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1. Who among the following has/have won the Ramon

Magsaysay Award 2024?
1. Miyazaki Hayao
2. Farwiza Farhan
3. Karma Phuntsho
4. Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong
5. Rural Doctors Movement
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. Only 1, 2 and 4
b. Only 2, 3 and 5
c. Only 2 and 3
d. All of the above
Answer: d

The 2024 laureates are:

1. Miyazaki Hayao (Japan) - Renowned filmmaker and founder of Studio Ghibli
2. Farwiza Farhan (Indonesia) - Environmentalist and social justice advocate
3. Karma Phuntsho (Bhutan) - Former monk, scholar, and cultural preservationist
4. Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong (Vietnam) – Physician
5. Rural Doctors Movement (Thailand) - Collective of healthcare professionals revolutionizing rural health

2. Consider the following statements.

Statement 1: India holds the 39th position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024
Statement 2: Switzerland maintained its top position
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
A) Only Statement 1
B) Only Statement 2
C) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2
D) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2
Answer: c

WIPO’s Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024

▪ Co-published by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Cornell
University and INSEAD Business School.
• Switzerland maintained its top position (14th consecutive year), followed by Sweden, US, and Singapore.
• India rises to 39th position (from 40th position in 2023) among 133 global economies. 81st position in 2015

3. Which countries have signed the Charter and MoU for the establishment of the Colombo Security Conclave
(CSC) Secretariat in Colombo?
A) India, Seychelles, Mauritius, and Maldives
B) India, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Sri Lanka
C) India, Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka
D) India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Seychelles
Answer: c
▪ India, Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka have signed the Charter and an
MoU for the establishment of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
Secretariat in Colombo to address security and stability challenges in the
Indian Ocean Region.
▪ The signing ceremony was hosted in Colombo by the Government of Sri Lanka.

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4. Under which act was the first Law Commission in India established in 1834,
during the pre-Independence era?
a) Indian Constitution act 1784
b) Charter Act of 1833
c) Government of India Act, 1935
d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
Answer: b
▪ The Union Ministry of Law and Justice released a notification announcing the establishment of the 23rd Law
Commission of India for a period of three years (from 1st September, 2024 to 31st August, 2027).
▪ Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of Law and Justice (Independent Charge)
▪ Serving Supreme Court and High Court Judges will be chairperson and members of the Law Commission.
▪ The first such Commission was established in 1834 under the Charter Act of 1833 under the Chairmanship
of Lord Macaulay

5. Which countries are participating in the 8th edition of the Joint Military
Exercise KAZIND-2024?
A) India and Kazakhstan
B) Kazakhstan and Russia
C) Uzbekistan and China
D) India and Uzbekistan
Answer: A
▪ The 8th edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024
at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand.
▪ 30th September to 13th October 2024.
▪ held annually since 2016.

6. Which two countries are the initial focus of South Africa's new Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS)?
a) India and the USA
b) Japan and the UK
c) Ireland and Japan
d) India and China
Answer: d
▪ South Africa has announced a new Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) with an initial focus on the
tourist markets of India and China to be implemented from January 2025.
▪ Aims to reform the visa system to boost tourism jobs and help South Africa become a preferred destination
for tourists from two of the world's largest economies.

7. Where is India's first Oxygen Bird Park located?

A) Mumbai
B) Nagpur
C) Pune
D) Aurangabad
Answer: B
▪ India’s first Oxygen Bird Park Set To Be Inaugurated By Nitin Gadkari
▪ also known as Amrit Mahotsav Park
▪ Near Jamtha, in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
▪ on the Nagpur-Hyderabad National highway 44 in Nagpur
▪ Developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

8. What is the name of the film scholar, commonly referred to as the ‘Mother of Asian Cinema’, who passed away
recently?
A) Aruna Verma
B) Aruna Vasudev

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C) Anjali Vasudev
D) Aruna Kapoor
Answer: B

9.Who co-authored Brian Lara's book "Lara: The England Chronicles"?

A) Ricky Ponting
B) Phil Walker
C) Brian McMillan
D) Jacques Kallis
Answer: B

10. Consider the following statements regarding the Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws
Amendment) Bill, 2024:
1. It mandates a life sentence without parole for those convicted of rape and gang rape.
2. It seeks capital punishment for individuals convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim’s death or
leave her in a vegetative state.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
▪ The West Bengal Assembly unanimously passed the Aparajita
Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024
▪ Proposed to amend the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 laws and
the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) 2012 in their application to the state to make
punishment for rape and child abuse more stringent.
▪ The bill needs the Governor C V Ananda Bose and President's assent to become law.

11. What is the primary objective of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement?
A) To regulate fishing activities within territorial waters
B) To protect marine biodiversity in the high seas
C) to claim sovereign rights over marine resources in Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ)
D) To encourage the development of underwater mining technologies
Answer: B

▪ India has decided to sign and ratify the Biodiversity Beyond National
Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement.
▪ It is an international treaty, under the United Nations Convention on the
Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
▪ The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) will oversee the implementation
of the BBNJ Agreement in India.
▪ Aims to protect marine biodiversity in the high seas through international cooperation.
▪ Also known as the ‘High Seas Treaty,’ the BBNJ Agreement ensures that no
country can claim sovereign rights over marine resources in the high seas –
areas open to all for activities such as navigation, overflight, and laying
submarine cables and pipelines.

12. Where will the first foreign university campus under UGC be established in India?
A) Mumbai B) Bengaluru C) Gurugram D) Chennai
Answer: C

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13. What was the purpose of the "Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas” conducted in Ajmer district of Rajasthan state?
"A) To assess pandemic preparedness and response
B) To test new medical treatments
C) To conduct a disaster recovery drill
D) To evaluate new health technologies
Answer: A

▪ Under the aegis of National One Health Mission (NOHM), a comprehensive national mock drill, "Vishanu
Yuddh Abhyas" (Virus War Exercise), was conducted in Ajmer, from August 27 to August 31, 2024 to assess
zoonotic pandemic preparedness
▪ this first-of-its kind exercise aimed to evaluate the readiness and response of the National Joint Outbreak
Response Team (NJORT) composed of experts from human health, animal husbandry and wildlife sectors.

14. What is the theme of the first Joint Commanders' Conference (JCC), held
in Lucknow from 04-05 September 2024?
A) Modernizing the Armed Forces
B) Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Enhancing Defence Capabilities
C) Strengthening National Security
D) Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Transforming the Armed Forces
Answer: D
▪ The first Joint Commanders' Conference (JCC) took place at the
Headquarters Central Command, Lucknow from 04-05 September 2024.
▪ Inauguration by - Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan
▪ for the Commanders to review modernisation plans of the Armed Forces and discuss ways to improve the
nation’s defence capability through jointness & enhanced synergy among the three Services.

15. What is the primary objective of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances and Pension of
Members) Amendment Bill 2024?
A) To increase the allowances of MLAs
B) To provide additional benefits to retired MLAs
C) To stop the pension benefits of MLAs disqualified under the anti-defection law
D) To reduce the working hours of MLAs
Answer: C
▪ The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances and Pension of Members) Amendment Bill 2024
was introduced by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu .
▪ Aims to deter and discourage MLAs from defecting parties by discontinuing their pension.
▪ The Anti-Defection Law (ADL) is a legal framework in India that aims to prevent members of the legislature
from switching parties or voting against their party's directives.
▪ The law was introduced in 1985 through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment, also known as the Tenth
Schedule.

16. Consider the following statements.

Statement 1: Alexander Dunn has been awarded the prestigious SASTRA Ramanujan Prize 2024.
Statement 2: The prize was established in 2010.
Which of the above given statement/s is/are correct?
A) Only Statement 1 is correct.
B) Only Statement 2 is correct.
C) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
D) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct.
Answer: A
▪ Alexander Dunn (of the Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S.) has been awarded the prestigious 2024
SASTRA Ramanujan Prize.
▪ recognized for his outstanding contributions to analytic number theory

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▪ The award includes a cash prize of $10,000

▪ instituted by the Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) in 2005.
▪ presented annually to young mathematicians aged 32 and below

17. What is the location of the 22nd edition of the Indo-French bilateral
naval ‘Exercise Varuna’?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Indian Ocean
d) Mediterranean Sea
Answer: d
▪ The 22nd edition of biennial Indo-French bilateral naval ‘Exercise
Varuna’, held from September 2 to 4 in the Mediterranean Sea.
▪ Indian Navy's P8I aircraft’s first-ever deployment in Europe in
'Exercise Varuna’
▪ INS Tabar also participated in the exercise.

18. Which ministry won the National Award for e-Governance 2024 (Gold) for its
Poshan Tracker initiative?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Women and Child Development
c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
d) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: b

19. What type of forest is the Poba Reserve Forest in Assam categorized as?
a) Deciduous forest
b) Mangrove Forest
c) Rainforest
d) Grassland
Answer: c
▪ Poba Reserve Forest to join wildlife sanctuary list in Assam
▪ Assam has 17 wildlife sanctuaries and two “preliminary notified” wildlife sanctuaries and seven national
parks.
▪ Poba Reserve Forest is a rainforest in the northeastern part of Assam.

20. Which country was recently approved for membership in the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB)?
a) Egypt
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Algeria
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: c
▪ Algeria has been approved for membership in the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).
▪ NDB is aimed at offering an alternative to international financial institutions like the World Bank and IMF.
▪ It has welcomed several country as new members, including Bangladesh, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates,
Uruguay
▪ NDB, formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, is a multilateral development bank established
by the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).

21. Who headed the committee constituted by the Supreme Court to resolve the grievances of the protesting
farmers at the Shambhu border?
A) Justice Surya Kant
B) Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

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C) Justice Nawab Singh

D) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
Answer: C
▪ The Supreme Court constituted a committee headed by former Punjab
and Haryana High Court judge Justice Nawab Singh to amicably
resolve the grievances of protesting farmers at the Shambhu border
between the States of Punjab and Haryana.

22. Which state in India has provided habitat rights to the highest number of
particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs)?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Jharkhand
c) Odisha
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: c
▪ Mankidia community becomes 6th PVTG to get Habitat Rights over forests in Odisha
▪ Saoras had become 5th particularly vulnerable tribal group to get habitat rights in the Odisha
▪ Odisha has become the only state to provide such
rights to the highest number of particularly
vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs).

23.Consider the following statements.

1. India won a total of 29 medals at the Paris 2024
Paralympics.
2. Harvinder Singh won a gold medal in Men’s
individual recurve open archery.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
Answer: c
▪ India have won 29 medals – 7 golds, 9 silvers and 13 bronze – at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
▪ India secured the 18th position in the overall medals table
▪ China topped with 94 gold medals and over all 220 medals.

No. Athlete Sport Event Medal

1 Avani Lekhara Shooting Women's 10m air rifle standing Gold
SH1
2 Nitesh Kumar Badminton Men's singles SL3 Gold
3 Sumit Antil Athletics Javelin throw F64 Gold
4 Dharambir Athletics Men's club throw F51 Gold
5 Harvinder Singh Archery Men's individual recurve open Gold
6 Praveen Kumar Athletics Men's high jump T64 Gold
7 Navdeep Singh Athletics Men's javelin throw F41 Gold

24. Consider the following statements.

1. Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open title in the women’s singles.
2. Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man to win the US Open in the men’s
singles final.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
a) Only 1

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b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
Answer: c
▪ Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka secures first US Open title beating American
Jessica Pegula in the U.S. Open women’s
▪ Italian Jannik Sinner beats American Taylor Fritz, becaming the first Italian
man to win the U.S. Open

25. Who won the 2024 Jackson Wild Legacy Award for their contributions to
wildlife and environmental filmmaking?
a) James Cameron
b) Mike Pandey
c) David Attenborough
d) Jane Goodall
Answer: b
▪ Renowned Indian filmmaker and conservationist Mike Pandey has been awarded the 2024 Jackson Wild
Legacy Award, one of the most prestigious global honours in wildlife and environmental filmmaking.
▪ at a ceremony in Maryland, USA

26. Where is India's first silicon carbide manufacturing facility being set up?
a) Hyderabad
b) Chennai
c) Bhubaneswar
d) Pune
Answer: c

27. What is the name of Asia's most powerful storm that made landfall in northern
Vietnam recently?
a) Typhoon Shanshan
b) Typhoon Yagi
c) Typhoon Haiyan
d) Typhoon Mangkhut
Answer: b

Super Typhoon Yagi

▪ Asia's most powerful storm this year made landfall in northern Vietnam after
tearing through the Philippines and China’s island of Hainan
▪ Yagi is named after the Japanese word for goat and the constellation of
Capricornus.
▪ India launches Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance to
Typhoon Yagi affected countries

28. India's pioneering research on 'teal carbon' was carried out in which national
park?
a) Ranthambore National Park
b) Sundarbans National Park
c) Keoladeo National Park
d) Jim Corbett National Park
Answer: c
India’s first study on ‘teal carbon’, undertaken at Keoladeo National Park (KNP) in
Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district
Teal carbon is carbon that is stored in freshwater wetlands, which are non-tidal environments.

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29. Who has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Algeria?

a) Nisha Desai Biswal
b) Swati Vijay Kulkarni
c) Ranjan Mathai
d) Vikram Misri
Answer: b
Swati Vijay Kulkarni is presently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of
External Affairs

Person Ambassador to
Arun Goel Croatia
R. Ravindra Iceland
Sanjeev Kumar Singla France
Ajit Vinayak Gupte Germany
B Vanlalvawna Cambodia

30. In which state has the world's first conservation and breeding centre for the Asian King Vulture been
established?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: a
▪ Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, in collaboration with the Bombay
Natural History Society established the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre in the Bharivaisi,
Campierganj Range of the Gorakhpur Forest Division, Maharajganj
▪ It is the world’s first conservation and breeding centre for the Asian King Vulture or the red-headed
vulture.

31. Where did the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation
scheduled take place?
a) Beijing, China
b) New Delhi, India
c) Tokyo, Japan
d) Seoul, South Korea
Answer: b

▪ The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation held from
11th to 12th September 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
▪ co-hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and
the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.
▪ The first Ministerial Conference of the Asia Pacific region was organized in 2018 in Beijing, China.

32. The 4th Intercontinental Cup Men’s Football Tournament was held in Hyderabad, Telangana, from 3 to 9
September 2024. Which country won the tournament?
a) India
b) Syria
c) Mauritius
d) Bangladesh
Answer: b

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About the Intercontinental Cup

▪ It replaced the Nehru Cup.
▪ Normally, four nations participate in the Intercontinental Cup, but in the fourth edition, only three teams
participated – India, Syria & Mauritius.

33. Which organization has approved the National Test House (NTH), Ghaziabad,
as a Certification Body for drones?
a) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
b) National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
c) Quality Council of India (QCI)
d) Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
Answer: c

34. Consider the following statements:

1. Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), senior citizens aged 70 and
above will receive an additional top-up cover up to ₹5 lakh per year.
2. Mission Mausam is a large-scale initiative with a budget of ₹2,000 crore .
3. The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, will be
implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) 1 and 2
d) All of the above
Answer: d
▪ The eligible senior citizens would be issued a new distinct card under
the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
▪ The senior citizens of the age 70 and above belonging to families
already covered under the AB PM-JAY will get an additional top-up
cover up to ₹5 lakh per year for themselves (which they do not have
to share with the other members of the family who are below the age
of 70).
▪ Mission Mausam is a large-scale initiative launched by the Indian
government to improve the country’s weather forecasting and
climate science capabilities. With a budget of ₹2,000 crore for the
first two years,
▪ The Union Cabinet approved a new scheme called PM Electric Drive
Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) for the
promotion of electric vehicles (EV) in India.
▪ The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) will implement the new
scheme with a total outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over a period of two
years.

35. Consider the following statements:

1. The newly discovered virus in China is called Wetland Virus
(WELV) and belongs to the orthonairovirus genus.
2. The Wetland Virus (WELV) is not related to tick-borne viruses.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
Answer: a

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▪ A new virus is discovered in China, is reportedly called Wetland Virus (WELV).

▪ A member of the orthonairovirus genus of viruses. The name is very specific as it is related to tick-borne
viruses.
▪ It is spreading to humans through tick bites and it has high potential to cause problems in the brain.

36. Which of the following statements correctly describes Sri Vijaya

Puram?
a) It is known for its role as the naval base of the Chola Empire.
b) It was the site of the first unfurling of the Tiranga by Netaji Subhash
Chandra Bose.
c) It is the location of the cellular jail where freedom fighters were
imprisoned.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d.
▪ Inspired by the vision of PM Modi, to free the nation from the colonial imprints
▪ Sri Vijaya Puram symbolises the victory achieved in our freedom struggle and the A&N Islands’ unique role in
the same

37. Which new high-power computing systems are expected to replace ‘Mihir’ and ‘Pratyush’ at the Indian
Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and the National Center for Medium Range Weather Forecast
(NCMRWF)?
A) Vayu and Varuna
B) Arka and Arunika
C) Surya and Chandra
D) Megh and Shakti
Answer: B
▪ PM Modi launched 2 high-performance computing (HPC) systems for weather research - named ‘Arka’ and
‘Arunika’
▪ Arka and Arunika will replace the existing high-power computing systems Mihir and Pratyush located at
IITM, Pune and NCMRWF, Noida respectively.

38. Which tank, developed by DRDO's Combat Vehicles Research &

Development Establishment (CVRDE) in collaboration with Larsen &
Toubro Ltd (L&T), is expected to be inducted into the Indian Army by
2027?
a) Arjun Tank
b) T-90 Bhishma
c) Zorawar Tank
d) Vijayanta Tank
Answer: c
▪ DRDO successfully conducts first phase of field firing trials of Indian light tank ‘Zorawar’
▪ It is an indigenously designed and developed Light Tank, expected to be inducted into the Indian Army by
the year 2027
▪ The 25-tonne Zorawar tank, developed by DRDO’s Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment
(CVRDE) in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T).

39. The Handholding Scheme (Bana Kaih) which introduced an MSP for certain crops, is which state's new flagship
initiative?
A) Mizoram
B) Meghalaya
C) Tripura
D) Assam
Answer: A

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▪ The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu Lalduhoma, launched Mizoram launches ‘Bana Kaih’ scheme to support
farmers and entrepreneurs
▪ financial support package for selected progress partners (beneficiaries) - loans up to Rs. 50 lakh through
partner banks
▪ also includes the Chief Minister's Special Category Scheme, which provides grant-in-aid of up to Rs. 1 lakh
▪ the government has introduced a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for four
key crops: Ginger, Broom, Turmeric, and Mizo Birdeye Chilli

40. Who won the ‘2024 BBLF C.K. Prahalad Best Business Book Award’ for the
book ‘The Learning Trap: How Byju’s Took Indian Edtech for a Ride’?
A) Nandan Nilekani
B) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
C) Raghuram Rajan
D) Pradip K. Saha
Answer: D

41. Consider the following statements regarding Subhadra Yojana which was
recently launched by PM Modi in Odisha:
1. Eligible women will receive ₹50,000 per year
2. The scheme will cover women aged between 21-60 years.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b

▪ PM launched Odisha govt’s flagship initiative Subhadra Scheme in Bhubaneswar

▪ It is the largest, single women-centric scheme and is expected to cover more than 1 crore women.
▪ All eligible women between the age of 21-60 years would receive Rs 50,000 over a period of five years
between 2024-25 and 2028-29.
▪ An amount of ₹10,000 per annum would be credited in two installments directly to their accounts.

42. Who is elected as the President of The Indian Newspaper Society (INS)?
A) M V Shreyams Kumar
B) Rakesh Sharma
C) Sudhir Chaudhary
D) Rajat Sharma
Answer: A

▪ M V Shreyams Kumar of Mathrubhumi was elected President of The

Indian Newspaper Society (INS), an apex body of publishers of newspapers, magazines and periodicals in the
country.
▪ He will succeed Rakesh Sharma of Aaj Samaj.

Appointments Position
Randhir Singh President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
Tuhin Kanta Pandey Finance Secretary
Amit Shah Chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on Official Language
Rajesh Verma chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)

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43. Which company has constructed the Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility, named ‘Vinetra,’ at INS
Satvahana in Vishakhapatnam?
A) Tata Defence
B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
C) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
D) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Answer: C
▪ The Indian Navy commissioned its indigenously designed and developed Kalvari Submarine Escape
Training Facility at INS Satavahana, Visakhapatnam.

44. Consider the following statements:

1. Storm Boris caused widespread damage across central Europe
2. Storm Helene impacted Taiwan
3. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) only 2
C) both 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2
Answer: a

Storm Boris causes Europe floods

• Storm Boris, brought extreme torrential rain across central and
eastern Europe
• Storm Boris has dumped a month’s worth of rain and strong winds in
only one day on large portions of Poland, Romania, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.
• Hurricane Helene rapidly intensified in the Caribbean Sea and impacted Southern USA

Cyclone Region affected

Typhoon Bebinca Shanghai and across China's east coast
Typhoon Pulasan Shanghai, China
Tropical Storm Helene Caribbean Sea, Mexico's coast & U.S.
Zombie' hurricane John Mexico's southwestern coast
Typhoon Krathon northernmost islands of Philippines & Taiwan

45. What is the primary purpose of the BHASKAR initiative launched by DPIIT ?
A) Establish a new venture capital fund
B) Create a digital platform for startup collaboration
C) Provide direct financial support to startups
D) Regulate startup funding and investments
Answer: B
▪ Initiative of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, DPIIT
▪ BHASKAR - Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry -
▪ Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the start-up registry.
▪ BHASKAR will bridge the gap between startups, investors, mentors, and other stakeholders, allowing for
seamless interaction across sectors.

46. Which agency is responsible for implementing and regulating the NPS Vatsalya scheme?
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
C. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)

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D. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Answer: C
▪ NPS Vatsalya is an extension of the already existing National
Pension Scheme to children.
▪ It enables parents of children under 18 to open pension
accounts for their minor children.
• Upon turning 18 years old, the NPS Vatsalya account will
automatically get converted to regular NPS account
• The minimum amount required to open - ₹1,000 - no upper limit

47. What is the primary objective of Chandrayaan-4 mission?

A) To establish a permanent human base on the moon
B) To collect and return lunar rock and soil samples
C) To install communication satellites on the lunar surface
D) To explore the possibility of water on the moon
Answer: B
▪ Chandrayaan-4 Mission gets approval from Centre
▪ The upcoming mission aimed to collect rocks and soil from the lunar surface and ensure their safe return to
Earth
▪ The government has earmarked Rs 2,104 crore for the same.
▪ A schedule of 36 months has been set for the mission completion.
▪ The Government of India has outlined an expanded vision for Indian Space Station (Bharatiya Antriksh
Station) by 2035 and Indian Landing on the Moon by 2040.

48. Who has become the first woman fighter pilot to join the LCA Tejas
fighter fleet?
A) Flight Lieutenant Priya Sharma
B) Squadron Leader Anjali Gupta
C) Squadron Leader Mohana Singh
D) Flight Lieutenant Sneha Reddy
Answer: C
▪ Squadron Leader Mohana Singh has become the first woman fighter pilot to join the elite 18 'Flying Bullets'
squadron, operating India's indigenously 'Made in India' LCA Tejas fighter jet's squadron.
▪ The officer was part of the recent exercise, 'Tarang Shakti' in Jodhpur

49. Consider the following statements regarding One Nation One election:
1. The simultaneous polls would be held in two phases.
2. The municipality and panchayat elections be held within 100 days of the Lok Sabha and state elections.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
▪ The Union Cabinet has cleared the proposal to hold simultaneous elections in India, as recommended by a
high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind.
▪ Simultaneous polls would be held in two phases.
▪ In the first phase, Lok Sabha elections and Assembly elections will be conducted simultaneously, while the
second phase will cover local body (municipal and panchayat) elections, within 100 days of general
elections.

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50. In which country is the 16th edition of Exercise Kakadu being held?
a) India
b) Australia
c) USA
d) Japan
Answer: b
▪ Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft went to Australia’s Darwin to participate in 16th
edition of Exercise Kakadu
▪ Australia’s biggest warfare exercise-Kakadu, incorporates warships,
helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft from attending countries.
▪ from 7 September -20 September 24
▪ Theme - 'Regional Cooperation through Trusted and Proven Partnerships.'

51. What is the full form of "AASHA" in PM-AASHA?

A) Agricultural Advancement Support for Hardworking Farmers
B) Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan
C) Agricultural Assistance and Security for Healthy Agriculture
D) Annadata Agriculture Safety and Health Assistance
Answer: B

Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)

▪ To provide better prices to farmers and control price volatility of essential commodities for consumers.
▪ The total financial outgo will be `35,000 crore’ during 15th Finance Commission Cycle up to 2025-26
▪ PM-AASHA has 4 components - Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF), Price Deficit
Payment Scheme (PDPS) and Market Intervention Scheme (MIS).
▪ Only one scheme, i.e., PSS or PDPS, may be made operational in one State with respect to one commodity.

52. Baljit Singh Sethi, who recently passed away, held the position of secretary general in which
organization from 1985 to 2009?
A) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
B) National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)
C) Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
D) Hockey India
Answer: b

Appointments
Person Appointments
Amrit Mohan Prasad Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Atishi Marlena Singh new Chief Minister of Delhi
Brijendra Pratap Singh Chairman & Managing Director of National Aluminium Corporation
Manu Bhaker Brand Ambassador for Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW)

53. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature

(IUCN), what is the conservation status of the Amur falcon?
A) Vulnerable
B) Least Concern
C) Near Threatened
D) Endangered
Answer: B
▪ Manipur’s Tamenglong district
administration bans Amur falcon hunting

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▪ Amur falcon (Falco amurensis), locally known as ‘Kahuaipuina’.

▪ Also organises ‘Amur Falcon’ festival annually.
▪ Thousands of migratory birds arrive in Tamenglong and bordering areas from their breeding grounds in
Northern China, Eastern Mongolia and far East Russia in the first half of October and roost until November-
end, before resuming their journey for the wintering grounds in South Africa.

54. Which poem has been added to the NCERT curriculum for Class VI
starting from 2024 Academic year ?
A) National War Memorial
B) Glory of Heroes
C) Sacrifice of the Brave
D) Patriots of India
Answer: A
▪ A poem on ‘National War Memorial’ and a chapter on ‘Veer
Abdul Hameed’ included in curriculum of Class VI
▪ The chapter titled 'Veer Abdul Hameed’ honours the Braveheart Company Quartermaster Havildar Abdul
Hamid Idrishi PVC
▪ who made supreme sacrifice fighting for the Country during the India-Pakistan war of 1965 and was awarded
the Country's highest gallantry award Param Veer Chakra (posthumously).

55. NTPC Kayamkulam recently signed an MoU with which organization to demonstrate methanol firing in its gas
turbine system, marking the first-of-its-kind initiative in India?
A) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
B) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
C) Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
D) Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL)
Answer: B

NTPC Kayamkulam to pioneer methanol-based power generation in India

▪ The Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Project (NTPC
Kayamkulam) is set to launch a pilot project to generate electricity
using methanol, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in India.
▪ Methanol (CH₃OH) is a clean-burning fuel that produces fewer
harmful emissions than traditional fuels.
▪ The Phase 1 “test firing” will last for a year.
▪ If successful, methanol usage could reduce power generation costs,
support a circular carbon economy, and lower emissions.

56. Which country has been declared the first in the world to eliminate leprosy by the World Health Organization
(WHO)?
A) India
B) Thailand
C) Brazil
D) Jordan
Answer: D

57. Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)?
a) Anurag Garg
b) Rajesh Kumar
c) Rakesh Asthana
d) Vivek Gupta
Answer: a

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takes over as New NCB Director General

▪ IPS Officer Anurag Garg was previously working as an Additional DG in the Border Security Force (BSF)
▪ appointment on deputation until May 23, 2026, or until further orders.

Appointments
Person Position
Alok Ranjan head of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
Amit Garg head of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy
(SVPNPA)
Kalikesh Singh Deo National Rifle Association of India President
Ibrahima Cheikh Diong First Director - ‘Loss and Damage’ Fund
KVS Manian Managing Director & CEO of Federal bank
Amar Preet Singh Chief of Air Staff

58. Which categories did India win gold medals in at the 45th Chess Olympiad?
A) Open and Women's categories
B) Women's and Under-16 categories
C) Men's and Under-18 categories
D) Team and Individual categories
Answer: A
▪ The Indian contingent secured double gold medals in both the open and women’s categories at the 45th
Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary.
▪ Men’s Team defeated Slovenia
• Women’s Team defeated Azerbaijan
• Prior to this victory, India’s best achievements in the open section were bronze medals in 2014 and 2022.

59. What is the name of India’s first national security semiconductor fabrication plant?
A) Surya
B) Shakti
C) Agni
D) Vayu
Answer: B
▪ India to get first national security semiconductor fabrication plant as part of collaboration with U.S.
▪ will produce chips for use in military hardware and next-generation telecommunications.
▪ Named ‘Shakti’, the fab will concentrate on producing infrared, gallium nitride, and silicon carbide
semiconductors.
▪ The Fab becomes not only India's first, but one of the world's first multi-material fabs for national security.

60. Rajiv Shakdher has been appointed as the Chief Justice of which High Court?
A) Himachal Pradesh High Court
B) Madhya Pradesh High Court
C) Kerala High Court
D) Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
Answer: A

The Centre notified the appointment of Chief Justices in 8 High Courts

▪ Manmohan - Delhi HC Chief Justice
▪ Rajiv Shakdher - Himachal Pradesh HC Chief Justice
▪ Suresh Kumar Kait – Madhya Pradesh HC Chief Justice
▪ Indra Prasanna Mukerji - Meghalaya HC Chief Justice
▪ Nitin Madhukar Jamdar - Kerala HC Chief Justice
▪ Tashi Rabstan - J&K and Ladakh HC Chief Justice

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▪ Shriram Kalpathi Rajendran - Madras HC Chief Justice

▪ M S Ramachandra Rao - Jharkhand HC Chief Justice

61. Where did the 9th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) take place?
A) Tashkent
B) Samarkand
C) Bishkek
D) Almaty
Answer: B
▪ Nirmala Sitharaman attended 9th Annual Meeting of the Board of
Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as the
Indian Governor to the AIIB.
▪ scheduled in Samarkand, and hold bilateral meetings with her counterparts from Uzbekistan, Qatar, China,
and AIIB President
▪ on September 25 and 26
▪ Under the theme "Building Resilient Infrastructure for All”

62. What is the funding source for the ‘Mukhyamantri Nagar Unnayan Prakalp’ launched in Tripura?
A) Government of India
B) World Bank
C) Asian Development Bank
D) Local Municipal Corporation
Answer: C
▪ Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Nagar Unnayan Prakalp,’
▪ a Rs 530 crore water supply project funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
▪ Completion - within three years
▪ a major drinking water problem of over 75,000 families in 12 cities in the state would be resolved.

63. What materials have been used to create the ABHED bulletproof jackets?
A) Steel and aluminum
B) Cotton and polyester
C) Kevlar and titanium
D) Polymers and boron carbide ceramic
Answer: D
▪ DRDO & IIT Delhi develop ABHED Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets
▪ named ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat).
▪ With minimum possible weight of 8.2 kgs and 9.5 kgs for different BIS Levels, these modular-design jackets
having front & rear armours provide 360o protection.

64. What is the current global ranking of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport in OAG's list of megahub
airports?
A) 22nd
B) 23rd
C) 24th
D) 25th
Answer: C
▪ Indira Gandhi International Airport Ranked 24th Among Top ‘Megahub’ Airports globally, Mumbai Airport
at 44th : OAG
▪ IGIA has improved its position to the 24th spot from last year’s 25th
▪ The only other Indian airport among the top 50 megahub airports—Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
International Airport (CSMIA)—however dropped 10 spots from last year to the 44th position.

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65. Which Ministry, in collaboration with the Media & Entertainment Association of
India (MEAI), has launched the WAVES Anime & Manga Contest?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Culture
C) Ministry of External Affairs
D) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Answer: D
▪ It aims to nurture local talent and tap into the growing interest in Japanese manga and anime among Indian
audiences.
▪ The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) Summit is being held in Goa from November
20th to November 25th this year.

66. Consider the follooiwng statements.

Statement 1: India is ranked 58th in the IMD World Talent Ranking 2024.
Statement 2: Singapore holds the top position .
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
A) Only Statement 1
B) Only Statement 2
C) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2
D) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2
Answer: a
▪ The International Institute For Management Development (IMD) recent World Talent Ranking 2024
assesses nations based on their ability to develop, retain, and attract highly qualified domestic and
international talent, thereby gauging their long-term value-creation capabilities.
▪ Switzerland ranks first, followed by Singapore and Luxembourg
▪ India ranked 58th globally, out of 67 economies in the eleventh edition - with a talent score of 40.47.
▪ A decline from last year’s 56th position and a significant drop from 52nd in 2022.

67. Which of the following organizations was not among the four state-
owned public enterprises recently granted Navratna status?
a) Railtel Corporation of India Ltd
b) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd
c) Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd
d) Steel Authority of India Ltd
Answer: d

NHPC, SECI, Railtel, and SJVN Gain Navratna Status

▪ Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has granted the navratna status
to four more state-owned public enterprises –
1. Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd
2. Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd
3. Railtel Corporation of India Ltd
4. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd
▪ The number of navratna firms have increased to 25 as a result, from 21
earlier. Navratna status provides more financial autonomy to the entities.

68. Consider the following statements regarding Asia Power Index.

1. India has overtaken Japan to secure the position of the third-largest
power .
2. It was launched by the Lowy Institute in 2018
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2

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C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
▪ India surpasses Japan to become 3rd largest power in Asia power index
▪ The Index was launched by the Lowy Institute in 2018
▪ It evaluates 27 countries across the Asia-Pacific region.
▪ U.S. at the top with a score of 81.7, followed by China with a
score of 72.7, India (39.1) and Japan (38.9), Australia (31.9)
and Russia (31.1).

69. Who won the Durand Cup title 2024?

A) Bengaluru FC
B) Kerala Blasters
C) NorthEast United
D) Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Answer C
▪ NorthEast United win maiden Durand Cup title
▪ Defeated defending Mohun Bagan Super Giant,
▪ at the Salt Lake Stadium (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan), Kolkata
▪ Durand Cup - Asia’s oldest football tournament

70. Which country will host the Quad Leaders’ Summit in 2025?
a) Australia
b) United States
c) India
d) Japan
Answer: C
PM Modi participated in the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington,
Delaware on 21 September 2024, hosted by the President of USA

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, QUAD

▪ Aimed at promoting regional security and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
▪ QUAD, was proposed by the then-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007.
▪ It was dormant for a decade and was resurrected in 2017, with a Joint Working Meeting on the sidelines of
the ASEAN Summit.
▪ First Quad Leaders’ Summit took place in virtual format on 12 March 2021

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who was appointed as the Chairman of the committee to apply Clause 6 of the Assam Accord?
a) Justice (retired) Biplab Sarma
b) Justice (retired) Ranjan Gogoi
c) Justice (retired) Harjit Singh Bedi
d) Justice (retired) V. S. Malimath

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