Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Operation Kamdhenu | Biorock technology | SIPRI report - Current Affairs Questions

1. In which Indian region did the police launch "Operation Kamdhenu" to combat cattle smuggling?

[A] Jammu and Kashmir

[B] Madhya Pradesh

[C] Rajasthan

[D] Gujarat

Answer: [A] Jammu and Kashmir

2. In which Indian state was 'Iris', the first generative AI teacher, introduced in a school?

[A] Tamil Nadu

[B] Karnataka

[C] Maharashtra

[D] Kerala

Answer: [D] Kerala

3. E-crop, a crop simulation model-based device, was developed by which one of the following institute?

[A] Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasargod

[B] Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Kerala

[C] Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair

[D] National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack

Answer: [B] Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Kerala

4. Noctis Volcano, a recently discovered massive volcano, was found on which planet?

[A] Mars

[B] Jupiter

[C] Neptun

[D] Saturn

Answer: [A] Mars

5. According to SIPRI report, which country is the world's top arms importer between 2019-2023?

[A] China

[B] Pakistan

[C] India

[D] Iran

Answer: [C] India

6. Who has been appointed as the new Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission?

[A] A.S. Rajeev

[B] Rajeev Kumar

[C] Anup Awasthi

[D] Ajay Sinha

Answer: [A] A.S. Rajeev

7. “Biorock technology” is talked about in which one of the following situations? 

[A] Restoration of damaged coral reefs

[B] Development of building materials using plant residues

[C] Identification of areas for exploration/extraction of shale gas

[D] Providing salt licks for wild animals in forest/protected areas

Answer: [A] Restoration of damaged coral reefs

8. In March 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs officially designated on the which date of every year as Hyderabad Liberatioin Day.

[A] 16th August

[B] 17th September

[C] 17th August

[D] 16th September

Answer: [B] 17th September

9. In March 2024, Panama became the member of the International Solar Alliance

[A] 80th

[B] 97th

[C] 85th

[D] 90th

Answer: [B] 97th

10.  Who has been sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia?

[A] Anthony Albanese

[B] Anthony Albert

[C] Alex Hawke

[D] Stuart Robert

Answer: [A] Anthony Albanese

Exercise Lamitiye – 2024 | Poly-herbal Ayurvedic drug | Bharat Steam Boiler Expo 2024 - Current Affairs Questions

1. Where is the Indian Army contingent departing for the joint military exercise "Exercise Lamitiye – 2024"?

[A] Maldives

[B] Seychelles

[C] Mauritius

[D] Sri Lanka

Answer: [B] Seychelles

2. Which organization introduced the She Research Network in India (SheRNI) to address gender disparity in science?

[A] Department of Science and Technology

[B] UGC

[C] UNESCO

[D] WHO

Answer: [B] UGC

3. As per a recent study, which Poly-herbal Ayurvedic drug that was repurposed during the COVID-19, is found safe to use?

[A] Ayush-4

[B] Ayush-8

[C] Ayush-16

[D] Ayush-64

Answer: [D] Ayush-64

4. Where was the first Bharat Steam Boiler Expo 2024 held?

[A] Guwahati, Assam

[B] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

[C] Pune, Maharashtra

[D] Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Answer: [A] Guwahati, Assam

5.  Which team won the Ranji Trophy 2024 title?

[A] Uttar Pradesh

[B] Mumbai

[C] Vidarbha

[D] Bihar

Answer: [B] Mumbai

6. Who won the Best Actor Award at the Academy Awards 2024 (Oscars)?

[A] Robert Downey Jr.

[B] Killian Murphy

[C] Johnny Byrne

[D] Christopher Nolan

Answer: [B] Killian Murphy

7. When was the National Vaccination Day 2024 observed across India with the theme of "Vaccines Work for All"?

[A] 16th Mar 2024

[B] 15th Mar 2024

[C] 14th Mar 2024

[D] 13th Mar 2024

Answer: [A] 16th Mar 2024

8. South Korea and the United States conducted their annual large-scale joint aerial drill to enhance readiness and operational capability and to ensure peace and security on the Korean peninsula. Name the drill?

[A] Vigilant Ace                    

[B] Vigilant King                 

[C] Vigilant Queen                 

[D] Vigilant Jackport

Answer: [A] Vigilant Ace  

9. When is World Aids Day celebrated?

[A] December 1                 

[B] December 2              

[C] December 3               

[D] December 4

Answer: [B] December 2 

10. Which state became the first Indian state to buy land in Kashmir for tourism?

[A] Gujarat

[B] Andhra Pradesh

[C] Maharashtra

[D] Karnataka

Answer: [C] Maharashtra

Friday, March 15, 2024

Narayani River | Green Hydrogen Plant| Bharat Tex 2024 - Current Affairs Questions

1. Narayani River is a major river flowing in which country?

[A] India

[B] Nepal

[C] Bangladesh

[D] Myanmar

Answer: [B] Nepal

2. Which state is set to host the ‘Mahakumbh 2025’ event?

[A] Uttar Pradesh

[B] Karnataka

[C] Odisha

[D] West Bengal

Answer: [A] Uttar Pradesh

3. In which city did Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) open its first overseas office?

[A] New Delhi

[B] Mumbai

[C] Dhaka

[D] Colombo

Answer: [C] Dhaka

4. Where did Bharat Tex 2024, the largest global textile event in India, conclude?

[A] Bengaluru

[B] New Delhi

[C] Mumbai

[D] Chennai

Answer: [B] New Delhi

5. Whom did President Draupadi Murmu recently nominate to Rajya Sabha?

[A] Uday Kotak

[B] Ajay Sinha

[C] Sudha Murthy

[D] Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Answer: [C] Sudha Murthy

6. Where was India's first green hydrogen plant established in the stainless steel sector?

[A] Pune

[B] Surat

[C] Hisar

[D] Jaipur

Answer: [C] Hisar

7. Who has been recently awarded with the Erasmums Prize 2024 by the Netherlands' Praemium Erasmianum Foundation?

[A] Jhumpa Lahiri

[B] Amitav Ghosh

[C] Arundhati Roy

[D] Ruskin Bond

Answer: [B] Amitav Ghosh

8. In March 2024, Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of which State?

[A] Madhya Pradesh

[B] Haryana

[C] Jharkhand

[D] Odisha

Answer: [B] Haryana

9. What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?

[A] Pacific Ocean

[B] Atlantic Ocean

[C] Artic Ocean

[D] Indian Ocean

Answer: [A] Pacific Ocean

10. Which institution has set up a Committee to Implement Rare Diseases Policy?

[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

[B] Delhi High Court

[C] BIS

[D] IRDAI

Answer: [B] Delhi High Court



Thursday, March 14, 2024

National Speed Breeding Crop Facility | KIRTI program | Bichom - Current Affairs Qustions

1. Where was the "National Speed Breeding Crop Facility" inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh?

[A] Hyderabad

[B] Bangalore

[C] Pune

[D] Mohali

Answer: [D] Mohali

2. When did the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights celebrate its 19th Foundation Day?

[A] March 10

[B] March 12

[C] March 15

[D] March 20

Answer: [B] March 12

3. Recently, where was the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) program inaugurated?

[A] Bhopal

[B] New Delhi

[C] Chandigarh

[D] Lucknow

Answer: [C] Chandigarh

4. In the acronym SARAS mela, which are organized frequently, what does R stand for?

[A] Remote

[B] Rural

[C] Regressive

[D] Right

Answer: [B] Rural

5. Which country has become the new member of the military alliance NATO?

[A] Brazil

[B] UAE

[C] Albania

[D] Sweden

Answer: [D] Sweden

6.  In which state has the Widow Remarriage Promotion Scheme been launched recently?

[A] Bihar

[B] Meghalaya

[C] Tamil Nadu

[D] Jharkhand

Answer: [D] Jharkhand

7. In March 2024, Bichom was inaugurated as of the District of Arunachal Pradesh

[A] 27th

[B] 26th

[C] 23rd

[D] 24th

Answer: [A] 27th

8. Which county has recently joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as the alliance's 32nd member?

[A] 6.5%

[B] 6.3%

[C] 6.0%

[D] 6.8%

Answer: [D] 6.8%

9. Which one of the following is the context in which the term “qubit” is mentioned?

[A] Cloud Services

[B] Quantum Computing

[C] Visible Light Communication Technologies

[D] Wireless Communication Technologies

Answer: [B] Quantum Computing

10. Which state is the host of the ‘9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023’?

[A] Haryana

[B] Goa

[C] West Bengal

[D] Tamil Nadu

Answer: [A] Haryana

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

‘Electricity 2024’ report | 'Neengal Nalama' scheme | Sea Defenders-2024 - Current Affairs Questions

1. Pyongyang is the capital city of which country?

[A] South Korea

[B] North Korea

[C] Singapore

[D] Malaysia

Answer: [B] North Korea

2. ‘Electricity 2024’ report, recently seen in the news, is released by which organization?

[A] International Energy Agency

[B] International Development Association

[C] Organization for Economic Development

[D] World Bank

Answer: [A] International Energy Agency

3. Which state launched the 'Neengal Nalama' scheme aimed at reviewing the implementation of welfare programs?

[A] Karnataka

[B] Kerala

[C] Tamil Nadu

[D] Andhra Pradesh

Answer: [C] Tamil Nadu

4. Which city is set to receive India's first driverless metro train?

[A] Mumbai

[B] Bengaluru

[C] Delhi

[D] Kolkata

Answer: [B] Bengaluru

5. Which country has become the new member of the military alliance NATO?

[A] Brazil

[B] UAE

[C] Albania

[D] Sweden

Answer: [D] Sweden

6. Who has Sunrisers Hyderabad appointed as its new captain before IPL 2024?

[A] Pat Cummins

[B] Shikhar Dhawan

[C] David Warner

[D] Aiden Markram

Answer: [A] Pat Cummins

7. The “Miyawaki method’ is well known for the:  

[A] Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas

[B] Development of gardens using genetically modified flora

[C] Creation of mini forests in urban areas

[D] Harvesting wind energy on coastal area and on sea surfaces.

Answer: [C] Creation of mini forests in urban areas

8. Where is the joint maritime exercise ‘Sea Defenders-2024’ taking place?

[A] Mumbai

[B] Port Blair

[C] Chennai

[D] Kochi

Answer: [B] Port Blair

9. What is the theme for No Smoking Day 2024?

[A] Say No to Tobacco

[B] Protecting children from tobacco industry interference

[C] Smoke-free Environment Initiative

[D] Quit Smoking Now

Answer: [B] Protecting children from tobacco industry interference

10. Which institution enabled two-factor authentication for all e-waybill and e-invoice systems?

[A] RBI

[B] SEBI

[C] CBIC

[D] CBDT

Answer: [C] CBIC


Monday, March 11, 2024

Sela Tunnel | Bharat Tex 2024 | Geographical Indication | Gandikota Canyon - Current Affairs Questions

1. According to the Status of Leopards in India 2022 report, which state has the largest population of leopards?

[A] Uttar Pradesh

[B] Maharashtra

[C] Madhya Pradesh

[D] Gujarat

Answer: [C] Madhya Pradesh

2. Sela Tunnel, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?

[A] Assam

[B] Arunachal Pradesh

[C] Maharashtra

[D] Gujarat

Answer: [B] Arunachal Pradesh

3. Where did Bharat Tex 2024, the largest global textile event in India, conclude?

[A] Bengaluru

[B] New Delhi

[C] Mumbai

[D] Chennai

Answer: [B] New Delhi

4. Which city's Silver Filigree has recently been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

[A] Kolkata

[B] Jaipur

[C] Varanasi

[D] Cuttack

Answer: [D] Cuttack

5. Who heads the RBI?

[A] Governor

[B] Prime Minister

[C] Head of RBI

[D] Maior

Answer: [A] Governor

6. What was the unemployment rate in rural areas of India in 2023?

[A] 1.4%

[B] 1.8%

[C] 3.4%

[D] 2.4%

Answer: [D] 2.4%

7. Who is the Indian captain who has hit most sixes in international cricket?

[A] MS Dhoni

[B] Rohit Sharma

[C] Virat Kohli

[D] Sourav Ganguly

Answer: [B] Rohit Sharma

8. Gandikota Canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?

[A] Cauvery

[B] Manjira

[C] Pennar

[D] Tungabhadra

Answer: [C] Pennar

9. CISF falls under which ministry of the Indian government?

[A] Ministry of Home Affairs

[B] Ministry of External Affairs

[C] Ministry of Defence

[D] Ministry of Finance

Answer: [A] Ministry of Home Affairs

10. When is World Wildlife Day celebrated annually?

[A] February 28

[B] March 1

[C] March 3

[D] March 5

Answer: [C] March 3


Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Digital Banking | Green Hydrogen Policy | Khelo India Winter Games 2024 - Current Affairs Questions

1. When is World Wildlife Day celebrated annually?

[A] February 28

[B] March 1

[C] March 3

[D] March 5

Answer: [C] March 3

2. Which company has announced a strategic partnership with Jana Small Finance Bank Limited for digital banking?

[A] MobiKwik

[B] Dvara Money

[C] BharatPe

[D] CRED

Answer: [B] Dvara Money

3. How many new moons have been discovered orbiting Uranus and Neptune?

[A] Two

[B] Three

[C] Five

[D] Seven

Answer: [B] Three

4.  In which state was India's first small scale LNG unit inaugurated?

[A] Himachal Pradesh

[B] Uttar Pradesh

[C] Madhya Pradesh

[D] Haryana

Answer: [C] Madhya Pradesh

5. Which state government recently approved the Green Hydrogen Policy in the state?

[A] Madhya Pradesh

[B] Uttar Pradesh

[C] Assam

[D] Bihar

Answer: [B] Uttar Pradesh

6. Which one of the following is the mascot for the Khelo India Winter Games 2024?

[A] Bengal Tiger

[B] Snow Leopard

[C] Hangul

[D] Arctic Fox

Answer: [B] Snow Leopard

7. Fire Capped Tit, recently seen in the news, belongs to which one of the following species?

[A] Bird

[B] Fish

[C] Plant

[D] Spider

Answer: [A] Bird

8. Where was the 2nd State Level Shehri Samridhi Utsav inaugurated?

[A] Kohima

[B] Shillong

[C] Gangtok

[D] Agartala

Answer: [D] Agartala

9. The target group for Home Loans is -

[A] All body-builders

[B] Tiles manufacturers

[C] Housing societies

[D] Individuals not owning any house

Answer: [D] Individuals not owning any house

10. Indian Space Research Organisa­tion (ISRO) launched its PSLV- C56 rocket carrying seven satel­lites of which country?

[A] Singapore

[B] UAE

[C] Indonesia

[D] France

Answer: [A] Singapore