Weekly Current affairs play a very important role in the competitive examinations and hence, aspirants have to give undivided attention to it while doing preparation for the government examinations. The CGLRE, OCS examinations comprise a section of “Current Affairs” to evaluate how much the aspirant is aware of the daily happenings taking place around the world. To complement your preparation, we are providing you with a compilation of Weekly Current affairs.
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- What is the primary function of Nagastra-1?
A) Surveillance
B) Communication
C) High-precision, man-portable suicide drone
D) Medical evacuation
Answer: C) High-precision, man-portable suicide drone - Which organization developed the Nagastra-1?
A) DRDO
B) HAL
C) EEL
D) ISRO
Answer: C) EEL - What is the operational range of Nagastra-1?
A) 10 kilometers
B) 20 kilometers
C) 30 kilometers
D) 40 kilometers
Answer: C) 30 kilometers - How accurate is the Nagastra-1 in its precision strikes?
A) 5 meters
B) 2 meters
C) 10 meters
D) 15 meters
Answer: B) 2 meters - What unique feature allows Nagastra-1 to abort an attack and ensure safe retrieval?
A) Auto-return function
B) Remote-controlled hover capability
C) GPS tracking
D) Manual override system
Answer: B) Remote-controlled hover capability - In which fields is the Kavli Prize awarded?
A) Medicine, Literature, Peace
B) Astrophysics, Neuroscience, Nanoscience
C) Physics, Chemistry, Biology
D) Engineering, Mathematics, Economics
Answer: B) Astrophysics, Neuroscience, Nanoscience - How often is the Kavli Prize awarded?
A) Annually
B) Biennially
C) Every four years
D) Every five years
Answer: B) Biennially - What is the cash prize amount for each field in the Kavli Prize?
A) $500,000
B) $1 million
C) $2 million
D) $3 million
Answer: B) $1 million - Which two scientists were awarded the Kavli Prize in 2024 for their work on exoplanets?
A) Robert Langer and Chad Mirkin
B) Armand Paul Alivisatos and Sara Seager
C) David Charbonneau and Sara Seager
D) David Charbonneau and Robert Langer
Answer: C) David Charbonneau and Sara Seager - What did Robert Langer from MIT contribute to earn the Kavli Prize?
A) Discoveries in exoplanet atmospheres
B) Nano-engineering materials for therapeutic release
C) Development of quantum dots
D) Introduction of spherical nucleic acids
Answer: B) Nano-engineering materials for therapeutic release
NIIMH and WHO Collaborating Centre - What does NIIMH stand for?
A) National Institute of Indian Modern Health
B) National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage
C) National Institute of International Medical History
D) National Institute of Indigenous Medical Health
Answer: B) National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage - What significant role has NIIMH been designated by WHO?
A) Centre for Biomedical Research
B) Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine Research
C) Centre for Disease Control
D) Collaborating Centre for Vaccine Research
Answer: B) Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine Research - Which traditional medicine systems will NIIMH assist in standardizing terminologies for?
A) Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa
B) Homeopathy, Biomedicine, Naturopathy, Yoga
C) Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Yoga
D) Sowa-Rigpa, Unani, Homeopathy, Biomedicine
Answer: A) Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa - What is the duration of NIIMH’s designation as a WHO Collaborating Centre?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C) 4 years - What digital initiative by NIIMH catalogs 16,000 Ayush manuscripts?
A) SAHI Portal
B) AMAR Portal
C) Ayush Research Portal
D) Traditional Medicine Portal
Answer: B) AMAR Portal
World Blood Donor Day - When is World Blood Donor Day observed?
A) June 14
B) July 14
C) August 14
D) September 14
Answer: A) June 14 - What is the theme for World Blood Donor Day 2024?
A) “Donate Blood, Save Lives”
B) “Thank You, Blood Donors!”
C) “20 Years of Celebrating Giving”
D) “Blood Connects Us All”
Answer: C) “20 Years of Celebrating Giving” - Which group is primarily affected by the lack of access to safe blood?
A) Children
B) Elderly
C) Patients requiring regular transfusions
D) Pregnant women
Answer: C) Patients requiring regular transfusions
Hawkish Economic Policy - What is the primary goal of hawkish economic policy?
A) Stimulating economic growth
B) Reducing unemployment
C) Curbing inflation
D) Increasing government spending
Answer: C) Curbing inflation - Which action is typically associated with hawkish economic policy?
A) Lowering interest rates
B) Increasing fiscal stimulus
C) Raising interest rates
D) Reducing inflation targets
Answer: C) Raising interest rates - What is the primary goal of adding 500 additional camera traps in Similipal Tiger Reserve?
A) Enhance tourism
B) Improve biodiversity research
C) Enhance surveillance of tiger movements
D) Reduce poaching
Answer: C) Enhance surveillance of tiger movements - How many total camera traps will Similipal Tiger Reserve have after the addition?
A) 400
B) 600
C) 800
D) 900
Answer: D) 900 - According to the All Odisha Tiger Estimation (AOTE) 2023-24, how many tigers are estimated to be in Similipal?
A) 17
B) 27
C) 37
D) 47
Answer: B) 27 - The NTCA mandates annual surveillance to track which of the following in tiger reserves?
A) Human activities
B) Weather patterns
C) Tiger movements and co-predators
D) Forest density
Answer: C) Tiger movements and co-predators - Under which act was the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) constituted?
A) Environment Protection Act, 1986
B) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
C) Forest Conservation Act, 1980
D) Biodiversity Act, 2002
Answer: B) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 - Which centrally sponsored scheme supports tiger conservation in India?
A) Green India Mission
B) Project Elephant
C) Project Tiger
D) National Afforestation Programme
Answer: C) Project Tiger - Which festival did President Droupadi Murmu celebrate at Rashtrapati Bhavan to showcase Odia culture?
A) Durga Puja
B) Holi
C) Raja
D) Pongal
Answer: C) Raja - What is the significance of the first day of the Raja festival?
A) End of harvest season
B) Beginning of solar month of Mithuna
C) Preparations for the festival
D) Worship of Lord Shiva
Answer: C) Preparations for the festival - The Raja festival in Odisha is similar to which festival in Assam?
A) Bihu
B) Ambubachi Mela
C) Rongali Bihu
D) Majuli Festival
Answer: B) Ambubachi Mela - What is the main focus of Swachh Survekshan 2024 field assessment in Odisha?
A) Construction of new toilets
B) Waste management at ‘bulk waste generators’
C) Planting more trees
D) Reducing air pollution
Answer: B) Waste management at ‘bulk waste generators’ - The Eco-sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Bhitarkanika spans how much area?
A) 100 sq. km
B) 300 sq. km
C) 497.67 sq. km
D) 800 sq. km
Answer: C) 497.67 sq. km - Bhitarkanika is renowned for which species of turtle?
A) Leatherback turtle
B) Green sea turtle
C) Hawksbill turtle
D) Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Answer: D) Olive Ridley Sea Turtle - Which year was the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary established?
A) 1970
B) 1975
C) 1980
D) 1985
Answer: B) 1975 - How many species of rare mangroves are found in Bhitarkanika?
A) 50
B) 70
C) 88
D) 100
Answer: C) 88 - The ESZ notification around Bhitarkanika aims to protect which critical aspects?
A) Urban development
B) Industrial growth
C) Critical habitats, migration routes, and nesting sites
D) Agricultural expansion
Answer: C) Critical habitats, migration routes, and nesting sites - What is the significance of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary?
A) Coral reef conservation
B) Mass nesting site for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles
C) Whale watching
D) Fishing harbor
Answer: B) Mass nesting site for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles - The Raja festival is also known as the ‘Swing Festival’ because of what reason?
A) People swing from trees
B) Swings are hung from tree branches for girls to play on
C) Swings are used to worship deities
D) Traditional swings are sold in markets
Answer: B) Swings are hung from tree branches for girls to play on - Which of the following is NOT an objective of the NTCA?
A) Provide statutory authority to Project Tiger
B) Oversee international tiger trade
C) Foster accountability in management of Tiger Reserves
D) Address livelihood interests of local people around Tiger Reserves
Answer: B) Oversee international tiger trade - What kind of survey is Swachh Survekshan?
A) Health survey
B) Education survey
C) Cleanliness survey
D) Economic survey
Answer: C) Cleanliness survey - How many species of birds are found in the Bhitarkanika region?
A) 100
B) 200
C) 280
D) 350
Answer: C) 280 - Which nations border the South China Sea?
a) China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam
b) China, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore
c) China, India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam
d) China, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam
Answer: a) China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam - What is the “nine-dash line” associated with?
a) A maritime boundary claimed by Vietnam in the South China Sea
b) China’s extensive territorial claim in the South China Sea
c) A trade route in the South China Sea
d) The demarcation of international waters by the United Nations
Answer: b) China’s extensive territorial claim in the South China Sea - Which of the following areas is not a disputed region in the South China Sea?
a) Spratly Islands
b) Paracel Islands
c) Second Thomas Shoal
d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer: d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands - What percentage of global maritime trade passes through the South China Sea?
a) Over 25%
b) Over 50%
c) Over 33%
d) Over 75%
Answer: c) Over 33% - Which incident recently brought the South China Sea into the news?
a) A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the Spratly Islands
b) A new trade agreement was signed among bordering nations
c) An oil spill occurred near the Paracel Islands
d) A significant naval exercise was conducted by the United States
Answer: a) A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the Spratly Islands - What is the proposed SWM Cess by BBMP per household per month?
a) ₹50
b) ₹100
c) ₹150
d) ₹200
Answer: b) ₹100 - What do the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 aim to promote?
a) Industrial growth
b) Tourism
c) Recycling and reducing the environmental impact of waste
d) Import of solid waste
Answer: c) Recycling and reducing the environmental impact of waste - Which of the following is not a key provision of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016?
a) Segregation at Source
b) Collection and Disposal
c) Promotion of plastic use
d) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Answer: c) Promotion of plastic use - SWM Cess is usually collected along with which tax?
a) Income Tax
b) Service Tax
c) Property Tax
d) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Answer: c) Property Tax - Which urban local body in India has recently proposed a new SWM Cess?
a) Delhi Municipal Corporation
b) Chennai Corporation
c) Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)
d) Mumbai Municipal Corporation
Answer: c) Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) - What constitutional articles in India deal with the Council of Ministers?
a) Article 72 and Article 73
b) Article 74 and Article 75
c) Article 76 and Article 77
d) Article 78 and Article 79
Answer: b) Article 74 and Article 75 - Who leads the Union Council of Ministers in India?
a) The President of India
b) The Chief Justice of India
c) The Prime Minister
d) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: c) The Prime Minister - How many types of ministers are there in the Council of Ministers in India?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: c) Three - Who assists cabinet ministers in their portfolios?
a) Prime Ministers
b) Ministers of State
c) Governors
d) Chief Ministers
Answer: b) Ministers of State - When was the current Union Council of Ministers sworn in?
a) June 1, 2024
b) June 5, 2024
c) June 9, 2024
d) June 15, 2024
Answer: c) June 9, 2024 - When was NCERT established?
a) 1951
b) 1961
c) 1971
d) 1981
Answer: b) 1961 - What is one of the key initiatives of NCERT?
a) National Census
b) National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)
c) National Sports Meet
d) National Health Survey
Answer: b) National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) - Where are the headquarters of NCERT located?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) New Delhi
d) Chennai
Answer: c) New Delhi - What was the reason for recent changes in NCERT textbooks?
a) Introduction of new scientific discoveries
b) Supreme Court order
c) International curriculum alignment
d) Government policy change
Answer: b) Supreme Court order - Which of the following is an objective of NCERT?
a) To assist and advise on agricultural policies
b) To assist and advise on academic matters related to school education
c) To manage public health services
d) To oversee industrial regulations
Answer: b) To assist and advise on academic matters related to school education - What is ‘Prerna Sthal’?
a) A new educational policy
b) A newly inaugurated area within the Parliament House Complex in India
c) A historical monument in Delhi
d) A new government scheme
Answer: b) A newly inaugurated area within the Parliament House Complex in India - What does Prerna Sthal house?
a) Government offices
b) Statues of eminent leaders and freedom fighters
c) Art galleries
d) Libraries
Answer: b) Statues of eminent leaders and freedom fighters - Who inaugurated the Prerna Sthal?
a) The President of India
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Vice President
d) The Chief Justice of India
Answer: c) The Vice President - The statues of which leaders are prominently located in Prerna Sthal?
a) Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
b) Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel
c) Subhas Chandra Bose and Bhagat Singh
d) Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: a) Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar - What is the main aim of the Prerna Sthal initiative?
a) To centralize statues scattered across the Parliament premises
b) To promote tourism in Delhi
c) To provide a recreational area for parliament members
d) To build new monuments
Answer: a) To centralize statues scattered across the Parliament premises - Who discovered the new species of snake eel in Odisha?
a) National Institute of Oceanography
b) Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
c) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
d) Indian Institute of Science
Answer: b) Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) - What is the name of the newly discovered snake eel species?
a) Ophichthus Odishai
b) Ophichthus Suryai
c) Ophichthus Indicus
d) Ophichthus Mohantyi
Answer: b) Ophichthus Suryai - In which district is the ZSI’s regional centre located where the discovery was made?
a) Puri
b) Cuttack
c) Ganjam
d) Bhadrak
Answer: c) Ganjam - Who was honored with the naming of the new species Ophichthus Suryai?
a) Sanjay Kumar Panda
b) Manas Ranjan Samal
c) Surya Kumar Mohanty
d) Mohan Charan Majhi
Answer: c) Surya Kumar Mohanty - What unique features distinguish Ophichthus Suryai from other species in its genus?
a) Color and size
b) Dorsal fin origin, vertebral count, and teeth patterns
c) Habitat and diet
d) Reproductive behavior
Answer: b) Dorsal fin origin, vertebral count, and teeth patterns - Which company is setting up a SiC semiconductor plant in Odisha?
a) Tata Electronics
b) SiCSem Private Limited
c) Reliance Semiconductor
d) Vedanta Semiconductors
Answer: b) SiCSem Private Limited - Where is SiCSem Private Limited based?
a) Mumbai
b) Bengaluru
c) Chennai
d) Hyderabad
Answer: c) Chennai - With which institution is SiCSem collaborating for the SiC crystal growth project?
a) IIT Bombay
b) IIT Bhubaneswar
c) IISc Bangalore
d) NIT Rourkela
Answer: b) IIT Bhubaneswar - What is the value of the SiC crystal growth project?
a) Rs 30 crore
b) Rs 45 crore
c) Rs 50 crore
d) Rs 60 crore
Answer: b) Rs 45 crore - What are the primary applications of the SiC semiconductor devices to be produced?
a) Mobile phones
b) Electric vehicles, fast chargers, green energy solutions
c) Home appliances
d) Medical devices
Answer: b) Electric vehicles, fast chargers, green energy solutions
Which Odia author received the Yuva Puraskar for 2024? - a) Surya Kumar Mohanty
b) Manas Ranjan Samal
c) Sanjay Kumar Panda
d) Mohan Charan Majhi
Answer: c) Sanjay Kumar Panda - For which book did Sanjay Kumar Panda receive the Yuva Puraskar?
a) Takia
b) Hu Baieaa
c) Gapa Kalika
d) Jhumuka
Answer: b) Hu Baieaa - What is the title of Manas Ranjan Samal’s award-winning book?
a) Takia
b) Hu Baieaa
c) Gapa Kalika
d) Jhumuka
Answer: c) Gapa Kalika - What genre are the award-winning books ‘Hu Baieaa’ and ‘Gapa Kalika’?
a) Poetry
b) Novels
c) Short stories
d) Essays
Answer: c) Short stories - How much cash prize will each award-winning author receive?
a) ₹25,000
b) ₹50,000
c) ₹75,000
d) ₹1,00,000
Answer: b) ₹50,000 - 16. Who is the Chief Minister of Odisha as of the latest council allocation?
a) Naveen Patnaik
b) Mohan Charan Majhi
c) Pravati Parida
d) KV Singhdeo
Answer: b) Mohan Charan Majhi - 17. Which minister is in charge of the Energy, Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment departments?
a) Suresh Pujari
b) Rabi Narayan Naik
c) KV Singhdeo
d) Prithiviraj Harichandan
Answer: c) KV Singhdeo - 18. Which departments does Pravati Parida oversee?
a) Revenue, Disaster Management
b) Mission Shakti, Tourism, Women and Child Development
c) Health and Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs
d) Commerce & Transport, Steel & Mines
Answer: b) Mission Shakti, Tourism, Women and Child Development - 19. Who is responsible for the School & Mass Education, ST & SC Development departments?
a) Nityananda Gond
b) Krushna Chandra Patra
c) Mukesh Mahaling
d) Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia
Answer: a) Nityananda Gond - 20. Which minister handles the Housing & Urban Development, Public Enterprises portfolios?
a) Pradeep Bal Samanta
b) Bibhuti Bhushan Jena
c) Krushna Chandra Mahapatra
d) Sampad Chandra Swain
Answer: c) Krushna Chandra Mahapatra - What is the primary objective of the EU Nature Restoration Plan?
A. Economic Growth
B. Political Integration
C. Nature Protection and Restoration
D. Urban Development
Answer: C - When was the final approval for the EU Nature Restoration Plan given?
A. June 1, 2024
B. June 17, 2024
C. July 1, 2024
D. May 15, 2024
Answer: B - How many EU member countries are involved in the Nature Restoration Plan?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 27
D. 30
Answer: C - What percentage of the EU’s land and sea areas are targeted for restoration by 2030?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
Answer: C - By which year does the EU aim to have all ecosystems in need of restoration addressed?
A. 2040
B. 2045
C. 2050
D. 2060
Answer: C - Which country disassociated itself from the final document of the Peace Summit in Switzerland?
A. China
B. India
C. Japan
D. Brazil
Answer: B - What was emphasized regarding Ukraine’s nuclear power plants?
A. Expansion of nuclear power
B. Safe operation and compliance with IAEA principles
C. Building new nuclear power plants
D. Closing down nuclear power plants
Answer: B - Which UN General Assembly Resolutions were referenced in the Peace Framework?
A. A/RES/ES-10/1 and A/RES/ES-10/6
B. A/RES/ES-11/1 and A/RES/ES-11/6
C. A/RES/ES-12/1 and A/RES/ES-12/6
D. A/RES/ES-13/1 and A/RES/ES-13/6
Answer: B - What is considered unacceptable in the context of the conflict, according to the Peace Framework?
A. Economic sanctions
B. Use of chemical weapons
C. Threat or use of nuclear weapons
D. Cyber-attacks
Answer: C - What humanitarian issue was highlighted in the Peace Framework?
A. Economic aid
B. Release of prisoners of war
C. Building infrastructure
D. Providing medical aid
Answer: B - Which ministry is responsible for the Deep Sea Mission in India?
A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
C. Ministry of Science and Technology
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B - What is the depth capability of the MATSYA 6000 submersible?
A. 4,000 meters
B. 5,000 meters
C. 6,000 meters
D. 7,000 meters
Answer: C - Which ocean area is targeted for deep-sea mining in the Deep Sea Mission?
A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Arctic Ocean
Answer: C - What is one of the key areas of focus for the Deep Sea Mission?
A. Space exploration
B. Urban development
C. Marine biodiversity conservation
D. Agricultural development
Answer: C - What technological elements are used in the Deep Sea Mission for exploration?
A. Satellites and drones
B. Robotics and artificial intelligence
C. Submarines and helicopters
D. Rockets and spacecraft
Answer: B - What is the aim of SDG 7?
A. Promote global trade
B. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
C. Enhance education quality
D. Improve healthcare systems
Answer: B - Which organization is NOT a custodian agency of SDG 7?
A. International Energy Agency (IEA)
B. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
C. United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer: D - How many people lacked access to electricity in 2022 according to the report?
A. 600 million
B. 685 million
C. 700 million
D. 750 million
Answer: B - Which region’s population growth outpaced new electricity connections?
A. South America
B. Sub-Saharan Africa
C. Southeast Asia
D. Eastern Europe
Answer: B - What aspect of energy does the SDG 7 report track?
A. Only renewable energy
B. Energy access, energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean cooking, and international cooperation
C. Fossil fuel consumption
D. Nuclear energy development
Answer: B - Where was the Exercise Red Flag 2024 held?
A. Edwards Air Force Base
B. Eielson Air Force Base
C. Nellis Air Force Base
D. Langley Air Force Base
Answer: B - How often is the Exercise Red Flag held?
A. Twice a year
B. Three times a year
C. Four times a year
D. Annually
Answer: C - Which of the following countries did NOT participate in Exercise Red Flag 2024?
A. India
B. Singapore
C. Japan
D. Germany
Answer: C - What does the Red Force in Exercise Red Flag primarily simulate?
A. Offensive operations
B. Air Defence
C. Naval combat
D. Ground attack
Answer: B - Which aircraft are used by the USAF Aggressor Squadron in Exercise Red Flag?
A. F-22 and F-35
B. F-16 and F-15
C. F-18 and F-35
D. F-22 and F-16
Answer: B - When was Mission Shakti launched?
A) 15th August 2001
B) 8th March 2001
C) 26th January 2001
D) 2nd October 2001
Answer: B) 8th March 2001 - What is the main objective of Mission Shakti?
A) Provide free education to women
B) Empower women through gainful activities by providing credit and market linkage
C) Establish women’s hospitals
D) Offer free legal advice to women
Answer: B) Empower women through gainful activities by providing credit and market linkage - Which day was chosen for the launch of Mission Shakti?
A) International Women’s Day
B) Independence Day
C) Republic Day
D) Gandhi Jayanti
Answer: A) International Women’s Day - What is the core focus of Women Self Help Groups (WSHGs) under Mission Shakti?
A) Legal empowerment
B) Socio-economic activities
C) Political engagement
D) Educational programs
Answer: B) Socio-economic activities - Who currently oversees Mission Shakti in Odisha?
A) Chief Minister
B) Finance Minister
C) Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida
D) Health Minister
Answer: C) Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida - When was the PM-KISAN scheme launched?
A) 24th February 2018
B) 24th February 2019
C) 24th February 2020
D) 24th February 2021
Answer: B) 24th February 2019 - How much financial benefit do farmers receive annually under the PM-KISAN scheme?
A) Rs 5,000
B) Rs 6,000
C) Rs 10,000
D) Rs 12,000
Answer: B) Rs 6,000 - How is the financial benefit distributed to farmers under PM-KISAN?
A) In two equal instalments
B) In three equal instalments
C) In four equal instalments
D) In one lump sum
Answer: B) In three equal instalments - Who is set to visit Odisha’s Bargarh district for the PM Kisan Utsav celebration?
A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) Chief Minister Mohan Majhi
C) Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida
D) Finance Minister
Answer: B) Chief Minister Mohan Majhi - What is the total amount being disbursed in the 17th instalment of PM-KISAN?
A) Rs 10,000 crore
B) Rs 15,000 crore
C) Rs 20,000 crore
D) Rs 25,000 crore
Answer: C) Rs 20,000 crore - What is the recent increase in the tiger cub population in Similipal?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 20
Answer: B) 12 - Who is the PCCF Wildlife and Chief Wildlife Warden of Odisha?
A) Pravati Parida
B) Mohan Majhi
C) Susanta Nanda
D) Narendra Modi
Answer: C) Susanta Nanda - What unique characteristic was noted in the recent tiger cub sighting in Similipal?
A) White tigers
B) Melanistic cubs
C) Albino cubs
D) Twin cubs
Answer: B) Melanistic cubs - What does the All Odisha Tiger Estimation report for 2023-24 indicate about Similipal’s tiger population?
A) 15 tigers
B) 20 tigers
C) 27 tigers
D) 30 tigers
Answer: C) 27 tigers - How many decades had passed since the last tiger cub breeding in Similipal North division before the recent sighting?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Answer: B) Three - When is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day observed?
A) June 15th
B) June 19th
C) June 21st
D) June 25th
Answer: B) June 19th - What genetic disorder is the focus of the awareness campaign in Odisha?
A) Thalassemia
B) Hemophilia
C) Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
D) Leukemia
Answer: C) Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) - How many districts in Odisha will the sickle cell screening campaign cover?
A) 15
B) 18
C) 21
D) 25
Answer: C) 21 - When will the Odisha sickle cell screening and awareness campaign take place?
A) June 15 – June 30
B) June 19 – July 3
C) July 1 – July 15
D) July 5 – July 20
Answer: B) June 19 – July 3 - Which organization passed the resolution for World Sickle Cell Awareness Day?
A) World Health Organization
B) United Nations General Assembly
C) Indian Government
D) Red Cross Society
Answer: B) United Nations General Assembly - When was Mission Shakti launched?
A) 15th August 2001
B) 8th March 2001
C) 26th January 2001
D) 2nd October 2001
Answer: B) 8th March 2001 - What is the main objective of Mission Shakti?
A) Provide free education to women
B) Empower women through gainful activities by providing credit and market linkage
C) Establish women’s hospitals
D) Offer free legal advice to women
Answer: B) Empower women through gainful activities by providing credit and market linkage - Which day was chosen for the launch of Mission Shakti?
A) International Women’s Day
B) Independence Day
C) Republic Day
D) Gandhi Jayanti
Answer: A) International Women’s Day - What is the core focus of Women Self Help Groups (WSHGs) under Mission Shakti?
A) Legal empowerment
B) Socio-economic activities
C) Political engagement
D) Educational programs
Answer: B) Socio-economic activities - Who currently oversees Mission Shakti in Odisha?
A) Chief Minister
B) Finance Minister
C) Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida
D) Health Minister
Answer: C) Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida - When was the PM-KISAN scheme launched?
A) 24th February 2018
B) 24th February 2019
C) 24th February 2020
D) 24th February 2021
Answer: B) 24th February 2019 - How much financial benefit do farmers receive annually under the PM-KISAN scheme?
A) Rs 5,000
B) Rs 6,000
C) Rs 10,000
D) Rs 12,000
Answer: B) Rs 6,000 - How is the financial benefit distributed to farmers under PM-KISAN?
A) In two equal instalments
B) In three equal instalments
C) In four equal instalments
D) In one lump sum
Answer: B) In three equal instalments - Who is set to visit Odisha’s Bargarh district for the PM Kisan Utsav celebration?
A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) Chief Minister Mohan Majhi
C) Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida
D) Finance Minister
Answer: B) Chief Minister Mohan Majhi - What is the total amount being disbursed in the 17th instalment of PM-KISAN?
A) Rs 10,000 crore
B) Rs 15,000 crore
C) Rs 20,000 crore
D) Rs 25,000 crore
Answer: C) Rs 20,000 crore - What is the recent increase in the tiger cub population in Similipal?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 20
Answer: B) 12 - Who is the PCCF Wildlife and Chief Wildlife Warden of Odisha?
A) Pravati Parida
B) Mohan Majhi
C) Susanta Nanda
D) Narendra Modi
Answer: C) Susanta Nanda - What unique characteristic was noted in the recent tiger cub sighting in Similipal?
A) White tigers
B) Melanistic cubs
C) Albino cubs
D) Twin cubs
Answer: B) Melanistic cubs - What does the All Odisha Tiger Estimation report for 2023-24 indicate about Similipal’s tiger population?
A) 15 tigers
B) 20 tigers
C) 27 tigers
D) 30 tigers
Answer: C) 27 tigers - How many decades had passed since the last tiger cub breeding in Similipal North division before the recent sighting?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Answer: B) Three - When is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day observed?
A) June 15th
B) June 19th
C) June 21st
D) June 25th
Answer: B) June 19th - What genetic disorder is the focus of the awareness campaign in Odisha?
A) Thalassemia
B) Hemophilia
C) Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
D) Leukemia
Answer: C) Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) - How many districts in Odisha will the sickle cell screening campaign cover?
A) 15
B) 18
C) 21
D) 25
Answer: C) 21 - When will the Odisha sickle cell screening and awareness campaign take place?
A) June 15 – June 30
B) June 19 – July 3
C) July 1 – July 15
D) July 5 – July 20
Answer: B) June 19 – July 3 - Which organization passed the resolution for World Sickle Cell Awareness Day?
A) World Health Organization
B) United Nations General Assembly
C) Indian Government
D) Red Cross Society
Answer: B) United Nations General Assembly
