MCQs Current Affairs - November Monthly
MCQs Current Affairs - November Monthly
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MONTHLY
CURRENT
AFFAIRS QUIZ
(NOVEMBER, 2024)
1. What is the primary objective of the Rajya Vishisht Yojana launched by the Haryana Government?
A. Increase agricultural production
B. Reduce stubble burning incidents
C. Promote organic farming
D. Improve irrigation facilities
Answer: B) Reduce stubble burning incidents
4. What does the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) aim to achieve?
A. Promote nuclear energy
B. Ban all nuclear explosions worldwide
C. Facilitate nuclear weapons development
D. Monitor space activities
Answer: B) Ban all nuclear explosions worldwide
7. What is the primary purpose of the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application?
A. To facilitate online shopping
B. To register births and deaths across India
C. To track government spending
D. To provide health services
Answer: B) To register births and deaths across India
10. Which of the following locations is NOT a site for Kumbh Mela?
A. Haridwar
B. Ujjain
C. Rishikesh
D. Prayagraj
Answer: C) Rishikesh
1. What is the name of the newly discovered triple black hole system?
A. V404 Cygni
B. Cygnus X-1
C. Sagittarius A*
D. Vela Pulsar
Answer: A) V404 Cygni
2. Who has been appointed as the National Ambassador for Cyber Safety in India?
A. Deepika Padukone
B. Rashmika Mandanna
C. Priyanka Chopra
D. Alia Bhatt
Answer: B) Rashmika Mandanna
3. What is the tagline unveiled for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup?
A. #KhoKhoForever
B. #TheWorldGoesKho
C. #KhoKhoChampions
D. #PlayKhoKho
Answer: B) #TheWorldGoesKho
5. Which organization unveiled the logo and tagline for the Kho Kho World Cup?
A. Indian Sports Authority
B. Kho Kho Federation of India
C. International Kho Kho Federation
D. Ministry of Sports
Answer: B) Kho Kho Federation of India
1. Which country recently declared the successful test-fire of the Hwasong-19 ICBM?
A. South Korea
B. United States
C. North Korea
D. China
Answer: C) North Korea
3. What was Laika, the first living creature to orbit Earth, known as?
A. Soviet Space Monkey
B. Soviet Space Dog
C. Soviet Space Cat
D. Soviet Space Bird
Answer: B) Soviet Space Dog
5. When did Laika orbit the Earth, making history as the first living creature in space?
A. November 3, 1967
B. November 3, 1957
C. October 4, 1957
D. December 12, 1961
Answer: B) November 3, 1957
6. What is the primary aim of the "First in the World Challenge" initiative?
A. To promote agricultural innovations
B. To encourage Indian scientists to develop groundbreaking health technologies
C. To improve space technology
D. To promote environmental conservation
Answer: B) To encourage Indian scientists to develop groundbreaking health technologies
8. Who was the Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) until his
recent passing?
A. Raghuram Rajan
B. Arvind Subramanian
C. Bibek Debroy
D. Shankar Acharya
Answer: C) Bibek Debroy
7. Vigilance Awareness Week is observed to mark the birth anniversary of which leader?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
9. Where was the 2024 Hyundai Archery World Cup Final held?
A. New York, USA
B. Tlaxcala, Mexico
C. Tokyo, Japan
D. Paris, France
Answer: B) Tlaxcala, Mexico
10. Who won the Gold Medal in the Women’s Recurve Event at the 2024 Archery World Cup Final?
A. Dola Banerjee
B. Li Jiaman
C. Deepika Kumari
D. Yang Xiaolei
Answer: B) Li Jiaman
1. India and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture company for the
production of what?
A. Coal
B. Gold
C. Titanium Slag
D. Lithium
Answer: C) Titanium Slag
6. What is the main objective of the Chalo India campaign launched by the Ministry of Tourism?
A. To promote Indian cuisine abroad
B. To encourage more foreign tourists to visit India
C. To reduce air pollution in India
D. To increase domestic tourism within India
Answer: B) To encourage more foreign tourists to visit India
4. When is the United Nations' World Tsunami Awareness Day observed each year?
A. 1st November
B. 5th November
C. 12th November
D. 8th December
Answer: B) 5th November
7. If India wins the bid to host the 2036 Olympics, it will become the _____ Asian country to host the
event.
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
Answer: D) 4th
8. Which of the following countries have already hosted the Olympic Games before India in Asia?
A. China, South Korea, Japan
B. Thailand, India, China
C. South Korea, Indonesia, Japan
D. China, Malaysia, South Korea
Answer: A) China, South Korea, Japan
9. Which cities will host the upcoming Olympic Games in 2024, 2028, and 2032?
A. London, Los Angeles, Paris
B. Paris, Los Angeles, Brisbane
C. Los Angeles, Brisbane, Tokyo
D. Brisbane, Paris, Tokyo
Answer: B) Paris, Los Angeles, Brisbane
10. Which three countries emerged as the top customers for India's defense exports in 2023-24 (FY24)?
A. United Kingdom, Japan, Germany
B. United States of America, France, Armenia
C. China, Russia, Saudi Arabia
D. Japan, Israel, South Korea
Answer: B) United States of America, France, Armenia
1. What was the historical significance of the weather event in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia?
A. It was the first time the region experienced a tornado.
B. It was the first time in recorded history the region saw snowfall and rainfall.
C. It was the first time Al-Jawf region experienced a sandstorm.
D. It was the first time the region recorded temperatures below freezing.
Answer: B) It was the first time in recorded history the region saw snowfall and rainfall.
2. Which state approved the increase in Women's Reservation from 33% to 35% in government
services?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
6. When was the One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme approved?
A. 2010
B. 2013
C. 2015
D. 2020
Answer: C) 2015
8. Global Education Monitoring Report 2024 was released at the Global Education Meeting hosted in
which country?
A. United States
B. Brazil
C. India
D. South Africa
Answer: B) Brazil
9. Which countries have the largest out-of-school populations, according to the report?
A. United States, Canada, Mexico
B. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan
C. Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay
D. Russia, China, Japan, and South Korea
Answer: B) Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan
2. What is the name of the rover sent to Mars by China as part of the Tianwen-1 mission?
A. Curiosity
B. Perseverance
C. Zhurong
D. Spirit
Correct Answer: C) Zhurong
3. What is the name of the Chinese mission that sent the Zhurong rover to Mars?
A. Chang'e
B. Tianwen-1
C. Tianwen-2
D. Haixun
Correct Answer: B) Tianwen-1
5. Which biotechnology company became the first to treat a genetic condition by editing RNA at the
clinical level?
A. CRISPR Therapeutics
B. Wave Life Sciences
C. Genentech
D. Moderna
Correct Answer: B) Wave Life Sciences
3. Over the next 2 years, how many electric cars does the 'EV-as-a-Service' programme aim to deploy in
government departments?
A. 500
B. 5000
C. 50,000
D. 100,000
Correct Answer: B) 5000
5. Which country became the first export customer for the indigenously developed Pinaka rocket
system?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Bangladesh
C. Armenia
D. Nepal
Correct Answer: C) Armenia
6. Which countries are involved in the joint preparations for the deployment of the Arrow-3 Missile
Defence System in Germany?
A. Israel and the United States
B. Israel and Germany
C. Israel and France
D. Germany and the United States
Correct Answer: B) Israel and Germany
8. When did the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) complete one year of its
formation?
A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 2023
D. 2024
Correct Answer: C) 2023
9. Where is the headquarters of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) located?
A. Bengaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Faridabad
D. Hyderabad
Correct Answer: C) Faridabad
1. Where is the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) being held?
A. Paris, France
B. New York, USA
C. Baku, Azerbaijan
D. Tokyo, Japan
Correct Answer: C) Baku, Azerbaijan
5. What is the primary purpose of the Pantsir Air Defense System (PADS)?
A. To provide long-range missile defense
B. To offer mobile, short-range air defense
C. To monitor enemy air traffic
D. To enhance naval defense capabilities
Correct Answer: B) To offer mobile, short-range air defense
10. Which organization released the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 report?
A. World Bank
B. United Nations
C. World Intellectual Property Organization
D. International Monetary Fund
Correct Answer: C) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
1. What was the retail inflation rate in India in October, according to the National Statistical Office?
A. 5.21%
B. 6.21%
C. 4.21%
D. 7.21%
Answer: B) 6.21%
2. What rank does India hold in the 2024 Global Nature Conservation Index?
A. 180th
B. 176th
C. 179th
D. 175th
Answer: B) 176th
3. India ranks as the ______ largest illegal wildlife trading nation globally in 2024.
A. 3rd
B. 4th
C. 5th
D. 2nd
Answer: B) 4th
4. How many nations are considered in the 2024 Global Nature Conservation Index?
A. 150
B. 175
C. 180
D. 190
Answer: C) 180
5. What was the global growth percentage in patent applications in 2023 compared to 2022?
A. 1.5%
B. 3.5%
C. 2.7%
D. 5.2%
Answer: C) 2.7%
6. In 2023, India recorded the fastest growth in patent applications among the top 20 global IP
economies. What was the growth percentage?
A. 10.5%
B. 12.3%
C. 15.7%
D. 18.4%
Answer: C) 15.7%
7. According to the Global Carbon Project's latest report, what is the projected increase in global CO2
emissions from fossil fuel use in 2024?
A. 0.5%
B. 0.8%
C. 1.2%
D. 1.5%
Answer: B) 0.8%
8. Which organization released the report projecting a rise in global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in
2024?
A. International Energy Agency (IEA)
B. Global Carbon Project
C. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D. World Bank
Answer: B) Global Carbon Project
9. Which article of the Paris Agreement is associated with the new operational standards for global
carbon markets?
A. Article 4
B. Article 6.4
C. Article 7
D. Article 12
Answer: B) Article 6.4
10. Where were the new operational standards for the global carbon market officially adopted?
A. COP28
B. COP29
C. COP30
D. COP27
Answer: B) COP29
1. Which initiative was highlighted during the International Conference on Communication and
Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge?
A. VIGYAN initiative
B. SVASTIK initiative
C. YOGA initiative
D. ANVESH initiative
Answer: B) SVASTIK initiative
4. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. MS Dhoni
D. Rohit Sharma
Answer: C) MS Dhoni
5. Which program will MS Dhoni support to raise awareness about voting in the Jharkhand Assembly
elections?
A. Election Awareness Campaign
B. SWEEP (Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation)
C. Voter Engagement Initiative
D. Election Literacy Program
Answer: B) SWEEP (Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation)
6. Which Indian city became the first to win the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities?
A. Bengaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Thiruvananthapuram
D. Kochi
Answer: C) Thiruvananthapuram
7. What is the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities also known as?
A. Sustainable Cities Award
B. Shanghai Award
C. Global Urban Development Award
D. Green Cities Award
Answer: B) Shanghai Award
8. Which organization launched the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities?
A. World Bank
B. United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat)
C. International Energy Agency
D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Answer: B) United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat)
9. Which of the following cities was NOT selected for the Global Award for Sustainable Development in
Cities?
A. Agadir (Morocco)
B. Melbourne (Australia)
C. Doha (Qatar)
D. Tokyo (Japan)
Answer: D) Tokyo (Japan)
10. Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities focuses on which Sustainable Development Goal
(SDG)?
A. SDG 4: Quality Education
B. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
C. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
D. SDG 14: Life Below Water
Answer: C) SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
1. Which country will honor the Prime Minister of India with the 'Dominica Award of Honour'?
A. Saint Lucia
B. Dominica
C. Barbados
D. Grenada
Answer: B) Dominica
2. What is the name of the app launched by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India to help
athletes?
A. Anti-Doping Tracker
B. Know Your Medicine
C. Sports Medicine Advisor
D. Doping Awareness App
Answer: B) Know Your Medicine
3. Which Canadian visa program has been discontinued, significantly affecting Indian students?
A. Express Entry Program
B. Study Direct Stream Visa Program
C. Work Permit Visa Program
D. Visitor Visa Program
Answer: B) Study Direct Stream Visa Program
7. MATES scheme allows Indian graduates and early-career professionals to work in which country?
A. Canada
B. United Kingdom
C. Australia
D. United States
Answer: C) Australia
1. On which date is the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of
Transnational Organized Crime observed?
A. November 10
B. November 12
C. November 14
D. November 15
Answer: D) November 15
3. How many energy jobs were accounted for by India in 2023 according to the World Energy
Employment Report 2024?
A. Over 6.5 million
B. Over 8.5 million
C. Over 10 million
D. Over 12 million
Answer: B) Over 8.5 million
4. What operation was launched by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to combat drug trafficking?
A. Operation White Sea
B. Operation Sagar Manthan
C. Operation Coastal Shield
D. Operation Ocean Watch
Answer: B) Operation Sagar Manthan
5. Which Indian telecom company launched the country’s first Direct-to-Device (D2D) Satellite
Connectivity?
A. Airtel
B. Reliance Jio
C. BSNL
D. Vodafone Idea
Answer: C) BSNL
7. Which institute collaborated with the Ministry of Defence to develop the AI-enabled e-Tarang
System?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N)
C. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
D. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Answer: B) Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-
N)
2. Long-range hypersonic missile tested by DRDO was developed by which missile complex?
A. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
B. DRDO Bhawan
C. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex
D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Answer: C) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex
7. Which state became the first in India to implement a dedicated Semiconductor Policy?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B) Gujarat
8. Which country conferred the Grand Commander of Order of Niger (GCON) on Indian Prime Minister
Narendra Modi?
A. South Africa
B. Nigeria
C. Kenya
D. Niger
Answer: B) Nigeria
9. Who was the only foreign dignitary to have been awarded the Grand Commander of Order of Niger
(GCON)?
A. Barack Obama
B. Queen Elizabeth II
C. Angela Merkel
D. Vladimir Putin
Answer: B) Queen Elizabeth II
10. What is the primary objective of the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana?
A. Providing free healthcare to all citizens
B. Providing free healthcare to senior citizens aged 70 and above
C. Offering financial assistance to senior citizens
D. Offering pension schemes for senior citizens
Answer: B) Providing free healthcare to senior citizens aged 70 and above
2. How many tiger reserves are there in India after the notification of Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger
Reserve?
A. 52
B. 56
C. 60
D. 65
Answer: B) 56
7. Which of the following are the key pillars evaluated in the Sustainable Trade Index?
A. Economic, Technological, and Cultural
B. Economic, Environmental, and Societal
C. Technological, Political, and Economic
D. Environmental, Social, and Political
Answer: B) Economic, Environmental, and Societal
10. Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) aligns with World Toilet Day?
A. SDG 1: No Poverty
B. SDG 6: Water and Sanitation for All by 2030
C. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
D. SDG 13: Climate Action
Answer: B) SDG 6: Water and Sanitation for All by 2030
1. Which university was responsible for the Binar Space Program's satellites?
A. University of Sydney
B. Curtin University
C. University of Melbourne
D. Australian National University
Answer: B) Curtin University
2. Which penguin species was the first to be listed as critically endangered by the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?
A. Emperor Penguin
B. African Penguin
C. Galápagos Penguin
D. King Penguin
Answer: B) African Penguin
10. Who were the recipients of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in
2023?
A. Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg
B. Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad
C. Kailash Satyarthi and Shashi Tharoor
D. Aung San Suu Kyi and Nelson Mandela
Answer: B) Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad
2. Who secured the 4th position in the Climate Change Performance Index 2025?
A. Sweden
B. United States
C. Denmark
D. Germany
Answer: C) Denmark
3. What was India's rank in the Climate Change Performance Index 2025?
A. 5th
B. 8th
C. 10th
D. 12th
Answer: C) 10th
4. What is the name of India's first indigenous antibiotic launched for resistant infections?
A. Amoxicillin
B. Nafithromycin
C. Penicillin
D. Ciprofloxacin
Answer: B) Nafithromycin
5. Which company brought Nafithromycin to the market under the brand name Miqnaf?
A. Cipla
B. Wockhardt
C. Ranbaxy
D. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Answer: B) Wockhardt
6. What is the theme for the World AMR Awareness Week (18-24 Nov) 2024?
A. "Combatting Resistance with Innovation"
B. "Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Health Crisis"
C. "Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together"
D. "Stronger Together: Fighting AMR"
Answer: C) "Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together"
7. Who launched the "Bhu-Neer" portal during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024?
A. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B. Minister of Jal Shakti
C. President of India
D. Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer: B) Minister of Jal Shakti
8. Which organization developed the Bhu-Neer portal?
A. National Water Development Agency
B. Central Ground Water Authority
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D. Ministry of Water Resources
Answer: B) Central Ground Water Authority
10. Where did the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) take place?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Panaji
D. Bengaluru
Answer: C) Panaji, Goa
1. Which of the following countries is the 104th member of the International Solar Alliance?
A. Armenia
B. India
C. Canada
D. Japan
Answer: A) Armenia
2. Which two organizations signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) to enhance space collaboration?
A. NASA and ISRO
B. ISRO and Australian Space Agency
C. ESA and ISRO
D. NASA and Australian Space Agency
Answer: B) ISRO and Australian Space Agency
3. Which two organizations signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Green
Hydrogen initiatives?
A. SECI and H2Global Stiftung
B. ISRO and H2Global Stiftung
C. SECI and NASA
D. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and H2Global Stiftung
Answer: A) SECI and H2Global Stiftung
7. Which organization is taking the initiative to host the ICA General Assembly and Global Cooperative
Conference in India?
A. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)
B. National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI)
C. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
D. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
Answer: A) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)
10. What is the primary goal of the IMO-FAO GloLitter Partnership Project?
A. To promote sustainable fishing practices
B. To combat marine plastic litter
C. To regulate maritime shipping routes
D. To protect endangered marine species
Answer: B) To combat marine plastic litter
1. Where was the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) held?
A. Hanoi, Vietnam
B. Vientiane, Laos
C. Jakarta, Indonesia
D. Manila, Philippines
Answer: B) Vientiane, Laos
2. How many Dialogue Partners does ASEAN have in the ADMM-Plus framework?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 10
Answer: C) 8
4. Which of the following countries is NOT a Dialogue Partner of ASEAN in the ADMM-Plus framework?
A. India
B. United States
C. Brazil
D. China
Answer: C) Brazil
9. What was the reason for the $25.4 million fine imposed on WhatsApp by the Competition
Commission of India (CCI)?
A. Data theft
B. Violation of intellectual property rights
C. Anti-competitive practices related to its 2021 privacy policy
D. Non-compliance with tax regulations
Answer: C) Anti-competitive practices related to its 2021 privacy policy
10. Which two countries led the resolution for the landmark treaty on crimes against humanity?
A. United States and United Kingdom
B. Mexico and Gambia
C. France and Germany
D. India and Brazil
Answer: B) Mexico and Gambia
1. Which act governs the registration and protection of Geographical Indications (GIs) in India?
A. Geographical Indications Act of 2000
B. Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
C. Intellectual Property Rights Act, 1998
D. Crafts Protection Act of 1997
Answer: B) Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
2. What is the main objective of India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in the Proba-3 mission?
A. To launch a satellite for studying the Earth's atmosphere
B. To launch the world’s first parallel satellites for studying the solar corona
C. To launch a mission to study the Moon's surface
D. To study the solar wind through a single satellite
Answer: B) To launch the world’s first parallel satellites for studying the solar corona
5. Kurram District in Pakistan is adjacent to which geographical feature that impacts its strategic
importance?
A. Arabian Sea
B. Durand Line
C. Himalayas
D. Thar Desert
Answer: B) The Durand Line
6. Which organizations launched the 'Global Matchmaking Platform' (GMP) for Industrial
Decarbonization?
A. United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the World Bank
B. United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Climate Club
C. World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA)
D. Climate Action Network (CAN) and Greenpeace
Answer: B) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Climate Club
8. How much funding has the UNHCR appealed for in its Global Appeal 2025?
A. $5 billion
B. $10 billion
C. $20 billion
D. $50 billion
Answer: B) $10 billion
9. Who launched the Global Appeal 2025 to address the global refugee crisis?
A. United Nations Secretary-General
B. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
C. World Food Programme (WFP)
D. International Red Cross
Answer: B) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
10. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) located?
A. New York, USA
B. Geneva, Switzerland
C. Paris, France
D. Vienna, Austria
Answer: B) Geneva, Switzerland
1. When will the National Gopal Ratna Awards for the year 2024 be given?
a) 15th August 2024
b) 26th November 2024
c) 1st January 2024
d) 14th November 2024
Answer: b) 26th November 2024
2. Which three UNESCO World Heritage Sites are mentioned in the petition related to Lebanon?
a) Baalbek, Sidon, and Tripoli
b) Baalbek, Tyre, and Anjar
c) Beirut, Tyre, and Baalbek
d) Anjar, Beirut, and Byblos
Answer: b) Baalbek, Tyre, and Anjar
3. What international law does the petition emphasize to protect cultural heritage during armed
conflicts?
a) Geneva Conventions
b) 1972 UNESCO Convention
c) 1954 Hague Convention
d) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Answer: c) The 1954 Hague Convention
4. What is the main purpose of the 1954 Hague Convention in relation to cultural heritage?
a) To promote tourism for UNESCO sites
b) To safeguard cultural heritage during armed conflicts
c) To establish new cultural heritage sites
d) To regulate the trade of cultural artifacts
Answer: b) To safeguard cultural heritage during armed conflicts
5. What is the primary objective of the "One Nation One Subscription" (ONOS) Scheme?
a) To reduce the cost of academic journal subscriptions for universities
b) To consolidate subscriptions to academic journals and research publications under a centralized
system
c) To provide free access to all journals for students
d) To encourage private publishers to reduce prices for academic content
Answer: b) To consolidate subscriptions to academic journals and research publications under a
centralized system
6. What is the total amount allocated by the Central Government for the ONOS Scheme?
a) ₹5,000 Crore
b) ₹6,000 Crore
c) ₹7,500 Crore
d) ₹10,000 Crore
Answer: b) ₹6,000 Crore
7. Over what period will the ₹6,000 Crore be allocated for the ONOS Scheme?
a) 2023 to 2025
b) 2024 to 2026
c) 2025 to 2027
d) 2026 to 2028
Answer: c) 2025 to 2027
8. Which agency is responsible for implementing the "One Nation One Subscription" (ONOS) Scheme?
a) Ministry of Education
b) Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
c) Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET)
d) University Grants Commission (UGC)
Answer: c) Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET)
10. What is one of the key objectives of the Green Digital Action (GDA)?
a) To promote digital entertainment and social media usage
b) To unite the global digital community in developing practical solutions for climate action
c) To limit internet usage to reduce carbon emissions
d) To increase reliance on traditional energy sources for digital infrastructure
Answer: b) To unite the global digital community in developing practical solutions for climate
action
2. When was the National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) web portal launched?
A. 15th August 2018
B. 26th November 2019
C. 1st January 2020
D. 10th October 2021
Answer: B) 26th November 2019
3. What is the primary aim of the 'Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlaav Ki' campaign?
A. To promote gender equality in education
B. To raise awareness and promote action against gender-based violence
C. To improve rural infrastructure
D. To provide financial aid to farmers
Answer: B) To raise awareness and promote action against gender-based violence
4. Which government ministry is responsible for organizing the 'Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlaav Ki'
campaign?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Ministry of Rural Development
D. Ministry of Education
Answer: C) Ministry of Rural Development
5. What is the slogan of the 'Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlaav Ki' campaign?
A. Hinsa Ko Nahi, Insaaniyat Ko Haq
B. Ek Saath, Ek Awaaz, Hinsa Ke Khilaaf
C. Rethink Violence, Embrace Peace
D. Stop Violence, Save Women
Answer: B) Ek Saath, Ek Awaaz, Hinsa Ke Khilaaf
6. Which initiative is responsible for organizing the 'Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlaav Ki' campaign?
A. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
B. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission
C. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
D. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Answer: B) Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission
7. What is the theme of the 'Nayi Chetna - Pahal Badlaav Ki' campaign?
A. Empowerment of Women through Education
B. Rural Development and Economic Prosperity
C. Awareness and action against gender-based violence
D. Financial Inclusion for Rural Communities
Answer: C) Awareness and action against gender-based violence
8. What was the total milk production in India for the year 2023-24?
A. 239.30 Million Tonnes
B. 242.15 Million Tonnes
C. 230.50 Million Tonnes
D. 250.00 Million Tonnes
Answer: A) 239.30 Million Tonnes
9. Which state is the largest producer of milk in India as per the 'Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics
2024'?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
10. Which state is the largest producer of wool in India according to the 'Basic Animal Husbandry
Statistics 2024'?
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Punjab
Answer: B) Rajasthan
4. Which missile was successfully tested by India from the INS Arighaat?
A. K-15 Nuclear-capable Missile
B. K-4 Nuclear-capable Missile
C. Agni-V Missile
D. Prithvi-II Missile
Answer: B) K-4 Nuclear-capable Missile
8. Which body of water is referred to as the world's largest brackish inland water body?
A. Caspian Sea
B. Black Sea
C. Baltic Sea
D. Adriatic Sea
Answer: C) Baltic Sea
9. Which of the following is NOT one of the major gulfs of the Baltic Sea?
A. Gulf of Bothnia
B. Gulf of Finland
C. Gulf of Riga
D. Gulf of Mexico
Answer: D) Gulf of Mexico
10. Who was conferred the 2024 OPCW The Hague Award?
A. Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
B. Indian Chemical Council
C. Indian Government
D. United Nations
Answer: B) Indian Chemical Council
1. What is the title of the UNAIDS World AIDS Day Report 2024?
A. End HIV Now
B. The Path to Cure AIDS
C. Take the Right Path to End AIDS
D. AIDS: A Global Challenge
Answer: C) “Take the Right Path to End AIDS”
2. How many people are living with HIV worldwide according to the UNAIDS World AIDS Day Report
2024?
A. 39.9 million
B. 50 million
C. 25 million
D. 45 million
Answer: A) 39.9 million
6. What is the current Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit allowed in the Indian insurance sector?
A. 50%
B. 100%
C. 74%
D. 60%
Answer: C) 74%
7. Which organization remains the sole public sector life insurer in India?
A. SBI Life Insurance
B. HDFC Life Insurance
C. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
D. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Answer: C) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)