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Weekly Current Affairs Quiz for Odisha Competitive Exams | August 4th Week 2024

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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  1. What is the target percentage of ethanol blending with petrol in India by 2025-26?
    (a) 10%
    (b) 15%
    (c) 20%
    (d) 25%
    Ans: (c) 20%
  2. Which agency is primarily responsible for promoting fuel-grade ethanol distilleries in India?
    (a) Ministry of Agriculture
    (b) Ministry of Environment
    (c) Department of Food and Public Distribution
    (d) Ministry of Energy
    Ans: (c) Department of Food and Public Distribution
  3. What are the primary raw materials used for ethanol production in India?
    (a) Wheat and barley
    (b) Sugarcane and maize
    (c) Soybeans and sunflowers
    (d) Potatoes and carrots
    Ans: (b) Sugarcane and maize
  4. Who discovered the Hayflick limit?
    (a) Francis Crick
    (b) Leonard Hayflick
    (c) James Watson
    (d) Paul Berg
    Ans: (b) Leonard Hayflick
  5. What does the Hayflick limit refer to?
    (a) The number of times a cell can divide
    (b) The number of DNA mutations a cell can undergo
    (c) The amount of protein a cell can produce
    (d) The maximum lifespan of a cell
    Ans: (a) The number of times a cell can divide
  6. What recent discovery was made regarding liquid water on Mars?
    (a) Evidence of water ice in polar caps
    (b) Vast amounts of liquid water deep within Mars’ crust
    (c) Liquid water in the Martian atmosphere
    (d) Water on the Martian surface
    Ans: (b) Vast amounts of liquid water deep within Mars’ crust
  7. Which journal published the study about liquid water in the Martian mid-crust?
    (a) Nature
    (b) Science
    (c) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
    (d) The Lancet
    Ans: (c) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  8. What does the Telecommunications Act, 2023, define as telecom services?
    (a) Only mobile phone services
    (b) Transmission of messages by wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems
    (c) Internet services exclusively
    (d) Satellite communication only
    Ans: (b) Transmission of messages by wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems
  9. Which laws does the Telecommunications Act, 2023, replace?
    (a) Indian Penal Code
    (b) Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Indian Wireless Telegraph Act, 1933
    (c) Indian Contract Act
    (d) Indian Evidence Act
    Ans: (b) Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Indian Wireless Telegraph Act, 1933
  10. What is one of the guiding principles of the Telecommunications Act, 2023?
    (a) Exclusion
    (b) Security
    (c) Restriction
    (d) Static growth
    Ans: (b) Security
  11. Where was a vaccine-derived polio case recently confirmed?
    (a) Delhi
    (b) Mumbai
    (c) Tikrikilla, Meghalaya
    (d) Kolkata
    Ans: (c) Tikrikilla, Meghalaya
  12. When was India declared polio-free by the World Health Organization?
    (a) 2010
    (b) 2012
    (c) 2014
    (d) 2016
    Ans: (c) 2014
  13. What does cVDPV stand for?
    (a) Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus
    (b) Central Viral-Derived Polio Virus
    (c) Cell-Vaccine Derived Poliovirus
    (d) Controlled Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus
    Ans: (a) Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus
  14. What is the primary purpose of the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)?
    (a) To cure polio
    (b) To prevent malaria
    (c) To stimulate an immune response
    (d) To treat tuberculosis
    Ans: (c) To stimulate an immune response
  15. Which Indian state is a major contributor to ethanol production?
    (a) Maharashtra
    (b) Uttar Pradesh
    (c) Punjab
    (d) Tamil Nadu
    Ans: (b) Uttar Pradesh
  16. What is a key feature of telomeres?
    (a) They are located in the nucleus
    (b) They are repetitive DNA sequences at the end of chromosomes
    (c) They are found in the cell membrane
    (d) They are involved in protein synthesis
    Ans: (b) They are repetitive DNA sequences at the end of chromosomes
  17. What happens to telomeres with each cell division?
    (a) They lengthen
    (b) They stay the same
    (c) They shorten
    (d) They replicate
    Ans: (c) They shorten
  18. Which principle is NOT one of the guiding principles of the Telecommunications Act, 2023?
    (a) Inclusion
    (b) Security
    (c) Growth
    (d) Restriction
    Ans: (d) Restriction
  19. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of ethanol blending with petrol?
    (a) More efficient fuel combustion
    (b) Reduction in engine performance
    (c) Reduced pollution
    (d) Increased use of renewable resources
    Ans: (b) Reduction in engine performance
  20. What is the primary role of apoptosis in cell biology?
    (a) To stimulate cell division
    (b) To repair cellular damage
    (c) To induce programmed cellular death
    (d) To enhance cellular metabolism
    Ans: (c) To induce programmed cellular death
  21. What has the Odisha government exempted to boost biodiesel production?
    (a) Sales tax
    (b) Import fee and excise duty on methanol
    (c) Income tax
    (d) Export fee
    Ans: (b) Import fee and excise duty on methanol
  22. Which alcohol is known as wood alcohol?
    (a) Ethanol
    (b) Methanol
    (c) Isopropanol
    (d) Butanol
    Ans: (b) Methanol
  23. What is the molecular weight of methanol?
    (a) 31.04 g/mol
    (b) 32.04 g/mol
    (c) 33.04 g/mol
    (d) 34.04 g/mol
    Ans: (b) 32.04 g/mol
  24. What is the boiling point of methanol?
    (a) 50.7 °C
    (b) 64.7 °C
    (c) 78.7 °C
    (d) 90.7 °C
    Ans: (b) 64.7 °C
  25. Which digital initiative has the Odisha government launched for crop surveys?
    (a) e-Kisan
    (b) e-Crop
    (c) e-Chasa
    (d) e-Agriculture
    Ans: (c) e-Chasa
  26. How many farmers are expected to benefit from the e-Chasa initiative?
    (a) 10 lakh
    (b) 20 lakh
    (c) 48 lakh
    (d) 60 lakh
    Ans: (c) 48 lakh
  27. Which law has the Odisha government invoked to prevent strikes by nurses and paramedics?
    (a) Industrial Disputes Act
    (b) Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)
    (c) Trade Union Act
    (d) Factories Act
    Ans: (b) Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)
  28. When was the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) enacted?
    (a) 1965
    (b) 1969
    (c) 1972
    (d) 1980
    Ans: (b) 1969
  29. What is one of the key features of the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)?
    (a) Allows strikes in essential services
    (b) Prohibits strikes and lockouts in essential services
    (c) Provides subsidies for essential services
    (d) Regulates wages in essential services
    Ans: (b) Prohibits strikes and lockouts in essential services
  30. Which institution is collaborating with the Odisha government for the NUA Odisha Scheme’s upskilling program?
    (a) IIT-Madras
    (b) IIT-Bombay
    (c) IIT-Delhi
    (d) IIT-Kanpur
    Ans: (c) IIT-Delhi
  31. What technology does the solar-powered microwave pyrolysis reactor developed by IIT Bhubaneswar use?
    (a) Hydrolysis
    (b) Incineration
    (c) Microwave-assisted pyrolysis
    (d) Gasification
    Ans: (c) Microwave-assisted pyrolysis
  32. What valuable products can be obtained from the reactor developed by IIT Bhubaneswar?
    (a) Biogas and hydrogen
    (b) Biochar and bio-oil
    (c) Methanol and ethanol
    (d) Plastics and metals
    Ans: (b) Biochar and bio-oil
  33. What is the freezing point of methanol?
    (a) -50.8 °C
    (b) -73.8 °C
    (c) -97.8 °C
    (d) -100.8 °C
    Ans: (c) -97.8 °C
  34. Which Odisha district is NOT mentioned as a location for the NUA Odisha Scheme’s upskilling program?
    (a) Kalahandi
    (b) Bhawanipatna
    (c) Cuttack
    (d) Puri
    Ans: (d) Puri
  35. Which law allows the government to take over the management of essential services in case of a strike?
    (a) Industrial Disputes Act
    (b) Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)
    (c) Labour Act
    (d) Employment Act
    Ans: (b) Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)
  36. What is the density of methanol? (a) 0.7918 g/mL
    (b) 0.890 g/mL
    (c) 0.720 g/mL
    (d) 0.850 g/mL
    Ans: (a) 0.7918 g/mL
  37. Which company is NOT mentioned as a collaborator in the NUA Odisha Scheme?
    (a) Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited
    (b) GMR
    (c) Bird Group
    (d) Infosys
    Ans: (d) Infosys
  38. What does the abbreviation ‘e-Chasa’ stand for? (a) Electronic Crop Survey and Assessment
    (b) Enhanced Crop Survey Application
    (c) Electronic Crop Harvesting and Survey Application
    (d) Electronic Crop Survey Application
    Ans: (d) Electronic Crop Survey Application
  39. What does the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) define as essential services?
    (a) Services that enhance economic growth
    (b) Services necessary for the life, safety, or health of the community
    (c) Services that are profitable for private companies
    (d) Services related to education and entertainment
    Ans: (b) Services necessary for the life, safety, or health of the community
  40. How many candidates have registered for the cutting-edge courses under the NUA Odisha Scheme so far?
    (a) 1,200
    (b) 1,670
    (c) 2,000
    (d) 2,500
    Ans: (b) 1,670
  41. Which company won the Dun & Bradstreet PSU Excellence Awards in the Best Mini-Ratna Category-1 for 2024?
    (a) Coal India Limited
    (b) Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
    (c) NTPC Limited
    (d) BHEL
    Ans: (b) Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
  42. What type of award did Mahanadi Coalfields Limited receive for the coal sector?
    (a) Best Large PSU
    (b) Best Mini-Ratna Category-1
    (c) Best in Coal (Central PSU)
    (d) Best Innovation in PSU
    Ans: (c) Best in Coal (Central PSU)
  43. Which year marks the second consecutive year that MCL has received accolades from Dun & Bradstreet?
    (a) 2023
    (b) 2024
    (c) 2022
    (d) 2021
    Ans: (b) 2024
  44. What is the primary aim of the LAccMI Bus Scheme in Odisha?
    (a) To increase urban connectivity
    (b) To provide affordable transportation to rural areas
    (c) To promote tourism
    (d) To enhance interstate travel
    Ans: (b) To provide affordable transportation to rural areas
  45. Which entity is partnering with the Odisha government for the LAccMI Bus Scheme?
    (a) Indian Railways
    (b) Private bus operators
    (c) International transport agencies
    (d) NGOs
    Ans: (b) Private bus operators
  46. What award did Dr. Digendranath Swain receive in 2024?
    (a) Padma Bhushan
    (b) Nobel Prize in Physics
    (c) Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award
    (d) Bharat Ratna
    Ans: (c) Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award
  47. Which field was Dr. Digendranath Swain recognized for with the Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award?
    (a) Medicine
    (b) Space Science and Technology
    (c) Environmental Science
    (d) Engineering
    Ans: (b) Space Science and Technology
  48. Who presented the Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award to Dr. Digendranath Swain?
    (a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
    (b) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
    (c) President Droupadi Murmu
    (d) Minister of Science and Technology
    Ans: (c) President Droupadi Murmu
  49. What is the primary purpose of the LAccMI Bus Scheme?
    (a) To offer luxury transportation
    (b) To provide affordable transportation
    (c) To promote trade
    (d) To connect major cities
    Ans: (b) To provide affordable transportation
  50. Which district in Odisha is identified as landslide-prone?
    (a) Ganjam
    (b) Gajapati
    (c) Koraput
    (d) Kalahandi
    Ans: (b) Gajapati
  51. What kind of collaboration is ongoing to mitigate landslide risks in Gajapati district?
    (a) Between Odisha and neighboring states
    (b) With the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
    (c) With international agencies
    (d) With local NGOs
    Ans: (b) With the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  52. Which organization is involved in the survey of landslide-prone areas in Gajapati?
    (a) Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA)
    (b) Geological Survey of India (GSI)
    (c) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
    (d) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
    Ans: (a) Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA)
  53. Where was the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar awarded to Dr. Digendranath Swain presented?
    (a) Raj Bhavan
    (b) Indian Science Congress
    (c) Rashtrapati Bhavan
    (d) Parliament House
    Ans: (c) Rashtrapati Bhavan
  54. What is the main goal of the LAccMI Bus Scheme’s extensive network?
    (a) To connect major cities with international routes
    (b) To improve rural-urban connectivity
    (c) To enhance interstate travel
    (d) To promote tourism
    Ans: (b) To improve rural-urban connectivity
  55. Which district’s gold deposit discovery was revealed by the Odisha Mines Minister?
    (a) Jajpur
    (b) Sundergarh
    (c) Deogarh
    (d) Angul
    Ans: (c) Deogarh
  56. What significant economic impact is expected from the gold deposit discovery in Deogarh?
    (a) Boost to agriculture
    (b) Enhancement of mining industry
    (c) Increase in tourism
    (d) Growth in the IT sector
    Ans: (b) Enhancement of mining industry
  57. Which award category did Dr. Digendranath Swain win in the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar?
    (a) Vigyan Ratna
    (b) Vigyan Shri
    (c) Vigyan Yuva
    (d) Vigyan Team
    Ans: (c) Vigyan Yuva
  58. What type of award is the Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award?
    (a) International Science Award
    (b) National Scientific Honor
    (c) State Science Award
    (d) Regional Science Award
    Ans: (b) National Scientific Honor
  59. What aspect of the LAccMI Bus Scheme has faced financial losses according to the state’s transport minister?
    (a) Operational costs
    (b) Maintenance costs
    (c) Subsidy allocation
    (d) Revenue generation
    Ans: (d) Revenue generation
  60. How many areas in Gajapati district have been identified as landslide-prone?
    (a) 100
    (b) 129
    (c) 75
    (d) 150
    Ans: (b) 129
  61. Why has the Lunar Magma Ocean (LMO) theory gained renewed interest recently?
    (a) New discoveries from the Hubble Space Telescope
    (b) Findings from India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission
    (c) Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope
    (d) Data from the Mars Rover
    Ans. (b) Findings from India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission
  62. What significant finding did the Chandrayaan-3 mission make regarding the Lunar Magma Ocean?
    (a) Discovery of liquid water on the moon
    (b) Identification of ferroan anorthosite at the lunar south pole
    (c) Evidence of volcanic activity on the moon
    (d) Detection of a new type of moon rock
    Ans. (b) Identification of ferroan anorthosite at the lunar south pole
  63. What does ferroan anorthosite provide evidence for?
    (a) A volcanic eruption on the moon
    (b) The existence of an ancient magma ocean
    (c) The presence of extraterrestrial life
    (d) Recent meteor impacts on the moon
    Ans. (b) The existence of an ancient magma ocean
  64. Which ministry administers the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)?
    (a) Ministry of Education
    (b) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
    (c) Ministry of Finance
    (d) Ministry of Rural Development
    Ans. (b) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
  65. What is a primary objective of the PMEGP?
    (a) To provide scholarships for higher education
    (b) To enhance employment opportunities through self-employment ventures
    (c) To fund international business ventures
    (d) To support large-scale industrial projects
    Ans. (b) To enhance employment opportunities through self-employment ventures
  66. What is the eligibility criterion for individuals to receive assistance under PMEGP?
    (a) Must be under 30 years old
    (b) No income ceiling for assistance
    (c) Must have a minimum of a graduate degree
    (d) Must be a government employee
    Ans. (b) No income ceiling for assistance
  67. What is the theme for National Space Day 2024?
    (a) India’s Journey to Mars
    (b) Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga
    (c) Innovations in Space Technology
    (d) Exploring the Universe: India’s Contributions
    Ans. (b) Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga
  68. When is National Space Day celebrated in India?
    (a) August 23
    (b) July 20
    (c) September 1
    (d) October 15
    Ans. (a) August 23
  69. Which space mission is planned to follow Chandrayaan-3?
    (a) Gaganyaan Mission
    (b) Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5
    (c) Mars Orbiter Mission
    (d) Venus Exploration Mission
    Ans. (b) Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5
  70. What is the objective of the Gaganyaan Mission?
    (a) To explore the moon’s south pole
    (b) To send the first Indian into space
    (c) To establish a space station
    (d) To study the Martian atmosphere
    Ans. (b) To send the first Indian into space
  71. Which organization compiles the Global Peace Index (GPI)?
    (a) United Nations
    (b) Institute for Economics and Peace
    (c) World Health Organization
    (d) Amnesty International
    Ans. (b) Institute for Economics and Peace
  72. What does the Global Peace Index assess?
    (a) Economic stability of countries
    (b) Safety and stability of countries
    (c) Educational achievements of countries
    (d) Technological advancements of countries
    Ans. (b) Safety and stability of countries
  73. Which countries are among the most dangerous according to the 2024 Global Peace Index?
    (a) Sweden and Norway
    (b) Yemen, Afghanistan, and Sudan
    (c) Japan and Australia
    (d) Canada and New Zealand
    Ans. (b) Yemen, Afghanistan, and Sudan
  74. What is the source of the genome-editing tool ISDra2TnpB?
    (a) Plant DNA
    (b) Human cells
    (c) Bacteria Deinococcus radiodurans
    (d) Yeast cells
    Ans. (c) Bacteria Deinococcus radiodurans
  75. What is a key feature of the ISDra2TnpB genome-editing tool?
    (a) It is larger than Cas9 and Cas12
    (b) It has high editing efficiency
    (c) It requires high energy for function
    (d) It is only effective in animal cells
    Ans. (b) It has high editing efficiency
  76. Which plant types can ISDra2TnpB edit?
    (a) Only monocots
    (b) Only dicots
    (c) Both monocots and dicots
    (d) Only algae
    Ans. (c) Both monocots and dicots
  77. What potential application does ISDra2TnpB have in agriculture?
    (a) Reducing soil erosion
    (b) Increasing pesticide use
    (c) Enhancing pest resistance
    (d) Expanding farmland area
    Ans. (c) Enhancing pest resistance
  78. What is the primary goal of the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)?
    (a) To improve infrastructure in cities
    (b) To generate self-employment opportunities
    (c) To provide financial aid to existing businesses
    (d) To promote international trade
    Ans. (b) To generate self-employment opportunities
  79. What major space milestone did India achieve on August 23, 2023?
    (a) First manned mission to the moon
    (b) Successful soft landing of the Vikram Lander on the moon
    (c) Launch of the Mars Orbiter Mission
    (d) Establishment of the Bhartiya Antariksh Station
    Ans. (b) Successful soft landing of the Vikram Lander on the moon
  80. When is India planning to establish the Bhartiya Antariksh Station?
    (a) 2025
    (b) 2030
    (c) 2035
    (d) 2045
    Ans. (c) 2035
  81. What is the main objective of the Subhadra Yojana announced by the Odisha government?
    (a) To provide housing for women
    (b) To provide financial assistance to one crore women
    (c) To create job opportunities for women
    (d) To offer educational scholarships to women
    Ans: (b)
  82. How much financial assistance will each eligible woman receive under the Subhadra Yojana in the financial year 2024-25?
    (a) Rs 5,000
    (b) Rs 10,000
    (c) Rs 15,000
    (d) Rs 20,000
    Ans: (b)
  83. On which two occasions is the financial assistance under the Subhadra Yojana disbursed?
    (a) Diwali and Holi
    (b) Rakhi Purnima and International Women’s Day
    (c) New Year’s Day and Independence Day
    (d) Christmas and Eid
    Ans: (b)
  84. What is the total number of Dengue cases reported in Odisha as of the latest update?
    (a) 1,800
    (b) 2,200
    (c) 2,400
    (d) 2,600
    Ans: (c)
  85. Which two districts in Odisha have reported the highest number of Dengue cases?
    (a) Ganjam and Cuttack
    (b) Sundargarh and Khordha
    (c) Puri and Balasore
    (d) Kalahandi and Nabarangpur
    Ans: (b)
  86. When was the Machkund Hydroelectric Project (MHEP) inaugurated?
    (a) August 15, 1950
    (b) August 19, 1955
    (c) August 25, 1960
    (d) August 30, 1965
    Ans: (b)
  87. Who inaugurated the Machkund Hydroelectric Project (MHEP)?
    (a) Jawaharlal Nehru
    (b) Sardar Patel
    (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    (d) Indira Gandhi
    Ans: (c)
  88. What is the current installed capacity of the Machkund Hydroelectric Project (MHEP)?
    (a) 50 MW
    (b) 63 MW
    (c) 80 MW
    (d) 120 MW
    Ans: (b)
  89. Which river is the Machkund Hydroelectric Project (MHEP) located on?
    (a) Godavari
    (b) Krishna
    (c) Machkund
    (d) Ganges
    Ans: (c)
  90. What is the main challenge faced by Ekamra Kshetra in its bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
    (a) Insufficient funding
    (b) Lack of public interest
    (c) Widespread encroachment and unauthorized construction
    (d) Natural disasters
    Ans: (c)
  91. Which historical period does Ekamra Kshetra cover in its architectural heritage?
    (a) 1st century BC to 10th century AD
    (b) 3rd century BC to 15th century AD
    (c) 5th century BC to 12th century AD
    (d) 7th century BC to 14th century AD
    Ans: (b)
  92. What initiative is Ramjit Tudu known for?
    (a) Developing a new educational curriculum
    (b) Revitalizing the Santali language through digital tools
    (c) Promoting tourism in Odisha
    (d) Establishing a new hydroelectric project
    Ans: (b)
  93. What kind of digital resources has Ramjit Tudu developed for the Santali language?
    (a) Video tutorials
    (b) Online courses
    (c) Keyboards, fonts, and translation aids
    (d) E-books and audiobooks
    Ans: (c)
  94. What is Santali?
    (a) A type of dance
    (b) A Munda language
    (c) A traditional food dish
    (d) A regional festival
    Ans: (b)
  95. Where is the Santali language primarily spoken?
    (a) Southern India
    (b) Western India
    (c) Eastern India, Bangladesh, and Nepal
    (d) Northern India
    Ans: (c)
  96. Which state in India is NOT specifically mentioned as having high Dengue cases?
    (a) Odisha
    (b) West Bengal
    (c) Khordha
    (d) Sundargarh
    Ans: (b)
  97. How is the financial assistance under the Subhadra Yojana transferred to the beneficiaries?
    (a) Through cheques
    (b) By cash delivery
    (c) Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank accounts
    (d) Mobile money transfers
    Ans: (c)
  98. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Dengue fever?
    (a) Severe headache
    (b) Rash
    (c) High fever
    (d) Loss of vision
    Ans: (d)
  99. What was the original installed capacity of the Machkund Hydroelectric Project (MHEP)?
    (a) 100 MW
    (b) 120 MW
    (c) 150 MW
    (d) 200 MW
    Ans: (b)
  100. Which prominent feature is NOT part of Ekamra Kshetra’s heritage?
    (a) Ancient sandstone temples
    (b) Heritage ponds and water tanks
    (c) Modern skyscrapers
    (d) Architectural monuments from over 2,000 years
    Ans: (c)
  101. What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
    (a) To provide free healthcare services
    (b) To expand affordable access to financial services
    (c) To improve public transportation
    (d) To enhance educational facilities
    Answer: (b) To expand affordable access to financial services
  102. Which of the following is NOT a benefit under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
    (a) Savings bank accounts for unbanked people
    (b) Accident Insurance Cover of Rs. 1 lakh
    (c) Free mobile phone with internet connection
    (d) Overdraft facility up to Rs. 10,000
    Answer: (c) Free mobile phone with internet connection
  103. Where is the Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary located?
    (a) Himachal Pradesh
    (b) Arunachal Pradesh
    (c) Uttarakhand
    (d) Assam
    Answer: (b) Arunachal Pradesh
  104. Which of the following rivers does NOT flow through the Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary?
    (a) Pange
    (b) Sipu
    (c) Karing
    (d) Brahmaputra
    Answer: (d) Brahmaputra
  105. What is the goal of exploring nuclear-powered trains by the Indian Railways?
    (a) To reduce travel time
    (b) To increase reliance on non-fossil fuel sources
    (c) To improve passenger comfort
    (d) To lower ticket prices
    Answer: (b) To increase reliance on non-fossil fuel sources
  106. On which date is National Sports Day celebrated in India?
    (a) August 15
    (b) August 29
    (c) September 5
    (d) October 2
    Answer: (b) August 29
  107. Who is honored on National Sports Day in India?
    (a) Major Dhyan Chand
    (b) Sachin Tendulkar
    (c) Milkha Singh
    (d) Vishwanathan Anand
    Answer: (a) Major Dhyan Chand
  108. What is the conservation status of the Northern bald ibis as of the latest update?
    (a) Critically Endangered
    (b) Endangered
    (c) Vulnerable
    (d) Near Threatened
    Answer: (b) Endangered
  109. Which of the following statements is true about the Northern bald ibis?
    (a) It is found exclusively in North America
    (b) It prefers open areas with short grass
    (c) It nests in high tree canopies
    (d) It primarily feeds on insects
    Answer: (b) It prefers open areas with short grass
  110. How does a nuclear-powered train generate electricity for its auxiliary systems?
    (a) Using solar panels
    (b) Using wind turbines
    (c) By steam driving turbines
    (d) Through hydraulic mechanisms
    Answer: (c) By steam driving turbines
  111. What is the new loan limit under the MUDRA scheme’s Tarun category as per the Union Budget 2024?
    (a) ₹5 lakh
    (b) ₹10 lakh
    (c) ₹15 lakh
    (d) ₹20 lakh
    Ans: (d) ₹20 lakh
  112. When was the MUDRA scheme launched?
    (a) 2010
    (b) 2012
    (c) 2015
    (d) 2018
    Ans: (c) 2015
  113. What is the primary objective of the MUDRA scheme?
    (a) To support large-scale industries
    (b) To “fund the unfunded” by providing affordable credit to micro and small enterprises
    (c) To provide scholarships to students
    (d) To promote international trade
    Ans: (b) To “fund the unfunded” by providing affordable credit to micro and small enterprises
  114. Under the MUDRA scheme, which category provides loans between ₹50,000 and ₹5 lakh?
    (a) Shishu
    (b) Kishore
    (c) Tarun
    (d) Premium
    Ans: (b) Kishore
  115. Which program aims to achieve 95% literacy in a State or UT?
    (a) National Literacy Mission
    (b) New India Literacy Programme (NILP)
    (c) Adult Education Program
    (d) Foundational Literacy Program
    Ans: (b) New India Literacy Programme (NILP)
  116. What does the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) focus on for non-literate individuals?
    (a) Basic Healthcare
    (b) Literacy and Critical Life Skills
    (c) Agricultural Skills
    (d) Industrial Training
    Ans: (b) Literacy and Critical Life Skills
  117. What is the primary feature of India’s first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI-1?
    (a) Fully liquid propulsion
    (b) Fully solid propulsion
    (c) Hybrid propulsion system combining solid and liquid fuels
    (d) Solar-powered propulsion
    Ans: (c) Hybrid propulsion system combining solid and liquid fuels
  118. Which ministry has mandated the registration of exotic pets through the PARIVESH 2.0 portal?
    (a) Ministry of Finance
    (b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
    (c) Ministry of Home Affairs
    (d) Ministry of Health
    Ans: (b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
  119. What is the maximum imprisonment term for offenses applicable under plea bargaining in India?
    (a) Three years
    (b) Five years
    (c) Seven years
    (d) Ten years
    Ans: (c) Seven years
  120. Which types of cases are excluded from plea bargaining in India?
    (a) Economic offenses
    (b) Crimes against women, children, or socio-economic offenses
    (c) Civil disputes
    (d) Traffic violations
    Ans: (b) Crimes against women, children, or socio-economic offenses
  121. What is the role of the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT)?
    (a) To assess vocational skills
    (b) To confirm literacy after passing the test
    (c) To evaluate digital literacy
    (d) To provide financial support
    Ans: (b) To confirm literacy after passing the test
  122. Which loan category under the MUDRA scheme is for business expansion?
    (a) Shishu
    (b) Kishore
    (c) Tarun
    (d) Senior
    Ans: (c) Tarun
  123. Which of the following is NOT a component of the New India Literacy Programme (NILP)?
    (a) Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
    (b) Critical Life Skills
    (c) Advanced Technological Training
    (d) Continuing Education
    Ans: (c) Advanced Technological Training
  124. Which is a feature of the hybrid propulsion system used in RHUMI-1?
    (a) Uses only solid propellant
    (b) Uses only liquid oxidizer
    (c) Reduces operational costs and risk of accidental detonation
    (d) Incorporates fireworks for recovery
    Ans: (c) Reduces operational costs and risk of accidental detonation
  125. Which Act mandates the registration of possession and transfer of exotic species?
    (a) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
    (b) Environment Protection Act, 1986
    (c) Forest Conservation Act, 1980
    (d) Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022
    Ans: (d) Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022
  126. What is the purpose of the Enhanced Credit Guarantee Scheme (ECGS) under MUDRA 2.0?
    (a) To reduce loan amounts
    (b) To increase the scope of loans
    (c) To enhance the security and guarantee for loans
    (d) To provide direct financial aid
    Ans: (c) To enhance the security and guarantee for loans
  127. What distinguishes the hybrid propulsion system in RHUMI-1 from traditional systems?
    (a) It uses only solid fuels
    (b) It uses only liquid fuels
    (c) It combines solid propellant with liquid oxidizer
    (d) It relies on solar energy
    Ans: (c) It combines solid propellant with liquid oxidizer
  128. In the context of plea bargaining, what can a court do if the accused breaches the agreement?
    (a) Approve the breach without action
    (b) Continue with the plea bargaining process
    (c) Set aside the agreement and proceed with the trial
    (d) Provide additional concessions
    Ans: (c) Set aside the agreement and proceed with the trial
  129. What is the definition of ‘full literacy’ under the New India Literacy Programme (NILP)?
    (a) Ability to read and write only
    (b) Ability to compute and apply digital skills
    (c) Achieving 95% literacy in a State or UT
    (d) Ability to speak multiple languages
    Ans: (c) Achieving 95% literacy in a State or UT
  130. Which of the following is NOT a focus area under the New India Literacy Programme (NILP)?
    (a) Vocational Skills
    (b) Continuing Education
    (c) Advanced Research
    (d) Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
    Ans: (c) Advanced Research
  131. What is the primary goal of the SPICED scheme launched by the Spices Board of India?
    (a) To increase the production of spices
    (b) To enhance spice exports and improve cardamom productivity
    (c) To introduce new spice varieties
    (d) To promote traditional spice markets
    Ans: (b) To enhance spice exports and improve cardamom productivity
  132. What is the full form of SPICED in the context of the scheme launched by the Spices Board of India?
    (a) Sustainable Processing and Innovation in Cardamom for Export Development
    (b) Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative, and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development
    (c) Strategic Planning for Indian Cardamom and Export Development
    (d) Spices Production and International Collaborative Export Development
    Ans: (b) Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative, and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development
  133. What is the approved outlay for the SPICED scheme during the 15th Finance Commission cycle?
    (a) ₹300 crore
    (b) ₹350 crore
    (c) ₹422.30 crore
    (d) ₹500 crore
    Ans: (c) ₹422.30 crore
  134. Which of the following is NOT a key component of the SPICED scheme?
    (a) Mission Value Addition
    (b) Mission Clean and Safe Spices
    (c) Promotion of GI-tagged spices
    (d) Quantum Nonlocality Research
    Ans: (d) Quantum Nonlocality Research
  135. What recent scientific finding challenges Einstein’s principle that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light?
    (a) Quantum Entanglement
    (b) Quantum Superposition
    (c) Classical Mechanics
    (d) Quantum Tunneling
    Ans: (a) Quantum Entanglement
  136. What principle of classical physics is contradicted by quantum mechanics?
    (a) Principle of Inertia
    (b) Principle of Locality
    (c) Principle of Conservation of Energy
    (d) Principle of Relativity
    Ans: (b) Principle of Locality
  137. Which organization is implementing the National Glacial Lake Outburst Floods Risk Mitigation Programme?
    (a) National Institute of Disaster Management
    (b) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
    (c) Indian Meteorological Department
    (d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
    Ans: (b) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
  138. How many high-risk glacial lakes has the NDMA identified for monitoring under the National Glacial Lake Outburst Floods Risk Mitigation Programme?
    (a) 150
    (b) 189
    (c) 200
    (d) 250
    Ans: (b) 189
  139. Which technology is used for monitoring weather and water levels in the National Glacial Lake Outburst Floods Risk Mitigation Programme?
    (a) Satellite Imaging
    (b) Automated Weather and Water Level Monitoring Stations (AWWS)
    (c) Drones
    (d) Manual Surveys
    Ans: (b) Automated Weather and Water Level Monitoring Stations (AWWS)
  140. What is Nikkomycin used for in drug delivery with nanotechnology?
    (a) Treating bacterial infections
    (b) Targeting fungal infections
    (c) Treating viral infections
    (d) Enhancing cell growth
    Ans: (b) Targeting fungal infections
  141. What component in fungal cell walls is targeted by Nikkomycin-loaded nanoparticles?
    (a) Protein
    (b) Lipid
    (c) Chitin
    (d) DNA
    Ans: (c) Chitin
  142. Which country recently unearthed the second-largest diamond ever discovered?
    (a) South Africa
    (b) Botswana
    (c) Russia
    (d) Australia
    Ans: (b) Botswana
  143. What is the name of the largest diamond ever discovered?
    (a) Koh-i-Noor
    (b) Hope Diamond
    (c) Cullinan Diamond
    (d) Regent Diamond
    Ans: (c) Cullinan Diamond
  144. What technology was used to recover the newly discovered second-largest diamond?
    (a) X-ray Transmission Technology
    (b) Laser Cutting Technology
    (c) Ultrasound Imaging
    (d) Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    Ans: (a) X-ray Transmission Technology
  145. Which Indian state is NOT mentioned as being part of the National Glacial Lake Outburst Floods Risk Mitigation Programme?
    (a) Himachal Pradesh
    (b) Uttarakhand
    (c) Sikkim
    (d) Assam
    Ans: (d) Assam
  146. What is the main advantage of using nanotechnology in drug delivery systems?
    (a) Reduces drug production costs
    (b) Targets specific cells and improves treatment safety
    (c) Increases drug shelf life
    (d) Enhances the taste of the drug
    Ans: (b) Targets specific cells and improves treatment safety
  147. Which component is NOT part of the SPICED scheme’s objectives?
    (a) Value Addition
    (b) Innovation
    (c) Sustainability
    (d) Reducing Import of Spices
    Ans: (d) Reducing Import of Spices
  148. Which scientific concept involves objects being instantaneously aware of each other’s state regardless of distance?
    (a) Classical Mechanics
    (b) Quantum Nonlocality
    (c) General Relativity
    (d) Electromagnetism
    Ans: (b) Quantum Nonlocality
  149. What is the main focus of the SPICED scheme’s “Mission Clean and Safe Spices” component?
    (a) Reducing pesticide use
    (b) Enhancing spice processing methods
    (c) Ensuring the safety and cleanliness of spices
    (d) Promoting organic farming
    Ans: (c) Ensuring the safety and cleanliness of spices
  150. Which of the following is a major diamond location in India?
    (a) Golconda
    (b) Panna belt
    (c) Kimberley
    (d) De Beers
    Ans: (b) Panna belt