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1. What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce during the G20 summit?
a. Plans for the India-Asia-Europe economic corridor
b. Plans for the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor
c. Plans for the India-China economic corridor
d. Plans for the India-Africa economic corridor
Answer: b. Plans for the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor
2. Which countries are involved in the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor project?
a. India, China, Japan
b. India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, European Union, Italy, Germany, and the United States
c. India, Russia, Brazil
d. India, Pakistan, Afghanistan
Answer: b. India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, European Union, Italy, Germany, and the United States
3. What is the main focus of the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor project?
a. Promoting tourism
b. Enhancing cultural exchange
c. Facilitating the exchange of energy-related goods
d. Developing agricultural trade
Answer: c. Facilitating the exchange of energy-related goods
4. What is the significance of the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor compared to historical trade routes?
a. It has no historical significance.
b. It is less significant than historical trade routes.
c. It is on par with historical Silk and Spice routes.
d. It surpasses even the legendary Silk and Spice routes.
Answer: d. It surpasses even the legendary Silk and Spice routes.
5. What infrastructure initiative by China is mentioned in the text?
a. Belt and Road Initiative
b. Silk Road Initiative
c. Spice Route Initiative
d. Silk and Spice Initiative
Answer: a. Belt and Road Initiative
6. What did the Ministry of Culture unveil on the eve of the G20 leadership summit?
a. An online exhibition on Indian cuisine
b. An online portal titled “Bharat: The Mother of Democracy”
c. A documentary on Indian democracy
d. A new cultural center in Delhi
Answer: b. An online portal titled “Bharat: The Mother of Democracy”
7. Who curated the “Bharat: The Mother of Democracy” online portal?
a. Ministry of Culture
b. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
c. Ministry of External Affairs
d. Ministry of Education
Answer: b. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
8. How many main sections is the “Bharat: The Mother of Democracy” portal organized into?
a. Two main sections
b. Three main sections
c. Four main sections
d. Five main sections
Answer: d. Five main sections
9. How many sub-sections are there in each of the five main sections of the portal?
a. 7 sub-sections
b. 11 sub-sections
c. 16 sub-sections
d. 22 sub-sections
Answer: d. 22 sub-sections
10. How many languages is the “Bharat: The Mother of Democracy” portal available in?
a. 5 languages
b. 10 languages
c. 15 languages
d. 16 languages
Answer: d. 16 languages
11. Which of the following is not one of the supported languages for the portal?
a. German
b. French
c. Spanish
d. Chinese
Answer: d. Chinese
12. Who dedicated 90 infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to the nation?
a. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
c. President of India
d. Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: b. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
13. Where were these infrastructure projects inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh?
a. New Delhi
b. Mumbai
c. Jammu
d. Chennai
Answer: c. Jammu
14. Which state/union territory has the most number of these infrastructure projects?
a. Arunachal Pradesh
b. Ladakh
c. Jammu & Kashmir
d. West Bengal
Answer: a. Arunachal Pradesh
15. How many airfields were included in these infrastructure projects?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
Answer: b. Two
16. How many bridges were included in these infrastructure projects?
a. 11
b. 22
c. 33
d. 44
Answer: b. 22
17. How many roads were included in these infrastructure projects?
a. 36
b. 63
c. 90
d. 126
Answer: b. 63
18. Which of the following is not one of the countries involved in the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor project?
a. UAE
b. Saudi Arabia
c. China
d. Italy
Answer: c. China
19. Which organization curated the “Bharat: The Mother of Democracy” online portal?
a. Ministry of Culture
b. IGNCA
c. Ministry of Education
d. Ministry of Tourism
Answer: b. IGNCA
20. Which language is not supported by the “Bharat: The Mother of Democracy” portal?
a. Turkish
b. Chinese
c. Arabic
d. French
Answer: b. Chinese
21. What is the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) aimed at promoting?
a) Renewable energy sources
b) Fossil fuels
c) Nuclear energy
d) Biofuels
Answer: d) Biofuels
22.How many countries are part of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) 19
b) 12
c) 30
d) 50
Answer: c) 30
23.Which of the following is NOT a key G20 member country supporting the GBA?
a) India
b) Brazil
c) Canada
d) China
Answer: d) China
24.Which country declared September 3 as Sanatana Dharma Day in Louisville, Kentucky?
a) India
b) Bangladesh
c) United States
d) Mauritius
Answer: c) United States
25.What is Sanatana Dharma often referred to as?
a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Christianity
d) Islam
Answer: a) Hinduism
26.What is the significance of Sanatana Dharma in people’s lives?
a) Fosters political activism
b) Promotes diversity and inclusion
c) Encourages scientific exploration
d) Fosters spiritual growth and compassion
Answer: d) Fosters spiritual growth and compassion
27.Which former Louisville mayor declared July 20 as ‘Encyclopedia of Hinduism’ day?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Craig Greenberg
c) Greg Fisher
d) Rishi Sunak
Answer: c) Greg Fisher
28.What type of submarine did North Korea recently launch?
a) Nuclear-powered
b) Tactical nuclear attack
c) Stealth
d) Cargo
Answer: b) Tactical nuclear attack
29.What is the name of North Korea’s recently launched submarine?
a) Submarine No. 841
b) Hero Kim Kun Ok
c) Romeo-class
d) Tactical Submarine
Answer: b) Hero Kim Kun Ok
30.Where did North Korea acquire its initial submarine design?
a) Russia
b) China
c) United States
d) South Korea
Answer: b) China
31.How many launch tube hatches does Submarine No. 841 feature?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
Answer: b) 10
32.What is the main concern regarding the effectiveness of Submarine No. 841 in modern warfare?
a) Advanced technology
b) Noise level
c) Speed
d) Range
Answer: b) Noise level
33.How much did the United Kingdom pledge to the Green Climate Fund (GCF)?
a) $1 million
b) $1 billion
c) $2 billion
d) $10 billion
Answer: c) $2 billion
34.What is the significance of the UK’s pledge to the Green Climate Fund?
a) It’s the smallest funding pledge in history
b) It’s the largest single funding pledge made by the UK
c) It’s part of a global climate pact
d) It’s aimed at funding fossil fuel projects
Answer: b) It’s the largest single funding pledge made by the UK
35.Which international organization is NOT mentioned as a member of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) World Bank
b) Asian Development Bank
c) World Economic Forum
d) United Nations
Answer: d) United Nations
36.Which country is NOT mentioned as part of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Canada
b) Iceland
c) Guyana
d) South Korea
Answer: d) South Korea
37.What does Sanatana Dharma emphasize fostering within diverse communities?
a) Economic growth
b) Peace, tolerance, and understanding
c) Military strength
d) Cultural assimilation
Answer: b) Peace, tolerance, and understanding
38.Which G20 Invitee country is supporting the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Italy
b) Brazil
c) Singapore
d) Argentina
Answer: c) Singapore
39.What is the primary focus of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Expanding fossil fuel use
b) Promoting sustainable agriculture
c) Advancing biofuel adoption and bioenergy access
d) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Answer: c) Advancing biofuel adoption and bioenergy access
40.Which organization did Rishi Sunak make the funding pledge to?
a) United Nations
b) Greenpeace
c) Green Climate Fund (GCF)
d) World Health Organization (WHO)
Answer: c) Green Climate Fund (GCF)
41 Which of the following is NOT a key G20 member country supporting the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) South Africa
b) Italy
c) India
d) Singapore
Answer: d) Singapore
42 What is the primary objective of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Reducing biofuel production
b) Promoting the use of fossil fuels
c) Expanding bioenergy access in emerging economies
d) Fostering nuclear energy research
Answer: c) Expanding bioenergy access in emerging economies
43.Who is the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, who declared September 3 as Sanatana Dharma Day?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Greg Fisher
c) Craig Greenberg
d) Rishi Sunak
Answer: c) Craig Greenberg
44.Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Kenya
b) India
c) United States
d) Russia
Answer: d) Russia
45.What is the ancient tradition referred to as Sanatana Dharma often called?
a) Buddhism
b) Hinduism
c) Christianity
d) Sikhism
Answer: b) Hinduism
46.What is the main concern regarding North Korea’s new submarine’s capabilities?
a) Lack of ballistic missiles
b) Noise level
c) Slower speed
d) Advanced technology
Answer: c) Slower speed
47.Which international organization is NOT mentioned as a member of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) World Bank
b) Asian Development Bank
c) World Economic Forum
d) United Nations
Answer: d) United Nations
48.Which country is NOT mentioned as part of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Canada
b) Iceland
c) Guyana
d) South Korea
Answer: d) South Korea
49.What does Sanatana Dharma emphasize fostering within diverse communities?
a) Economic growth
b) Peace, tolerance, and understanding
c) Military strength
d) Cultural assimilation
Answer: b) Peace, tolerance, and understanding
50.Which G20 Invitee country is supporting the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Italy
b) Brazil
c) Singapore
d) Argentina
Answer: c) Singapore
51.What is the primary focus of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Expanding fossil fuel use
b) Promoting sustainable agriculture
c) Advancing biofuel adoption and bioenergy access
d) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Answer: c) Advancing biofuel adoption and bioenergy access
52.Which organization did Rishi Sunak make the funding pledge to?
a) United Nations
b) Greenpeace
c) Green Climate Fund (GCF)
d) World Health Organization (WHO)
Answer: c) Green Climate Fund (GCF)
53.Which of the following is NOT a key G20 member country supporting the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) South Africa
b) Italy
c) India
d) Singapore
Answer: d) Singapore
44.What is the primary objective of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Reducing biofuel production
b) Promoting the use of fossil fuels
c) Expanding bioenergy access in emerging economies
d) Fostering nuclear energy research
Answer: c) Expanding bioenergy access in emerging economies
55.Who is the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, who declared September 3 as Sanatana Dharma Day?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Greg Fisher
c) Craig Greenberg
d) Rishi Sunak
Answer: c) Craig Greenberg
56.Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Kenya
b) India
c) United States
d) Russia
Answer: d) Russia
57.What is the ancient tradition referred to as Sanatana Dharma often called?
a) Buddhism
b) Hinduism
c) Christianity
d) Sikhism
Answer: b) Hinduism
58.What is the main concern regarding North Korea’s new submarine’s capabilities?
a) Lack of ballistic missiles
b) Noise level
c) Slower speed
d) Advanced technology
Answer: c) Slower speed
59.Which international organization is NOT mentioned as a member of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) World Bank
b) Asian Development Bank
c) World Economic Forum
d) United Nations
Answer: d) United Nations
60.Which country is NOT mentioned as part of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Canada
b) Iceland
c) Guyana
d) South Korea
Answer: d) South Korea
61.What does Sanatana Dharma emphasize fostering within diverse communities?
a) Economic growth
b) Peace, tolerance, and understanding
c) Military strength
d) Cultural assimilation
Answer: b) Peace, tolerance, and understanding
62.Which G20 Invitee country is supporting the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Italy
b) Brazil
c) Singapore
d) Argentina
Answer: c) Singapore
63.What is the primary focus of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Expanding fossil fuel use
b) Promoting sustainable agriculture
c) Advancing biofuel adoption and bioenergy access
d) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Answer: c) Advancing biofuel adoption and bioenergy access
64.Which organization did Rishi Sunlak make the funding pledge to?
a) United Nations
b) Greenpeace
c) Green Climate Fund (GCF)
d) World Health Organization (WHO)
Answer: c) Green Climate Fund (GCF)
65.Which of the following is NOT a key G20 member country supporting the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) South Africa
b) Italy
c) India
d) Singapore
Answer: d) Singapore
66.What is the primary objective of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Reducing biofuel production
b) Promoting the use of fossil fuels
c) Expanding bioenergy access in emerging economies
d) Fostering nuclear energy research
Answer: c) Expanding bioenergy access in emerging economies
67.Who is the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, who declared September 3 as Sanatana Dharma Day?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Greg Fisher
c) Craig Greenberg
d) Rishi Sunak
Answer: c) Craig Greenberg
68.Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA)?
a) Kenya
b) India
c) United States
d) Russia
Answer: d) Russia
69.What is the ancient tradition referred to as Sanatana Dharma often called?
a) Buddhism
b) Hinduism
c) Christianity
d) Sikhism
Answer: b) Hinduism
70.What is the main concern regarding North Korea’s new submarine’s capabilities?
a) Lack of ballistic missiles
b) Noise level
c) Slower speed
d) Advanced technology
Answer: c) Slower speed
71.What was India’s retail inflation rate in August?
A) 6.83%
B) 7.44%
C) 4.61%
D) 7.20%
Answer: A) 6.83%
72.What is the target range for retail inflation set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A) 2+/-1%
B) 4+/-2%
C) 6+/-1%
D) 3+/-3%
Answer: B) 4+/-2%
73.What contributed to the decline in inflation in August?
A) Decrease in vegetable prices
B) Increase in vegetable prices
C) Rise in food inflation
D) Monetary policy changes
Answer: A) Decrease in vegetable prices
74.How much lower was August’s CPI compared to July’s?
A) 61 basis points higher
B) 61 basis points lower
C) 15 basis points higher
D) 15 basis points lower
Answer: B) 61 basis points lower
75.How many times did CPI breach the RBI’s upper limit in 2023?
A) Three times
B) Four times
C) Five times
D) Two times
Answer: B) Four times
76.What was the urban CPI in August?
A) 6.83%
B) 7.44%
C) 6.59%
D) 7.20%
Answer: C) 6.59%
77.What was the rural inflation rate in August?
A) 7.02%
B) 7.63%
C) 6.83%
D) 6.59%
Answer: A) 7.02%
78.What percentage of the CPI basket does food inflation account for?
A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 100%
Answer: B) 50%
79.What was the rise in food inflation in August compared to the previous month?
A) 2.91%
B) 7.02%
C) 9.94%
D) 4.44%
Answer: C) 9.94%
80.When did the Reserve Bank of India issue the Directions for the classification, valuation, and operation of investment portfolios of commercial banks?
A) January 14, 2022
B) January 14, 2023
C) December 31, 2022
D) February 28, 2023
Answer: A) January 14, 2022
81.What is the key change introduced in the revised Directions for investment portfolio classification?
A) Region-based classification
B) Principle-based classification
C) Industry-based classification
D) No classification changes
Answer: B) Principle-based classification
82.What is the focus of the regulations around transfers to/from held to maturity (HTM) category?
A) Easing the regulations
B) Tightening the regulations
C) No changes in regulations
D) Eliminating HTM category
Answer: B) Tightening the regulations
83.Which type of securities are included in HTM subject to certain conditions in the revised Directions?
A) All securities
B) Only SLR securities
C) Only non-SLR securities
D) Non-SLR securities subject to conditions
Answer: D) Non-SLR securities subject to conditions
84.When do the revised Directions for investment portfolios apply to commercial banks?
A) Financial year commencing on April 1, 2023
B) Financial year commencing on April 1, 2024
C) Financial year commencing on January 1, 2023
D) Financial year commencing on January 1, 2024
Answer: B) Financial year commencing on April 1, 2024
85.Which country was ranked as the world’s best country in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings?
A) India
B) Switzerland
C) United States
D) China
Answer: B) Switzerland
86.How many times has Switzerland claimed the title of the world’s best country according to the provided information?
A) Once
B) Twice
C) Six times
D) Three times
Answer: C) Six times
87.What was India’s rank in the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings?
A) 30th
B) 31st
C) 1st
D) 5th
Answer: A) 30th
88.In which category did India secure the 5th position in the rankings?
A) Economy
B) Movers
C) Innovation
D) Healthcare
Answer: B) Movers
89.What does the “Movers” category in the rankings evaluate?
A) Current economic performance
B) Potential for future growth
C) Historical achievements
D) Cultural influence
Answer: B) Potential for future growth
90.Which year did India hold the 31st position in the rankings?
A) 2022
B) 2023
C) 2021
D) 2020
Ans. A) 2022
91.Who launched the Ayushman Bhav campaign in a historic virtual ceremony?
a) Prime Minister
b) President Droupadi Murmu
c) Health Minister
d) Chief Minister
Answer: b) President Droupadi Murmu
92.Where was the Ayushman Bhav campaign launched from?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar
d) Kolkata
Answer: c) Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar
93.What is the primary goal of the Ayushman Bhav campaign?
a) Promote tourism
b) Improve agriculture
c) Achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
d) Expand the railway network
Answer: c) Achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
94.What does ABHA stand for in Ayushman Bhav?
a) Affordable Healthcare for All
b) Ayurveda and Better Health for All
c) Access to Better Health and Awareness
d) Ayushman Bhav Health Association
Answer: c) Access to Better Health and Awareness
95.Which of the following is NOT a component of the Ayushman Bhav campaign?
a) Apke Dwar 3.0
b) Ayushman Melas at HWC and CHC
c) Ayushman Sabhas
d) Ayushman Yojana
Answer: d) Ayushman Yojana
96.What is the purpose of “Apke Dwar 3.0” under Ayushman Bhav?
a) Promote door-to-door sales
b) Bring healthcare services directly to people’s doorsteps
c) Deliver groceries to rural areas
d) Enhance postal services
Answer: b) Bring healthcare services directly to people’s doorsteps
97.What type of events are organized at Health and Wellness Centers (HWC) and Community Health Clinics (CHC) as part of Ayushman Bhav?
a) Music festivals
b) Health and wellness events
c) Science exhibitions
d) Cooking competitions
Answer: b) Health and wellness events
98.What is the purpose of Ayushman Sabhas under the Ayushman Bhav campaign?
a) To discuss politics
b) To engage communities in healthcare discussions
c) To organize cultural events
d) To promote sports
Answer: b) To engage communities in healthcare discussions
99.Which of the following health conditions is NOT mentioned as part of Ayushman Bhav’s awareness efforts?
a) Tuberculosis
b) Diabetes
c) Sickle cell disease
d) Non-communicable diseases
Answer: b) Diabetes
100.Where is the Ayushman Bhava portal launched from?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Gandhinagar
d) Kolkata
Answer: The information provided does not specify the location of the portal launch.
101.What is the primary focus of the NATO military exercise “Steadfast Defender”?
a) Cybersecurity
b) Defense against a hypothetical adversary
c) Humanitarian missions
d) Counter-terrorism
Answer: b) Defense against a hypothetical adversary
102.When is the “Steadfast Defender” military exercise set to commence?
a) Summer
b) Autumn
c) Winter
d) Spring
Answer: d) Spring
103.What is the name of the hypothetical adversary resembling a Russian-led coalition in the exercise scenario?
a) Occasus
b) Simulacra
c) Caelum
d) Aquila
Answer: a) Occasus
104.What is the overarching objective of the “Steadfast Defender” exercise?
a) Promote international trade
b) Strengthen diplomatic relations
c) Refine NATO’s transformation into a war-fighting alliance
d) Conduct humanitarian missions
Answer: c) Refine NATO’s transformation into a war-fighting alliance
105.Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the “Steadfast Defender” exercise?
a) Collective defense
b) Crisis response
c) Military diplomacy
d) Readiness
Answer: c) Military diplomacy
106.What does NATO stand for?
a) North American Treaty Organization
b) National Alliance for Terrorism Oversight
c) New Alliance for Territorial Operations
d) None of the above
Answer: a) North American Treaty Organization
107.What is the primary goal of NATO?
a) Promote economic cooperation
b) Ensure collective defense and security
c) Advance space exploration
d) Promote cultural exchange
Answer: b) Ensure collective defense and security
108.In which era is “Steadfast Defender” considered the most extensive military exercise since?
a) Cold War era
b) Renaissance era
c) Industrial Revolution era
d) Ancient civilizations era
Answer: a) Cold War era
109.What is the scenario envisioned in the “Steadfast Defender” exercise?
a) Peacekeeping missions in Africa
b) Repelling a hypothetical Russian-led attack on a NATO member state
c) Counterterrorism operations in the Middle East
d) Humanitarian aid distribution in Asia
Answer: b) Repelling a hypothetical Russian-led attack on a NATO member state
110.What is the code name of the NATO military exercise we discussed?
a) Operation Shield
b) Operation Guardian
c) Steadfast Defender
d) Operation Fortress
Answer: c) Steadfast Defender
111.What has India achieved in its trade relationship with Bangladesh, surpassing Japan and China?
a) $1 billion in exports
b) $2 billion in exports
c) $450 million in exports
d) $500 million in exports
Answer: b) $2 billion in exports
112.What project is discussed as a means to enhance connectivity and trade ties between India and Bangladesh?
a) Mumbai-Dhaka Expressway
b) Agartala-Akhaura rail link project
c) Delhi-Chittagong Pipeline
d) Kolkata-Dhaka Waterway
Answer: b) Agartala-Akhaura rail link project
113.How many rail links will the Agartala-Akhaura project create between India and Bangladesh?
a) Five
b) Six
c) Seven
d) Eight
Answer: c) Seven
114.What is the primary goal of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project?
a) Enhancing trade ties
b) Digitalizing legislative work and data
c) Expanding railway connectivity
d) Promoting cultural exchange
Answer: b) Digitalizing legislative work and data
115.Who unveiled the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project in Gandhinagar?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister
c) President Droupadi Murmu
d) Chief Minister of Gujarat
Answer: c) President Droupadi Murmu
116.Which ministry developed the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?
a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
b) Ministry of Railways
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry
Answer: d) Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry
117.What is NeVA’s primary objective regarding legislative work?
a) Making it available only for Assembly members
b) Making it available offline for citizens
c) Making it available online for both citizens and Assembly members
d) Restricting access to legislative data
Answer: c) Making it available online for both citizens and Assembly members
118.What type of software is the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?
a) Closed-source software
b) Open-source software
c) Proprietary software
d) Freeware
Answer: b) Open-source software
119.What does NeVA provide easy access to, among other documents?
a) Travel itineraries
b) Business agendas
c) Weather forecasts
d) Sports scores
Answer: b) Business agendas
120.What is the purpose of the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project?
a) To facilitate educational exchange
b) To strengthen infrastructural ties
c) To promote tourism
d) To provide healthcare services
Answer: b) To strengthen infrastructural ties
121.What is the total number of rail links connecting India and Bangladesh mentioned in the text?
a) Four
b) Five
c) Six
d) Seven
Answer: d) Seven
122.Which city in India is mentioned in the text as a key location for the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Agartala
d) Gandhinagar
Answer: c) Agartala
123.Which government agency developed the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?
a) Indian Railways
b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry
d) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: c) Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry
124.What type of software is NeVA described as?
a) User-friendly software
b) Proprietary software
c) Unicode-compliant software
d) Closed-source software
Answer: c) Unicode-compliant software
125.What kind of documents can be accessed through NeVA?
a) Recipes and cooking tips
b) List of questions, business agendas, and reports
c) Entertainment news
d) Sports highlights
Answer: b) List of questions, business agendas, and reports
126.What was the previous value of Bangladesh’s exports to India before the significant surge?
a) $1 billion
b) $2 billion
c) $450 million
d) $500 million
Answer: c) $450 million
127.What is the name of the rail link project that will enhance connectivity between India and Bangladesh?
a) Delhi-Dhaka Express
b) Kolkata-Chittagong Link
c) Agartala-Akhaura rail link
d) Mumbai-Chennai Connection
Answer: c) Agartala-Akhaura rail link
128.What does NeVA stand for?
a) National Economic and Video Application
b) National Electronic Verification Agency
c) National e-Vidhan Application
d) National Environmental Virtual Archive
Answer: c) National e-Vidhan Application
129.Who unveiled the Digital House project in Gandhinagar?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) President Droupadi Murmu
c) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister
d) Chief Minister of Gujarat
Answer: b) President Droupadi Murmu
130.What is the primary objective of the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project?
a) To promote cultural exchange
b) To enhance connectivity and trade ties
c) To facilitate educational exchange
d) To improve healthcare services
Answer: b) To enhance connectivity and trade ties
131.What type of software is NeVA?
a) Proprietary software
b) Closed-source software
c) Unicode-compliant software
d) Open-source software
Answer: d) Open-source software
132.Which ministry developed the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?
a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
b) Ministry of Railways
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry
Answer: d) Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry
133.What is NeVA’s primary goal regarding legislative work and data?
a) Making it available offline for citizens
b) Restricting access to legislative data
c) Making it available online for both citizens and Assembly members
d) Making it available only for Assembly members
Answer: c) Making it available online for both citizens and Assembly members
134.What kind of documents can be accessed through NeVA?
a) Travel itineraries
b) Business agendas
c) Weather forecasts
d) Sports scores
Answer: b) Business agendas
135.What is the purpose of the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project?
a) To facilitate educational exchange
b) To strengthen infrastructural ties
c) To promote tourism
d) To provide healthcare services
Answer: b) To strengthen infrastructural ties
136.What is the total number of rail links connecting India and Bangladesh mentioned in the text?
a) Four
b) Five
c) Six
d) Seven
Answer: d) Seven
137.Which city in India is mentioned in the text as a key location for the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Agartala
d) Gandhinagar
Answer: c) Agartala
138.Which government agency developed the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?
a) Indian Railways
b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry
d) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: c) Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry
139.What type of software is NeVA described as?
a) User-friendly software
b) Proprietary software
c) Unicode-compliant software
d) Closed-source software
Answer: c) Unicode-compliant software
140.What kind of documents can be accessed through NeVA?
a) Recipes and cooking tips
b) List of questions, business agendas, and reports
c) Entertainment news
d) Sports highlights
Answer: b) List of questions, business agendas, and reports
142.What was the previous value of Bangladesh’s exports to India before the significant surge?
a) $1 billion
b) $2 billion
c) $450 million
d) $500 million
Answer: c) $450 million
143.What is the name of the rail link project that will enhance connectivity between India and Bangladesh?
a) Delhi-Dhaka Express
b) Kolkata-Chittagong Link
c) Agartala-Akhaura rail link
d) Mumbai-Chennai Connection
Answer: c) Agartala-Akhaura rail link
144.What does NeVA stand for?
a) National Economic and Video Application
b) National Electronic Verification Agency
c) National e-Vidhan Application
d) National Environmental Virtual Archive
Answer: c) National e-Vidhan Application
145.Who unveiled the Digital House project in Gandhinagar?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) President Droupadi Murmu
c) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister
d) Chief Minister of Gujarat
Answer: b) President Droupadi Murmu
146.What is the primary objective of the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project?
a) To promote cultural exchange
b) To enhance connectivity and trade ties
c) To facilitate educational exchange
d) To improve healthcare services
Answer: b) To enhance connectivity and trade ties
147.What type of software is NeVA?
a) Proprietary software
b) Closed-source software
c) Unicode-compliant software
d) Open-source software
Answer: d) Open-source software
148.Which ministry developed the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?
a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
b) Ministry of Railways
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry
Answer: d) Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry
149.What is NeVA’s primary goal regarding legislative work and data?
a) Making it available offline for citizens
b) Restricting access to legislative data
c) Making it available online for both citizens and Assembly members
d) Making it available only for Assembly members
Answer: c) Making it available online for both citizens and Assembly members
150.What kind of documents can be accessed through NeVA?
a) Travel itineraries
b) Business agendas
c) Weather forecasts
d) Sports scores
Answer: b) Business agendas
151.What is the purpose of the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project?
a) To facilitate educational exchange
b) To strengthen infrastructural ties
c) To promote tourism
d) To provide healthcare services
Answer: b) To strengthen infrastructural ties
152.What is the total number of rail links connecting India and Bangladesh mentioned in the text?
a) Four
b) Five
c) Six
d) Seven
Answer: d) Seven
153.Which city in India is mentioned in the text as a key location for the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Agartala
d) Gandhinagar
Answer: c) Agartala
154.Which government agency developed the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?
a) Indian Railways
b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry
d) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: c) Union Parliamentary Affairs Ministry
155.What type of software is NeVA described as?
a) User-friendly software
b) Proprietary software
c) Unicode-compliant software
d) Closed-source software
Answer: c) Unicode-compliant software
156.What kind of documents can be accessed through NeVA?
a) Recipes and cooking tips
b) List of questions, business agendas, and reports
c) Entertainment news
d) Sports highlights
Answer: b) List of questions, business agendas, and reports
157.What was the previous value of Bangladesh’s exports to India before the significant surge?
a) $1 billion
b) $2 billion
c) $450 million
d) $500 million
Answer: c) $450 million
158.What is the name of the rail link project that will enhance connectivity between India and Bangladesh?
a) Delhi-Dhaka Express
b) Kolkata-Chittagong Link
c) Agartala-Akhaura rail link
d) Mumbai-Chennai Connection
Answer: c) Agartala-Akhaura rail link
159.What does NeVA stand for?
a) National Economic and Video Application
b) National Electronic Verification Agency
c) National e-Vidhan Application
d) National Environmental Virtual Archive
Answer: c) National e-Vidhan Application
160.Who unveiled the Digital House project in Gandhinagar?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) President Droupadi Murmu
c) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister
d) Chief Minister of Gujarat
Answer: b) President Droupadi Murmu
161. What is the significant achievement mentioned in the passage?
a) India’s first space launch
b) Arrival of the first C295 aircraft
c) Tata Group’s collaboration with Airbus
d) Modernization of the Indian railway system
Answer: b) Arrival of the first C295 aircraft
162. Who collaborated to bring the C295 aircraft to India?
a) Boeing and HAL
b) Tata Group and Airbus
c) DRDO and Lockheed Martin
d) SpiceJet and Embraer
Answer: b) Tata Group and Airbus
163. What aircraft is the C295 set to replace in the Indian Air Force (IAF)?
a) Mirage 2000
b) Sukhoi Su-30MKI
c) Avro
d) Tejas
Answer: c) Avro
164. How much payload can the C295 carry?
a) 5 tonnes
b) 7 tonnes
c) 9 tonnes
d) 12 tonnes
Answer: c) 9 tonnes
165. What is the maximum cruise speed of the C295 aircraft?
a) 350 kilometers per hour
b) 480 kilometers per hour
c) 600 kilometers per hour
d) 750 kilometers per hour
Answer: b) 480 kilometers per hour
166. What feature of the C295 makes it ideal for transporting larger equipment?
a) Advanced radar system
b) Rear ramp for loading and unloading
c) Stealth technology
d) Supersonic capabilities
Answer: b) Rear ramp for loading and unloading
167. What altitude can the C295 operate at?
a) 10,000 feet
b) 20,000 feet
c) 30,000 feet
d) 40,000 feet
Answer: c) 30,000 feet
168. What is the minimum speed at which the C295 can perform a low-level flight?
a) 90 knots
b) 100 knots
c) 110 knots
d) 120 knots
Answer: c) 110 knots
169. What is the primary focus of Phase III of the e-Courts project?
a) Modernizing India’s railways
b) Enhancing the efficiency of the police force
c) Modernizing the country’s judicial system
d) Improving healthcare infrastructure
Answer: c) Modernizing the country’s judicial system
170. What is the budget allocation for Phase III of the e-Courts project?
a) Rs 1,000 crore
b) Rs 5,000 crore
c) Rs 7,210 crore
d) Rs 10,000 crore
Answer: c) Rs 7,210 crore
171.What is the effective date for the modifications in the utilization of birth certificates mentioned in the passage?
A) October 1, 2022
B) October 1, 2023
C) October 1, 2024
D) October 1, 2025
Answer: B) October 1, 2023
172. Which Act is responsible for the modifications in the utilization of birth certificates mentioned in the passage?
A) Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 2000
B) Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023
C) Birth Certificate Utilization Act, 2021
D) Public Service Enhancement Act, 2019
Answer: B) Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023
173. Who can access the national database according to the mentioned Act?
A) Only the central government
B) Authorized authorities with central government approval
C) State governments
D) Local municipalities
Answer: B) Authorized authorities with central government approval
174. What role will birth certificates play in school and college admissions starting from October 1?
A) No role
B) Primary identification document
C) Optional document
D) Secondary identification document
Answer: B) Primary identification document
175. In which phase is the Ujjwala scheme currently?
A) First phase
B) Second phase
C) Third phase
D) Fourth phase
Answer: C) Third phase
176. How many impoverished households will receive free gas connections, stoves, and refills under the extended Ujjwala scheme?
A) 7.5 million households
B) 103.5 million households
C) 50 million households
D) 1 million households
Answer: B) 103.5 million households
177. What is the main objective of the Ujjwala scheme?
A) Providing free electricity to households
B) Providing free gas connections to the urban population
C) Providing free gas connections to impoverished households
D) Providing free water supply to rural areas
Answer: C) Providing free gas connections to impoverished households
178. Which ministry unveiled the modifications in the utilization of birth certificates?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Health
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: C) Ministry of Home Affairs
179. What document is required for registering your marriage according to the passage?
A) Passport
B) Aadhar card
C) Birth certificate
D) Driver’s license
Answer: C) Birth certificate
180.How long is the extended coverage period for the Ujjwala scheme?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C) 3 years
181. What is the purpose of sharing state databases according to the mentioned Act?
A) To enhance government revenue
B) To improve public transportation
C) To facilitate electoral processes
D) To boost tourism
Answer: C) To facilitate electoral processes
182. Who approves the sharing of state databases with state-approved authorities?
A) Central government
B) State government
C) Local municipalities
D) Supreme Court
Answer: B) State government
183. Which of the following services will NOT require a birth certificate starting from October 1?
A) School admissions
B) College admissions
C) Voter list preparation
D) Public transportation
Answer: D) Public transportation
184. What is the primary goal of the modifications in the utilization of birth certificates?
A) To make birth certificates obsolete
B) To enhance efficiency and transparency in public service delivery
C) To increase the cost of obtaining birth certificates
D) To reduce the population registers
Answer: B) To enhance efficiency and transparency in public service delivery
185. How many households have already benefited from the Ujjwala scheme?
A) 1 million households
B) 7.5 million households
C) 103.5 million households
D) 50 million households
Answer: C) 103.5 million households
186. What will be the role of birth certificates in securing a government job from October 1?
A) Not required
B) Optional document
C) Primary identification document
D) Secondary identification document
Answer: C) Primary identification document
187. What is the purpose of the Ujjwala scheme mentioned in the passage?
A) To provide free gas connections to urban households
B) To provide free gas connections to all households
C) To provide free electricity to rural households
D) To provide free water supply to urban areas
Answer: B) To provide free gas connections to all households
188. What is the total coverage of the Ujjwala scheme after the third phase?
A) 1 million households
B) 7.5 million households
C) 103.5 million households
D) 50 million households
Answer: C) 103.5 million households
189. Which government department is responsible for implementing the Ujjwala scheme?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Health
C) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
D) Ministry of Environment
Answer: C) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
190. What is the main focus of the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023?
A) Reducing the number of births and deaths
B) Enhancing the efficiency and transparency of public service delivery
C) Restricting access to birth certificates
D) Eliminating the need for birth certificates
Answer: B) Enhancing the efficiency and transparency of public service delivery
191. What is the significance of India joining the ranks of countries authorized to issue OIML certificates?
a) It allows India to host international metrology conferences.
b) It opens doors for international market sales of weighing and measuring instruments.
c) It restricts the sale of such instruments within India.
d) It requires international manufacturers to conduct testing in India.
Answer: b) It opens doors for international market sales of weighing and measuring instruments.
192. On which date was the announcement made by the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry regarding India’s OIML certification authorization?
a) September 14
b) October 14
c) August 14
d) July 14
Answer: a) September 14
193. Where was the announcement regarding India’s OIML certification authorization made?
a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) New Delhi
d) Bangalore
Answer: c) New Delhi
194. How many countries were previously authorized to issue OIML certificates?
a) 6
b) 10
c) 12
d) 15
Answer: c) 12
195. Which of the following countries was NOT among the 12 countries authorized to issue OIML certificates before India?
a) China
b) Japan
c) India
d) France
Answer: c) India
196. What does OIML stand for?
a) Organisation of International Metrology and Legalization
b) Organisation of International Metrology and Legal Metrology
c) Organization of Internal Metrological Laws
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Organisation of International Metrology and Legal Metrology
197. What is the primary benefit for global manufacturers with India’s OIML certification authorization?
a) Reduced testing fees
b) Access to international metrology conferences
c) The ability to have instruments tested within India
d) Tax incentives for exporting to India
Answer: c) The ability to have instruments tested within India
198. How is India expected to benefit economically from this development?
a) By hosting international metrology conferences
b) By generating revenue through testing facilities for international manufacturers
c) By reducing the cost of weighing and measuring instruments
d) By increasing domestic manufacturing
Answer: b) By generating revenue through testing facilities for international manufacturers
199. What is one additional benefit of offering testing facilities for international manufacturers, apart from revenue generation?
a) Enhanced metrological capabilities
b) Reduced competition
c) Creating employment opportunities
d) Decreasing the need for imports
Answer: c) Creating employment opportunities
200. Which country has the largest metrology industry in the world?
a) India
b) China
c) United States
d) Japan
Answer: b) China
201. What was the main limitation prior to India gaining OIML certification authorization?
a) Lack of metrological standards in India
b) Manufacturers had to test instruments in China
c) Testing was only allowed in India
d) Limited access to global markets
Answer: b) Manufacturers had to test instruments in China
202. Which ministry made the announcement about India’s OIML certification authorization?
a) Ministry of External Affairs
b) Ministry of Finance
c) Ministry of Consumer Affairs
d) Ministry of Defense
Answer: c) Ministry of Consumer Affairs
203. How many countries were initially authorized to issue OIML certificates when the organization was established?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
Answer: a) 5
204. Which organization sets international standards for legal metrology, including those related to weighing and measuring instruments?
a) ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
b) OIML (International Organisation of Legal Metrology)
c) UN (United Nations)
d) WTO (World Trade Organization)
Answer: b) OIML
205. What role does legal metrology play in trade and commerce?
a) It ensures that all trade is conducted in the local currency.
b) It enforces taxation on imported goods.
c) It guarantees fair and accurate measurements in transactions.
d) It regulates the stock market.
Answer: c) It guarantees fair and accurate measurements in transactions.
206. How does India’s OIML certification authorization impact the competitiveness of its manufacturers?
a) It makes Indian products more expensive.
b) It increases the quality of Indian products.
c) It reduces the need for Indian manufacturers to compete internationally.
d) It gives Indian manufacturers an advantage in international markets.
Answer: d) It gives Indian manufacturers an advantage in international markets.
207. Which of the following was NOT a country authorized to issue OIML certificates before India?
a) Brazil
b) Germany
c) Japan
d) China
Answer: a) Brazil
208. What does legal metrology primarily focus on?
a) Regulating legal professionals
b) Regulating the use of measurements and measuring instruments in various fields
c) Enforcing traffic laws
d) Regulating international trade
Answer: b) Regulating the use of measurements and measuring instruments in various fields
209. How does India’s OIML certification authorization benefit domestic manufacturers?
a) It reduces the quality of domestic products.
b) It lowers the cost of manufacturing.
c) It increases competition in the Indian market.
d) It provides access to international markets.
Answer: d) It provides access to international markets.
210. Which country hosted the founding conference of OIML in 1955?
a) India
b) France
c) Japan
d) United States
Answer: b) France
211. What kind of instruments can now be tested within India due to OIML certification authorization?
a) Only electronic instruments
b) Only measuring instruments
c) Weighing and measuring instruments
d) Only medical instruments
Answer: c) Weighing and measuring instruments
212. How many metrological standards are established by OIML?
a) Over 500
b) Approximately 100
c) Only 10
d) None
Answer: b) Approximately 100
213. What is the main goal of OIML’s standards and recommendations?
a) To create a monopoly in the metrology industry
b) To facilitate international trade by ensuring measurement accuracy
c) To limit the use of metrology in commerce
d) To impose strict regulations on domestic manufacturers
Answer: b) To facilitate international trade by ensuring measurement accuracy
214. Which of the following is a potential economic advantage for India due to OIML certification authorization?
a) Increased taxes on imported instruments
b) A decrease in domestic employment
c) Enhanced metrological capabilities
d) Generating revenue through testing facilities
Answer: d) Generating revenue through testing facilities
215. What is the key benefit for international manufacturers in testing their instruments in India?
a) It reduces the accuracy of their instruments.
b) It eliminates the need for testing altogether.
c) It provides access to the Indian market.
d) It lowers the quality of their instruments.
Answer: c) It provides access to the Indian market.
216. How can India create employment opportunities through OIML certification authorization?
a) By outsourcing testing to other countries
b) By reducing the number of testing facilities
c) By increasing domestic manufacturing
d) By offering testing facilities for international manufacturers
Answer: d) By offering testing facilities for international manufacturers
217. What is the primary role of legal metrology in ensuring fair trade practices?
a) Ensuring products are manufactured in India
b) Regulating the advertising of products
c) Ensuring accurate measurements in commercial transactions
d) Regulating product prices
Answer: c) Ensuring accurate measurements in commercial transactions
218. Which country had the highest number of OIML certificates issued before India joined the ranks?
a) China
b) Japan
c) India
d) France
Answer: a) China
219. Which ministry oversees consumer affairs in India?
a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
c) Ministry of Consumer Affairs
d) Ministry of Finance
Answer: c) Ministry of Consumer Affairs
220. How does OIML certification contribute to international trade?
a) It imposes trade barriers.
b) It ensures that all trade is conducted in the local currency.
c) It promotes measurement accuracy, facilitating trade.
d) It restricts trade to a select group of countries.
Answer: c) It promotes measurement accuracy, facilitating trade.
221. What is the main goal of legal metrology standards?
a) To limit the use of measurements in commerce
b) To regulate domestic manufacturing
c) To ensure measurement accuracy in commercial transactions
d) To increase the cost of products
Answer: c) To ensure measurement accuracy in commercial transactions
222. How many countries must initially approve an OIML recommendation for it to become a formal international recommendation?
a) One
b) Three
c) Five
d) Ten
Answer: a) One
223. How does India’s OIML certification authorization impact the cost of testing for manufacturers?
a) It increases testing costs.
b) It eliminates testing costs.
c) It reduces testing costs.
d) It has no impact on testing costs.
Answer: c) It reduces testing costs.
224. What is the primary role of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs in India?
a) Regulating international trade
b) Ensuring the safety of consumer products
c) Enforcing taxation laws
d) Promoting domestic manufacturing
Answer: b) Ensuring the safety of consumer products
225. Which organization is responsible for setting international standards for various industries, including metrology?
a) ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
b) OIML (International Organisation of Legal Metrology)
c) UN (United Nations)
d) WHO (World Health Organization)
Answer: a) ISO
226. How does OIML certification benefit consumers?
a) It reduces the variety of products available in the market.
b) It ensures that products meet international quality standards.
c) It increases the price of products.
d) It limits consumer choices.
Answer: b) It ensures that products meet international quality standards.
227. What is the primary focus of OIML in its role of legal metrology?
a) Regulating international trade
b) Ensuring measurement accuracy in commercial transactions
c) Regulating the stock market
d) Regulating domestic manufacturing
Answer: b) Ensuring measurement accuracy in commercial transactions
228. How does OIML certification contribute to the global economy?
a) By imposing trade restrictions
b) By promoting measurement accuracy and international trade
c) By limiting access to international markets
d) By increasing the cost of products
Answer: b) By promoting measurement accuracy and international trade
229. Which country was NOT mentioned as one of the countries where testing was conducted before India’s OIML certification authorization?
a) Canada
b) Japan
c) China
d) Germany
Answer: a) Canada
230. What is the primary role of legal metrology in protecting consumers?
a) Regulating advertising
b) Enforcing taxation laws
c) Ensuring accurate measurements in commercial transactions
d) Regulating international trade
Answer: c) Ensuring accurate measurements in commercial transactions
