Tallest competitive swimming pool | Global Human Development Index | Chithirai Car Festival - Current Affairs Questions

1. In which country was the world's tallest competitive swimming pool opened?

[A] Nepal

[B] Maldives

[C] Bhutan

[D] India

Answer: [C] Bhutan

2. What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Human Development Index?

[A] 75

[B] 78

[C] 125

[D] 134

Answer: [D] 134

3. Which bank became the first Trading cum Clearing (TCM) Member at India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)?

[A] ICICI Bank

[B] HDFC Bank

[C] State Bank of India

[D] Axis Bank

Answer: [C] State Bank of India

4. What is the theme of World Autism Awareness Day 2024?

[A] Empowering Autistic Voices

[B] The Transition to Adulthood

[C] Inclusive Quality Education for All

[D] Assistive Technologies, Active Participation

Answer: [A] Empowering Autistic Voices

5. Which state recently celebrated the ‘Chithirai Car Festival’?

[A] Madhya Pradesh

[B] Gujarat

[C] Karnataka

[D] Tamil Nadu

Answer: [D] Tamil Nadu

6. Indian Pavilion inaugurated at Cannes Film Festival 2024, where is it being held?

[A] France

[B] Canada

[C] Germany

[D] Australia

Answer: [A] France

7. What is INS Vikrant, recently seen in news?

[A] Submarine

[B] Aircraft carrier

[C] Tankers

[D] Frigates

Answer: [B] Aircraft carrier

8. Who won the 56th National Kho Kho Championship 2023-24?

[A] Uttar Pradesh

[B] Karnataka

[C] Maharashtra

[D] Madhya Pradesh

Answer: [C] Maharashtra

9. What is the theme of ‘World Press Freedom Day 2024’?

[A] A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis

[B] Shaping a Future of Rights

[C] Journalism under Digital Siege

[D] Information as a Public Good

Answer: [A] A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis

10. Which country recently held its first Parliamentary Election under Emir Sheikh Meshal?

[A] Kuwait

[B] Qatar

[C] Bahrain

[D] Oman

Answer: [A] Kuwait

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

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

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

Surajkund Mela 2024 | Helicopter Emergency Medical Service | Swayam scheme - Current Affairs Questions

1. Which Indian state was the theme state of World’s Largest International Crafts Fair, Surajkund Mela 2024?

[A] Gujarat

[B] Rajasthan

[C] Madhya Pradesh

[D] Maharashtra

Answer: [A] Gujarat

2. Where will the ‘Exercise Vayu Shakti 24’ be held?

[A] Jodhpur

[B] Pokhran

[C] Balasore

[D] Ajmer

Answer: [B] Pokhran

3. Recently, which city announced free bus travel for transgender community?

[A] Lucknow

[B] Indore

[C] Delhi

[D] Jaipur

Answer: [C] Delhi

4. Recently, India’s first Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) is launched in which state?

[A] Uttar Pradesh

[B] Uttarakhand

[C] Rajasthan

[D] Himachal Pradesh

Answer: [B] Uttarakhand

5. Which state government launched the 'Swayam' scheme to empower its youth with interest-free loans?

[A] Odisha

[B] Tamil Nadu

[C] Kerala

[D] Andhra Pradesh

Answer: [A] Odisha

6. Which Indian state is set to launch the country's first Helicopter Emergency Service (HEMS)?

[A] Himachal Pradesh

[B] Jammu and Kashmir

[C] Arunachal Pradesh

[D] Uttarakhand

Answer: [D] Uttarakhand

7. What is the total amount of private investment sought by the Indian government to boost its nuclear energy sector?

[A] $10 billion

[B] $15 billion

[C] $20 billion

[D] $26 billion

Answer: [D] $26 billion

8. What percentage of reservation has been approved for the Maratha community in Maharashtra?

[A] 5%

[B] 10%

[C] 15%

[D] 20%

Answer: [B] 10%

9. Which country has recently announced visa-free travel for Indian citizens?

[A] Qatar

[B] Argentina

[C] Japan

[D] Iran

Answer: [D] Iran

10.  Who is the chairman of 'One Nation One Election' committee?

[A] Ram Nath Kovind

[B] Mohammad Hamid Ansari

[C] Dr. Manmohan Singh

[D] Amitabh Kant

Answer: [A] Ram Nath Kovind

Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary | State Icon | ASAT - Current Affairs Questions

1. Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?

[A] Tamil Nadu

[B] Kerala

[C] Karnataka

[D] Maharashtra

Answer: [A] Tamil Nadu

2. Thrips Parvispinus, recently seen in the news, belongs to which one of the following species?

[A] Invasive pest species

[B] Butterfly

[C] Spider

[D] Fish

Answer: [A] Invasive pest species

3. Who has been named as the 'State Icon' of Punjab under the voter awareness campaign?

[A] Harbhajan Singh

[B] Yuvraj Singh

[C] Guru Randhawa

[D] Shubman Gill

Answer: [D] Shubman Gill

4. With whom has 'Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority' signed an agreement to increase awareness?

[A] Asian Development Bank

[B] DBS Bank

[C] State Bank of India

[D] Punjab National Bank

Answer: [B] DBS Bank

5. Which country is actively working on developing a nuclear anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon?

[A] United States

[B] China

[C] Russia

[D] India

Answer: [C] Russia

6. Which organizations are collaborating to launch the world's first wooden satellite?

[A] ESA and Roscosmos

[B] NASA and JAXA

[C] ESA and ISRO

[D] SpaceX and Blue Origin

Answer: [B] NASA and JAXA

7. What is the name of the portal launched by NCPCR for child restoration and repatriation?

[A] SAFECHILD

[B] ChildGuard

[C] NameBerry

[D] GHAR

Answer: [D] GHAR

8. Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?

[A] Odisha

[B] Bihar

[C] Tamil Nadu

[D] Kerala

Answer: [A] Odisha

9. Which one of the following characteristics is not true for unitary form of Government?

[A] Swift decision

[B] Flexible

[C] Ideal for large countries

[D] Uniformity of laws

Answer: [C] Ideal for large countries

10. Which country won the title of Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023?

[A] India

[B] Iran

[C] Nepal

[D] Bangladesh

Answer: [A] India

World Human Spirit Day | National Arogya Fair | National Chilika Bird Festival - Current Affairs Questions

1. Which state will benefit from the establishment of the first mega-scale integrated EV project by JSW Group?

[A] Gujarat

[B] Maharashtra

[C] Karnataka

[D] Odisha

Answer: [D] Odisha

2. When is World Human Spirit Day observed?

[A] January 12

[B] February 18

[C] April 13

[D] February 17

Answer: [D] February 17

3. Where were major iron ore deposits recently uncovered in Rajasthan?

[A] Karauli

[B] Sikar

[C] Tonk

[D] Dungarpur

Answer: [D] Dungarpur

4. Sikkim Government has started 'Sikkim Inspire' initiative with whose support

[A] World Bank

[B] Swiss Bank

[C] International Bank

[D] Bank of Baroda

Answer: [A] World Bank

5. 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

6. The 4th National Chilika Bird Festival was held from January 27–29, 2024. Chilika Lake is situated in which state?

[A] Madhya Pradesh

[B] Odisha

[C] Rajasthan

[D] Kerala

Answer: [B] Odisha

7. Where was the biomass-based Compressed Biogas Plant inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh recently?

[A] Saharanpur

[B] Moradabad

[C] Bareilly

[D] Budaun

Answer: [D] Budaun

8. Recently, where was the ‘National Arogya Fair’ inaugurated?

[A] Gandhinagar

[B] New Delhi

[C] Chandigarh

[D] Jaipur

Answer: [B] New Delhi

9. When is the ‘World Unani Day’ observed every year?

[A] February 11

[B] February 12

[C] February 16

[D] February 10

Answer: [A] February 11

10. Which of the following is not a browser?

[A] Android

[B] Firefox

[C] Chrome

[D] Safari

Answer: [A] Android

Solar Policy 2024 | World Government Summit | PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana - Current Affairs 2024

1. According to the ‘Solar Policy 2024’, what is the targeted installed capacity of solar power in Delhi by 2027?

[A] 5500 MW

[B] 3500 MW

[C] 4500 MW

[D] 2500 MW

Answer: [C] 4500 MW

2. Where is the 6th ‘World Government Summit’ being held?

[A] Dubai

[B] Paris

[C] Belgium

[D] Abu Dhabi

Answer: [A] Dubai

3. How much was the annual grant increased to under 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana' in Uttar Pradesh?

[A] Rs 25,000

[B] Rs 30,000

[C] Rs 35,000

[D] Rs 40,000

Answer: [A] Rs 25,000

4. Who launched 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana'?

[A] Draupadi Murmu

[B] Narendra Modi

[C] Rajnath Singh

[D] S Jaishankar

Answer: [B] Narendra Modi

5. Which organization launched the insurance product 'Amritbaal'?

[A] ICICI Prudential

[B] SBI Life

[C] HDFC Life

[D] LIC

Answer: [D] LIC

6. Which country is NOT part of the Quad alliance?

[A] Australia

[B] France

[C] India

[C] Japan

Answer: [B] France

7. Which of the following is not a factor of the World Happiness Report 2023?

[A] Healthy Life Expectancy

[B] GDP per capita

[C] Strength of democratic i institutions

[D] Freedom of choice

Answer: [C] Strength of democratic i institutions

8. Which city in Maharashtra has been selected by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports as the venue to host the National Youth Festival 2024?

[A] Nagpur

[B] Mumbai

[C] Nasik

[D] Pune

Answer: [C] Nasik

9. Who has been elected Speaker of Bihar Assembly?

[A] Nand Kishore Yadav

[B] Jitan Ram Manjhi

[C] Tejashwi Yadav

[D] Giriraj Singh

Answer: [A] Nand Kishore Yadav

10. Sound technology based anti-drone system was developed by which IIT?

[A] IIT Delhi

[B] IIT Mumbai

[C] IIT Jammu

[D] IIT Varanasi

Answer: [C] IIT Jammu

India’s GDP growth | Indus Food 2024 | Purple Fest – Current Affairs Questions

1. With which state, ‘Praja Palana Guarantee Darakasthu’ is related to?

[A] Andhra Pradesh

[B] Telangana

[C] Karnataka

[D] Tamil Nadu

Answer: [B] Telangana

2. Who inaugurated ‘Indus Food 2024’ in Greater Noida?

[A] Narendra Modi

[B] Amit Shah

[C] Piyush Goyal

[D] Sushma Swaraj

Answer: [C] Piyush Goyal

3. Who is serving as the Chief Guest at the grand inauguration of the International Purple Fest – Goa 2024?

[A] Dr. Vishwajit Rane

[B] Ramdas Athawale

[C] Shripad Naik

[D] Dr. Pramod Sawant

Answer: [D] Dr. Pramod Sawant

4. Who has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of the Indian Naval Staff?

[a] Krishna Swaminathan

[b] Dinesh K Tripathi

[c] Sanjay Jasjit Singh

[d] Kiran Deshmukh

Answer: [b] Dinesh K Tripathi

5. The Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, that was recently in the news, is located in which state?

[A] Madhya Pradesh

[B] Karnataka

[C] West Bengal

[D] Chhattisgarh

Answer: [D] Chhattisgarh

6. Who collaborated with NPCI to launch the ‘Samman RuPay Credit Card’ for government employees?

[A] HDFC Bank

[B] Kotak Mahindra Bank

[C] YES Bank

[D] IndusInd Bank

Answer: [D] IndusInd Bank

7.  Who upgraded India’s GDP growth estimate for FY’24, and by how much?

[A] IMF, 7.7%

[B] World Bank, 5.2%

[C] RBI, 8%

[D] Ind-Ra, 6.7%

Answer: [D] Ind-Ra, 6.7%

8.  In which city of UP did Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurate the first Sainik School for girls?

[A] Varanasi

[B] Mathura

[C] Lucknow

[D] Moradabad

Answer: [B] Mathura

9. Which Indian state has become the first to map all 784 accident-prone sites using the Mappls App for road safety?

[A] Punjab

[B] Maharashtra

[C] Karnataka

[D] Tamil Nadu

Answer: [A] Punjab

10. Which country has taken a digital leap by introducing fully digital Schengen visas for the 2024 Olympics?

[A] Germany

[B] France

[C] Italy

[D] Spain

Answer: [B] France

Zuari Bridge | Civilian Awards | Ayushman cardholders - Current Affairs Questions

1. Zuari Bridge, the second largest cable-stayed bridge in India, is located in which state/UT?

[A] Arunachal Pradesh

[B] Punjab

[C] Goa

[D] Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: [C] Goa

2. ‘Baibhav, Saurav  and Gaurav’ are the civilian awards provided by which state?

[A] West Bengal

[B] Assam

[C] Odisha

[D] Jharkhand

Answer: [B] Assam

3. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik is Sultan and Prime Minister of which country?

[A] Qatar

[B] Oman

[C] Yemen

[D] Iran

Answer: [B] Oman

4. Which Indian state secured the first spot in agri-marketing reforms, according to the recent reform index released by Niti Aayog?

[A] Maharashtra

[B] Andhra Pradesh

[C] Gujarat

[D] Haryana

Answer: [B] Andhra Pradesh

5. In which country was Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh honoured with the National Order of Merit (NOM) Gold Medal?

[A] Sri Lanka

[B] Bhutan

[C] Nepal

[D] Bangladesh

Answer: [B] Bhutan

6. Which team bought Pat Cummins, who became the second most expensive player in IPL history?

[A] Sunrisers Hyderabad

[B] Delhi Capitals

[C] Mumbai Indians

[D] Chennai Super Kings

Answer: [A] Sunrisers Hyderabad

7. Which state leads in the number of Ayushman cardholders?

[A] Maharashtra

[B] Gujarat

[C] Uttar Pradesh

[D] Madhya Pradesh

Answer: [C] Uttar Pradesh

8. What is the purpose of SEBI’s Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule?

[A] To regulate executive compensation

[B] To ensure fair market competition

[C] To prevent insider trading

[D] To mandate public ownership in listed entities

Answer: [D] To mandate public ownership in listed entities

9. In December 2023, the United Nations (UN) declared the year 2024 as the Internation year of ___________

[A] Indigenous Languages

[B] Camelids

[C] Glass

[D] Millets

Answer: [B] Camelids

10. Which institution releases the ‘Business Confidence Index’?

[A] RBI

[B] CII

[C] FICCI

[D] BSE

Answer: [B] CII

Golden Globe award 2023 | Kakrapar Atomic Power Project | Soul of Steel - Current Affairs Questions

1. India recently signed a ‘Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement’ in which country?

[A] Sri Lanka

[B] Austria

[C] UAE

[D] Bangladesh

Answer: [B] Austria

2. Which song from an Indian film won Golden Globe award 2023 for Best Original Song?

[A] Marenge Toh Wahin Jaakar

[B] Naatu Naatu

[C] Pasoori

[D] Kalakatha

Answer: [B] Naatu Naatu

3. Who recently took over as the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services?

[A] Ananya Singh

[B] Rajesh Kumar

[C] Neeraj Sharma

[D] Maheshwar Dayal

Answer: [D] Maheshwar Dayal

4. What is the power capacity of Unit-4 in the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project?

[A] 500 MW

[B] 700 MW

[C] 900 MW

[D] 1,000 MW

Answer: [B] 700 MW

5. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Soul of Steel’ challenge?

[A] Ministry of Defence

[B] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

[C] Ministry of Home Affairs

[D] Ministry of Education

Answer: [A] Ministry of Defence

6. 'Bhoomi Rashi Portal' is an initiative of which ministry?

[A] Ministry of Agriculture

[B] Ministry of Rural Development

[C] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

[D] Ministry of Cooperation

Answer: [C] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

7. Which Indian recently successfully climbed Antarctica's highest peak 'Mount Vinson'?

[A] Arunima Sinha

[B] Luv Raj Singh Dharamshaktu

[C] Sheikh Hasan Khan

[D] Anshu Jamsenpa

Answer: [C] Sheikh Hasan Khan

8. Which state leads in the number of Ayushman cardholders?

[A] Maharashtra

[B] Gujarat

[C] Uttar Pradesh

[D] Madhya Pradesh

Answer: [C] Uttar Pradesh

9. In December 2023, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) won the 9th edition of the Leif Erikson Award for its _______ mission.

[A] Aditya-L1

[B] Gaganyaan-1

[C] NISAR

[D] Chandrayaan-3

Answer: [D] Chandrayaan-3

10. Which country ranked first in global remittance charts in 2023?

[A] Mexico

[B] China

[C] Philippines

[D] India

Answer: [D] India

Auto Expo 2023 | Raas Leela festival | Plastic rocks - Current Affairs Questions

1. Which institution released the ‘Statistical Tables relating to Banks in India’?

[A] Finance Ministry

[B] Reserve Bank of India

[C] NITI Aayog

[D] World Bank

Answer: [B] Reserve Bank of India

2. Which city is the host of the ‘Auto Expo 2023 – Components show’?

[A] Mumbai

[B] Ahmedabad

[C] New Delhi

[D] Bengaluru

Answer: [C] New Delhi

3. Which state has launched a scheme to rent drones to low-income farmers?

[A] Rajasthan

[B] Punjab

[C] Haryana

[D] Gujarat

Answer: [A] Rajasthan

4. ‘Raas Mahotsav or Raas Leela festival’ is celebrated in which state?

[A] Assam

[B] West Bengal

[C] Gujarat

[D] Tamil Nadu

Answer: [A] Assam

5. In which fort did PM Modi recently unveil the statue of Shivaji Maharaj?

[A] Lohagad Fort

[B] Janjira Fort

[C] Rajkot Fort

[D] Daulatabad Fort

Answer: [C] Rajkot Fort

6. Which port recently achieved a record-breaking cargo handling of 100 Million Metric Tonnes in just 262 days?

[A] Paradip Port

[B] Mumbai Port

[C] Chennai Port

[D] Kolkata Port

Answer: [A] Paradip Port

7. In how many countries have these plastic rocks been found?

[A] 5

[B] 8

[C] 11

[D] 14

Answer: [C] 11

8. Who has become the first woman medical officer to be posted at the 'operational post' of Siachen Glacier?

[A] Fatima Wasim

[B] Shiva Chauhan

[C] Geetika Kaur

[D] Avani Chaturvedi

Answer: [A] Fatima Wasim

9. When did International Day of Neutrality observed annually?

[A] December 10

[B] December 11

[C] December 12

[D] December 13

Answer: [C] December 12

10. What was Dr. Gao Yaojie’s age at the time of her passing?

[A] 85

[B] 90

[C] 95

[D] 100

Answer: [C] 95

Silent Valley National Park | Patna Pirates | Kangla Fort - Current Affairs Questions

1. Which year has been declared as the ‘International Year of Millets (IYM)’?

[A] 2021

[B] 2022

[C] 2023

[D] 2024

Answer: [C] 2023

2. Silent Valley National Park is located in which state/UT?

[A] Tamil Nadu

[B] Kerala

[C] Uttarakhand

[D] Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: [B] Kerala

3. In November 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the license of which cooperative bank?

[A] Vidarbha Konkan Gramin Bank

[B] Cosmos Co-operative Bank Ltd

[C] Bharati Sahakari Bank Limited

[D] Shankarrao Pujari Nutan Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited

Answer: [D] Shankarrao Pujari Nutan Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited

4. ‘Raas Mahotsav or Raas Leela festival’ is celebrated in which state?

[A] Assam

[B] West Bengal

[C] Gujarat

[D] Tamil Nadu

Answer: [A] Assam

5. What is the name of the bi-annual exercise conducted by the Indian Navy off the Mumbai coast?

[A] Varuna

[B] Prasthan

[C] Sankalp

[D] Samudra Shakti

Answer: [B] Prasthan

6. The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of The Sarakka Central Tribal University with a budget of Rs 889 crore. In which Indian state will this university be established?

[A] Andhra Pradesh

[B] Maharashtra

[C] Karnataka

[D] Telangana

Answer: [D] Telangana

7. Who is the title sponsor of 'Patna Pirates' team of Pro Kabaddi League?

[A] Dream 11

[B] Steel Authority of India

[C] Bihar Government

[D] Vivo

Answer: [C] Bihar Government

8. What is India’s global ranking in startup funding in 2023?

[A] First

[B] Second

[C] Third

[D] Fourth

Answer: [D] Fourth

9. Who is ranked as the world’s most popular leader in the September 2023 Morning Consult survey?

[A] Andrés Manuel López Obrador

[B] Alain Berset

[C] Joe Biden

[D] Narendra Modi

Answer: [D] Narendra Modi

10. Kangla Nongpok Thong, eastern gate of the Kangla fort, has been inaugurated in which state?

[A] Assam

[B] Manipur

[C] West Bengal

[D] Sikkim

Answer: [B] Manipur

Kangla Palace | Parthenon Sculptures | Time Magazine - Current Affairs Questions

1. Kangla Palace is a historical and archaeological site of which state?

[A] Assam

[B] Odisha

[C] Manipur

[D] Meghalaya

Answer: [C] Manipur

2. ‘Parthenon Sculptures’ are ancient stone sculptures from which country?

[A] Japan

[B] Greece

[C] Turkey

[D] India

Answer: [B] Greece

3. Which of the following currencies is used in Argentina?

[A] Peso

[B] Baht

[C] Real

[D] Pula

Answer: [A] Peso

4. Which Indian city has been added to the ‘UNESCO Creative Cities Network’, in Literature’ category?

[A] Madurai

[B] Kozhikode

[C] Mysuru

[D] Kurnool

Answer: [B] Kozhikode

5. Which advanced AI model has been launched by Google's parent company Alphabet?

[A] Aqua

[B] Gemini

[C] Neo

[D] Gossip

Answer: [B] Gemini

6. Who has been chosen as 'CEO of the Year' by Time Magazine?

[A] Sundar Pichai

[B] Tim Cook

[C] Sam Altman

[D] Satya Nadella

Answer: [C] Sam Altman

7. Where was the 5th Honey Bee Day celebrated with the theme 'Bee & Honey Trials'?

[A] Manipur

[B] Mizoram

[C] Arunachal Pradesh

[D] Nagaland

Answer: [D] Nagaland

8. Which company did IDFC FIRST Bank collaborate with to design the "FIRST SWYP" credit card, catering to the dynamic preferences of the youth?

[A] VISA

[B] Mastercard

[C] American Express

[D] Discover

Answer: [B] Mastercard

9. Which Indian state reported the highest urban youth unemployment rate in July-September 2023?

[A] Rajasthan

[B] Gujarat

[C] Jammu & Kashmir

[D] Himachal Pradesh

Answer: [D] Himachal Pradesh

10. Which of the following personalities from India is 'not' listed among the Forbes' 2023 World's 100 Most Powerful Women published in December 2023?

[A] Nirmala Sitharaman

[B] Roshni Nadar Malhotra

[C] Nita Ambani

[D] Soma Mondal

Answer: [C] Nita Ambani

Self-assembling robots | Special Category State | Portable hospital - Current Affairs Questions

1. What name has been given to the tiny, self-assembling robots made from human cells by scientists of Tufts University and Harvard University?

[A] Xenobots

[B] Anthrobots

[C] Biorobots

[D] Cellbots

Answer: [B] Anthrobots

2. Which of the following is NOT a Special Category State (SCS) as of 2023?

[A] Assam

[B] Sikkim

[C] Telangana

[D] Jharkhand

Answer: [D] Jharkhand

3. What is the name of IndiGo’s AI-powered chat assistant?

[A] 6Eskai

[B] 6PSer

[C] AirBot

[D] SkyTalk

Answer: [A] 6Eskai

4. Where was the world’s first portable hospital unveiled?

[A] Gurugram

[B] Ranchi

[C] Patna

[D] Chandigarh

Answer: [A] Gurugram

5. What is the name of IBM's latest 1,121-qubit quantum chip?

[A] Falcon

[B] Condor

[C] Hawk

[D] Osprey

Answer: [B] Condor

6. What is the name of the innovative indoor solar cooking system developed by Indian Oil and promoted in collaboration with EKI Energy Services?

[A] EcoCook

[B] SolarChef

[C] Surya Nutan

[D] Green Chulha

Answer: [C] Surya Nutan

7. What was the outcome of the RBI MPC meeting in December 2023?

[A] Repo rate increased

[B] Repo rate decreased

[C] Repo rate remained unchanged at 6.5%

[D] Repo rate fluctuated

Answer: [C] Repo rate remained unchanged at 6.5%

8. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Max Life Insurance?

[A] Rajiv Anand

[B] Rajiv Ahir

[C] Anand Mohan

[D] Kulbhusan Singh

Answer: [A] Rajiv Anand

9. Which bank, along with Tata Neu has recently (in Dec 2023) launched Tata Neu Infinity and plus Credit Card?

[A] YES Bank

[B] Axis Bank

[C] HDFC Bank

[D] ICICI Bank

Answer: [C] HDFC Bank

10. Name the bank that has recently (in Dec 2023) partnered with Accenture to improve operational efficiency.

[A] Canara Bank

[B] Bank of India

[C] IndusInd Bank

[D] Union Bank of India

Answer: [D] Union Bank of India

Young Professionals Scheme | International Civil Aviation Day | GDP growth

1. Which state launched ‘Didir Suraksha Kawach and Didir Doot’ programmes?

[A] Bihar

[B] West Bengal

[C] Rajasthan

[D] Haryana

Answer: [B] West Bengal

2. India signed and exchanged letters for ‘Young Professionals Scheme’ with which country?

[A] Australia

[B] UK

[C] USA

[D] Finland

Answer: [B] UK

3. ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) was launched in which country?

[A] Nepal

[B] Malaysia

[C] India

[D] Bangladesh

Answer: [B] Malaysia

4. Which Indian city hosted ‘India Internet Governance Forum 2023?

[A] Kolkata

[B] New Delhi

[C] Chandigarh

[D] Patna

Answer: [B] New Delhi

5. Which date is International Civil Aviation Day observed?

[A] December 1

[B] December 5

[C] December 8

[D] December 7

Answer: [D] December 7

6. Which company was awarded the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities?

[A] Flipkart

[B] Amazon India

[C] Reliance Retail

[D] Tata Consultancy Services

Answer: [B] Amazon India

7. Who is poised to become the new Chief Minister of Mizoram?

[A] Zoramthanga

[B] Hari Babu Khambampati

[C] Lalduhoma

[D] Indira Gandhi

Answer: [C] Lalduhoma

8.  What is CII’s revised GDP growth forecast for India in FY24?

[A] 6.8%

[B] 6.7%

[C] 6.18%

[D] 7.0%

Answer: [A] 6.8%

9. Which of the following became the most followed international sports federation on social media? 

[A] Commonwealth Games Federation

[B] International Cricket Council

[C] International Hockey Federation

[D] Australian Football International

Answer: [B] International Cricket Council

10.  What is the theme of International Day of Education 2023?

[A] To Invest in Online Education

[B] To Invest in Skill Based Education

[C] To Invest in People, Prioritize Education

[D] To Invest in Modern Education, Technology

Answer: [C] To Invest in People, Prioritize Education

World Blitz Chess Championship | Bangladesh Book fair 2023 | Global Investors Summit - Current Affairs Questions

1. Which Indian chess player won silver in the World Blitz Chess Championship in Kazakhstan?

[A] Gukesh

[B] Praggnananda

[C] Koneru Humpy

[D] Viswanathan Anand

Answer: [C] Koneru Humpy

2. Which institution operates the ‘DRDO Industry Academia- Ramanujan Centre of Excellence’?

[A] NIT Warangal

[B] IIT Madras

[C] IIT Bombay

[D] IISc Bengaluru

Answer: [B] IIT Madras

3. Which Asian country has launched e-auction of 20 critical mineral blocks, including lithium and graphite?

[A] India

[B] Nepal

[C] Afghanistan

[D] Bangladesh

Answer: [A] India

4. Which Indian city hosted eleventh Bangladesh Book fair 2023?

[A] Kolkata

[B] New Delhi

[C] Chandigarh

[D] Patna

Answer: [A] Kolkata

5. Where is the Global Investors Summit scheduled to take place on December 8-9, 2023?

[A] Delhi

[B] Dehradun

[C] Jaipur

[D] Shimla

Answer: [B] Dehradun

6. Which business group became the fifth conglomerate to breach Rs.10 lakh crore in market capitalization?

[A] Tata Group

[B] Reliance Industries

[C] HDFC Bank

[D] Bajaj Group

Answer: [D] Bajaj Group

7. Who has become the first Indian to win the International Emmy Award?

[A] Arman Malik

[B] R Madhavan

[C] Vicky Kaushal

[D] Veer Das

Answer: [D] Veer Das

8. What is the key region witnessing significant housing demand apart from major cities?

[A] Northern states

[B] Eastern states

[C] Western states

[D] Southern states

Answer: [D] Southern states

9. Which one of the following characteristics is not true for unitary form of Government?

[A] Swift decision

[B] Flexible

[C] Ideal for large countries

[D] Uniformity of laws

Answer: [C] Ideal for large countries

10. India's rank in Henley Passport Index 2023 is -

[A] 80th

[B] 87th

[C] 92nd

[D] 95th

Answer: [A] 80th

Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award | Khadi Mati Art Festival | COP-28 summit - Current Affairs Questions

1. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who is a recipient of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, is the President of which country?

[A] Israel

[B] Guyana

[C] Ukraine

[D] UAE

Answer: [B] Guyana

2. Savitribai Phule, India’s first woman teacher, was from which state?

[A] Tamil Nadu

[B] Maharashtra

[C] Kerala

[D] Andhra Pradesh

Answer: [B] Maharashtra

3. Which city hosted Khadi Mati Art Festival 2023?

[A] Delhi

[B] Patna

[C] Ahmedabad

[D] Ranchi

Answer: [C] Ahmedabad

4. On which date, the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed?

[A] November 15

[B] November 30

[C] December 2

[D] December 10

Answer: [C] December 2

5. Which will be the first airline to start flights from Noida International Airport?

[A] Indigo

[B] Vistara

[C] Air India

[D] Spice Jet

Answer: [A] Indigo

6. Where is the COP-28 summit being organized?

[A] Riyadh

[B] Nairobi

[C] Sydney

[D] Dubai

Answer: [D] Dubai

7. When is Nagaland celebrating its 61st Statehood Day?

[A] December 1, 2023

[B] November 30, 2023

[C] December 2, 2023

[D] November 29, 2023

Answer: [A] December 1, 2023

8. What is the primary driver of India’s recent economic surge?

[A] Information Technology sector

[B] Manufacturing sector

[C] Agriculture sector

[D] Construction sector

Answer: [D] Construction sector

9. What was the growth rate of India's economy in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24 (Q2FY24)?

[A] 5.2%

[B] 6.8%

[C] 7.6%

[D] 8.2%

Answer: [C] 7.6%

10. Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

[A] S. R. Das

[B] Harilal J. Kania

[C] A. K. Sarkar

[D] Mehar Chand Mahajan

Answer: [B] Harilal J. Kania

Parthenon Sculptures | PM JANMAN scheme | Mikong - Current Affairs Questions

1. ‘Parthenon Sculptures’ are ancient stone sculptures from which country?

[A] Japan

[B] Greece

[C] Turkey

[D] India

Answer: [B] Greece

2. PM JANMAN scheme, which was launched recently, is associated with which category of people?

[A] MSME Owners

[B] PVTGs

[C] Farmers

[D] NRIs

Answer: [B] PVTGs

3. In November 2023, which of the following cities of Gujarat become first to unveiled the First Navy Warship?

[A] Bhuj

[B] Ahmedabad

[C] Surat

[D] Jamnagar

Answer: [C] Surat

4. When is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023 observed?

[A] December 1

[B] December 3

[C] December 5

[D] December 7

Answer: [B] December 3

5. Which country has named the cyclone 'Mikong' formed in the Bay of Bengal?

[A] India

[B] Bangladesh

[C] Myanmar

[D] Sri Lanka

Answer: [C] Myanmar

6. Who among the following launched the Scheme 'SHRESHTA' for residential education for students in High school in Targeted Areas?

[A] Virendra Kumar

[B] Piyush Goel

[C] Vijay Goel

[D] P.P. Chaudhary

Answer: [A] Virendra Kumar

7. Who received the prestigious 2023 JCB Prize for Literature?

[A] Perumal Murugan

[B] Janani Kannan

[C] S. Ramakrishnan

[D] Deepak Shetty

Answer: [A] Perumal Murugan

8. Who among the following equals Sachin Tendulkar’s highest number of 49 centuries in One Day Internationals?

[A] Yuvraj Singh

[B] Rohit Sharma

[C] Virat Kohli

[D] MS Dhoni

Answer: [C] Virat Kohli

9. 'Kari Ishad Mango' has been granted a Geographical Indication tag. It is grown in which state?

[A] West Bengal

[B] Karnataka

[C] Maharashtra

[D] Uttar Pradesh

Answer: [B] Karnataka

10. Who has been re-appointed as the CEO of OpenAI?

[A] Brett Taylor

[B] Meera Murati

[C] Greg Brockman

[D] Sam Altman

Answer: [D] Sam Altman

Kolkata Knight Riders | TEC’s Abu Dhabi | Railway Safety Act - Current Affairs Questions

1. Which institution regulates the Co-operative banks in India?

[A] RBI

[B] NABARD

[C] Ministry of Cooperation

[D] NITI Aayog

Answer: [A] RBI

2. Who has become the fourth Indian to be honored with Pakistan’s highest civilian award?

[A] A R Rahman

[B] Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin

[C] Mohammad Hamid Ansari

[D] Zara Nusrat

Answer: [B] Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin

3. Who has been appointed by Kolkata Knight Riders as their new 'mentor'?

[A] Rahul Dravid

[B] Ajay Jadeja

[C] Yuvraj Singh

[D] Gautam Gambhir

Answer: [D] Gautam Gambhir

4. In which city will India's first Telecom Center of Excellence be established, as approved by the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister?

[A] Lucknow

[B] Kanpur

[C] Varanasi

[D] Saharanpur

Answer: [D] Saharanpur

5. Where is TEC’s Abu Dhabi center located?

[A] Al Maryah Tower in ADGM

[B] Burj Khalifa

[C] Dubai Marina

[D] Jumeirah Beach

Answer: [A] Al Maryah Tower in ADGM

6. Which of the following is not a browser?

[A] Android

[B] Firefox

[C] Chrome

[D] Safari

Answer: [A] Android

7. Who has recently named for the 2023 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Nansen Refugee Award?

[A] Azizbek Ashurov (Kyrgyzstan)

[B] Abdullahi Mire (Somalia)

[C] Angela Merkel (Germany)

[D] Zannah Mustapha (Nigeria)

Answer: [B] Abdullahi Mire (Somalia)

8. Which organisation manufactures the Light Combat Aircraft-Tejas?

[A] DRDO

[B] HAL

[C] ISRO

[D] BEL

Answer: [B] HAL

9. In which year was the Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK) established under the Railway Safety Act?

[A] 2017

[B] 2016

[C] 2018

[D] 2019

Answer: [A] 2017

10. As per Morgan Stanley, what is the expected headline inflation in FY-2025?

[A] 4.5%

[B] 4.0%

[C] 4.7%

[D] 4.1%

Answer: [D] 4.1%