CURRENT AFFAIRS: JAN 2024
Q.1 Where is India’s first all-girls Sainik School inaugurated in January 2024?
a) Lucknow, UP
b) Siliguri, West Bengal
c) Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
d) Jaipur, Rajasthan
Correct Answer: C
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School at Vrindavan in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh on January 01, 2024. The first all-girls Sainik School, with a strength of approx. 870 students, has been inaugurated under the initiative of establishing 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode with NGOs/Private/State Government Schools in all State/Union Territories, of which 42 have been set up. These are in addition to the existing 33 Sainik Schools already functioning under the erstwhile pattern.
Q. 2 Which Smart city in India is developing green corridor system for timely organ donation and transplantation?
a) Surat, Gujarat
b) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
c) Raipur, Chhattisgarh
d) Panipat, Haryana
Correct answer: C
Raipur Smart City in Chhattisgarh is charting new territory with plans to establish a dedicated green corridor aimed at optimising organ donation and transplantation processes. This visionary project seeks to streamline organ transportation, ensuring swift and efficient access for crucial transplant procedures.
Q. 3 The Guinness World Record of mass Surya Namaskar was set at _______.
a) Rukmini Devi Temple, Dwarka
b) Somnath Temple, Saurashtra
c) Modhera Sun Temple, Mahesana
d) Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
Correct answer: C Modhera Surya Mandir establishes a world record for a synchronized Surya Namaskar session, illuminated by the first sunrise of 2024
Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and Minister of State for Sports Shri Harsh Sanghavi joined the state-level Surya Namaskar competition.
Q.4 _________ is a digitation initiative launched in Kerala to provide government services on a mobile platform.
a) K- Services
b) K-Digital
c) K-Smart
d) Kerala-eGov
Correct answer: C
The Kerala Government on Monday launched K-SMART (Kerala Solutions for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation), which will bring all services of the three-tier local self-government institutions on a unified digital platform.
Q.5 Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission in January 2024?
a) Rajiv Kumar
b) Arun Patel
c) Amitabh Kant
d) Dr Arvind Panagariya
Correct answer: D
The Government of India, with the approval of the President of India, has constituted the Sixteenth Finance Commission, in pursuance to Article 280(1) of the Constitution.
Dr Arvind Panagariya, former Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog, and Professor, Columbia University will be the Chairman. Members of the Sixteenth Finance Commission would be notified separately. Shri Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey has been appointed as Secretary to the Commission.
Q. 6 A joint military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ between India and UAE will be held in ________.
a) Abu Dhabi
b) Rajasthan
c) Sahara Desert
d) Gujarat
Correct answer: B
The UAE Land Forces contingent comprising 45 personnel arrived in India to participate in the 1st edition of the India - UAE Joint Military Exercise ‘ Desert Cyclone ’. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted in Mahajan, Rajasthan from 2nd to 15th January 2024
Q. 7 Which community in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh has been granted ST (Scheduled Tribe) status?
a) Jaunsar Bawar
b) Hattee
c) Kolis
d) Dongri
Correct answer: B
The state government has finally issued notification to give Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Hattee community of Trans-Giri area of Sirmaur district.
Q. 8 Who was honoured with the M.S. Swaminathan Award for contribution in Agronomy?
a) Chaudhary Charan Singh
b) Prof B R Kamboj
c) Smriti Irani
d) Bhupendra Singh Hooda
Correct answer: B
Prof. B.R. Kamboj, Vice Chancellor of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, has been awarded the M.S. Swaminathan Award for his work as a scientist and extension specialist in agronomy.
Q. 9 Who has been nominated as the chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services by the National Legal Services Authority?
a) Justice Amitav Ghosh
b) Justice B.R. Gavai
c) Justice Hima Kohli
d) Justice M Katju
Correct answer: B
Justice B.R. Gavai has been nominated the new Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). He replaces Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the top court’s senior-most judge after the Chief Justice of India.
Q. 10 Which Indian company produced ISCC-Plus certified chemically recycled polymers for the first time?
a) Adani Group
b) Jio Chemicals
c) Aarti Drugs
d) Reliance Industries Limited
Correct answer: D
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has become the first Indian company to utilize chemical recycling to produce International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC)-Plus certified polymers named CircuRepol for PP and CircuRelene for PE.
The chemical recycling process transforms various plastic waste types into pyrolysis oil, which is then utilized for high-quality circular polymer production using continuous catalytic pyrolysis technology instead of the traditional thermal route.
Q. 11 Which state government has recently commissioned the Rahat Vani Centre to serve as the early warning centre for disasters?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Sikkim
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Correct answer: A
The RVC’s function would be to prepare and predict warnings, timely delivery of relief so that compensation to employees could be streamlined.
The RVC will be Setup at Lalbagh area in Lucknow, with a team of six personnel.
It will coordinate with India Meteorological Department (IMD), Lucknow; Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune; ISRO's National remote sensing applications; Indian Institute of Information Technology, Lucknow; National Disaster
Q. 12. What is the theme of the Startup Expo in Kathua?
a) Emerging Startup Trends in North India
b) Startup and their importance
c) Self Dependency
d) Vasudev Kutumbhkumb
Correct answer: A
Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated a Mega StartUp Expo under the theme “Emerging StartUp Trends in North India” tomorrow at Kathua, the border town sharing its boundaries with Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, in the august presence of Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space and Vice President CSIR.
Q. 13 What is the full form of SMART program launched by CCRAS and NCISM?
a) Simple method for Ayurveda Referral and Training
b) Scope for Medical and Research Training
c) Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals
d) Strategic Management for Ayurvedic Research and Training
Correct answer: C
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) along with National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has launched 'SMART 2.0' (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals) program to promote robust clinical studies in priority areas of Ayurveda with Ayurveda academic institutions/hospitals across the country through mutual collaboration.
Q. 14 __________, a space-tech startup has announced the successful space qualification of its P-30 satellite platform.
a) Pixel Labs
b) Space X
c) Skyroot Aerospace
d) Dhruva Space
Correct answer: D
Hyderabad-based space tech startup Dhruva Space has declared space-qualification of its P-30 satellite platform successful. The platform was launched as part of the 'Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Payloads - Technology Demonstrator' (LEAP-TD) mission onboard the Indian Space Research Organisation's (Isro) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C58) POEM-3 mission on January 1 from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota.
Q. 15 What is the insurance cover under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme?
a) 10 Lakh
b) 6 Lakh
c) 3 Lakh
d) 5 Lakh
Correct answer: D
Ayushman Bharat Yojana is the world’s largest health insurance scheme that provides a health insurance cover of Rs 5 lacs to each Indian family who is eligible. The scheme caters to nearly 50 crore beneficiaries and provides them access to tertiary and secondary care hospitalization, which is 40% of the Indian poor and vulnerable families
Q. 16 What is the theme of the World Braille Day 2024?
a) “Empowering through Inclusion and Diversity”
b) “Access to Information for Everyone”
c) “Inclusive growth for All”
d) “Creating a World Accessible to All”
Correct answer: A
The theme for World Braille Day 2024, “Empowering Through Inclusion and Diversity,” underscores the commitment to creating a world where individuals with visual impairments are not only recognized but fully included in all aspects of society. It emphasizes the transformative power of embracing diversity within the visually impaired community and advocates for an inclusive environment that enables everyone, regardless of their abilities, to thrive and contribute meaningfully.
Q. 17. Which two organization will establish the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru?
a) Aarti Drugs and Thermo Fisher Scientific
b) Thermo Fisher Scientific and Cente for cellular and Molecular Platforms
c) IISc Bengaluru and IIT Bombay
d) Biocon and Reliance Chemicals ltd
Correct answer: B
The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and Thermo Fisher Scientific, supplier of analytical instruments, life sciences solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical and biotechnology services, on Wednesday announced a partnership to establish a Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Q. 18 ISRO will launch India’s next generation heavy communication satellite, GSAT-20 using launch vehicle ___________.
a) New Space India Limited, Bahuballi
b) Space X, Falcon-9
c) Skyrocket India, Armour
d) Arianespace, Ariane-6
Correct answer: B
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its GSAT-20 heavy communications satellite using SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket, marking a historic move. This marks the first time the Indian space agency will be using the Falcon-9 heavy-lift launcher that may take off from Florida on a mission specifically for India.
Q. 19. Who authored the book “Ram Mandir Rashtra Mandir Ek Sajhi Virast”?
a) Arif Mohammad Khan
b) Narendra Damodar Modi
c) Parveen Togadia
d) Govind Giri Maharaj
Correct answer: A
“Ram Mandir, Rashtra Mandir – Ek Saajhi Virasat: Kuchh Ansuni Baten”, book Co-authored by Geeta Singh and Arif Khan Bharti, with a foreword by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat. The book release witnessed the presence of dignitaries, including Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, RSS National Executive Member Indresh Kumar, VHP National President Alok Kumar, and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra (Trust) Ayodhya Treasurer Govind Dev.
Q. 20 Who was the Chief Guest at the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit held in Gandhinagar from Jan 10 to 12 Jan 2024?
a) President Ramaphosa, Zimbabwe
b) President Joe Biden
c) Prime Minister Petr Fiala of Czech Republic
d) President Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE
Correct answer: C
Czech Republic's Prime Minister Petr Fiala was the chief guest at the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit which took place in Gandhinagar from January 10 to 12.
Q. 21. “Sriangam-The Resplendent Kingdom of Rangaraja” book was released by whom?
a) The Hindu Group of Publications
b) Times of India Group
c) Nitin Gadkari
d) Ravi Rajan Murthy
Correct answer: A
The Hindu Group of Publications has launched a coffee-table book, ‘Srirangam — The Resplendent Kingdom of Rangaraja.’ Marking the release, the iconic volume was placed in front of Namperumal, the Utsava deity of Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, on the auspicious day of Vaikunta Ekadasi.
Q. 22. Where was the All-India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector General of Police 2023 held?
a) Jaipur
b) Leh, Ladakh
c) Kolkata
d) Jaipur
Correct answer: D
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the All-India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police 2023 at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur on 6th-7th January, 2024.
The three days Conference, was held from January 5th to 7th, 2024, discussed a wide range of policing and internal security issues including Cyber Crime, Technology in Policing, Counter Terrorism challenges, Left Wing Extremism, Prison Reforms, among others.
Q. 23 A bullock Cart race was held on the 265th birth anniversary of ____________ in Tamil Nadu.
a) Dheeran Chinnamalai
b) Puli Thevar
c) Veerapandiya Kattabomman
d) VO Chidambaram Pillai
Correct answer: C The village of Vaippar near Vlathikulam in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district celebrated the 265th birth anniversary of Veerapandiya Kattabomman by organizing bullock cart races. Veerapandiya Kattabomman, also known as the Great warrior, bravely fought against the British regime in the 17th century AD. He was born in Panchalankurichi.
Q. 24 ________ is a photocatalyst developed by the IISER Bhopal that can break down chemical warfare agents like Mustard Gas.
a) UC -Au-POP
b) PU-OCA-u
c) UC-POP-Au
d) None of these
Correct answer: C
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) Researchers have developed an effective photocatalyst, a substance that absorbs a wide range of solar energy and light to quicken chemical processes in laboratories and industries.
This new, sustainable development contributes to harnessing a renewable energy source for detoxifying harmful substances such as chemical warfare agents. Chemical warfare agents include mustard gas simulants like ‘2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide’ (CEES) and nerve agents, which are highly poisonous chemicals that affect a person’s nervous system.
Q. 25 Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023 for the identification and nurturing of budding and young talent was won by __________.
a) Chaudhary Devi Lal university
b) IIT, Mumbai
c) Jain Deemed to be University, Bengaluru
d) Jadavpur university, Kolkata
Correct answer: C
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar ((RKPP) 2023. Odisha Mining Corporate Limited has been awarded in the category of Encouragement to Sports through Corporate Social Responsibility. Jain Deemed to be University, Bengaluru has been awarded for identifying and nurturing budding and young talent.
Q. 26 Which organisation has been awarded the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023 for Encouragement to sports through Corporate Social Responsibility?
a) Wipro
b) Tata Sons Pvt Ltd
c) NALCO
d) Odisha Mining Corporate Limited
Correct answer: D
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023. Odisha Mining Corporate Limited has been honored in the category of Promotion of Sports through Corporate Social Responsibility. Jain Deemed University, Bengaluru has been honored for identifying and nurturing emerging and young talent. President Draupadi Murmu will honor the winners at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Q. 27 __________________ is an experimental learning programme has been launched by the ministry of Education to develop the leadership qualities in students?
a) SANKRITI
b) e-LEARNING
c) QUALECT
d) PRERNA
Correct answer: D
The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India has launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning programme’, it aims to empower students with leadership qualities, as per the official announcement.
As per the officials, Prerana is driven with an aim to integrate principles of Indian education system and the philosophy of value-based education which is a cornerstone of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Q. 28 Where was the 16th edition of the India International Jewellery Trade Show(IIJS) 2024 being held?
a) Pragati Maidan, Delhi
b) Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
c) India Expo Centre & Mart , Greater Noida
d) Mahatma Gandhi Convention & Exhibition centre, Ahmedabad
Correct answer: B
The 16th edition of the India International Jewellery Trade Show features 1,500 exhibitors, 3,000 stalls, and covers a vast 1.25 lakh square meters of exhibition area. The exhibition is held at JIO World Convention Centre, BKC from January 4th to 7th and at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon from January 5th to 8th
Q.29 ___________, is an insurance scheme is being offered for free enrolment to overseas students from Andhra Pradesh?
a) Mukhya Mantri Sahayta Yojna
b) Jeevan Suraksha Scheme
c) Pravasandhra Bharosa Bima
d) Krishak Bandhu Yojna
Correct answer: C
the Andhra Pradesh government is now offering free enrollment in the Pravasandhra Bharosa Bima (PBB) insurance scheme to overseas students from the state until January 15, 2024.
Q. 30 Black Nunia Rice has recently received GI (Geographical Indication) tag, belong to which state?
a) Haryana
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) West Bengal
Correct answer: D
As a part of the National GI Drive Mission, West Bengal has acquired a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for some products which include Sundarban honey, Black Nunia rice from Jalpaiguri district and Tangail, Gorod and Kadiyal sarees.
Q. 31 Which state got first rank in recording the highest entry rate on the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) platform?
a) Kerala
b) Goa
c) Tripura
d) Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer: D
Uttar Pradesh has consistently ranked first for the third consecutive year in recording the highest entry rate on the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) platform, conceptualized by the Supreme Court's e-committee and implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) is an initiative of the e-Committee to enable seamless transfer of data and information among different pillars of the criminal justice system, like courts, police, jails and forensic science laboratories, from one platform.
Q. 32 With reference to National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission(NSCEM), consider the following statement:
1. It aims to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia by 2047.
2. Mission targets screening approximately 7.0 crore people under 40 years age in the next 3 years.
3. It is a chronic single-gene disorder.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 & 2 only
c) 1, 2& 3
d) None of the above
The National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Program, introduced in the Union Budget 2023, focuses on addressing the significant health challenges posed by sickle cell disease, particularly among tribal populations of the country. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic single gene disorder causing a debilitating systemic syndrome characterized by chronic anemia, acute painful episodes, organ infarction and chronic organ damage and by a significant reduction in life expectancy. Implemented in 17 high-focus states across the country, this program aims to improve the care and prospects of all sickle cell disease patients while reducing the prevalence of the disease. The 17 states are- Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Bihar, and Uttarakhand.
The program is executed in a mission mode as part of the National Health Mission (NHM), aims to eliminate sickle cell genetic transmission by the year 2047, showing a long-term commitment to eradicating the disease.
Over a period of three years, spanning from the fiscal year 2023-24 to 2025-26, the program targets screening approximately 7.0 crore people. This ambitious goal highlights the program's dedication to reaching a large portion of the population, promoting early diagnosis and intervention.
Q. 33 Which country has declared Snow Leopard as its national animal?
a) Kazakhstan
b) Turkmenistan
c) Kyrgyzstan
d) France
Kyrgyzstan, a country nestled in the heart of Central Asia, has officially declared the snow leopard as its national symbol, signifying a profound commitment to conservation and ecological balance. President Sadyr Zhaparov, through a signed decree, emphasized the snow leopard’s role not only as a symbol of natural wealth and cultural prosperity but also as a vital indicator of the stability and health of the mountain ecosystems that cover a substantial portion of the global territory.
Q. 34 Recently, ISRO has generated power using _________ and _______ in its orbital platform, PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM).
a) Oxygen and Hydrogen
b) Oxygen and Neon
c) Hydrogen and Sulphur
d) Chlorine and Oxygen
Correct answer: A
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre/ISRO conducted the triumphant test, assessing a 100 W class Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell based Power System (FCPS) within its orbital platform POEM3. This experimental system was launched aboard the PSLV-C58 on January 1.
"The objective of the experiment was to assess Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel cell operation in space and to collect data to facilitate the design of systems for future missions," stated ISRO in an official release.
In the POEM, an impressive 180 W of power was generated from Hydrogen and Oxygen gases stored in high-pressure vessels. ISRO highlighted that this trial yielded an abundance of valuable data on the performance of various static and dynamic systems constituting the power system, shedding light on the underlying physics at work.
Q. 35 Who has been named the Pubity Athlete for the year 2023?
a) Roger Federer
b) Lionel Messi
c) Virat Kohli
d) Mathew Wade
Correct answer: C
In an online poll hosted by Pubity Sports, the subsidiary channel of Pubity, 16 exceptional athletes from diverse sports, including luminaries such as Virat Kohli, Lionel Messi, Novak Djokovic, Pat Cummins, LeBron James, Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Max Verstappen, were pitted against each other in a knockout format for public voting. The competition culminated in a final voting between Virat Kohli and Lionel Messi.
Ultimately, the 35-year-old cricketer, Virat Kohli, emerged victorious by securing a resounding 78% of the votes, clinching the prestigious title of Pubity Athlete of the Year for 2023. This recognition underscores Kohli's popularity and the significant impact he has made in the world of sports.
Q. 36 ‘Gunotsav 2024’ is launched by Government of Assam to __________________________.
a) To promote social harmony and brotherhood
b) To asses the growth in Khadi related programs
c) To evaluate the performance of students in government schools
d) To conduct the teacher training programs
Correct answer: C
Assam Government launches 'Gunotsav 2024' a comprehensive state-wide assessment aimed at evaluating the performance of approximately 40 lakh students of 43,498 government schools spread across 35 districts.
Q. 37 Which of following statement is true about ERNET?
1. It is an integrated web portal for domain registration.
2. It is launched by GoI for Industrial institutions
3.It is launched by MeitY for Educational Institutions
4. ERNET stand for Education and Research Network
a) Only 1
b) Only 1 & 2
c) Only 1 , 2 & 3
d) Only 1, 3 & 4
Correct answer: D
Education and Research Network (ERNET) is an autonomous scientific society of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. ERNET has made a significant contribution to the emergence of networking in the country. It practically brought the Internet to India and has built up national capabilities in the area of net-working, especially in protocol software engineering. It is the first internet service in India. It has not only succeeded in building a large network that provides various facilities to the intellectual segment of Indian society—the research and education community, it has over the years become a trendsetter in the field of networking.
Q. 38 Which Indian city has been nominated for accreditation as international wetland cities?
a) Kolkata
b) Kochi
c) Chennai
d) Indore
Correct answer: D
India has submitted nominations of three cities - Indore, Bhopal and Udaipur - for Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) under the Ramsar Convention, an intergovernmental treaty that provides a framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
Q. 39 Which product Arunachal Pradesh has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
a) Wancho Wooden Craft
b) Kai Chutney
c) Black Rice
d) Kandhmal Haladi
Correct answer: A
Recently, three items of Arunachal Pradesh have received the prestigious Geographical Indication tag. These are adi kekir (ginger), handmade carpets by Tibetan settlers and wooden items made by Wancho community. Wancho wooden craft items are unique as they feature human heads- tobacco pipes with head-shaped bowls and drinking mugs with carrying heads.
Q. 40 Kai Chutney has received GI tag in January 2024 belongs to ________.
a) Kerala
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Odisha
d) Mizoram
Correct answer: C
The Similipal kai chutney, made with red weaver ants by the tribal people of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, received a geographical indication (GI) tag on January 2nd, 2024.
Q. 41 Where were the first-of-its-kind multi-sports beach games organised?
a) Kochi
b) Daman and Diu
c) Lakshadweep
d) Port Blair
Correct answer: B
An unprecedented chapter in India's sporting history unfolded with the Beach Games 2024 hosted at Ghoghala Beach, Diu from January 4 to January 11, 2024. More than 1,300 players from 28 States and Union Territories participated in the first-of-its-kind multi-sports beach games in the country.
Q. 42 Who become the first Lady DGP of Maharashtra Police?
a) Kiran Bedi
b) Sonia Malik
c) Smriti Mandhana
d) Rashmi Shukla
Correct answer: D
Senior IPS officer Rashmi Shukla on Thursday became Maharashtra's first woman Director General of Police (DGP). The state home department issued the order for her appointment.
Q. 43 According to Avtar Group’s Top cities for women in India, which city emerged as the best city for women?
a) Indore
b) Kolkata
c) Bhopal
d) Chennai
Correct answer: D
In terms of inclusivity and conduciveness to working women in 2023, Chennai has been identified as the top Indian city, according to findings from the diversity, equity, and inclusivity consultant Avtar Group's Top Cities for Women in India (TCWI) 2023. Both categories covered by the study, which included 49 cities in the million-plus population category and 64 cities in the less than a million-population category, were topped by cities in Tamil Nadu.
Q. 44 Which category has the highest number of complaints against women in 2023 as per the data released by NCW (National Commission for Women)?
Right to dignity (harassment other than domestic violence)
a. Sexual violence
b. Domestic violence
c. Dowry harassment
d. Molestation
Correct answer: A
The highest number of complaints were received in the right to dignity category that involves harassment other than domestic violence and it stood at 8,540, according to The National Commission for Women data. This was followed by 6,274 complaints of domestic violence.
Q. 45 The primary objective of MOU between India and USAID is to assist Indian Railway sector to achieve net-zero carbon emission by the year ________.
a) 2047
b) 2030
c) 2035
d) 2031
Correct answer: B
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today was apprised of signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and United States for International Development/India (USAID/India) on June 14, 2023 for supporting Indian Railways to achieve Mission Net Zero Carbon Emission by 2030.
The MoU provides a platform for Indian Railways to interact and share the latest developments and knowledge in the railway sector. The MoU facilitates utility modernization, advanced energy solutions and systems, regional energy and market integration and private sector participation and engagement, training and seminars/workshops focusing on specific technology areas like Renewable Energy, energy efficiency and other interactions for knowledge sharing.
Q. 46 Which three states/UTs have achieved 100% coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission according to the data released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
a) Goa, Haryana, Ladakh
b) Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Puducherry
c) Goa, Andaman and Nicobar, Puducherry
d) Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Correct answer: C
Three States – Goa, Telangana and Haryana and three UTs – A&N Islands, D&N Haveli & Daman & Diu and Puducherry have provided 100% tap water coverage.
Q. 47 _______________ is an initiative launched by the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for the women representatives of Panchayati Raj Institution and Urban local bodies in New Delhi?
a) Women Development Forum
b) Panchayat se Parliament Tak
c) Sadak Se Sansad Tak
d) Nari Shakti Vandan Forum
Correct Answer: B
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said here on Friday that the country needs to bridge the gap in gender equality to accelerate economic growth. He was inaugurating ‘Panchayat Se Parliament Tak’ a programme for women representatives of Panchayati Raj institutions and local bodies in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.
Q. 48 Who has been Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Olympic Association?
a) PT Usha
b) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
c) Brijbhushan Singh
d) Raghuram Iyer
Correct answer: D
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced the appointment of Mr. Raghuram Lyer as the Chief Executive Officer following a meticulous selection process conducted by the Nomination Committee.
Q. 49 International Purple Fest 2024 was hosted in _________.
a) Male, Maldives
b) Istanbul, Turkey
c) New York, USA
d) Goa, India
Correct answer: D
International Purple Fest – Goa 2024, set to unfold its vibrant celebration of inclusivity and empowerment until January 13. Organized by the State Commissioner’s Office for Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, and supported by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, the grand inauguration is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at D.B. Grounds, Campal, Panaji.
Q. 50 The Srimandir Pairkrama Project aims to improve _________________.
a) The Kashi Vishwanath Temple
b) The Rama Temple, Ayodhya
c) The Puri Jagannath Temple
d) The Sun Temple, Konark
Correct answer: C
The Srimandir Parikrama Project (Srimandir Heritage Corridor Project) is the most important aspect of the ambitious plan of the Odisha Government to transform the pilgrim town of Puri into a World Heritage City. It was unveiled in December, 2019. The project has been undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs 331.28 crore.
