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- What recent initiatives did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announce?
a) Launch of two surveys: ‘Inflation Expectations Survey of Households’ and ‘Consumer Confidence Survey’
b) Launch of two surveys: ‘Income Expectations Survey of Households’ and ‘Business Confidence Survey’
c) Launch of two surveys: ‘Employment Expectations Survey of Households’ and ‘Investor Confidence Survey’
d) Launch of two surveys: ‘Inflation Perception Survey of Households’ and ‘Market Confidence Survey’
Answer: a) Launch of two surveys: ‘Inflation Expectations Survey of Households’ and ‘Consumer Confidence Survey’ - What is the objective of the ‘Inflation Expectations Survey of Households’?
a) To capture subjective assessments on price movements and inflation, based on individual consumption baskets.
b) To capture qualitative responses from households on the employment scenario.
c) To capture quantitative data on consumer spending patterns.
d) To assess business sentiments regarding inflation.
Answer: a) To capture subjective assessments on price movements and inflation, based on individual consumption baskets. - What is the aim of the ‘Consumer Confidence Survey’?
a) To gather qualitative responses from households regarding their views on inflation.
b) To gather qualitative responses from households regarding their views on the general economic situation, employment scenario, price levels, household income, and spending.
c) To gather quantitative data on household income only.
d) To gather qualitative responses from households regarding their views on investment opportunities.
Answer: b) To gather qualitative responses from households regarding their views on the general economic situation, employment scenario, price levels, household income, and spending. - How much financial assistance did the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approve for Pakistan?
a) USD 1.1 million
b) USD 1.1 billion
c) USD 1.1 trillion
d) USD 1.1 billion in addition to other currencies
Answer: b) USD 1.1 billion - What is the IMF’s Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) aimed at?
a) Providing long-term financial assistance to low-income countries.
b) Providing short-term financial assistance to countries facing balance of payments problems.
c) Providing grants to developing nations.
d) Providing subsidies to advanced economies.
Answer: b) Providing short-term financial assistance to countries facing balance of payments problems. - What conditions are attached to disbursements under the IMF’s Stand-By Arrangement (SBA)?
a) Economic policies need not address the problems that led the country to seek funding.
b) Disbursements are unconditional.
c) Countries must address the problems that led them to seek funding and meet quantitative performance criteria.
d) Structural measures are not required.
Answer: c) Countries must address the problems that led them to seek funding and meet quantitative performance criteria. - What was discussed by G7 energy ministers in their recent meeting?
a) A possible time frame for phasing out nuclear power plants.
b) A possible time frame for phasing out renewable energy sources.
c) A possible time frame for phasing out coal-fired power plants.
d) A possible time frame for increasing coal production.
Answer: c) A possible time frame for phasing out coal-fired power plants. - What is the primary aim of the G7?
a) To discuss and coordinate military policies among advanced economies.
b) To discuss and coordinate economic policy among the world’s largest industrial nations.
c) To discuss and coordinate cultural policies among developing nations.
d) To discuss and coordinate sports policies among G7 countries.
Answer: b) To discuss and coordinate economic policy among the world’s largest industrial nations. - When was the G7 originally formed?
a) 1965
b) 1975
c) 1985
d) 1995
Answer: b) 1975 - What is the former name of the G7?
a) G-6
b) G-8
c) G-9
d) G-10
Answer: a) G-6 - What is the objective of the high-level event organized by the ESCMID and GLG on AMR?
a) To discuss space exploration.
b) To position research, science, and implementation on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) into the political agenda and address the crisis across sectors.
c) To promote tourism.
d) To discuss agriculture policies.
Answer: b) To position research, science, and implementation on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) into the political agenda and address the crisis across sectors. - Who are members of the Global Leaders Group (GLG) on AMR?
a) Only political leaders
b) Only scientists
c) World leaders and experts from across sectors
d) Only representatives from pharmaceutical companies
Answer: c) World leaders and experts from across sectors - What is the purpose of the Green taxonomy?
a) To promote unsustainable investments
b) To prevent informed investment decisions
c) To assist investors in making informed investment decisions and channel investment toward sustainable or green economic activities and assets.
d) To confuse investors
Answer: c) To assist investors in making informed investment decisions and channel investment toward sustainable or green economic activities and assets. - What is the Green taxonomy?
a) A classification system that defines which economic activities and assets are “green” or environmentally sustainable.
b) A classification system that defines which economic activities and assets are “red” or environmentally unsustainable.
c) A classification system that defines which economic activities and assets are “blue” or socially sustainable.
d) A classification system that defines which economic activities and assets are “yellow” or economically sustainable.
Answer: a) A classification system that defines which economic activities and assets are “green” or environmentally sustainable. - What does the Green taxonomy aim to prevent?
a) Greenwashing
b) Environmental conservation
c) Investment growth
d) Economic development
Answer: a) Greenwashing - What regions could the RBI and the Finance Ministry look at for a layered green taxonomy?
a) The Americas
b) Europe
c) The ASEAN region
d) Africa
Answer: c) The ASEAN region - How many cities will the surveys announced by RBI be conducted in?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 19
d) 20
Answer: c) 19 - What is the purpose of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households?
a) To capture qualitative responses from households regarding their views on the general economic situation.
b) To capture subjective assessments on price movements and inflation, based on individual consumption baskets.
c) To gather quantitative data on consumer spending patterns.
d) To assess business sentiments regarding inflation.
Answer: b) To capture subjective assessments on price movements and inflation, based on individual consumption baskets. - What does the Consumer Confidence Survey aim to gather?
a) Quantitative data on consumer spending patterns.
b) Qualitative responses from households regarding their views on the general economic situation.
c) Qualitative responses from households regarding their views on investment opportunities.
d) Qualitative responses from households regarding their views on the employment scenario.
Answer: b) Qualitative responses from households regarding their views on the general economic situation. - Who provides secretariat support for the Global Leaders Group (GLG) on AMR?
a) The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
b) The World Health Organization (WHO)
c) The European Union (EU)
d) The Quadripartite Joint Secretariat (QJS) on Antimicrobial Resistance
Answer: d) The Quadripartite Joint Secretariat (QJS) on Antimicrobial Resistance - What is the name of the system developed by DRDO to enhance the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capability?
A) SMART
B) SMT
C) FAST
D) TORP
Answer: A) SMART - Where was the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system successfully tested?
A) Chandipur, Odisha
B) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha
C) Mumbai, Maharashtra
D) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha - What is the primary objective of the ban on visitors entering Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha?
A) Protection of tigers
B) Preservation of birds
C) Conservation of saltwater crocodiles
D) Safeguarding elephants
Answer: C) Conservation of saltwater crocodiles - When will the ban on visitors entering Bhitarkanika National Park be lifted?
A) August 31
B) June 30
C) July 31
D) September 30
Answer: C) July 31 - What is the duration of the ban on visitors entering Bhitarkanika National Park?
A) Two months
B) Four months
C) Three months
D) Six months
Answer: C) Three months - What is the reason behind the ban on visitors entering Bhitarkanika National Park?
A) Bird migration
B) Forest fires
C) Mating season of saltwater crocodiles
D) Monsoon season
Answer: C) Mating season of saltwater crocodiles - Which railway station in Odisha is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?
A) Cuttack
B) Puri
C) Bhubaneswar
D) Rourkela
Answer: A) Cuttack - What is the project cost for the redevelopment of Cuttack railway station?
A) Rs 200 crore
B) Rs 303 crore
C) Rs 500 crore
D) Rs 100 crore
Answer: B) Rs 303 crore - When was the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme launched by the Ministry of Railways?
A) February 2020
B) February 2021
C) February 2022
D) February 2023
Answer: D) February 2023 - What is the goal of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?
A) To increase ticket prices
B) To modernize railway stations
C) To decrease train frequency
D) To privatize railway operations
Answer: B) To modernize railway stations - What was the percentage increase in Odisha’s gross GST collection in April 2024 compared to April 2023?
A) 17.21%
B) 32.94%
C) 13%
D) 23.15%
Answer: A) 17.21% - What is the national average growth rate for GST collection during the same period?
A) 17.21%
B) 32.94%
C) 13%
D) 23.15%
Answer: C) 13% - What is the total GST collection in Odisha in April 2024?
A) Rs 5902.25 crore
B) Rs 2996.05 crore
C) Rs 2081.83 crore
D) Rs 303 crore
Answer: A) Rs 5902.25 crore - Which component of the GST revenue showed the highest growth rate in Odisha in April 2024?
A) State GST revenue
B) Integrated GST settlement
C) Central GST revenue
D) Compensation Cess
Answer: A) State GST revenue - How many e-waybills were generated in Odisha in April 2024?
A) 20.90 lakh
B) 23.15 lakh
C) 10.76%
D) 32.94%
Answer: B) 23.15 lakh - What was the growth rate in e-waybill generation in Odisha in April 2024 compared to April 2023?
A) 20.90 lakh
B) 23.15 lakh
C) 10.76%
D) 32.94%
Answer: C) 10.76% - Which animal’s breeding season led to the ban on visitors entering Bhitarkanika National Park?
A) Tigers
B) Saltwater crocodiles
C) Elephants
D) Bears
Answer: B) Saltwater crocodiles - What are the primary disturbances caused to saltwater crocodiles during their mating season?
A) Noise pollution
B) Air pollution
C) Water pollution
D) Human interference
Answer: D) Human interference - Which Indian state’s railway stations are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?
A) Karnataka
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Odisha
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Odisha - What is the primary aim of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?
A) To increase train frequency
B) To modernize railway stations
C) To decrease ticket prices
D) To privatize railway operations
Answer: B) To modernize railway stations - What recent scientific discovery suggests an enhanced possibility of water ice occurrence on the moon’s polar craters?
A) Study by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
B) Research conducted by ISRO’s Space Applications Centre
C) Investigation by ESA’s University of Southern California
D) Collaboration between JAXA and IIT Kanpur
Answer: B) Research conducted by ISRO’s Space Applications Centre - Which region of the moon shows a higher concentration of water ice according to the recent study?
A) Equatorial region
B) Northern polar region
C) Southern polar region
D) Nearside region
Answer: B) Northern polar region - What is believed to be the primary source of sub-surface water ice in the lunar poles?
A) Meteorite impacts
B) Out-gassing during volcanism
C) Solar wind deposition
D) Asteroid collisions
Answer: B) Out-gassing during volcanism - What is AUKUS and what are its main objectives?
A) A financial alliance focusing on cryptocurrency regulation
B) A security pact between the US, UK, and Australia
C) A trade agreement between Asia-Pacific nations
D) An environmental initiative aimed at reducing ocean pollution
Answer: B) A security pact between the US, UK, and Australia - Which country is not expected to be part of the nuclear-powered attack submarines project under AUKUS?
A) United Kingdom
B) Australia
C) South Korea
D) United States
Answer: C) South Korea - What is the primary focus of “Pillar two” under AUKUS?
A) Development of renewable energy technologies
B) Enhancing diplomatic relations in the Asia-Pacific region
C) Developing advanced war-fighting capabilities
D) Promoting cultural exchanges between member countries
Answer: C) Developing advanced war-fighting capabilities - When did the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act come into effect?
A) May 1, 2014
B) April 22, 2010
C) June 5, 2017
D) March 8, 2012
Answer: A) May 1, 2014 - What is the primary aim of the Street Vendors Act?
A) To ban street vending in urban areas
B) To regulate the sale of luxury goods on the streets
C) To protect and legalize the vending rights of street vendors
D) To increase taxes on street vendors
Answer: C) To protect and legalize the vending rights of street vendors - What governance structure does the Street Vendors Act establish?
A) Urban Development Councils
B) City Planning Committees
C) Town Vending Committees
D) Municipal Regulatory Authorities
Answer: C) Town Vending Committees - What committee does the Act propose for addressing grievances and disputes related to street vending?
A) Street Vendor Appeals Tribunal
B) Grievance Redressal Committee
C) Urban Dispute Resolution Panel
D) Vendors’ Rights Commission
Answer: B) Grievance Redressal Committee - Where will the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection be hosted in 2024?
A) New Delhi, India
B) Kochi, Kerala, India
C) Canberra, Australia
D) Oslo, Norway
Answer: B) Kochi, Kerala, India - What is the primary focus of the 46th ATCM agenda?
A) Strategic planning for sustainable management of the Arctic
B) Biodiversity prospecting in Antarctica
C) Addressing climate change impacts in the Southern Ocean
D) Strategic planning for sustainable management of Antarctica
Answer: D) Strategic planning for sustainable management of Antarctica - Which of the following is not a focus area of the 26th CEP agenda?
A) Antarctic environment evaluation
B) Impact assessment of climate change
C) Management of area protection plans
D) Conservation of Arctic biodiversity
Answer: D) Conservation of Arctic biodiversity - When was India’s first Antarctic research station, Dakshin Gangotri, established?
A) 1983
B) 1975
C) 1990
D) 2001
Answer: A) 1983 - How many year-round research stations does India currently operate in Antarctica?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: B) Two - What is India’s Antarctic research station established in 1989?
A) Maitri
B) Dakshin Gangotri
C) Bharati
D) Shiva
Answer: A) Maitri - What did India enact in 2022, reaffirming its commitment to the Antarctic Treaty?
A) Arctic Act
B) Antarctic Protection Law
C) Antarctic Act
D) Polar Research Legislation
Answer: C) Antarctic Act - Who was awarded the 2024 Goldman Prize from Asia?
A) Greta Thunberg
B) Al Gore
C) Alok Shukla
D) Vandana Shiva
Answer: C) Alok Shukla - What movement is Alok Shukla associated with?
A) Save the Rainforest
B) Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan
C) Greenpeace India
D) Himalayan Environmental Protection Initiative
Answer: B) Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan - What is the Goldman Environmental Prize also known as?
A) Earth Prize
B) Nature Award
C) Green Nobel
D) Eco Laureate
Answer: C) Green Nobel - What is the recent issue between India and China concerning the Shaksgam valley?
a) China’s attempt to annex the Shaksgam valley
b) India’s protest against China’s construction in the Shaksgam valley
c) India’s acceptance of the 1963 China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement
d) Pakistan’s refusal to cede the Shaksgam valley to China
Answer: b) India’s protest against China’s construction in the Shaksgam valley - When was the Shaksgam valley ceded by Pakistan to China?
a) 1962
b) 1963
c) 1965
d) 1971
Answer: b) 1963 - Which mountain range is situated to the south of the Shaksgam Valley?
a) Himalayas
b) Karakoram Range
c) Kun Lun Mountains
d) Siachen Glacier
Answer: b) Karakoram Range - What has led to the crisis of confidence in the Indian spice export industry?
a) Price fluctuations in the global market
b) Allegations of contamination in spice mixes
c) Trade restrictions imposed by neighboring countries
d) Shortage of spice production in India
Answer: b) Allegations of contamination in spice mixes - Which toxic chemical has been cited in the complaints against Indian spice mixes?
a) Lead
b) Mercury
c) Ethylene oxide
d) Arsenic
Answer: c) Ethylene oxide - Which organization in India has initiated mandatory testing of spice products shipped abroad?
a) Ministry of Commerce
b) Spices Board of India
c) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
d) Export Promotion Council
Answer: b) Spices Board of India - When is International Labour Day observed?
a) 1st May
b) 15th May
c) 1st June
d) 15th June
Answer: a) 1st May - What event marked the start of International Labour Day?
a) The Haymarket Affair
b) The Boston Tea Party
c) The French Revolution
d) The Great Depression
Answer: a) The Haymarket Affair - In which year did socialist parties in Europe decide to celebrate May 1 as International Labour Day?
a) 1886
b) 1889
c) 1900
d) 1920
Answer: b) 1889 - Where is the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) based?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) Bengaluru
d) Delhi
Answer: c) Bengaluru - Which constellation does Antares belong to?
a) Orion
b) Scorpius
c) Ursa Major
d) Canis Major
Answer: b) Scorpius - What is Antares’ surface temperature compared to the sun’s?
a) Cooler
b) Hotter
c) Same
d) Unpredictable
Answer: a) Cooler - What does SMART stand for in the context of DRDO’s recent test?
a) Super Missile-Assisted Response Technology
b) Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo
c) Strategic Missile Attack and Reconnaissance Tool
d) Smart Munition Augmented for Reconnaissance and Targeting
Answer: b) Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo - What is the main aim of the SMART system?
a) Enhancing radar capabilities
b) Improving communication systems
c) Enhancing anti-submarine warfare capabilities
d) Enhancing missile defense systems
Answer: c) Enhancing anti-submarine warfare capabilities - What is unique about the SMART system’s torpedoes?
a) They are heavier than conventional torpedoes
b) They have shorter range than conventional torpedoes
c) They can target submarines beyond conventional range
d) They rely on chemical propulsion
Answer: c) They can target submarines beyond conventional range - Who is the current Prime Minister of India?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Rahul Gandhi
c) Arvind Kejriwal
d) Manmohan Singh
Answer: a) Narendra Modi - What is the capital city of Japan?
a) Beijing
b) Tokyo
c) Seoul
d) Bangkok
Answer: b) Tokyo - Who wrote the famous novel “To Kill a Mockingbird”?
a) Harper Lee
b) J.K. Rowling
c) Stephen King
d) Ernest Hemingway
Answer: a) Harper Lee - What is the chemical symbol for gold?
a) Go
b) Ag
c) Au
d) Gu
Answer: c) Au - Who painted the Mona Lisa?
a) Michelangelo
b) Leonardo da Vinci
c) Pablo Picasso
d) Vincent van Gogh
Answer: b) Leonardo da Vinci - What is the primary objective behind setting up theme-based booths in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) areas in Odisha by the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
A) To increase tourist footfall in tribal areas
B) To promote indigenous traditions and culture
C) To conduct medical camps for tribal communities
D) To distribute free food and clothing to tribal populations
Answer: B) To promote indigenous traditions and culture - How many PVTGs are there in Odisha, according to recent data?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 13
D) 20
Answer: C) 13 - Which of the following groups is not listed as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Odisha?
A) Paudi Bhuiya
B) Juang
C) Saura
D) Kondh
Answer: D) Kondh - What has helped achieve 100% PVTG enrolment for voter registration in Odisha?
A) Distribution of cash incentives
B) Voter education content in local dialects
C) Installation of mobile charging stations
D) Construction of new roads
Answer: B) Voter education content in local dialects - Which of the following cultural forms has been used as an effective tool for voter education and awareness in tribal areas of Odisha?
A) Classical dance
B) Opera
C) Street plays
D) Mime
Answer: C) Street plays - What is the recent initiative implemented by Sambalpur Zoo authorities to protect animals from extreme heat?
A) Introduction of air-conditioned enclosures
B) Installation of misting systems
C) Provision of sunscreen lotion for animals
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Installation of misting systems - In which year was the zoo at Motijharan in Sambalpur renamed as “Sambalpur Zoo & Rescue Centre”?
A) 2019
B) 2020
C) 2021
D) 2023
Answer: D) 2023 - How many animals are housed in Sambalpur Zoo & Rescue Centre currently?
A) 200
B) 300
C) 400
D) 333
Answer: D) 333 - Which of the following animals is not listed as part of the Schedule-1 species in Sambalpur Zoo & Rescue Centre?
A) Leopard
B) Sloth bear
C) Tiger
D) Peacock
Answer: C) Tiger - Which wildlife division initiated a botanical garden near Sambalpur Zoo last year?
A) Bhubaneswar Wildlife Division
B) Chandaka Wildlife Division
C) Hirakud Wildlife Division
D) Simlipal Wildlife Division
Answer: C) Hirakud Wildlife Division - Who won the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2023-24, defeating Gokulam FC?
A) Kerala FC
B) Bengaluru FC
C) Odisha FC
D) Mumbai City FC
Answer: C) Odisha FC - Where is FIFA headquartered?
A) London, UK
B) Paris, France
C) New York, USA
D) Zurich, Switzerland
Answer: D) Zurich, Switzerland - Who congratulated Odisha FC Women’s team for their achievement in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2023-24?
A) Prime Minister of India
B) President of India
C) FIFA President
D) Chief Minister of Odisha
Answer: C) FIFA President - How many wins did Odisha FC Women’s team secure in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2023-24?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
Answer: B) 10 - Which district in Odisha faces significant migration issues, with thousands leaving annually for job opportunities in other states?
A) Cuttack
B) Kalahandi
C) Puri
D) Bargarh
Answer: B) Kalahandi - Which village in Golamunda block of Kalahandi district has witnessed a large-scale migration of its population for work?
A) Bhanjanagar
B) Manjhari
C) Narla
D) Junagarh
Answer: B) Manjhari - What is cited as a reason for the surge in migration from Kalahandi district?
A) Abundance of job opportunities
B) Efficient administration
C) Lack of employment opportunities
D) High-quality infrastructure
Answer: C) Lack of employment opportunities - What has been the administrative response to the migration issue in Kalahandi district?
A) Proactive measures to address the root causes
B) Ignoring the problem
C) Implementing strict travel restrictions
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Ignoring the problem - Despite challenges, why do migrants continue to seek opportunities elsewhere according to the article?
A) To experience different cultures
B) To escape family responsibilities
C) To support their families
D) To avoid taxes
Answer: C) To support their families - What impact does migration have on villages like Manjhari in Kalahandi district?
A) Population growth
B) Economic prosperity
C) Depopulation
D) Improved infrastructure
Answer: C) Depopulation - What is the World Press Freedom Index?
A. An annual index measuring journalists’ freedom
B. A ranking of countries based on their GDP
C. An index measuring internet freedom
D. A ranking of countries based on their military strength
Answer: A. An annual index measuring journalists’ freedom - Which organization compiles the World Press Freedom Index?
A. United Nations
B. World Bank
C. Reporters Without Borders
D. International Monetary Fund
Answer: C. Reporters Without Borders - What is India’s score in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index?
A. 36.62
B. 31.28
C. 50.00
D. 25.00
Answer: B. 31.28 - What is India’s rank in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index?
A. 161
B. 159
C. 180
D. 100
Answer: B. 159 - Which two countries topped the World Press Freedom Index?
A. India and China
B. Norway and Denmark
C. USA and UK
D. Russia and North Korea
Answer: B. Norway and Denmark - Which country was at the bottom of the World Press Freedom Index?
A. China
B. Syria
C. India
D. Eritrea
Answer: D. Eritrea - When is International Leopard Day celebrated?
A. March 3
B. April 3
C. May 3
D. June 3
Answer: C. May 3 - What is the significance of leopards in ecosystems?
A. They indicate pollution levels
B. They are indicators of a healthy ecosystem
C. They control earthquakes
D. They predict weather changes
Answer: B. They are indicators of a healthy ecosystem - Which countries are part of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network?
A. USA, UK, Russia, China, India
B. USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
C. USA, France, Germany, Japan, Brazil
D. USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, South Africa
Answer: B. USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand - What is the primary purpose of the Five Eyes alliance?
A. Economic cooperation
B. Cultural exchange
C. Intelligence sharing
D. Military alliance
Answer: C. Intelligence sharing - What is a Standard Essential Patent (SEP)?
A. A patent for non-essential inventions
B. A patent for software development
C. A patent crucial for implementing a standard
D. A patent for medical devices
Answer: C. A patent crucial for implementing a standard - How are standards defined in the context of SEPs?
A. By individual companies
B. By governmental bodies
C. By international organizations
D. By consumer preferences
Answer: C. By international organizations - What is the title of the event organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?
A. Global Development Summit
B. Sustainable Development Goals Forum
C. Localizing the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way
D. UN Population Fund Convention
Answer: C. Localizing the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way - When is the event “Localizing the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way” scheduled to take place?
A. 57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development
B. 57th General Assembly of the United Nations
C. 57th International Women’s Day
D. 57th Anniversary of India’s Independence
Answer: A. 57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development - When was the Commission on Population and Development established?
A. 1930
B. 1946
C. 1955
D. 1960
Answer: B. 1946 - How many member countries are in the Commission on Population and Development?
A. 57
B. 47
C. 37
D. 27
Answer: B. 47 - How often are the meetings of the Commission on Population and Development held?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every four years
Answer: A. Every year - What is the primary focus of the Commission on Population and Development?
A. Economic development
B. Environmental conservation
C. Population issues
D. Human rights
Answer: C. Population issues - What kind of crisis is India facing regarding technology companies and SEPs?
A. Economic crisis
B. Environmental crisis
C. Legal crisis
D. Health crisis
Answer: C. Legal crisis - Who has been left to regulate SEPs, leading to the crisis in India?
A. Legislative bodies
B. Technology companies
C. Judiciary
D. International organizations
Answer: C. Judiciary - What is the primary objective of the Odisha government’s initiative to conduct a leopard count?
A) Determine the population of tigers in the state
B) Assess the decline in the leopard population
C) Evaluate the effectiveness of wildlife sanctuaries
D) Monitor the population of leopards and their habitats
Answer: B) Assess the decline in the leopard population - How is intensive monitoring carried out in tiger reserves for the leopard count?
A) Using drones equipped with infrared cameras
B) Deploying trap cameras in 2km X 2km grids
C) Conducting aerial surveys
D) Setting up live traps in strategic locations
Answer: B) Deploying trap cameras in 2km X 2km grids - Which tiger reserve is utilizing camera traps for the leopard enumeration in Odisha?
A) Similipal Tiger Reserve
B) Bhitarkanika Tiger Reserve
C) Satkosia Tiger Reserve
D) Chandaka Elephant Reserve
Answer: A) Similipal Tiger Reserve - What was the total number of leopards in Odisha according to the Status of Leopard in India 2022 report?
A) 760 in 2018
B) 568 in 2022
C) 976 in 2020
D) 632 in 2019
Answer: B) 568 in 2022 - Which institution collaborated with state Forest departments for the fifth cycle of leopard population estimation?
A) National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
B) Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)
C) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
D) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Answer: A) National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) - Who has been appointed as the President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)?
A) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
B) VK Pandian
C) Sujata Karthikeyan
D) Shalini Pandit
Answer: A) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra - What is the primary purpose of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)?
A) Resolving disputes related to land acquisitions
B) Handling criminal appeals
C) Effectively resolving business-related disputes
D) Reviewing environmental regulations
Answer: C) Effectively resolving business-related disputes - When is the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) scheduled to commence operations?
A) January 1
B) April 1
C) July 1
D) October 1
Answer: C) July 1 - How many State benches are there for the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) across the nation?
A) 15
B) 25
C) 31
D) 40
Answer: C) 31 - Which Act mandates the establishment of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)?
A) Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act)
B) Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act, 2017
C) Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
D) Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
Answer: A) Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act) - What is the primary objective of the exhibition ‘Abhivyakti’ held in Bhubaneswar?
A) Showcasing ancient artifacts
B) Promoting international artists
C) Featuring renowned paintings by legendary artists
D) Displaying modern sculptures
Answer: C) Featuring renowned paintings by legendary artists - How many paintings are on display at the ‘Abhivyakti’ exhibition?
A) 20
B) 36
C) 50
D) 60
Answer: B) 36 - Whose work is featured in the exhibition, depicting men playing carrom in an evening market?
A) MF Husain
B) Bhupen Khakhar
C) Sayed Haider Raza
D) FN Souza
Answer: B) Bhupen Khakhar - What is depicted in Samarendra Nath Ghosh’s painting ‘Homemakers of a Bengal Village’?
A) Urban cityscape
B) Marine life
C) Women engaged in household chores
D) Historical battle scene
Answer: C) Women engaged in household chores - When will the elephant census be conducted in Odisha?
A) May 15 to 17
B) May 22 to 24
C) June 1 to 3
D) June 10 to 12
Answer: B) May 22 to 24 - What method will be used for the elephant census in Odisha?
A) Aerial surveys
B) Direct count method
C) Satellite imaging
D) Transect surveys
Answer: B) Direct count method - How many machans will be constructed for the elephant census?
A) 500
B) 800
C) 1,136
D) 1,500
Answer: C) 1,136 - Why was Sujata Karthikeyan replaced as Secretary, Mission Shakti by the Odisha government?
A) Allegations of involvement in corruption
B) Election Commission of India’s instruction
C) Retirement from service
D) Health reasons
Answer: B) Election Commission of India’s instruction - Who takes on the additional charge as Secretary of Mission Shakti and Secretary, Odia Language, Literature and Culture?
A) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
B) VK Pandian
C) Sujata Karthikeyan
D) Shalini Pandit
Answer: D) Shalini Pandit - Why was Sujata Karthikeyan transferred to a non-public dealing department?
A) Allegations of acting as an agent of the ruling party
B) Retirement from service
C) Involvement in a major scandal
D) Health reasons
Answer: A) Allegations of acting as an agent of the ruling party - What recent initiative has the Centre undertaken in collaboration with Bank of India?
a) Launch of a pensioners’ welfare scheme
b) Introduction of digital pension processing portal
c) Integration of five banks for pension services
d) Implementation of a new tax reform
Answer: c) Integration of five banks for pension services - What is the primary objective of the Integrated Pensioners’ Portal launched by the Centre?
a) Enhancing digital literacy among pensioners
b) Providing monthly pension hikes
c) Achieving transparency and efficiency in pension-related services
d) Encouraging early retirement schemes
Answer: c) Achieving transparency and efficiency in pension-related services - Which astronauts are set to launch inside the Starliner crew capsule built by Boeing?
a) Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
b) John Glenn and Yuri Gagarin
c) Sally Ride and Valentina Tereshkova
d) Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams
Answer: d) Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams - What is the destination of the astronauts aboard the Starliner crew capsule?
a) Mars
b) International Space Station (ISS)
c) Moon
d) Jupiter
Answer: b) International Space Station (ISS) - Who has been appointed as the President of the Goods & Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)?
a) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
b) Raghuram Rajan
c) Arun Jaitley
d) Narendra Modi
Answer: a) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra - What is the tenure of Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra as the President of GSTAT?
a) 5 years
b) 4 years or until the age of 70, whichever is earlier
c) 10 years
d) Lifetime tenure
Answer: b) 4 years or until the age of 70, whichever is earlier - How many GSTAT benches does the Centre plan to set up across the country?
a) 10
b) 20
c) 31
d) 50
Answer: c) 31 - What is the purpose of the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP)?
a) Observing general elections in various countries
b) Promoting international tourism
c) Facilitating diplomatic relations
d) Engaging with Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of other countries
Answer: d) Engaging with Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of other countries - Who inaugurated the International Election Visitors’ Programme in New Delhi?
a) Sam Altman
b) CEC Shri Rajiv Kumar
c) Barry Wilmore
d) Sunita Williams
Answer: b) CEC Shri Rajiv Kumar - What does AGI stand for and what is its distinguishing feature compared to narrow AI?
a) Artificial General Instruction, focuses on specific tasks
b) Advanced Genetic Intelligence, adapts to new environments
c) Artificial General Intelligence, learns and applies knowledge across a wide range of tasks
d) Automated Global Integration, operates within predefined parameters
Answer: c) Artificial General Intelligence, learns and applies knowledge across a wide range of tasks
