1. Which organization has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 system?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B. Export Promotion Council (EPC)
C. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
D. Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)
ANSWER: C.Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
SOLUTION :
The Indian government has set an ambitious target of achieving 10,000 GI tags by 2030, aiming to protect the unique identity of regional products.
2. Nagoba Jatara Festival is recently celebrated in which state?
A. Odisha
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Telangana
ANSWER: B.Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas
SOLUTION:
Nagoba Jatara is an eight-day tribal festival of the Mesram clan of Gond tribes, celebrated in Keslapur village, Adilabad district, Telangana. It is the second-largest tribal festival in India, after the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara.
3. Namdapha Tiger Reserve is located in which state?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Sikkim
D. Jammu and Kashmir
ANSWER : D.Arunachal Pradesh
SOLUTION:
The correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh. The Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve is located in Changlang District, in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, close to the international boundary between India and Myanmar (Burma).
4. Who among the following has been awarded the ECI Media Award?
A. Doordarshan
B. Sudarshan Channel TV
C. Sansad TV
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A.Doordarshan
SOLUTION:
Doordarshan has been awarded the ECI Media Award for its exceptional coverage and dissemination of election-related information.
5. Recently, which temple has received an FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) license?
A. Banke Bihari Temple
B. Ram Mandir
C. ISKCON Temple
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A.Banke Bihari Temple
SOLUTION:
The Banke Bihari Temple has recently received the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) license, enabling it to receive foreign contributions legally.
6. Recently, in which state of North-East India, ‘Chief Minister Mobile Operation Theatre’ has been launched?
A. Nagaland
B. Manipur
C. Assam
D. Mizoram
ANSWER: A.Nagaland
SOLUTION:
Manoj Sinha inaugurated the BRICS Youth Counseling Entrepreneurship Runup program at IIM Jammu, fostering entrepreneurship among the youth.
7. Who among the following has been selected as ICC Women’s T20I ‘Cricketer of the Year’ for 2024?
A. Annabel Sutherland
B. Smriti Mandhana
C. Laura Wolvaardt
D. None of the above
ANSWER: B.Smriti Mandhana
SOLUTION :
Smriti Mandhana has been selected as the ICC Women’s T20I ‘Cricketer of the Year’ for 2024, recognizing her outstanding performance in cricket.
8. In which of the following cities “Sambar Festival” has been celebrated?
A. New Delhi
B. Jaipur
C. Mumbai
D. Surat
ANSWER: B.Jaipur
SOLUTION:
The “Sambar Festival” was recently celebrated in Jaipur, showcasing the culinary heritage and cultural significance of the dish.
9. Recently UNESCO has recognized Indore and which of the following cities as Wetland City?
A. Bhopal
B. Chennai
C. Udaipur
D. Gorakhpur
ANSWER: C.Udaipur
SOLUTION:
UNESCO has recently recognized Indore and Udaipur as Wetland Cities, highlighting their efforts in preserving wetland ecosystems and promoting biodiversity.
10. On which day ‘International Holocaust Remembrance Day’ was celebrated recently?
A. 27 January
B. 26 January
C. 25 January
D. 24 January
ANSWER: A.27 January
SOLUTION:
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed on 27 January, the day serves as a solemn reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust and the importance of remembering and educating future generations.