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1. Which Bhubaneshwar-based
based university was granted Special Consultative Status by the United
Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC)?
A) Utkal University C) Odisha University of Technology
B) KIIT Deemed to be University D) Ravenshaw University

2. India was elected as the Vice--Chair of which council under the Indo-Pacific
Pacific Economic
Framework (IPEF)?
A) Labour Rights Advisory Board C) Supply Chain Council
B) Crisis Response Network D) Economic Development Council

3. Which Indian Institute launched the "HP Future Impact Leader

Lead – IICA Certified Environmental-
Environmental
Social-Governance
Governance (ESG) Professional Programme"?
A) Indian Institute of Management C) National Institute of Financial
Bangalore Management
B) Indian Institute of Corporate D) Institute of Company
Affairs Secretaries of India

4. What iss the name of the newly inaugurated museum at Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi?
A) National Heritage Museum C) Humayun’s Tomb World
B) Mughal Empire Museum Heritage Site Museum
D) Indo-Islamic
Islamic Heritage Museum

5. Which Indian state hosted the 'Tarang Shakti 2024' multinational

multinational air exercise?
A) Rajasthan C) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat D) Madhya Pradesh

6. Which organization launched the ‘Suvidha Software Version 1.0’?

A) Indian Army C) Indian Navy
B) Indian Air Force D) Indian Coast Guard

7. Who inaugurated the Conference of Governors 2024 at Rashtrapati

Rashtrapat Bhavan?
A) Narendra Modi C) Droupadi Murmu
B) Amit Shah D) Rajnath Singh

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8. Where was the 30th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on
India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) held?
A) Beijing C) Shanghai
B) New Delhi D) Lhasa

9. Which city hosted the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) in 2024?
A) Mumbai C) New Delhi
B) Kolkata D) Hyderabad

10. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) selected which Indian Air Force officer for an
upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS)?
A) Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla
B) Group Captain Rajeev Chauhan
C) Wing Commander Ravi Verma
D) Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair

11. Which city hosted the first edition of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical
and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Business Summit?
A) Mumbai C) New Delhi
B) Chennai D) Kolkata

12. The Central Government declared Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka as a sanctuary for which
animal?
A) Tiger C) Peacock
B) Elephant D) Leopard

13. Which startup achieved unicorn status after raising $120 million in its latest Series E funding
round in 2024?
A) Ola C) Uber India
B) Rapido D) Swiggy

14. The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tabar participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with
which country's Navy in 2024?
A) Japan C) France
B) Russia D) United States

15. Which digital initiative by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare uses AI and ML
for pest management?
A) Crop Surveillance System C) Agro AI Platform
B) National Pest Surveillance D) Smart Farming Initiative
System

16. Who launched the ASEAN-India Fellowship program aimed at enhancing agricultural education
and research?
A) Narendra Modi C) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
B) Rajnath Singh D) Piyush Goyal

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17. What is the name of the knowledge bank launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh at the Civil Service
Training Institutions Convention?
A) Bharat Gyan Kosh C) Civil Service Gyan
B) Amrit Gyan Kosh D) Karmayogi Gyan

18. The 'Digital Government Senior Leaders’ Programme (DGSLP)' was organized in collaboration
with which institution?
A) Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
B) Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
C) National Institute of Smart Governance
D) Indian School of Business

19. Who inaugurated the 8th India International Footwear Fair (IIFF) in New Delhi?
A) Piyush Goyal C) Amit Shah
B) Suresh Prabhu D) Nirmala Sitharaman

20. Which organization developed the Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) consisting of the lightest Front Hard
Armour Panel (FHAP)?
A) DRDO C) ISRO
B) BHEL D) Bharat Dynamics Limited

21. Which city hosted the second edition of the Colombo Security Conclave Seminar in 2024?
A) Bengaluru C) Gandhinagar
B) Hyderabad D) Chennai

22. Which ministry launched the 'One DAE One Subscription' (ODOS) initiative?
A) Ministry of Science and Technology
B) Ministry of Atomic Energy
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D) Ministry of Education

23. Which ministry oversees the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign?

A) Ministry of Home Affairs C) Ministry of Culture
B) Ministry of Defense D) Ministry of External Affairs

24. The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID)
launched what initiative?
A) Digital Education Platform C) Accessible Housing Program
B) Mobile Therapy Bus D) Vocational Training Center

25. Which initiative aims to enhance coal evacuation in India with expanded rail transport and
multimodal connectivity?
A) Mission Coal Bharat C) Bharat Evacuation Plan
B) PM Gati Shakti D) Coal India Multimodal Project

26. Which portal was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development for the performance
monitoring of State Rural Livelihood Missions?

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 A) SARAS Portal C) e-Gram Swaraj
B) Mission Darpan D) Gramin Dash

27. What is the main purpose of the 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' theme at the G20 Presidency
hosted by India?
A) Promote Global Health C) Encourage Sustainable
B) Emphasize Cultural Diversity Development
D) Advocate World Peace

28. The Government of India launched the 'Swadesh Darshan 2.0' scheme for which sector?
A) Tourism C) Health
B) Agriculture D) Education
29. Which government scheme provides financial support to transgender individuals for gender-
affirming surgeries?
A) PM Gender Suraksha
B) Transgender Assistance Program
C) National Transgender Protection Scheme
D) Transgender Welfare Scheme

30. Which program by the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is focused on
boosting digital literacy among marginalized communities?
A) Digital India
B) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
C) Common Service Centre Scheme
D) e-Kranti

31. The Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched which national
mission for air quality improvement?
A) National Clean Air Mission
B) Air Quality India Mission
C) National Air Quality Improvement Initiative
D) Pradhan Mantri Vayu Suraksha Yojana

32. The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) launched a new digital banking service called?
A) DigiPay C) DakPay
B) e-Postbank D) BharatPay

33. The Indian Ministry of Finance launched which initiative to promote paperless tax
administration?
A) e-Invoice System
B) Digital Taxpayer Charter
C) Transparent Taxation - Honoring the Honest
D) e-Assessment Scheme

34. What is the name of the initiative to connect all government schools in India to the internet?
A) BharatNet C) e-Pathshala
B) SchoolNet D) VidyaNet

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35. Which Indian state introduced the 'Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana' for children orphaned due
to COVID-19?
A) Uttar Pradesh C) Kerala
B) Maharashtra D) Tamil Nadu

36. The Indian Government launched 'Sahakar Pragya' to train whom?

A) Women Entrepreneurs C) Cooperative Societies
B) Farmers D) Rural Artisans

37. The 'Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog' was established to promote which sector?
A) Dairy Farming
B) Organic Farming D) Agricultural Exports
C) Cattle Rearing
38. Which Indian state topped the 'State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index (SARAL)'?
A) Gujarat C) Tamil Nadu
B) Rajasthan D) Maharashtra

39. Which financial institution launched the 'Green Deposit Programme' in India?
A) State Bank of India C) HDFC Bank
B) ICICI Bank D) Yes Bank

40. The Indian Ministry of Education launched which initiative for vocational education at the
school level?
A) Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan C) Vocational India
B) Skill India D) Nai Manzil

41. The Ministry of Culture in India is responsible for which of the following campaigns?
A) Digital India C) Bharat ka Amrit Mahotsav
B) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan D) Make in India

42. Which program was launched to support small businesses in India's rural areas during the
pandemic?
A) PM SVANidhi Scheme C) MSME Credit Scheme
B) Startup India D) Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

43. What was the overarching theme of the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit hosted by India?
A) "Global Unity for Sustainable Development"
B) "Empowering the Developing World"
C) "An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future"
D) "Strengthening Economic Ties in the Global South"

44. Which software was introduced by the Department of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
for centralized pension processing?
A) Bhavishya C) Jeevan Pramaan
B) Swavalamban D) Manav Sampada

45. Which Union Minister inaugurated the 17th Divya Kala Mela in Raipur?

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 A) Dr. Harsh Vardhan C) Smriti Irani
B) Dr. Virendra Kumar D) Prakash Javadekar

46. Under which project were the Aarogya Maitri Health Cubes developed?
A) Project SANKALP C) Project MAITRI
B) Project BHISHM D) Project AROGYA

47. Which aircraft was used by the IAF for the para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health
Cube?
A) C-17 Globemaster C) IL-76
B) An-32 D) C-130J Super Hercules
48. Which organization organized the first Advanced Leadership Development Programme in 2024?
A) Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration
B) National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)
C) Indian Institute of Public Administration
D) Institute of Secretariat Training and Management

49. What was India’s first ready-to-drink fig juice made from?
A) Nashik Figs C) Purandar Figs
B) Deccan Figs D) Madurai Figs

50. Which former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was honored with a Rs. 100 commemorative coin?
A) K. Kamaraj C) M. Karunanidhi
B) C. Rajagopalachari D) J. Jayalalithaa

51. Which type of silk produced by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development
Corporation received Oeko-Tex certification?
A) Mulberry Silk C) Muga Silk
B) Eri Silk D) Tasar Silk

52. What is the unique feature of Eri Silk?

A) It is the strongest silk
B) It is the world’s only vegan silk
C) It is the lightest silk
D) It is the most expensive silk

53. What is Kamikaze which is recently in news?

A) A type of advanced tank designed for high-speed combat
B) A category of stealth bombers used in strategic air missions
C) A type of suicide drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for precision strikes
D) An anti-ship missile system used for naval warfare

54. What is the objective of the "Shaurya Sampravah 1.0" event?

A) Promote technological innovation
B) Leverage veterans' experience to support Indian Army’s strategic objectives
C) Recruit new officers
D) Improve army fitness standards

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55. Which two ministers hosted the 3rd India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue?
A) Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar
B) Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal
C) Amit Shah and Hardeep Singh Puri
D) Ashwini Vaishnaw and Dharmendra Pradhan

56. What digital platforms were launched at the ‘First Policy Makers’ Forum’ by Union Minister J.P.
Nadda?
A) IP Online Portal and ADRMS
B) MyGov Portal and PM-CARES Fund
C) Digital Health Mission and eSanjeevani
D) eNAM and e-Shakti
57. Which initiative is part of the ‘One India – One Ticket’ project?
A) IRCTC Food Delivery Services
B) NCRTC and IRCTC MOU
C) Indian Railways Wi-Fi Services
D) Metro and Rail Integration

58. Which airport in India became the first to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission status?
A) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
B) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
C) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
D) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

59. What was launched by the Ministry of Labour & Employment to enhance welfare programs for
construction workers?
A) Aadhar-enabled Payment System (AePS)
B) Building and Other Construction Workers (BoCW) MIS portal
C) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM)
D) eShram Portal

60. Which state's municipal corporation won the ‘Cleanest Ganga Town’ award at the Swachh
Survekshan 2024?
A) Uttar Pradesh C) West Bengal
B) Bihar D) Uttarakhand

61. Which ministry launched the ‘Urja Saksharta Abhiyan’?

A) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
B) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
C) Ministry of Power
D) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

62. What is the rank of India in the World Press Freedom Index 2024?
A) 139 C) 161
B) 150 D) 170

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63. Which Indian organization was awarded the prestigious King Sejong Literacy Prize?
A) National Literacy Mission Authority (NLMA)
B) Bharat Scouts and Guides
C) Kerala Literacy Mission
D) National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)

64. What is the purpose of the SHe-Box portal launched by Union Minister Annapurna Devi?
A) To register and monitor complaints of corruption
B) To register and monitor complaints of sexual harassment at workplaces
C) To manage workplace safety regulations
D) To track employee attendance

65. Cyclone Asna is notable for being:

A) The first cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea in August since 2000
B) The first cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea in August since 1976
C) The fourth cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea in August since 1891
D) The first cyclone to hit Gujarat in August

66. What is the purpose of the pollution control vessel named Samudra Pratap launched by Goa
Shipyard Ltd?
A) To monitor marine traffic
B) To aid in oil spill response operations
C) To conduct underwater research
D) To support naval exercises

67. The ASSOCHAM Environment and Carbon Conference is themed:

A) “Building Sustainable Cities”
B) “Fostering a Collaborative Ecosystem for Achieving Net Zero by 2070”
C) “Innovative Approaches to Climate Change”
D) “Green Technology and Development”

68. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) was recognized as the Best Airport at the India Travel
Awards for:
A) Its design and architecture
B) Its social media engagement and airline support
C) Its cargo handling efficiency
D) Its passenger services

69. Which countries signed the Charter and MoU for the establishment of the Colombo Security
Conclave (CSC) Secretariat?
A) India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius
B) India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal
C) India, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles
D) India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal

70. The expansion of the Central Sector Scheme under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
includes:

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B) Integrating primary and secondary processing projects
C) Providing subsidies for organic farming
D) Funding international agricultural research

71. What is the theme of the e-magazine 'Sapno ki Udaan' released to commemorate Chandrayaan-
3's landing?
A) Indian Space Missions
B) Lunar Exploration
C) Student contributions in space science
D) National Space Day celebrations
72. India's first reusable hybrid rocket, "RHUMI 1," aims to advance research on:
A) Space exploration
B) Global warming and climate change
C) Satellite technology
D) Military applications

73. What was the main focus of INS Tabar’s visit to London?
A) Naval exercises
B) Community service and professional interactions
C) Trade negotiations
D) Diplomatic talks

74. The “Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin” scheme in Maharashtra is aimed at providing:
A) Housing for women
B) Monthly stipends to eligible women
C) Employment opportunities
D) Education scholarships

75. What are the three key initiatives launched during Haryana's International Youth Day event?
A) Skill training programs
B) IT Saksham Yojana, Contractor Saksham Yojana, Drone Didi program
C) Health awareness campaigns
D) Environmental protection initiatives

76. What is the financial assistance amount provided under the ‘Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman
Yojana’ in Jharkhand?
A) ₹500 per month C) ₹2,000 per month
B) ₹1,000 per month D) ₹5,000 per month

77. Which project was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Ahmedabad?
A) New airport terminal
B) Oxygen Park and Mission 3 Million Tree Scheme
C) Industrial park
D) Sports complex

78. What has been declared a 'Protected Monument' in Maharashtra?

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 A) Ancient temples
B) Geoglyphs and petroglyphs in Ratnagiri
C) Historic forts
D) Colonial-era buildings

79. The 'Mukhyamantri Bal Poshtik Aahar Yojana' in Himachal Pradesh provides nutritious food to:
A) College students C) Pregnant women
B) Government school children D) Senior citizens

80. Which state became the first to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat D) Karnataka
C) Uttar Pradesh
81. The 2024 "Green Bond" initiative was launched to fund:
A) Renewable energy projects C) Urban green spaces and
B) Public transportation systems conservation efforts
D) Educational institutions
82. What is the purpose of the "Operation Clean-Up" program recently launched in Delhi?
A) To address urban air pollution
B) To improve public sanitation and waste management
C) To promote green building practices
D) To support local entrepreneurship

83. Which Indian city recently hosted the International Conference on Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs)?
A) Bengaluru C) Mumbai
B) New Delhi D) Chennai

84. What is the primary goal of the "National Hydrogen Mission" launched by the Indian
government?
A) To reduce carbon emissions
B) To increase hydrogen production and use in energy sectors
C) To promote electric vehicle adoption
D) To improve public transport infrastructure

85. Where will the 9th BRICS Industry Ministers Meeting be hosted in 2025?
A) South Africa C) China
B) Brazil D) India

86. The 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base in Korea integrated its exercise into which annual
exercise?
A) Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 C) Ulchi Military Shield
B) Freedom Shield 24 D) Osan Freedom Exercise

87. How much additional power exports from Nepal to India has been approved recently?
A) 150 MW
B) 200 MW C) 251 MW

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88. Which two countries have signed a Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) recently?
A) India and Japan C) China and the US
B) India and the US D) India and Russia

89. What is the main purpose of the e-Health Assistance and Tele-consultation (E-SeHAT) module
launched by ECHS?
A) Provide online health records
B) Offer video-based clinical consultations
C) Facilitate in-person medical check-ups
D) Distribute medicines electronically

90. Which organization released the “Strategy for the Development of Seaweed Value Chain”
report?
A) Ministry of Fisheries C) World Trade Organization
B) NITI Aayog D) Quality Council of India

91. According to the World Trade Statistical Review 2023, which country is the largest exporter of
agricultural products?
A) India C) USA
B) Brazil D) EU

92. Which Indian dairy company has been ranked as the world’s strongest food brand in the 2024
Brand Finance report?
A) Amul C) Britannia
B) Mother Dairy D) Nestlé

93. What significant step has the Quality Council of India (QCI) taken to improve state performance
in essential areas?
A) Launched a new health initiative
B) Introduced the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework
C) Established new educational institutions
D) Increased funding for rural development

94. Which country will take over the chairmanship of the Association of Asian Supreme Audit
Institutions (ASOSAI) from India next year?
A) China C) Saudi Arabia
B) Japan D) South Korea

95. The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) meeting in August 2024 was held in which location?
A) Suva C) Nuku’alofa
B) Apia D) Port Moresby

96. The report titled “Pathways and Strategies for Accelerating Growth in Edible Oil Towards the
Goal of Atmanirbharta” was released by which organization?
A) Ministry of Agriculture
B) NITI Aayog

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 C) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
D) Department of Food Processing Industries

97. What is the main focus of the "e-Sakshya" app launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah?
A) Save video evidence for court
B) Monitor criminal records
C) Manage prison data
D) Track police investigations

98. Which of the following statements is true about the new Indian criminal laws?
A) They are based on the old Penal Code.
B) They have been replaced by three new acts.
C) They are based on the British legal system.
D) They focus exclusively on civil law reforms.

99. As of July 2024, how many Jan-Dhan accounts have been opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan
Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
A) 50.81 crore C) 55.81 crore
B) 52.81 crore D) 60.81 crore

100. Which city was ranked highest in the Prime Global Cities Index for the price increase of prime
residential properties in Q2 2024?
A) New Delhi C) Manila
B) Mumbai D) Wellington

101. Which of the following is NOT included in the pillars of the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking
Framework?
A) Shiksha (Education) C) Samriddhi (Prosperity)
B) Swasthya (Health) D) Vikas (Development)

102. Which app launched by Union Minister Amit Shah will enable the electronic sending of court
summons?
A) e-Sakshya C) Nyaya Setu
B) e-Summon D) Nyaya Link

103. When was the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) launched?
A) August 2014 C) January 2016
B) September 2015 D) June 2017

104. What is the focus of the "Million Designers, Billion Dreams" initiative launched under DAY-
NRLM?
A) Urban infrastructure development
B) Systems design to tackle societal challenges
C) Skill development for urban youth
D) Financial literacy for rural households

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105. What is the primary goal of the Digital Shakti Center inaugurated by the National Commission for
Women (NCW)?
A) Financial literacy
B) Combating cybercrimes against women
C) Health awareness
D) Educational outreach

106. What percentage of rural households in India has been connected with tap water under the Jal
Jeevan Mission as of the latest update?
A) 50% C) 77%
B) 60% D) 85%

107. What is the purpose of the UNNATI scheme launched in 2024?

A) Industrial development in the North-Eastern Region
B) Rural healthcare improvement
C) Digital literacy enhancement
D) Urban infrastructure development

108. Which Bill was examined by the Joint Committee of Houses approved by the Lok Sabha on
August 9th, 2024?
A) Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024
B) National Security Bill
C) Right to Education Bill
D) Environmental Protection Bill

109. What is the primary objective of the Bi-annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA)
campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis?
A) Vaccine development
B) Disease elimination by 2027
C) Health education
D) Improved sanitation

110. What is the main aim of the Jiyo Parsi scheme?

A) Boosting literacy rates
B) Reversing the declining trend of the Parsi population
C) Promoting environmental conservation
D) Enhancing rural infrastructure

111. Which program will deliver scientific knowledge to farmers through a new monthly radio
program?
A) Mera Kisan Program C) Mann Ki Baat
B) Krishi Vikas Yojana D) Kisano Ki Baat

112. What does the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) focus on?
A) Expanding port infrastructure
B) Replacing diesel-powered tugs with zero-emission green tugs
C) Enhancing cargo handling efficiency

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113. What is the primary aim of the Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) -Mukt Bharat initiative?
A) Vaccination of cattle
B) Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis
C) Prevention of FMD in pastoral sheep and goats
D) Improving veterinary services

114. What is the focus of the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) by CIL?
A) Cancer treatment
B) Bone marrow transplants for Thalassemia Major and Aplastic Anemia
C) Heart disease intervention
D) Diabetes management

115. What is the purpose of the RESET Programme launched on National Sports Day?
A) Providing scholarships to athletes
B) Empowering retired sportspersons through career development
C) Hosting international sports events
D) Building sports infrastructure

116. What is the primary objective of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) approved by the Union
Cabinet?
A) Reducing pension contributions
B) Providing assured pension and family pension for central government employees
C) Enhancing health insurance
D) Expanding retirement age

117. What is the aim of the BioE3 Policy introduced by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)?
A) Promoting agricultural technology
B) Accelerating transition to green growth and a ‘Net Zero’ carbon economy
C) Supporting traditional manufacturing
D) Developing urban infrastructure

118. What is the goal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indian Sign
Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) and the Army Welfare Association Society
(AWES)?
A) Enhancing Indian Sign Language proficiency in Army Public Schools
B) Promoting digital literacy
C) Improving healthcare access
D) Supporting entrepreneurship

119. What is the purpose of the Munal Satellite being launched with assistance from the Ministry of
External Affairs and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)?
A) Enhancing communication infrastructure
B) Building a vegetation density database of the Earth’s surface
C) Developing weather forecasting capabilities
D) Monitoring oceanic conditions

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120. What is the main objective of the PM CARES scheme?
A) Enhancing rural infrastructure
B) Providing emergency response support for disaster management and pandemics
C) Boosting industrial output
D) Promoting international trade

121. What is the name of the loan agreement signed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the
Government of India to improve solid waste management and sanitation in Indian cities?
A) Swachh Bharat Mission 1.0
B) Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 - Comprehensive Municipal Waste Management in Indian
Cities Program
C) Clean India Mission
D) Urban Sanitation Improvement Program

122. Who assumed charge as the Managing Director (MD) of the National Housing Bank (NHB) on July
30, 2024?
A) Sanjay Shukla C) Challa Sreenivasulu Shetty
B) Dinesh Kumar Khara D) Ravi Narayan

123. Which company collaborated with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch
the RuPay AED prepaid forex card for Indian travelers visiting the UAE?
A) Thomas Cook (India) C) HDFC Bank
B) Paytm D) Axis Bank

124. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) effective August 28,
2024?
A) Challa Sreenivasulu Shetty C) Dinesh Kumar Khara
B) Sanjay Shukla D) Ravi Narayan

125. Which company has surpassed the 100,000-mark in cross-border UPI person-to-merchant (P2M)
transactions in Nepal?
A) NIPL C) PhonePe
B) Paytm D) Razorpay

126. What is the primary focus of Axis Bank's 'Primus' credit card?
A) Reward points
B) Premium segment and luxury experiences
C) Low interest rates
D) Cashbacks

127. Which Indian company was featured in the Forbes Cloud 100 list for 2024 for its payment and
banking solutions?
A) Paytm C) Razorpay
B) NIPL D) PhonePe

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128. Which institution issued the Amazon Reforestation-Linked Outcome Bond to support
reforestation activities in Brazil?
A) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
B) World Bank
C) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
D) European Investment Bank

129. Which bank received the “Best Performance on Profitability” award at the ICC Emerging Asia
Banking Conclave & Awards 2024?
A) J&K Bank C) State Bank of India (SBI)
B) HDFC Bank D) Axis Bank

130. What is the focus of HDFC Bank's GIGA program?

A) Enhancing digital banking services
B) Addressing the financial needs of gig workers
C) Expanding retail banking products
D) Offering high-yield savings accounts

131. What is the main objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 - Comprehensive Municipal Waste
Management in Indian Cities Program?
A) Enhancing rural healthcare
B) Improving urban sanitation and waste management infrastructure
C) Promoting industrial growth
D) Expanding rural education

132. What is the highest civilian award in Fiji that was conferred upon the President of India, Droupadi
Murmu?
A) Companion of the Order of Fiji
B) Grand-Collar of the Order of Fiji
C) Order of the Southern Cross
D) Medal of Honor

133. Who was awarded the first Vigyan Ratna Puraskar for his contributions in the field of
biochemistry?
A) Govindarajan Padmanabhan C) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B) C.V. Raman D) Venkatraman Ramakrishnan

134. Which day did Prime Minister Narendra Modi declare as "National Space Day" to commemorate
India’s moon landing achievement?
A) August 15 C) July 20
B) August 23 D) September 5

135. Which Indian actor was awarded the title of 'Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture' at the 15th
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne?
A) Shah Rukh Khan C) Ram Charan
B) Aamir Khan D) Ranbir Kapoor

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A) Space Exploration for All
B) India's Space Saga
C) Moon Landing Milestone
D) Touching Lives while Touching the Moon

137. Which book, authored by Parimal Nathwani, highlights the conservation efforts for Asiatic lions?
A) Call of the Gir C) Lions of the Gir Forest
B) The Asiatic Lion Chronicles D) Conservation of the Gir Lions

138. Which award did the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) win for its Livelihood Recovery Project (STLRP)?
A) PATA Gold Award C) Global Tourism Award
B) UNWTO Award D) Sustainable Tourism Award
139. What is the title of the memoir written by Sudipta Sengupta?
A) Breaking Rocks and Barriers: Memoirs of a Geologist and Mountaineer
B) Adventures in Geology
C) Geologist's Journey
D) Rocks and Mountains

140. Which Indian actor won the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at the 70th National Film
Awards?
A) Shah Rukh Khan C) Aamir Khan
B) Rishab Shetty D) Ranveer Singh

141. The book ‘Bharat ke 75 Mahan Krantikari’ was written by which Rajya Sabha MP?
A) Bhim Singh C) Shambhavi Choudhary
B) Ashok Choudary D) Parimal Nathwani

142. Who received the "Distinguished Mentor of the Year" award at the 9th Annual Conference of the
American College of Physicians (ACP)?
A) Dr. Jitendra Singh C) Dr. Manohar Babu
B) Dr. Harsh Vardhan D) Dr. Prakash Javadekar

143. Which book was released by Amit Shah focusing on Narendra Modi’s governance?
A) Modi’s Governance Triumph: Reshaping India’s Path to Prosperity
B) The Modi Era
C) Triumph of Modi’s Vision
D) Reshaping India

144. What is the title of the comic book series launched by Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari?
A) Heroes of the Indian Air Force C) Sky Warriors
B) Air Force Legends D) The Brave Squadron

145. Which book was launched by Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar focusing on Nitish
Kumar’s contributions?
A) Gandhian Statesman of Bihar: Nitish Kumar
B) Nitish Kumar: The Visionary Leader

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D) Nitish Kumar’s Legacy

146. Which film won the Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the
70th National Film Awards?
A) Kantara C) Thiruchitrambalam
B) Aattam D) BRAHMASTRA-PART 1: SHIVA

147. Which award recognizes achievements in 13 domains including Physics, Biological Sciences, and
Space Science and Technology?
A) National Science Award
B) Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar
C) Vigyan Ratna Puraskar
D) Science and Technology Excellence Award

148. What is the name of the book by Bhim Singh released by Harivansh Narayan Singh that
chronicles revolutionary freedom fighters?
A) Bharat ke 75 Mahan Krantikari
B) Heroes of the Freedom Struggle
C) Revolutionary Icons of India
D) The Untold Revolutionaries

149. Which film, directed by Anand Ekarshi, won the Best Feature Film award at the 70th National
Film Awards?
A) Aattam C) Thiruchitrambalam
B) Kantara D) BRAHMASTRA-PART 1: SHIVA

150. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
effective from August 1, 2024?
A) Preeti Sudan C) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
B) Sadhna Saxena Nair D) Rajesh Verma

151. Who is the first woman to be appointed as Director General Medical Services (Army)?
A) Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair C) Harish Dudani
B) Dr. Sundergopal Sridhar D) Deepti Umashankar

152. Dr. Sundergopal Sridhar has been admitted as a Fellow of which prestigious organization?
A) Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC)
B) American Chemical Society
C) National Academy of Sciences
D) Indian Academy of Sciences

153. Who has taken over the additional charge of Director General, Border Security Force (BSF)?
A) Daljit Singh Chawdhary C) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
B) Ashok Kumar Singh D) Rahul Navin

154. Dr. Grinson George has been appointed as the Director at which institute?

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B) CSIR Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
C) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
D) National Institute of Oceanography

155. Who is the new Director General of the Assam Rifles?

A) Lt General Vikas Lakhera C) Rajesh Nambiar
B) Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair D) Sindhu Gangadharan

156. Who officially took charge as the Indian Ambassador to the United States on August 13, 2024?
A) Vinay Mohan Kwatra C) Rajesh Nambiar
B) Satish Kumar D) Parvathaneni Harish

157. Rahul Navin has been appointed as the Director of which organization?
A) Enforcement Directorate (ED)
B) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
C) National Investigation Agency (NIA)
D) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

158. Parvathaneni Harish has been appointed as the next Ambassador to which international body?
A) United Nations C) European Union
B) World Trade Organization D) International Monetary Fund

159. Who has been approved by the ACC to be the Secretary General of the Indian Ocean Rim
Association (IORA) in Mauritius?
A) Sanjiv Ranjan C) Nagaraju Maddirala
B) Vivek Joshi D) Ashok Kumar Singh

160. Who has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training?
A) Vivek Joshi C) Amardeep Singh Bhatia
B) Nagaraju Maddirala D) B Srinivasan

161. Who has become the youngest and second female Prime Minister of Thailand?
A) Paetongtarn Shinawatra C) Phumtham Wechayachai
B) Srettha Thavisin D) Yingluck Shinawatra

162. Ashok Kumar Singh has been appointed as Director General of which organization?
A) Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
B) National Security Guard (NSG)
C) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
D) Border Security Force (BSF)

163. Who is the interim Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)?
A) M Suresh C) Rajesh Nambiar
B) Satish Kumar D) Vivek Joshi

164. Rajesh Nambiar has been named the President-designate of which association?

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B) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
C) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
D) Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN)

165. Salee Sukumaran Nair has been sanctioned as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
of which bank?
A) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) C) ICICI Bank
B) State Bank of India (SBI) D) HDFC Bank

166. Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Railway
Board (IRB)?
A) Satish Kumar
B) Rajesh Nambiar D) Harish Dudani
C) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
167. Rajwinder Singh Bhatti has been appointed as the Director General of which force?
A) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
B) National Security Guard (NSG)
C) Border Security Force (BSF)
D) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

168. Jay Shah has been elected as the Chairman of which organization?
A) International Cricket Council (ICC)
B) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
C) Asian Cricket Council (ACC)
D) International Cricket Council (ICC)

169. Sindhu Gangadharan has been appointed as the new chairperson of which association?
A) National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM)
B) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
C) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
D) Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)

170. Who is known as the 'Father of Agni Missiles' and recently passed away at the age of 84?
A) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam C) Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal
B) Dr. Vikram Sarabhai D) Dr. Satish Dhawan

171. What position did India rank in the medal tally at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A) 71st C) 65th
B) 68th D) 73rd

172. Which Indian athlete won a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Paris
2024 Olympics?
A) Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh
B) Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra
C) Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale
D) Manu Bhaker and Sharath Kamal

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173. Who won the bronze medal in the men’s freestyle 57kg wrestling event at the Paris 2024
Olympics?
A) Aman Sehrawat C) Manu Bhaker
B) Neeraj Chopra D) Sarabjot Singh

174. Which event did Manu Bhaker win a bronze medal in at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A) Women’s 10m air pistol event
B) 10m air pistol mixed team event
C) Women’s 25m pistol event
D) Men’s 10m air rifle event

175. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, India won a total of how many medals?
A) Six C) Four
B) Five D) Seven

176. Which Indian athlete broke PV Sindhu's record to become India’s youngest Olympic medalist?
A) Aman Sehrawat C) Neeraj Chopra
B) Manu Bhaker D) Sharath Kamal

177. Nari Hira, who passed away in August 2024, was known for his work in which field?
A) Publishing C) Sports Management
B) Film Production D) Politics

178. When is Muslim Women’s Rights Day observed in India?

A) 1st January C) 1st August
B) 1st March D) 1st September

179. What is the theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2024?

A) “Breastfeeding: A Gift for Life”
B) “Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Tomorrow”
C) “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All”
D) “Breastfeeding: A Global Responsibility”

180. Which historical figure is recognized on World FinTech Day?

A) Leonardo da Vinci C) Galileo Galilei
B) Cosima de’ Medici D) Niccolò Machiavelli

181. What does Earth Overshoot Day signify?

A) The day humanity’s ecological footprint exceeds Earth's capacity to regenerate
B) The day when Earth’s resources are fully replenished
C) A celebration of environmental achievements
D) The day when environmental policies are enacted

182. What festival is celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi?
A) Pongal C) Aadi Perukku
B) Deepavali D) Thaipusam

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A) To celebrate traditional weaving techniques
B) To honor the handloom weaving community
C) To showcase handloom products
D) To promote modern textile technology

184. What is the theme for Organ Donation Day 2024?

A) “Give the Gift of Life”
B) “Be the Reason for Someone’s Smile Today!”
C) “Donate Organs, Save Lives”
D) “Organ Donation: A Noble Cause”

185. What theme was highlighted during the Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) Day 2024?
A) ‘ICoAS and Economic Growth’
B) ‘ICoAS and Transparency’
C) ‘ICoAS @ Viksit Bharat’
D) ‘ICoAS and Financial Integrity’

186. Which state in India became the first to implement the Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric
Insurance Solution (DRTPS)?
A) Nagaland C) Maharashtra
B) Kerala D) Gujarat

187. Which organizations are partnering with the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority
(NSDMA) to implement DRTPS?
A) World Bank and IMF
B) SBI General Insurance, GIC-Re India, and Munich Re
C) NITI Aayog and SBI
D) UNESCO and WHO

188. Who launched the World Bank-supported RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance)
scheme in Nagaland?
A) Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio C) Governor of Nagaland
B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi D) Minister of Finance

189. Who achieved a Guinness World Record from Wokha for growing the tallest coriander plant?
A) Akum Longchari C) Yilobemo Erui
B) Neiphiu Rio D) GIC-Re India

190. How tall was the coriander plant grown by Yilobemo Erui, which set a Guinness World Record?
A) 1.5 meters C) 3 meters
B) 2.77 meters D) 2 meters

191. The book “Pushing Boundaries” authored by Akum Longchari is a collection of editorials
published in which newspaper?
A) The Hindu C) The Times of India
B) The Morung Express D) Nagaland Post

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platforms?
A) Instagram C) Pinterest
B) YouTube D) Twitter

193. Which two locations were recently declared as Peacock Sanctuaries by the Government of
India?
A) Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in Kerala
B) Nagarhole in Karnataka and Wayanad in Kerala
C) Bandipur in Karnataka and Periyar in Kerala
D) Kudremukh in Karnataka and Silent Valley in Kerala

194. Which organization joined hands with the West Bengal government to promote the role of
fathers in encouraging breastfeeding?
A) WHO C) UN Women
B) UNICEF D) World Bank

195. Which Indian institution ranked first in the NIRF Rankings 2024 in the overall category?
A) IIT Delhi C) IIT Madras
B) IIT Bombay D) IIM Bangalore

196. What scheme was launched by Assam to boost girls' education and combat child marriage?
A) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
B) Kanya Shiksha Yojana
C) Nijut Moina Scheme
D) Shagun Scheme

197. Which Indian bank launched the PNB ANTAH DRISHTI Braille Debit Card for visually impaired
customers?
A) State Bank of India C) Punjab National Bank
B) HDFC Bank D) ICICI Bank

198. Who was recently sworn in as the 18th Governor of Sikkim?

A) Ganga Prasad C) Satya Pal Malik
B) Om Prakash Mathur D) Bhagat Singh Koshyari

199. Which satellite is ISRO set to launch on its 55th Foundation Day?
A) EOS-8 C) Chandrayaan-3
B) PSLV-C56 D) RISAT-2B

200. What is the theme for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024?
A) Protecting the Environment
B) Indigenous Youth and Technology
C) Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact
D) Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Peoples

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