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1 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  About Abhijeet Mishra 2 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  1st July CA Quiz 1. Global Liveability Index 2024 of Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). इकोनॉमिस्ट इं टे मिजेंस यूमनट (ईआईयू) का ग्लोबि मिवेबबमिटी इं डेक्स 2024। Choose the correct sequence of top 5 World’s most liveable cities. 1. Zurich 2. Copenhagen 3. Vienna 4. Melbourne 5. Calgary A. 3-4-1-2-5 B. 3-5-2-1-4 C. 3-4-2-1-5 D. 3-2-1-4-5 E. 3-2-4-1-5 List of Top 5 WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE CITIES Rank City 1 Vienna (Austria) 2 Copenhagen (Denmark) 3 Zurich (Switzerland) 4 Melbourne (Australia) 5 Calgary (Canada) 2. Global Liveability Index 2024 of Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). इकोनॉमिस्ट इं टे मिजेंस यूमनट (ईआईयू) का ग्लोबि मिवेबबमिटी इं डेक्स 2024। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार मनम्नमिखित िें से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुिेमित है /हैं ? A Rank of Dhaka 168 B Rank of Karachi 170 C Last ranked country Tripoli 3 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Both A and B 4. Only C 5. Both A and C Correct answer: A Rank of Dhaka 168 B Rank of Karachi 169 C Last ranked country Damascus 3. Foreign Secretary of India appointed. भारत के बवदेश सचिव मनयुक्त बकये गये। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Appointed Person Vikram Misri B Replaced Vijay Mohan Kwatra C Mr. Misri, who is a former Indian ambassador to China 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Both A and B 4. Only C 5. Both A and C Correct answer: A Appointed Person Vikram Misri B Replaced Vinay Mohan Kwatra C Mr. Misri, who is a former Indian ambassador to China 4. India 100 2024: The annual report on the most valuable and strongest Indian brands June 2024. इं डडया 100 2024: सबसे िूल्यवान और िजबूत भारतीय ब्ांडों पर वाबषि क डरपोटट जून 2024। Choose the correct sequence of top 5 Most Valuable Indian Brands. 1. HDFC Group 2. Life Insurance Corporation of India 4 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 3. Tata Group 4. Infosys 5. Reliance Industries Limited A. 3-4-1-2-5 B. 3-5-2-1-4 C. 3-4-2-1-5 D. 3-2-1-4-5 E. 3-2-4-1-5 Ranking of Top 5 Most Valuable Indian Brands – 2024: Rank Brand Brand Value (USD billion) 1 Tata Group 28.6 2 Infosys 14.2 3 HDFC Group 10.4 4 Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) 10.1 5 Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) 8.4 5. India 100 2024: The annual report on the most valuable and strongest Indian brands June 2024. इं डडया 100 2024: सबसे िूल्यवान और िजबूत भारतीय ब्ांडों पर वाबषि क डरपोटट जून 2024। Choose the correct sequence of top 5 Strongest Indian Brands. 1. Britannia 2. Amul 3. Taj 4. LIC 5. State Bank of India A. 3-4-1-2-5 B. 3-5-2-1-4 C. 3-4-2-1-5 D. 3-2-1-4-5 E. 3-2-4-1-5 Ranking of Top 5 Strongest Indian Brands 2024: Rank Brand Brand Strength Index (BSI) score (out of 100) 5 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  1 Taj 92.9 2 Amul 91.0 3 LIC 88.0 4 Britannia 88.0 5 State Bank of India 87.9 (SBI) 6. The European Council’s Next President. यूरोपीय पडरषद का अगिा अध्यक्ष। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Appointed Person Former Portuguese President Antonio Costa B Replaced Charles Michel (Belarus) C Awarded Pravasi Bharatiya Samman in 2015 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Only C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these Correct answer: A Appointed Person Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa B Replaced Charles Michel (Belgium) C Awarded Pravasi Bharatiya Samman in 2017 7. Who has been appointed as the President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI)? फेशनि गोल्फ टूर ऑफ इं डडया (पीजीटीआई) का अध्यक्ष बकसे मनयुक्त बकया गया है ? 1. Kapil Dev 2. Anirban Lahiri 3. Jeev Milkha Singh 4. Shiv Kapur 5. Arjun Atwal 6 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  Appointed Person Kapil Dev Appointed as President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Replaced H Srinivasan 8. Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of how much rupees on Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited for Card Rule Violations? भारतीय डरजवट बैंक ने काडट मनयि उल्लं घन के मिए हांगकांग और शंघाई बैंबकिंग कॉपोरेशन मिमिटे ड पर बकतने रुपये का जुिाटना िगाया है ? A) ₹2.96 lakh B) ₹9.60 lakh C) ₹29.60 lakh D) ₹96.20 lakh E) ₹2.60 lakh Penalty amount Rs 29.60 lakh Imposed on Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Imposed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Issued under Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 9. Consider the following statements: 1. The Central Railway has installed a floating solar plant of 10 MWp capacity in the Igatpuri lake located in the Eastern Ghats, a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Indian Railways. 2. Moving towards its ultimate goal of zero carbon emission by 2027, the Central Railway has commissioned 12.05-MWp solar plants by utilising the rooftop of railway stations and buildings, out of which, 4-MWp solar plants were provided last year. 3. This has resulted in a saving of Rs.4.62 crores in the year 2023-24 and saving in carbon footprints of 6594.81 MT. 4. There are further plans to install an additional 5 MWp Solar plants in the current year. How many of the above statements are correct? A. Only one B. Only two C. Only three D. All four E. None The Central Railway has installed a floating solar plant of 10 MWp capacity in the Igatpuri lake located in the Western Ghats, a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Indian Railways. 7 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  Moving towards its ultimate goal of zero carbon emission by 2030, the Central Railway has commissioned 12.05-MWp solar plants by utilising the rooftop of railway stations and buildings, out of which, 4-MWp solar plants were provided last year. MWP stands for Mega Watt Peak which is a measure of maximum potential output of power). This has resulted in a saving of Rs.4.62 crores in the year 2023-24 and saving in carbon footprints of 6594.81 MT. There are further plans to install an additional 7 MWp Solar plants in the current year. 10. DBS Group has projected India’s GDP growth to how much percent in calendar year 2024? डीबीएस ग्रुप ने कैिें डर वषट 2024 िें भारत की जीडीपी वृद्धि बकतने प्रचतशत रहने का अनुिान िगाया है? A. 7.0% B. 7.1% C. 7.2% D. 7.3% E. 7.4% India’s GDP Projection by DBS For April-June 2024 quarter 7.4% CY 2024 7.1% 11. Which of the following parts of the statement has/have errors? कथन के मनम्नमिखित िें से बकस भाग िें त्रुडट है /है? A. The Government of India has made a whopping contribution of USD 1,589,746 B. for ‘Bharat @ UN’ project to expand the use of Hindi in the United Nations C. which was handed over by Ambassador R Ravindra, Cd’A & DPR D. to Ian Phillips, Director and Officer In-Charge 1. Both B and D 2. Both A and B 3. Both B and C 4. Both A and D 5. Both C and D The Government of India has made a whopping contribution of USD 1,169,746 for ‘Hindi @ UN’ project to expand the use of Hindi in the United Nations. It was handed over by Ambassador R Ravindra, Cd’A & DPR, to Ian Phillips, Director and Officer In- Charge. 12. Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has launched which workshop to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange among stakeholders? केंद्रीय िनन एवं ईंधन अनुसंधान संस्थान (सीएसआईआर-सीआईएमएफआर) ने हहतधारकों के बीच सहयोग, नवाचार और ज्ञान के आदान-प्रदान को बढावा देने के निए कौन सी काययशािा शुरू की है? 1. CARING-2024 8 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 2. INNOVATE-2024 3. FUEL-EXCHANGE 4. MINING-CONNECT 5. RESOURCE-SHARE Workshop CARING-2024 Launched by Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) Launched at CSIR-CIMFR Digwadih Campus, Dhanbad, Jharkhand Objective To foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange among stakeholders Target It is aiming to achieve 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030 13. Consider the following statements: 1. The 33-year-old batting maestro Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 international cricket. 2. Virat Kohli’s T20 international career began on June 12, 2010, when he made his debut against Sri Lanka. 3. In the aftermath of India’s thrilling victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final, Rohit Sharma confirmed that he had donned the blue jersey for the last time in T20 internationals. 4. Rohit Sharma’s T20 international career began in 2005 against England. How many of the above statements are correct? A. Only one B. Only two C. Only three D. All four E. None The 33-year-old batting maestro announced his retirement from T20 international cricket. Virat Kohli’s T20 international career began on June 12, 2010, when he made his debut against Zimbabwe. In the aftermath of India’s thrilling victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final, Rohit Sharma confirmed that he had donned the blue jersey for the last time in T20 internationals. Rohit Sharma’s T20 international career began in 2007 against England. 14. 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman. 12वां ववश्व हहिं दी सम्मान। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? 9 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  A Winner Dr. Usha Thakur B Given at Hindi Samvad event organized by the Embassy of India in Bhutan C Originally, the award 12th World Hindi Conference held in Finland in 2023 was to be presented at 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Both A and B 4. Only C 5. Both A and C Correct answer: A Winner Dr. Usha Thakur B Given at Hindi Samvad event organized by the Embassy of India in Nepal C Originally, the award was to be 12th World Hindi Conference held in Fiji in 2023 presented at 15. India beat South Africa by 7 runs to win ICC T20 World Cup 2024. भारत ने दनिण अफ्रीका को 7 रन से हराकर ICC T20 ववश्व कप 2024 जीता। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Edition 11th B Anthem ‘Out Of This Universe C Brand ambassadors Indian Yuvraj Singh, Dewayne Bravo of West Indies, Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt 1. Both A and B 2. Both B and C 3. Both A and C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these Correct answer: 10 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  A Edition 9th B Anthem ‘Out Of This World’ C Brand ambassadors Indian Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle of West Indies, Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt 16. India beat South Africa by 7 runs to win ICC T20 World Cup 2024. भारत ने दनिण अफ्रीका को 7 रन से हराकर ICC T20 ववश्व कप 2024 जीता। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Player of the series Jasprit Bumrah B Most wickets Rashid Khan (AFG) (17) Arshdeep Singh (IND) (17) C Player of the match (Final) Virat Kohli 1. Only A 2. Both B and C 3. Both A and B 4. Only B 5. Both A and C Correct answer: A Player of the series Jasprit Bumrah B Most wickets Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG) (17) Arshdeep Singh (IND) (17) C Player of the match (Final) Virat Kohli 17. Upcoming T20 World Cup Schedules. आगामी टी-20 ववश्व कप काययक्रम. Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A 2026 New Zealand & Australia B 2028 England, Ireland & Scotland C 2030 Sri Lanka & India 11 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Both B and C 4. Both A and B 5. None of these Correct answer: A 2026 Sri Lanka & India B 2028 New Zealand & Australia C 2030 England, Ireland & Scotland 18. Which health startup introduced Personal Probiotics, India's first prebiotic and probiotic blend handcrafted based on individual gut profile? बकस स्वास्थ्य स्टाटट अप ने पसटनि प्रोबायोडटक्स पेश बकया, जो भारत का पहिा प्रीबायोडटक और प्रोबायोडटक मिश्रण है जो व्यक्तक्तगत आंत प्रोफाइि के आधार पर हस्तमनमिि त है ? A) Probiome B) GutWell C) BioGut D) MicrobioTx E) GutCraft MicrobioTx, a Bengaluru-based gut health startup, introduced Personal Probiotics, India's first prebiotic and probiotic blend handcrafted based on individual gut profile, and GutChat, a free gut health-focused chatbot for gut health enthusiasts. Personal probiotics are hand-crafted based on the results of a unique, patent-protected and clinically proven gut microbiome test. 19. 29 June 2024 marks the ___th National Statistics Day. 29 जून 2024 को ___वां राष्ट्रीय सांख्यिकी ददवस िनाया जाएगा। A. 15 B. 16 C. 17 D. 18 E. 19 20. What is the theme of National Statistics Day 2024? राष्ट्रीय सांख्यिकी ददवस 2024 का बवषय क्या है? A) “Statistical Excellence: Bridging Data Gaps” B) “Data-Driven Decision Making” C) “Statistical Innovations for Sustainable Development” D) “Empowering Communities through Data” E) “Use of data for decision making” 12 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  Day 29 June Day Name 18th National Statistics Day Celebrated as To commemorate the birth anniversary of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the father of Modern Statistics in India Theme 2024 Use of data for decision making 21. On which day is International Day of the Tropics observed? अंतराटष्ट्रीय उष्ण कडटबंध ददवस बकस ददन िनाया जाता है ? A. 27 June B. 28 June C. 29 June D. 30 June E. 1 June Day 29 June Day Name International Day of the Tropics Started in 2016 22. Which state government decided that the state ministers would have to pay Income tax on their salaries and allowances received as ministers from their own pockets? बकस राज्य सरकार ने मनणटय मिया बक राज्य के िंचत्रयों को िंत्री के रूप िें प्राप्त वेतन और भत्ते पर अपनी जेब से आयकर देना होगा? 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Uttar Pradesh 3. Madhya Pradesh 4. Karnataka 5. Kerala The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, in a meeting held in Bhopal and presided over by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, decided that the state ministers would have to pay Income tax on their salaries and allowances received as ministers from their own pockets. In 1972, the Madhya Pradesh government decided that the IncomeTax Act 1961 on the salaries and allowances of the ministers would be paid by the state government, and there would be no burden on the individual ministers. 23. Which of the following statements is/are correct? मनम्नमिखित िें से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं ? A. The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has taken a significant step forward in wildlife protection by introducing an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) system for early forest fire detection. B. The system includes a high-resolution pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera with a 23 km visual range, covering over 350 sq km of the reserve. 13 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram C. Pantera combines live camera footage with information from 10 commercial satellite services (a first- of-its-kind approach). 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Only C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has taken a significant step forward in wildlife protection by introducing an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) system for early forest fire detection. The system includes a high-resolution pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera with a 15 km visual range, covering over 350 sq km of the reserve. Pantera combines live camera footage with information from 15 commercial satellite services (a first-of-its-kind approach). 24. Portugal’s António Costa, The European Council’s Next President. In which year was the European Council established formally? पुतटगाि के एं टोमनयो कोस्टा यूरोपीय पडरषद के अगिे अध्यक्ष होंगे। यूरोपीय पडरषद की औपिाडरक स्थापना बकस वषट हुई थी? A. 1961 B. 1972 C. 1985 D. 2005 E. 2009 About European Council ESTD 1961 (informal) ; 2009 (Formal) HQ Brussels, Belgium 25. Consider the following statements: 1. The Reserve Bank of India has put in place a revised framework on currency swap arrangements for countries within the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) grouping for the time period 2024 to 2028. 2. Under the Framework, a separate SAARC Swap Window has been introduced with various concessions for swap support in Indian Rupee. 3. The total corpus of the Rupee support is ₹150 billion (Rs 15,000 crore). 4. The central bank will continue offering swap arrangements in US dollars and euros under a separate dollar/euro swap window with an overall corpus of $1 billion. How many of the above statements are correct? A. Only one B. Only two 14 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram C. Only three D. All four E. None The Reserve Bank of India has put in place a revised framework on currency swap arrangements for countries within the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) grouping for the time period 2024 to 2027. Under the Framework for 2024-27, a separate INR Swap Window has been introduced with various concessions for swap support in Indian Rupee. The total corpus of the Rupee support is ₹250 billion (Rs 25,000 crore). The central bank will continue offering swap arrangements in US dollars and euros under a separate dollar/euro swap window with an overall corpus of $2 billion. 26. RBI Announces SAARC Currency Swap Framework For 2024-27. In which year was the SAARC Currency Swap Facility launched? RBI ने 2024-27 के मिए SAARC िुद्रा स्वैप फ्रेिवकट की घोषणा की। SAARC िुद्रा स्वैप सुबवधा बकस वषट शुरू की गई थी? A. 2010 B. 2011 C. 2012 D. 2015 E. 2017 About SAARC Currency Swap Facility Came into operation 15th November, 2012 Swap drawals can be made in US dollar, euro or Indian rupee Facility will be available to All SAARC member countries 27. Which insurance company has launched the ‘Bridge the Gap’ campaign to educate the public about the role of life insurance? बकस बीिा कंपनी ने जीवन बीिा की भूमिका के बारे िें जनता को मशमक्षत करने के मिए ‘बब्ज द गैप’ अमभयान शुरू बकया है ? A) LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India) B) HDFC Life C) SBI Life D) ICICI Prudential Life E) Max Life Insurance Campaign ‘Bridge the Gap’ campaign Launched by HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited Objective To educate the public about the role of life insurance Extra info Life insurance penetration in India is low at only 3.2%, with a substantial protection gap of about 91% 15 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 28. HDFC Life Launched ‘Bridge the Gap’ Campaign to Enhance Life Insurance Awareness. In which year was HDFC Life launched? एिडीएफसी िाइफ ने जीवन बीिा जागरूकता बढाने के मिए ‘बब्ज द गैप’ अमभयान शुरू बकया। एिडीएफसी िाइफ बकस वषट शुरू बकया गया था? A. 1997 B. 1998 C. 1999 D. 2000 E. 2005 About HDFC Life ESTD 2000 HQ Mumbai MD & CEO Vibha Padalkar 29. DBS Group Forecasts India’s Gross Domestic Product Growth of 7.1% in 2024. Where is the headquarters of DBS Bank Limited located? डीबीएस ग्रुप ने 2024 िें भारत के सकि घरेिू उत्पाद की वृद्धि 7.1% रहने का अनुिान िगाया है । डीबीएस बैंक मिमिटे ड का िुिािय कहााँ स्थस्थत है? 1. Mumbai 2. Singapore 3. Hong Kong 4. Seoul 5. None of these About DBS Bank Limited ESTD 1968 HQ Singapore MD & CEO Piyush Gupta 30. CSIR-CIMFR Launches Two-Day Workshop on Gasification Challenges and Opportunities- “CARING- 2024”. Where is the headquarters of Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research located? CSIR-CIMFR ने गैसीकरण िुनौचतयों और अवसरों पर दो ददवसीय कायटशािा- "CARING-2024" का शुभारंभ बकया। केंद्रीय िनन और ईंधन अनुसंधान संस्थान का िुिािय कहााँ स्थस्थत है ? 1. New Delhi 2. Asansol 3. Jharia 4. Dhanbad 5. None of these 16 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram About Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research ESTD 2007 HQ Dhanbad, Jharkhand Director Prof. A K Mishra 2nd July CA Quiz 1. RBI announced that it has raised Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit or financial accommodation for state governments and Union Territories. आरबीआई ने घोषणा की है बक उसने राज्य सरकारों और केंद्र शामसत प्रदेशों के मिए वेज एं ड िीन्स एडवांस (डब्ल्यूएिए) सीिा या बवत्तीय सुबवधा बढा दी है । Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Increased by 22% B Increased to Rs 60, 118 crore C Come into effect 1st August, 2024 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Both A and B 4. Only C 5. Both A and C Correct answer: A Increased by 28% B Increased to Rs 60, 118 crore C Come into effect 1st July, 2024 2. Which institute has partnered with Nokia to pursue 5G and next-generation collaborative research with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning? बकस संस्थान ने कृचत्रि बुद्धिित्ता (एआई) और िशीन िमनिं ग के साथ 5G और अगिी पीढी के सहयोगी अनुसंधान को आगे बढाने के मिए नोबकया के साथ साझेदारी की है? A) Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) B) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay C) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) D) Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani 17 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram E) None of the above Signed between Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) and Nokia Objective To pursue 5G and next-generation collaborative research with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning 3. New Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI). भारतीय स्टे ट बैंक (एसबीआई) के नए अध्यक्ष। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Appointed Person Challa Sreenivasulu Setty B Edition 25th C Replaced Dinesh Khara, when he turns 65, the upper age limit for the position of SBI Chairman 1. Both A and B 2. Only A 3. Both A and C 4. Only B 5. Both B and C Correct answer: A Appointed Person Challa Sreenivasulu Setty B Edition 27th C Replaced Dinesh Khara, when he turns 63, the upper age limit for the position of SBI Chairman 4. Government Kept Interest Rate on Small Savings Schemes Unchanged for Q2FY25. सरकार ने बवत्त वषट 25 की दूसरी चतिाही के मिए िघु बित योजनाओ ं पर ब्याज दर अपडरवचति त रिी। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Savings Deposit 4.0% B 5-Year Post Office Time Deposits(POTD) 7.5% C Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) 5.5% (will mature in 115 months) 18 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Both A and B 4. Only C 5. Both B and C Correct answer: A Savings Deposit 4.0% B 5-Year Post Office Time Deposits(POTD) 7.5% C Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) 7.5% (will mature in 115 months) 5. Government Kept Interest Rate on Small Savings Schemes Unchanged for Q2FY25. सरकार ने बवत्त वषट 25 की दूसरी चतिाही के मिए िघु बित योजनाओ ं पर ब्याज दर अपडरवचति त रिी। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.7% B Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) 7.1% C National Savings Certificate (NSC) 8.2% 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Only C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these Correct answer: A Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% B Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) 8.2% C National Savings Certificate (NSC) 7.7% 6. Which of the following statements is/are correct? मनम्नमिखित िें से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं ? A. The Bornean elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis), the smallest Asian elephant subspecies has been assessed as ‘Extinct’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. 19 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram B. The Bornean elephants have been assessed on the IUCN Red List for the 1st time as a distinct subspecies of Asian elephants. C. The assessment confirms that there are approximately 2,000 Bornean elephants left in the wild, with about 400 being breeding adults. 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Both A and B 4. Only C 5. Both A and C The Bornean elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis), the smallest Asian elephant subspecies has been assessed as ‘Endangered’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. The Bornean elephants have been assessed on the IUCN Red List for the 1st time as a distinct subspecies of Asian elephants. The assessment confirms that there are approximately 1,000 Bornean elephants left in the wild, with about 400 being breeding adults. 7. Consider the following statements: 1. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has signed an agreement with Frankfurt based KfW (formerly known as KfW Bankengruppe) to provide financial support of over Rs 750 crore for urban infrastructure projects in Mumbai, Maharashtra. 2. As per the agreement, MMRDA will also raise around Rs 365 crore through its own resources as its equity contribution for these sustainable projects. 3. Among the key ongoing projects led by MMRDA is: Public Transportation System under which 14 different metro line projects will be built in Mumbai and MMR. 4. These metro lines have a total length of 337 km. How many of the above statements are correct? A. Only one B. Only two C. Only three D. All four E. None The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has signed an agreement with Frankfurt based KfW (formerly known as KfW Bankengruppe) to provide financial support of over Rs 850 crore for urban infrastructure projects in Mumbai, Maharashtra. As per the agreement, MMRDA will also raise around Rs 365 crore through its own resources as its equity contribution for these sustainable projects. Among the key ongoing projects led by MMRDA is: Public Transportation System under which 14 different metro line projects will be built in Mumbai and MMR. These metro lines have a total length of 337 km. 20 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 8. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has raised the threshold of Basic Service Demat Account (BSDA). भारतीय प्रचतभूचत एवं बवमनिय बोडट (सेबी) ने बेमसक सबवि स डीिैट अकाउं ट (बीएसडीए) की सीिा बढा दी है । Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Existing limit Rs 4 lakh B Increased limit Rs 10 lakh C Effect from 1st September, 2024 1. Both A and B 2. Both B and C 3. Both A and C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these Correct answer: A Existing limit Rs 2 lakh B Increased limit Rs 10 lakh C Effect from 1st September, 2024 9. Which of the following statements is/are correct? मनम्नमिखित िें से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं ? A. As per SEBI circular, the annual maintenance charges for a BSDA will be nil for portfolio up to Rs 6 lakh and for portfolio up to Rs 10 lakh, the annual charges will be Rs 500. B. But, if portfolio value is more than Rs 10 lakh then BSDA will be automatically converted into a regular demat account. C. According to the new regulations, no service charges will be levied on electronic statements for BSDA accounts but, physical statements can be charged at Rs 25 per statement. 1. Both A and B 2. Only B 3. Both A and C 4. Only C 5. Both B and C As per SEBI circular, the annual maintenance charges for a BSDA will be nil for portfolio up to Rs 4 lakh and for portfolio up to Rs 10 lakh, the annual charges will be Rs 100. But, if portfolio value is more than Rs 10 lakh then BSDA will be automatically converted into a regular demat account. 21 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  According to the new regulations, no service charges will be levied on electronic statements for BSDA accounts but, physical statements can be charged at Rs 25 per statement. 10. Which of the following parts of the statement has/have errors? कथन के मनम्नमिखित िें से बकस भाग िें त्रुडट है /है? A. After a successful first season in Abu Dhabi, B. The highly anticipated second edition of Tech Mahindra Global Chess League C. will take place in London, England D. Which is a joint initiative between the All India Chess Federation and Tech Mahindra 1. Both B and D 2. Both A and B 3. Both B and C 4. Both A and D 5. Both C and D After a successful first season in Dubai, the Global Chess League will return for another edition, this time in London. The highly anticipated second edition of Tech Mahindra Global Chess League will take place in London, England from 3rd to 12th October 2024. The Global Chess League is a joint initiative between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra. 11. Which Star India all-rounder has announced his decision to retire from T20 internationals following India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph? भारत के बकस स्टार ऑिराउं डर ने भारत की टी20 बवश्व कप 2024 जीत के बाद टी20 अंतरराष्ट्रीय िैिों से संन्यास िे ने की घोषणा की है ? A) Sanju Samson B) Axar Patel C) Ravindra Jadeja D) Hardik Pandya E) KL Rahul Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has announced his decision to retire from T20 internationals following India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Jadeja made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka in February 2009 in Colombo. 12. Consider the following statements: 1. ITC has extended its ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ programme to nearly 5 lakh women in the country. 2. The annual report of the company for 2023-24 stated it has launched a comprehensive ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ programme across 21 States. 3. According to the report, 27.94 lakh acres and over 10.5 lakh farmers, including 1.95 lakh women farmers, have been covered under ITC’s ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ programme till date. 4. It stated that 6,755 ‘Climate Smart Village’ (CSV) covering major crop value chains are currently part of the programme. 22 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram How many of the above statements are correct? A. Only one B. Only two C. Only three D. All four E. None ITC has extended its ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ programme to nearly 2 lakh women in the country. The annual report of the company for 2023-24 stated it has launched a comprehensive ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ programme across 19 States. According to the report, 27.94 lakh acres and over 10.5 lakh farmers, including 1.95 lakh women farmers, have been covered under ITC’s ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ programme till date. It stated that 6,755 ‘Climate Smart Village’ (CSV) covering major crop value chains are currently part of the programme. 13. Who has launched a new web portal to automate and accelerate the process of settlement of interest subvention claims of banks under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund? कृबष अवसंरिना कोष के तहत बैंकों के ब्याज अनुदान दावों के मनपटान की प्रबिया को स्विामित और तेज करने के मिए बकसने एक नया वेब पोटट ि िॉन्च बकया है ? A) Narendra Modi B) Amit Shah C) Nirmala Sitharaman D) Shivraj Singh Chouhan E) Piyush Goyal Portal A new web portal to automate and accelerate the process of settlement of interest subvention claims of banks Launched by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) Developed by Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Developed under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) 14. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Web Portal For Faster Bank Settlements Under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). केंद्रीय िंत्री मशवराज मसिं ह िौहान ने कृबष अवसंरिना कोष (एआईएफ) के तहत तीव्र बैंक मनपटान के मिए वेब पोटट ि का शुभारंभ बकया। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Launched in 2019 23 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  B Target A total of Rs.1 lakh crore will be funded through banks and financial institutions up to 2025-28 C Facility 5% interest subsidy on bank loans up to Rs.2 crore for a maximum of 10 years, as well as repayment of credit guarantee fees paid by banks. 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Only C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these Correct answer: A Launched in 2020 B Target A total of Rs.1 lakh crore will be funded through banks and financial institutions up to 2025-26 C Facility 3% interest subsidy on bank loans up to Rs.2 crore for a maximum of 7 years, as well as repayment of credit guarantee fees paid by banks. 15. Which bank has been awarded the Atal Pension Yojana Annual Award for FY 24 by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)? पेंशन फंड मनयािक और बवकास प्राचधकरण (PFRDA) द्वारा बकस बैंक को बवत्त वषट 24 के मिए अटि पेंशन योजना वाबषि क पुरस्कार से सम्मामनत बकया गया है ? A) State Bank of India (SBI) B) Bank of Baroda (BOB) C) Punjab National Bank (PNB) D) Bank of India (BOI) E) Canara Bank Award Atal Pension Yojana Annual Award for FY 24 Winner Bank of India (BOI) (Second consecutive year) Given by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA ) Presented by Dr. Vivek Joshi, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS) Extra Info BOI was also awarded the ‘APY Ultimate Champions Cup’ while three of its branches have been recognized among the top five branches across India 16. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches Two Advanced Geoportals. केंद्रीय िंत्री डॉ. मजतेंद्र मसिं ह ने दो उन्नत मजयोपोटट ि िॉन्च बकए। 24 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Portals Two advanced Geoportals – ‘Bhuvan Panchayat (Version 5.0)‘ and ‘National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM Version 4.0)’ B Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) C Objective of Bhuvan To Support “Space-based Information Support for Decentralised Panchayat Planning (SISDP)” and empower citizens at the grassroots level in Panchayat 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Only C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these Correct answer: A Portals Two advanced Geoportals – ‘Bhuvan Panchayat (Version 4.0)‘ and ‘National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM Version 5.0)’ B Developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) C Objective of Bhuvan To Support “Space-based Information Support for Decentralised Panchayat Planning (SISDP)” and empower citizens at the grassroots level in Panchayat 17. The World Bank has approved how much billion USD loan for ‘Second Low-Carbon Energy Programmatic Development Policy Operation’ to help India accelerate the development of low- carbon energy? बवश्व बैंक ने भारत को कि काबटन ऊजाट के बवकास िें तेजी िाने िें िदद करने के मिए ‘दूसरे मनम्न काबटन ऊजाट कायटिि बवकास नीचत ऑपरेशन’ के मिए बकतने बबमियन अिरीकी डािर के ऋण को िंजूरी दी है ? A. 1.0 B. 1.5 C. 2.0 D. 2.5 E. 3.0 Loan Amount USD 1.5 billion Given to Government of India 25 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  Given by World Bank Purpose For ‘Second Low-Carbon Energy Programmatic Development Policy Operation’ to help India accelerate the development of low-carbon energy 18. Consider the following statements: 1. The Indian Navy bid farewell to the UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service. 2. Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command presided over the de-induction ceremony held at INS Karanj, the naval air station, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. 3. The UH-3H helicopter will be replaced by the Sea King 42 C helicopter in the Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 350, to continue and deliver operational power and capability. 4. The UH-3H was brought to India in 2004 along with the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Jalashwa and inducted into INAS 350 christened “Saaras” on 24 March 2009. How many of the above statements are correct? A. Only one B. Only two C. Only three D. All four E. None The Indian Navy bid farewell to the UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service. Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command presided over the de-induction ceremony held at INS Dega, the naval air station, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The UH-3H helicopter will be replaced by the Sea King 42 C helicopter in the Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 350, to continue and deliver operational power and capability. The UH-3H was brought to India in 2007 along with the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Jalashwa and inducted into INAS 350 christened “Saaras” on 24 March 2009. 19. Consider the following statements: 1. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the six consecutive developmental trials of ‘ABHYAS’, the High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT), with enhanced Booster Configuration from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Talcher, Odisha. 2. With this, ABHYAS has completed twelve developmental trials, demonstrating the system’s reliability. 3. ABHYAS is a indigenous system designed by the DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Chennai (Tamil Nadu). 4. The ABHYAS was developed through the production agencies – Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). How many of the above statements are correct? 26 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram A. Only one B. Only two C. Only three D. All four E. None The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the six consecutive developmental trials of ‘ABHYAS’, the High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT), with enhanced Booster Configuration from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. With this, ABHYAS has completed ten developmental trials, demonstrating the system’s reliability. ABHYAS is a indigenous system designed by the DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru (Karnataka). The ABHYAS was developed through the production agencies – Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T). 20. NASA has awarded SpaceX how much USD contract to construct a spacecraft aimed at safely deorbiting the International Space Station (ISS) by around 2030? नासा ने स्पेसएक्स को 2030 तक अंतराटष्ट्रीय अंतडरक्ष स्टे शन (आईएसएस) को सुरमक्षत रूप से कक्षा से बाहर मनकािने के उद्दे श्य से एक अंतडरक्ष यान के मनिाटण के मिए बकतने अिरीकी डािर का अनुबंध ददया है? A) $100 million B) $500 million C) $843 million D) $1 billion E) $2 billion NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to construct a spacecraft aimed at safely deorbiting the International Space Station (ISS) by around 2030. While SpaceX will build the vehicle, NASA will oversee its operation and take ownership of the craft once completed. According to the space agency’s plans, SpaceX’s specially designed deorbit vehicle will drag the football field-size ISS back to Earth sometime after the end of its operational life in 2030. The ISS will smash into our planet’s atmosphere at a speed of more than 17,000 mph (27,500 km/h) before landing in a crashdown spot in the ocean. 21. Who has authored the book Manoj Bajpayee: The Definitive Biography? िनोज बाजपेयी: द डेबफमनडटव बायोग्राफी पुस्तक बकसने मििी है ? 1. Piyush Pandey 2. Anupama Chopra 3. Rachit Vats 4. Twinkle Khanna 5. Shobhaa De Book Name Manoj Bajpayee: The Definitive Biography Authored by Journalist Piyush Pandey Original form Manoj Bajpayee: Kuch Paane Ki Zid (Hindi) 27 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  Translated by Journalist Rachit Vats (English) 22. On which day is National Chartered Accountant (CA) Day observed? राष्ट्रीय िाटट डट अकाउं टें ट (सीए) ददवस बकस ददन िनाया जाता है ? A. 1 July B. 2 July C. 3 July D. 4 July E. 5 July 23. What is the theme of National Chartered Accountant (CA) Day 2024? राष्ट्रीय िाटट डट अकाउं टें ट (सीए) ददवस 2024 का बवषय क्या है ? A) “Celebrating Financial Excellence” B) “Empowering Financial Literacy” C) “Building Strong Financial Foundations” D) “Advancing Ethical Practices” E) “Innovating for a Sustainable Future” Day 1st July Day Name National Chartered Accountant (CA) Day Celebrated as Marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Theme 2024 Innovating for a sustainable future 24. On which day is National Doctor’s Day observed? राष्ट्रीय चिबकत्सक ददवस बकस ददन िनाया जाता है ? A. 1 July B. 2 July C. 3 July D. 4 July E. 5 July 25. What is the theme of National Doctor’s Day 2024? राष्ट्रीय चिबकत्सक ददवस 2024 का बवषय क्या है ? A) “Healing Hands, Caring Hearts” B) “Medical Excellence and Compassion” C) “Healthcare Warriors Unite” D) “Empathy in Healing” E) “Nurturing Lives, Saving Souls” Day 1st July 28 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  Day Name National Doctor’s Day 2024 Celebrated as To commemorate the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a renowned physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal Started in 1991 Theme 2024 Healing Hands, Caring Hearts 26. Which of the following statements is/are correct? मनम्नमिखित िें से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं ? A. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has approved the proposals worth Rs.860.35 Crore for West Bengal under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0(SBM-U 2.0), to bolster waste management infrastructure across urban areas, with a targeted completion by 2026. B. In the first phase of SBM-U (2014-19) a total fund of Rs. 911.34 Cr was allocated to WB, which has been increased by 1.5 times to Rs.1449.30 Cr in SBM-U 2.0 (2021-26). C. MoHUA has released an additional Rs.209 Crore, ensuring seamless funding flow for effective sanitation and waste management in WB. 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Only C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has approved the proposals worth Rs.860.35 Crore for West Bengal under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0(SBM-U 2.0), to bolster waste management infrastructure across urban areas, with a targeted completion by 2026. In the first phase of SBM-U (2014-19) a total fund of Rs. 911.34 Cr was allocated to WB, which has been increased by 1.5 times to Rs.1449.30 Cr in SBM-U 2.0 (2021-26). MoHUA has released an additional Rs.209 Crore, ensuring seamless funding flow for effective sanitation and waste management in WB. 27. The Union Territory of Ladakh has achieved full functional literacy under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. Ladakh now boasts over how much percent literacy? केंद्र शामसत प्रदेश िद्दाि ने उल्लास-नव भारत साक्षरता कायटिि के तहत पूणट कायाटत्मक साक्षरता हामसि कर िी है । िद्दाि िें अब बकतने प्रचतशत साक्षरता है ? A. 90% B. 92% C. 93% D. 95% E. 97% The Union Territory of Ladakh has achieved full functional literacy under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. 29 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  Ladakh now boasts over 97 percent literacy. Lieutenant Governor Dr. B.D Mishra shared this milestone at a function in Sindhu Sanskritik Kendra (SSK), Leh. 28. ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. उल्लास-नव भारत साक्षरता कायटिि। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Implemented from 2022-23 to 2026-27 B Outlay Rs.1037.90 crore (Government of India's share is Rs.600 crore, and the state's share is Rs.437.90 crore) C Beneficiaries Over 77 lakh people have benefitted nationwide 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Both A and B 4. Only C 5. Both A and C Correct answer: A Implemented from 2022-23 to 2026-27 B Outlay Rs.1037.90 crore (Government of India's share is Rs.700 crore, and the state's share is Rs.337.90 crore) C Beneficiaries Over 77 lakh people have benefitted nationwide 29. RBI Raised WMA limit for States/UTs by 28% to Rs 60,118 crore. In which year was the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) launched? RBI ने राज्यों/केंद्र शामसत प्रदेशों के मिए WMA सीिा 28% बढाकर 60,118 करोड़ रुपये कर दी है । वेज एं ड िीन्स एडवांस (WMA) बकस वषट शुरू बकया गया था? A. 1992 B. 1993 C. 1995 D. 1997 E. 1999 About WMA: Launched in 1997 30 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  Act Section 17(5) of the RBI Act of 1934 Types Normal WMA are clean advances and Special WMA or Special Drawing Facility (SDF) Objective To end the four-decade-old system of ad-hoc treasury bills to finance the central government deficit. Extra info The government is required to repay the amount within 90 days. If WMA exceeds 90 days, it would be considered as an Overdraft (OD) i.e. interest rate on ODs is 2% points more than the repo rate About OD for State Governments or UTs can avail the OD facility on 14 consecutive days. states/UTs State Governments or UTs can be in OD for a maximum number of 36 days in a quarter. 30. MMRDA Inks Rs 850 Crore Urban Infra Financing Pact with German Development Bank KfW. Who is the CEO of KfW Bank? एिएिआरडीए ने जिटन बवकास बैंक केएफडब्ल्यू के साथ 850 करोड़ रुपये के शहरी बुमनयादी ढांिे के बवत्तपोषण सिझौते पर हस्ताक्षर बकए। केएफडब्ल्यू बैंक के सीईओ कौन हैं ? A) “Dr. Günther Bräunig” B) “Stefan Wintels” C) “Christine Lagarde” D) “Axel A. Weber” E) “Sergio Ermotti” About KfW Bank: HQ Frankfurt, Germany CEO Stefan Wintels 3rd July CA Quiz 1. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)? केंद्रीय प्रत्यक्ष कर बोडट (सीबीडीटी) का अध्यक्ष बकसे मनयुक्त बकया गया है ? 1. Nitin Gupta 2. Ravi Agrawal 3. Pramod Chandra Modi 4. Sanjay Kumar Verma 5. HBS Gill Appointed Person Ravi Agrawal Appointed as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Replaced Nitin Gupta 31 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 2. Which branches have been launched by Union Bank of India for Union Bank’s high-value customers in the Rural and Semi-Urban (RUSU) markets? यूमनयन बैंक ऑफ इं डडया ने ग्रािीण और अधट-शहरी (RUSU) बाजारों िें यूमनयन बैंक के उच्च-िूल्य वािे ग्राहकों के मिए कौन सी शािाएाँ शुरू की हैं ? 1. “Union Exclusive” branches 2. “Union Premium” branches 3. “Union Premier” branches 4. “Union Vistara” branches 5. None of these Facility “Union Premier” branches Launched by Union Bank of India Designed for Union Bank’s high-value customers in the Rural and Semi-Urban (RUSU) markets Objective To enhance customer satisfaction with dedicated attention, ambient branches, and high-quality service 3. Who has partnered with MosChip® Technologies, and Socionext Inc. for the design and development of a High-Performance-Computing (HPC) Processor? हाई-परफॉरिेंस-कंप्यूडटिं ग (एिपीसी) प्रोसेसर के डडजाइन और बवकास के मिए िोसचिप® टे क्नोिॉजीज और सोमशयोनेक्स्ट इं क के साथ बकसने साझेदारी की है? A) Intel Corporation B) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) C) NVIDIA Corporation D) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) E) Arm Holdings Signed between Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), MosChip® Technologies, and Socionext Inc. Objective For the design and development of a High-Performance-Computing (HPC) Processor SoC based on the Arm architecture and built on TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited) 5nm technology node. 4. Which of the following parts of the statement has/have errors? कथन के मनम्नमिखित िें से बकस भाग िें त्रुडट है /है? A. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), along with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) B. and central banks of four ASEAN countries, is collaborating on Project Nexus C. which is expected to go live by 2027 and will interlink domestic fast payment systems D. of Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, and India 1. Both B and D 2. Both A and B 32 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 3. Both B and C 4. Both A and D 5. Both C and D The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), along with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and central banks of four ASEAN countries, is collaborating on Project Nexus, a multilateral initiative aimed at enabling efficient, faster, and cost-effective retail cross-border payments. The platform is expected to go live by 2026 and will interlink domestic fast payment systems (FPS) of Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and India. 5. Which insurance has partnered with Truecaller to launch Fraud Insurance? बकस बीिा कंपनी ने धोिाधड़ी बीिा िांि करने के मिए ट्रूकॉिर के साथ साझेदारी की है ? 1. ICICI Lombard 2. HDFC ERGO 3. New India Assurance 4. Oriental Insurance 5. Bajaj Allianz Truecaller, the world’s leading global communications platform, has partnered with HDFC ERGO, India’s leading general insurance company to launch Fraud Insurance. The Fraud Insurance product will provide coverage up to Rs 10,000 to Android and iOS users across India. 6. Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC). डरि ऑफ द पेमसबफक एक्सरसाइज (RIMPAC)। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Held at Hawaii, Japan B Indian ship INS Vikramaditya C Theme 2024 Partners: Integrated and Prepared 1. Both A and B 2. Both B and C 3. Both A and C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these Correct answer: A Held at Hawaii, Japan B Indian ship INS Shivalik 33 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  C Theme 2024 Partners: Integrated and Prepared 7. Which of the following parts of the statement has/have errors? कथन के मनम्नमिखित िें से बकस भाग िें त्रुडट है /है? A. India’s Jyothi Shirse won Gold medal in the Women’s 100m Hurdles B. at the National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships C. which was take place in Panchkula, Haryana D. While in Men’s 110m Hurdles, Tejas Yarraji won the Gold medal 1. Both B and D 2. Both A and B 3. Both B and C 4. Both A and D 5. All are Correct India’s Jyothi Yarraji won Gold medal in the Women’s 100m Hurdles at the National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships in Panchkula, Haryana. While in Men’s 110m Hurdles, Tejas Shirse won the Gold medal with a timing of 13.54 seconds. 8. Consider the following statements: 1. Denmark plans to implement a tax on livestock farmers starting in 2025, making it the first nation to do so. This initiative targets methane emissions from cows, sheep, and pigs, which are significant contributors to global warming. 2. The goal is to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in Danish greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by the year 2030. 3. Danish Taxation Minister Jeppe Bruus announced that from 2030, livestock farmers will be taxed 500 kroner ($43) per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent, rising to 750 kroner ($108) by 2035. 4. However, with an income tax deduction of 60 per cent, the actual cost per ton will start at 120 kroner ($17.3) and increase to 300 kroner by 2035. How many of the above statements are correct? A. Only one B. Only two C. Only three D. All four E. None Denmark plans to implement a tax on livestock farmers starting in 2030, making it the first nation to do so. This initiative targets methane emissions from cows, sheep, and pigs, which are significant contributors to global warming. The goal is to achieve a 70 per cent reduction in Danish greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by the year 2030. 34 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  Danish Taxation Minister Jeppe Bruus announced that from 2030, livestock farmers will be taxed 300 kroner ($43) per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent, rising to 750 kroner ($108) by 2035. However, with an income tax deduction of 60 per cent, the actual cost per ton will start at 120 kroner ($17.3) and increase to 300 kroner by 2035. 9. Consider the following statements: 1. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved Tata Sons' proposal to build a 'museum of temples' in Ayodhya, a project worth Rs 450 crore to be funded through Tata's corporate social responsibility fund 2. Additionally, the state cabinet has also sanctioned Rs 100 crore for further development works in Ayodhya and endorsed the initiation of helicopter services in Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Varanasi. 3. The tourism department will provide land for the museum on a 90-year lease for a nominal fee of Re 1. 4. The cabinet also decided to transform three dormant heritage buildings into tourist attractions. The selected sites are Kothi Roshan Dulha in Lucknow, Barsana Jal Mahal in Mathura, and Shukla Talab (pond) in Kanpur. How many of the above statements are correct? 1. Only one 2. Only two 3. Only three 4. All four 5. None The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved Tata Sons' proposal to build a 'museum of temples' in Ayodhya, a project worth Rs 650 crore to be funded through Tata's corporate social responsibility fund Additionally, the state cabinet has also sanctioned Rs 100 crore for further development works in Ayodhya and endorsed the initiation of helicopter services in Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Kapilvastu. The tourism department will provide land for the museum on a 90-year lease for a nominal fee of Re 1. The cabinet also decided to transform three dormant heritage buildings into tourist attractions. The selected sites are Kothi Roshan Dulha in Lucknow, Barsana Jal Mahal in Mathura, and Shukla Talab (pond) in Kanpur. 10. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) data showed the annual sales growth rate of listed private non- financial companies slowed to how much percent in FY 2023-24? भारतीय डरजवट बैंक (RBI) के आंकड़ों से पता ििा है बक सूिीबि मनजी गैर-बवत्तीय कंपमनयों की वाबषि क बबिी वृद्धि दर बवत्त वषट 2023-24 िें बकतने प्रचतशत तक धीिी हो गई है ? A. 4.2% B. 4.7% C. 5.2% D. 5.5% E. 6.2% The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) data showed the annual sales growth rate of listed private non- financial companies slowed to 4.7% in FY 2023-24 from 19.8% in FY2023. 35 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  The analysis is based on the financial results of 3,281 listed non-government non-financial companies. 11. Reserve Bank of India Data Shows Private Corporate Sector Sales Growth Slows to 4.7% in FY24. भारतीय डरजवट बैंक के आंकड़ों से पता ििता है बक बवत्त वषट 24 िें मनजी कॉपोरेट क्षेत्र की बबिी वृद्धि धीिी होकर 4.7% हो गई है । Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Manufacturing 5.5% B Information Technology Services 3.5% C Non-IT Services 7.9% 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Only C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these Correct answer: A Manufacturing 3.5% B Information Technology Services 5.5% C Non-IT Services 7.9% 12. On which day is World UFO Day 2024 observed? बवश्व यूएफओ ददवस 2024 बकस ददन िनाया जाएगा? A. 1 July B. 2 July C. 3 July D. 4 July E. 5 July Day 2nd July Day Name World UFO Day 2024 Celebrated as In 1947, Kenneth Arnold's well-known UFO sighting prompted the selection of this date. The date was later postponed to July 2. July 2 marks the anniversary of the 1947 Roswell incident 36 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 13. On which day is the World Sports Journalists Day observed? बवश्व िेि पत्रकार ददवस बकस ददन िनाया जाता है ? A. 1 July B. 2 July C. 3 July D. 4 July E. 5 July Day 2nd July Day Name World Sports Journalists Day Started in 1994 14. At which place the Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology? इिे क्ट्ट्रॉमनक्स और सूिना प्रौद्योक्तगकी िंत्रािय द्वारा ग्लोबि इं डडयाएआई मशिर सम्मेिन 2024 बकस स्थान पर आयोमजत बकया जाएगा? 1. Mumbai 2. New Delhi 3. Chennai 4. Hyderabad 5. Bangalore Summit Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 Held at New Delhi Organised by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology 15. Consider the following statements: 1. The Bangladesh Navy has signed a deal with India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for an 600-tonne ocean-going tug. 2. It is a major contract to be signed under a $200-million line of credit that was extended to Bangladesh by India for the purchase of defence equipment. 3. As per GRSE, the ship worth approximately $35 million will be delivered to Bangladesh within 24 months as per the contract. 4. The vessel will be nearly 61 metres long and 15.80 metres wide, with a maximum speed of at least 13 knots when fully loaded. How many of the above statements are correct? A. Only one B. Only two 37 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram C. Only three D. All four E. None The Bangladesh Navy has signed a deal with India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for an 800-tonne ocean-going tug. It is a major contract to be signed under a $500-million line of credit that was extended to Bangladesh by India for the purchase of defence equipment. As per GRSE, the ship worth approximately $21 million will be delivered to Bangladesh within 24 months as per the contract. The vessel will be nearly 61 metres long and 15.80 metres wide, with a maximum speed of at least 13 knots when fully loaded. 16. The Indian Navy participates in the RIMPAC naval exercise. भारतीय नौसेना डरिपैक नौसैमनक अभ्यास िें भाग िे ती है । Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A 1st edition 1971 B 2022 edition Hawaiian Islands and Southern California C India 1st participated 2016 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Both A and B 4. Only C 5. Both A and C Correct answer: A 1st edition 1971 B 2022 edition Hawaiian Islands and Southern California C India 1st participated 2014 17. Which bank has announced a strategic partnership with Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited under the co-lending business? बकस बैंक ने सह-उधार कारोबार के तहत बपरािि कैबपटि एं ड हाउमसिं ग फाइनेंस मिमिटे ड के साथ रणनीचतक साझेदारी की घोषणा की है ? 1. HDFC Bank 2. ICICI Bank 3. Axis Bank 38 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 4. State Bank of India 5. Kotak Mahindra Bank Axis Bank and Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited announced a strategic partnership under the co-lending business. Through this collaboration, both lenders will offer loans to middle and low-income borrowers, with a concentration on rural and semi-urban areas. 18. Which portal has been launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation to establish a comprehensive data management and sharing system which will easily disseminate the official statistics in India? सांख्यिकी और कायटिि कायाटन्वयन िंत्रािय ने एक व्यापक डेटा प्रबंधन और साझाकरण प्रणािी स्थाबपत करने के मिए कौन सा पोटट ि िॉन्च बकया है जो भारत िें आचधकाडरक आंकड़ों को आसानी से प्रसाडरत करेगा? 1. eStats Portal 2. eInsights Portal 3. eStatShare Portal 4. eSankhyiki Portal 5. eStatConnect Portal Portal eSankhyiki portal Launched by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Chairman, 16th Finance Commission of India on occasion of National Statistics Day Managed by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Objective To establish a comprehensive data management and sharing system which will easily disseminate the official statistics in India 19. Consider the following statements: 1. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced that Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (9th Amendment) Regulations, 2024 issued on 14th March, 2024, will come into force from 1st October, 2024. 2. TRAI has amended the Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Regulations, 2005. 3. The new regulations has introduced an additional criterion for rejecting the request for allocation of a Unique Porting Code (UPC), the 1st step to changing service providers using Mobile Number Portability (MNP). 4. It further mandates that the UPC should not be allocated if the request for UPC has been made before the expiry of 5 days (earlier, it was 10 days) from the date of SIM swap or replacement of the mobile number. How many of the above statements are correct? A. Only one B. Only two 39 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram C. Only three D. All four E. None The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced that Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (9th Amendment) Regulations, 2024 issued on 14th March, 2024, will come into force from 1st July, 2024. TRAI has amended the Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Regulations, 2009. The new regulations has introduced an additional criterion for rejecting the request for allocation of a Unique Porting Code (UPC), the 1st step to changing service providers using Mobile Number Portability (MNP). It further mandates that the UPC should not be allocated if the request for UPC has been made before the expiry of 7 days (earlier, it was 10 days) from the date of SIM swap or replacement of the mobile number. 20. Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics (ACNAS) to revise the base year for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data. राष्ट्रीय िे िा सांख्यिकी सिाहकार समिचत (एसीएनएएस) ने सकि घरेिू उत्पाद (जीडीपी) आंकड़ों के मिए आधार वषट को संशोचधत करने का मनणटय मिया है । Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Total Members 24 B Chaired by Ankit Goldar, former Professor of Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), as chairman C Tenure 3 years or until the completion of the next base year revision, whichever is later. 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Only C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these Correct answer: A Total Members 26 B Chaired by Biswanath Goldar, former Professor of Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), as chairman C Tenure 5 years or until the completion of the next base year revision, whichever is later. 40 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 21. Which of the following statements is/are correct? मनम्नमिखित िें से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं ? A. Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completed the third and final Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment (RLV LEX-03) for the Pristhak vehicle. B. During the RLV LEX-03 mission, the vehicle was released from an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter at an altitude of 6.7 km. C. The high-speed landing, exceeding 320 km/h, was successfully slowed to around 100 km/h using the vehicle's brake parachute and landing gear brakes. 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Both A and B 4. Only C 5. Both A and C Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completed the third and final Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment (RLV LEX-03) for the Pushpak vehicle. During the RLV LEX-03 mission, the Pushpak vehicle was released from an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter at an altitude of 4.5 km. The high-speed landing, exceeding 320 km/h, was successfully slowed to around 100 km/h using the vehicle's brake parachute and landing gear brakes. 22. Maharashtra Launches ‘Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ Scheme. िहाराष्ट्र ने ‘िुििंत्री िाझी िड़की बडहन’ योजना शुरू की। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Benefit Women in Maharashtra will receive Rs 1,000 per month directly in their bank accounts B Target Group Women aged 18 to 60 years C Eligibility Annual Family Income not exceeding Rs 2,50,000 Must be a resident of Maharashtra 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Only C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these Correct answer: A Benefit Women in Maharashtra will receive Rs 1,500 per month directly in their bank accounts 41 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram  B Target Group Women aged 21 to 60 years C Eligibility Annual Family Income not exceeding Rs 2,50,000 Must be a resident of Maharashtra 23. Assam to introduce first-ever witness protection scheme to ensure adherence to which Section of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023? असि भारतीय नागडरक सुरक्षा संडहता, 2023 की बकस धारा का पािन सुमनमित करने के मिए पहिी बार गवाह संरक्षण योजना शुरू करेगा? 1. Section 324 2. Section 335 3. Section 357 4. Section 372 5. Section 398 Scheme Name Witness protection scheme Launched by Assam government Objective To ensure adherence to Section 398 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to ensure protection of witnesses against imminent threats during the course of the investigation and trial of any cases 24. IRS Officer Ravi Agrawal Appointed as Chairman Of CBDT. In which year was the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) established? आईआरएस अचधकारी रबव अग्रवाि को सीबीडीटी का अध्यक्ष मनयुक्त बकया गया। केंद्रीय प्रत्यक्ष कर बोडट (सीबीडीटी) की स्थापना बकस वषट की गई थी? A. 1953 B. 1962 C. 1963 D. 1972 E. 1975 About Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT): ESTD 1963 HQ New Delhi 25. Union Bank of India Launches “Union Premier” Branches for High-Value Customers in RUSU Markets. What is the tagline of Union Bank of India? यूमनयन बैंक ऑफ इं डडया ने RUSU िाकेट्स िें उच्च िूल्य वािे ग्राहकों के मिए “यूमनयन प्रीमियर” शािाएाँ शुरू की हैं । यूमनयन बैंक ऑफ इं डडया की टै गिाइन क्या है ? 1. “Good People to Bank with” 2. “Banking for All” 42 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram 3. “Your Trusted Partner” 4. “Empowering Lives” 5. “Financial Inclusion Vision” About Union Bank of India ESTD 1919 HQ Mumbai MD & CEO A. Manimekhalai Tagline Good People to Bank with 26. Axis Bank Join hands with Piramal Finance Under Co-Lending Business. In which year was the Axis Bank established? एक्सक्सस बैंक ने सह-उधार कारोबार के तहत बपरािि फाइनेंस के साथ हाथ मििाया। एक्सक्सस बैंक की स्थापना बकस वषट हुई थी? A. 1990 B. 1993 C. 1997 D. 1999 E. 2003 About Axis Bank ESTD 1993 HQ Mumbai, Maharashtra Chairman Rakesh Makhija MD & CEO Amitabh Chaudhary Tagline Badhti Ka naam Zindagi 27. Truecaller Join Hands with HDFC ERGO to Unveil Fraud Insurance. Who is the MD & CEO of HDFC ERGO General Insurance? Truecaller ने धोिाधड़ी बीिा का अनावरण करने के मिए HDFC ERGO के साथ हाथ मििाया। HDFC ERGO जनरि इं श्योरेंस के MD और CEO कौन हैं ? 1. Anuj Tyagi 2. Ritesh Kumar 3. Keki M Mistry 4. Amitabh Chaudhary 5. None of the above 43 Follow us: Telegram , Youtube , Instagram About HDFC ERGO General Insurance ESTD 2002 HQ Mumbai MD & CEO Anuj Tyagi 4th July CA Quiz 1. Convenor of Group of Ministers on GST rate rationalisation appointed. जीएसटी दर युक्तक्तकरण पर िंचत्रसिूह के संयोजक मनयुक्त। Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according to the above statement? उपरोक्त कथन के अनुसार ननम्ननिखित में से कौन सा/से युग्म सही सुमेनित है/हैं? A Appointed Person Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary B Replaced Suresh Khanna, Health Minister of Uttar Pradesh C Extra Info This is the third time that the GST rate rationalisation panel was reconstituted. 1. Only A 2. Only B 3. Only C 4. All A,B,C 5. None of these Correct answer: A Appointed Person Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary B Replaced Suresh Khanna, Finance Minister of Uttar Pradesh C Extra Info This is the second time that the GST rate rationalisation panel was reconstituted. 2. Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index 2024. कृचत्रि बुद्धिित्ता तैयारी सूिकांक 2024. Choose the correct sequence of top 5 countries. 1. United States 2. Denmark 3. Singapore 4. 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