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1. Which five countries officially joined the BRICS group on January 1?
a) Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Iran, Ethiopia
b) China, Russia, India, Brazil, South Africa
c) USA, UK, France, Germany, Japan
d) Australia, Canada, South Korea, Mexico, Turkey
Answer: a) Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Iran, Ethiopia
2. Where was the 15th BRICS summit initially scheduled to take place?
a) Moscow, Russia
b) Johannesburg, South Africa
c) Beijing, China
d) New Delhi, India
Answer: b) Johannesburg, South Africa
3. When was the expansion of the BRICS group initially planned?
a) January 1, 2024
b) August 2023
c) December 2022
d) March 2025
Answer: b) August 2023
4. Which country was initially invited but opted out in December?
a) Argentina
b) Chile
c) Venezuela
d) Peru
Answer: a) Argentina
5. What is the combined population of the newly enlarged BRICS?
a) 2 billion
b) 3.5 billion
c) 5 billion
d) 1.5 billion
Answer: b) 3.5 billion
6. What is the approximate size of the economy of the newly enlarged BRICS?
a) $20.5tn
b) $28.5tn
c) $15.5tn
d) $35.5tn
Answer: b) $28.5tn
7. What percentage of the global economy does the newly enlarged BRICS constitute?
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 28%
d) 40%
Answer: c) 28%
8. What is the potential impact of the BRICS expansion on the global stage?
a) Decreased influence
b) Enhanced influence
c) No significant impact
d) Uncertain impact
Answer: b) Enhanced influence
9. Which country was NOT among the newly joined members of BRICS?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iran
c) Argentina
d) Ethiopia
Answer: c) Argentina
10. Which country was the host of the 15th BRICS summit?
a) China
b) South Africa
c) Brazil
d) Russia
Answer: b) South Africa
11. Which of the following countries is NOT a part of the BRICS group?
a) Brazil
b) Iran
c) Russia
d) China
Answer: b) Iran
12. What was the original number of nations in the BRICS group before the expansion?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 10
d) 15
Answer: a) 5
13. Which continent is Ethiopia located in?
a) Asia
b) Africa
c) Europe
d) South America
Answer: b) Africa
14. Which country was the first to propose the idea of BRICS?
a) Brazil
b) Russia
c) India
d) China
Answer: d) China
15. Which country is the largest in terms of land area among the BRICS nations?
a) Brazil
b) Russia
c) India
d) China
Answer: b) Russia
16. What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?
a) Riyadh
b) Dubai
c) Abu Dhabi
d) Cairo
Answer: a) Riyadh
17. Which of the following countries is NOT located in the Middle East?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Egypt
c) Ethiopia
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: c) Ethiopia
18. Which country is located at the intersection of Asia and Europe?
a) Iran
b) United Arab Emirates
c) Egypt
d) Turkey
Answer: d) Turkey
19. Which of the following countries has the smallest economy among the newly joined BRICS nations?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Ethiopia
c) Iran
d) Egypt
Answer: b) Ethiopia
20. What is the currency of Egypt?
a) Pound
b) Dinar
c) Riyal
d) Birr
Answer: a) Pound
21. Which of the following countries is known for its oil reserves?
a) Ethiopia
b) Iran
c) Egypt
d) Saudi Arabia
Answer: d) Saudi Arabia
22. What is the national language of Iran?
a) Arabic
b) Persian (Farsi)
c) Urdu
d) Turkish
Answer: b) Persian (Farsi)
23. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Arab League?
a) Egypt
b) Ethiopia
c) Saudi Arabia
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: b) Ethiopia
24. Which country is known as the “Land of the Pharaohs”?
a) Iran
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Egypt
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: c) Egypt
25. What is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates?
a) Riyadh
b) Dubai
c) Abu Dhabi
d) Doha
Answer: c) Abu Dhabi
26. Which country is famous for its ancient ruins of Persepolis?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iran
c) Egypt
d) Ethiopia
Answer: b) Iran
27. What is the major religion practiced in Ethiopia?
a) Christianity
b) Islam
c) Hinduism
d) Buddhism
Answer: a) Christianity
28. Which of the following countries is NOT located on the Arabian Peninsula?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iran
c) United Arab Emirates
d) Yemen
Answer: b) Iran
29. Which country is known as the “Cradle of Civilization”?
a) Egypt
b) Iran
c) Saudi Arabia
d) Ethiopia
Answer: a) Egypt
30. Which river is considered the lifeline of Egypt?
a) Nile
b) Tigris
c) Euphrates
d) Jordan
Answer: a) Nile
31. Which of the following countries has the highest GDP per capita among the newly joined BRICS nations?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iran
c) Egypt
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: d) United Arab Emirates
32. Which country is known as the “Land of the Pyramids”?
a) Iran
b) Egypt
c) Saudi Arabia
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: b) Egypt
33. Which of the following countries is NOT located in the African continent?
a) Egypt
b) Iran
c) Ethiopia
d) South Africa
Answer: b) Iran
34. Which country is known as the “Pearl of Africa”?
a) Egypt
b) Iran
c) Ethiopia
d) South Africa
Answer: c) Ethiopia
35. What is the national language of Saudi Arabia?
a) Arabic
b) Farsi
c) Amharic
d) Urdu
Answer: a) Arabic
36. Which of the following countries is NOT located in the Persian Gulf region?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iran
c) Egypt
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: c) Egypt
37. Which country is known for its ancient civilization along the Indus River?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iran
c) Egypt
d) Pakistan
Answer: d) Pakistan
38. What is the official language of Ethiopia?
a) Arabic
b) Farsi
c) Amharic
d) Urdu
Answer: c) Amharic
39. Which of the following countries is known for its production of dates?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iran
c) Egypt
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: a) Saudi Arabia
40. What is the capital city of Iran?
a) Riyadh
b) Tehran
c) Baghdad
d) Damascus
Answer: b) Tehran
41. Which of the following countries is known for its ancient civilization along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iran
c) Egypt
d) Iraq
Answer: d) Iraq
42. What is the currency of Iran?
a) Rial
b) Riyal
c) Dinar
d) Toman
Answer: a) Rial
43. Which country is known for its production of coffee?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iran
c) Ethiopia
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: c) Ethiopia
44. What is the official religion of Saudi Arabia?
a) Christianity
b) Islam
c) Judaism
d) Hinduism
Answer: b) Islam
45. Which of the following countries is known for its ancient civilization along the Yellow River?
a) China
b) Egypt
c) Iran
d) India
Answer: a) China
46. Which country is known for its production of oil and natural gas?
a) Egypt
b) Iran
c) Saudi Arabia
d) Ethiopia
Answer: c) Saudi Arabia
47. What is the official language of Saudi Arabia?
a) Arabic
b) Farsi
c) Amharic
d) Urdu
Answer: a) Arabic
48. Which of the following countries is NOT located in the Levant region?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Iran
c) Egypt
d) Lebanon
Answer: a) Saudi Arabia
49. Which country is known as the “Land of the Two Holy Mosques”?
a) Egypt
b) Iran
c) Saudi Arabia
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: c) Saudi Arabia
50. What is the capital city of Egypt?
a) Cairo
b) Riyadh
c) Tehran
d) Abu Dhabi
Answer: a) Cairo
51. What is the purpose of the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024?
A) To restrict tourism activities
B) To regulate and boost tourism
C) To privatize tourism industry
D) To abolish tourism altogether
Answer: B) To regulate and boost tourism
52. Who is the current Chief Minister of Assam?
A) Sarbananda Sonowal
B) Tarun Gogoi
C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
D) Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Answer: C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
53. How many elected members will be increased in the Mising Autonomous Council under the Amendment Bill 2024?
A) 30
B) 36
C) 40
D) 45
Answer: C) 40
54. Who introduced the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024?
A) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C) President Ram Nath Kovind
D) Tourism Minister of Assam
Answer: A) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
55. What change does the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024 bring in terms of council representation?
A) Decreases elected members
B) Decreases nominated members
C) Increases both elected and nominated members
D) No change in council representation
Answer: C) Increases both elected and nominated members
56. In which year is the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill set for introduction?
A) 2020
B) 2021
C) 2022
D) 2024
Answer: D) 2024
57. What is the count of nominated members in the Mising Autonomous Council under the Amendment Bill 2024?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: D) 5
58. Which aspect does the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024 emphasize?
A) Reducing council representation
B) Enhancing council representation
C) Abolishing the council
D) Merging the council with another body
Answer: B) Enhancing council representation
59. Who spearheaded the decision-making process behind the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024?
A) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
B) Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi
C) Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
D) Chief Minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Answer: A) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
60. Which bill underscores Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s inclusive governance approach?
A) Assam Development and Registration Bill 2024
B) Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024
C) Assam Tourism Regulation Bill 2024
D) Assam Governance Enhancement Bill 2024
Answer: B) Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024
61. What is the primary aim of the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024?
A) To restrict tourism activities
B) To regulate and boost tourism
C) To abolish the tourism sector
D) To privatize tourism industry
Answer: B) To regulate and boost tourism
62. How many elected members will be added to the Mising Autonomous Council under the Amendment Bill 2024?
A) 32
B) 36
C) 40
D) 45
Answer: C) 40
63. Who is leading the initiatives for advancing Assam under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership?
A) Sarbananda Sonowal
B) Tarun Gogoi
C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
D) Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Answer: C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
64. What change does the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024 bring regarding nominated members?
A) Increases the count
B) Decreases the count
C) Keeps the count the same
D) Removes the nominated members
Answer: A) Increases the count
65. In which legislative assembly session is the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024 set for introduction?
A) Previous
B) Upcoming
C) Special
D) Emergency
Answer: B) Upcoming
66. Who introduced the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024?
A) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C) President Ram Nath Kovind
D) Mising Autonomous Council
Answer: A) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
67 What is the primary focus of the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024?
A) Decreasing council representation
B) Maintaining the status quo
C) Increasing council representation
D) Abolishing the council
Answer: C) Increasing council representation
68. What year is associated with the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024?
A) 2020
B) 2021
C) 2022
D) 2024
Answer: D) 2024
69. How many nominated members will be added to the Mising Autonomous Council under the Amendment Bill 2024?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5
Answer: D) 5
70. Which bill reflects Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s commitment to inclusive governance?
A) Assam Development and Registration Bill 2024
B) Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024
C) Assam Tourism Regulation Bill 2024
D) Assam Governance Enhancement Bill 2024
Answer: B) Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024
71. What is the primary objective of the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024?
A) To restrict tourism activities
B) To regulate and boost tourism
C) To abolish the tourism sector
D) To privatize tourism industry
Answer: B) To regulate and boost tourism
72. How many elected members will be increased in the Mising Autonomous Council under the Amendment Bill 2024?
A) 32
B) 36
C) 40
D) 45
Answer: C) 40
73. Who is leading the initiatives for advancing Assam under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership?
A) Sarbananda Sonowal
B) Tarun Gogoi
C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
D) Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Answer: C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
74. What change does the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024 bring regarding nominated members?
A) Increases the count
B) Decreases the count
C) Keeps the count the same
D) Removes the nominated members
Answer: A) Increases the count
75. In which legislative assembly session is the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024 set for introduction?
A) Previous
B) Upcoming
C) Special
D) Emergency
Answer: B) Upcoming
76. Who introduced the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024?
A) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C) President Ram Nath Kovind
D) Mising Autonomous Council
Answer: A) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
77. What is the primary focus of the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024?
A) Decreasing council representation
B) Maintaining the status quo
C) Increasing council representation
D) Abolishing the council
Answer: C) Increasing council representation
78. What year is associated with the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024?
A) 2020
B) 2021
C) 2022
D) 2024
Answer: D) 2024
79. How many nominated members will be added to the Mising Autonomous Council under the Amendment Bill 2024?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5
Answer: D) 5
80. Which bill reflects Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s commitment to inclusive governance?
A) Assam Development and Registration Bill 2024
B) Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024
C) Assam Tourism Regulation Bill 2024
D) Assam Governance Enhancement Bill 2024
Answer: B) Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024
81. What is the primary objective of the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024?
A) To restrict tourism activities
B) To regulate and boost tourism
C) To abolish the tourism sector
D) To privatize tourism industry
Answer: B) To regulate and boost tourism
82. How many elected members will be increased in the Mising Autonomous Council under the Amendment Bill 2024?
A) 32
B) 36
C) 40
D) 45
Answer: C) 40
83. Who is leading the initiatives for advancing Assam under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership?
A) Sarbananda Sonowal
B) Tarun Gogoi
C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
D) Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Answer: C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
84. What change does the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024 bring regarding nominated members?
A) Increases the count
B) Decreases the count
C) Keeps the count the same
D) Removes the nominated members
Answer: A) Increases the count
85. In which legislative assembly session is the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024 set for introduction?
A) Previous
B) Upcoming
C) Special
D) Emergency
Answer: B) Upcoming
86. Who introduced the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024?
A) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C) President Ram Nath Kovind
D) Mising Autonomous Council
Answer: A) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
87. What is the primary focus of the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024?
A) Decreasing council representation
B) Maintaining the status quo
C) Increasing council representation
D) Abolishing the council
Answer: C) Increasing council representation
88. What year is associated with the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024?
A) 2020
B) 2021
C) 2022
D) 2024
Answer: D) 2024
89. How many nominated members will be added to the Mising Autonomous Council under the Amendment Bill 2024?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5
Answer: D) 5
90. Which bill reflects Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s commitment to inclusive governance?
A) Assam Development and Registration Bill 2024
B) Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024
C) Assam Tourism Regulation Bill 2024
D) Assam Governance Enhancement Bill 2024
Answer: B) Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024
91. What is the primary objective of the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024?
A) To restrict tourism activities
B) To regulate and boost tourism
C) To abolish the tourism sector
D) To privatize tourism industry
Answer: B) To regulate and boost tourism
92. How many elected members will be increased in the Mising Autonomous Council under the Amendment Bill 2024?
A) 32
B) 36
C) 40
D) 45
Answer: C) 40
93. Who is leading the initiatives for advancing Assam under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership?
A) Sarbananda Sonowal
B) Tarun Gogoi
C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
D) Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Answer: C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
94. What change does the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024 bring regarding nominated members?
A) Increases the count
B) Decreases the count
C) Keeps the count the same
D) Removes the nominated members
Answer: A) Increases the count
95. In which legislative assembly session is the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024 set for introduction?
A) Previous
B) Upcoming
C) Special
D) Emergency
Answer: B) Upcoming
96. Who introduced the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024?
A) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C) President Ram Nath Kovind
D) Mising Autonomous Council
Answer: A) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
97. What is the primary focus of the Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024?
A) Decreasing council representation
B) Maintaining the status quo
C) Increasing council representation
D) Abolishing the council
Answer: C) Increasing council representation
98. What year is associated with the Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024?
A) 2020
B) 2021
C) 2022
D) 2024
Answer: D) 2024
99. How many nominated members will be added to the Mising Autonomous Council under the Amendment Bill 2024?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5
Answer: D) 5
100. Which bill reflects Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s commitment to inclusive governance?
A) Assam Development and Registration Bill 2024
B) Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024
C) Assam Tourism Regulation Bill 2024
D) Assam Governance Enhancement Bill 2024
Answer: B) Mising Autonomous Council Amendment Bill 2024
101. What did Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicate would be actively promoted to combat cervical cancer?
a) Mammography screening
b) Chemotherapy sessions
c) Vaccination for girls aged 9 to 14 years
d) Surgical interventions
Answer: c) Vaccination for girls aged 9 to 14 years
102. Which cancer ranks as the second most common cancer among women in India?
a) Breast cancer
b) Lung cancer
c) Cervical cancer
d) Ovarian cancer
Answer: c) Cervical cancer
103. What is the duration of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo?
a) February 1-2
b) February 1-3
c) February 2-4
d) February 3-5
Answer: b) February 1-3
104. How many exhibitors are participating in the Bharat Mobility Global Expo?
a) Over 500
b) Over 600
c) Over 700
d) Over 800
Answer: d) Over 800
105. What is the primary focus of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo?
a) Aerospace technology
b) Telecommunication advancements
c) India’s emergence as a global hub for mobility
d) Agricultural innovations
Answer: c) India’s emergence as a global hub for mobility
106. Who is inaugurating the Bharat Mobility Global Expo?
a) President Ram Nath Kovind
b) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
c) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
d) Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Answer: b) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
107. What age group of girls will be encouraged for vaccination against cervical cancer?
a) 6 to 12 years
b) 9 to 14 years
c) 12 to 16 years
d) 15 to 18 years
Answer: b) 9 to 14 years
108. What sector does the Bharat Mobility Global Expo primarily focus on?
a) Agriculture
b) Mobility
c) Education
d) Healthcare
Answer: b) Mobility
109. What is the format of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo?
a) Virtual
b) Hybrid
c) Physical
d) Digital
Answer: c) Physical
110. What is the significance of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in India’s automotive landscape?
a) It emphasizes India’s leadership in electric vehicle manufacturing.
b) It highlights India’s role in sustainable transportation solutions.
c) It showcases India’s emergence as a global mobility hub.
d) It promotes India’s advancements in autonomous vehicles.
Answer: c) It showcases India’s emergence as a global mobility hub.
111. What significant step did India take regarding UPI at the Eiffel Tower in Paris?
a) Introduced UPI in France
b) Globalized UPI
c) Partnered with Lyra
d) Realized PM Modi’s vision
Answer: b) Globalized UPI
112. Who officially introduced UPI at the Eiffel Tower in Paris?
a) French Government
b) NPCI International Payments (NIPL)
c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
d) Lyra
Answer: b) NPCI International Payments (NIPL)
113. Who partnered with NIPL to facilitate UPI payments in France?
a) Indian Government
b) French Government
c) Lyra
d) NPCI
Answer: c) Lyra
114. When was the collaboration between India and France in the digital payments sector initiated?
a) July
b) August
c) September
d) October
Answer: a) July
115. What does NIPL stand for?
a) National Indian Payments Corporation International
b) National Payments Corporation of India
c) NPCI International Payments
d) National Indian Payments Interface Limited
Answer: c) NPCI International Payments
116. Which country is positioned as the pioneer in embracing UPI on the European continent?
a) India
b) France
c) Germany
d) Italy
Answer: b) France
117. What sector does the collaboration between India and France focus on?
a) Healthcare
b) Education
c) Digital Payments
d) Agriculture
Answer: c) Digital Payments
118. What vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi does the introduction of UPI in France realize?
a) Globalization
b) Modernization
c) Digitalization
d) Localization
Answer: a) Globalization
119. Which company did NIPL partner with to facilitate UPI payments in France?
a) NPCI
b) SBI
c) Lyra
d) Google
Answer: c) Lyra
120. What does UPI stand for?
a) Unified Payment Initiative
b) United Payments Interface
c) Universal Payment Integration
d) Unified Payments Interface
Answer: d) Unified Payments Interface
121. In which country was UPI introduced at the Eiffel Tower in Paris?
a) France
b) India
c) Germany
d) Italy
Answer: b) India
122. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of UPI?
a) Real-time transactions
b) Easy integration with multiple bank accounts
c) Lower transaction fees
d) Limited acceptance
Answer: d) Limited acceptance
123. Who is the Prime Minister of India?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Rahul Gandhi
c) Manmohan Singh
d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer: a) Narendra Modi
124. What does NPCI stand for?
a) National Payments Corporation of India
b) National Program for Cashless India
c) National Productivity and Competitiveness Initiative
d) National Policy for Commercial Integration
Answer: a) National Payments Corporation of India
125. Which technology is used for UPI payments?
a) NFC
b) QR code
c) Bluetooth
d) RFID
Answer: b) QR code
126. What is the primary function of Lyra?
a) Space exploration
b) Digital payments
c) Healthcare services
d) Renewable energy solutions
Answer: b) Digital payments
127. Which continent is France located in?
a) Europe
b) Asia
c) North America
d) South America
Answer: a) Europe
128. What is the significance of the collaboration between India and France in the digital payments sector?
a) Positions India as a pioneer in digital payments
b) Positions France as a pioneer in digital payments
c) Positions India as a pioneer in embracing UPI in Europe
d) Positions France as a pioneer in embracing UPI in Asia
Answer: c) Positions India as a pioneer in embracing UPI in Europe
129. Who initiated the collaboration between India and France in the digital payments sector?
a) NIPL
b) NPCI
c) Indian Government
d) French Government
Answer: c) Indian Government
130. Which country’s vision does the introduction of UPI in France realize?
a) India
b) France
c) Germany
d) Italy
Answer: a) India
131. What is the primary purpose of establishing the Centralized GIS Data Centre in Ayodhya?
A) To promote tourism
B) To enhance city infrastructure and manage ongoing projects
C) To preserve historical monuments
D) To facilitate religious activities
Answer: B) To enhance city infrastructure and manage ongoing projects
132. Who is leading the initiative to establish the Centralized GIS Data Centre in Ayodhya?
A) Prime Minister of India
B) Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
C) Mayor of Ayodhya
D) Chief Executive Officer of ADA
Answer: B) Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
133. Under which authority is the Centralized GIS Data Centre being established?
A) Ayodhya Municipal Corporation
B) Uttar Pradesh Tourism Authority
C) Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA)
D) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Answer: C) Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA)
134. How many projects are currently underway in Ayodhya?
A) 100
B) 120
C) 141
D) 150
Answer: C) 141
135. What is the approximate total worth of the ongoing projects in Ayodhya?
A) Rs 20,000 crore
B) Rs 25,000 crore
C) Rs 30,977 crore
D) Rs 35,000 crore
Answer: C) Rs 30,977 crore
136. What type of infrastructure is being developed for the Centralized GIS Data Centre?
A) Software only
B) Hardware only
C) Both software and hardware
D) Networking infrastructure
Answer: C) Both software and hardware
137. How many agencies are involved in the ongoing projects in Ayodhya?
A) 20
B) 27
C) 37
D) 50
Answer: C) 37
138. What role will the GIS data centre play in project management?
A) Evaluating operations of agencies
B) Funding projects
C) Designing infrastructure
D) Marketing projects
Answer: A) Evaluating operations of agencies
139. Which technology is being integrated with the GIS data centre?
A) Artificial Intelligence (AI)
B) Internet of Things (IoT)
C) Geographic Information System (GIS)
D) Blockchain
Answer: C) Geographic Information System (GIS)
140. What is the main objective of the Ayodhya Development Authority’s initiative?
A) Economic development
B) Environmental conservation
C) Restoration of historical grandeur
D) Social welfare programs
Answer: C) Restoration of historical grandeur
141. Who will benefit from the establishment of the Centralized GIS Data Centre?
A) Local businesses
B) Tourists
C) Government agencies
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
142. What is the significance of integrating GIS with the data centre?
A) To track religious events
B) To manage traffic
C) To evaluate project progress
D) To monitor weather patterns
Answer: C) To evaluate project progress
143. Which city is the focus of the development projects mentioned?
A) Lucknow
B) Varanasi
C) Ayodhya
D) Mathura
Answer: C) Ayodhya
144. What is the expected outcome of the GIS data centre initiative?
A) Increased agricultural production
B) Improved healthcare facilities
C) Enhanced city infrastructure
D) Expansion of educational institutions
Answer: C) Enhanced city infrastructure
143. How will the GIS data centre aid in project progress assessment?
A) By providing financial assistance
B) By coordinating with international agencies
C) By evaluating operations of involved agencies
D) By conducting public awareness campaigns
Answer: C) By evaluating operations of involved agencies
144. What sector will benefit the most from the establishment of the data centre?
A) Tourism
B) Healthcare
C) Education
D) Infrastructure development
Answer: D) Infrastructure development
145. Who is responsible for initiating the development process of the GIS data centre?
A) Central government
B) Local authorities
C) Private investors
D) Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA)
Answer: D) Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA)
146. How will the GIS data centre contribute to the management of ongoing projects?
A) By providing employment opportunities
B) By facilitating remote project monitoring
C) By organizing cultural events
D) By promoting traditional crafts
Answer: B) By facilitating remote project monitoring
147. What is the location of the Centralized GIS Data Centre?
A) Lucknow
B) Varanasi
C) Ayodhya
D) Mathura
Answer: C) Ayodhya
148. What is the overall objective of the Uttar Pradesh government’s initiative in Ayodhya?
A) To promote industrialization
B) To improve transportation
C) To restore historical significance
D) To encourage sports activities
Answer: C) To restore historical significance
149. What novel approach to law enforcement was inaugurated by Director General Abhinav Kumar in Haridwar?
a) Self-driving cars
b) Self-balancing electric scooters
c) Segways
d) Bicycles
Answer: b) Self-balancing electric scooters
150. Who generously donated the self-balancing electric scooters to the police in Haridwar?
a) Haridwar Municipal Corporation
b) Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
c) Government of Uttarakhand
d) Haridwar Police Department
Answer: b) Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
