115 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students (30 November 2023)

115 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students (30 November 2023)

1. Who has been appointed as the first Indian women Aide-De-Corp (ADC) from the Indian Armed Forces?

a. Chief of the Air Staff
b. Chief of the Army
c. Woman Aide-De-Camp
d. Defence Minister

Answer: c. Woman Aide-De-Camp

2. Who is Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi?

a. The Chief of the Air Staff
b. The Chief of the Army
c. A distinguished officer from the 2015 batch of the Indian Air Force
d. The Defence Minister

Answer: c. A distinguished officer from the 2015 batch of the Indian Air Force

3. What is the significance of Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi’s appointment as India’s first woman Aide-De-Camp?

a. It marks a historic milestone, breaking gender norms and showcasing women’s excellence in diverse fields.
b. It represents a routine administrative decision.
c. It is a temporary assignment.
d. It is an experimental move.

Answer: a. It marks a historic milestone, breaking gender norms and showcasing women’s excellence in diverse fields.

4. What is the formal position to which Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi has been appointed?

a. Chief of the Air Staff
b. Chief of the Army
c. Woman Aide-De-Camp
d. Defence Minister

Answer: c. Woman Aide-De-Camp

5. How did Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati describe Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi’s appointment?

a. A routine decision
b. A historic milestone
c. A temporary assignment
d. An experimental move

Answer: b. A historic milestone

6. What does Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi’s appointment symbolize, according to Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati?

a. A celebration of women’s empowerment
b. A trend of excluding men from high-profile positions
c. A routine administrative decision
d. A step towards gender inequality

Answer: a. A celebration of women’s empowerment

7. Where did Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi serve in the Indian Air Force before her historic appointment?

a. Air Force Station, Chennai
b. Air Force Station, Bidar
c. Air Force Station, Delhi
d. Air Force Station, Mumbai

Answer: b. Air Force Station, Bidar

8. What was the occasion at the Raj Bhavan in Mizoram where Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi was welcomed?

a. Retirement ceremony
b. Farewell party
c. Introduction ceremony
d. Promotion celebration

Answer: c. Introduction ceremony

9. How did Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati emphasize the importance of Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi’s appointment?

a. By downplaying its significance
b. By discouraging women in professional domains
c. By ignoring the achievement
d. By highlighting its importance and celebrating the achievement

Answer: d. By highlighting its importance and celebrating the achievement10. Who emerged victorious in the final match of the 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023?

a. Hockey Haryana
b. Hockey Karnataka
c. Hockey Punjab
d. Hockey Tamil Nadu

Answer: c. Hockey Punjab

11. What was the final score in the thrilling final match between Hockey Punjab and Hockey Haryana?

a. 2-2
b. 9-8
c. 3-1
d. 5-5

Answer: b. 9-8

12. When was the 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023 held?

a. November 17 to 28, 2022
b. October 17 to 28, 2023
c. November 17 to 28, 2023
d. October 17 to 28, 2022

Answer: c. November 17 to 28, 2023

13. Who led Hockey Punjab in the championship under whose captaincy they emerged as the gold medalists?

a. Harmanpreet Singh
b. Harbhajan Singh
c. Manpreet Singh
d. Gurjit Singh

Answer: a. Harmanpreet Singh

14. How many titles has Hockey Punjab won in the 13 editions of the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship?

a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
d. Five

Answer: c. Four

15. Which team secured the bronze medal in the championship by defeating Hockey Karnataka?

a. Hockey Punjab
b. Hockey Haryana
c. Hockey Tamil Nadu
d. Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu

Answer: d. Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu

16. In which stadium was the 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023 held?

a. Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Mumbai
b. Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Delhi
c. Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Kolkata
d. Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai

Answer: d. Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai

17. Who was the previous champion in the 2022 Senior Men Championship?

a. Hockey Punjab
b. Hockey Haryana
c. Hockey Karnataka
d. Hockey Tamil Nadu

Answer: b. Hockey Haryana

18. When was Dr. Anandi Gopal Joshi born?

a. 31st March 1865
b. 14th February 1870
c. 25th December 1875
d. 5th June 1880

Answer: a. 31st March 1865

19. In which village was Dr. Anandi Gopal Joshi born?

a. Mumbai
b. Kalyan
c. Pune
d. Nagpur

Answer: b. Kalyan

20. Where did Dr. Anandi Gopal Joshi pursue her medical degree?

a. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
b. Oxford University, London, UK
c. Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
d. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA

Answer: c. Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA

21. What was the cause that inspired Dr. Anandi Gopal Joshi to become the first female doctor in India?

a. Ambition for wealth
b. Passion for literature
c. Loss of her first child due to a lack of medical care
d. Desire for social status

Answer: c. Loss of her first child due to a lack of medical care

22. Who supported Dr. Anandi Gopal Joshi's dream of pursuing an education, especially in medicine?

a. Her brother
b. Her father
c. Her husband
d. Her mother

Answer: c. Her husband

23. In which year did Dr. Anandi Gopal Joshi earn her medical degree, becoming the first Indian woman to do so?

a. 1880
b. 1886
c. 1895
d. 1901

Answer: b. 1886

24. What challenges did Dr. Anandi Gopal Joshi face during her education in the United States?

a. Financial difficulties, homesickness, and health issues
b. Lack of academic resources
c. Cultural familiarity and language proficiency
d. Academic excellence and historical achievement

Answer: a. Financial difficulties, homesickness, and health issues

25. What is Dr. Anandi Gopal Joshi's legacy in the field of medicine in India?

a. First Indian astronaut
b. Pioneer for women’s entry into medicine in India
c. First female Prime Minister of India
d. Founder of the Indian Medical Association

Answer: b. Pioneer for women’s entry into medicine in India

26. What is the Quad Climate Working Group showcasing in the session 'Quad Achievements under the Climate Adaptation Pillar' at COP28?

a. Upcoming security initiatives
b. Achievements in climate adaptation
c. Economic development projects
d. Cultural exchange programs

Answer: b. Achievements in climate adaptation

27. Which country currently presides over the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)?

a. United States
b. Japan
c. Australia
d. India

Answer: d. India

28. What is the key focus of the session 'Resilience for Seaport Infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific Region' at COP28?

a. Clean energy transition
b. Green shipping regulations
c. Disaster and climate resilience for seaports
d. Sustainable lifestyle promotion

Answer: c. Disaster and climate resilience for seaports

29. Under which pillar are QUAD's climate and environment efforts organized?

a. Economic development
b. Social initiatives
c. Security measures
d. Climate ambition, clean energy transition, and adaptation and resilience

Answer: d. Climate ambition, clean energy transition, and adaptation and resilience

30. What is the significance of QUAD's involvement in climate initiatives at COP28?

a. Shift from climate action to security initiatives
b. Focus on economic development projects
c. Collective commitment to address global environmental challenges
d. Promotion of cultural exchange programs

Answer: c. Collective commitment to address global environmental challenges

31. What is the primary focus of Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN)?

a. Urban development projects
b. Addressing challenges faced by Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
c. Economic reforms in metropolitan areas
d. Promoting international trade partnerships

Answer: b. Addressing challenges faced by Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

32. On which occasion did Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveil the PM-JANMAN scheme?

a. Republic Day
b. Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas
c. Independence Day
d. Gandhi Jayanti

Answer: b. Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas

33. What is the total outlay of the PM-JANMAN scheme?

a. Rs 10,336 crore
b. Rs 15,336 crore
c. Rs 20,104 crore
d. Rs 24,104 crore

Answer: d. Rs 24,104 crore

34. How many critical interventions does PM-JANMAN aim to implement, and through how many ministries?

a. 5 interventions through 3 ministries
b. 7 interventions through 5 ministries
c. 11 interventions through 9 ministries
d. 15 interventions through 12 ministries

Answer: c. 11 interventions through 9 ministries

35. Which ministry plays a pivotal role in establishing Ayush Wellness Centres under PM-JANMAN?

a. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b. Ministry of Ayush
c. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
d. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Answer: b. Ministry of Ayush

36. What is the primary goal of the Central Sector Scheme allocating Rs. 1261 Crore for providing drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) in agriculture?

a. Promoting urban development projects
b. Enhancing technological infrastructure in cities
c. Bringing a positive transformation in the lives of women engaged in agriculture
d. Investing in international trade partnerships

Answer: c. Bringing a positive transformation in the lives of women engaged in agriculture

37. How does the scheme address potential difficulties in the procurement, repair, and maintenance of drones by SHGs?

a. Direct financial support to SHGs
b. Establishing drone maintenance centers
c. Lead Fertilizer Companies (LFCs) acting as intermediaries
d. Providing free drone repair services

Answer: c. Lead Fertilizer Companies (LFCs) acting as intermediaries

38. What is the financial support provided to Women SHGs for the purchase of drones under the scheme?

a. 60% of the cost of drones
b. 70% of the cost of drones
c. 80% of the cost of drones
d. 90% of the cost of drones

Answer: c. 80% of the cost of drones

39. How long is the mandatory training program for members of Women SHGs under the scheme?

a. 5 days
b. 10 days
c. 15 days
d. 20 days

Answer: c. 15 days

40. What technological advancement does the scheme aim to bring into agriculture?

a. Introduction of robotic farmers
b. Integration of drones into farming practices
c. Implementation of artificial intelligence in crop cultivation
d. Development of smart agricultural equipment

Answer: b. Integration of drones into farming practices

41. What is the OECD's growth projection for the Indian economy in FY24?

a. 6.7%
b. 6.3%
c. 7.1%
d. 5.8%

Answer: b. 6.3%

42. What is the projected growth rate for the Indian economy in FY25 according to the OECD?

a. 6.7%
b. 6.1%
c. 7.5%
d. 5.5%

Answer: b. 6.1%

43. What are the factors contributing to the projected economic slowdown in India according to the OECD?

a. Improved global economic conditions
b. Enhanced public investment
c. Adverse weather-related events and a globally weakened economic environment
d. Decline in services exports

Answer: c. Adverse weather-related events and a globally weakened economic environment

44. In which fiscal year does the OECD express optimism for India's economic growth?

a. FY23
b. FY24
c. FY25
d. FY26

Answer: d. FY26

45. What is the OECD's inflation projection for India in FY25?

a. 4.9%
b. 5.3%
c. 4.5%
d. 6.0%

Answer: b. 5.3%

46. Who has been appointed as the President of the Rural Marketing Association of India (RMAI) for the term 2023-2025?

a. Biswabaran Chakrabarti
b. Khurram Askari
c. Sandip Bansal
d. Puneet Vidyarthi

Answer: d. Puneet Vidyarthi

47. What is Puneet Vidyarthi's current role in Case New Holland (CNH) Construction Equipment India, CNH Industrial (India) Pvt Ltd?

a. Vice President
b. Treasurer
c. General Secretary
d. Head of Marketing and Business Development for India & SAR

Answer: d. Head of Marketing and Business Development for India & SAR

48. Who has been appointed as the Vice President of RMAI during its 18th Annual General Meeting?

a. Sunny Vohra
b. Puneet Vidyarthi
c. Sandip Bansal
d. Khurram Askari

Answer: d. Khurram Askari

49. What role does Sandip Bansal play in Dialogue Factory – GroupM Media?

a. General Secretary
b. Vice President
c. Treasurer
d. President

Answer: c. Treasurer

50. What is Sunny Vohra's role in Anugrah Madison Advertising Pvt Ltd?

a. President
b. General Secretary
c. Treasurer
d. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Answer: d. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

51. Which regions in Northern India have been particularly affected by the recent air pollution crisis?

a. Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh
b. Bihar, Rajasthan, and Haryana
c. Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha
d. Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand

Answer: b. Bihar, Rajasthan, and Haryana

52. What does AQI stand for in the context of air quality measurement?

a. Air Quality Impact
b. Airborne Quality Index
c. Atmospheric Quality Indicator
d. Air Quality Index

Answer: d. Air Quality Index

53. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, which cities recorded "very poor" air quality?

a. Delhi, Lucknow, and Kolkata
b. Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Chennai
c. Angul, Faridabad, and Rohtak
d. Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur

Answer: c. Angul, Faridabad, and Rohtak

54. What are the primary causes of air pollution in Northern India, as mentioned in the information?

a. Deforestation and soil erosion
b. Ocean pollution and plastic waste
c. Vehicular emissions, industrial emissions, and agricultural burning
d. Nuclear power plants and electronic waste

Answer: c. Vehicular emissions, industrial emissions, and agricultural burning

55. How does air pollution impact human health, according to the information?

a. Causes skin diseases
b. Increases mental stress
c. Exacerbates cardiovascular diseases and causes respiratory problems
d. Enhances physical fitness

Answer: c. Exacerbates cardiovascular diseases and causes respiratory problems

56. Besides health impacts, what are the economic consequences of air pollution mentioned in the information?

a. Increased tourism
b. Reduced productivity and increased healthcare costs
c. Growth in the manufacturing sector
d. Decline in the service industry

Answer: b. Reduced productivity and increased healthcare costs

57. What are some steps suggested to address air pollution in Northern India?

a. Promoting deforestation and expanding urban areas
b. Encouraging industrial emissions and supporting agricultural burning
c. Promoting the use of public transportation and cleaner fuels, enforcing stricter emission standards, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and increasing tree cover
d. Expanding vehicular emissions and reducing tree cover

Answer: c. Promoting the use of public transportation and cleaner fuels, enforcing stricter emission standards, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and increasing tree cover

58. What is the significance of MAHASAGAR, the Indian Navy's outreach initiative?

a. It marks the anniversary of the Indian Navy
b. It promotes active security and growth in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) through high-level virtual interactions
c. It celebrates the unity of littoral nations
d. It focuses on combating cyber threats in the maritime domain

Answer: b. It promotes active security and growth in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) through high-level virtual interactions

59. What does the name 'MAHASAGAR' mean?

a. Vast Ocean
b. Secure Seas
c. Maritime Unity
d. Ocean Harmony

Answer: a. Vast Ocean

60. Who led the virtual congregation during the MAHASAGAR interaction?

a. Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff
b. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
c. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
d. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

Answer: a. Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff

61. What is the theme of the MAHASAGAR interaction?

a. Oceanic Prosperity
b. Collective Maritime Approach towards Countering Common Challenges
c. Regional Growth Symposium
d. Maritime Unity Convention

Answer: b. Collective Maritime Approach towards Countering Common Challenges

62. Which nations participated in the MAHASAGAR interaction?

a. India, China, and Russia
b. India, Nepal, and Bhutan
c. Bangladesh, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania
d. United States, United Kingdom, and Australia

Answer: c. Bangladesh, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania

63. What is the focus of the Central University (Amendment) Bill, 2023?

a. Implementing a goods and services tax
b. Establishing a Central Tribal University in Telangana
c. Revisiting safety regulations for boilers
d. Re-enacting a 1931 provisional tax collection law

Answer: b. Establishing a Central Tribal University in Telangana

64. What does The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 aim to achieve?

a. Implement a 33% quota for women in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly
b. Reorganize the administrative structure of Jammu and Kashmir
c. Establish a university for tribal communities
d. Amend the goods and services tax

Answer: a. Implement a 33% quota for women in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

65. What is the purpose of The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023?

a. Introducing a tribal university in Telangana
b. Providing a women's quota in the Puducherry Assembly
c. Amending the goods and services tax
d. Addressing safety regulations for boilers

Answer: b. Providing a women's quota in the Puducherry Assembly

66. Which bill aims to incorporate the recommendations of the GST Council?

a. Central University (Amendment) Bill, 2023
b. Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023
c. Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023
d. National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Amendment Bill, 2023

Answer: c. Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023

67. What does the Boilers Bill, 2023 focus on?

a. Establishing safety regulations for boilers
b. Incorporating the recommendations of the GST Council
c. Extending the validity of existing laws in Delhi
d. Re-enacting a 1931 provisional tax collection law

Answer: a. Establishing safety regulations for boilers

68. What is the objective of The Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023?

a. Establishing safety regulations for boilers
b. Re-enacting a 1931 provisional tax collection law
c. Incorporating the recommendations of the GST Council
d. Extending the validity of existing laws in Delhi

Answer: b. Re-enacting a 1931 provisional tax collection law

69. What is Kavach, and what role does it play in railway safety?

a. An entertainment system for train passengers
b. An Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that prevents collisions
c. A new type of locomotive engine
d. A railway ticket booking app

Answer: b. An Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that prevents collisions

70. When does Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw plan to release tenders for the next-generation Kavach upgrade?

a. Between May and June next year
b. Immediately after the announcement
c. By the end of the current year
d. In the next five years

Answer: a. Between May and June next year

71. What is the expected increase in the capacity to install Kavach on railway tracks by 2025-26?

a. From 500 rkm to 1,000 rkm
b. From 1,000 rkm to 3,000 rkm
c. From 1,500 rkm to 5,000 rkm
d. From 2,000 rkm to 4,000 rkm

Answer: c. From 1,500 rkm to 5,000 rkm

72. What is the approximate cost efficiency of Kavach compared to its European counterparts?

a. Rs 60-70 lakh per kilometre
b. Rs 50-60 lakh per kilometre
c. Rs 40-50 lakh per kilometre
d. Rs 30-40 lakh per kilometre

Answer: c. Rs 40-50 lakh per kilometre

73. In which year was the national transporter allocated a 5 MHz spectrum in the 700 MHz band for 5G-based operations?

a. 2019
b. 2020
c. 2021
d. 2022

Answer: c. 2021

74. Who was Justice Leila Seth, and what groundbreaking achievement is she known for?

a. The first woman judge in India
b. The first woman Chief Justice of a High Court in India
c. The first woman lawyer in India
d. The first woman Supreme Court Justice in India

Answer: b. The first woman Chief Justice of a High Court in India

75. In which city was Leila Seth born, and when?

a. Mumbai, 1925
b. Lucknow, 1930
c. Kolkata, 1940
d. Delhi, 1955

Answer: b. Lucknow, 1930

76. What was Leila Seth's motivation to pursue law in London?

a. Financial stability
b. A semi-arranged marriage
c. Her interest in constitutional matters
d. Flexibility for a young mother

Answer: d. Flexibility for a young mother

77. When did Leila Seth become the first woman judge in the Delhi High Court?

a. 1958
b. 1965
c. 1978
d. 1985

Answer: c. 1978

78. What position did Leila Seth hold in the Himachal Pradesh High Court, making history in 1991?

a. Chief Justice
b. Senior Judge
c. Advocate General
d. Chief Magistrate

Answer: a. Chief Justice

79. Besides her judicial career, what issues did Leila Seth advocate for?

a. Equal inheritance rights for daughters and LGBTQIA rights
b. Taxation and constitutional matters
c. Media regulations and custodial deaths
d. Public interest litigations and gender bias

Answer: a. Equal inheritance rights for daughters and LGBTQIA rights

80. When did Leila Seth pass away, and at what age?

a. May 5, 2017, at the age of 86
b. June 10, 2015, at the age of 75
c. March 15, 2018, at the age of 90
d. October 20, 2016, at the age of 82

Answer: a. May 5, 2017, at the age of 86

81. What is the women’s labor force participation rate in the second quarter of FY24?

a. 20%
b. 22.5%
c. 23.2%
d. 24%

Answer: d. 24%

82. Has there been any change in the overall unemployment rate during this period?

a. Increased to 7%
b. Remained steady at 6.6%
c. Decreased to 6.2%
d. Decreased to 6%

Answer: b. Remained steady at 6.6%

83. How does women’s unemployment compare to previous years?

a. Increased
b. Remained the same
c. Decreased to below 9% for the first time in five years
d. Fluctuated unpredictably

Answer: c. Decreased to below 9% for the first time in five years

84. What is the trend in women’s labor force participation over the past quarters?

a. Fluctuating
b. Decreasing
c. Remaining constant
d. Increasing

Answer: d. Increasing

85. What is the projected economic growth for India in Q2FY24?

a. 7.8%
b. 7%
c. 6.7%
d. 6.2%

Answer: c. 6.7%

86. When was Sarojini Naidu born?

a. 13th February 1879
b. 2nd March 1949
c. 20th October 1930
d. 2nd March 1879

Answer: a. 13th February 1879

87. Where did Sarojini Naidu pursue higher education?

a. University of Delhi
b. University of Madras and Girton College, Cambridge
c. King’s College, London
d. University of Hyderabad

Answer: b. University of Madras and Girton College, Cambridge

88. In which year did Sarojini Naidu become the first female governor of Uttar Pradesh?

a. 1935
b. 1947
c. 1917
d. 1879

Answer: b. 1947

89. What was one of Sarojini Naidu’s most celebrated poems?

a. The Ballad of Patriotic Women
b. In the Bazaars of Hyderabad
c. Ode to Freedom
d. A Tribute to Brave Souls

Answer: b. In the Bazaars of Hyderabad

90. In which association did Sarojini Naidu actively participate for women’s rights?

a. Women’s Freedom Fighters League
b. Women’s Indian Association
c. Women’s Empowerment Society
d. Indian Women’s Rights Movement

Answer: b. Women’s Indian Association

91. When was the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme initially launched?

a. 2015
b. 2018
c. 2020
d. 2022

Answer: c. 2020

92. What is the objective of PMGKAY?

a. Providing financial assistance to farmers
b. Offering free foodgrains to poor citizens in addition to subsidized foodgrain under NFSA
c. Promoting digital literacy
d. Enhancing infrastructure development

Answer: b. Offering free foodgrains to poor citizens in addition to subsidized foodgrain under NFSA

93. What is the financial implication of the five-year extension of PMGKAY?

a. ₹5 lakh crore
b. ₹8.5 lakh crore
c. ₹11.80 lakh crore
d. ₹15 lakh crore

Answer: c. ₹11.80 lakh crore

94. When does the extension of PMGKAY become effective?

a. December 31, 2023
b. January 1, 2024
c. March 2, 2024
d. April 30, 2024

Answer: b. January 1, 2024

95. How are free foodgrains distributed under PMGKAY?

a. Through direct bank transfers to beneficiaries
b. Through a network of fair price shops
c. Through online platforms
d. Through a chain of supermarkets

Answer: b. Through a network of fair price shops

Answer: c. Lamjung

97. When did Nepal's Supreme Court issue an interim order temporarily legalizing same-sex marriage?

a. June 27, 2022
b. June 27, 2023
c. June 27, 2024
d. June 27, 2025

Answer: b. June 27, 2023

98. What was the reason for the rejection of Surendra Pandey and Maya Gurung's marriage application by the Kathmandu District Court?

a. Lack of societal approval
b. Absence of specific laws addressing same-sex marriage
c. Financial constraints
d. Religious objections

Answer: b. Absence of specific laws addressing same-sex marriage

99. How long had Surendra Pandey and Maya Gurung been living together before their marriage was legally recognized?

a. 2 years
b. 4 years
c. 6 years
d. 8 years

Answer: c. 6 years

100. What organization is Sanjib Gurung (Pinky) associated with, which advocates for the rights and welfare of sexual minorities in Nepal?

a. Rainbow Alliance Nepal
b. Pink Equality Foundation
c. Blue Diamond Society
d. LGBTQ+ Liberation Nepal

Answer: c. Blue Diamond Society

101. What district initiated the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in South West Garo Hills?

a. MFC, Ampati
b. R.Z.D. Shira
c. Ayushman Bharat
d. Jal Jeevan Mission

Answer: a. MFC, Ampati

102. Who addressed the gathering during the launch of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in South West Garo Hills?

a. PM Narendra Modi
b. R.P. Marak
c. R.Z.D. Shira
d. Hamara Sankalp Viksit Bharat

Answer: b. R.P. Marak

103. Which department is highlighted as the Nodal department, and what is its role in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra?

a. Health Department - Managing healthcare camps
b. Agriculture Department - Leading the campaign
c. Education Department - Conducting awareness programs
d. Finance Department - Distributing financial benefits

Answer: b. Agriculture Department - Leading the campaign

104. What is emphasized as important for availing full benefits during the event?

a. Voter ID
b. Aadhar seeding
c. PAN Card
d. Passport

Answer: b. Aadhar seeding

105. Who is the District Nodal Officer for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in South West Garo Hills?

a. R.P. Marak
b. R.Z.D. Shira
c. PM Narendra Modi
d. Hamara Sankalp Viksit Bharat

Answer: b. R.Z.D. Shira

106. What does COP28 stand for?

a. Conference of Political Parties 28
b. Convention on Power 28
c. Conference of the Parties 28
d. Convention of Policymakers 28

Answer: c. Conference of the Parties 28

107. When did COP come into existence?

a. 2005
b. 2010
c. 2015
d. 2020

Answer: b. 2010

108. What sectors are crucial to decarbonisation efforts discussed in COP?

a. Health, Education, and Tourism
b. Energy, Transport, Buildings, Industry, Finance, and Nature
c. Agriculture, Technology, and Sports
d. Culture, Arts, and Entertainment

Answer: b. Energy, Transport, Buildings, Industry, Finance, and Nature

109. What is the main objective of COP28?

a. Achieving net-zero emissions by 2030
b. Limiting the increase in global temperature to 2 degrees Celsius
c. Balancing the release of greenhouse gases by 2050
d. Limiting the increase in global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius, assisting vulnerable communities, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050

Answer: d. Limiting the increase in global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius, assisting vulnerable communities, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050

110. What are the challenges mentioned for COP to address?

a. The need for more ambitious emission reduction targets
b. The need for more financial support for developing countries
c. The need for more innovation in clean energy technologies
d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

111. What is the main objective of the Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children?

a. Enhancing physical fitness in children
b. Strengthening the overall well-being of Divyang children
c. Providing financial support to families with specially-abled children
d. Promoting cultural activities for children

Answer: b. Strengthening the overall well-being of Divyang children

112. Who are the key figures mentioned to have attended the launch event of the Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children?

a. Bollywood actors and actresses
b. Political leaders from foreign countries
c. Officials, experts, and stakeholders from various ministries and organizations
d. Social media influencers

Answer: c. Officials, experts, and stakeholders from various ministries and organizations

113. What is the Swasth Suposhit Bharat Vision aligned with?

a. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
b. POSHAN Abhiyan
c. Make in India initiative
d. Skill India campaign

Answer: b. POSHAN Abhiyan

114. What are the three key steps mentioned in the Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children under the Swasth Suposhit Bharat Vision?

a. Eating, Sleeping, Playing
b. Screening for early disability signs, Inclusion in community events and empowering families, Referral support
c. Reading, Writing, Arithmetic
d. Singing, Dancing, Painting

Answer: b. Screening for early disability signs, Inclusion in community events and empowering families, Referral support

115. What is the significance of the Swavlamban Cards mentioned in the Anganwadi Protocol?

a. They are identity cards for Anganwadi workers
b. They are empowerment cards for Divyang children
c. They are discount cards for special education programs
d. They are loyalty cards for government initiatives

Answer: b. They are empowerment cards for Divyang children