Odia govt jobs   »   Weekly Current Affairs Quiz for Odisha...

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz for Odisha Competitive Exams | September 1st 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.

Download ADDA247 Odia APP – Appear Latest Exam Test Series & Live Classes

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

     

  122. What is the primary language spoken by the Bonda tribe?
    (a) Hindi
    (b) Remo
    (c) Oriya
    (d) Telugu
    Ans: (b) Remo

     

  123. Which of the following groups within the Bonda tribe is more isolated?
    (a) Lower Bondas
    (b) Upper Bondas
    (c) Middle Bondas
    (d) New Bondas
    Ans: (b) Upper Bondas

     

  124. What does the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasize in terms of student development?
    (a) Increased focus on sports
    (b) Holistic development
    (c) Financial support for students
    (d) Mandatory military training
    Ans: (b) Holistic development

     

  125. Which Odisha district was NOT one of the initial areas to have Special Development Councils (SDCs) established in 2017?
    (a) Malkangiri
    (b) Nabarangpur
    (c) Ganjam
    (d) Koraput
    Ans: (c) Ganjam

     

  126. How many Special Development Councils (SDCs) were formed in Odisha in May 2023?
    (a) 5
    (b) 9
    (c) 14
    (d) 23
    Ans: (c) 14

     

  127. What is the primary aim of the Madho Singh Haath Kharch Yojana?
    (a) Providing medical care to tribal communities
    (b) Supporting the educational pursuits of tribal students
    (c) Developing infrastructure in tribal areas
    (d) Promoting agricultural practices
    Ans: (b) Supporting the educational pursuits of tribal students

     

  128. The Madho Singh Haath Kharch Yojana provides financial assistance of how much to each tribal student?
    (a) Rs. 1,000
    (b) Rs. 2,500
    (c) Rs. 5,000
    (d) Rs. 10,000
    Ans: (c) Rs. 5,000

     

  129. Which of the following is NOT a key goal of the NEP 2020?
    (a) Access and Equity
    (b) Flexibility
    (c) Research and Innovation
    (d) Mandatory national service
    Ans: (d) Mandatory national service

     

  130. What action did the Odisha CM take regarding the Special Development Councils (SDCs)?
    (a) Established new SDCs
    (b) Dissolved all 23 SDCs
    (c) Increased funding for SDCs
    (d) Expanded the responsibilities of SDCs
    Ans: (b) Dissolved all 23 SDCs
  131. What is the primary objective of the EKAMRA project?
    (a) Increase industrial development in Bhubaneswar
    (b) Revitalize the historic heart of Bhubaneswar
    (c) Establish new residential areas in Odisha
    (d) Promote agricultural development in Odisha
    Ans: (b) Revitalize the historic heart of Bhubaneswar

     

  132. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is central to the EKAMRA project?
    (a) Qutub Minar
    (b) Lingaraj Temple
    (c) Red Fort
    (d) Humayun’s Tomb
    Ans: (b) Lingaraj Temple

     

  133. One of the key objectives of EKAMRA is cultural revitalization. Which of the following is included in this objective?
    (a) Reducing urban congestion
    (b) Promoting cultural activities and festivals
    (c) Expanding industrial zones
    (d) Increasing residential developments
    Ans: (b) Promoting cultural activities and festivals

     

  134. What is the fatality rate of road accidents in Odisha compared to the national average?
    (a) Lower than the national average
    (b) The same as the national average
    (c) Higher than the national average
    (d) Not comparable to the national average
    Ans: (c) Higher than the national average

     

  135. As per recent data, how many road deaths does Odisha report on average daily?
    (a) 10
    (b) 16
    (c) 20
    (d) 25
    Ans: (b) 16

     

  136. In 2023, what was the road accident fatality count in Odisha?
    (a) 3,500
    (b) 4,200
    (c) 5,739
    (d) 6,100
    Ans: (c) 5,739

     

  137. Which area in Odisha recorded the maximum road accident fatalities?
    (a) Bhubaneswar
    (b) Cuttack
    (c) Ganjam
    (d) Puri
    Ans: (c) Ganjam

     

  138. What is the main focus of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA)?
    (a) Promote urban infrastructure development
    (b) Extend Panchayati Raj benefits to tribal areas
    (c) Regulate industrial activities in Scheduled Areas
    (d) Control urban migration
    Ans: (b) Extend Panchayati Raj benefits to tribal areas

     

  139. Which of the following states is NOT covered under the PESA Act?
    (a) Gujarat
    (b) Punjab
    (c) Odisha
    (d) Telangana
    Ans: (b) Punjab

     

  140. The PESA Act grants significant power to which local body?
    (a) Zila Parishad
    (b) Panchayat Samiti
    (c) Gram Sabha
    (d) Municipal Corporation
    Ans: (c) Gram Sabha

     

  141. What is a key feature of the PESA Act regarding tribal rights?
    (a) Promotes urban expansion
    (b) Recognizes customary rights over land and resources
    (c) Limits local decision-making powers
    (d) Encourages large-scale land acquisition
    Ans: (b) Recognizes customary rights over land and resources

     

  142. Which of the following is NOT one of the key objectives of the EKAMRA project?
    (a) Sustainable development
    (b) Infrastructure development
    (c) Industrial expansion
    (d) Preservation and restoration
    Ans: (c) Industrial expansion

     

  143. Who were the two teachers from Odisha honored with the National Teachers’ Award in 2024?
    (a) Santosh Kumar Kar and Dwiti Chandra Sahu
    (b) Ravi Kumar and Sita Devi
    (c) Manoj Patel and Anjali Verma
    (d) Ramesh Rao and Sunita Sharma
    Ans: (a) Santosh Kumar Kar and Dwiti Chandra Sahu

     

  144. How many teachers were awarded the National Teachers’ Award in 2024?
    (a) 25
    (b) 30
    (c) 50
    (d) 75
    Ans: (c) 50

     

  145. What does each National Teachers’ Award include?
    (a) A certificate, cash prize of Rs 25,000, and a bronze medal
    (b) A certificate, cash prize of Rs 50,000, and a silver medal
    (c) A trophy, cash prize of Rs 75,000, and a gold medal
    (d) A plaque, cash prize of Rs 10,000, and a bronze medal
    Ans: (b) A certificate, cash prize of Rs 50,000, and a silver medal

     

  146. Which area in Odisha has the highest road accident fatality rate?
    (a) Khurda
    (b) Kalahandi
    (c) Ganjam
    (d) Rayagada
    Ans: (c) Ganjam

     

  147. What is a significant aspect of the EKAMRA project’s infrastructure development?
    (a) Expanding industrial zones
    (b) Enhancing accessibility and visitor experience
    (c) Increasing agricultural production
    (d) Building residential complexes
    Ans: (b) Enhancing accessibility and visitor experience

     

  148. Which of the following states is included under the PESA Act?
    (a) Rajasthan
    (b) Karnataka
    (c) Mizoram
    (d) Uttar Pradesh
    Ans: (c) Mizoram

     

  149. What percentage of road accident fatalities in Odisha are due to non-wearing of helmets?
    (a) 50%
    (b) 63%
    (c) 75%
    (d) 85%
    Ans: (b) 63%

     

  150. In which location was the National Teachers’ Award 2024 ceremony held?
    (a) New Delhi
    (b) Mumbai
    (c) Bengaluru
    (d) Kolkata
    Ans: (a) New Delhi