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This document is a set of 300 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from October 2024. It covers a variety of general knowledge topics and current affairs.
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300 Best MCQs October Set 1 by Dr. Gaurav Garg ) As per the recent information, what is India's rank inGlobal Innovation Index (GII) 2024 Q among 133 global economies? A. 28th...
300 Best MCQs October Set 1 by Dr. Gaurav Garg ) As per the recent information, what is India's rank inGlobal Innovation Index (GII) 2024 Q among 133 global economies? A. 28th B. 39th C. 46th D. 50th Answer: B. 39th ) Recently, which of the followingairlineshas received approval from the Union Civil Aviation Ministry and is set to Q begin operations? A. Shankh Air B. IndiaOne Air C. Star Air D. JettWings Airways Answer: A. Shankh Air ) Recently, which of the following states has officially launchedCM-SATH schemeto boost the educationalprospects Q of state’s brightest students? A. Tripura B. Meghalaya C. Assam D. Mizoram Answer: A. Tripura ) Recently, India has been elected to fifteen-member steering committee ofGlobE Network. Which of thefollowing Q Union Ministries is acting as central authority coordinating India’s involvement? A. Ministry of External Affairs B. Ministry of Home Affairs C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs D. Ministry of Defence Answer: B. Ministry of Home Affairs About GlobE Network: TheGlobalOperationalNetworkofAnti-CorruptionLawEnforcementAuthorities(GloBENetwork)was aninitiative of G-20. It is an initiative launchedunder the G20 frameworkto addressinternational corruptionandfinancialcrime. The GloBE Network was officially launched on June 3, 2021, during a special event at the UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption. It now has121 member countries(India is also member of this Network)and219 member authorities. 1 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers I t is emerging as a unique platform where agencies from across the world sharebestpracticesandcriminal intelligence, develop strategies, and support in the common cause of combating corruption. The steering committee, consisting of one chair, one vice-chair, and 13 members, provides leadership and direction for the organisation. India’sCentralBureauofInvestigation(CBI)andEnforcementDirectorate(ED)arepartofthenetwork,with theMinistry of Home Affairs(MHA)acting as thecentralauthority for India. The Network is governed by its members and is supported by the UnitedNationsOfficeagainstDrugsand Crime (UNODC)which provides theNetwork’s secretariat. ) Recently, which of the following companies has announced its new free and open-source large language model Q (LLM),Llama 3.2to introduce visual processing capabilities? A. Microsoft B. Meta C. Amazon D. Google Answer: B. Meta ) As per recent information, a 7,000-km long car rally from Thoise in Ladakh to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is being Q organised to mark92nd anniversaryof Indian Air Force (IAF). What is the name of this rally? A. Heart to BraveHearts B. Sindhu Shikhar C. Vayu Veer Vijeta D. Thoise Thunder Answer: C. Vayu Veer Vijeta ) Recently, Ministry of Tourism has announced winners ofBest Tourism Villages Competition 2024. Which of the Q following is not one of the categories of under this competition? A. Adventure Tourism B. Medical Tourism C. Responsible Tourism D. Agri Tourism Answer: B. Medical Tourism heeightcategorieswereAdventureTourism,AgriTourism,CommunityBasedTourism,Craft,Heritage, T Responsible Tourism, Spiritual And Wellness and Vibrant Village. The focus was to identify and recognize villages which preserve and promote cultural and natural assets through community-based values and commitment to sustainability in all aspects. ) Recently, world's first government-funded Multimodal Large Language Model project focused on creating efficient Q and inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) inIndian languageshas been launched. What is the name of this project? A. HimVarshaGen B. NationGen C. IndiGen D. BharatGen Answer: D. BharatGen pearheaded by IIT Bombay under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems S (NM-ICPS), of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the initiative will create generative AI systemsthat cangeneratehigh-quality textandmultimodalcontentinvarious Indian languages. The implementation of the project is by TIH FoundationforIOTandIOEatIITBombaywithacademic partners from other premier academic Institutes that include IIT Bombay, IIIT Hyderabad, IIT Mandi,IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, IIM Indore, and IIT Madras will undertake the execution of the project. BharatGen will deliver generative AI models and their applications as a public good byprioritizingIndia's socio-cultural and linguistic diversity. ItstrivestoaddressIndia’sbroaderneedssuchassocialequity,culturalpreservation,andlinguisticdiversity, while ensuring that generative AI reaches all segments of society. The four key distinguishing features of BharatGen are the multilingual and multimodal nature of foundationmodels;Bhartiyadatasetbasedbuilding,andtraining;open-sourceplatformanddevelopment of an ecosystem of generative AI researchin the country. 2 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers he project is expected to becompletedintwoyearsalongwithplanstobenefitseveralgovernment,private, T educational, and research institutions. BharatGen willcatertoboth text and speech, ensuring coverage across India’s diverse linguistic landscape. ) Recently, Prime Minister of India has dedicatedBidkin Industrial Areato the nation. It is situatedin which of the Q following states? A. Maharashtra B. Haryana C. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: A. Maharashtra hePrimeMinisterinauguratedthePuneMetrosectionofDistrictCourttoSwargatewhichwillalsomarkthe T completion of Pune Metro Rail Project (Phase-1). The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation Bidkin Industrial Area, a transformative project covering an expansive 7,855 acres under the National Industrial Corridor Development Program of Govt. of India, situated 20 kms south of Chhatrapati SambhajinagarinMaharashtra. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Solapur Airport which would significantly improve connectivity, making Solapur more accessible to tourists, business travellers and investors. ) Recently, who among the following has been awarded the prestigious2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize? Q A. Barry Mazur B. Alexander Dunn C. Peter Shor D. Terence Tao Answer: B. Alexander Dunn ) According to 7th Annual report “Periodic LabourForce Survey (PLFS) July 2023- June 2024)”, whichof the Q following states/UTs has the highest Unemployment Rate (UR) among youths (individuals aged 15-29)? A. Kerala B. Lakshadweep C. Andaman and Nicobar Island D. Nagaland Answer: B. Lakshadweep 3 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, Indian Railways has establishedRail Rakshak Dalin ________ for the first time as a part of a pilot project Q which aims to promptly respond to train accidents and conduct rescue operations. A. South Central Railway zone B. Western Railway zone C. North Western Railway (NWR) zone D. Central Railway zone Answer: C. North Western Railway (NWR) zone ) Recently, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has partnered with Ministry of Digital Transformation (MDT) Q of which of the following countries to develop areal-timepayments platformsimilar to India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI)? A. Trinidad and Tobago B. Haiti C. Jamaica D. Belize Answer: A. Trinidad and Tobago ) Recently,four Thematic Hubsand Technical Groups has been unveiled under the National Quantum Mission to Drive Q India’s Quantum Revolution. These hubs are not setup in which of the following institutes? A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay B. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi Answer: C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi our thematic hubs(T-Hubs)areforQuantumComputing,QuantumCommunication,QuantumSensing F and Metrology, andQuantum Materials and Devices,under the National Quantum Mission (NQM). The four T-Hubs have been set up in Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, Indian Institute of Technology(IIT)MadrasalongwithCentreforDevelopmentofTelematicsNewDelhi,IndianInstituteof Technology (IIT) BombayandIndian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi. ) Recently, 8th edition of India-Kazakhstan JointMilitaryExercise KAZIND-2024has been commencedat which of the Q following places? A. Umroi, Meghalaya B. Mahajan, Rajasthan C. Auli, Uttarakhand D. Surat, Gujarat Answer: C. Auli, Uttarakhand ) Recently, India and which of the following countries has signed aBilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)to boost Q confidence of investors of both the countries? A. Kyrgyzstan B. Turkmenistan C. Kazakhstan D. Uzbekistan Answer: D. Uzbekistan ) Recently, which of the following ministries has introduced the‘Jal Hi AMRIT scheme’within its first 100 days, Q aiming to promote efficient water management? A. Ministry of Rural Development B. Ministry of Earth Sciences C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs D. Ministry of Jal Shakti Answer: C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs 4 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has launched the‘Cruise Bharat Mission’aimed at boostingthe Q cruise tourism in country. ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ will be implemented up to which year? A. 2027 B. 2029 C. 2032 D. 2035 Answer: B. 2029 ) Recently, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE), and which of the following organizations has Q launched theSARTHIE 1.0. initiativeto address needs of most vulnerable sectionsof society through awareness generation and legal support? A. Supreme Court of India B. National Judicial Academy C. Department of Legal Affairs D. National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Answer: D. National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) ) Recently,Oxygen Bird Park(Amrit Mahotsav Park) has been inaugurated in Nagpur, Maharashtra. This park is Q developed by __________. A. Maharashtra Forest Department B. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) C. Nagpur Municipal Corporation D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Answer: B. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) ) As per recent information, which of the following actors will be honoured with theDadasaheb Phalke Awardat the Q 70th National Film Awards ceremony? A. Sachin Pilgaonkar B. Amol Palekar C. Mithun Chakraborty D. Mohanlal Viswanathan Answer: C. Mithun Chakraborty ) Recently, who among the following has become the first woman officer to take over asDirector General, Armed Q Forces Medical Services(DGAFMS)? A. Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair B. Surgeon Vice Admiral Sheila Samanta Mathai C. Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin D. Lt General Madhuri Kanitkar Answer: C. Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin ) Recently, who became thefirst Indian left-arm spinnerto achieve the historic milestone of taking his 300th Test Q wicket? A. Yuzvendra Chahal B. Kuldeep Yadav C. Ravindra Jadeja D. Axar Patel Answer: C. Ravindra Jadeja ) Recently,3rd edition of World Food India (WFI 2024),the biennial mega food event, has been organised by Ministry Q of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). Which of the following countries has participated as the Partner Country in the event? A. South Korea B. Japan C. Iran D. Vietnam Answer: B. Japan ) Recently, Union Cabinet has approvedNational Missionon Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds),a landmark Q initiative aimed at boosting domestic oilseed production. The Mission will be implemented from 2024-25 to ________. A. 2032-33 B. 2029-30 C. 2031-32 D. 2030-31 5 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers Answer: D. 2030-31 ) Recently,official mascotsof 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games both are Q unveiled. 2026 Asian Games will be hosted by which of the following countries? A. Thailand B. Russia C. Japan D. Singapore Answer: C. Japan ) Recently, which of the following countries has agreed to give up sovereignty ofChagos Islandsto Mauritius? Q A. Canada B. Britain C. France D. Germany Answer: B. Britain ) Recently, which of the following companies has signed an agreement with M/s Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler and Q Reederei GmbH & Co. KG Germany, for construction and delivery of5th multi-purpose vessel (MPV)of 7,500 DWT (Deadweight tonnage)? A. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) Answer: C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) ) Recently, Prime Minister of India has inaugurated ‘Lal Tipara Gaushala’, India’s first modern and self-reliant Q gaushala. It has been set up in collaboration with which of the following companies? A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) B. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) C. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) D. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Answer: B. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) ) Recently, Prime Minister of India has inauguratedGAIL (India) Limitedfirst compressed biogas facilityat which of Q the following places? A. Ranchi B. Gwalior C. Bhopal D. Dhanbad Answer: A. Ranchi 6 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently,7th Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP2024)has been introduced to further strengthen theMake in India Q initiative. This initiative will be led by which of the following government department? A. Department for Promotion of Industry and InternalTrade (DPIIT) B. Department of Commerce C. Department of Expenditure D. Department of Financial Services Answer: A. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) ) Recently, which of the following organisation has launched micro-services based integrated supply chain management Q system –Anna Darpan? A. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) B. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) C. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) D. Food Corporation of India (FCI) Answer: D. Food Corporation of India (FCI) ) Recently,Bodo Jou Gwran, a potent brew with 16.11% alcohol content has received GI Tag from whichof the Q following states? A. Mizoram B. Assam C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Sikkim Answer: B. Assam he Bodo Traditional Brewers Association secured GI tags for threedistinctricebeervarieties,eachwith T unique flavours and historical significance. ○ LeadingthelistisBodoJouGwran,apotentbrewwith16.11%alcoholcontent,thestrongestamong the Bodo rice beers. ○ NextisMaibraJouBidwi(locallyknownasMaibraZwuBidwi),aceremonialbeverageservedasa welcome drink, prepared from fermented half-cooked rice. ○ The third variant,Bodo Jou Gishi,continues the tradition ofrice-based alcoholic fermentation. In addition to beverages,four notable Bodo dishesalso earned GI recognition. ○ BodoNapham,afermentedfishdishpreparedoverthreemonths,BodoOndla,aricepowdercurry infusedwithgarlicandginger,BodoGwkha(GwkaGwkhi),afestivedishenjoyedduringtheBwisagu festival, and Bodo Narzi,asemi-fermenteddelicacymadewithjuteleaves,allreflecttherichculinary traditions of the Bodo community. Adding to the list, the Bodo Aronai, a traditional cloth symbolising the Bodo culture,alsoearnedaGItag. Known for itsintricate designsinspired by nature,it is customarily used to honour guests. ) Recently, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have established a joint venture Q (JV) namedBEL IAI AeroSystems Private Ltd. This joint venture (JV) is headquartered in __________. A. Delhi B. Mumbai C. Bengaluru D. Hyderabad Answer: A. Delhi ) Recently, which of the following companies and Royal Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Morocco has signed a Q contract to locally manufacture150 Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhaP 8x8) Combat vehiclesfor Moroccan Defence forces? A. Bharat Dynamics Ltd. B. Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) C. MTAR Technologies D. Mahindra Defence System Answer: B. Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) 7 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) As per recent information, who among the following is set to publish his/her first memoir titled “Mother Mary Comes Q to Me” in September 2025? A. Kiran Desai B. Jhumpa Lahiri C. Amitav Ghosh D. Arundhati Roy Answer: D. Arundhati Roy ) In order to boost the educational infrastructure for the tribal Q communities, the Prime Minister has recently inaugurated how many Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)? A. 18 B. 33 C. 40 D. 58 Answer: C. 40 ) Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the‘Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA)’ Q from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. What is the total outlay of the scheme? A. Rs. 60,210 crore B. Rs. 79,156 crore C. Rs. 84,246 crore D. Rs. 92,216 crore Answer: B. Rs. 79,156 crore hartiAabaJanjatiyaGramUtkarshAbhiyanenvisionssaturationofcriticalgapsinsocialinfrastructure, D health, education, and livelihood, through 25 interventions implemented by 17-line ministries of the Government of Indiabyconvergence and outreach. It ensuresholistic and sustainable developmentoftribal areas and communities. TheAbhiyanwillcoveraround63,843villagesbenefittingmorethan5croretribalpeoplein549districtsand 2,911 blocksspread across alltribal majority villagesandaspirational blocksin30 States/UTs. The scheme receivedCabinet approvalon18th September2024. Funding:To be shared betweenCentreandState Tenure:5 Years(2024-25 to 2028-29) ) Recently, government has announced thatinterest rates on various small savings schemes, including PublicProvident Q Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate (NSC), will remain unchanged for third consecutive quarter starting from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Interest rate for PPF has been retained at _______. A. 6.2% B. 7.1% C. 8.4% D. 5.6% Answer: B. 7.1% 8 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) What is India's overall global ranking among 67 economies in the recently released Institute for Management Q Development’sWorld Talent Ranking 2024? A. 46th B. 58th th C. 60 D. 54th Answer: B. 58th ) As per recent information, which of the following states has earned the top spot inUrban Q Governance Index (UGI) 2024? A. Sikkim B. Nagaland C. Kerala D. Karnataka Answer: C. Kerala ) Recently,Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)has established new guidelines for Q condoning delay in filing income tax returns (ITRs) claiming refunds or carrying forward losses. As per the guidelines what is the maximum time limit for filing income tax returns (ITR) from the end of relevant assessment year? A. 5 years B. 3 years C. 4 years D. 6 years Answer: A. 5 years Monetary Limits for Authorities: Principal Commissioners of Income Tax (Pr. CsIT/CsIT) are empowered to handle claims ofdelayinfiling ITRs upto₹1 crore. Chief Commissioners of Income Tax (CCsIT)can address claimsbetween ₹1 crore and₹3 crores. Principal Chief Commissioners of Income Tax(Pr. CCsIT)will manage claims exceeding₹3 crores. ondonationofDelayinVerification:TheCentralProcessingCentre(CPC)inBengaluruisnowauthorizedto C process applications for condonation of delay in verifying ITRs. 5-YearDeadlineforClaims:Noapplicationwillbeconsideredifitisfiledbeyondfiveyearsfromtheendof the relevant assessment year. This provision applies to all applications submitted fromOctober 1, 2024,onwards. Six-Month Timeframe:Authorities are required to disposeof applications withinsix monthsof receipt. Supplementary Claims and Court-Ordered Delays: The circular sets specific conditions for addressing supplementary refund claims and claims delayed due to court orders. 9 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) As per recent information, Indian Army in collaboration with which of the following institutes is set to conduct the Q 2nd Edition of ‘Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2024’on theme "Drivers in Nation Building: FuellingGrowth through Comprehensive Security"? A. Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) B. Delhi Policy Group (DPG) C. Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) D. Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) Answer: C. Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) ) Recently,Communicable Diseases Control Campaignor Sanchari Rog Niyantran Campaign has started in which of Q the following states? A. Himachal Pradesh B. Bihar C. Uttar Pradesh D. Gujarat Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh ) Recently, who among the following has been sworn in asMexico’s first woman president? Q A. Judith Suminwa B. Myriam Spiteri Debono C. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova D. Claudia Sheinbaum Answer: D. Claudia Sheinbaum ) Recently, Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition ofBharat Serums and Vaccines Limitedby Q which of the following companies? A. Zydus Lifesciences Limited B. Mankind Pharma Ltd C. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries D. Piramal Enterprises Limited Answer: B. Mankind Pharma Ltd ) Recently, Union Cabinet has approved modification of the existingProductivity Linked Reward (PLR) Schemefor the Q major ports and dock labour Board employees/workers from 2020-21 to 2025-26. PLR has been calculated on the wage ceiling for calculation of Bonus at _______ per month. A. Rs. 3000 B. Rs. 5000 C. Rs. 7000 D. Rs. 9000 Answer: C. Rs. 7000 hemodifiedPLRschemeapplicablefrom2020-21to2025-26willbenefitabout20,704employeesofMajor T Port AuthoritiesandDock Labour Board Employees/workers. The totalfinancial implicationfor the entire periodwill be aboutRs. 200 crore. TheMinistryofPorts,ShippingandWaterwayshasaccordinglymodifiedtheProductivityLinkedReward (PLR) Scheme for all Major Port Authorities and Dock Labour Board employees/workers for the years 2020-21 to 2025-26, increasing weightage for calculation of PLR to port-specific performance instead of weightage to all India performance. Productivity Linked Reward(PLR)hasbeencalculatedonthewageceilingforcalculationofBonusatRs. 7000/- per month. PLR shall be paid annually by enhancing the port-specific performance weightage from 50% to55%and further increasing to60%. TheAll-IndiaPortperformanceweightagewillalsocomedownto40%overaperiodtill2025-26,replacing the existingequal weightage of 50%forAll India port performanceandspecific Port performance. Note:ProductivityLinkedReward(PLR)isanexistingschemefortheemployees/workersofMajorPortTrusts andDockLabourBoard,whereinfinancialrewardisbeinggrantedtoemployees/workersonayearlybasisbased onthesettlementarrivedatbetweenManagementandtheLabourFederationsoftheMajorPortAuthorities.This scheme is managed by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. 10 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, Union Cabinet has approved to confer the status ofClassical Language Q to five languages. Identify which one is NOT among them? A. Marathi B. Dogri C. Assamese D. Prakrit Answer: B. Dogri ) Recently, Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a ‘Letter of Intent,’ enabling Q India to join the‘Energy Efficiency Hub’. Which of the following organizations/companies has been designated as the implementing agency for the Hub on behalf of India? A. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) B. Central Electricity Authority of India (CEA) C. REC Limited D. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) Answer: A. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) About International Energy Efficiency Hub: It is a globalplatform dedicatedtofostering collaboration and promotingenergy efficiency worldwide. It was established in 2020 as the successor to the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC),in which India was a member. ○ IPEEC was an autonomous partnership ofnationsfoundedin2009bytheGroupof8(G8)topromote collaboration on energy efficiency. Its mandate was terminated in December 2019. The hub brings together governments, international organizations, and private sector entities to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions. Member countries: Sixteen countries have joined the Hub (A rgentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, European Commission, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Russia,SaudiArabia, United States and United Kingdom). ItsSecretariatis hosted at theInternational Energy Agency (IEA)inParis, France. ) As per recent information, thePetroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)has established a committee, Q headed by __________, to address the issue of ending monopolies in gas transmission and marketing. A. V. Satish Kumar B. Ajay Tyagi C. Hardeep Singh Puri D. Anil Kumar Jain Answer: B. Ajay Tyagi ) Recently, Union Cabinet has approved therationalization of all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)operating under Q Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s into two-umbrella Schemes viz. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana. Which of the following is NOT a component of PM-RKVY? A. Crop Diversification Programme B. National Food Security Mission C. Rainfed Area Development D. Soil Health Management Answer: B. National Food Security Mission he PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY) will be implemented T with total proposed expenditure ofRs.1,01,321.61 crore. ○ Out of the total proposed expenditure of Rs. 1,01,321.61 crore, theprojectedexpendituretowardsthe central share of DA&FW is Rs. 69,088.98 crore, and the states share is Rs. 32,232.63 crore.This includesRs. 57,074.72 croreforRKVYandRs. 44,246.89croreforKY. These Schemes are implemented through theState Governments. 11 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers ) Recently, thethird 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tugwas launched at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, Kolkata. What is Q its name? A. Bhishm (Yard 377) B. Bahubali (Yard 355) C. Ashva (Yard 337) D. Veera (Yard 355) Answer: C. Ashva (Yard 337) ) Recently, which of the following organizations has received approval fromInternational MedicalDevice Regulators Q Forum(IMDRF) as an Affiliate Member of the Forum? A. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) B. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) C. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) D. Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Answer: A. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) About International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF): IMDRFisavoluntarygroupofmedicaldeviceregulatorsfromaroundtheworldwhohavecometogetherto buildonthestrongfoundationalworkoftheGlobalHarmonizationTaskForceonMedicalDevices(GHTF)and aims to accelerate international medical device regulatory harmonization and convergence. IMDRFwasestablishedinOctober2011,whenrepresentativesfromthemedicaldeviceregulatoryauthoritiesof Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, Japan and the United States, as well as the World Health Organization (WHO)met in Ottawa to address the establishment and operation of this new Forum. As of now, IMDRF members include national regulatory authorities from the United States, Australia, Canada,theEuropeanUnion,Japan,theUnitedKingdom,Brazil,Russia,China,SouthKorea,Singapore, and theWorld Health Organization (WHO). The United States of America is the current chair and secretariat of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) for 2024. ) Recently, which of the following states has inaugurated India’sfirst supercapacitor manufacturing facilityat Keltron Q Component Complex Limited (KCCL)? A. Jharkhand B. Uttar Pradesh C. Kerala D. Odisha Answer: C. Kerala ) Recently, the Central government launched the pilot phase of thePrime Minister’s Internship Schemeaimingto offer Q 1.25 lakh internship opportunities during the fiscal year 2024-25. What is the eligible age range to qualify for the scheme? A. 19 to 23 years B. 21 to 24 years C. 22 to 26 years D. 20 to 23 years Answer: B. 21 to 24 years ) Recently, which of the following companies has collaborated with theDruk Holding and Investments Ltd (DHI), the Q commercial arm of Bhutan’s government to develop 1,270 megawatts of solar and hydroelectric power project in Bhutan? A. Tata Power B. NTPC Limited C. JSW Energy D. Reliance Enterprises Answer: D. Reliance Enterprises ) As per recent information, India is set to take partin “Euronaval 2024”world’s largest naval defence trade showin Q which of the following countries? A. Germany B. France C. United Kingdom D. Italy 12 © Copyright 2024 Study IQ To Download Current Affairs PDFs join this Telegram Group of Dr. Gaurav Garg -https://t.me/StudyIQPremiumUsers Answer: B. France uronavalis an event organised byGICAN(Groupement des Industries de Construction et Activités Navales) E andSOGENA(a subsidiary of GICAN). ) Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) have introduced a Q systemto block international spoofed calls. Citizens can report such calls using Chakshu facility available on whichof the following platforms/portals? A. e-Sahaj B. Sanchar Saathi C. Nyaya Bandhu D. Udyam Sakhi Answer: B. Sanchar Saathi ) ThePradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP),under which 13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendrashave been Q established as of September 30, 2024, was launched by which of the following ministries? A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare B. Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers C. Ministry of Ayush D. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Answer: B. Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers ) As per recent updates, which of the following countries is NOT participating in the Maritime Exercise"Malabar Q 2024”,scheduled to be hosted by India from 08 to18 October 2024? A. Australia B. United Kingdom C. Japan D. United States of America Answer: B. United Kingdom ) Recently,4th Generation Very Short-Range Air DefenceSystem (VSHORADS)was successfully flight-testedby Q Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). VSHORADS was created by ___________. A. Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), Tezpur B. Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad C. High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune D.Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory(DEAL), Dehradun Answer: B. Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad ) Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the‘Ecomark Rules’under Lifestyle Q for Environment initiative (LiFE). It has replaced the ___________. A. Green India Mission (GIM), 2014 B. Ecomark scheme, 1991 C. National Afforestation Programme (NAP), 2000 D. Forest Fire Protection & Management Scheme (FFPM), 2017 Answer: B. Ecomark scheme, 1991 ) Recently, Researchers from which centre have developed a polymer nanocomposite for pressure sensing and energy Q harvesting applications and used it to invent aprototypeof a road safety sensor? A. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai B. Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), Chennai C. Centre for Nano and Soft matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru D.Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi Answer: C. Centre for Nano and Soft matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru ) The NCC’s Mountaineering Expedition Team recently scaledMountain Abi Gamin (7,355 meters). In which of the Q following Indian states or union territories is Mountain Abi Gamin located? A. Himachal Pradesh B. Ladakh C. Sikkim D. Uttarakhand Answer: D. 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