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1. Who has been declared the winner of Zimbabwe’s presidential election?
a) Nelson Chamisa
b) Robert Mugabe
c) Emmerson Mnangagwa
d) Morgan Tsvangirai
Answer: c) Emmerson Mnangagwa
2. What percentage of the vote did Emmerson Mnangagwa receive in the presidential election?
a) 44%
b) 52.6%
c) 73%
d) 136%
Answer: b) 52.6%
3. Who was Mnangagwa’s closest rival in the presidential election?
a) Robert Mugabe
b) Nelson Chamisa
c) Morgan Tsvangirai
d) Jacob Zuma
Answer: b) Nelson Chamisa
4. Which political party does Emmerson Mnangagwa belong to?
a) Zanu-PF
b) CCC
c) MDC
d) ANC
Answer: a) Zanu-PF
5. How many parliamentary seats did Zanu-PF secure in the elections?
a) 44
b) 73
c) 136
d) 52.6%
Answer: c) 136
6. How many parliamentary seats did the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) secure in the elections?
a) 44
b) 73
c) 136
d) 52.6%
Answer: b) 73
7. At what age did Mnangagwa assume the presidency of Zimbabwe?
a) 80
b) 60
c) 70
d) 50
Answer: a) 80
8. How did Emmerson Mnangagwa come to power in Zimbabwe?
a) Through a free and fair election
b) Through a 2017 military coup
c) By inheriting the presidency
d) By winning a referendum
Answer: b) Through a 2017 military coup
9. Who was the longstanding leader of Zimbabwe before Emmerson Mnangagwa?
a) Nelson Chamisa
b) Robert Mugabe
c) Jacob Zuma
d) Morgan Tsvangirai
Answer: b) Robert Mugabe
10. What nickname was Emmerson Mnangagwa known by in Zimbabwean legend?
a) The Lion
b) The Elephant
c) The Crocodile
d) The Gazelle
Answer: c) The Crocodile
11. What is the total number of newly created districts in Assam?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: c) 4
12. Why were the new districts created in Assam?
a) To redefine Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies
b) To increase the number of government departments
c) To reduce the administrative workload
d) To replace sub-divisions with circles
Answer: a) To redefine Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies
13. Who announced the abolishment of 24 civil sub-divisions in Assam?
a) Election Commission
b) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
c) Additional District Commissioners
d) Government Departments
Answer: b) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
14. What will replace sub-divisions in Assam’s administrative structure?
a) Districts
b) Circles
c) Constituencies
d) Departments
Answer: b) Circles
15. How many districts will Assam have after the creation of the new districts?
a) 30
b) 31
c) 34
d) 35
Answer: d) 35
16. Which Act allows for the redefinition of Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies in Assam?
a) RP Act, 1950
b) Constitution of India
c) Assam Statehood Act
d) Panchayati Raj Act
Answer: a) RP Act, 1950
17. What are the names of the newly formed districts in Assam?
a) Hojai, Biswanath, Tamulpur, and Bajali
b) Guwahati, Tezpur, Silchar, and Dibrugarh
c) Jorhat, Tinsukia, Sivasagar, and Golaghat
d) Nalbari, Goalpara, Barpeta, and Dhubri
Answer: a) Hojai, Biswanath, Tamulpur, and Bajali
18. Who will head the sub-districts within each district in Assam?
a) Chief Minister
b) Additional District Commissioners
c) District Collectors
d) Election Commissioners
Answer: b) Additional District Commissioners
19. What is the purpose of the ongoing delimitation process in Assam?
a) To create new states
b) To redefine Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies
c) To abolish all districts
d) To increase the number of government employees
Answer: b) To redefine Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies
20. Which year did the creation of new districts in Assam take place?
a) 2020
b) 2021
c) 2022
d) 2023
Answer: d) 2023
21. What is the primary reason for replacing sub-divisions with circles?
a) To streamline administrative functions
b) To reduce the number of government employees
c) To decrease the number of districts
d) To increase the number of Assembly seats
Answer: a) To streamline administrative functions
22. Who initiated the delimitation process in Assam?
a) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
b) Election Commission
c) Additional District Commissioners
d) The President of India
Answer: b) Election Commission
23. Which Act of 1950 is mentioned in the passage regarding Assam’s delimitation?
a) RP Act, 1950
b) Constitution of India
c) Assam Statehood Act
d) Panchayati Raj Act
Answer: a) RP Act, 1950
24. What will head the sub-districts within each district in Assam?
a) Chief Minister
b) Additional District Commissioners
c) District Collectors
d) Election Commissioners
Answer: b) Additional District Commissioners
25. What is the total number of sub-districts that replaced civil sub-divisions in Assam?
a) 24
b) 35
c) 4
d) 10
Answer: a) 24
26. What is the name of the Chief Minister of Assam mentioned in the passage?
a) Sarbananda Sonowal
b) Tarun Gogoi
c) Himanta Biswa Sarma
d) Manmohan Singh
Answer: c) Himanta Biswa Sarma
27. What does the abbreviation “EC” stand for in the passage?
a) Environment Council
b) Election Commission
c) Executive Committee
d) Economic Commission
Answer: b) Election Commission
28. Which governmental entity is responsible for redefining Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies in Assam?
a) Chief Minister’s Office
b) Election Commission
c) Ministry of Home Affairs
d) Indian Parliament
Answer: b) Election Commission
29. What is the total number of districts in Assam before the creation of new ones?
a) 28
b) 30
c) 34
d) 35
Answer: c) 34
30. What will the sub-districts be headed by in Assam’s new administrative structure?
a) Chief Minister
b) Additional District Commissioners
c) District Collectors
d) Sub-Divisional Officers
Answer: b) Additional District Commissioners
31. What is the name of the multilateral tri-service exercise taking place in Egypt from August 27 to September 16, 2023?
a) Exercise Falcon Fury
b) Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23
c) Operation Desert Storm
d) Operation Red Flag
Answer: b) Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23
32. Where is Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 being held?
a) New Delhi, India
b) Cairo (West) Air Base, Egypt
c) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
d) Athens, Greece
Answer: b) Cairo (West) Air Base, Egypt
33. How often is Exercise BRIGHT STAR typically conducted?
a) Annually
b) Biennially
c) Quarterly
d) Monthly
Answer: b) Biennially
34. Which branch of the military does Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 involve?
a) Army only
b) Navy only
c) Air Force only
d) Tri-service (Army, Navy, and Air Force)
Answer: d) Tri-service (Army, Navy, and Air Force)
35. How many MiG-29 aircraft are part of the Indian Air Force contingent for Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23?
a) 1
b) 3
c) 5
d) 7
Answer: c) 5
36. Which of the following aircraft types are NOT part of the Indian Air Force contingent for Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23?
a) MiG-29
b) IL-78
c) C-130
d) F-16
Answer: d) F-16
37. Which special forces unit from the Indian Air Force is participating in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23?
a) Garud Special Forces
b) Marcos
c) Para Commandos
d) Ghatak Force
Answer: a) Garud Special Forces
38. Which squadrons from the Indian Air Force are actively participating in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23?
a) Numbers 12, 36, 59, and 72
b) Numbers 28, 77, 78, and 81
c) Numbers 5, 20, 44, and 63
d) Numbers 7, 14, 32, and 68
Answer: b) Numbers 28, 77, 78, and 81
39. Besides India, which of the following countries is participating in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23?
a) China
b) United States of America
c) Australia
d) Russia
Answer: b) United States of America
40. What is the primary goal of Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23?
a) Competitive sports
b) Strengthening international partnerships
c) Environmental conservation
d) Promoting tourism
Answer: b) Strengthening international partnerships
41. What is the name of the initiative introduced by Airtel Payments Bank in collaboration with Mastercard Center and Frontier Markets?
a. She Empowers India
b. She Leads Bharat:Udyam
c. Women Entrepreneurs Connect
d. Financial Freedom for Women
Answer: b. She Leads Bharat:Udyam
42. How many women-owned small businesses does the She Leads Bharat:Udyam initiative aim to uplift?
a. 10,000
b. 50,000
c. 100,000
d. 500,000
Answer: c. 100,000
43. What sector does the She Leads Bharat:Udyam program primarily focus on?
a. Education
b. Healthcare
c. Banking and Financial Services
d. Agriculture
Answer: c. Banking and Financial Services
44. In which Indian states will the initial phase of the She Leads Bharat:Udyam program have an impact?
a. Maharashtra and Gujarat
b. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu and Kerala
d. Delhi and Haryana
Answer: b. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
45. What is the key feature of the She Leads Bharat:Udyam initiative’s digital-first model?
a. Traditional banking services
b. Philanthropic donations
c. Unlocking income opportunities for women-owned businesses
d. Agricultural support
Answer: c. Unlocking income opportunities for women-owned businesses
46. What type of collaboration is the She Leads Bharat:Udyam program?
a. Government-only initiative
b. Private sector collaboration
c. Academic partnership
d. Non-profit organization initiative
Answer: b. Private sector collaboration
47. Which financial services provider is collaborating with Airtel Payments Bank on this initiative?
a. HDFC Bank
b. ICICI Bank
c. Mastercard Center
d. Axis Bank
Answer: c. Mastercard Center
48. What is the goal of the She Leads Bharat:Udyam initiative for women-owned businesses?
a. To provide free products and services
b. To create job opportunities for men
c. To enhance income streams
d. To focus on urban businesses only
Answer: c. To enhance income streams
49. Which states in India will benefit from the initial phase of She Leads Bharat:Udyam?
a. Karnataka and Kerala
b. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
d. Maharashtra and Gujarat
Answer: b. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
50. What is the She Leads Bharat:Udyam program known for in terms of its nature?
a. Proprietary and inflexible
b. Rigid and traditional
c. Flexible and proprietary
d. Open and collaborative
Answer: c. Flexible and proprietary
51. How does the She Leads Bharat:Udyam program aim to empower women-owned small businesses?
a. By providing loans with high interest rates
b. By offering a range of opportunities
c. By focusing solely on urban businesses
d. By excluding social enterprises
Answer: b. By offering a range of opportunities
52. What is the primary focus sector of She Leads Bharat:Udyam?
a. Agriculture
b. Education
c. Banking and Financial Services
d. Healthcare
Answer: c. Banking and Financial Services
53. Which technology plays a significant role in the She Leads Bharat:Udyam initiative?
a. Artificial Intelligence
b. Blockchain
c. Digital-first model
d. Robotics
Answer: c. Digital-first model
54. Who are the primary collaborators in the She Leads Bharat:Udyam initiative?
a. Government organizations
b. Social enterprises
c. International NGOs
d. Private sector entities
Answer: d. Private sector entities
55. Which region will the She Leads Bharat:Udyam program initially focus on?
a. Southern India
b. Western India
c. Northern India
d. Eastern India
Answer: c. Northern India
56. What is the main goal of the She Leads Bharat:Udyam program?
a. To uplift 1,000 women-owned small businesses
b. To provide free financial services to women
c. To create job opportunities for men
d. To uplift 100,000 women-owned small businesses
Answer: d. To uplift 100,000 women-owned small businesses
57. What is the She Leads Bharat:Udyam program’s approach to income enhancement for women-owned small businesses?
a. It does not focus on income enhancement.
b. It offers a range of opportunities.
c. It provides direct grants.
d. It offers only traditional banking services.
Answer: b. It offers a range of opportunities.
58.In which states is the initial phase of She Leads Bharat:Udyam set to have an impact?
a. Kerala and Tamil Nadu
b. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
c. Maharashtra and Gujarat
d. Haryana and Delhi
Answer: b. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
59.What is the key characteristic of the She Leads Bharat:Udyam initiative’s digital-first model?
a. It focuses on physical branches.
b. It is open to all businesses.
c. It primarily uses traditional banking methods.
d. It is based on digital technology.
Answer: d. It is based on digital technology.
60.Who are the primary collaborators in the She Leads Bharat:Udyam initiative?
a. Government organizations
b. Social enterprises
c. International NGOs
d. Private sector entities
Answer: d. Private sector entities
61.Which technology plays a significant role in the She Leads Bharat:Udyam initiative?
a. Artificial Intelligence
b. Blockchain
c. Digital-first model
d. Robotics
Answer: c. Digital-first model
62.What is the main goal of the She Leads Bharat:Udyam program?
a. To uplift 1,000 women-owned small businesses
b. To provide free financial services to women
c. To create job opportunities for men
d. To uplift 100,000 women-owned small businesses
63.Who unveiled a postage stamp in memory of Dadi Prakashmani?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) President Draupadi Murmu
c) Union Minister of State for Finance
d) IDFC First Bank
Answer: b) President Draupadi Murmu
64.When was the postage stamp unveiled in memory of Dadi Prakashmani?
a) 25th August
b) 28th August
c) 16th August
d) 16th September
Answer: c) 16th August
65.Under which initiative was the postage stamp unveiled?
a) ‘My Stamp’ initiative
b) ‘Spiritual Legacy’ initiative
c) ‘Postal Tribute’ initiative
d) ‘Memorial Stamp’ initiative
Answer: a) ‘My Stamp’ initiative
66.Which ministry is responsible for the ‘My Stamp’ initiative?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Communications
c) Ministry of Sports
d) Ministry of Culture
Answer: b) Ministry of Communications
67.What is the significance of the postage stamp unveiled for Dadi Prakashmani?
a) It symbolizes her timeless wisdom
b) It immortalizes her legacy
c) It represents positive change
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
68.Dadi Prakashmani was the former chief of which organization?
a) Brahma Kumaris
b) BCCI
c) IDFC First Bank
d) Jan Dhan Yojana
Answer: a) Brahma Kumaris
69.What was the major focus of Dadi Prakashmani’s life and work?
a) Promoting sports in India
b) Spreading Indian values and culture through spirituality
c) Leading the BCCI
d) Advocating for women’s rights
Answer: b) Spreading Indian values and culture through spirituality
70.What achievement is attributed to Dadi Prakashmani’s leadership?
a) Making IDFC First Bank the largest women-led spiritual institution
b) Spreading Indian culture worldwide
c) Leading Brahma Kumaris to become the world’s largest women-led spiritual institution
d) Introducing cricket to spiritual practices
Answer: c) Leading Brahma Kumaris to become the world’s largest women-led spiritual institution
71.Which bank acquired title rights for home international series of BCCI?
a) ICICI Bank
b) HDFC Bank
c) IDFC First Bank
d) SBI
Answer: c) IDFC First Bank
72.For how many years will IDFC First Bank hold the title rights for BCCI matches?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
Answer: c) 3 years
73.How much will IDFC First Bank provide per international match to BCCI?
a) Rs. 2.5 crore
b) Rs. 3.0 crore
c) Rs. 4.0 crore
d) Rs. 4.2 crore
Answer: d) Rs. 4.2 crore
74.How many matches are covered by the agreement between IDFC First Bank and BCCI?
a) 30 matches
b) 46 matches
c) 56 matches
d) 70 matches
Answer: c) 56 matches
75.What types of matches are included in the agreement between IDFC First Bank and BCCI?
a) 10 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 25 test matches, and 21 T20 matches
b) 15 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 15 test matches, and 26 T20 matches
c) 20 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 20 test matches, and 20 T20 matches
d) 10 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 10 test matches, and 36 T20 matches
Answer: b) 15 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 15 test matches, and 26 T20 matches
76.When does the contract between IDFC First Bank and BCCI commence?
a) After the IPL
b) After the World Cup
c) After the ODI series against Australia
d) After the T20 World Cup
Answer: c) After the ODI series against Australia
77.What is the goal of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
a) Promoting sports in rural areas
b) Providing financial inclusion to marginalized sections
c) Enhancing cultural awareness
d) Boosting the stock market
Answer: b) Providing financial inclusion to marginalized sections
78.When was the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) launched?
a) 25th August 2014
b) 28th August 2014
c) 16th August 2014
d) 28th September 2014
Answer: b) 28th August 2014
79.How many individuals have been brought into the formal banking system through Jan Dhan Accounts?
a) 25 crore
b) 45 crore
c) 50 crore
d) 55 crore
Answer: c) 50 crore
80.What percentage of Jan Dhan Accounts belongs to women?
a) 35%
b) 45%
c) 55.5%
d) 65%
Answer: c) 55.5%
81.Which areas account for 67% of Jan Dhan Accounts?
a) Urban areas
b) Semi-urban areas
c) Rural areas
d) Metropolitan areas
Answer: c) Rural areas
82.What has the PMJDY led to, according to Union Minister Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad?
a) Increased financial untouchability
b) Reduced access to credit
c) Greater financial awareness
d) Decreased access to insurance
Answer: c) Greater financial awareness
83.What does the PMJDY aim to liberate individuals from?
a) A cycle of poverty
b) A cycle of unemployment
c) A cycle of illness
d) A cycle of indebtedness
Answer: a) A cycle of poverty
84.Who emphasized the role of PMJDY in extending formal banking services to marginalized sections?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad
c) President Draupadi Murmu
d) Dadi Prakashmani
Answer: b) Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad
85.What services have been extended to marginalized sections through PMJDY?
a) Education and healthcare
b) Sports and entertainment
c) Credit, insurance, pensions, and financial awareness
d) Housing and transportation
Answer: c) Credit, insurance, pensions, and financial awareness
86.Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the provided information?
a) Dadi Prakashmani’s dedication to spreading Indian values
b) The number of ODIs covered by the IDFC First Bank agreement
c) The date of the PMJDY launch
d) The role of Union Minister Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad
Answer: b) The number of ODIs covered by the IDFC First Bank agreement
87.What does the PMJDY stand for?
a) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
b) Prime Minister’s Cricket Development Yojana
c) Postal Memorandum for Jan Dhan Yojana
d) People’s Money Jan Dhan Yojana
Answer: a) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
88.Who is credited with launching the PMJDY?
a) President Draupadi Murmu
b) Union Minister Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad
c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
d) Dadi Prakashmani
Answer: c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
89.What is the main goal of the ‘My Stamp’ initiative?
a) To immortalize famous personalities
b) To promote philately among children
c) To commemorate individuals and events through postage stamps
d) To raise funds for the Ministry of Communications
Answer: c) To commemorate individuals and events through postage stamps
90.How much will IDFC First Bank provide for each international match to BCCI?
a) Rs. 3.5 crore
b) Rs. 4.0 crore
c) Rs. 4.1 crore
d) Rs. 4.2 crore
Answer: d) Rs. 4.2 crore
91.What type of matches are NOT covered by the agreement between IDFC First Bank and BCCI?
a) T20 matches
b) Test matches
c) One Day Internationals (ODIs)
d) Domestic matches
Answer: d) Domestic matches
92.Which area accounts for the majority of Jan Dhan Accounts?
a) Urban areas
b) Semi-urban areas
c) Rural areas
d) Metropolitan areas
Answer: c) Rural areas
93.What has the PMJDY led to, according to Union Minister Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad?
a) Increased financial untouchability
b) Reduced access to credit
c) Greater financial awareness
d) Decreased access to insurance
Answer: c) Greater financial awareness
94.What services have been extended to marginalized sections through PMJDY?
a) Education and healthcare
b) Sports and entertainment
c) Credit, insurance, pensions, and financial awareness
d) Housing and transportation
Answer: c) Credit, insurance, pensions, and financial awareness
95.Who unveiled a postage stamp in memory of Dadi Prakashmani?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) President Draupadi Murmu
c) Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad
d) IDFC First Bank
Answer: b) President Draupadi Murmu
96.What is the significance of the postage stamp unveiled for Dadi Prakashmani?
a) It symbolizes her timeless wisdom
b) It immortalizes her legacy
c) It represents positive change
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
97.Dadi Prakashmani was the former chief of which organization?
a) Brahma Kumaris
b) BCCI
c) IDFC First Bank
d) Jan Dhan Yojana
Answer: a) Brahma Kumaris
98.What was the major focus of Dadi Prakashmani’s life and work?
a) Promoting sports in India
b) Spreading Indian values and culture through spirituality
c) Leading the BCCI
d) Advocating for women’s rights
Answer: b) Spreading Indian values and culture through spirituality
99.What achievement is attributed to Dadi Prakashmani’s leadership?
a) Making IDFC First Bank the largest women-led spiritual institution
b) Spreading Indian culture worldwide
c) Leading Brahma Kumaris to become the world’s largest women-led spiritual institution
d) Introducing cricket to spiritual practices
Answer: c) Leading Brahma Kumaris to become the world’s largest women-led spiritual institution
100.Which bank acquired title rights for home international series of BCCI?
a) ICICI Bank
b) HDFC Bank
c) IDFC First Bank
d) SBI
Answer: c) IDFC First Bank
101.For how many years will IDFC First Bank hold the title rights for BCCI matches?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
Answer: c) 3 years
102.How much will IDFC First Bank provide per international match to BCCI?
a) Rs. 2.5 crore
b) Rs. 3.0 crore
c) Rs. 4.0 crore
d) Rs. 4.2 crore
Answer: d) Rs. 4.2 crore
103.How many matches are covered by the agreement between IDFC First Bank and BCCI?
a) 30 matches
b) 46 matches
c) 56 matches
d) 70 matches
Answer: c) 56 matches
104.When does the contract between IDFC First Bank and BCCI commence?
a) After the IPL
b) After the World Cup
c) After the ODI series against Australia
d) After the T20 World Cup
Answer: c) After the ODI series against Australia
105.What is the goal of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
a) Promoting sports in rural areas
b) Providing financial inclusion to marginalized sections
c) Enhancing cultural awareness
d) Boosting the stock market
Answer: b) Providing financial inclusion to marginalized sections
106.When was the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) launched?
a) 25th August 2014
b) 28th August 2014
c) 16th August 2014
d) 28th September 2014
Answer: b) 28th August 2014
107.How many individuals have been brought into the formal banking system through Jan Dhan Accounts?
a) 25 crore
b) 45 crore
c) 50 crore
d) 55 crore
Answer: c) 50 crore
108.What percentage of Jan Dhan Accounts belongs to women?
a) 35%
b) 45%
c) 55.5%
d) 65%
Answer: c) 55.5%
109.Which areas account for 67% of Jan Dhan Accounts?
a) Urban areas
b) Semi-urban areas
c) Rural areas
d) Metropolitan areas
Answer: c) Rural areas
110.What has the PMJDY led to, according to Union Minister Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad?
a) Increased financial untouchability
b) Reduced access to credit
c) Greater financial awareness
d) Decreased access to insurance
Answer: c) Greater financial awareness
111.What does the PMJDY aim to liberate individuals from?
a) A cycle of poverty
b) A cycle of unemployment
c) A cycle of illness
d) A cycle of indebtedness
Answer: a) A cycle of poverty
112.Who emphasized the role of PMJDY in extending formal banking services to marginalized sections?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad
c) President Draupadi Murmu
d) Dadi Prakashmani
Answer: b) Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad
113. What is the Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment, and Climate Change (KDMECC)?
a) An agreement adopted by 48 Asian countries
b) An action-oriented framework for addressing climate-induced migration
c) A treaty signed by 15 African countries
d) A declaration addressing biodiversity conservation
Answer: b) An action-oriented framework for addressing climate-induced migration
114. How many African countries initially signed the KDMECC in 2022?
a) 48
b) 15
c) 50
d) 10
Answer: b) 15
115. What is the primary goal of the KDMECC?
a) To promote tourism in Africa
b) To mitigate the adverse effects of climate-induced mobility
c) To increase carbon emissions
d) To establish a global climate change fund
Answer: b) To mitigate the adverse effects of climate-induced mobility
116. Who is the brand ambassador for Indian Oil Corporation’s Indane XTRATEJ LPG brand?
a) V. Satish Kumar
b) Umesh Revankar
c) Kamlesh Gandhi
d) Sanjeev Kapoor
Answer: d) Sanjeev Kapoor
117. In which city was the video commercial for the Indane XTRATEJ LPG brand unveiled?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Bengaluru
d) Chennai
Answer: c) Bengaluru
118. What market share does Indian Oil Corporation have in the LPG sector?
a) 27%
b) 49%
c) 60%
d) 35%
Answer: b) 49%
119. How many customer connections does Indian Oil serve in the LPG sector?
a) 1 crore
b) 10 crore
c) 16 crore
d) 20 crore
Answer: c) 16 crore
120. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC)?
a) Umesh Revankar
b) Kamlesh Gandhi
c) V. Satish Kumar
d) Sanjeev Kapoor
Answer: a) Umesh Revankar
121. How long is Umesh Revankar’s term as Chairman of FIDC?
a) One year
b) Three years
c) Two years
d) Four years
Answer: c) Two years
122.Who are the Co-chairmen of FIDC appointed to complement Umesh Revankar’s leadership?
a) V. Satish Kumar and Kamlesh Gandhi
b) Kamlesh Gandhi and Sanjeev Kapoor
c) K.V. Srinivasan and Umesh Revankar
d) Kamlesh Gandhi and K.V. Srinivasan
Answer: d) Kamlesh Gandhi and K.V. Srinivasan
123.When was the first-ever International Day for People of African Origin marked by the United Nations?
a) August 23, 2023
b) August 31, 2021
c) July 15, 2022
d) September 8, 2020
Answer: b) August 31, 2021
124.What does the International Day for People of African Origin aim to recognize?
a) Contributions made by individuals with European heritage
b) Contributions made by individuals with Asian heritage
c) Contributions made by individuals with African heritage
d) Contributions made by individuals with South American heritage
Answer: c) Contributions made by individuals with African heritage
125.Approximately how many individuals in the Americas identify as of African descent?
a) Over 500 million
b) Over 100 million
c) Over 200 million
d) Over 50 million
Answer: c) Over 200 million
126. What is the primary goal of the International Day for People of African Origin?
a) To promote cultural diversity
b) To celebrate European heritage
c) To eradicate discrimination against African descent individuals
d) To encourage migration to Africa
Answer: c) To eradicate discrimination against African descent individuals
127.Which continent does the KDMECC primarily focus on?
a) Europe
b) Asia
c) Africa
d) North America
Answer: c) Africa
128.What role does Umesh Revankar currently hold in Shriram Finance Limited?
a) CEO
b) Chairman
c) Marketing Director
d) Executive Vice Chairman
Answer: d) Executive Vice Chairman
129.What brand is featured in the video commercial with Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor?
a) Indane XTRATEJ LPG
b) Indian Oil Corporation
c) Shriram Finance Limited
d) MAS Financial Services Limited
Answer: a) Indane XTRATEJ LPG
130.Which city hosted the meeting where Umesh Revankar was appointed Chairman of FIDC?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Bengaluru
d) Mumbai
Answer: d) Mumbai
131.How many African countries initially signed the KDMECC in 2022?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 48
d) 50
Answer: b) 15
132.What is the primary goal of the KDMECC?
a) To promote tourism in Africa
b) To mitigate the adverse effects of climate-induced mobility
c) To increase carbon emissions
d) To establish a global climate change fund
Answer: b) To mitigate the adverse effects of climate-induced mobility
133.Who is the brand ambassador for Indian Oil Corporation’s Indane XTRATEJ LPG brand?
a) V. Satish Kumar
b) Umesh Revankar
c) Kamlesh Gandhi
d) Sanjeev Kapoor
Answer: d) Sanjeev Kapoor
134.In which city was the video commercial for the Indane XTRATEJ LPG brand unveiled?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Bengaluru
d) Chennai
Answer: c) Bengaluru
135.What market share does Indian Oil Corporation have in the LPG sector?
a) 27%
b) 49%
c) 60%
d) 35%
Answer: b) 49%
136.How many customer connections does Indian Oil serve in the LPG sector?
a) 1 crore
b) 10 crore
c) 16 crore
d) 20 crore
Answer: c) 16 crore
137.Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC)?
a) Umesh Revankar
b) Kamlesh Gandhi
c) V. Satish Kumar
d) Sanjeev Kapoor
Answer: a) Umesh Revankar
138.How long is Umesh Revankar’s term as Chairman of FIDC?
a) One year
b) Three years
c) Two years
d) Four years
Answer: c) Two years
139.Who are the Co-chairmen of FIDC appointed to complement Umesh Revankar’s leadership?
a) V. Satish Kumar and Kamlesh Gandhi
b) Kamlesh Gandhi and Sanjeev Kapoor
c) K.V. Srinivasan and Umesh Revankar
d) Kamlesh Gandhi and K.V. Srinivasan
Answer: d) Kamlesh Gandhi and K.V. Srinivasan
140.When was the first-ever International Day for People of African Origin marked by the United Nations?
a) August 23, 2023
b) August 31, 2021
c) July 15, 2022
d) September 8, 2020
Answer: b) August 31, 2021
142.What does the International Day for People of African Origin aim to recognize?
a) Contributions made by individuals with European heritage
b) Contributions made by individuals with Asian heritage
c) Contributions made by individuals with African heritage
d) Contributions made by individuals with South American heritage
Answer: c) Contributions made by individuals with African heritage
143.Approximately how many individuals in the Americas identify as of African descent?
a) Over 500 million
b) Over 100 million
c) Over 200 million
d) Over 50 million
Answer: c) Over 200 million
144.What is the primary goal of the International Day for People of African Origin?
a) To promote cultural diversity
b) To celebrate European heritage
c) To eradicate discrimination against African descent individuals
d) To encourage migration to Africa
Answer: c) To eradicate discrimination against African descent individuals
145.Which continent does the KDMECC primarily focus on?
a) Europe
b) Asia
c) Africa
d) North America
Answer: c) Africa
146.What role does Umesh Revankar currently hold in Shriram Finance Limited?
a) CEO
b) Chairman
c) Marketing Director
d) Executive Vice Chairman
Answer: d) Executive Vice Chairman
147.What brand is featured in the video commercial with Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor?
a) Indane XTRATEJ LPG
b) Indian Oil Corporation
c) Shriram Finance Limited
d) MAS Financial Services Limited
Answer: a) Indane XTRATEJ LPG
148.Which city hosted the meeting where Umesh Revankar was appointed Chairman of FIDC?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Bengaluru
d) Mumbai
Answer: d) Mumbai
149.How many African countries initially signed the KDMECC in 2022?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 48
d) 50
Answer: b) 15
150.What is the primary goal of the KDMECC?
a) To promote tourism in Africa
b) To mitigate the adverse effects of climate-induced mobility
c) To increase carbon emissions
d) To establish a global climate change fund
Answer: b) To mitigate the adverse effects of climate-induced mobility
151.Who is the brand ambassador for Indian Oil Corporation’s Indane XTRATEJ LPG brand?
a) V. Satish Kumar
b) Umesh Revankar
c) Kamlesh Gandhi
d) Sanjeev Kapoor
Answer: d) Sanjeev Kapoor
152.In which city was the video commercial for the Indane XTRATEJ LPG brand unveiled?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Bengaluru
d) Chennai
Answer: c) Bengaluru
153.What market share does Indian Oil Corporation have in the LPG sector?
a) 27%
b) 49%
c) 60%
d) 35%
Answer: b) 49%
154.How many customer connections does Indian Oil serve in the LPG sector?
a) 1 crore
b) 10 crore
c) 16 crore
d) 20 crore
Answer: c) 16 crore
156.Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC)?
a) Umesh Revankar
b) Kamlesh Gandhi
c) V. Satish Kumar
d) Sanjeev Kapoor
Answer: a) Umesh Revankar
157.How long is Umesh Revankar’s term as Chairman of FIDC?
a) One year
b) Three years
c) Two years
d) Four years
Answer: c) Two years
158.Who are the Co-chairmen of FIDC appointed to complement Umesh Revankar’s leadership?
a) V. Satish Kumar and Kamlesh Gandhi
b) Kamlesh Gandhi and Sanjeev Kapoor
c) K.V. Srinivasan and Umesh Revankar
d) Kamlesh Gandhi and K.V. Srinivasan
Answer: d) Kamlesh Gandhi and K.V. Srinivasan
159.When was the first-ever International Day for People of African Origin marked by the United Nations?
a) August 23, 2023
b) August 31, 2021
c) July 15, 2022
d) September 8, 2020
Answer: b) August 31, 2021
160.What does the International Day for People of African Origin aim to recognize?
a) Contributions made by individuals with European heritage
b) Contributions made by individuals with Asian heritage
c) Contributions made by individuals with African heritage
d) Contributions made by individuals with South American heritage
Answer: c) Contributions made by individuals with African heritage
161.Approximately how many individuals in the Americas identify as of African descent?
a) Over 500 million
b) Over 100 million
c) Over 200 million
d) Over 50 million
Answer: c) Over 200 million
162.What is the primary goal of the International Day for People of African Origin?
a) To promote cultural diversity
b) To celebrate European heritage
c) To eradicate discrimination against African descent individuals
d) To encourage migration to Africa
Answer: c) To eradicate discrimination against African descent individuals
163.Which continent does the KDMECC primarily focus on?
a) Europe
b) Asia
c) Africa
d) North America
Answer: c) Africa
164.What role does Umesh Revankar currently hold in Shriram Finance Limited?
a) CEO
b) Chairman
c) Marketing Director
d) Executive Vice Chairman
Answer: d) Executive Vice Chairman
165. Who inaugurated Utkela Airport in Odisha on August 31, 2023?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
c) Chief Minister of Odisha
d) Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Gen Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd)
Answer: b) Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
166.What is the primary aim of the UDAN scheme mentioned in the context?
a) Promoting railway connectivity
b) Enhancing regional air connectivity in India
c) Boosting maritime trade
d) Expanding road networks
Answer: b) Enhancing regional air connectivity in India
167.What is the key highlight of the Utkela Airport inauguration?
a) Introduction of a new railway station
b) Launch of a direct flight route between Utkela and Bhubaneshwar
c) Announcement of a new highway project
d) Establishment of a seaport in Odisha
Answer: b) Launch of a direct flight route between Utkela and Bhubaneshwar
168.How long will the flight between Utkela and Bhubaneshwar take after the inauguration?
a) Two hours
b) One hour and twenty minutes
c) Three hours
d) Forty-five minutes
Answer: b) One hour and twenty minutes
169.According to Minister Scindia, what is the expected impact of improved connectivity between Utkela and Bhubaneshwar?
a) Reduced employment prospects
b) Decline in economic activities
c) Catalyzed economic activities and increased employment prospects
d) No impact on the region
Answer: c) Catalyzed economic activities and increased employment prospects
170.Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s Victory in Singapore’s Presidential Election:
Who emerged victorious in Singapore’s presidential election?
a) Tan Kin Lian
b) Ng Kok Song
c) Tharman Shanmugaratnam
d) Lee Hsien Loong
Answer: c) Tharman Shanmugaratnam
171.What percentage of votes did Tharman Shanmugaratnam secure in the presidential elections?
a) 70.4%
b) 50%
c) 15.7%
d) 13.88%
Answer: a) 70.4%
172.Who were the two other contenders in the presidential election mentioned?
a) Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi
b) Ng Kok Song and Tan Kin Lian
c) Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee
d) Donald Trump and Joe Biden
Answer: b) Ng Kok Song and Tan Kin Lian
173.Indian Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) and Indo-US Electronics Trade:
What is the goal of the Indian Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) regarding Indo-US electronics trade?
a) Maintain the current trade value of $8 billion
b) Decrease trade ties between India and the US
c) Increase the trade value to $100 billion within the next decade
d) Focus on other sectors instead of electronics trade
Answer: c) Increase the trade value to $100 billion within the next decade
174.Who is the Chairman of the ICEA?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Pankaj Mohindroo
c) Jyotiraditya Scindia
d) Gen Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd)
Answer: b) Pankaj Mohindroo
175.When is World Coconut Day celebrated?
a) August 31
b) September 1
c) September 2
d) September 3
Answer: c) September 2
176.What is the primary purpose of celebrating World Coconut Day?
a) To promote awareness about bananas
b) To understand the benefits of coconut
c) To celebrate mango cultivation
d) To promote apple farming
Answer: b) To understand the benefits of coconut
177.Which organization initiated the celebration of World Coconut Day in 2009?
a) UNICEF
b) WHO
c) Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC)
d) FAO
Answer: c) Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC)
178.Which countries are part of the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC)?
a) India and China
b) India and Sri Lanka
c) Indonesia and Malaysia
d) Several coconut-producing countries in Asia and the Pacific
Answer: d) Several coconut-producing countries in Asia and the Pacific
179.In India, which states are among the main coconut-producing states?
a) Maharashtra and Gujarat
b) Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh
c) Rajasthan and Haryana
d) Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh
180.Who actively participates in celebrating World Coconut Day?
a) IT professionals
b) Farmers and stakeholders in the coconut growing business
c) Teachers and students
d) Doctors and healthcare workers
Answer: b) Farmers and stakeholders in the coconut growing business
181.World Coconut Day is an important occasion to promote which of the following practices?
a) Coffee farming
b) Sustainable coconut farming practices
c) Potato cultivation
d) Wheat production
Answer: b) Sustainable coconut farming practices
182.What is the main theme of World Coconut Day celebrations?
a) “Promoting Apple Cultivation”
b) “Sustainable Coconut Farming for a Better Future”
c) “Banana Benefits for All”
d) “Rice Farming Techniques”
Answer: b) “Sustainable Coconut Farming for a Better Future”
183.Which fruit is the focus of World Coconut Day celebrations?
a) Banana
b) Apple
c) Coconut
d) Mango
Answer: c) Coconut
184.What is the significance of promoting sustainable coconut farming?
a) It helps reduce coconut production
b) It ensures long-term availability of coconuts
c) It has no impact on the environment
d) It promotes harmful farming practices
Answer: b) It ensures long-term availability of coconuts
185.When was the ISRO Aditya L1 mission successfully launched?
a) September 1, 2023
b) September 2, 2023
c) September 3, 2023
d) September 4, 2023
Answer: b) September 2, 2023
186.Where was the Aditya L1 mission launched from?
a) Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station
b) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
c) Satish Dhawan Space Centre
d) Indian Space Research Organization Headquarters
Answer: c) Satish Dhawan Space Centre
187.What is the primary focus of the Aditya L1 mission?
a) Studying Mars’ atmosphere
b) Studying Earth’s magnetic field
c) Studying the Sun’s atmosphere
d) Exploring the Moon’s surface
Answer: c) Studying the Sun’s atmosphere
188.Which specific regions of the Sun’s atmosphere will the Aditya L1 mission study?
a) Photosphere and corona
b) Chromosphere and corona
c) Chromosphere and photosphere
d) Magnetosphere and heliosphere
Answer: b) Chromosphere and corona
189.How many payloads are onboard the Aditya L1 spacecraft?
a) 3 payloads
b) 5 payloads
c) 7 payloads
d) 10 payloads
Answer: c) 7 payloads
190.What methods will the Aditya L1 payloads use to study the Sun’s atmosphere?
a) In-situ measurements only
b) Remote sensing only
c) Both remote sensing and in-situ measurements
d) Photography
Answer: c) Both remote sensing and in-situ measurements
191.Where will the Aditya L1 spacecraft be placed in orbit around the Sun?
a) Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
b) Sun-synchronous orbit
c) Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1)
d) Geostationary orbit
Answer: c) Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1)
192.Approximately how far is the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) from Earth?
a) 1.5 kilometers
b) 15 kilometers
c) 150,000 kilometers
d) 1.5 million kilometers
Answer: d) 1.5 million kilometers
193.How long is the Aditya L1 mission expected to last?
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 10 years
Answer: c) 5 years
194.What will scientists hope to learn from the Aditya L1 mission’s data?
a) Information about Mars’ climate
b) Insights into Earth’s ocean currents
c) Understanding of the Sun’s behavior and its impact on Earth
d) Details about lunar geology
Answer: c) Understanding of the Sun’s behavior and its impact on Earth
195.Which Lagrange point is the Aditya L1 spacecraft positioned at?
a) L2
b) L3
c) L4
d) L1
Answer: d) L1
196.What is the weight of the Aditya L1 spacecraft?
a) 500 kilograms
b) 1 ton
c) 1.5 tons
d) 2 tons
Answer: c) 1.5 tons
197.Which type of orbit is the Aditya L1 spacecraft placed in around the Sun?
a) Polar orbit
b) Geostationary orbit
c) Halo orbit
d) Heliocentric orbit
Answer: c) Halo orbit
198.How will the Aditya L1 mission contribute to our understanding of the Sun’s atmosphere?
a) By analyzing Earth’s atmosphere
b) By studying the Moon’s surface
c) By providing valuable data about the Sun
d) By mapping the Martian terrain
Answer: c) By providing valuable data about the Sun
199.What role does the Sun play in the Aditya L1 mission?
a) It is not relevant to the mission
b) It is the primary subject of study
c) It is used for communication with Earth
d) It is a backup source of power
Answer: b) It is the primary subject of study
200.Which organization is responsible for the Aditya L1 mission?
a) NASA
b) ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization)
c) ESA (European Space Agency)
d) CNSA (China National Space Administration)
Answer: b) ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization)
201.What is the main objective of studying the Sun’s corona?
a) To understand its impact on Earth’s climate
b) To study its magnetic field
c) To gather data on solar flares
d) To investigate the solar wind and its interaction with Earth
Answer: d) To investigate the solar wind and its interaction with Earth
202.How many years is the Aditya L1 mission expected to operate?
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 10 years
Answer: c) 5 years
203.What is the significance of the Aditya L1 mission for scientific research?
a) It will provide insight into Martian geology
b) It will help us understand lunar eclipses
c) It will enhance our knowledge of solar activity and its effects
d) It will study Earth’s magnetic field
Answer: c) It will enhance our knowledge of solar activity and its effects
204.How will the Aditya L1 mission contribute to our understanding of the Sun’s behavior?
a) By exploring its surface features
b) By analyzing its radiation emissions
c) By studying its gravitational field
d) By monitoring its atmospheric conditions
Answer: b) By analyzing its radiation emissions
205.When was the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program launched by the ASI?
a) September 4, 2017
b) September 4, 2019
c) September 4, 2020
d) September 4, 2023
Answer: d) September 4, 2023
206.What is the main objective of the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program?
a) Promoting tourism in foreign countries
b) Enhancing corporate profits
c) Preserving and improving India’s cultural heritage
d) Funding archaeological excavations
Answer: c) Preserving and improving India’s cultural heritage
207.How is corporate involvement facilitated in the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program?
a) By providing tax incentives to corporations
b) By allowing corporations to take over heritage sites
c) By utilizing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds
d) By offering shares in heritage sites
Answer: c) By utilizing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds
208.What is the name of the mobile app launched in conjunction with the program?
a) Heritage Explorer
b) Indian Heritage
c) ASI Heritage Guide
d) Adopt a Heritage
Answer: b) Indian Heritage
209.What information does the “Indian Heritage” app provide?
a) State-wise details of monuments, photographs, and feedback mechanisms
b) Details of corporate sponsors for heritage sites
c) Information about modern architecture in India
d) Geographical data of heritage sites
Answer: a) State-wise details of monuments, photographs, and feedback mechanisms
210.Where was the launch event of “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” held?
a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai
Answer: b) New Delhi
211.Which organization is responsible for launching the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program?
a) UNESCO
b) ASI (Archaeological Survey of India)
c) Indian Ministry of Tourism
d) Indian Heritage Foundation
Answer: b) ASI (Archaeological Survey of India)
212.What is the purpose of geo-tagging locations in the “Indian Heritage” app?
a) To find the nearest shopping centers
b) To locate the best restaurants near heritage sites
c) To identify the exact position of heritage monuments
d) To track the movement of tourists
Answer: c) To identify the exact position of heritage monuments
213.What role does the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program expect corporations to play?
a) Take ownership of heritage sites
b) Donate funds to the government
c) Actively participate in improving amenities at heritage sites
d) Promote their products at heritage sites
Answer: c) Actively participate in improving amenities at heritage sites
214.What type of feedback mechanism is provided in the “Indian Heritage” app?
a) Social media integration
b) Customer reviews
c) Online chat support
d) In-app surveys
Answer: b) Customer reviews
215.What is the primary focus of the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program?
a) Promoting international trade
b) Boosting corporate profits
c) Preserving and enhancing India’s cultural heritage
d) Encouraging foreign investments
Answer: c) Preserving and enhancing India’s cultural heritage
216.What is the significance of the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program’s launch at the Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA?
a) IGNCA is the new headquarters of ASI.
b) IGNCA is a renowned heritage site.
c) IGNCA is known for hosting cultural events.
d) IGNCA is the corporate sponsor of the program.
Answer: c) IGNCA is known for hosting cultural events.
217.How does the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program promote corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
a) By requiring corporations to donate 50% of their profits
b) By allowing corporations to avoid paying taxes
c) By encouraging corporations to use CSR funds for heritage preservation
d) By imposing fines on corporations that do not participate
Answer: c) By encouraging corporations to use CSR funds for heritage preservation
218.What kind of details does the “Indian Heritage” app provide about monuments?
a) Information on nearby restaurants
b) State-wise details and photographs
c) Hotel reservations
d) Movie showtimes
Answer: b) State-wise details and photographs
219.Which government organization is responsible for launching the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program?
a) Indian Ministry of Finance
b) Indian Ministry of Culture
c) Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs
d) Indian Ministry of Transportation
Answer: b) Indian Ministry of Culture
220.How does the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program aim to enhance heritage sites?
a) By selling heritage sites to corporations
b) By building modern structures near heritage sites
c) By utilizing CSR funds to improve amenities
d) By increasing the entry fees for tourists
Answer: c) By utilizing CSR funds to improve amenities
221.What is the primary goal of the “Indian Heritage” app?
a) To promote international tourism
b) To showcase India’s modern architecture
c) To provide state-wise details of heritage monuments
d) To offer online shopping for heritage-related products
Answer: c) To provide state-wise details of heritage monuments
222.Where can citizens provide feedback through the “Indian Heritage” app?
a) At the local post office
b) Through social media platforms
c) At designated feedback centers
d) Via the in-app feedback mechanism
Answer: d) Via the in-app feedback mechanism
223.What type of amenities will be improved with CSR funds in the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program?
a) Modern shopping centers
b) Heritage site security
c) Mobile app development
d) Public transportation
Answer: b) Heritage site security
224.Which location served as the venue for the launch event of the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program?
a) IGNCA, Mumbai
b) IGNCA, Chennai
c) Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA, New Delhi
d) IGNCA, Kolkata
Answer: c) Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA, New Delhi
225. When is Russia set to launch its first Islamic banking pilot program?
a) August 31, 2023
b) September 1, 2023
c) October 1, 2023
d) November 1, 2023
Answer: b) September 1, 2023
226.What is the main goal of Russia’s Islamic banking pilot program?
a) To compete with traditional banks
b) To provide interest-based financial services
c) To tap into the potential of Islamic finance
d) To target non-Muslim customers
Answer: c) To tap into the potential of Islamic finance
227.Approximately how many Muslims are there in Russia?
a) 10 million
b) 15 million
c) 20 million
d) 25 million
Answer: d) 25 million
228.What is the guiding legal system for Islamic banking?
a) Secular law
b) Shariah law
c) Roman law
d) Common law
Answer: b) Shariah law
229.What sets Islamic banking apart from conventional banking practices?
a) Interest charges
b) Usurious transactions
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Both a) and b)
230.Why does Islamic finance prohibit interest charges?
a) Due to its perceived injustice
b) To maximize profits
c) To encourage savings
d) To promote lending
Answer: a) Due to its perceived injustice
