Current Affairs

Q1) Which ministry and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) to facilitate capital market access for MSMEs on 29 July 2024?
A) Ministry of Commerce and Industry B) Ministry of Defence C) Ministry of Home Affairs D) Ministry of Finance

Correct Ans: B
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Q2) In 2024, which company debuted on the stock exchanges with a 5% premium, becoming India’s
first listed multinational health insurer?
A) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance B) Niva Bupa C) HDFC Life D) Star Health and Allied Insurance Correct Ans: B
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Q3) Due to which of the following one-time provisions did SBI witness a drop in its net profit in Q3 FY24?
A) Loan loss provisions B) CASA ratio decrease C) Interest rate changes D) Pension liabilities Correct Ans: D
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Q4) What was the name of the campaign unveiled by the National Payments Corporation of India
(NPCI) to promote RuPay credit cards at Indian Premier League 2024?
A) RuPay – Digital Revolution B) RuPay – Safe and Secure C) RuPay – Simplify Payments D) RuPay – Link it,
Forget it

Correct Ans: D
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Q5) Where was the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 held?
A) Wellington, New Zealand B) Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea C) Apia, Samoa D) Suva, Fiji Correct Ans: C
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Q6) India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point on .
A) 12 July 2024 B) 22 July 2024 C) 23 July 2024 D) 2 July 2024 Correct Ans: D
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Q7) What was the net profit reported by SBI for Q3 FY24?
A) ₹14,330 crore B) ₹14,205 crore C) ₹9,164 crore D) ₹7,100 crore Correct Ans: C
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Q8) According to the Economic Survey 2023-24 presented in Parliament on 22 July 2024, capital
expenditure for FY24 stood at ₹9.5 lakh crore, an increase of on a year-on-year basis?
A) 19.3% B) 17.6% C) 15.2% D) 28.2% Correct Ans: D
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Q9) The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans rose by how many basis points
(bps) from May 2022 to August 2024, in India?
A) 190 bps B) 119 bps C) 243 bps D) 100 bps Correct Ans: A
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Q10) How much were ICICI Bank's provisions, excluding tax provisions, in Q3 2024?
A) ₹1,500 crore B) ₹1,250 crore C) ₹2,257 crore D) ₹1,050 crore Correct Ans: D
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Q11) Which of the following factors contributed to the increase in net foreign portfolio investment (FPI)
inflows in the equity segment in September 2024?
A) Decrease in domestic growth prospects B) Increase in interest rates in the US C) Unwinding of Yen carry
trade
D) Strengthening of the Indian Rupee

Correct Ans: C
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Q12) The removal of the calendar spread benefit on the expiry day in the derivatives market, as per
SEBI’s reforms, will take effect from:
A) 20 December 2024 B) 1 February 2025 C) 31 March 2025 D) 1 January 2025 Correct Ans: B
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Q13) On which date was the U.S.-VentureWell Global Innovation through Science and Technology
(GIST) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed?
A) 20 December 2024 B) 25 December 2024 C) 15 December 2024 D) 10 December 2024 Correct Ans: A
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Q14) Karur Vysya Bank expanded its presence in Tamil Nadu by opening four new branches in
December 2024 in which cities?
A) Chennai, Vellore, Kanyakumari and Trichy B) Coimbatore, Erode, Trichy and Salem
C) Madurai, Tiruppur, Krishnagiri and Chennai D) Coimbatore, Chennai, Tirunelveli and Thanjavur

Correct Ans: C
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Q15) In November 2024, SEBI implemented six out of seven measures recommended by an expert
panel to regulate which segment of the financial market?
A) Derivatives Market B) Equity Market C) Forex Market D) Debt Market Correct Ans: A
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Q16) During the period from 30 September to 17 October 2024, how much surplus liquidity was
mopped up through variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auctions?
A)
₹1.5 lakh crore B) ₹3.5 lakh crore C) ₹4.1 lakh crore D) ₹2.1 lakh crore Correct Ans: C
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Q17) With which organizations did Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Women's
World Banking (WWB) sign an MoU to extend the Prayaas scheme to SHG individual women in
April 2024?
A) Jeevika, Bihar State Rural Livelihoods Mission and UMED, Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission
B) Suvidha, Gujarat State Rural Livelihoods Mission and Ministry of Rural Development, Government of Gujarat
C) Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India
D) Advait, Kerala State Rural Livelihoods Mission and RUDSET, Karnataka State Rural Livelihoods Mission

Correct Ans: A
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Q18) How did the weighted average lending rate (WALR) on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs change
from August to September 2024, in India?
A) Increased from 9.90% to 9.92% B) Decreased from 9.91% to 9.90% C) Increased from 9.89% to 9.91%
D) Remained unchanged at 9.91%

Correct Ans: B
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Q19) Which of the following is the ultra-premium credit card launched by Axis Bank in partnership with
Visa in August 2024 for individuals with an ultra-high net-worth in India?
A) Regalia Gold B) Amex Platinum C) World Safari D) Primus Correct Ans: D
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Q20) HSBC India's global education payment service, launched in 2024, allows Indian students to pay
fees to over how many international universities and colleges?
A) 400 B) 300 C) 600 D) 500 Correct Ans: C
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Q21) What was the approximate total production of rice during the year 2023-24 in India?
A) 5120.25 LMT B) 8953.25 LMT C) 1378.25 LMT D) 527.25 LMT Correct Ans: C
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Q22) Where was the September 2024 conference for Directors on the Boards of Small Finance Banks
(SFBs) organised by the Reserve Bank of India held?
A) Delhi B) Bengaluru C) Mumbai D) Kolkata Correct Ans: B
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Q23) Under The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024, what is the penalty
imposed on violators of the provisions mentioned in the Bill?
A) Between ₹10,000 and ₹15 lakh B) Between ₹10,000 and ₹10 lakh C) Between ₹50,000 and ₹15 lakh
D) Between ₹5,000 and ₹5 lakh

Correct Ans: A
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Q24) In September 2024, the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha announced the introduction of which of
the following in its monsoon session?
A) Zero Hour B) A digital legislative portal C) Transgenders' representation in Assembly D) A new tourism policy

Correct Ans: A
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Q25) Who among the following secured his first Formula 1 victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in
September 2024?
A) Oscar Piastri B) Charles Leclerc C) Max Verstappen D) Lando Norris Correct Ans: A
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Q26) In January 2024, the Government of India, launched a flagship program ‘Centre of Excellence
(CoE) in Intelligent Internet of Things (IIoT) Sensors’, at which place?
A) Hyderabad B) Bengaluru C) Pune D) Kochi Correct Ans: D
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Q27) What is the name of the blockchain framework launched by the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology, Government of India in September 2024?
A) Krishi-Blockchain Technology Stack B) Bharat-Blockchain Technology Stack C) Vikram-Blockchain Technology
Stack
D) Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack

Correct Ans: D
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Q28) Between September 2023 and March 2024, according to the financial stability report of the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of banks declined to .
A) 130.3% B) 110% C) 101.3% D) 120% Correct Ans: A
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Q29) How many medals and Medallions of Excellence were won by India at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 in
France?
A) 16 B) 4 C) 12 D) 8 Correct Ans: A
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Q30) Researchers of which of the following Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) have developed a nano-
sensor to swiftly detect Cytokines, crucial proteins in disease progression, in April 2024?
A) IIT Hyderabad B) IIT Jodhpur C) IIT Kharagpur D) IIT Madras Correct Ans: B
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Q31) Which Indian Navy ship visited Port Louis, Mauritius in June 2024, as part of a long-range
deployment?
A) INS Sunayna B) INS Vikrant C) INS Talwar D) INS Shivalik Correct Ans: A
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Q32) What was the average (median) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) in India from September 1962 to 30
October 2024?
A) 4.200% B) 4.000% C) 4.500% D) 3.000% Correct Ans: B
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Q33) Which of the following banks announced in June 2024 that it would increase its equity stake in
Max Life Insurance by acquiring additional shares worth ₹336 crore?
A) HDFC Bank B) Kotak Mahindra Bank C) Axis Bank D) ICICI Bank Correct Ans: C
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Q34) In 2024, BOBCARD LIMITED introduced the TIARA Credit Card exclusively designed for which of
the following groups?
A) Business owners B) Students C) Senior citizens D) Women Correct Ans: D
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Q35) In February 2024, which company partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to jointly
research 6G technologies and their societal impact on India?
A) Sony B) Nokia C) Microsoft D) Samsung Correct Ans: B
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Q36) What was the net foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflow amount recorded in September 2024?
A) US $9.6 billion B) US $5.9 billion C) US $6.6 billion D) US $7.9 billion Correct Ans: A
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Q37) ICICI Bank’s net interest margin (NIM) in Q3 2024 was .

A)
4.35% B) 4.43% C) 4.53% D) 4.65% Correct Ans: B
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Q38) Which of the following signed the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) in September 2024?
A) Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Republic of Indonesia
B) Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Republic of Congo
C) Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Republic of Uzbekistan
D) Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Republic of South Africa

Correct Ans: C
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Q39) When did ISRO launch a microsatellite equipped with advanced payloads designed for
environmental monitoring, disaster management and remote sensing applications?
A)
16 August 2024 B) 8 September 2024 C) 8 August 2024 D) 16 September 2024 Correct Ans: A
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Q40) When was the third Civil Society Forum of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement held?
A)
August 2024 B) November 2024 C) October 2024 D) September 2024 Correct Ans: D
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Q41) In December 2024, which of the following measures was announced by SEBI to strengthen the
SME IPO framework in India?
A) SEBI eliminated the requirement for minimum shareholder numbers in SME IPOs.
B) Promoters are restricted from selling more than 50% of their holding in an IPO.
C) Promoters' Offer for Sale (OFS) is now capped at 30% of the issue size.
D) Promoters are restricted from selling more than 85% of their holding in an IPO.

Correct Ans: B
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Q42) What was the weighted average call rate (WACR) during the period from 16 September to 17
October 2024?
A)
6.52% B) 6.50% C) 6.48% D) 6.75% Correct Ans: B
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Q43) On which day did Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurate the 'Run for Unity' event in New
Delhi as part of National Unity Day?
A)
29 October 2024 B) 21 October 2024 C) 31 October 2024 D) 25 October 2024 Correct Ans: A
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Q44) Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the soft launch of India’s first indigenous antibiotic, Nafithromycin,
in November 2024. This antibiotic offers how many times more efficacy compared to
azithromycin, with just three doses?
A)
3x B) 7x C) 10x D) 5x Correct Ans: C
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Q45) played the dual role of an organiser and player in the HSBC India Legends golf
championship held at the Jaypee Greens in Greater Noida from 30 August to 1 September in
2024.
A)
Digvijay Singh B) Jyoti Randhawa C) Amandeep Johl Singh D) Jeev Milkha Singh Correct Ans: D
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Q46) Apart from English, how many Indian languages does the AI model ‘Sarvam-1’ support as of October
2024?
A)
5 B) 10 C) 8 D) 13 Correct Ans: B
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Q47) ICICI Bank reported a 24% rise in net profit for Q3 2024, beating estimates. What was the Net
Interest Margin (NIM) during this period?
A)
4.63% B) 4.73% C) 4.23% D) 4.43% Correct Ans: D
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Q48) On 22 October 2024, the Reserve Bank updated its 'alert list' of unauthorised forex trading
platforms by adding how many more entities?
A)
9 B) 16 C) 13 D) 11 Correct Ans: C
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Q49) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Inaugurated which of the following High-Performance
Computing (HPC) Systems tailored for Weather and Climate Research in September 2024?
A)
Arka and Arunika B) Trinetra and Arka C) PARAM Seva and Trinetra D) Chandra and Trinetra Correct Ans: A
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Q50) The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, replaces which of the following Acts?
A) The Aircraft Act, 1934 B) The Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020
C) The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) Act, 2008 D) Air Corporations Act, 1953

Correct Ans: A
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Q51) The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, paid an official visit to India on
which dates in 2024?
A) 27 − 29 October 2024 B) 04 − 05 October 2024 C) 14 − 15 October 2024 D) 28 − 29 September 2024
Correct Ans: A
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Q52) In December 2024, the 52nd meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was held under
which section of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934?
A) Section 45ZB B) Section 45ZC C) Section 45ZM D) Section 45ZL Correct Ans: A
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Q53) The Opening Ceremony of MALABAR 2024, under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command, was
held onboard with which Indian Naval Ship at Visakhapatnam?
A) INS Vikrant B) INS Shivalik C) INS Kolkata D) INS Satpura Correct Ans: D
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Q54) SBI expects to plough back how much in profits by the end of FY24?
A) ₹14,205 crore B) ₹9,164 crore C) ₹40,000 crore D) ₹47,620 crore Correct Ans: C
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Q55) launched digital prediabetes risk checker tool for early diagnosis in November 2024 in India.
A) Apollo Labs B) Metropolis Labs C) Redcliffe Labs D) Glenmark Labs Correct Ans: C
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Q56) In August 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set up a 10-member committee under Deputy
Governor Michael Debabrata Patra to benchmark its statistics against global standards. By
when was/is the committee expected to submit its report?
A) End of November 2024 B) End of October 2024 C) End of September 2024 D) End of December 2024
Correct Ans: A
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Q57) Who is the director of the film 'To Kill a Tiger', which was nominated in the ‘Best Feature
Documentary’ category for the Oscars 2024?
A) Anshuman Vichare B) Nisha Pahuja C) Kartiki Gonsalves D) Supriyo Sen Correct Ans: B
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Q58) What was the gross inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India during April-August 2024?
A) US $9.6 billion B) US $36.1 billion C) US $23.5 billion D) US $27.4 billion Correct Ans: B
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Q59) Released in 2024, ‘The Scientist Entrepreneur: Empowering Millions of Women’ is the
autobiography of which Indian activist?
A) Manasi Pradhan B) Sunitha Krishnan C) Swati Maliwal D) Kalpana Sankar Correct Ans: D
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Q60) In October 2024, which institution introduced a compact device aimed at the early detection of
breast cancer?
A) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru B) Indian Institute of Technology, Indore C) Indian Institute of
Technology, Bombay
D) All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Correct Ans: B
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Q61) Which fiscal condition related to India's trade balance did the Economic Survey 2024 report for
FY24?
A) Increased trade deficit compared to FY23 B) Narrowed trade deficit C) Decline in foreign reserves D) Large
trade surplus

Correct Ans: B
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Q62) What market share does Axis Bank hold in the UPI Payer Payment service Provider (PSP) space as
of Q2 FY25?
A)
~25% B) ~31% C) ~36% D) ~20% Correct Ans: B
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Q63) In October 2024, Bank of Baroda (BoB) announced the sale of its Oman operations to Bank
Dhofar. What was the value of BoB’s Oman operations?
A) 113.35 million Omani Rials B) 125.50 million Omani Rials C) 120 million Omani Rials D) 100 million Omani
Rials

Correct Ans: A
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Q64) In July 2024, the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) announced the
expansion of 90% insurance cover for exporters with a credit limit of ₹ .
A)
20 crore B) 50 crore C) 10 crore D) 100 crore Correct Ans:
B
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Q65) What milestone did the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India achieve in October 2024?
A) 20 crore client codes B) 3 crore mobile trading app downloads C) 10 crore unique investors D) 16.9 crore
client codes

Correct Ans: A
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Q66) How much FDI did India attract between April 2014 and March 2024 as a result of initiatives like
'Make in India'?
A)
$784.23 billion B) $720.98 billion C) $667.41 billion D) $600.50 billion Correct Ans:
C
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Q67) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024, will initially apply to how
many states?
A)
4 B) 5 C) 2 D) 1 Correct Ans:
C
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Q68) What was HDFC Bank's net interest income (NII) in Q2 FY25?
A)
₹30,110 crore B) ₹2,700 crore C) ₹3,310 crore D) ₹29,837 crore Correct Ans:
A
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Q69) As of March 2024, what were the Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) and Net Non-Performing
Assets (NNPA) ratios for Indian banks?
A)
2.8% and 0.6% B) 3.1% and 1.2% C) 4.5% and 1.8% D) 5.0% and 2.5% Correct Ans:
A
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Q70) Which edition of the NDC Course at National Defence College is scheduled from 6 January 2025
to 28th November 2025?
A) 65th B) 70th C) 100th D) Correct Ans: A
75th
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Q71) On August 22, 2024, Bandhan Bank launched 'Avni' savings account, a product specially
designed for women that offers personal accident insurance cover of .
A)
₹5 lakh B) ₹2 lakh C) ₹10 lakh D) ₹8 lakh Correct Ans: C
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Q72) What reduction in import duty on gold was proposed to curb smuggling and stimulate the
organised jewellery sector by Budget 2024?
A)
From 10% to 5% B) From 15% to 6% C) From 15% to 10% D) From 12% to 6% Correct Ans: B
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Q73) How many Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by India and Singapore in
September 2024 to strengthen the cooperation between the two nations?
A)
Two B) Five C) Four D) Three Correct Ans: C
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Q74) Which of the following statements is true regarding the lending rates of scheduled commercial
banks (SCBs) in September 2024, in India?
A) The weighted average lending rate decreased for fresh loans and remained unchanged for outstanding
loans.
B) The weighted average lending rate decreased for outstanding loans and remained unchanged for fresh
loans.
C) The weighted average lending rate remained unchanged for both fresh and outstanding loans.
D) The weighted average lending rate increased for both fresh and outstanding loans.

Correct Ans: A
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Q75) The wheat variety was launched in India in October 2024.

A) NWS-2199 Badshah B) NWS-2184 Badshah C) NWS-2194 Badshah D) NWS-2164 Badshah Correct Ans: C
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Q76) In October 2024, HDFC Bank officially announced the divestment of its entire 100% stake in
HDFC Education and Development Services Pvt. Ltd (HDFC Edu) to Vama Sundari Investments for
₹192 crore. What is the price per share for this transaction?
A) ₹5.60 per share B) ₹8.40 per share C) ₹9.60 per share D) ₹10.80 per share Correct Ans: C
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Q77) TCS has proposed several research initiatives in collaboration with Brazil's Insper Institution.
Which of the following is part of these initiatives?
A) AI for cybersecurity B) Space exploration technologies C) Satellite geo-sensing for agriculture and oil rigs
D) Renewable energy research

Correct Ans: C
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Q78) The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, introduced in Lok Sabha in July 2024, proposed to set up
how many statutory authorities?
A) Six B) Two C) Three D) Ten Correct Ans: C
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Q79) As of 1 November 2024, how many T20I centuries has Rohit Sharma scored, tying him with Glenn
Maxwell for the most in this format?
A) Five B) Seven C) Eight D) Three Correct Ans: C
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Q80) Which of the following states is home to India's first Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP)?
A) Tamil Nadu B) Assam C) Gujarat D) Maharashtra Correct Ans: B
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 Q81) Which of the following banks appointed Amitava Chatterjee as its Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer, effective 30 December 2024?
A) ICICI Bank B) State Bank of India C) Punjab National Bank D) Jammu & Kashmir Bank Correct Ans: D
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Q82) LIC increased its stake in Bank of Maharashtra to 7.10% by acquiring 25.96 crore shares at what
price through QIP in October 2024?
A) ₹65.36 B) ₹50.25 C) ₹60.63 D) ₹57.36 Correct Ans: D
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Q83) In August 2024, which of the Indian Institute of Technology developed shoes that generate
electricity, track location in real time for Armed forces?
A) IIT Delhi B) IIT Kanpur C) IIT Indore D) IIT Bombay Correct Ans: C
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Q84) How much did ICICI Bank’s total advances grow on a year-on-year basis in Q3 2024?
A) 3.9% B) 21.4% C) 15.8% D) 18.5% Correct Ans: D
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19.48%

Q85) When did Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurate Phase-2 of the Khelo India Rising Talent
Identification (KIRTI) programme?
A) 19 July 2024 B) 12 March 2024 C) 19 June 2024 D) 19 August 2024 Correct Ans: A
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24.06%

Q86) Which of the following stages of the 2024 Hyundai Archery World Cup was held in Antalya, Turkey
from 18 June to 23 June, 2024?
A) Stage 1 B) Stage 2 C) Stage 4 D) Stage 3 Correct Ans: D
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Q87) In July 2024, Asia’s first health research-related 'Pre-clinical Network Facility' under the Coalition
of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) was inaugurated in which city?
A) Bengaluru B) Faridabad C) Pune D) Patiala Correct Ans: B
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Q88) Spain won its UEFA European Championships title in history as it beat England 2-1 in the
Euro Cup 2024 final on 15 July 2024.
A) third B) fourth C) fifth D) second Correct Ans: B
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Q89) What is the name of the advanced machine learning framework developed by IIT Guwahati for
the semiconductor industry in August 2024?
A) SHARK B) LEAP C) WEKA D) GAP Correct Ans: B
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34.05%

Q90) SBI's loan loss provisions increased by how much percentage in Q3 FY24 year-over-year?
A) 35.5% B) 13.02% C) 10.75% D) 36.05% Correct Ans: C
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22.72%
Q91) On 21 September 2024, the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit was hosted by President Joseph R
Biden, Jr. in Wilmington, Delaware. Which of the following areas was NOT a focus of the Quad's
initiatives discussed during the Summit?
A) Cybersecurity development B) Climate change response C) Military defense cooperation
D) Strengthening maritime
security
Correct Ans: C
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Q92) By how much percentage did Axis Bank's operating profit increase on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in
Q2 FY25?
A) 18% B) 22% C) 26% D) 24% Correct Ans: A
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20.20%

Q93) What was ICICI Bank's net NPA ratio at the end of Q3 2024?
A) 0.55% B) 0.44% C) 0.50% D) 0.43% Correct Ans: B
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16.47%

Q94) The government extended 'Samarth' (Capacity Building Scheme in Textile Sector) by in October
2024.

A) five years B) two years C) six years D) three years Correct Ans: B
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30.12%

Q95) By how much percentage did Axis Bank's Net Interest Income grow year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 FY25?
A) 15% B) 6% C) 11% D) 9% Correct Ans: D
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24.17%

Q96) During a special campaign conducted from 2-31 October 2024, with a focus on minimising
pendency and promoting Swachhata, how much revenue did Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and
financial institutions in India realise through scrap disposal?
A) ₹4.5 crore B) ₹3.5 crore C) ₹2 crore D) ₹4 crore Correct Ans: A
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15.00%

Q97) At a workshop hosted at its campus in May-June 2024, a team from IIT Dharwad unveiled the
world’s first
assistance drone.
A) fire rescue B) military surveillance C) agricultural survey D) vaccine and medicine distribution Correct Ans: A
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Q98) In October 2024, India’s first village, related to which of the following, was inaugurated in
Dehradun?
A) Defence personnel B) Dancers C) Writers D) Pottery Correct Ans: C
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Q99) Which edition of Fit India Swachhata Freedom Run was organised in October 2024 with an aim
to indulge people in fitness activities?
A) Third B) Fourth C) Sixth D) Fifth Correct Ans: D
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26.36%
Q100) Who among the following became the first-ever Norway chess women champion at the Norway
Chess super- tournament which concluded on 7 June 2024?
A) Nina Hagesather B) Ju Wenjun C) Monika Machlik D) Viktorija Ni Correct Ans: B
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Q101) SBI Card, India's largest pure-play credit card issuer, in partnership with Singapore Airlines, the
national carrier of Singapore, has launched the SBI Card in October 2024.
A) KrisFlyer B) FlyMore C) Aeroplan D) AirPass Correct Ans: A
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Q102) When was the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Armed Forces Medical Services
(AFMS) and IIT Delhi signed to develop novel medical devices and focus on solving health issues
specific to serving soldiers in varied terrains?
A) April 2024 B) January 2023 C) March 2023 D) July 2024 Correct Ans: A
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19.45%

Q103) What is the expected trend in credit growth for Banks and NBFCs in FY25, according to the ICRA
report released on 24 October 2024?
A) A steady slowdown B) A sharp decline C) No change D) A sharp increase Correct Ans: A
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Q104) How many biotech products were launched by Indian startups at the Global Bio-India held in
September 2024, highlighting the country's emerging talent in bioscience?
A) 11 B) 14 C) 5 D) 7 Correct Ans: A
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22.27%

Q105) Which bank received approval and Authorised Dealer Category 1 license from the RBI to provide
a wide range of foreign exchange services in October 2024?
A) Suryoday Small Finance Bank B) Au Small Finance Bank C) Jana Small Finance Bank D) Ujjivan Small Finance
Bank

Correct Ans: D
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26.56%

Q106) In October 2024, in the State of Uttar Pradesh v. Lalta Prasad Vaish, the Supreme Court upheld
the power of state governments to regulate which of the following?
A) Goods and Service Tax (GST) B) Royality of mines C) Industrial alcohol D) Foreign trade Correct Ans: C
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Q107) State Bank of India raised ₹5,000 crore through additional tier-I (AT-I) bonds at a
coupon rate
in October 2024.
A) 6.13% B) 7.98% C) 5.01% D) 9.45% Correct Ans: B
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22.61%

Q108) In September 2024, National Health Authority signed MoU with which institute for the
development of digital public goods for AI in healthcare?
A) IIT Madras B) IIT Delhi C) IIT Kanpur D) IIT Bombay Correct Ans: C
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47.98%

Q109) Which of the following editions of India-Australia Maritime Security Dialogue was held on 13
August 2024 in Canberra?
A) 4th B) 1st C) 6th D) Correct Ans: C
3rd
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Q110) In which of the following cities did Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, inaugurate
India’s first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers, in October 2024?
A) Hyderabad B) Bengaluru C) Jaipur D) Pune Correct Ans: D
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39.88%

Q111) Standard Capital Markets issued Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) worth in 2024.
A) ₹500 crore B) ₹300 crore C) ₹700 crore D) ₹200 crore Correct Ans: A
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15.39%

Q112) Which of the following statements is correct about Avani Lekhara with respect to her
performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympic games?
A) She claimed her third gold medal. B) She set a new Paralympic record of 259.6 points.
C) She claimed her second bronze medal. D) She set a new Paralympic record of 249.7 points.

Correct Ans: D
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Q113) When was the signing ceremony for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)
Clean Economy Agreement, Fair Economy Agreement, and Agreement on IPEF held?
A) September 2024 B) June 2023 C) October 2023 D) June 2024 Correct Ans: A
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15.01%

Q114) How many major capital acquisition contracts did the Ministry of Defence sign in March 2024 as
part of the 'Aatmanirbharta in Defence'?
A) Five B) Four C) Three D) Six Correct Ans: A
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21.14%

Q115) In July 2024, the Government of India upgraded the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
Corporation to which category of Central Public Sector Enterprises?
A) Schedule D B) Schedule A C) Schedule B D) Schedule C Correct Ans: B
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Q116) What was HDFC Bank’s net interest margin (NIM) for Q2 FY25?
A) 3.55% B) 3.46% C) 3.47% D) 3.50% Correct Ans: B
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19.81%

Q117) In March 2024, the Prime Minister inaugurated a semiconductor fabrication facility at Dholera,
and two Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facilities in which locations?
A) Hyderabad and Bengaluru B) Guwahati and Ahmedabad C) Morigaon and Sanand D) Vadodara and Lucknow

Correct Ans: C
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40.58%

Q118) What is the maximum limit for a contactless payment transaction using a debit or credit card in
India as of 2024?
A) ₹1,000 B) ₹10,000 C) ₹5,000 D) ₹500 Correct Ans: C
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68.02%
Q119) In November 2024, which of the following banks launched e-Bank Guarantee (e-BG) facility in
partnership with NeSL, replacing the physical documentation usually associated with issuing
BG?
A) Syndicate Bank B) Punjab and Sind Bank C) Indian Overseas Bank D) UCO Bank Correct Ans: B
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24.19%
Q120) The UEFA Champions League 2024 final took place on 1 June 2024 at Wembley Stadium located in
.
A) New York B) California C) Tokiyo D) London Correct Ans: D
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Q121) Which of the following online travel platforms has teamed up with Bank of Baroda to introduce a
co-branded travel debit card in September 2024?
A) [Link] B) [Link] C) [Link] D) [Link] Correct Ans: C
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Q122) Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme was inaugurated at which place in
March 2024 with an aim to hunt sporting talents in school children between 9 and 18 years of
age?
A) Dehradun B) Chandigarh C) New Delhi D) Lucknow Correct Ans: B
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48.65%

Q123) What is the projected fiscal deficit for the financial year 2024-25, as per the Union Budget?
A) 4.5% B) 5.1% C) 3.9% D) 4.9% Correct Ans: B
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52.80%

Q124) On 7 October 2024, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Axis Bank have partnered for a
loan of how many million to promote green and blue finance in India?
A) $700 million B) $500 million C) $1200 million D) $300 million Correct Ans: B
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21.63%

Q125) In which country was the 44th session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses
(CCNFSDU) held from 2 October to 6 October 2024?
A) Canada B) Germany C) New Zealand D) Peru Correct Ans: B
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23.03%

Q126) How many Atal Tinkering Labs have been established across India as of October 2024?
A) 10,000 B) 12,000 C) 5,000 D) 8,000 Correct Ans: A
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Q127) The establishment of how many Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence (AI-COEs) (focused
on health, agriculture, and sustainable cities) were announced by Union Education Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan in
October 2024?
A) Five B) Three C) Seven D) Two Correct Ans: B
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27.05%

Q128) When did Manoj Mittal take charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Small
Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)?
A) October 2024 B) September 2024 C) June 2024 D) July 2024 Correct Ans: D
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30.24%

Q129) What is the tenure of the 'Vijay Fixed Deposits' scheme introduced by RBL Bank in 2024?
A) 365 days B) 500 days C) 1 year D) 1000 days Correct Ans: B
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29.92%
Q130) In Equestrian, who has become the first Indian rider to win a three-star Grand Prix event held at
Lipica, Slovenia in June 2024?
A) Shruti Vora B) Fouaad Mirza C) Anush Agarwalla D) Imtiaz Anees Correct Ans: A
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32.30%

Q131) What is the estimated Nominal GDP or GDP at Current Prices for India in the year 2023-24 as per
NSSO?
A) ₹306.89 lakh crore B) ₹286.32 lakh crore C) ₹276.45 lakh crore D) ₹296.58 lakh crore Correct Ans: D
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23.95%

Q132) In November 2024, the Cabinet approved an equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore in which public
sector undertaking for FY25?
A) Antrix Corporation B) Fertilizer Corporation of India C) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited D) Food Corporation of
India

Correct Ans: D
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29.71%

Q133) Where was the new East Africa Representative Office of India Exim Bank inaugurated in May 2024?
A) Nairobi, Kenya B) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia C) Lagos, Nigeria D) Dares Salaam, Tanzania Correct Ans: A
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Q134) The U.S.- Nigeria Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000,
entered into force on May 13, 2024.
A) Air B) Water C) Rail D) Road Correct Ans: A
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40.53%

Q135) According to Securities and Exchange Board of India, how many unique mutual fund (MF)
investors were there in India, as of June 2024?
A) 2.2 crore B) 9.6 crore C) 4.7 crore D) 3.6 crore Correct Ans: C
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21.63%

Q136) For which body part or organ did the Indian Institute of Technology Madras researchers develop
an enhanced drug delivery method in October 2024?
A) Eyes B) Liver C) Nose D) Pancreas Correct Ans: A
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Q137) Which of the following countries signed a bilateral Customs Cooperation Arrangement
agreement in August 2024?
A) India and Singapore B) India and New Zealand C) New Zealand and Bhutan D) Singapore and New Zealand

Correct Ans: B
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Q138) What is the title of Arundhati Roy's first memoir, which is set to release in September 2025?
A) The Mother’s Heart B) Memoirs of a Silent Woman C) Mother Mary Comes to Me D) Journey of the Soul

Correct Ans: C
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Q139) Which edition of the Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2024 was inaugurated by CM
Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in October 2024?
A) 11th B) 17th C) 19th D) Correct Ans: B
13th
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Q140) Which of the following is NOT one of the three lines of effort for the Atlantic Partnership of
September 2024?
A) Military Defense Cooperation B) Ocean-based Food Security C) Sustainable Blue Economy
D) Science Capacity Building and Exchange

Correct Ans: A
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Q141) Which bank merged with AU Small Finance Bank as per the approval of the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) in 2024?
A) Fincare Small Finance Bank B) Equitas Small Finance Bank C) Janalakshmi Small Finance Bank
D) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

Correct Ans: A
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31.56%

Q142) What was the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in HDFC Bank’s total deposits as of Q2 FY25?
A) 5% B) 10% C) 15% D) 20% Correct Ans: C
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19.31%

Q143) Which film was selected as the opening film for the Indian Panorama section at IFFI 2024?
A) Karkhanu B) Swatantrya Veer Savarkar C) Kalki 2898 AD D) 12th Fail Correct Ans: B
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Q144) In October 2024, ISRO has acquired how many 400 kg-satellites for an essential mission
called Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX)?
A) 2 B) 6 C) 4 D) 5 Correct Ans: A
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Q145) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established an eight-member committee to develop a
Framework for Responsible and Ethical AI (FREE-AI) adoption in the financial sector in
December 2024. Who is the
chairperson of this committee?
A) Raghuram Rajan B) Arvind Subramanian C) Urjit Patel D) Pushpak Bhattacharyya Correct Ans: D
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49.85%

Q146) Which edition of the South Asian Junior Athletics Championships was held at the Jawaharlal
Nehru Stadium, Chennai from 11-13 September 2024?
A) 3 rd
B) 4th C) 7th D) Correct Ans: B
5th
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Q147) When was the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and UAE entered into force?
A) September 2024 B) January 2024 C) February 2024 D) August 2024 Correct Ans: D
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Q148) In the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on 9 October 2024, how many
members supported the decision to maintain the repo rate at 6.5%?
A) Three out of six B) Five out of six C) Four out of six D) Six out of six Correct Ans: B
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Q149) How many Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) were signed by ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL in
September 2024 with non-governmental entities, enabling private companies to access ISRO's
technologies for
commercial use in various sectors?
A) 50 B) 75 C) 85 D) 25 Correct Ans: B
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12.91%

Q150) Which of the following countries' Senate approved a controversial judicial reform in September
2024 under which judges will be elected by popular vote?
A) Sweden B) Mexico C) New Zealand D) Spain Correct Ans: B
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Q151) What trend has CPI housing (rent) inflation shown from March to August 2024, in India?
A) Increased significantly B) Moderated sequentially C) Fluctuated wildly D) Remained constant Correct Ans: A
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Q152) Which of the following changes was proposed in the 2024 Budget to benefit employees’ social
security through the National Pension Scheme (NPS) as per Budget 2024?
A) Decrease employer contribution from 14% to 10% B) Decrease employee contribution from 14% to 10%
C) Increase employee contribution from 10% to 14% D) Increase employer contribution from 10% to 14%

Correct Ans: D
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Q153) In 2024, which Indian IT company announced the establishment of a new AI-Cloud lab in
Singapore to advance innovations in artificial intelligence and cloud computing?
A) HCL Tech B) TCS C) Infosys D) Wipro Correct Ans: A
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Q154) How many teachers were selected for National Teachers' Awards 2024 including teachers from
the Department of Higher Education and teachers from the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship?
A) 106 B) 65 C) 50 D) 82 Correct Ans: D
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Q155) Which of the following films was NOT part of the feature film line-up at the 55 th International
Film Festival of India (IFFI) under the Indian Panorama section?
A) 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' (Hindi) B) 'Kalki 2898 AD' (Telugu) C) 'Aadujeevitham' (Malayalam) D) 'Raavsaaheb'
(Marathi)
 Correct Ans: A
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Q156) In September 2024, the Union Government launched the upgraded ‘e-Shram: One-stop solution’
portal to provide access to which of the following for the unorganised Sector?
A) Women's safety at working place B) Telemedicine services C) Skill development programmes
D) Different social security schemes
 Correct Ans: D
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Q157) How many startups does India have as of October 2024?

A)
100,000 B) 200,000 C) 120,000 D) 150,000 Correct Ans: D
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22.55%

Q158) According to the World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2024 report, what is India's rank
globally in terms of patents with 64,480 applications?
A)
Second B) Sixth C) Fourth D) Ninth Correct Ans: B
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Q159) Who has been appointed as the Executive Director (Whole-Time Director) of YES Bank for a
three-year term starting 11 December 2024?
A)
Rajesh Sharma B) Manish Jain C) Anil Kumar D) Deepak Mehra Correct Ans: B
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Q160) Which two banks were involved in the ₹25 crore Credit Default Swap (CDS) trade in 2024?
A) Axis Bank and Bank of Baroda B) Punjab National Bank and Yes Bank
C) State Bank of India and Standard Chartered Bank D) HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank

Correct Ans: C
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Q161) Omni Active Health Technologies acquired ENovate Biolife in 2024. What is ENovate Biolife known
for?
A) Botanical health solutions B) Medical devices C) AI health tech D) Genetically engineered ingredients
Correct Ans: A
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Q162) Name the artificial intelligence-enabled chatbot launched by SEBI on 29th July 2024?
A) SARATHI B) SEVA C) SHAKTI D) SAFAR Correct Ans: B
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Q163) In which month of 2024 was the Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Agriculture and Food Industry between
India and Ukraine signed?
A) June B) November C) August D) March Correct Ans: C
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Q164) The Union cabinet in September 2024 approved Chandrayaan-4 and .

A) Jupiter Orbiter Mission B) Mars Orbiter Mission C) Neptune Orbiter Mission D) Venus Orbiter Mission
Correct Ans: D
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 Q165) The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, passed
by the Parliament, aimed to include how many communities in the list of STs of the UT of
Jammu and Kashmir?
A) 4 B) 6 C) 3 D) 2 Correct Ans: A
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Q166) Which of the following is the name of the new high-quality malaria vaccine, developed by the
Serum Institute of India and the University of Oxford, rolled out in Africa from July 2024?
A) R20 B) R24 C) R21 D) R22 Correct Ans: C
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Q167) By how much percentage did SBI's net interest income (NII) increase year-over-year in Q3 FY24?
A) 15.28% B) 3.69% C) 10.75% D) 4.59% Correct Ans: D
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21.66%

Q168) In June 2024, the Supreme Court directed which state to release 137 cusecs of water to Delhi?
A) Uttar Pradesh B) Punjab C) Himachal Pradesh D) Haryana Correct Ans: C
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Q169) What is the name of the savings account launched by Bandhan Bank exclusively for women in
2024?
A) Nari B) Sakhi C) Mahila D) Avni Correct Ans: D
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Q170) Which of the following south Indian states won the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize in 2024 for their
Natural farming model?
A) Karnataka B) Tamil Nadu C) Kerala D) Andhra Pradesh Correct Ans: D
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Q171) Who is the author of the book ‘An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana
Murthy’, published in 2024?
A) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni B) Rohan Murty C) Akshata Narayana Murty D) Sunanda Kulkarni Correct Ans: A
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th
Q172) The 14 Hockey India Junior Women National Championship was held in which place in October
2024?
A) Bhubaneswar B) Hyderabad C) Ranchi D) Cuttack Correct Ans: C
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Q173) In August 2024, the Central Government introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to provide
reservation for which group in the Goa Legislative Assembly?
A) Economically weaker section B) Scheduled Tribes C) Transgender people D) Women Correct Ans: B
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Q174) As of end-March 2024, what was the total quantity of gold held by the Reserve Bank of India?
A) 265.53 metric tonnes B) 822.10 metric tonnes C) 387.26 metric tonnes D) 408.31 metric tonnes
Correct Ans: B
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Q175) SBI's Gross NPA ratio at the end of Q3 FY24 was reduced to how much percentage?
A) 74.17% B) 2.42% C) 13.05% D) 0.64% Correct Ans: B
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Q176) As of March 2024, the Government of India has allowed 100% FDI under the Automatic route in
which of the following sectors?
A) Science and technology sector B) Indian space sector C) Defence sector D) Education sector Correct Ans: B
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Q177) What was the stance of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its October 2024 Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC) meeting?
A) Accommodative B) Hawkish C) Tightening D) Neutral Correct Ans: D
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Q178) In 2024, IIT Kanpur (IIT-K) partnered with the ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth to work on
which healthcare initiative in Uttar Pradesh?
A) Uttar Pradesh Medical Research Hub B) Uttar Pradesh Digital Health Stack C) UP Health Data Integration
Project
D) UP Health Monitoring System

Correct Ans: B
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Q179) The Indian squad of 19 boxers won how many medals in total at the Under-19 World Boxing
Championships 2024, held at Colorado, USA?
A)
10 B) 12 C) 17 D) 19 Correct Ans: C
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Q180) In August 2024, Bharat Biotech International Ltd launched Hillchol, a novel single-strain oral
vaccine for which disease?
A)
Measles B) Cancer C) Cholera D) Chicken pox Correct Ans: C
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Q181) On which date did India’s maiden solar mission Aditya-L1 reach the L1 point (Lagrange point 1)
in 2024, after being launched in September 2023?
A)
25 August B) 6 January C) 6 February D) 25 January Correct Ans: B
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Q182) How many Param Rudra supercomputers worth around ₹130 crore were launched by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on 26 September 2024?
A)
5 B) 3 C) 7 D) 2 Correct Ans: B
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Q183) Who is the author of the biography ‘Manoj Bajpayee: The Definitive Biography’, published in March
2024?
A)
Anustup Basu B) Tanuja Chaturvedi C) Mukesh Manjunath D) Piyush Pandey Correct Ans: D
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28.33%

Q184) According to the World Bank’s India Development Update, what is India's projected GDP growth
rate for FY 2024-25?
A)
8% B) 7% C) 6.5% D) 5% Correct Ans: B
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Q185) Which area is NOT a focus of the agreements signed by India under the Indo-Pacific Economic
Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity in September 2024?
A)
Military Cooperation B) IPEF Overarching arrangement C) Clean Economy D) Fair Economy Correct Ans: A
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Q186) The 11th edition of Indian Coast Guard's National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise &
Workshop (SAREX- 24) will be conducted in .
A)
Chennai B) Kochi C) Mumbai D) Visakhapatnam Correct Ans: B
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Q187) The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Ashok Chandra as the next
Managing Director and CEO of which bank in October 2024?
A)
Canara Bank B) Punjab National Bank C) State Bank of India D) Bank of Baroda Correct Ans: B
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Q188) In October 2024, India signed a major currency swap agreement with the Maldives for how
many millions to help it tide over its current foreign currency crunch?
A)
$950 B) $750 C) $500 D) $250 Correct Ans: B
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Q189) How does the Economic Survey 2024 describe the current investment climate for private sector
growth?
A) Dependent on foreign direct investment B) Encouraging with strong momentum C) Uncertain due to inflation
D) Restrictive due to high-interest rates

Correct Ans: B
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Q190) The 2024 Laureus Sports Awards ceremony was held in which of the following cities?
A) Madrid B) Beijing C) London D) New York Correct Ans: A
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Q191) Which of the following debuted the first-ever generative AI-inspired trophy at the Formula 1
Canadian Grand Prix 2024, in June 2024?
A) Restful Web Services B) Amazon Web Services C) Soap Web Services D) Reliance Web Services Correct Ans:
B
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Q192) What was the average monthly income of rural households in India, as reported by the
NABARD All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) 2021-22, released in October
2024?
A) ₹14,000 B) ₹11,059 C) ₹12,698 D) ₹10,500 Correct Ans: C
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Q193) India ranks in global ethanol production as per India-Biotech-Handbook-2024.

A) sixth B) third C) second D) fourth Correct Ans: B
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Q194) According to the 2023-2024 Human Development Report (HDR), India's Human Development
 Index (HDI) value is .
A) 2.763 B) 1.109 C) 0.644 D) 0.984 Correct Ans: C
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Q195) Which two banks have been fined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) due to regulatory non-
compliance in September 2024?
A) IndusInd and Kotak Mahindra Bank B) SBI and Punjab National Bank C) HDFC and Axis Bank
D) ICICI and Bank of
Baroda
Correct Ans: C
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Q196) Which of the following is the fastest supercomputer of India as on 1 November 2024, which ranked
75th among Global Top 500 supercomputers in 2023?
A) Mihir (Cray XC40) B) PARAM Siddhi-AI C) Pratyush (Cray XC40) D) Airawat PSAI Correct Ans: D
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Q197) As of October 2024, Sensex touched an all-time high in which of the following months?
A) September 2024 B) July 2024 C) May 2024 D) August 2024 Correct Ans: A
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Q198) Where was India's first demonstration facility for biopolymers inaugurated on 13 October 2024?
A) Pune B) Bangalore C) Lucknow D) Tripura Correct Ans: A
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Q199) As of October 2024, the cash reserve ratio (CRR) in India is .

A) 4.5% B) 6.5% C) 10% D) 7.8% Correct Ans: A
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44.59%

Q200) Which sports league was awarded the 'Best Sports League of the Year' award at the CII Sports
Business Awards on 18 October 2024?
A)
Pro Kabaddi League B) Premier Badminton League C) Indian Premier League D) Hockey India League
Correct Ans: A
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Q201) What does the PRAVAAH portal, launched by the Reserve Bank of India in May 2024, stand for?
A) Portal for Regulatory Applications and Validations in Housing
B) Public Regulatory Application, Validation, and Authorisation Hub
C) Platform for Regulatory Application, VAlidation and AutHorisation
D) Platform for Retail Applications, VAlidation and AutHority

Correct Ans: C
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Q202) What was the significant event that took place during the seventy-ninth session of the UN General
Assembly in 2024?
A) Climate Action Conference B) International Trade Fair C) World Health Assembly D) Summit of the Future

Correct Ans: D
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Q203) What is the inflation projection for FY25 as retained by the RBI in its Monetary Policy Committee
 (MPC) meeting held in October 2024?
A)
7% B) 4.5% C) 6% D) 7.2% Correct Ans: B
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Q204) Where was the IBSF World Billiards Championship 2024 held?
A)
Doha, Qatar B) Amman, Jordan C) Damascus, Syria D) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Correct Ans: A
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Q205) Arjun Erigaisi climbed to which of the following positions in the global chess rankings after his
victory over Alexey Sarana at the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 on 7 th November 2024?
A)
Fourth B) Third C) First D) Second Correct Ans: D
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Q206) In October 2024, the Union Cabinet (of India) approved an increase of in Dearness Allowance
(DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective July
1, 2024.
A)
3% B) 8% C) 5% D) 6% Correct Ans: A
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Q207) Indian shuttlers won how many gold medals at the Japan Para Badminton International 2024?
A)
Six B) Eight C) Nine D) Four Correct Ans: A
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Q208) Which prominent Indian economist, known for his role as Chairman of the Economic Advisory
Council to the Prime Minister, passed away on 1st November 2024 at the age of 69 years?
A)
Bibek Debroy B) Raghuram Rajan C) Manmohan Singh D) C Rangarajan Correct Ans: A
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Q209) How much FDI did India attract between April 2014 and June 2024?
A)
$667.41 billion B) $1 trillion C) $500 billion D) $689.88 billion Correct Ans: D
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24.42%

Q210) Which Asian country hosted the 10th World Water Forum from 18 to 25 May 2024 in partnership
with the World Water Council (WWC)?
A)
Indonesia B) Vietnam C) Singapore D) Myanmar Correct Ans: A
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Q211) What percentage of the total Union Budget does the Defence Budget constitute for the Financial
Year 2024- 25?
A)
11.5% B) 12.3% C) 13.04% D) 10.8% Correct Ans: C
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Q212) What decision did the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) make regarding the policy repo rate
in October 2024?
A)
Changed to 6.00% B) Kept unchanged at 6.50% C) Increased to 6.75% D) Decreased to 6.25% Correct Ans:
B
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Q213) How did HDFC Bank’s gross non-performing assets (NPA) change from Q1 FY25 to Q2 FY25?
A) Dropped to 1.30% B) Increased from 1.33% to 1.36% C) Decreased from 1.36% to 1.33% D) Remained at
1.36%

Correct Ans: B
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Q214) Which of the following is the primary objective of the Boiler Act, 2024?
A) Promote renewable energy use in industries B) Establish stricter safety standards for boiler operations
 C) Provide subsidies for boiler manufacturing D) Increase the export of boilers

Correct Ans: B
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Q215) With the launch of Digi Yatra services at nine more airports in September 2024, the number of
airports enabled with this facility in India has reached to .
A) 14 B) 24 C) 19 D) 21 Correct Ans: B
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23.23%

Q216) Who inaugurated the International 6G Symposium, emphasising the technology's potential to
boost economic growth and innovation in India on 16 October 2024?

A) Ashwini Vaishnaw B) Piyush Goyal C) Nirmala Sitharaman D) Jyotiraditya M Scindia Correct Ans: D
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Q217) In which of the following countries, did Adani Defence & Aerospace sign a cooperation
agreement with EDGE Group in June 2024, to establish a global platform leveraging the
defence and aerospace capabilities?
A) United Arab Emirates B) Germany C) United States of America D) Russia Correct Ans: A
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Q218) In November 2024, the Diplomatic Conference on Design Law took place in .
A) Kuwait B) Saudi Arabia C) Russia D) Colombia Correct Ans: B
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Q219) Who was appointed the new chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers’ Forum (BBF) in
September 2024?
A) Kishor Kansagra B) Anup Gupta C) Harsh Mehta D) Gautam Adani Correct Ans: B
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Q220) In October 2024, the Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps conducted the ‘Swavlamban
Shakti’ Exercise in which state?
A) Bihar B) Uttar Pradesh C) Madhya Pradesh D) Haryana Correct Ans: B
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Q221) Which of the following is the 17th country to sign Audio Visual co-production Agreement with India?
A) Colombia B) Panama C) Canada D) Nicaragua Correct Ans: A
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Q222) As per the RBI’s April 2024 Monetary Policy Committee, which new entity will be allowed to
distribute Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in India?
A) Stock brokers B) Foreign exchange agencies C) Commercial banks only D) Non-bank payment system operators

Correct Ans: D
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Q223) To enhance bilateral cooperation in which of the following sectors, India held a discussion
with the US delegation led by H.E. John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for International
Climate Policy in August 2024?
A) Health B) Energy C) Information Technology D) Mining Correct Ans: B
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Q224) In August 2024, retail inflation increased to 3.65%, remaining below the RBI's target of 4%.
What was the primary driver of the rise in food inflation?
A) Increase in fuel prices B) Higher prices for vegetables, fruits and other items C) Rising demand for processed
foods
D) Surge in international food prices

Correct Ans: B
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Q225) Which company launched Topaz BankingSLM and Topaz ITOpsSLM in October 2024, using the
NVIDIA AI Stack for enterprise AI?
A)
Wipro B) Mphasis Limited C) Infosys D) Tech Mahindra Correct Ans: C
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Q226) As of October 2024, what is India's renewable energy capacity?

A)
201.45 GW B) 175 GW C) 200 GW D) 150 GW Correct Ans: A
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Q227) The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory was inaugurated at .
A) Dehradun, Uttarakhand B) Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir C) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh D) Hanle, Ladakh

Correct Ans: D
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Q228) Which factor does the Economic Survey 2024 identify as crucial for sustaining economic recovery
in India?
A) Expanded public sector hiring B) Increased foreign trade C) Enhanced domestic efforts D) Reduced global
trade tensions

Correct Ans: C
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Q229) Through which platform can Small Finance Banks offer pre-sanctioned credit lines, as per RBI's
December 2024 announcement?
A) Immediate Payment Service B) National Electronic Funds Transfer C) Unified Payments Interface
D) Real Time Gross Settlement

Correct Ans: C
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Q230) The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed to make changes in
the Scheduled Tribes of which state?
A) Andhra Pradesh B) Telangana C) Himachal Pradesh D) Odisha Correct Ans: A
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Q231) How many PARAM Rudra supercomputers were launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on
September 26, 2024, developed under the National Supercomputing Mission with a total investment
of ₹850 crore?
A) Five B) Seven C) Three D) Two Correct Ans: C
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Q232) In July 2024, the Weapon Systems School (WSS) was inaugurated in which city by Chief of the Air
Staff?
A) Pune B) Chandigarh C) Hyderabad D) Puri Correct Ans: C
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Q233) In State of UP v/s M/S Lalta Prasad Vaish case in October 2024, a nine-judge constitution bench
of the Supreme Court held which of the following decisions by 8 : 1 majority?
A) State government can abolish Article 370. B) States have the power to regulate petroleum products.
C) States have the power to regulate 'denatured spirit or industrial alcohol'.
D) Only cabinet ministers of Centre have the power to regulate 'denatured spirit or industrial alcohol'.

Correct Ans: C
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Q234) Which of the following cities was NOT included in the July 2024 round of the Reserve Bank of
India's Consumer Confidence Survey?
A)
Lucknow B) Mumbai C) Ranchi D) Kochi Correct Ans: D
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Q235) Which country has joined the Hague System in 2024, expanding the geographical scope of
WIPO’s international design system to 97 countries?
A)
South Sudan B) North Korea C) Nepal D) Saint Kitts and Nevis Correct Ans: D
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Q236) Which of the following states was NOT part of the Phase-7 polling for the Indian Lok Sabha
elections conducted in June 2024?
A)
Himachal Pradesh B) Punjab C) Karnataka D) Bihar Correct Ans: C
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Q237) In December 2024, India and Australia were expediting the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation
Agreement (CECA) to enhance trade in which areas?
A) Defence and cybersecurity B) Tourism and education C) Agriculture, supply chains and emerging sectors
D) Space technology and innovation

Correct Ans: C
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Q238) The Bank Clinic is an initiative launched in June 2024 by the to help customers address
their grievances in retail banking.
A) All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) B) Ministry of Finance C) Indian Banking Association (IBA)
D) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Correct Ans: A
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Q239) In November 2024, which State Government has inked a pact with the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) to aid defence startups?
A) Karnataka B) Assam C) Uttarakhand D) Kerala Correct Ans: A
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Q240) What is the government's goal for Fintech companies, as stated by M Nagaraju, Secretary -
Department of Financial Services (DFS), at the CII Financial Inclusion and Fintech Summit, on
26 November 2024?
A) To prioritise fintech innovation over regulations B) To restrict fintech company growth
C) To balance fintech innovation with regulatory compliance D) To increase regulatory burdens on fintech

Correct Ans: C
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Q241) In Budget 2024, to promote tourism, the government plans to develop religious circuits similar
to the Kashi Vishwanath corridor. Which temple complex is included in this initiative?
A) Sabarimala Temple, Kerala B) Vishnupad Temple, Gaya C) Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu D) Jagannath Temple,
Puri

Correct Ans: B
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Q242) In August 2024, which state launched the ‘Dreamvestor’ project aimed at nurturing innovative
entrepreneurial ideas among students and assisting them in starting ventures?
A) Odisha B) Kerala C) Tamil Nadu D) Karnataka Correct Ans: B
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Q243) In August 2024, which state assembly passed Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and
Divorces Bill, 2024?
A) Meghalaya B) Assam C) Uttar Pradesh D) Himachal Pradesh Correct Ans: B
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Q244) Which of the following is highlighted as 'encouraging' in terms of economic indicators in the
Economic Survey 2024?
A) Private investment B) Global trade partnerships C) Government expenditure D) Agricultural export growth

Correct Ans: D
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Q245) What is the name given to the Bharat Operating System Solutions (BOSS) GNU/Linux version 10.0,
which was released in March 2024?
A) Urja B) Unnati C) Pragya D) Drishti Correct Ans: C
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Q246) In June 2024, Raja Venugopal Naik of Congress won the assembly constituency by-election in
which state?
A) Andhra Pradesh B) Telangana C) Karnataka D) Maharashtra Correct Ans: C
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Q247) Which of the following Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) has transferred a first-of-its-kind
vaccine technology to BioMed Pvt. Ltd, in March 2024?
A) IIT Goa B) IIT Indore C) IIT Guwahati D) IIT Roorkee Correct Ans: C
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Q248) Which country's player won the Men’s Singles title in the India Open Badminton Championship
2024, held in New Delhi in the month of January 2024?
A) China B) Thailand C) Japan D) South Korea Correct Ans: D
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Q249) As of October 2024, the highest GST collection of ₹2.10 lakh crore was recorded in .
A) April 2024 B) October 2024 C) July 2024 D) August 2024 Correct Ans: A
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Q250) What event in April 2024 highlighted the deficiencies in Kotak Mahindra Bank's IT infrastructure?
A) A service disruption in the bank's Core Banking System B) A decline in customer deposits
C) A security breach of customer data D) A failure to meet loan disbursement targets

Correct Ans: A
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Q251) In May 2024, Tejas Shirse clocked 13.41 seconds to break the national record in which event at
the Motonet GP – a World Athletics Continental Tour – in Jyvaskyla, Finland?
A) Men’s 110 m hurdles B) Men's 5000 m C) Men’s 3000 m steeplechase D) Men’s 4×100 m relay Correct Ans:
A
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Q252) In August 2024, the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha. This Bill
proposes changes to which of the following Acts?
A) Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 B) Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
C) Government Securities Regulations, 2007 D) Public Debt Act, 1944 / Government Securities Act, 2006

Correct Ans: A
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Q253) Who was the official democratic candidate for the US presidential elections, 2024?
A) Kamala Harris B) Hillary Clinton C) Donald Trump D) Joe Biden Correct Ans: A
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Q254) The Union Budget 2024-25 reduced long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax from 20% to but removed the
indexation benefit available earlier.
A) 12.5% B) 14.5% C) 16.5% D) 10.5% Correct Ans: A
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Q255) Which IIT supported the launch of India’s ‘BharatGen’ initiative under the NM-ICPS on 30
September 2024 to make generative AI available in Indian languages?
A) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur B) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar
C) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras D) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

Correct Ans: D
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Q256) According to the Union Budget 2024, what is the revised tax slab limit for the 5% tax rate under
 the new tax policy?
A) ₹5 lakh B) ₹7 lakh C) ₹10 lakh D) ₹2.5 lakh Correct Ans: B
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Q257) In which of the following countries, was the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match held in
June 2024?
A) England B) China C) Philippines D) Nepal Correct Ans: A
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Q258) Which Section of the Citizenship Act, 1955, did the Supreme Court of India uphold in October
2024?

A) Section 6A B) Section 7 C) Section 8A D) Section 6B Correct Ans: A

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Q259) What humanitarian issue was condemned by the BRICS nations during the 16th summit held in
Russia?
A) Crises in the Middle East B) Deforestation in the Amazon C) Poverty in Africa D) Refugee crises in Europe

Correct Ans: A
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Q260) The government has extended the tenure of M Rajeshwar Rao as Deputy Governor of the
Reserve Bank of India for how long from 9 October 2024?
A) 2 years B) 1 year C) 5 years D) 3 years Correct Ans: B
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Q261) Which of the following tribes was included in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh
under the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
A) Momba B) Galong C) Abor D) Bondo Porja Correct Ans: D
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Q262) Colonel Manpreet Singh of the Indian Army was awarded with which of these Gallantry awards
(Posthumous), in the year 2024?
A) Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry) B) Shaurya Chakra C) Sena Medal (Gallantry) D) Kirti Chakra Correct Ans: D
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Q263) Which of the following countries signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for civil
nuclear cooperation in September 2024?
A) India and the United States of America B) Ukraine and United Kingdoms C) Sri Lanka and Russia
D) India and the United Arab Emirates

Correct Ans: D
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Q264) On 17 September 2024, Kenya signed an arrangement with which country to exchange
technical information and cooperate on nuclear safety matters?
A)
Canada B) United States C) France D) Russia Correct Ans: B
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Q265) Who was appointed as the new Managing Director of the National Housing Bank (NHB) in July
2024?
A)
Shaktikanta Das B) Ashok Gulati C) Sanjay Shukla D) Rajiv Ranjan Correct Ans: C
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Q266) Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden have qualified
for the men’s doubles event of which tournament that was scheduled to take place in
November 2024?
A)
French Open B) US Open C) China Open D) ATP Finals 2024 Correct Ans: D
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Q267) In the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, India ranked 39 th out of 133 economies. Which
organisation published this report?
A) World Bank B) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Correct Ans: D
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Q268) In 2024, IIT Kanpur introduced the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programme to up-skill
which group of professionals?
A) Hospital administrators and managers B) Medical researchers and scientists C) Pharmaceutical technicians
D) Medical officers and paramedical staff

Correct Ans: D
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Q269) In September 2024, President Droupadi Murmu approved the establishment of which of the
following commissions for the 2024-2027 term?
A) National Scheduled Tribe Commission B) Law Commission C) National Scheduled Castes Commission
D) Finance Commission

Correct Ans: B
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Q270) GM clinched the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 title.

A) Pentala Harikrishna B) Aravindh Chithambaram C) Praggnanadhaa R D) Vidit Gujrathi Correct Ans: B
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Q271) By how much did ICICI Bank’s net profit rise in Q3 2024 compared to the previous year?
A) 23.6 % B) 26% C) 18% D) 22% Correct Ans: A
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Q272) Which of the following countries celebrated the ninth anniversary of Constitution Declaration in
September 2024?
A) Finland B) Nepal C) Bhutan D) Poland Correct Ans: B
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Q273) Indian all-rounder cricketer Deepti Sharma attained a career best ranking of which position in
the Women’s ODI bowlers’ rankings, as announced by the International Cricket Council in
October 2024?
A) First B) Fourth C) Second D) Fifth Correct Ans: C
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Q274) On Air Force Day, 8 October 2024, the IAF airshow was held in .
A) Chennai B) New Delhi C) Bengaluru D) Mumbai Correct Ans: A
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Q275) In September 2024, India Defence Aviation Exposition (IDAX-24) was held in .
A) Lucknow B) Jodhpur C) Jaipur D) Chennai Correct Ans: B
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Q276) In August 2024, the Global Ayurveda Summit was held in which state of India?
A) Karnataka B) Goa C) Tamil Nadu D) Kerala Correct Ans: D
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Q277) Which law was NOT amended by the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill,
2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha in February 2024?
A) J&K Land Acquisition Act, 1995 B) J&K Municipal Act, 2000 C) J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989
D) J&K Municipal Corporation Act, 2000

Correct Ans: A
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Q278) Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, who was appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra
Pradesh in June 2024, belongs to which political party?
A) Telugu Desam Party B) Communist Party of India (M) C) Jana Sena Party D) YSR Congress Party Correct Ans:
C
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Q279) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has retained the GDP growth rate of India for the financial year
2024-25 at
.
A) 4.5% B) 6.5% C) 3.2% D) 7.2% Correct Ans: D
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Q280) What major operation did authorities conduct in May regarding India's gold reserves?
A) Increasing gold deposit schemes domestically B) Selling gold reserves on the London bullion market
C) Bringing gold reserves back from the Bank of England D) Transferring gold to the Bank for International
Settlements

Correct Ans: C
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Q281) In October 2024, which Indian IT company collaborated with NVIDIA to launch AI solutions for
industry-specific use cases?
A) Infosys B) Tata Consultancy Services C) Wipro D) HCL Technologies Limited Correct Ans: B
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Q282) Which Indian shooter won a gold medal in the men’s 10 m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup
2024, Cairo?
A) Arjun Babuta B) Divyansh Singh Panwar C) Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil D) Sandeep Singh Correct Ans: B
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Q283) Jannik Sinner became the first man to win the US Open, defeating Taylor Fritz in September
2024.
A) German B) Spanish C) Italian D) French Correct Ans: C
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Q284) What was India’s per capita GDP for 2023-24, as reported by the National Statistical Office?
A) ₹2,50,000 B) ₹1,80,000 C) ₹2,11,725 D) ₹3,00,000 Correct Ans: C
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Q285) Who among the following was felicitated with the Best Male award at the FIDE 100 Awards
ceremony in Hungary in September 2024?
A) Hikaru Nakamura B) Fabiano Caruana C) Magnus Carlsen D) Gukesh Dommaraju Correct Ans: C
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Q286) What was the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for India in September 2024?
A) ₹1,65,000 crore B) ₹1,70,500 crore C) ₹1,73,240 crore D) ₹1,80,000 crore Correct Ans: C
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Q287) is a traditional sport of Tamil Nadu, which was introduced as a demo sport for the
first time in Khelo India Youth Games 2023, held in January 2024.
A) Thang ta B) Kalaripayattu C) Gatka D) Silambam Correct Ans: D
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th
Q288) Who among the following claimed his sixth Norway Chess title at the 12 edition of the Norway
Chess super- tournament that concluded on 7 June, 2024?
A) Fabiano Caruana B) Ding Liren C) Magnus Carlsen D) Gukesh D Correct Ans: C
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Q289) In September 2024, the Supreme Court granted bail to ex-Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in
which case?
A) Money Laundering case B) Corruption case C) POSCO Act D) Tax Evasion case Correct Ans: A
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Q290) According to the Economic Survey 2024, which sector is emphasised as the primary area for job
creation in India?
A) Private sector B) Government sector C) Public sector D) Agricultural sector Correct Ans: A
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Q291) How many commodities are currently supported by the government’s Minimum Support Price
(MSP) as given in Economic Survey 2024?
A) 23 B) 25 C) 18 D) 20 Correct Ans: A
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Q292) Which organisation partnered with NABARD to organise the 'Climate Changemakers' dialogue
in August 2024?
A) United Nations B) International Monetary Fund C) World Bank
D) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Correct Ans: D
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Q293) What was the average monthly GST collection in India for the 2023-24 fiscal year?
A)
₹1.68 lakh crore B) ₹1.5 lakh crore C) ₹2 lakh crore D) ₹2.5 lakh crore Correct Ans: A
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Q294) In 2024, which Bollywood actress wrote a book called ‘Ed Finds a Home’?
A)
Janhvi Kapoor B) Kiara Advani C) Sonam Kapoor D) Alia Bhatt Correct Ans: D
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Q295) By how much percentage did HDFC Bank's net profit grow year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in Q2 FY25?
A)
5.3% B) 4% C) 10% D) 15% Correct Ans: A
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Q296) What are the intended uses for the Param Rudra supercomputers, developed under the National
Supercomputing Mission and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2024?
A) Mitigate criminal activities of human beings B) Weather and climate research C) Developing a hub for E-
marketing
D) Defense simulations

Correct Ans: B
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Q297) Which of the following is an example of a heavy metal that the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
researchers aimed to reduce in groundwater with their nanomaterial-based solution in
September 2024?
A) Calcium B) Chromium C) Sodium D) Potassium Correct Ans: B
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Q298) What was the name of the high-altitude military exercise conducted by the Indian Army in
Ladakh in August 2024?
A) Parvat Prahaar B) Desert Strike C) HimVijay D) Yudh Abhyas Correct Ans: A
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Q299) What was the main objective of the Special Campaign 4.0 launched by the Department of Financial
Services in October 2024?
A) To attract foreign investments B) To minimise pendency and institutionalise Swachhata C) To increase
revenue
D) To enhance employee productivity

Correct Ans: B
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Q300) On October 2024, India signed a $3.3 billion contract with which country for the procurement of
31 MQ-9B Predator drones?
A) Russia B) United States of America C) Israel D) France Correct Ans: B
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Q301) In October 2024, Surinder Singh Choudhary was appointed Deputy Chief Minister of which
State/UT?
A) Delhi B) Lakshadweep C) Haryana D) Jammu and Kashmir Correct Ans: D
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Q302) In November 2024, the Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance scheme was extended to cover
senior citizens above what age?
A)
65 years B) 75 years C) 70 years D) 68 years Correct Ans: C
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Q303) What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the Lieutenant Governor's (LGs) powers in
Delhi, as per the judgement given by the three-judge bench led by Chief Justice DY
Chandrachud, in August 2024?
A) The LG must always act on the advice of the Delhi government.
B) The Delhi government has the final say in all LG appointments.
 C) The LG has the authority to nominate members to the MCD independently.
D) The LG's powers are limited to financial matters only.

Correct Ans: C
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Q304) Kush Maini, who secured his first Formula 2 Sprint Race win at the Hungarian Grand Prix in July
2024, is from which of the following countries?
A)
Sri Lanka B) India C) Nepal D) Myanmar Correct Ans: B
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Q305) IIT Madras announced the launch of its first international centre for research and innovation in
Dubai in November 2024. What is the significance of this development?
A) It will provide a platform for technology-related startups in Dubai.
B) It marks IIT Madras' expansion into the Middle East for collaborative research and innovation.
C) The centre will primarily support agricultural research and innovation.
D) It will focus on enhancing India's space research capabilities.

Correct Ans: B
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Q306) Axis Bank and collaborated to launch MyBiz, a premium business credit card, in September
2024.
A)
Visa B) PayPal C) Mastercard D) American Express Correct Ans: C
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Q307) Which fiscal year’s Budget is noted for introducing a 'taxation budget' with a revision of income tax
slabs?
A)
2022-23 B) 2025-26 C) 2024-25 D) 2023-24 Correct Ans: C
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Q308) The men's hockey team received a cash prize of what amount for each player from Hockey India
after winning bronze medal in 2024 Olympics?
A)
₹5 lakh B) ₹7.5 lakh C) ₹15 lakh D) ₹20 lakh Correct Ans: C
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Q309) India's HDI value for 2022 put the country in the human development category—
positioning it at 134 out of 193 countries and territories.
A)
Lower B) Average C) Higher D) Medium Correct Ans: D
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Q310) Which Indian sand artist won the Golden Sand Master Award at the International Sand
Sculpture Championship held at St. Petersburg city of Russia in July 2024?
A)
Manisha Swarnkar B) Sudarsan Pattnaik C) Rajat Kumar D) Manas Kumar Sahoo Correct Ans: B
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Q311) What is the target number of marginal farmers HDFC Bank aims to support under the
‘Parivartan’ initiative by 2025?
A)
1 lakh B) 3 lakh C) 5 lakh D) 10 lakh Correct Ans: C
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Q312) What is the name of SBI's newly launched digital loan solution for MSMEs in 2024?
A)
MSME Easy B) MSME Sahaj C) MSME Boost D) MSME Assist Correct Ans: B
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Q313) In June 2024, the Government launched ‘MSME TEAM’, which aims to facilitate micro and
small enterprises for Open Network for Digital Commerce.
A)
10 lakh B) 2 lakh C) 5 lakh D) 3 lakh Correct Ans: C
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Q314) In which city of UAE is IIT Madras set to launch its first international flagship centre for
research, innovation and entrepreneurship as early as 2025?
A)
Sharjah B) Abu Dhabi C) Dubai D) Fujairah Correct Ans: C
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Q315) Double Olympic medalist in shooting in 2024, Manu Bhaker was appointed as brand ambassador
of which Indian Ministry?
A) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways B) Ministry of Railways C) Ministry of Education
D) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Correct Ans: A
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Q316) India ranks in the world’s GDP rankings for 2024 as per Forbes.
A) seventh B) fourth C) fifth D) sixth Correct Ans: C
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Q317) The actor Arun Govil, known for playing Lord Ram in the popular Doordarshan series 'Ramayan',
won from which Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 General Elections?
A) Mathura B) Muzaffarnagar C) Meerut D) Mandi Correct Ans: C
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Q318) Which of the following factors primarily contributed to the increase in headline inflation in June
2024, in India?
A) Rise in service charges B) Increase in manufacturing costs
C) Sharp increase in prices of vegetables, pulses, and edible oils D) Increase in fuel prices

Correct Ans: C
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Q319) Where did the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) begin on 10
September 2024?
A) New York B) Chicago C) Los Angeles D) San Diego Correct Ans: A
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Q320) Which sector received a major allocation of ₹2.66 lakh crore in the 2024 Budget for development
purposes?
A) Rural development B) Defense C) Urban infrastructure D) MSME sector Correct Ans: A
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Q321) In August 2024, The Madras High Court declared which of the following Sections unconstitutional?
A) Section 123 of the Registration Act B) Section 45 of the Registration Act C) Section 77-A of the Registration
Act
D) Section 50 of the
Registration Act
Correct Ans: C
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Q322) At the 70th National Film Awards, October 2024, the Best Actress award in a Leading Role was
shared by which of the following actresses?
A) Nithya Menen and Sai Pallavi B) Deepika Padukone and Nithya Menen C) Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh
D) Alia Bhatt and Manasi Parekh

Correct Ans: C
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Q323) For what purpose did the Assam government launched the 'Nijut Moina' scheme in August 2024?
A) To eradicate child marriages by empowering female students and promoting education over early marriage
B) To eliminate financial difficulties for poor families
C) To support indigenous weavers and promote their traditional hand-woven items
D) To provide healthcare facilities to all the citizens who cannot afford proper treatment

Correct Ans: A
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Q324) What was promoted to enhance defence procurement under the approved amendments in the
Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) 2020, in February 2024?
A) Procurement of advanced technology from Startups and MSMEs B) Foreign defence collaborations
C) Increased budget allocations D) Expansion of defence manufacturing units

Correct Ans: A
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Q325) Which is the Indian light tank whose initial automotive trials were conducted by Defense
Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on 13 September 2024?
A) Zorawar B) Bhishma C) Atharva D) Ajeya Correct Ans: A
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Q326) In October 2024, which of the following countries announced the launch of a new framework
that furthers their collaboration with the Indian private sector to support digital infrastructure
in India?
A) South Africa, Japan and Russia B) United States of America, China and Australia C) New Zealand, Sri Lanka
and Japan
D) United States of America, Japan and South Korea

Correct Ans: D
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Q327) Which Governor of Goa wrote the book ‘Heavenly Islands of Goa’, released in April 2024?
A)
Bhagat Singh Koshyari B) PS Sreedharan C) Satya Pal Malik D) Mridula Sinha Correct Ans: B
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Q328) The 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits were held in .

A)
Thailand B) Indonesia C) Lao People’s Democratic Republic D) Malaysia Correct Ans: C
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Q329) In August 2024, HDFC Bank introduced GIGA, a new suite of financial products and services
specifically designed for:
A) non-corporate employees B) small and marginal farmers C) meritorious students D) gig workers and
freelancers

Correct Ans: D
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Q330) FASTag devices of National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) system, which are used for
electronic payments at toll plazas, employ which technology for their functioning, as on 1
November 2024?
A) Global Positioning System (GPS) B) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) C) Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
D) Near-Field Communication (NFC)

Correct Ans: B
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Q331) At which of the following places in Bihar did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation
stone of AIIMS to boost health infrastructure on 13 November 2024?
A) Darbhanga B) Nalanda C) Patna D) Muzaffarpur Correct Ans: A
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Q332) According to the 2023/24 Human Development Report (HDR), India ranked at_____out of 193
countries and territories on the Human Development Index (HDI).
A) 134 B) 126 C) 114 D) 141 Correct Ans: A
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Q333) In July 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Defence Aviation Expo IDAX-24 in
which city?
A) Jaipur B) Bhopal C) Surat D) Jodhpur Correct Ans: D
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Q334) The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the
development of NGLV, that will be a significant step towards the Government’s vision of
establishing and operating the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and towards developing capability
for Indian Crewed Landing on the Moon by 2040. Which of the following is the full form of
NGLV?
A) Nano Governed Launch Vehicle B) Next Generation Launch Vehicle C) New Generation Launch Vehicle

D) Next Gateway Launch Vehicle

Correct Ans: B
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Q335) In 2024, India developed a new integrated web portal called ERNET. Who are the target users of
ERNET?
A) Artists B) Defence personnel C) Exporters D) Education institutions Correct Ans: D
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Q336) The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was
related to which state?
A) Bihar B) Tamil Nadu C) Odisha D) Punjab Correct Ans: C
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Q337) Which of the following U.S. departments is collaborating with India for the INDUS-X Summit 2024?
A) Department of Energy B) Department of Defence C) Department of Commerce D) Department of Homeland
Security

Correct Ans: B
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Q338) M-Prabandh, launched by C-DAC Hyderabad in February 2024, helps organisations reduce the risk
of:
A) adverse climate B) price volatility in the market C) data breaches and theft D) network congestion
Correct Ans: C
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Q339) Where was the phase 2 of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 organised from 21 to 25 February
2024?
A) Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir B) Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh C) Auli, Uttarakhand D) Leh, Ladakh
Correct Ans: A
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Q340) The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, introduced in Rajya Sabha in
August 2024 expands definition of mineral oils to include which of the following?
A) Crude oil and diesel B) Biofuels and ethanol C) Coal and lignite D) Petroleum and natural gas Correct Ans: D
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Q341) In 2024, an annual defense exercise was conducted in Idaho, US, aiming to enhance collaboration
and share best practices between Indian and US Special Forces. Which of the following
exercises fulfills this objective?
A) Exercise Yudh Abhyas B) Exercise Cope India C) Exercise Malabar D) Exercise Vajra Prahar Correct Ans: D
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Q342) Where was the G20 Summit or the Group of 20 Leaders' Summit held from 18–19 November 2024?
A) Rio de Janeiro B) New Delhi C) Melbourne D) Paris Correct Ans: A
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Q343) In which of the following countries did the third edition of the INDUS-X Summit conclude in
September 2024?
A) Germany B) Australia C) Brazil D) The US Correct Ans: D
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Q344) In September 2024, who among the following became the first woman from Pakistan to be
nominated for the ICC International Panel of development umpires?
A) Kainat Imtiaz B) Saleema Imtiaz C) Diana Baig D) Gull Feroza Correct Ans: B
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Q345) In September 2024, the Supreme Court held that viewing, storing and possessing ‘child
pornography’ is punishable under the POCSO Act. What does 'P' stand for in POCSO?
A) Prevention B) Prohibition C) Provision D) Protection Correct Ans: D
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Q346) Who is the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, appointed as the state’s Deputy Chief
Minister in September 2024?
A) Udhayanidhi Stalin B) Dayanidhi Stalin C) Vijayanidhi Stalin D) Ramanidhi Stalin Correct Ans: A
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Q347) Which financial institution announced the launch of Unified Lending Interface (ULI) on 26 August
2024?
A) SIDBI B) RBI C) IFCI D) IDBI Correct Ans: B
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Q348) In September 2024, which of the following countries unveiled all new and powerful suicide
drone ‘Shahed- 136B’ during its annual military parade?
A) Oman B) Iran C) Qatar D) Bahrain Correct Ans: B
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Q349) The Chicken's Neck Corridor, often seen in the news, is strategically important for India and also
known as
.
A) Siliguri Corridor B) Darjiling Corridor C) Shillong Corridor D) Dispur Corridor Correct Ans: A
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Q350) The Indian Army conducted which of the following Multilateral Annual Joint Humanitarian
Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercises at Ahmedabad and Porbandar in November
2024?
A) Operation Vijay 2024 B) Operation Kaveri C) Operation Karuna D) Sanyukt Vimochan 2024 Correct Ans: D
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Q351) Published in January 2024, the book ‘Ek Samandar, Mere Andar’ was written by , who
also worked as the Deputy CEO at Brahmos Aerospace.
A) Atul Dinkar Rane B) Sanjeev Kumar Joshi C) Chandrabhan 'Rahi' D) Ashok K Banker Correct Ans: B
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Q352) Which of the following countries signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the fields of
digital technologies, semiconductors, health cooperation and skill development in September
2024?
A) India and Australia B) India and Bhutan C) India and Germany D) India and Singapore Correct Ans: D
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Q353) In July 2024, India's first sunken museum was inaugurated at which location?
A) Qutub Minar, Delhi B) Red Fort, Delhi C) Humayun's Tomb Complex, Delhi D) India Gate, Delhi Correct Ans: C
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Q354) What is the GDP growth forecast for India in FY 2025-26, according to the International Monetary
Fund (IMF)?
A) 6.3% B) 6.5% C) 6.0% D) 6.8% Correct Ans: B
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Q355) Which organisation partnered with The Times of India (TOI) to launch a nationwide campaign on
digital payment safety, in October 2024?
A) State Bank of India (SBI) B) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) C) Indian Banks' Association (IBA)
D) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Correct Ans: B
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Q356) Budget 2024 allocated a substantial ₹1.52 lakh crore specifically for which sector?
A) Agriculture B) Infrastructure C) Technology D) Real estate Correct Ans: A
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Q357) Who was elected as the Chairperson of the 77th session of the WHO South East Asia Regional
Committee held in New Delhi from 7 to 9 October 2024?
A) Amit Shah B) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar C) Jagat Prakash Nadda D) Piyush Goyal Correct Ans: C
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Q358) The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) inaugurated Asia’s largest and the world’s highest
Imaging Cherenkov Observatory named as ‘Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE)’ at
which place in October 2024?
A) Udhampur B) Tawang C) Shillong D) Ladakh Correct Ans: D
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Q359) The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, in August 2024, has granted approval
to Siemens Healthineers for the manufacture of RT-PCR testing kits for detection of .
A) Small Pox B) Dengue C) Swine Flu D) Monkey Pox Correct Ans: D
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Q360) What form of support is provided to farmers through the PM-KISAN scheme, as per the
Economic Survey 2024?
A) Free seeds B) Fertiliser subsidies C) Crop insurance D) Monthly cash support Correct Ans: C
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Q361) What key interest rate did the RBI keep unchanged during the April 2024 Monetary Policy
Committee meeting?
A) Bank rate B) Base rate C) Repo rate D) Reverse repo rate Correct Ans: C
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Q362) What does E3 stand for in the 'BioE3 Policy' unveiled by the Department of Biotechnology in
August 2024?
A) Econometrics, Ecosystem and Experience B) Equity, Ecological footprint and Ecofeminism
C) Economic surplus, Erosion and Employment gap D) Economy, Environment and Employment

Correct Ans: D
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Q363) Who won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards 2024?
A) Allu Arjun B) Dulquer Salmaan C) Rishab Shetty D) Yash Correct Ans: C
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Q364) In August 2024, the bilateral air exercise 'Udara Shakti 2024' was conducted between the
Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force of which country?
A) France B) Canada C) Japan D) Malaysia Correct Ans: D
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Q365) What is the average annual rainfall in India, as per the India Meteorological Department, 2021?
A) 57 cm B) 517 cm C) 119 cm D) 257 cm Correct Ans: C
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Q366) The Economic Survey 2024 calls for a 'tripartite compact'. Which of the following is NOT a part of
it?
A) Private sector B) Foreign investors C) Central government D) State governments Correct Ans: B
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Q367) Which country was India’s largest trading partner in 2023-24?

A) Germany B) China C) Japan D) USA Correct Ans: B
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Q368) Mithun Chakraborty was awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contributions
to Indian cinema. The award was presented during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony
held on:
A) 8 November 2024 B) 8 September 2024 C) 8 October 2024 D) 8 October 2023 Correct Ans: C
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Q369) According to the Economic Survey 2023-24 presented in Parliament on 22 July, what position
does India now rank globally in market capitalisation to GDP ratio?
A) 5 th
B) 7th C) 3rd D) Correct Ans: A
11th
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Q370) Which city has been officially confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
A) Glasgow B) Edinburgh C) New Delhi D) Aberdeen Correct Ans: A
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Q371) To which post was Vikram Misri, who was in news in July 2024, appointed?
A) Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India B) External Affairs Minister of India C) Attorney-General
of India
D) Foreign Secretary of India

Correct Ans: D
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Q372) In October 2024, India participated in the bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with which
country?
A)
Oman B) Qatar C) United Arab Emirates D) Saudi Arabia Correct Ans: A
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Q373) Which of the following countries collaborated with India in September 2024 to enhance food
safety, aligning regulatory frameworks, simplifying the Food Import Procedure and fostering
technical collaboration?
A)
Bhutan B) Bangladesh C) Afghanistan D) Pakistan Correct Ans: A
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Q374) According to Voice of Healthcare report published on 10 October 2024, IIT Indore has developed
a compact and affordable device for early detection of which type of cancer, especially for
women in rural and remote
areas?
A)
Breast cancer B) Skin cancer C) Cervical cancer D) Ovarian cancer Correct Ans: A
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Q375) Which two countries signed Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) on 27 September 2024 to boost
 investor confidence and enhance economic cooperation?
A)
India and Uzbekistan B) Sri Lanka and Kenya C) USA and Philippines D) South Korea and France Correct Ans:
A
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Q376) According to the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), India’s GHI score is 27.3, which is considered
'serious'.
What was India’s rank in the 2024 GHI report?
A) 107th B) 111th C) 99th D)
Correct Ans: D
105th
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Q377) In which of the following cities was International WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)
Conference held from 17 to 19 September 2024?
A)
Singapore B) London C) New Delhi D) New York Correct Ans: C
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Q378) In which of the following states did Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Dharti Aaba
Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) on 2 October 2024?
A)
Bihar B) Odisha C) Jharkhand D) Assam Correct Ans: C
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Q379) What is the name of an AI-based tool developed by woman entrepreneur Shivani Verma in June
2024 that creates a 'robust and multi-faceted authentication system' by combining facial
recognition with gait analysis?
A)
Divya Drishti B) Divya Shakti C) Divya Kanti D) Divya Vani Correct Ans: A
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Q380) Which company signed an MoU with NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) to expand UPI's
impact internationally, in January 2024?
A)
Microsoft India B) Google India Digital Services (P) Limited C) Amazon India D) PayPal India Correct Ans: B
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Q381) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the U.N. General Assembly session in New York in
September 2024.
A) 84 B) 79th C) 59th D)
th
Correct Ans: B
64th
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Q382) Which significant policy approach was suggested to sustain India’s economic recovery in the
Economic Survey 2024?
A) Reducing exports B) Increasing trade deficits C) Heavy domestic efforts and reforms D) Increase in foreign
aid

Correct Ans: C
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Q383) The 2024 Copa America championship, which was held in the USA from 20 June to 14 July 2024, is
a
tournament.
A)
Boxing B) Golf C) Hockey D) Football Correct Ans: D
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Q384) The government allocated ₹1.48 lakh crore in the 2024 Budget for which purpose?
A)
Education B) Defense C) Employment and skill development D) Healthcare Correct Ans: C
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Q385) In November 2024, the first Asian Summit of which of the following religions was held in New
Delhi?
A)
Hinduism B) Buddhism C) Islam D) Jainism Correct Ans: B
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Q386) How many new criminal laws has the Indian Government implemented from July 1, 2024?
A)
5 B) 4 C) 3 D) 2 Correct Ans: C
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Q387) Which Indian flautist won two Grammys at the Grammy Awards ceremony at Los Angeles In
February 2024?
A)
Rishab Prasanna B) Ronu Majumdar C) Shashank Subramanyam D) Rakesh Chaurasia Correct Ans: D
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Q388) Which of the following books is authored by eminent author Ruskin Bond, awardee of the
Sahitya Akademi Fellowship in 2024?
A)
Wings of Fire B) The God of Small Things C) The Blue Umbrella D) My Experiments with Truth Correct Ans: C
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Q389) On which date was Narendra Modi sworn-in as India’s Prime Minister for the third time, following
2024 Parliamentary elections?
A)
1 June 2024 B) 16 June 2024 C) 6 June 2024 D) 9 June 2024 Correct Ans: D
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Q390) Which of the following statements is true regarding the voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir for
the 2024 General Elections for its 5 Lok Sabha seats?
A) It was the highest turnout in the last 35 years B) It was the lowest turnout in the last 35 years C) The turnout
was 45.67%

D) The turnout was 65%.

Correct Ans: A
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Q391) In June 2024, the Indian Army opened the Khalubar War Memorial for tourists located in which
State or Union Territory?
A) Ladakh B) Goa C) Uttarakhand D) Jammu and Kashmir Correct Ans: A
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Q392) In February 2024, the INDUS-X Summit was held in New Delhi, marking a significant
milestone in the collaborative efforts in defence innovation between .
A) India and Germany B) India and the United States C) Brazil, India, Russia and China D) India and Russia

Correct Ans: B
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Q393) Athletes of which of the following disciplines were inducted into the Khelo India Scheme in India in October 2024?
A) Cricket B) Wrestling C) Judo D) Boxing Correct Ans: C
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Q394) Which of the following is NOT a team in Pro Kabaddi league 2024?
A) Puneri Paltan B) Kolkata Pirates C) Gujrat Giants D) Haryana Steelers Correct Ans: B
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Q395) Which financial institution received the 'Best Conduct of Business Regulator' award in Asia-Pacific at the Asian Banker
Awards in June 2024?
A) IFCI B) SEBI C) IIBI D) IDBI Correct Ans: B
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Q396) Which of the following teams won the 2024 Copa America championship?
A) Brazil B) Uruguay C) Argentina D) Chile Correct Ans: C
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Q397) In October 2024, which Indian institute was launched by the Prime Minister in Mumbai?
A) Indian Institute of Fishery B) Indian Institute of Mines C) Indian Institute of Skills D) Indian Defence Institute

Correct Ans: C
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Q398) In September 2024, India successfully launched an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4,
from which location in Odisha?
A) Chandipur B) Cuttack C) Puri D) Bhubaneswar Correct Ans: A
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Q399) The 29th Conference of Parties (COP-29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change from 11–22 November 2024 was held in .
A)
Azerbaijan B) Canada C) India D) Italy Correct Ans: A
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Q400) Which of the following statements is correct about the Chairperson of the Monetary Policy
committee of India, which was reconstituted by the Government of India in October 2024?
A) The Chairperson of the Monetary Policy committee will be elected by directors of all public sector banks of
India.
B) The Prime Minister of India will be the de facto Chairperson of the Monetary Policy committee for FY25.
C) The CAG of India is the Chairperson of the Monetary Policy committee.
D) The RBI Governor is the Chairperson (ex officio) of the Monetary Policy committee.

Correct Ans: D
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nd
Q401) Who took charge as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) on 22
October 2024, after being appointed earlier?
A)
Vijaya K Rahatkar B) Mamta Sharma C) Pratibha Patil D) Rekha Sharma Correct Ans: A
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Q402) What are the names of the three supercomputers developed under the National
Supercomputing Mission, and inaugurated by PM Modi, in September 2024?
A)
PARAM Pravega B) PARAM Shivay C) PARAM Rudra D) PARAM Ananta Correct Ans: C
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Q403) In July 2024, the Maharashtra government launched which stipend scheme aimed at supporting
the youth?
A) Bal Vikas Yojana B) Mukhyamantri Yuva Sahayta Yojana C) Shiksha Kalyan Yojana D) Ladka Bhau Yojana

Correct Ans: D
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Q404) In August 2024, in which of the following Indian cities, India and Denmark collaborated to create
a 'smart laboratory on clean rivers'?
A)
Allahabad B) Varanasi C) Patna D) Hyderabad Correct Ans: B
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Q405) Under which theme did UNESCO observe International Literacy Day on 8 September 2024?
A) Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace
B) Literacy for a human-centered recovery: Narrowing the digital divide C) Literacy and Multilingualism
D) Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces

Correct Ans: A
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Q406) Who among the following was presented with the Olympic Order on 28 August 2024 by
International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
A) The President of France, Emmanuel Macron B) The President of Austria, Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen
C) The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier D) The President of Spain, Pedro Sánchez

Correct Ans: A
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Q407) Which Indian state leads in terms of the highest number of National Stock Exchange (NSE) client
accounts, as on October 2024?
A) Uttar Pradesh B) Rajasthan C) Gujarat D) Maharashtra Correct Ans: D
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Q408) In October 2024, the Union Cabinet approved giving the status of 'classical language' to how
many languages?
A) 7 B) 3 C) 9 D) 5 Correct Ans: D
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Q409) Which country is hosting the twenty-ninth Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in November 2024?
A) Azerbaijan B) India C) Russia D) Georgia Correct Ans: A
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Q410) Who is the director of the Kannada film ‘Kantara’, which won the award for Best Popular Film
Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 70th National Film Award 2024?
A) Rohit Shetty B) Rakshit Shetty C) Raj B Shetty D) Rishab Shetty Correct Ans: D
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Q411) The Bank of Baroda EaseMyTrip Co-branded Travel Debit Card, announced in September 2024,
was designed for the:
A) government employees B) frequent travellers and those spending on entertainment and lifestyle C) large
corporations
D) students and young professionals

Correct Ans: B
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Q412) In November 2024, RBI cancelled the certificate of registration of which of the following non-
banking financial companies?
A) LIC and Ulhas Investment Ltd. B) Ulhas Securities Pvt. Ltd. and Sikar Investment Co. Ltd. C) Bajaj Finserv and
CITI Bank
D) CITI Bank and LIC
 Correct Ans: B
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Q413) According to the Economic Survey 2024, the Indian economy is described as being on a 'strong
wicket'. What does this imply?
A) Increasing dependence on foreign investment B) High inflation rates C) Resilience and stability despite
challenges
D) Growth has slowed significantly

Correct Ans: C
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Q414) Which sector has been highlighted as a significant contributor to job creation in India, according
to the Economic Survey 2024?
A) Private sector B) Foreign investments C) Government sector D) Agricultural sector Correct Ans: A
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Q415) The Indian Councils Act, 1861, initiated the process of decentralisation by restoring legislative
powers to which provinces?
A) Punjab and Bengal B) United Provinces and Assam C) Bihar and Orissa D) Bombay and Madras Correct Ans:
D
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Q416) The XEC variant, first identified in Germany in June 2024, is associated with (the) .
A) HIV B) small pox virus C) SARS CoV-2 D) polio virus Correct Ans: C
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Q417) RBI retained which monetary policy instrument at 3.35% on 9 October 2024?
A) Bank rate B) Standing deposit facility rate C) Marginal standing facility rate D) Reverse repo rate
Correct Ans: D
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Q418) Who became the first Indian gymnast to secure a gold medal in any Asian Championships after
winning a gold medal at the Asian Gymnastics Championships 2024, held in Tashkent?
A) Pranati Nayak B) Aruna Reddy C) Meghana Gundlapally Reddy D) Dipa Karmakar Correct Ans: D
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Q419) In June 2024, which city in Kerala was declared India’s first UNESCO ‘City of Literature’?
A) Kochi B) Kannur C) Kozhikode D) Thiruvananthapuram Correct Ans: C
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Q420) What is the name given to India’s first-ever AI teacher robot launched in a Kerala school in March
2024?
A) Shalu B) Vidya C) Sophia D) Iris Correct Ans: D
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Q421) As of October 2024, which transgenic crop is being commercially cultivated in India?
A)
Potato B) Cotton C) Brinjal D) Tomato Correct Ans: B
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Q422) As of October 2024, which of the following statements is correct regarding repo and reverse repo
rates?
A) The repo rate of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was 6.50%.
B) The reverse repo rate of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was
6.50%.
C) The reverse repo rate of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was
9.50%.
D) The repo rate of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was 1.50%. Correct Ans: A
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Q423) In December 2024, the Bharat Defence Summit (BDS) 2024 was held in .
A)
New Delhi B) Chennai C) Ahmedabad D) Mumbai Correct Ans: A
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th
Q424) Where was the 6 India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue held in October 2024?
A)
Chandigarh B) Mumbai C) New Delhi D) Singapore Correct Ans: C
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Q425) Which countries have participated in Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024 in Visakhapatnam with
host nation India?
A) Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh B) Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia C) Germany, France, England D) Australia,
Japan, USA

Correct Ans: D
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Q426) The M72/AS01E vaccine candidate launched in 2024 almost after a century of BCG vaccine
discovery is effective against which of the following diseases?
A)
Malaria B) COVID-19 C) HIV D) Tuberculosis Correct Ans: D
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Q427) What was the purpose of declaring 14 April as World Quantum Day?
A) To commemorate advancements in quantum mechanics and applications
B) To celebrate quantum breakthroughs in communication systems
C) To encourage international collaborations in quantum research
D) To promote global awareness of quantum science and technology

Correct Ans: D
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Q428) In August 2024, India's drug regulator approved Siemens Healthineers to manufacture testing kits
for mpox.
What does the 'm' in mpox stand for?
A)
Mini B) Multi C) Micro D) Monkey Correct Ans: D
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Q429) India's first helicopter ambulance service, Project , was launched on 29 October 2024.
A)
Sanjeevani B) Amritvahini C) Navbharatrani D) Bharatvani Correct Ans: A
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Q430) As of 6 September 2024, India’s foreign exchange reserves reached a new all-time high of
USD 689.235 billion. Which institution is responsible for managing India’s foreign exchange
reserves?
A) Ministry of Finance B) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) C) India International Bank
D) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
 Correct Ans: B
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Q431) On 9 October 2024, RBI maintained the repo rate at what percentage for the tenth consecutive
time?
A) 6.5% B) 5.9% C) 7.4% D) 4.1% Correct Ans: A
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Q432) Which of the following missions aims to send a crew of three astronauts to an orbit of 400
kilometres above the Earth for three days?
A) Mission Mangal B) Chandryaan-2 C) Gaganyaan D) Bhashkar-1 Correct Ans: C
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Q433) In February 2025, the Government of India announced that the South Coastal Railway zone is a
new railway zone that will be headquartered in .
A) Vijayawada B) Tirupathi C) Visakhapatnam D) Amaravati Correct Ans: C
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Q434) Where was the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists, aimed at promoting
Sustainable Agri- Food Systems, conducted in August 2024?
A) Paris B) New Delhi C) New York D) Dhaka Correct Ans: B
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Q435) Where is the 46th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee being held in July 2024?
A) Rome, Italy B) Beijing, China C) New Delhi, India D) Paris, France Correct Ans: C
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Q436) Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan, recipient of the first Vigyan Ratna Award in 2024, is related
to which of the following fields?
A) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research B) Power Electronics C) Atomic Energy D) Food Processing

Correct Ans: A
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Q437) In which of the following states did the 38th National Games take place from 28 January to 14
February 2025?
A) Uttarakhand B) Punjab C) Goa D) Bihar Correct Ans: A
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Q438) What is the predicted GDP growth for India in the September 2024 quarter, as per SBI economists?
A) 7.5% B) 7% C) 6.5% D) 6% Correct Ans: C
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27.40%

Q439) India's first bullet train project is under construction between which of the following cities?
A) Ahmedabad - Mumbai B) Delhi - Lucknow C) Mumbai - Bangalore D) Chennai - Hyderabad Correct Ans: A
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Q440) In August 2024, the 10th edition of the Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI was held between
India and which country?
A) Nepal B) Sri Lanka C) Bangladesh D) Bhutan Correct Ans: B
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Q441) Who won the Men's Goalkeeper of the Year award at the FIH Hockey Star Awards ceremony on
November 8, 2024?
A) PR Sreejesh B) Krishan Pathak C) Jarmanpreet Singh D) Suraj Karkera Correct Ans: A
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Q442) As of November 2024, who is the Minister of State for Defence?

A) Amit Shah B) Sanjay Seth C) Akhilesh Yadav D) Nirmala Sitharaman Correct Ans: B
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Q443) In June 2024, which country observed a series of anti-government and pro-democracy protests
known as the quota reform movement?
A) Sri Lanka B) Pakistan C) Bangladesh D) Nepal Correct Ans: C
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16.02%

Q444) In October 2024, the Uttar Pradesh government launched a scholarship scheme for students
studying which language across the state?
A) Urdu B) Pali C) Hindi D) Sanskrit Correct Ans: D
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Q445) In 2024, India unveiled four Air Force pilots shortlisted for its maiden Gaganyaan mission. What
is the primary objective of the mission?
A) To establish a space station B) To send astronauts into space and bring them back C) To send a satellite into
orbit
D) To land on the Moon

Correct Ans: B
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Q446) Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the Chief Justice of India on November 11,
2024.
Correct Ans: D
A) 52nd B) 50th C) 54th D) 51st
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Q447) The 31 edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) was held in .
A) Mumbai B) Visakhapatnam C) Chennai D) Cochin Correct Ans:
B
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Q448) Which country topped the medals tally at the summer Paris Olympics, 2024?
A) France B) The USA C) China D) Japan Correct Ans:
B
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Q449) Which Iranian leader died due to a helicopter crash in May 2024?
A) Ebrahim Raisi B) Yasser Arafat C) Saddam Hussain D) Ali Khameini Correct Ans:
A
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Q450) What was the main focus of the review meeting of the Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in New Delhi
in August 2024?
A) To double the total number of RRBs by 2028 B) To accelerate the participation in stock market
C) To double the RRBs' employees by 2030
D) To upgrade digital technology services and foster business growth in MSME clusters

Correct Ans: D
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Q451) Which of the following was a focus in the Budget 2024 to stimulate growth in the MSME sector?
A) Reduction in corporate tax B) New pension schemes C) Loan schemes for small businesses D) Reduction in
GST rates

Correct Ans: C
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Q452) What role does the Economic Survey 2024 attribute to the tripartite compact in achieving
India’s development goals?
A) Focuses on self-reliance B) Ensures cooperation between central, state governments and private sector
C) Increases government power D) Reduces foreign influence

Correct Ans: B
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Q453) Which leading dairy brand from India was set to enter the European market with a launch in
Spain by the end of November 2024?
A) Parag B) Amul C) Mother Dairy D) Ananda Correct Ans: B
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Q454) Which infrastructure project ongoing in 2024 aims to improve India’s highways and logistics
sector?
A) Smart Cities Mission B) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana C) Bharatmala Pariyojana D) Swachh Bharat Mission

Correct Ans: C
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Q455) Which international initiative aims to mobilise solar energy investments of $1,000 billion by 2030?
A) Global Green Pact B) World Solar Initiative C) Solar Energy Collaboration D) International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Correct Ans: D
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Q456) In June 2024, Mohan Charan Majhi was appointed as chief minister of Odisha. Which party
does he belong to?
A) Biju Janta Dal B) Congress (I) C) Aam Admi Party D) Bhartiya Janta Party Correct Ans: D
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Q457) At which place was the inaugural ceremony of the Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024 held under
the aegis of Eastern Naval Command?
A) Cuddalore B) Kochi C) Tirupati D) Visakhapatnam Correct Ans: D
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Q458) In May 2024, the Supreme Court reserved what percentage of seats in the executive
committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for women?
A) 15% B) 50% C) 33% D) 29% Correct Ans: C
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Q459) Military Exercise SHAKTI was conducted between India and in 2024.
A) France B) Kazakhstan C) Germany D) Japan Correct Ans: A
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Q460) In which month did the Reserve Bank of India enter its 90th year of operations, in 2024?
A) February B) April C) August D) June Correct Ans: B
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Q461) Who among the following is NOT a recipient of the prestigious Bharat Ratna award of the year
2024?
A) MS Swaminathan B) MS Subbulakshmi C) Karpoori Thakur D) Charan Singh Correct Ans: B
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Q462) In May 2024, India participated in the 7th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Shakti' with which
country?
A) France B) Chile C) Italy D) Japan Correct Ans: A
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Q463) In January 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed restrictions on which of the following
payment methods/banks?
A) Airtel Payments Bank B) GPay C) Paytm Payments Bank D) Rupay Correct Ans: C
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Q464) According to Economic Survey of India 2023-24, which is the largest cotton producing state of
India?
A) Bihar B) Assam C) Gujarat D) Odisha Correct Ans: C
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Q465) Where was the 14 meeting of the India-Australia Joint Working Group on counter-terrorism held on
12 August 2024?
A) Kolkata B) Mumbai C) New Delhi D) Bengaluru Correct Ans: C
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Q466) In September 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first Vande Metro,
renamed as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, in which state?
A) Rajasthan B) Madhya Pradesh C) Gujarat D) Haryana Correct Ans: C
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Q467) Which of the following states is the largest producer of coffee in India, according to the Coffee
Board of India's estimates in the 2022-23 crop year?
A) Karnataka B) Andhra Pradesh C) Kerala D) Tamil Nadu Correct Ans: A
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Q468) Which of the following countries won the maximum number of medals at Paris 2024 Olympics?
A) People's Republic of China B) Great Britain C) USA D) France Correct Ans: C
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Q469) As of 26 November 2024, how many constitutional amendments have been made to the
Constitution of India since it was first enacted in 1950?
A) 370 B) 106 C) 101 D) 144 Correct Ans: B
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Q470) In June 2024, who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time?
A) N Kiran Kumar Reddy B) Chandrababu Naidu C) DK Shivkumar D) YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Correct Ans: B
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Q471) In September 2024, the Government of India renamed Port Blair to .

A) Vijay Nagar B) Bharat Nagar C) Andaman Nagar D) Sri Vijaya Puram Correct Ans: D
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Q472) What is a key goal for India's development by 2047 as per the Economic Survey 2024?
A) Achieving status as a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) B) Complete rural electrification C) Doubling per
capita income
D) Reaching zero poverty

Correct Ans: A
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Q473) The Gajraj System of Indian Railways, launched in December 2023, aims to use an .
A) AI-based system to diagnose elephant illness
B) AI-based surveillance system to prevent elephant deaths in railway tracks C) AI-based system to train
elephants
D) AI-based system to treat respiratory diseases in elephants

Correct Ans: B
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Q474) In June 2024, which of the following politicians took oath as the Union Education Minister?
A) Shri Rajnath Singh B) Shri Dharmendra Pradhan C) Shri Bhupendra Yadav D) Shri Prakash Javadekar
Correct Ans: B
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Q475) In September 2024, who was elected as the Chief Minister of Delhi?
A) Manish Sisodia B) Arvind Kejriwal C) Atishi Marlena D) Virender Jain Correct Ans: C
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Q476) In the Summer Olympics 2024, who became the first Indian to win two medals in a single
Olympics post- Independence?
A) Swapnil Kusale B) Aman Sehrawat C) Manu Bhaker D) Neeraj Chopra Correct Ans: C
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24.05%

Q477) Avani Lekhara, who created history in August 2024 by becoming the first Indian woman to win
two gold medals at the Paralympics, belongs to which of the following disciplines?
A) Para swimming B) Para shooting C) Para powerlifting D) Para canoeing Correct Ans: B
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Q478) Who took over as the 51st Chief Justice of India on 11 November 2024?
A) Justice DY Chandrachud B) Justice VK Bist C) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai D) Justice Sanjiv Khanna

Correct Ans: D
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Q479) As of 30 October 2024, who is the Governor of RBI?
A) Shaktikanta Das B) Dr. IG Patel C) Urjit Patel D) Dr. Bimal Jalan Correct Ans: A
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Q480) Which state was the largest producer of sugarcane in India during 2023-24 according to the
Directorate of Sugarcane Development?
A) Maharashtra B) Karnataka C) Tamil Nadu D) Uttar Pradesh Correct Ans: D
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Q481) As of October 2024, which of the following is the longest National Highway in India?
A) National Highway 14 B) National Highway 44 C) National Highway 24 D) National Highway 34 Correct Ans: B
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Q482) Who introduced the Railways (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha on 9 August 2024?
A) Pralhad Joshi B) Ashwini Vaishnaw C) Dharmendra Pradhan D) Jyotiraditya M Scindia Correct Ans: B
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