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- Who will receive the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award for Odissi dance?
(a) Kumkum Lal
(b) Guru Lakshmikanta Palit
(c) Guru Dhaneswar Swain
(d) Uttam Mohanty
Ans: (a) Kumkum Lal - Which award is given to Guru Lakshmikanta Palit?
(a) Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award for Odissi dance
(b) Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award for music
(c) Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award for percussion
(d) Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award for cinema
Ans: (b) Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award for music - Who has been honored with the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award in the field of cinema?
(a) Kumkum Lal
(b) Guru Lakshmikanta Palit
(c) Guru Dhaneswar Swain
(d) Uttam Mohanty
Ans: (d) Uttam Mohanty - Which artist will receive the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Prativa Samman for Kuchipudi?
(a) Pompi Paul
(b) Rajnita Mehra
(c) Avijit Das
(d) Rohita Pradhan
Ans: (c) Avijit Das - Which of the following is NOT a recipient of the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Prativa Samman?
(a) Pompi Paul
(b) Rajnita Mehra
(c) Avijit Das
(d) Guru Lakshmikanta Palit
Ans: (d) Guru Lakshmikanta Palit - The Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award is named after which legendary figure?
(a) Guru Dhaneswar Swain
(b) Guru Lakshmikanta Palit
(c) Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
(d) Uttam Mohanty
Ans: (c) Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra - Which scheme aims to enhance state universities by upgrading their infrastructure in Odisha?
(a) NEP 2020
(b) PM-USHA
(c) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
(d) Juvenile Justice Act
Ans: (b) PM-USHA - What was the original name of the PM-USHA scheme when it was launched in 2013?
(a) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
(b) NEP 2020
(c) National Institutional Ranking Framework
(d) National Education Policy
Ans: (a) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan - Which initiative is aligned with the NEP 2020 to improve higher education in Odisha?
(a) Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award
(b) PM-USHA
(c) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act
(d) SSEPD
Ans: (b) PM-USHA - Who organized the meeting to discuss inclusivity in the juvenile justice system for children with disabilities?
(a) UNICEF
(b) Department of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
(c) Orissa High Court Juvenile Justice Committee
(d) Women and Child Development Department
Ans: (c) Orissa High Court Juvenile Justice Committee - What is the primary legislation governing juvenile justice in India?
(a) PM-USHA Scheme
(b) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
(c) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
(d) NEP 2020
Ans: (b) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 - Which artist is recognized for contributions to Odissi music (mardala)?
(a) Pompi Paul
(b) Rajnita Mehra
(c) Avijit Das
(d) Rohita Pradhan
Ans: (d) Rohita Pradhan - Which department collaborated with the Orissa High Court Juvenile Justice Committee for the meeting on juvenile justice?
(a) Ministry of Education
(b) Department of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
(c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(d) UNICEF
Ans: (b) Department of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities - Which scheme was renamed in 2018 to PM-USHA?
(a) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
(b) National Institutional Ranking Framework
(c) National Education Policy
(d) Juvenile Justice Act
Ans: (a) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan - Which artist will receive the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Prativa Samman for Odissi dance along with Pompi Paul?
(a) Rajnita Mehra
(b) Avijit Das
(c) Rohita Pradhan
(d) Guru Dhaneswar Swain
Ans: (a) Rajnita Mehra - What is one of the key objectives of the PM-USHA scheme?
(a) Enhancing the quality of cinema
(b) Promoting research and innovation
(c) Increasing the number of awards for classical dance
(d) Improving access to entertainment
Ans: (b) Promoting research and innovation - Who is the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court?
(a) Dharmendra Pradhan
(b) The name is not mentioned in the provided information
(c) The Orissa High Court Juvenile Justice Committee
(d) The Minister of Women and Child Development
Ans: (b) The name is not mentioned in the provided information - Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the PM-USHA scheme?
(a) Curriculum enhancement
(b) Teacher training
(c) Strengthening institutional governance
(d) Increasing the number of Odissi dance awards
Ans: (d) Increasing the number of Odissi dance awards - Which organization collaborated with the Orissa High Court for the juvenile justice meeting?
(a) The Ministry of Education
(b) UNICEF
(c) Department of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
(d) Department of Health
Ans: (b) UNICEF - What does the acronym NEP stand for in the context of education schemes?
(a) National Education Policy
(b) National Employment Program
(c) New Education Project
(d) National Engagement Policy
Ans: (a) National Education Policy - What term did President Droupadi Murmu introduce to describe the high stress experienced by ordinary citizens in courtrooms?
(a) White Coat Syndrome
(b) Black Coat Syndrome
(c) Blue Coat Syndrome
(d) Green Coat Syndrome
Ans: (b) Black Coat Syndrome - According to President Murmu, what is the range of time cases can span in the Indian judiciary?
(a) 5 to 15 years
(b) 10 to 32 years
(c) 15 to 25 years
(d) 20 to 40 years
Ans: (b) 10 to 32 years - What did Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud stress about complacency in the judiciary?
(a) It is acceptable under certain conditions.
(b) It is unacceptable.
(c) It is necessary for a balanced approach.
(d) It is unavoidable due to case volume.
Ans: (b) It is unacceptable. - What is the national average disposal rate of cases mentioned by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud?
(a) 80%
(b) 85%
(c) 90%
(d) 95%
Ans: (d) 95% - Which government directive requires LGBTQIA+ couples to be recognized as members of the same household?
(a) Bank Accounts
(b) Ration Cards
(c) Medical Interventions
(d) Prison Rights
Ans: (b) Ration Cards - What significant legal change occurred in India in 2018 regarding LGBTQIA+ rights?
(a) Recognition of same-sex marriages
(b) Legalization of same-sex marriage
(c) Decriminalization of consensual homosexual acts
(d) Prohibition of transgender discrimination
Ans: (c) Decriminalization of consensual homosexual acts - What did the Supreme Court of India recently decline to grant legal recognition to?
(a) Transgender identity
(b) Same-sex marriages
(c) Intersex rights
(d) LGBTQIA+ adoption rights
Ans: (b) Same-sex marriages - What status was recently awarded to Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN)?
(a) Miniratna
(b) Maharatna
(c) Navratna
(d) Mini-Maharana
Ans: (c) Navratna - When was the Supreme Court of India established?
(a) January 28, 1947
(b) January 28, 1950
(c) August 31, 1950
(d) January 1, 1950
Ans: (b) January 28, 1950 - How many projects is SJVN currently operating with a total installed capacity of 2,466.5 MW?
(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 13
(d) 15
Ans: (c) 13 - What does the She-Box portal aim to improve for women?
(a) Financial literacy
(b) Work-life balance
(c) Safety in the workplace
(d) Professional training
Ans: (c) Safety in the workplace - What does the She-Box portal provide for filing complaints?
(a) A physical submission system
(b) A centralized platform
(c) An email submission system
(d) A telephone helpline
Ans: (b) A centralized platform - Which country’s legal recognition of same-sex marriage began in 2001?
(a) Canada
(b) United States
(c) Netherlands
(d) Germany
Ans: (c) Netherlands - What was a key feature of the She-Box portal launched by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development?
(a) It tracks the financial compensation of complaints.
(b) It monitors complaints in real-time through a designated nodal officer.
(c) It provides legal representation for complainants.
(d) It offers mediation services between the parties involved.
Ans: (b) It monitors complaints in real-time through a designated nodal officer. - What is the goal of increasing disposal rates in the judiciary according to Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud?
(a) To reduce case pendency
(b) To improve legal representation
(c) To decrease court fees
(d) To enhance public awareness
Ans: (a) To reduce case pendency - How many Navratna companies are there in India, including SJVN?
(a) 20
(b) 22
(c) 25
(d) 30
Ans: (c) 25 - Which legislation protects the rights of transgender individuals in India?
(a) Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act
(b) LGBTQIA+ Rights Act
(c) Gender Equality Act
(d) Equality and Non-Discrimination Act
Ans: (a) Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act - What new feature was added to the She-Box portal for processing complaints?
(a) Public access to complaints
(b) An online payment system for filing complaints
(c) Timely processing of complaints by Internal Committees
(d) A grievance redressal committee
Ans: (c) Timely processing of complaints by Internal Committees - What type of rights does the recent directive for LGBTQIA+ couples in India include concerning banking?
(a) Opening joint bank accounts
(b) Tax benefits
(c) Special loan schemes
(d) Investment opportunities
Ans: (a) Opening joint bank accounts - Which year marked the launch of the She-Box portal?
(a) 2022
(b) 2023
(c) 2024
(d) 2025
Ans: (c) 2024 - What is often referred to as Asia’s Nobel Prize?
(a) Ramon Magsaysay Award
(b) Asian Literary Prize
(c) Asian Peace Prize
(d) Asian Cultural Award
Ans: (a) Ramon Magsaysay Award - When was the Ramon Magsaysay Award established?
(a) 1957
(b) 1965
(c) 1972
(d) 1980
Ans: (a) 1957 - Which of the following is NOT a category for the Ramon Magsaysay Award until 2008?
(a) Government Service
(b) Peace and International Understanding
(c) Science and Technology
(d) Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts
Ans: (c) Science and Technology - Who selects the recipients of the Ramon Magsaysay Award?
(a) The President of the Philippines
(b) The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation’s Board of Trustees
(c) The United Nations
(d) The Asian Development Bank
Ans: (b) The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation’s Board of Trustees - What is the purpose of ‘Exercise Varuna’?
(a) To train soldiers for desert warfare
(b) To enhance tactical capabilities and interoperability between the Indian and French navies
(c) To practice air combat maneuvers
(d) To improve cyber security measures
Ans: (b) To enhance tactical capabilities and interoperability between the Indian and French navies - When is the 2024 edition of ‘Exercise Varuna’ scheduled to take place?
(a) September 2 to 4
(b) October 5 to 7
(c) August 15 to 17
(d) November 10 to 12
Ans: (a) September 2 to 4 - Which Indian Navy asset has arrived in France for Exercise Varuna?
(a) INS Vikramaditya
(b) INS Tabar
(c) INS Arihant
(d) INS Kolkata
Ans: (b) INS Tabar - What type of aircraft is the P8I?
(a) Fighter jet
(b) Surveillance aircraft
(c) Cargo plane
(d) Helicopter
Ans: (b) Surveillance aircraft - What is the scientific name of the so-called “zombie fungus”?
(a) Cordyceps militaris
(b) Ophiocordyceps unilateralis
(c) Aspergillus flavus
(d) Penicillium chrysogenum
Ans: (b) Ophiocordyceps unilateralis - What does the “zombie fungus” do to its host?
(a) Provides nutrients to the host
(b) Takes control of the host’s mind and motor functions
(c) Enhances the host’s reproductive abilities
(d) Protects the host from other pathogens
Ans: (b) Takes control of the host’s mind and motor functions - What type of animal is commonly infected by the zombie fungus?
(a) Mammals
(b) Birds
(c) Tarantulas
(d) Fish
Ans: (c) Tarantulas - What is a common characteristic of tarantulas?
(a) They are cold-blooded
(b) They are large, hairy spiders
(c) They are exclusively found in Europe
(d) They live in water
Ans: (b) They are large, hairy spiders - Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)?
(a) Fever
(b) Blisters in the mouth and on the feet
(c) Affects cloven-hoofed animals
(d) Affects only birds
Ans: (d) Affects only birds - What is the causative agent of Foot-and-Mouth Disease?
(a) Bacteria
(b) Aphthovirus
(c) Fungus
(d) Protozoa
Ans: (b) Aphthovirus - How can Foot-and-Mouth Disease be transmitted?
(a) Only through direct contact with infected animals
(b) Through contaminated objects and the air
(c) Only through contaminated water
(d) Only through direct contact with infected humans
Ans: (b) Through contaminated objects and the air - What is the main goal of the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) launched in 2019?
(a) To eradicate rabies
(b) To control FMD by 2025 and achieve eradication by 2030
(c) To improve milk production
(d) To promote poultry farming
Ans: (b) To control FMD by 2025 and achieve eradication by 2030 - What is the budget allocation for the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM)?
(a) ₹2,817 crore
(b) ₹3,979 crore
(c) ₹1,702 crore
(d) ₹1,115 crore
Ans: (a) ₹2,817 crore - Which scheme focuses on preparing farmers for climate resilience and ensuring food security by 2047?
(a) Digital Agriculture Mission
(b) Crop Science for Food and Nutritional Security
(c) Strengthening Agricultural Education and Research
(d) Sustainable Livestock Health and Production
Ans: (b) Crop Science for Food and Nutritional Security - What is the main focus of the Sustainable Livestock Health and Production scheme?
(a) Increasing income from livestock and dairy production
(b) Promoting organic farming
(c) Enhancing rice cultivation
(d) Improving fishery practices
Ans: (a) Increasing income from livestock and dairy production - Which scheme aims to create a unified database linking various agricultural data?
(a) Sustainable Development of Horticulture
(b) Krishi Vigyan Kendras
(c) Digital Agriculture Mission
(d) Natural Resource Management
Ans: (c) Digital Agriculture Mission - When was the 23rd Law Commission of India sanctioned?
(a) August 31, 2024
(b) September 1, 2024
(c) September 2, 2024
(d) September 3, 2024
Ans: (b) September 1, 2024 - Who will serve as ex-officio members of the 23rd Law Commission of India?
(a) Chief Justices of High Courts
(b) Secretaries of the Department of Legal Affairs and the Legislative Department
(c) Members of Parliament
(d) Senior Advocates
Ans: (b) Secretaries of the Department of Legal Affairs and the Legislative Department - What is the fixed monthly salary of the chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission?
(a) ₹2.00 lakh
(b) ₹2.25 lakh
(c) ₹2.50 lakh
(d) ₹2.75 lakh
Ans: (c) ₹2.50 lakh - What was the main focus of the 22nd Law Commission?
(a) Legal aid to the poor
(b) Uniform Civil Code and simultaneous elections
(c) Intellectual property laws
(d) Environmental laws
Ans: (b) Uniform Civil Code and simultaneous elections - What is the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) primarily aimed at?
(a) Improving stock market trading
(b) Enhancing credit access for farmers and MSMEs
(c) Regulating insurance policies
(d) Streamlining tax payments
Ans: (b) Enhancing credit access for farmers and MSMEs - When was the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) initially announced?
(a) August 10, 2023
(b) September 10, 2023
(c) August 10, 2022
(d) September 10, 2022
Ans: (a) August 10, 2023 - Which state has granted habitat rights to the Saora tribe?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Odisha
(d) Jharkhand
Ans: (c) Odisha - Under which act are habitat rights granted to the Saora tribe?
(a) The Forest Conservation Act
(b) The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
(c) The Wildlife Protection Act
(d) The Environment Protection Act
Ans: (b) The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 - How many saplings have been planted under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative as of September 3, 2024?
(a) 40 crore
(b) 45 crore
(c) 50 crore
(d) 52 crore
Ans: (d) 52 crore - Who launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign?
(a) Sh. Bhupender Yadav
(b) President Droupadi Murmu
(c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(d) Reserve Bank Governor
Ans: (c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi - What was the theme for World Environment Day 2024?
(a) “Protect Our Oceans”
(b) “Climate Action”
(c) “Our Land, Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration”
(d) “Sustainable Cities”
Ans: (c) “Our Land, Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration” - How many full-time members will the 23rd Law Commission of India include?
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) Five
(d) Six
Ans: (b) Four - What is the primary objective of the Unified Lending Interface (ULI)?
(a) To enhance digital banking security
(b) To provide seamless credit access
(c) To standardize loan interest rates
(d) To consolidate banking regulations
Ans: (b) To provide seamless credit access - Which tribe received habitat rights as the fifth PVTG in Odisha?
(a) Juangs
(b) Paudi Bhuyans
(c) Saoras
(d) Chuktia Bhunjia
Ans: (c) Saoras - What is the role of the API architecture in the Unified Lending Interface (ULI)?
(a) To monitor loan defaults
(b) To ensure the safety of digital transactions
(c) To allow digital access to information from various sources
(d) To manage credit scores
Ans: (c) To allow digital access to information from various sources - Which PVTG in Madhya Pradesh has been granted habitat rights?
(a) Bhariya
(b) Kamar
(c) Baiga
(d) Saora
Ans: (a) Bhariya - How many part-time members can the 23rd Law Commission include?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Five
Ans: (d) Five - Which legal framework section defines ‘habitat’ under the Forest Rights Act?
(a) Section 2(g)
(b) Section 2(h)
(c) Section 3(1)(e)
(d) Section 4(1)(b)
Ans: (b) Section 2(h) - What is the salary of a member of the 23rd Law Commission, excluding the chairperson?
(a) ₹2.00 lakh
(b) ₹2.10 lakh
(c) ₹2.25 lakh
(d) ₹2.50 lakh
Ans: (c) ₹2.25 lakh - What is the purpose of Rule 170 under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act?
(a) To regulate the sale of over-the-counter drugs
(b) To prevent misleading advertisements related to AYUSH products
(c) To set standards for drug efficacy
(d) To control drug pricing
Ans: (b) To prevent misleading advertisements related to AYUSH products - What is the revised growth forecast for India for FY 2024-25 according to the World Bank?
a) 6.6%
b) 7%
c) 8%
d) 7.5%
Ans: b) 7% - Which report released the growth forecast for India?
a) India Economic Review
b) India Development Update
c) India Trade Opportunities Report
d) IMF Global Outlook
Ans: b) India Development Update - Which major economies have aligned forecasts of 7% growth for India in FY 2024-25?
a) IMF and World Bank
b) ADB and IMF
c) ADB and World Bank
d) RBI and ADB
Ans: b) ADB and IMF - What was India’s growth rate in FY 2023-24?
a) 7.5%
b) 8.2%
c) 7.8%
d) 8.0%
Ans: b) 8.2% - Which sector saw a growth rate of 9.9% in FY 2023-24?
a) Agriculture
b) Services
c) Manufacturing
d) Real Estate
Ans: c) Manufacturing - What was the urban female unemployment rate at the start of FY 2024-25?
a) 7.5%
b) 8.5%
c) 9.5%
d) 10%
Ans: b) 8.5% - What is the higher unemployment rate in urban areas for youth at the start of FY 2024-25?
a) 15%
b) 17%
c) 18%
d) 20%
Ans: b) 17% - When is the first International Solar Festival being hosted in New Delhi?
a) September 1-2, 2024
b) September 5-6, 2024
c) September 10-11, 2024
d) September 15-16, 2024
Ans: b) September 5-6, 2024 - What is India’s target for non-fossil energy capacity by 2030?
a) 400 GW
b) 450 GW
c) 500 GW
d) 550 GW
Ans: c) 500 GW - How many member countries does the International Solar Alliance (ISA) currently have?
a) 80
b) 90
c) 100
d) 110
Ans: c) 100 - What is the vision emphasized by PM Modi for the ISA?
a) One World, One Sun, One Grid
b) One Earth, One Solar, One Future
c) One Planet, One Energy, One Grid
d) One Nation, One Solar, One Goal
Ans: a) One World, One Sun, One Grid - By how many times has India’s solar capacity increased over the last decade?
a) 10-fold
b) 20-fold
c) 32-fold
d) 40-fold
Ans: c) 32-fold - When was the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) launched?
a) 2012
b) 2014
c) 2016
d) 2018
Ans: b) 2014 - What was the estimated number of infant deaths prevented annually due to SBM according to the study?
a) 50,000-60,000
b) 60,000-70,000
c) 70,000-80,000
d) 80,000-90,000
Ans: b) 60,000-70,000 - Where is the India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (IGEIC) R&D setup located?
a) Bangalore
b) Palakkad
c) Trivandrum
d) Delhi
Ans: c) Trivandrum - In which city is IGEIC’s Corporate & Business Development hub situated?
a) Trivandrum
b) Palakkad
c) Bangalore
d) Mumbai
Ans: c) Bangalore - Which river is suggested to have flowed near Lothal during the Harappan Civilization?
a) Ganges
b) Yamuna
c) Sabarmati
d) Indus
Ans: c) Sabarmati - According to recent research, what was Lothal’s strategic location on the river route used for?
a) Agriculture
b) Domestic trade
c) International trade
d) Fishing
Ans: c) International trade - What does the research suggest about the trade route from Lothal?
a) Connected to Mesopotamia
b) Linked to Central Asia
c) Led to South India
d) Connected to the Himalayas
Ans: a) Connected to Mesopotamia - Which institute conducted the recent research on the dockyard at Lothal?
a) IIT-Kanpur
b) IIT-Bombay
c) IIT-Gandhinagar
d) IIT-Madras
Ans: c) IIT-Gandhinagar - What is the primary aim of the Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024?
(a) To increase agricultural subsidies
(b) To enhance the safety of women and children
(c) To improve infrastructure
(d) To promote economic growth
Ans: (b) To enhance the safety of women and children - Which penalty is introduced for repeat offenders under the Aparajita Bill?
(a) Life imprisonment
(b) Death penalty
(c) Fines
(d) Community service
Ans: (b) Death penalty - By when must investigations in rape cases be completed according to the Aparajita Bill?
(a) 7 days
(b) 21 days
(c) 30 days
(d) 60 days
Ans: (b) 21 days - What is the primary purpose of the Aparajita Task Force?
(a) To handle economic crimes
(b) To investigate cases related to women and children’s safety
(c) To manage environmental issues
(d) To oversee educational reforms
Ans: (b) To investigate cases related to women and children’s safety - Which city did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit as part of his official trip?
(a) Kuala Lumpur
(b) Bandar Seri Begawan
(c) Jakarta
(d) Manila
Ans: (b) Bandar Seri Begawan - What milestone was celebrated during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Brunei?
(a) 10 years of bilateral trade agreements
(b) 25th anniversary of cultural exchange programs
(c) 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations
(d) 50th anniversary of military cooperation
Ans: (c) 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations - Which Southeast Asian country is known for its northern coast on Borneo?
(a) Malaysia
(b) Thailand
(c) Brunei
(d) Indonesia
Ans: (c) Brunei - What is the AgriSURE Fund primarily designed to support?
(a) Urban infrastructure projects
(b) Agricultural and rural start-ups
(c) Health care advancements
(d) Educational initiatives
Ans: (b) Agricultural and rural start-ups - How much is the total value of the AgriSURE Fund?
(a) ₹500 crore
(b) ₹750 crore
(c) ₹1,000 crore
(d) ₹1,250 crore
Ans: (b) ₹750 crore - Who is the primary head of the Aparajita Task Force?
(a) The Chief Minister
(b) The Inspector General of Police
(c) A Deputy Superintendent of Police
(d) The Home Minister
Ans: (c) A Deputy Superintendent of Police - Which campaign focuses on promoting community participation in water conservation?
(a) Jal Shakti Abhiyan
(b) Clean India Mission
(c) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
(d) Green India Mission
Ans: (a) Jal Shakti Abhiyan - When was the “Catch the Rain” theme first introduced?
(a) 2018
(b) 2019
(c) 2021
(d) 2022
Ans: (b) 2019 - Which state government recently approved 33% reservation for women in its police force?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Maharashtra
Ans: (c) Rajasthan - How many major districts does Brunei have?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
Ans: (c) 4 - Which fund structure does the AgriSURE Fund fall under?
(a) Category I AIF
(b) Category II AIF
(c) Category III AIF
(d) General Investment Fund
Ans: (b) Category II AIF - What was the reason for the suspension of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan in 2020?
(a) Policy changes
(b) Resource constraints
(c) COVID-19 pandemic
(d) Legislative issues
Ans: (c) COVID-19 pandemic - Which capital city is associated with Brunei?
(a) Jakarta
(b) Kuala Lumpur
(c) Bandar Seri Begawan
(d) Manila
Ans: (c) Bandar Seri Begawan - What is the length of Brunei’s coastline along the South China Sea?
(a) 100 km
(b) 121 km
(c) 161 km
(d) 200 km
Ans: (c) 161 km - Which international body is the AgriSURE Fund registered under?
(a) RBI
(b) SEBI
(c) NABARD
(d) IMF
Ans: (b) SEBI - Which theme was highlighted in the fifth edition of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched on 9th March 2024?
(a) “Water Conservation for Future”
(b) “Catch the Rain – Where it Falls, When it Falls”
(c) “Sustainable Water Management”
(d) “Empowerment Through Water”
Ans: (b) “Catch the Rain – Where it Falls, When it Falls” - Who is the first member of the Bonda tribe to crack the NEET Exam?
(a) Mangala Muduli
(b) Suryabanshi Suraj
(c) Madho Singh
(d) Anil Kumar
Ans: (a) Mangala Muduli - What is the primary language spoken by the Bonda tribe?
(a) Hindi
(b) Remo
(c) Oriya
(d) Telugu
Ans: (b) Remo - Which of the following groups within the Bonda tribe is more isolated?
(a) Lower Bondas
(b) Upper Bondas
(c) Middle Bondas
(d) New Bondas
Ans: (b) Upper Bondas - What does the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasize in terms of student development?
(a) Increased focus on sports
(b) Holistic development
(c) Financial support for students
(d) Mandatory military training
Ans: (b) Holistic development - Which Odisha district was NOT one of the initial areas to have Special Development Councils (SDCs) established in 2017?
(a) Malkangiri
(b) Nabarangpur
(c) Ganjam
(d) Koraput
Ans: (c) Ganjam - How many Special Development Councils (SDCs) were formed in Odisha in May 2023?
(a) 5
(b) 9
(c) 14
(d) 23
Ans: (c) 14 - What is the primary aim of the Madho Singh Haath Kharch Yojana?
(a) Providing medical care to tribal communities
(b) Supporting the educational pursuits of tribal students
(c) Developing infrastructure in tribal areas
(d) Promoting agricultural practices
Ans: (b) Supporting the educational pursuits of tribal students - The Madho Singh Haath Kharch Yojana provides financial assistance of how much to each tribal student?
(a) Rs. 1,000
(b) Rs. 2,500
(c) Rs. 5,000
(d) Rs. 10,000
Ans: (c) Rs. 5,000 - Which of the following is NOT a key goal of the NEP 2020?
(a) Access and Equity
(b) Flexibility
(c) Research and Innovation
(d) Mandatory national service
Ans: (d) Mandatory national service - What action did the Odisha CM take regarding the Special Development Councils (SDCs)?
(a) Established new SDCs
(b) Dissolved all 23 SDCs
(c) Increased funding for SDCs
(d) Expanded the responsibilities of SDCs
Ans: (b) Dissolved all 23 SDCs - What is the primary objective of the EKAMRA project?
(a) Increase industrial development in Bhubaneswar
(b) Revitalize the historic heart of Bhubaneswar
(c) Establish new residential areas in Odisha
(d) Promote agricultural development in Odisha
Ans: (b) Revitalize the historic heart of Bhubaneswar - Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is central to the EKAMRA project?
(a) Qutub Minar
(b) Lingaraj Temple
(c) Red Fort
(d) Humayun’s Tomb
Ans: (b) Lingaraj Temple - One of the key objectives of EKAMRA is cultural revitalization. Which of the following is included in this objective?
(a) Reducing urban congestion
(b) Promoting cultural activities and festivals
(c) Expanding industrial zones
(d) Increasing residential developments
Ans: (b) Promoting cultural activities and festivals - What is the fatality rate of road accidents in Odisha compared to the national average?
(a) Lower than the national average
(b) The same as the national average
(c) Higher than the national average
(d) Not comparable to the national average
Ans: (c) Higher than the national average - As per recent data, how many road deaths does Odisha report on average daily?
(a) 10
(b) 16
(c) 20
(d) 25
Ans: (b) 16 - In 2023, what was the road accident fatality count in Odisha?
(a) 3,500
(b) 4,200
(c) 5,739
(d) 6,100
Ans: (c) 5,739 - Which area in Odisha recorded the maximum road accident fatalities?
(a) Bhubaneswar
(b) Cuttack
(c) Ganjam
(d) Puri
Ans: (c) Ganjam - What is the main focus of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA)?
(a) Promote urban infrastructure development
(b) Extend Panchayati Raj benefits to tribal areas
(c) Regulate industrial activities in Scheduled Areas
(d) Control urban migration
Ans: (b) Extend Panchayati Raj benefits to tribal areas - Which of the following states is NOT covered under the PESA Act?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Punjab
(c) Odisha
(d) Telangana
Ans: (b) Punjab - The PESA Act grants significant power to which local body?
(a) Zila Parishad
(b) Panchayat Samiti
(c) Gram Sabha
(d) Municipal Corporation
Ans: (c) Gram Sabha - What is a key feature of the PESA Act regarding tribal rights?
(a) Promotes urban expansion
(b) Recognizes customary rights over land and resources
(c) Limits local decision-making powers
(d) Encourages large-scale land acquisition
Ans: (b) Recognizes customary rights over land and resources - Which of the following is NOT one of the key objectives of the EKAMRA project?
(a) Sustainable development
(b) Infrastructure development
(c) Industrial expansion
(d) Preservation and restoration
Ans: (c) Industrial expansion - Who were the two teachers from Odisha honored with the National Teachers’ Award in 2024?
(a) Santosh Kumar Kar and Dwiti Chandra Sahu
(b) Ravi Kumar and Sita Devi
(c) Manoj Patel and Anjali Verma
(d) Ramesh Rao and Sunita Sharma
Ans: (a) Santosh Kumar Kar and Dwiti Chandra Sahu - How many teachers were awarded the National Teachers’ Award in 2024?
(a) 25
(b) 30
(c) 50
(d) 75
Ans: (c) 50 - What does each National Teachers’ Award include?
(a) A certificate, cash prize of Rs 25,000, and a bronze medal
(b) A certificate, cash prize of Rs 50,000, and a silver medal
(c) A trophy, cash prize of Rs 75,000, and a gold medal
(d) A plaque, cash prize of Rs 10,000, and a bronze medal
Ans: (b) A certificate, cash prize of Rs 50,000, and a silver medal - Which area in Odisha has the highest road accident fatality rate?
(a) Khurda
(b) Kalahandi
(c) Ganjam
(d) Rayagada
Ans: (c) Ganjam - What is a significant aspect of the EKAMRA project’s infrastructure development?
(a) Expanding industrial zones
(b) Enhancing accessibility and visitor experience
(c) Increasing agricultural production
(d) Building residential complexes
Ans: (b) Enhancing accessibility and visitor experience - Which of the following states is included under the PESA Act?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Karnataka
(c) Mizoram
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: (c) Mizoram - What percentage of road accident fatalities in Odisha are due to non-wearing of helmets?
(a) 50%
(b) 63%
(c) 75%
(d) 85%
Ans: (b) 63% - In which location was the National Teachers’ Award 2024 ceremony held?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Bengaluru
(d) Kolkata
Ans: (a) New Delhi
