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1. In August 2024, The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the
proposal for the conduct of 3rd batch of ascending e-auctions for ________________,
channels in 234 new cities with an estimated reserve price of Rs.784.87 crore.
अगस्त 2024 में, प्रधानमंत्री नरें द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में केंद्रीय मंत्रत्रमंडल ने 784.87 करोड़ रुपये
के अनुमात्रनत आरत्रक्षत मूल्य के साथ 234 नए शहरों में _______________ चैनलों के त्रलए आरोही ई-
नीलामी के तीसरे बैच के संचालन के प्रस्ताव को मंजूरी दी है।
(a) 720
(b) 230
(c) 730
(d) 1000
(e) 842
Ans. c
Sol. Union Cabinet approves rolling out Private FM Radio to 234 uncovered new cities &
towns
Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet has approved a proposal for e-
auctions to set up 730 channels in 234 new cities across the country with an estimated
reserve price of ₹784.87 crore, as part of the initiative to expand the reach of private FM
Radio channels.
The Cabinet decision on the rollout of private FM Radio to 234 cities and towns will
enhance access to diverse and local content, thus encouraging creativity and
encouraging local languages as well as cultures.
Many of these cities and towns are located in aspirational districts and areas affected by
Left-Wing Extremism. A maximum of 100 channels are to be provided in 32 cities/towns
of Uttar Pradesh, followed by 68 across 22 cities/towns of Andhra Pradesh, 61 in 20
cities/towns of Madhya Pradesh, and 59 in 19 cities/towns of Rajasthan.
While 57 channels will be made available in Bihar, 53 channels have been proposed for
Karnataka’s 16 cities/towns, 42 in West Bengal, 36 in Maharashtra, 33 in Tamil Nadu, 31
in Telangana, 28 in Punjab, 24 in Gujarat, 27 in Haryana and 19 in Jharkhand.
2. In August 2024, The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime

Minister Narendra Modi has approved how many new greenfield industrial smart cities
under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) to transform
the country’s industrial landscape?
अगस्त 2024 में, प्रधान मंत्री नरें द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में आत्रथिक मामलों की मंत्रत्रमंडलीय सत्रमत्रत
ने दे श के औद्योत्रगक पररदृश्य को बदलने के त्रलए राष्ट्रीय औद्योत्रगक गत्रलयारा त्रवकास कायिक्रम
(एनआईसीडीपी) के तहत त्रकतने नए ग्रीनफील्ड औद्योत्रगक स्मार्ि शहरों को मंजूरी दी है ?
(a) 8
(b) 18
(c) 12
(d) 15
(e) 10
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Ans. c
Sol. Cabinet approves 12 Industrial nodes/cities under NICD Programme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
has approved 12 new greenfield industrial smart cities under the National Industrial
Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) to transform the country’s industrial
landscape.
The combined estimated investment in these industrial areas will be 28,602 crore
rupees. These projects will create ten lakh direct and up to 30 lakh indirect jobs.
The projects span across ten states and are strategically planned along six major
corridors. These are Khurpia in Uttrakhand, Gaya in Bihar, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab,
Zaheerabad in Telangana, Dighi in Maharashtra, Orvakal and Kopparthy in Andhra
Pradesh, Palakkad in Kerela, Jodhpur-Pali in Rajasthan, and Agra and Prayagraj in Uttar
Pradesh.
3. Consider the following points about the Central Sector Scheme under the 'Agriculture
Infrastructure Fund' (AIF) which was recently approved by the union cabinet -
(i) The AIF scheme aims to enhance agricultural infrastructure and support the farming
community by broadening the scope of eligible projects and integrating additional
supportive measures.
(ii) The AIF scheme now allows eligible beneficiaries to create infrastructure for viable
community farming assets.
(iii) This scheme was launched by the PM Modi in 2021.
(iv) The expansion of the AIF scheme is expected to further drive growth, improve farm
productivity, and generate rural employment opportunities.
Which of the following points are CORRECT regarding this?
(a) only i & ii
(b) only ii & iii
(c) only iii & iv
(d) only i, ii & iv
(e) only ii, iii & iv
Ans. d
Sol. Union Cabinet approved 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund' for progressive expansion
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi approved the progressive
expansion in the Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under ‘Agriculture
Infrastructure Fund’ to make it more attractive, impactful, and inclusive.
The government has announced a series of measures to expand the scope of Agricultural
Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. These initiatives aim to expand the scope of eligible
projects and integrate additional supportive measures to foster a robust agricultural
infrastructure ecosystem.
Viable Farming Assets- To allow all eligible beneficiaries of scheme to create of
infrastructure covered under 'viable projects for building community farming assets'.
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Integrated Processing projects- To include integrated primary secondary processing

projects in eligible activities under AIF. However standalone secondary projects would
not be eligible under MoFPI schemes.
PM KUSUM Component-A- To allow convergence of Component-A of PM-KUSUM with
AIF for farmers/groups of farmers/ Farmer Producer Organizations/ Cooperatives/
Panchayats.
NABSanrakshan- In addition to CGTMSE, it is proposed to extend AIF credit guarantee
coverage of FPOs through the NABSanrakshan Trustee Company Pvt. Ltd. also.
Since its launch by the Prime Minister in 2020, AIF has been instrumental in supporting
the creation of 6623 warehouses, 688 cold stores, and 21 silos projects, resulting in
additional storage capacity of about 500 LMT in the country. This includes 465 LMT of
dry storage and 35 LMT of cold storage capacity.
In addition, infrastructure projects sanctioned under AIF have helped in generating
more than 8.19 Lakh rural employment opportunities in the agriculture sector.
4. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has launched the
RESET Programme to empower retired sportspersons who have played for the country
and brought immense laurels to the nation. What is the full form of the RESET
Programme?
केंद्रीय युवा मामले और खेल मंत्री डॉ. मनसुख मंडात्रवया ने दे श के त्रलए खेलने वाले और राष्ट्र को
अपार सम्मान त्रदलाने वाले सेवात्रनवृत्त खखलात्रड़यों को सशक्त बनाने के त्रलए रीसेर् कायिक्रम
शुरू त्रकया है। रीसेर् कायिक्रम का पूरा नाम क्या है?
(a) Retired Sportsperson Entitled Training
(b) Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Trainer
(c) Retired Sportsperson Effective Training
(d) Retired Sportsperson Elight Training
(e) Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training
Ans. e
Sol. Sports Minister launches ‘Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training’ (RESET)
Programme
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has launched the
“Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training” (RESET) Programme on the occasion of
National Sports Day in New Delhi.
RESET Programme is aimed at empowering retired sportspersons who have played for
the country and brought immense laurels to the nation.
The programme will support retired athletes on their career development journey by
empowering them with the necessary knowledge and skills and making them more
employable.
The RESET programme will bridge the gap between generations, allowing the unique
skills of our retired athletes to benefit the new generation of aspiring athletes.
The applications will be invited through a dedicated portal. Initially, the programmes
will be of two levels based on educational qualifications of Class 12th and above and
Class 11th and below.
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5. With a wealth of Rs 11.6 lakh crore, Gautam Adani replaced Mukesh Ambani and
clinched the no.1 spot in the 2024 Hurun India rich list. For the first time, Indian movie
star _______________ made it to Hurun India Rich List.
11.6 लाख करोड़ रुपये की संपत्रत्त के साथ गौतम अडानी ने मुकेश अंबानी को पछाड़कर 2024
हुरुन इं त्रडया की अमीरों की सूची में पहला स्थान हात्रसल त्रकया। पहली बार, भारतीय त्रफल्म स्टार
_______________ ने हुरुन इं त्रडया की अमीरों की सूची में जगह बनाई।
(a) Akshay Kumar
(b) Sharukh Khan
(c) Salman Khan
(d) Priyanka Chopra
(e) Amitabh Bachchan
Ans. b
Sol. Gautam Adani replaces Mukesh Ambani as the richest Indian on Hurun list
With a wealth of Rs 11.6 lakh crore, Gautam Adani replaced Mukesh Ambani and
clinched the no.1 spot in the 2024 Hurun India rich list.
The report says India minted a new billionaire every 5 days last year. Wealth
calculations are a snapshot as of 31st July 2024.
India is emerging as Asia’s wealth creation engine! While China saw a 25% decline in its
number of billionaires, India experienced a 29% increase, reaching a record 334
billionaires.
Mukesh Ambani has taken the second top spot in the 2024 Hurun India Rich List, with a
wealth of Rs 1,014,700 crore. Shiv Nadar & family of HCL Technologies is in third place
this year with a wealth of Rs 314,000 crore. Vaccine maker Cyrus S Poonawalla & family
of Serum Institute of India holds the fourth position in the list followed by Dilip
Shanghvi of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries.
Over the past five years, six individuals have consistently remained in the India Top 10.
Leading the list is Gautam Adani & family, followed by Mukesh Ambani & family, Shiv
Nadar, Cyrus S. Poonawalla & family, Gopichand Hinduja & family, and Radhakishan
Damani & family.
The youngest on the 2024 Hurun India rich list is 21-year-old Kaivalya Vohra of Zepto, a
$5 bn quick commerce startup. His co-founder Aadit Palicha, 22, is the second youngest
in the list.
For the first time, Indian movie star Shah Rukh Khan made it to Hurun India Rich List,
largely due to the rising value of his holdings in the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.
Hurun India Rich Listers from the entertainment industry added Rs 40,500 crores in
just one year, with seven new entrants.
6. India will host inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) to
bolster India’s media and entertainment industry and extend its global influence in
which state?
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भारत अपने मीत्रडया और मनोरं जन उद्योग को बढावा दे ने और अपने वैत्रिक प्रभाव को बढाने के
त्रलए त्रवि ऑत्रडयो त्रवजुअल और मनोरं जन त्रशखर सम्मेलन (WAVES) की मेजबानी त्रकस राज्य में
करे गा?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Goa
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Tamil Nadu
(e) Uttar Pradesh
Ans. b
Sol. India to host inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in
Goa
The Government of India will host the inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment
Summit (WAVES) to bolster India’s media and entertainment industry and extend its
global influence.
The Summit is being held in Goa from November 20th to November 25th this year.
The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw launched 25
Challenges under the ‘Create in India Challenge – Season 1’ on August 22nd.
WAVES is poised to become a significant platform for icons of the media and
entertainment fraternity worldwide, focusing on entertainment economics and
technology.
These challenges cover a wide range of disciplines including animation, filmmaking,
gaming, comics, and music. From animation and gaming to music and emerging
technologies, these challenges are designed to inspire and empower participants to
explore new horizons, showcase their talents, and contribute to India’s evolving
narrative in the global media and entertainment industry.
7. In August 2024, who among the following took over as the Director General of Project
Seabird, the largest defence infrastructure project at the Karwar Naval Base?
अगस्त 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकसने कारवार नौसेना बेस पर सबसे बड़ी रक्षा बुत्रनयादी
ढांचा पररयोजना, प्रोजेक्ट सीबडि के महात्रनदे शक का पदभार संभाला?
(a) Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar
(b) Vice Admiral Rajkumar Gupta
(c) Vice Admiral Rajan Kumar
(d) Vice Admiral Tarun Singh
(e) Vice Admiral Rohit Dhankhar
Ans. a
Sol. Rajesh Dhankhar takes over as DG of Project Seabird
Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar NM, assumed duties of the Director General Project
Seabird, with a charter to oversee the largest defence infrastructure project currently
progressing at the Karwar Naval Base, from Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti.
VAdm Rajesh Dhankhar was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 July 1990 and is a
specialist in Navigation & Direction.
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The Flag Officer is an alumnus of the prestigious Naval Academy, Defence Services Staff
College, and has undergone the Higher Command Course in Japan.
During his illustrious career spanning 34 years, the Flag Officer has tenanted specialist
appointments onboard warships Pondicherry, Godavari, Kora, and Mysore. The officer
has also done instructional tenures in the erstwhile Project 15 Training Team,
Navigation & Direction School and at the MIDS Wing Officer's Cadet School, Singapore.
The Flag Officer is a recipient of the Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) in 2015 for Non-
Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) of Indian nationals from Aden and Al-Hodeida,
Yemen.
Recent Appointment in Defence Sector
• DG of National Security Guard (NSG) - B Srinivasan (replace Nalin Prabhat)
• Additional DG of ITBP - Sanjeev Raina
• Chief of Enforcement Directorate (ED) - Rahul Navin
• Director General of Assam Rifles -Vikas Lakhera (22nd)
• Director General of BSF - Daljit Singh Chawdhary (additional charge)
• Additional National Security Adviser - Rajinder Khanna
8. In August 2024, which of the following nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines
(SSBN) was commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking India's second
SSBN under the strategic command in the presence of top naval officials at a quiet event
in Visakhapatnam?
अगस्त 2024 में, त्रवशाखापत्तनम में एक शांत कायिक्रम में शीर्ि नौसेना अत्रधकाररयों की
उपखस्थत्रत में रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ त्रसंह ने त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस परमाणु ऊजाि चात्रलत बैत्रलखस्टक
त्रमसाइल पनडु ब्बी (SSBN) को कमीशन त्रकया, जो रणनीत्रतक कमान के तहत भारत की दू सरी
SSBN होगी?
(a) INS Agni
(b) INS Gadar
(c) INS Arighat
(d) INS Angad
(e) INS Shatru
Ans. c
Sol. India's 2nd nuclear missile submarine 'INS Arighat' commissioned by Rajnath Singh
India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the INS Arighaat, was
commissioned into service at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh.
It joins the first such submarine, the INS Arihant, which was commissioned into service
in 2016.
The INS Arihant was quietly commissioned into service in August 2016. It has a
displacement of 6,000 tonnes and is powered by an 83 MW pressurised light-water
reactor with enriched uranium. INS Arighaat retains the same reactor and dimensions,
but has several technological upgrades.
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The completion of the nuclear triad was announced in November 2018, when Prime
Minister Narendra Modi announced on social media that INS Arihant had returned from
its first deterrence patrol.
The advanced technology project began in the 1980s and its first product, the Arihant
vessel, was launched in 2009 by then-Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, and
eventually commissioned in 2016.
INS Arihant is presently armed with a 750 km range K-15 Submarine Launched Ballistic
Missile (SLBM) while a 3,500 km range SLBM K-4 is under development, having been
tested for the first time in 2020. The K4 will become the mainstay of India’s undersea
nuclear deterrence, as it gives the stand-off capability to launch nuclear weapons while
submerged in Indian waters.
9. Shannon Gabriel, who announced his retirement from international cricket recently,
belongs to which country?
शैनन गेत्रियल, त्रजन्ोंने हाल ही में अंतरािष्ट्रीय त्रक्रकेर् से संन्यास की घोर्णा की, त्रकस दे श से हैं ?
(a) Irelands
(b) Australia
(c) West Indies
(d) Sout Africa
(e) England
Ans. c
Sol. Shannon Gabriel retires from International Cricket
Shannon Gabriel of the West Indies has announced his retirement from international
cricket.
Since his West Indies debut in 2012, the right-arm quick played 59 tests, 25 ODIs and
two T20 Internationals finishing with 202 wickets across the three formats.
Gabriel was more successful in test matches and became a regular member of the West
Indies team in 2017.
He last played for West Indies in a test match against India in July 2023.
Recently Retired Players
• Shikhar Dhawan (India) - All forms of Cricket
• Ilkay Gundogan (Germany) - International Football
• Andy Murray (UK) – International Tennis
• PR Sreejesh (India) – International Hockey
• James Anderson (England) – International Test Cricket
• Dinesh Karthik (India, RCB) - IPL
10. India’s Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal won the gold and bronze medals,
respectively, in the women’s _______ Air Rifle competition at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
भारत की अवत्रन लेखारा और मोना अग्रवाल ने पेररस पैरात्रलंत्रपक 2024 में मत्रहलाओं की _______
एयर राइफल प्रत्रतयोत्रगता में क्रमशः स्वणि और कांस्य पदक जीते।
(a) 10m
(b) 20m
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(c) 30m
(d) 50m
(e) 100m
Ans. a
Sol. Avani Lekhara wins gold medal in para shooting at Paris Paralympics
India’s Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal won the gold and bronze respectively in the
women’s 10m Air Rifle competition.
Avani bettered her previous record set in the Tokyo Games to finish at the top. She
finished with a total of 249.7 to achieve the new Paralympic record in the category. Her
previous best was 249.6 in the Tokyo Paralympics.
Mona won the first medal for the country in the Paris Paralympics on her debut in the
Games.
Manish Narwal clinched a silver medal in the men’s 10-meter Air Pistol with a score of
234.9. The 22-year-old, who bagged a gold in the Mixed 50-meter Pistol event in the
Tokyo Paralympics, held the first spot in the final after an initial round of shots in stage
2, but eventually lost his lead to finish second.
Preeti Pal bagged bronze in the women’s 100-meter sprint as she achieved her personal
best timing of 14.21 seconds to finish third in the final.
11. In the World U20 Athletics Championships, Aarti won a Bronze medal in the
Women’s __________ race walk event with the National U20 record time at Lima in Peru.
त्रवि अंडर-20 एथलेत्रर्क्स चैंत्रपयनत्रशप में, आरती ने पेरू के लीमा में राष्ट्रीय अंडर-20 ररकॉडि
समय के साथ मत्रहलाओं की __________ रे स वॉक स्पधाि में कांस्य पदक जीता।
(a) 100m
(b) 1000m
(c) 10000m
(d) 200m
(e) 2000m
Ans. c
Sol. Aarti wins Bronze Medal in Women’s 10000m race walk event at World U20
Athletics Championships
In the World U20 Athletics Championships, Aarti won a Bronze medal in the Women’s
10000m race walk event with the National U20 record time to open India’s medal
account at Lima in Peru.
She clocked 44 minutes 39.39 seconds to finish third in the gruelling event on the
penutimate day of competitions.
The 17-year-old Aarti broke her own earlier national record of 47 minutes 21.04
seconds which she had clocked in March this year in the National Federation Cup U20
Championships in Lucknow.
Chinese race walkers Zhuoma Baima won the gold while and Meiling Chen clinched
silver.
12. Which edition of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 will begin at Rajgir in
Bihar on November 11th?
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मत्रहला एत्रशयाई चैंत्रपयंस र्र ॉफी 2024 का कौन सा संस्करण 11 नवंबर को त्रबहार के राजगीर में
शुरू होगा?
(a) 5th
(b) 6th
(c) 7th
(d) 8th
(e) 9th
Ans. d
Sol. Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 to begin from 11th Nov at Rajgir
Hockey India has announced that the 8th Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 will
begin at Rajgir in Bihar on November 11th this year.
The event, a joint effort between Hockey India and the Bihar Government, will take
place at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium between 11th November and 20th November.
Last year, Hockey Jharkhand hosted the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in Ranchi,
where India emerged as the champion.
Besides the defending champions, India, reigning Olympic silver- medallists China,
Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand are expected to participate in this tournament.
13. Dawid Malan, who announced his retirement from international cricket recently,
belongs to which country?
हाल ही में अंतरािष्ट्रीय त्रक्रकेर् से संन्यास लेने वाले डे त्रवड मलान त्रकस दे श से हैं ?
(a) Australia
(b) England
(c) New Zealand
(d) South Africa
(e) Netherlands
Ans. b
Sol. Dawid Malan retires from International Cricket
Dawid Malan, England's former world No. 1 T20I batter, has announced his retirement
from international cricket at the age of 37.
The left-handed batter announced his decision in an interview with British Daily 'The
Times', following his omission from the upcoming white-ball series against Australia.
Malan is one of only two England men's players, alongside Jos Buttler, to have scored
centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Despite this remarkable achievement, Malan had not
featured for England since last year's 50-over World Cup in India.
14. International Day for People of African Descent is observed every year on which
day?
अफ्रीकी मूल के लोगों के त्रलए अंतरािष्ट्रीय त्रदवस हर साल त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 29 August
(b) 30 August
(c) 31 August
(d) 28 August
(e) 1 September
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Ans. c
Sol. 31 August - International Day for People of African Descent
International Day for People of African Descent i observed every year on 31 August.
The International Day for People of African Descent marks a significant milestone in the
global recognition of the contributions and challenges faced by individuals of African
descent worldwide.
On June 19, 2020, the Council adopted a resolution on the “Promotion and protection of
the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Africans and people of African descent
against excessive use of force and other human rights violations by law enforcement
officers.”
15. Which Central Public Sector Enterprise has been accorded Navratna Status in August
2024?
अगस्त 2024 में त्रकस केंद्रीय साविजत्रनक क्षेत्र उद्यम को नवरत्न का दजाि त्रदया गया है?
(a) NBCC (India) Limited
(b) Power Grid Corporation of India
(c) National Aluminum Company
(d) Housing and Urban Development Corporation
(e) NHPC Limited
Ans. e
Sol. Railtel, SJVN, NHPC bag 'Navratna' status from FinMin,
• The Ministry of Finance upgraded four public-sector enterprises, SJVN, Solar
Energy Corporation, NHPC and RailTel Corporation of India, to the 'Navratna'
status on August 30.
• PSUs are given a status, from Maharatna companies, to Navratna companies and
Miniratna companies. Navratna status is awarded to government-owned
companies that were previously classified under 'miniratna' category I,
recognizing their strong financial and market performance.
• Navratna companies can invest up to Rs 1,000 crore without prior government
approval. Navratna PSUs also can allocate around 15 percent to a specific project
or 30 percent of their net worth over an entire year, as long as it is under the Rs
1,000 crore limit.
16. Where was the 5th Global Fintech Fest 2024 held?
5वां ग्लोबल त्रफनर्े क फेस्ट 2024 कहााँ आयोत्रजत त्रकया गया?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Bengaluru
(c) New Delhi
(d) Indore
(e) Panji
Ans. a
Sol. 5th Global Fintech Fest held in Mumbai
The 5th Global Fintech Fest was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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The festival, which started in 2021, aims to establish itself as the premier global
conference for the global fintech ecosystem, promote collaboration, and influence the
future of the Fintech industry.
PM Narendra Modi addressed the 5th Global Fintech Festival.
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das and Chairman of Global Fintech Fest (GFF) Kris
Gopalakrishnan were also present at the occasion.
The Global Fintech Fest is organized by the National Payment Corporation of India
(NPCI), the Payment Council of India and the Fintech Convergence Council.
The Fintech Convergence Council was established in 2018 and represents the various
regulated financial service providers and fintech companies.
17. Which defence force has launched the first phase of Project NAMAN, which is
designed to provide dedicated support and services to Defence pensioners, veterans,
and their families?
त्रकस रक्षा बल ने प्रोजेक्ट नमन का पहला चरण शुरू त्रकया है, त्रजसे रक्षा पेंशनभोत्रगयों, त्रदग्गजों
और उनके पररवारों को समत्रपित सहायता और सेवाएं प्रदान करने के त्रलए त्रडजाइन त्रकया गया
है?
(a) Indian Navy
(b) Indian Air Force
(c) Indian Coast Guard
(d) Indian Army
(e) both a and d
Ans. d
Sol. Indian Army launches Project NAMAN to Support Veterans & Families
The Indian Army launched the first phase of Project NAMAN, which is designed to
provide dedicated support and services to Defence pensioners, veterans, and their
families.
The importance of the project in ensuring that veterans and their families receive the
care and support they deserve.
In the first phase of Project NAMAN, 14 Common Services Centres have been established
at key locations across India, including New Delhi, Jalandhar, Leh, Dehradun, Lucknow,
Jodhpur, Bengdubi, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Secunderabad, Saugor, Guntur, Ahmedabad, and
Bangalore.
The project is set to expand significantly and aims to establish approximately 200
centres nationwide over the next 2 to 3 years.
18. Who has inaugurated the National Conference of District Judiciary at Bharat
Mandapam in New Delhi?
नई त्रदल्ली के भारत मंडपम में त्रजला न्यायपात्रलका के राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन का उद् घार्न त्रकसने
त्रकया?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) CJI D Y Chandrachud
(c) Arjun Ram Meghwal
(d) Justice Sanjeev Khanna
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(e) Kapil Sibbal

Ans. a
Sol. PM inaugurates National Conference of District Judiciary in New Delhi
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has inaugurated the National Conference of District
Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The Prime Minister also unveiled the stamp and coin commemorating 75 years of the
establishment of the Supreme Court of India.
The two-day Conference, organized by the Supreme Court of India, hosts five working
sessions to deliberate and discuss the issues related to the District Judiciary such as
Infrastructure and Human Resources, Inclusive Courtrooms for all, Judicial Security and
Judicial Wellness, Case Management and Judicial Training.
India on the occasion and also conveyed his best wishes to those taking part in the
National Conference of District Judiciary.
19. PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Vadhvan Port in the Palghar district
of _________________.
प्रधानमंत्री नरें द्र मोदी ने _________________ के पालघर त्रजले में वधवन बंदरगाह की आधारत्रशला
रखी।
(a) Gujarat
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Maharashtra
(e) Goa
Ans. d
Sol. PM Modi lays foundation stone of Vadhvan Port in Palghar
PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Vadhvan Port in the Palghar district of
Maharashtra.
He also inaugurated various fisheries projects and distributed transponders and Kisan
Credit Cards to fishermen.
The cost of this project is around 76,000 crore rupees. It aims to establish a world-class
maritime gateway that will boost the country’s trade and economic growth by catering
to large container vessels, offering deeper drafts, and accommodating ultra-large cargo
ships.
Vadhvan Port, located near Dahanu town in Palghar district, will be one of India’s largest
deep-water ports and will provide direct connectivity to international shipping routes,
reducing transit times and costs.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 218 fisheries
projects worth around 1,560 crore rupees, aimed at bolstering the sector’s
infrastructure and productivity across the nation.
Additionally, the Prime Minister launched the National Rollout of the Vessel
Communication and Support System at a cost of around ₹364 crore. Under this project,
one lakh transponders will be installed in a phased manner on mechanized and
motorized fishing vessels in 13 coastal states and Union Territories.
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20. In August 2024, The Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) under the aegis of
the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, signed an MoU with which
digital payments company for a three-year partnership valued at up to USD 1 million,
aims to train youth across 10 States?
अगस्त 2024 में, कौशल त्रवकास और उद्यत्रमता मंत्रालय के तत्वावधान में पयिर्न और आत्रतथ्य
कौशल पररर्द (THSC) ने त्रकस त्रडत्रजर्ल भुगतान कंपनी के साथ 1 त्रमत्रलयन अमरीकी डालर
तक के मूल्य की तीन साल की साझेदारी के त्रलए एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए, त्रजसका
लक्ष्य 10 राज्यों में युवाओं को प्रत्रशत्रक्षत करना है ?
(a) American Express
(b) VISA
(c) Mastercard
(d) RuPay
(e) Fastenal
Ans. b
Sol. Visa and the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council inked a 3-year partnership of up to
$1 million USD
The Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, for a three-year partnership valued
at up to $1 million USD.
This initiative, designed to up skill at least 20,000 Indian youth in tourism-relevant
skills, was formalized in the presence of Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State
(Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and
Minister of State, Ministry of Education Government of India.
The partnership, which builds upon Visa’s ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of
Tourism, aims to train youth across 10 States, including Assam, Gujarat, Himachal
Pradesh, and West Bengal to elevate the tourism service experience for tourists.
21. Who has been appointed as the 33rd Cabinet Secretary of the Government of India?
भारत सरकार के 33वें कैत्रबनेर् सत्रचव के रूप में त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है?
(a) TV Somanathan
(b) Ajay Seth
(c) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
(d) Deepti Gaur Mukherjee
(e) Manoj Govil
Ans. a
Sol. TV Somanathan takes over as Cabinet Secretary
T V Somanathan took over as Cabinet Secretary following the superannuation of Rajiv
Gauba.
TV Somanathan is the 33rd cabinet secretary of the government of India.
Gauba had been Cabinet Secretary since 2019 and completed an unprecedented five-
year term. Until recently the Finance Secretary, Somanathan was named Cabinet
Secretary on August 10 with a two-year tenure.
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A 1987-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, Somanathan is a qualified chartered
accountant, cost accountant and company secretary.
He has held important assignments at the Centre, including as Joint Secretary and later
as Additional Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office.
About Cabinet Secretary
• The Cabinet Secretary heads the Cabinet Secretariat, which is headed by the
Prime Minister.
• The Cabinet Secretary heads the Cabinet Secretariat, is the head of the
bureaucracy in India, and is the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
• The Cabinet Secretariat is the key administrative body of the Government of
India and facilitates smooth transaction of business in Ministries/ Departments.
• The Cabinet Secretariat coordinates the activities of the various ministries of the
Government of India.
Other Important Secretaries
• Ministry of Corporate Affairs Secretary - Deepti Gaur Mukherjee (replace Manoj
Govil)
• Foreign Secretary - Vikram Misri (replace Vinay Mohan Kwatra)
• Expenditure Secretary - Manoj Govil (replace T. V. Somanathan)
• Home Secretary - Govind Mohan (replace Ajay Kumar Bhalla)
• Secretary of DPIIT - Amardeep Singh Bhatia
• Revenue Secretary - Sanjay Malhotra
• Defence Secretary - Giridhar Aramane
• Economic Affairs Secretary - Ajay Seth
• MoSPI Secretary - Dr. G. P. Samanta
22. In August 2024, which of the following companies launched its Payment Passkey
Service, marking a significant step forward in secure online transactions, this innovative
service aims to make online shopping more secure and convenient, with India chosen as
the debut market for its pilot program?
अगस्त 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस कंपनी ने अपनी भुगतान पासकी सेवा शुरू की, जो
सुरत्रक्षत ऑनलाइन लेनदे न में एक महत्वपूणि कदम है, इस अत्रभनव सेवा का उद्दे श्य ऑनलाइन
खरीदारी को अत्रधक सुरत्रक्षत और सुत्रवधाजनक बनाना है, भारत को इसके पायलर् कायिक्रम के
त्रलए शुरुआती बाजार के रूप में चुना गया है ?
(b) VISA
(c) Mastercard
(d) RuPay
(e) Fastenal
Ans. c
Sol. Mastercard launches Global Payment Passkey Service in India
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US-based multinational payment card services corporation Mastercard has launched its
Payment Passkey Service, with plans to first introduce it to India. It Payment Passkey
Service, marking a significant step forward in secure online transactions.
Unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, this innovative service aims to make
online shopping more secure and convenient, with India chosen as the debut market for
its pilot program.
The pilot will involve some of the nation’s leading payment players, including
aggregators like Juspay, Razorpay, and PayU, major online merchants like BigBasket, and
top financial institutions like Axis Bank.
The Payment Passkey Service is designed to address the growing threat of online fraud,
which has seen a nearly 300% increase in India over the past two years, according to the
Reserve Bank of India. By leveraging device-based biometric authentication methods—
such as fingerprints or facial scans—the service eliminates the need for traditional
passwords and, one-time passwords (OTPs), which have become increasingly
vulnerable to scams like phishing and SIM swapping.
The service enhances security by utilizing passkeys and tokenization to ensure that no
financial account data is shared with third parties, thereby rendering it useless to
fraudsters.
23. _________________was presented the globally acclaimed Pacific Asia Travel Association
(PATA) Gold Award 2024 for its online contest ‘Holiday Heist’ in the Digital Marketing
Campaign category, at a function in Bangkok.
_________________ को बैंकॉक में आयोत्रजत एक समारोह में त्रडत्रजर्ल माकेत्रर्ं ग अत्रभयान श्रेणी में
ऑनलाइन प्रत्रतयोत्रगता ‘हॉत्रलडे हीस्ट’ के त्रलए त्रवि स्तर पर प्रशंत्रसत पैत्रसत्रफक एत्रशया र्र ै वल
एसोत्रसएशन (PATA) गोल्ड अवाडि 2024 प्रदान त्रकया गया।
(a) Lakshadweep Tourism
(b) Nicobar Tourism
(c) Kerala Tourism
(d) Odisha Tourism
(e) Goa Tourism
Ans. c
Sol. Kerala tourism presented PATA gold award 2024
Kerala Tourism was presented the globally acclaimed Pacific Asia Travel Association
(PATA) Gold Award 2024 for its online contest ‘Holiday Heist’ in the Digital Marketing
Campaign category, at a function in Bangkok.
ourism Director Sikha Surendran received the award at a function held during PATA
Travel Mart 2024, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in the Thailand
capital.
The award was presented by Peter Semone, PATA Chair in the presence of Maria Helena
de Senna Fernandes, Director, Macao Government Tourism Office and Noor Ahmad
Hamid, PATA CEO.
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Kerala Tourism was the only destination from India to bag the PATA Gold award this
year. ‘Holiday Heist’, the month-long ground-breaking campaign was launched in July
2023 to woo tourists through an engaging and thrilling bidding game on the Tourism
department’s WhatsApp chatbot Maya.
It became a phenomenal hit with travellers making uniquely lowest bids for visiting
Kerala’s spectacular destinations. The campaign has witnessed over 80,000 bids, 5.2
lakh conversations, 45 million impressions, and 13 million video views.
24. In August 2024, which fintech company launched a series of innovative products and
enhancements at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 aimed at transforming the
payments ecosystem?
अगस्त 2024 में, त्रकस त्रफनर्े क कंपनी ने भुगतान पाररखस्थत्रतकी तंत्र को बदलने के उद्दे श्य से
ग्लोबल त्रफनर्े क फेस्ट (GFF) 2024 में नवीन उत्पादों और संवर्द्ि न की एक श्रृंखला शुरू की है ?
(a) Paytm
(b) GooglePay
(c) PhonePe
(d) AmazonPay
(e) Razorpay
Ans. e
Sol. Razorpay unveils Groundbreaking Payment Solutions at GFF 2024
A leader in the fintech industry, Razorpay has launched as series of innovative products
and enhancements at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 aimed at transforming the
payments ecosystem. With a focus on accessibility, inclusivity, and the future of financial
transactions, Razorpay continues pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fintech.
Razorpay, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched India’s first Biometric
Authentication system, revolutionizing the checkout process by eliminating the need for
OTPs. This advanced system leverages passkey protocols to enhance security and
convenience, resulting in a 4% increase in transaction success rates and a 35%
reduction in OTP-related errors.
This innovation is poised to boost conversion rates for merchants, providing a seamless
payment experience for customers.
Razorpay has also introduced Razorpay A1, an all-in-one QR-centric device designed to
enhance UPI payments, reflecting the growing preference for QR codes over traditional
payment methods.
25. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a penalty of Rs 2.68 crore on which bank for
contravention of certain provisions, including on opening of current accounts, interest
rate on deposits and frauds classification in August 2024?
भारतीय ररजवि बैंक (RBI) ने अगस्त 2024 में चालू खाते खोलने, जमा पर ब्याज दर और
धोखाधड़ी वगीकरण सत्रहत कुछ प्रावधानों के उल्लंघन के त्रलए त्रकस बैंक पर 2.68 करोड़ रुपये
का जुमािना लगाया?
(a) Central Bank of India
(b) Bank of Baroda
(c) UCO Bank
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(d) Bank of Maharashtra

(e) Canara Bank
Ans. c
Sol. RBI imposes Rs 2.68 crore penalty on UCO Bank
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 2.68 crore on UCO Bank for
contravention of certain provisions, including on opening of current accounts, interest
rate on deposits and frauds classification.
The RBI has also imposed a penalty of Rs 2.1 lakh on Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd for
non-compliance with certain provisions of KYC directions.
In both cases, penalties are based on regulatory compliance and are not intended to
pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the entities
with their customers.
Recent Penalties imposed on Banks by RBI
• Muthoot Finance Limited (1.9 lakh) - for non-compliance with certain provision
of KYC Directions, 2016’ issued by RBI.
• Bank of Maharashtra (1.27 crore) - for violating its directions, including on KYC
• Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, Pune (10 lakh) - for non-compliance with certain
provisions of the NBFC - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company
and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016.
• Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd (4.90 lakh) - for non-compliance with certain
provisions of the KYC Directions, 2016.
• CSB Bank Limited (₹1.86 crore) - For violations, including paying commissions to
employees for Non-Performing Assets' recovery
• Union Bank of India (₹1.06 crore)- For non-compliance with RBI guidelines on
creating a central repository for large exposures and KYC norms.
26. India’s energy major, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has launched a co-
branded credit card XTRA in partnership with which bank in Global Fintech Fest (GFF),
Mumbai?
भारत की प्रमुख ऊजाि कंपनी इं त्रडयन ऑयल कॉपोरे शन त्रलत्रमर्े ड (IOCL) ने ग्लोबल त्रफनर्े क
फेस्ट (GFF), मुंबई में त्रकस बैंक के साथ साझेदारी में एक सह-िांडेड क्रेत्रडर् काडि XTRA लॉन्च
त्रकया है?
(a) RBL Bank
(b) ICICI Bank
(c) Axis Bank
(d) HDFC Bank
(e) UCO Bank
Ans. a
Sol. Indian Oil and RBL Bank launch co-branded credit card
India’s energy major, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has launched a co-branded
credit card XTRA in partnership with RBL Bank in Global Fintech Fest (GFF), Mumbai
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This strategic collaboration aims to provide cardholders with attractive rewards and
benefits, enabling them to earn upto 250 litres of free petrol annually.
RBL Bank is one of India’s leading private sector banks with an expanding presence
across the country. The Bank offers specialized services under five business verticals
namely: Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, Branch Banking & Retail Liabilities,
Retail Assets and Treasury & Financial Markets Operations.
Recent Facilities Launched in Banking & Insurance Sector
• ESAF Small Finance Bank launches Inori RuPay Platinum Credit Card
• Tata AIA Life launches 'Sampoorna Raksha Promise' product with ₹3 lakh instant
payout feature
• Bandhan Bank launches Avni Saving Account for Women Customer
• Karnataka Bank unveils credit line on UPI in partnership with Navi Technologies
• RBL Bank launched Vijay Fixed Deposits to honor 78th Independence Day
• Axis Bank launches PRIMUS super-premium credit card with VISA
27. Which Small Finance Bank is planning to expand its newly introduced Dabba Savings
Accounts campaign across the country to promote financial inclusion as part of the UN
Sustainable Development Goals and the government’s push to bring the unbanked into
the formal banking fold?
कौन सा लघु त्रवत्त बैंक संयुक्त राष्ट्र सतत त्रवकास लक्ष्यों और बैंत्रकंग सुत्रवधा से वंत्रचत लोगों को
औपचाररक बैंत्रकंग के दायरे में लाने के सरकार के प्रयास के तहत त्रवत्तीय समावेशन को बढावा
दे ने के त्रलए दे श भर में अपने नए शुरू त्रकए गए डब्बा बचत खाता अत्रभयान का त्रवस्तार करने की
योजना बना रहा है?
(a) AU Small Finance Bank Limited
(b) Capital Small Finance Bank Limited
(c) Suryoday Small Finance Bank
(d) Shivalik Small Finance Bank
(e) ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited
Ans. e
Sol. ESAF Small Finance Bank to expand Dabba Savings Accounts campaign
ESAF Small Finance Bank is planning to expand its newly introduced Dabba Savings
Accounts campaign across the country.
The campaign aims to promote financial inclusion as part of the UN Sustainable
Development Goals and the government’s push to bring the unbanked into the formal
banking fold.
The campaign caters to women in economically backward areas who do not have bank
accounts due to fear of banking procedures or lack of accessibility. It is designed to
address the financial needs of micro banking customers to promote micro savings
accounts, which play a crucial role in fostering a culture of savings among the micro
banking community.
This scheme is a powerful tool to bring women from economically weaker sections and
backward areas into the formal banking system.
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The Dabba Savings Account Campaign won bronze in the Sustainable Development
Goals category at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity recently, and it
garnered multiple accolades at the MAD Stars awards in Busan, South Korea.
About ESAF Small Finance Bank
• Founded- 10 March 2017
• Founders- K. Paul Thomas, Mereena Paul, Jacob Samuel
• Headquarters- Thrissur, Kerala
• MD & CEO - Paul Thomas K
• Chairperson – P R Ravi Mohan
28. The Indian economy has clocked a GDP growth of _______ in the first quarter of the
financial year 2024-25, released by the Ministry of Statistics showed that the crucial
manufacturing sector that provides quality jobs to the young workforce posted a 7 per
cent growth, while the construction and electricity sectors posted double-digit growth
during the quarter.
भारतीय अथिव्यवस्था ने त्रवत्तीय वर्ि 2024-25 की पहली त्रतमाही में _______ की जीडीपी वृखर्द् दजि
की है, सांखिकी मंत्रालय द्वारा जारी आं कड़ों से पता चला है त्रक युवा कायिबल को गुणवत्तापूणि
रोजगार प्रदान करने वाले महत्वपूणि त्रवत्रनमािण क्षेत्र ने 7 प्रत्रतशत की वृखर्द् दजि की है, जबत्रक
त्रनमािण और त्रबजली क्षेत्रों ने त्रतमाही के दौरान दोहरे अंकों की वृखर्द् दजि की है।
(a) 6.7%
(b) 6.8%
(c) 6.8%
(d) 7.2%
(e) 7.0%
Ans. a
Sol. NSO Reports 6.7% Real GDP Growth for April-June 2024 Quarter
The Indian economy has clocked a GDP growth of 6.7 per cent in the first quarter of the
financial year 2024-25. Figures released by the Ministry of Statistics showed that the
crucial manufacturing sector that provides quality jobs to the young workforce posted a
7 per cent growth, while the construction and electricity sectors posted double-digit
growth during the quarter.
Private Final Consumption Expenditure and Gross Fixed Capital Formation have
witnessed growth rates of 7.4 per cent and 7.5 per cent, respectively, during this period.
Aggregate demand conditions are gathering momentum with a revival in rural
consumption on the back of growing incomes.
29. India's Rubina Francis won a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympic Games 2024. She
is related to which sport?
भारत की रुबीना फ्रांत्रसस ने पेररस पैरालंत्रपक खेलों 2024 में कांस्य पदक जीता। वह त्रकस खेल
से संबंत्रधत हैं?
(a) Shooting
(b) Archery
(c) Badminton
(d) Walking
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Ans. a
Sol. Indian shooter Rubina Francis won bronze in women’s 10-meter air pistol SH1 final
at Paralympic Games
In the Paris Paralympic Games, Indian shooter Rubina Francis won bronze in the
women’s 10-meter air pistol SH1 final qualification round.
Rubina secured India’s fourth medal in shooting at the 17th Summer Paralympic Games.
The 25-year-old shooter from Madhya Pradesh scored a total of 211.1 to finish third in
the final.
On the other hand, Manish Narwal secured a silver medal in the men’s 10-meter air
pistol SH1 with a score of 234.9.
30. How much lakh crore rupees was GST collected in August 2024?
अगस्त 2024 में त्रकतने लाख करोड़ रुपये का जीएसर्ी संग्रह हुआ?
(a) 1.75 lakh crore
(b) 1.82 lakh crore
(c) 2.10 lakh crore
(d) 1.32 lakh crore
(e) 2.72 lakh crore
Ans. a
Sol. GST collections rise 10% to Rs 1.75 trillion in August 2024
Gross GST collections in August grew 10 per cent to about Rs 1.75 lakh crore, reflecting
higher domestic consumption.
As per the government data released, gross GST revenues from domestic transactions
grew 9.2 per cent to about Rs 1.25 lakh crore.
Revenues from import of goods were up 12.1 per cent to Rs 49,976 crore.
In July, gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up was Rs 1.82 lakh crore, while in
August last year it was Rs 1.59 lakh crore.
GST Collection of Previous Months
• January 2024 – 1.72 lakh crore
• February 2024 - 1.68 lakh crore
• March 2024 – 1.78 lakh crore
• April 2024 – 2.10 lakh crore
• May 2024 – 1.73 lakh crore
• June 2024 – 1.74 lakh crore
• July 2024 – 1.82 lakh crore
31. The revenue department in the finance ministry has formed a panel to simplify the
decades-old I-T Act. Who will chair this panel?
त्रवत्त मंत्रालय के राजस्व त्रवभाग ने दशकों पुराने आयकर अत्रधत्रनयम को सरल बनाने के त्रलए एक
पैनल का गठन त्रकया है। इस पैनल की अध्यक्षता कौन करे गा?
(a) Dikshit Mishra
(b) Arun Goyal
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(c) T V Somnathan
(d) Shakti Kanta Das
(e) V K Gupta
Ans. e
Sol. Panel headed by V K Gupta to simplify decades-old direct tax laws
The revenue department in the finance ministry has formed a panel headed by V K
Gupta, chief commissioner of income-tax (I-T), to simplify the decades-old I-T Act.
In its preliminary discussions, the panel focused on rationalizing exemptions, raising the
computation methods to global standards, and making the appeals system less
cumbersome.
During discussions over the past few days and supervised by Central Board of Direct
Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Ravi Agrawal, it emerged that more than 90 Sections of the
1961 law have lost their relevance.
32. Which edition of the Rashtriya Poshan Maah was inaugurated at the Mahatma
Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat to enhance nutrition awareness and overall well-being
across the nation?
दे श भर में पोर्ण जागरूकता और समग्र कल्याण को बढाने के त्रलए गुजरात के गांधीनगर में
महात्मा मंत्रदर में राष्ट्रीय पोर्ण माह के कौन से संस्करण का उद् घार्न त्रकया गया?
(a) 5th
(b) 6th
(c) 7th
(d) 8th
(e) 9th
Ans. c
Sol. Seventh Rashtriya Poshan Maah launched with a focus on nutrition and well-being
The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was inaugurated at the Mahatma Mandir in
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with a strong emphasis on enhancing nutrition awareness and
overall well-being across the nation.
Annpurna Devi, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, emphasized the
need to enhance the health of children and adolescents while combating malnutrition
through a lifecycle approach. She outlined the four key pillars of Poshan 2.0 – good
governance, convergence, capacity building, and community participation – as essential
to the program’s success.
The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024 will focus on key themes including Anaemia,
Growth Monitoring, Complementary Feeding, Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi, Technology for
Better Governance, and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.
Through Mission Poshan 2.0, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is
dedicated to combating malnutrition among children, adolescent girls, pregnant women,
and lactating mothers across the country.” The month-long campaign aims to bolster
efforts against malnutrition and promote holistic well-being throughout the nation.
33. Which country will host the 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from December
2024?
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कौन सा दे श त्रदसंबर 2024 से 19वें इं र्रनेर् गवनेंस फोरम (IGF) की मेजबानी करे गा?
(a) Qatar
(b) India
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) France
(e) USA
Ans. c
Sol. Saudi Arabia to host 19th Internet Governance Forum in December
Saudi Arabia will host the 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from December 15-19,
2024, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.
The five-day event is expected to gather over 10,000 participants from 160 countries,
including more than 1,000 international speakers.
The forum aims to reach consensus among governments, private sector, and non-profit
organizations on policies for stronger internet governance worldwide.
IGF is a global multistakeholder platform. The event, organized by the UN since 2006,
fosters discussions on public policy issues related to the internet, facilitates sharing
information, exchanging experience, and working to come up with solutions.
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34. Four countries have recently signed the Charter and an MoU for the establishment of
the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) Secretariat in Colombo to address security and
stability challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. Which of the countries has not signed
this, Charter?
हाल ही में चार दे शों ने त्रहंद महासागर क्षेत्र में सुरक्षा और खस्थरता की चुनौत्रतयों से त्रनपर्ने के त्रलए
कोलंबो में कोलंबो सुरक्षा सम्मेलन (सीएससी) सत्रचवालय की स्थापना के त्रलए चार्ि र और
समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं। इनमें से त्रकस दे श ने इस चार्ि र पर हस्ताक्षर नही ं त्रकए हैं?
(a) India
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Maldives
(e) Mauritius
Ans. b
Sol. India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Maldives sign Charter and MoU for establishment of
Colombo Security Conclave Secretariat
India, Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka have signed the Charter and an MoU for the
establishment of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) Secretariat in Colombo to
address security and stability challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.
The signing ceremony was hosted in Colombo by the Government of Sri Lanka.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and the representatives of the Maldives, Mauritius
and Sri Lanka signed the documents on behalf of the respective Member States.
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval emphasized the importance of the Colombo
Security Conclave in addressing traditional, non-traditional, and emerging hybrid
security challenges. He highlighted the need for sustained regional cooperation across
various security pillars.
The CSC’s core objective is to promote regional security by addressing transnational
threats and challenges of common concern to the Member States. There are five pillars
of cooperation under the CSC namely Maritime Safety and Security; Countering
Terrorism and Radicalisation; Combating Trafficking and Transnational Organised
Crime; Cyber Security and Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Technology; and
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief.
35. _____________ has become the first Indian life insurer to commence operations in
Gujarat International Finance Tec City (GIFT City).
_______________ गुजरात इं र्रनेशनल फाइनेंस र्े क त्रसर्ी (त्रगफ्ट त्रसर्ी) में पररचालन शुरू करने
वाली पहली भारतीय जीवन बीमा कंपनी बन गई है।
(a) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
(b) ICICI Lombard
(c) Max Life Insurance
(d) Tata Aia Life Insurance
(e) IndiaFirst Life
Ans. e
Sol. IndiaFirst Life becomes 1st Indian life insurer to start ops in GIFT City
IndiaFirst Life has become the first Indian life insurer to commence operations in
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
The company inaugurated its IFSC Insurance Office (IIO) at the country's international
financial gateway.
IndiaFirst Life's IIO will have a dedicated team of specialists who will cater to the needs
of GIFT City's global audience. The company offers a specially designed ULIP product for
global Indians -- IndiaFirst Life Wealth Wise plan.
36. The airline's operations will be fully integrated with Air India starting from
November 12, marking the culmination of a merger process initiated nearly two years
ago. As a part of this merger, Singapore Airlines will acquire a ______ per cent stake in the
newly consolidated Air India.
एयरलाइन का संचालन 12 नवंबर से एयर इं त्रडया के साथ पूरी तरह से एकीकृत हो जाएगा, जो
लगभग दो साल पहले शुरू की गई त्रवलय प्रत्रक्रया की पररणत्रत को त्रचत्रित करता है। इस त्रवलय
के एक त्रहस्से के रूप में, त्रसंगापुर एयरलाइं स नव समेत्रकत एयर इं त्रडया में ______ प्रत्रतशत
त्रहस्सेदारी हात्रसल करे गी।
(a) 25.1
(b) 24.1
(c) 23.1
(d) 22.1
(e) 28.1
Ans. a
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Sol. Vistara's last Flight on November 11

Vistara Airlines will cease to operate under its brand name on November 11.
The airline's operations will be fully integrated with Air India starting from November
12, marking the culmination of a merger process initiated nearly two years ago.
Vistara is a joint venture between the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines. However, with
Tata Group also owning Air India, the decision to unify the two airlines aims to
streamline operations and offer passengers an enhanced travel experience.
As a part of this merger, Singapore Airlines will acquire a 25.1 per cent stake in the
newly consolidated Air India.
The transition, approved by Centre, includes the green light for foreign direct
investment (FDI) by Singapore Airlines in Air India.
37. Who has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of the Indian Air Force?
भारतीय वायु सेना के उप प्रमुख के रूप में त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है?
(a) Anish Dayal Singh
(b) Sujoy Lal Thaosen
(c) Vineet McCarty
(d) Tejinder Singh
(e) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
Ans. d
Sol. Air Marshal Tejinder Singh appoints Deputy Chief of Air Staff
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air
Force in New Delhi.
Air Marshal Tejinder is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was
commissioned in the fighter stream of the IAF on 13 June 1987.
He is a Category ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor with over 4500 hours of flying, an
alumnus of Defence Service Staff College and National Defence College.
He has commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Radar Station, a premier Fighter Base and was
Air Officer Commanding in Jammu and Kashmir. He was also awarded the Vayu Sena
Medal in 2007 and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022.
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38. Who has been appointed as the interim Chairman and Managing Director of the
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for three months?
त्रकसको तीन महीने के त्रलए त्रहं दुस्तान पेर्रोत्रलयम कॉपोरे शन त्रलत्रमर्े ड (एचपीसीएल) का अंतररम
अध्यक्ष और प्रबंध त्रनदे शक त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) Gaurav Banerjee
(b) Jetha Ahir
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(c) Raj Kumar Chaudhary

(d) Rajneesh Narang
(e) Rajesh Kumar Singh
Ans. d
Sol. Rajneesh Narang appoints as Interim CMD of HPCL
Rajneesh Narang has been appointed the interim Chairman and Managing Director of
the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for three months.
He succeeded Pushp Kumar Joshi.
Narang, a chartered accountant with over thirty years of experience, has managed a
wide range of finance-related responsibilities for the company, including corporate
finance, treasury, risk management, margin management, marketing finance, SBU
commercial, refinery projects, etc.
Recent Appointment
• Chairman and CEO of Railway Board - Satish Kumar (replace Jaya Varma Sinha)
• Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) - Jay Shah (replace Greg Barclay)
• Chairperson of NASSCOM - Sindhu Gangadharan
• Chairman of Texas Economic Development Corporation - Arun Agarwal
• CEO of Nestlé - Laurent Freixe (replace Mark Schneider)
• Chairman of Cognizant India - Rajesh Varrier (replace Rajesh Nambiar)
39. Who was given the additional charge of the Chairman of the Indian Oil Corporation
(IOC)?
भारतीय तेल त्रनगम (आईओसी) के अध्यक्ष का अत्रतररक्त प्रभार त्रकसे त्रदया गया?
(a) Gaurav Banerjee
(b) Jitendra Singh
(c) V Satish Kumar
(d) Rajneesh Narang
Ans. c
Sol. V Satish Kumar given additional charge of IOC chairman
V Satish Kumar took over as the Chairman of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the
nation's largest oil firm.
He will concurrently serve as chairman while continuing in his role as Director
(Marketing), a position he has held since October 2021.
He also held the additional charge of Director (Finance) for one year from October 2022,
a period characterised by geopolitical tensions due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
With a career spanning 35 years, Kumar has served in various regions across the
country and held key positions, leading IOC's efforts to maintain its leadership in the
marketing of petroleum products.
40. India's Barinder Sran has announced his retirement recently. He is related to which
sport?
भारत के बररं दर सरन ने हाल ही में संन्यास की घोर्णा की है। वह त्रकस खेल से संबंत्रधत हैं ?
(a) Cricket
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(b) Hockey
(c) Football
(d) Boxing
(e) Shooting
Ans. a
Sol. Barinder Sran announces retirement from international cricket
Barinder Sran, the left-arm fast bowler, has called it quits from international and
domestic cricket with immediate effect at the age of 31.
He made his debut under MS Dhoni's captaincy in January 2016 and played six ODIs and
two T20Is until June 2016 before losing his place in the Indian team.
He could never don the blue jersey and eight years later, has decided to step away from
the game.
Sran picked seven wickets in ODIs and six in T20Is apart from collecting 137 wickets
across formats at the domestic level. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the 31-year-old
played for four teams - Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings and
Mumbai Indians - featuring in 24 matches and picking 18 wickets.
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41. Himanshi Tokas, who was seen in news in September 2024 for achieving a
remarkable achievement, is associated with which of the following sport?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में उल्लेखनीय उपलखि हात्रसल करने के त्रलए खबरों में रही ं त्रहमांशी र्ोकस
त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस खेल से संबंत्रधत हैं?
(a) Shooting
(b) Judo
(c) Golf
(d) Archery
(e) Wushu
Ans. b
Sol. Himanshi Tokas clinches silver medal at Asian Cadet Judo Championships
Himanshi Tokas won a silver medal at the Asian Cadet and Junior Judo Championships.
The event took place in Mungyeong, South Korea.
Himanshi competed in the women's 63-kilogram weight category.
She is 19 years old and part of the Khelo Bharat program. 12 members from India
participated in the competition.
42. 15-year-old Chess International Master Mayank Chakraborty has won his second
Grand Master Norm in a GM Norm Tournament being conducted in Greece. He is from
which state?
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15 वर्ीय शतरं ज अंतरािष्ट्रीय मास्टर मयंक चक्रवती ने ग्रीस में आयोत्रजत जीएम नॉमि र्ू नािमेंर् में
अपना दू सरा ग्रैंड मास्टर नॉमि जीता है। वह त्रकस राज्य से हैं ?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Assam
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Punjab
(e) Tamil Nadu
Ans. b
Sol. 15-year-old International Master Mayank Chakraborty wins his 2nd Grand Master
Norm in Greece
15-year-old Chess International Master Mayank Chakraborty from Assam has won his
second Grand Master Norm in a GM Norm Tournament being conducted in Greece.
IM Mayank requires one last norm and to touch the FIDE Rating Point 2500 once to be a
Grand Master, in fact the first Grand Master from entire North East India.
His present FIDE rating is 2431. He had become International Master this year in April
only, and right now he is the player with the highest number of Grand Master Norms and
highest rating from the entire North East India.
43. At Paris Paralympics 2024, Indian Para Athlete Preethi Pal won the bronze medal in
the Women’s ____________ meters – T35 Final.
पेररस पैरात्रलंत्रपक 2024 में, भारतीय पैरा एथलीर् प्रीत्रत पाल ने मत्रहलाओं की _________ मीर्र –
र्ी35 फाइनल में कांस्य पदक जीता।
(a) 100m
(b) 200m
(c) 400m
(d) 500m
(e) 1000m
Ans. b
Sol. Preethi Pal makes history with Bronze and Nishad Kumar wins Silver at Paris
Paralympics 2024
At Paris Paralympics 2024, Indian Para Athlete Preethi Pal secured yet another medal
for India, clinching a Bronze medal in the Women’s 200 meters – T35 Final.
She won the medal with a personal best timing of 30.01 seconds.
With this win, she became the first track and field Indian Woman Para Athlete to win
two medals at the Paralympics.
On the other hand, Indian athlete Nishad Kumar also won a silver medal with an effort of
2.04 meter in Men’s High Jump – T47 event.
44. Yogesh Kathuniya has won the silver medal in the Paris Paralympic Games 2024. He
is related to which sport?
योगेश कथुत्रनया ने पेररस पैरालंत्रपक खेल 2024 में रजत पदक जीता है। वह त्रकस खेल से
संबंत्रधत हैं?
(a) Shooting
(b) Judo
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(c) Discus Throw

(d) Archery
(e) Wushu
Ans. c
Sol. Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver in men’s Discus throw F56 final
India’s Yogesh Kathuniya clinched his second consecutive Paralympic silver medal in
men’s discus throw F-56 event with a season’s best effort 42.22m at the ongoing Games
in Paris.
The 27-year-old hurled the discus to the podium-clinching distance in his very first
attempt to add to the silver he won in the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago.
Brazil’s Claudiney Batista dos Santos registered a hat-trick of Paralympic gold medals,
creating a new Games record with an effort of 46.86m in his fifth attempt.
Greece’s Konstantinos Tzounis won the bronze with 41.32m.
45. Nitesh Kumar, a para badminton player, claimed India’s second gold medal at the
Paris Paralympics in Para badminton, after beating Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell in the
final of the men’s singles SL3 category. He is from which state?
पैरा बैडत्रमंर्न खखलाड़ी त्रनतेश कुमार ने पुरुर् एकल SL3 श्रेणी के फाइनल में ग्रेर् त्रिर्े न के
डे त्रनयल बेथेल को हराकर पैरा बैडत्रमंर्न में पेररस पैरात्रलंत्रपक में भारत के त्रलए दू सरा स्वणि पदक
जीता। वह त्रकस राज्य से हैं ?
(a) Punjab
(b) Haryana
(c) Delhi
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(e) Assam
Ans. b
Sol. Shuttler Nitesh Kumar wins gold medal at Paris Paralympics
Nitesh Kumar, a para badminton player from Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, claimed India’s
second gold medal at the Paris Paralympics in Para badminton, after beating Great
Britain’s Daniel Bethell in the final of men’s singles SL3 category.
SL3 class players, like Nitesh, compete with more severe lower limb disabilities,
requiring play on a half-width court.
The 29-year-old Nitesh, who overcame permanent leg damage from a 2009 accident,
showed his dominance with a (result) win over Bethell in the final.
46. Indian paddler Divyanshi Bhowmick clinched a bronze medal in the Under-19 Youth
Girls Singles Event at the World Table Tennis Youth Contender Varazdin 2024. This
championship was held in which country?
भारतीय पैडलर त्रदव्यांशी भौत्रमक ने वल्डि र्े बल र्े त्रनस यूथ कंर्ें डर वराजदीन 2024 में अंडर-19
यूथ गर्ल्ि त्रसंगर्ल् इवेंर् में कांस्य पदक जीता। यह चैंत्रपयनत्रशप त्रकस दे श में आयोत्रजत की गई
थी?
(a) France
(b) Kazakhstan
(c) Croatia
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(d) Oman
(e) Iran
Ans. c
Sol. Divyanshi Bhowmick clinches bronze medal at WTT Youth Contender 2024
Indian paddler Divyanshi Bhowmick clinched a bronze medal in the Under-19 Youth
Girls Singles Event at the World Table Tennis Youth Contender Varazdin 2024 ARENA
VARAŽDIN in Croatia.
The 13-year-old paddler is a Khelo India athlete.
47. India’s Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar clinched the bronze medal in the mixed
compound open ___________ event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
भारत की शीतल दे वी और राकेश कुमार ने पेररस 2024 पैरात्रलंत्रपक में त्रमत्रश्रत कंपाउं ड ओपन
___________ स्पधाि में कांस्य पदक जीता।
(a) Badminton
(b) Tennis
(c) Discus Throw
(d) Archery
(e) Wushu
Ans. d
Sol. Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar clinched Archery Mixed Team Bronze
India’s Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar clinched the bronze medal in the mixed
compound open archery event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
The duo secured the victory in a nail-biting match against Italy's Eleonora Sarti and
Matteo Bonacina, winning by a single point with a scoreline of 156-155.
Sheetal Dev, at 17, became India’s youngest Paralympic medallist in history. She was the
only female armless archer at Paris 2024.
For 39-year-old Rakesh Kumar, his first Paralympic medal comes after years of
consistency at the top level. He is a gold medallist at the Para World Championship and
Asian Para Games.
48. Who has won the silver medal in the men’s singles SL4 category in badminton at the
Paris Paralympics 2024?
पेररस पैरात्रलंत्रपक 2024 में बैडत्रमंर्न में पुरुर् एकल SL4 वगि में रजत पदक त्रकसने जीता है ?
(a) Nitesh Kumar
(b) Divyanshi Bhowmick
(c) Manish Ramadass
(d) Thulasimathi Murugesan
(e) Suhas Yathiraj
Ans. e
Sol. Suhas Yathiraj gets silver in badminton men's singles SL4 category
India’s Suhas Yathiraj got the silver medal in the men’s singles SL4 category in
badminton at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
He lost to France’s Lucas Mazur 9-21, 13-21 in the gold medal match at the La Chapelle
Arena Court 1. It took the Frenchman 34 minutes to beat Suhas.
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Suhas, who is also the World No.1 won silver in Tokyo three years ago, and yet again, he
fell short of a gold medal, this time in Paris.
SL4 is designed for players who experience limited movement on one side of the body, in
both legs, or have a minor absence of a limb.
49. India’s 19-year-old, Manisha Ramadass won the bronze medal in the women’s
singles SU5 category at the Paralympics 2024. She is related to which sport?
भारत की 19 वर्ीय मनीर्ा रामदास ने पैरात्रलंत्रपक 2024 में मत्रहला एकल SU5 वगि में कांस्य
पदक जीता। वह त्रकस खेल से संबंत्रधत हैं?
(a) Shooting
(b) Badminton
(c) Discus Throw
(d) Archery
(e) Wushu
Ans. b
Sol. Thulasimathi, Manisha claim badminton silver and bronze medals at Paralympics
Indian shuttlers Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass signed off with
maiden silver and bronze medals respectively in women's singles SU5 category at the
Paralympics.
The 22-year-old Thulasimathi, the number one seed, put up a fight before going down
17-21 10-21 against China's defending champion Yang Qiuxia in the final.
Second seed Manisha, playing at the adjacent court, outplayed Denmark's Cathrine
Rosengren, seeded third, 21-12 21-8 to claim the bronze medal.
The SU5 category is for athletes with impairment on the upper limbs, which could be in
the playing or the non-playing hand.
50. Star javelin thrower Sumit Antil became the first Indian man and second from the
country to defend the title as he won the F64 category gold with Paralympics record of
_________ at the Paris Games.
स्टार भाला फेंक खखलाड़ी सुत्रमत अंत्रतल खखताब बचाने वाले पहले भारतीय पुरुर् और दे श के
दू सरे खखलाड़ी बन गए, क्योंत्रक उन्ोंने पेररस खेलों में _________ के पैरात्रलंत्रपक ररकॉडि के साथ
F64 श्रेणी का स्वणि पदक जीता।
(a) 59.59m
(b) 69.59m
(c) 60.59m
(d) 70.59m
(e) 80.59m
Ans. d
Sol. Sumit Antil wins gold in javelin throw F64
Star javelin thrower Sumit Antil became the first Indian man and second from the
country to defend the title as he won the F64 category gold with Paralympics record of
70.59m at the Paris Games.
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The 26-year-old world record holder from Sonipat in Haryana bettered his own earlier
Paralympic best of 68.55m set in Tokyo while winning the gold three years ago. Antil's
world record stands at 73.29m.
Antil has also won gold in the World Para Athletics Championships in 2023 and 2024,
besides standing on top of podium in last year's Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.
51. The Supreme Court has constituted a high-powered committee to amicably resolve
the grievances of farmers agitating at the Shambhu border between Punjab and
Haryana. Who will chair this committee?
पंजाब और हररयाणा के बीच शंभू बॉडि र पर आं दोलन कर रहे त्रकसानों की त्रशकायतों को
सौहादि पूणि ढं ग से हल करने के त्रलए सुप्रीम कोर्ि ने एक उच्चस्तरीय सत्रमत्रत का गठन त्रकया है।
इस सत्रमत्रत की अध्यक्षता कौन करे गा?
(a) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
(b) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
(c) Justice Surya Kant
(d) Justice Nawab Singh
(e) Justice Bela M. Trivedi
Ans. d
Sol. Supreme Court sets up panel to amicably resolve farmers’ agitation
The Supreme Court has constituted a high-powered committee chaired by former
Punjab and Haryana High Court judge, Justice Nawab Singh, to amicably resolve the
grievances of farmers agitating at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana.
A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed the five-member committee to
convene its first meeting within a week.
The court urged the protesting farmers to distance themselves from political parties and
to not politicise the issue.
The farmers are agitating over a plethora of demands, including legal guarantee of
minimum support price (MSP) for their produce.
Recent Committee in News
• Revenue Department in the finance ministry formed a panel to simplify the
decades-old I-T Act. - chaired by V K Gupta
• GoI constitutes a committee to monitor the current situation on Indo-Bangladesh
Border- headed by ADG of BSF
• Committee on Appointment of VC in Bengal; chaired by - UU Lalit
• To review and suggest reform in the examination process (restructuring NTA) -
Chaired by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan
• RBI set up a committee to Mitigate Payment Fraud; chaired by AP Hota
52. Who has been appointed as Managing Director for the Philips Indian subcontinent?
त्रफत्रलप्स भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप के प्रबंध त्रनदे शक के रूप में त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है?
(a) Gaurav Banerjee
(b) Bharath Sesha
(c) Raj Kumar Chaudhary
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(d) Amardeep Singh Bhatia

Ans. b
Sol. Philips appoints Bharat Sesha as new MD for India
Bharath Sesha has been appointed as Managing Director for the Philips Indian
subcontinent.
In this role, he will spearhead Philips’ growth strategy in India, with a strong focus on
enhancing customer satisfaction and driving operational excellence
He succeeds Daniel Mazon, who has moved to a global role at the Philips headquarters
in the Netherlands.
Bharath Sesha brings over 20 years of global experience to his new role, with a deep
understanding of the Indian market, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical
sectors.
Before joining Philips, he was the MD at Heubach Colorants India. Bharath holds a
Master’s in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management
and an MBA from ITM.
Recent Appointment
• Chairman of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) - V Satish Kumar (replace SM
Vaidya)
• Interim CMD of HPCL - Rajneesh Narang (replace Pushp Kumar Joshi
53. In September 2024, The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB), a head-
hunter for State-owned financial services entities, has recommended Rama Mohan Rao
Amara for the position of MD of which bank?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, राज्य के स्वात्रमत्व वाली त्रवत्तीय सेवा संस्थाओं के त्रलए प्रमुख, त्रवत्तीय सेवा
संस्थान ब्यूरो (FSIB) ने राम मोहन राव अमारा को त्रकस बैंक के एमडी के पद के त्रलए त्रसफाररश
की है?
(a) Canara Bank
(b) Axis Bank
(c) Punjab National Bank
(d) State bank of India
(e) ICICI Bank
Ans. d
Sol. FSIB recommends Rama Mohan Rao Amara for SBI MD post
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB), a head-hunter for State-owned
financial services entities, has recommended Rama Mohan Rao Amara for the position of
Managing Director of State Bank of India, the country’s largest commercial bank.
Amara is currently Deputy Managing Director at SBI.
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Amara is expected to fill the vacancy created due to elevation of C S Setty as Chairman of
SBI.
Prior to getting transferred to SBI in July 2023, Amara was MD & CEO at SBI Card, the
country’s largest pure play credit card issuer. He was appointed as MD & CEO of SBI
Card in January 2021.
54. Who has been appointed as MD of NABCONS (NABARD Consultancy Services), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development?
राष्ट्रीय कृत्रर् और ग्रामीण त्रवकास बैंक की पूणि स्वात्रमत्व वाली सहायक कंपनी नैबकॉन्स (नाबाडि
कंसल्टें सी सत्रविसेज) के एमडी के रूप में त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) Rajnish Kumar
(b) Arun Bansal
(c) Rajeev Agarwal
(d) Y Haragopal
(e) Siddhartha Mohanty
Ans. d
Sol. Y Haragopal appointed MD of NABCONS
Y Haragopal has been appointed Managing Director of NABCONS (NABARD Consultancy
Services), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Prior to this elevation, he worked as the Chief Operating Officer of the Delhi-based
consultancy firm. It has four Zonal offices in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Guwahati.
Haragopal, who received his doctorate from the Indian Agriculture Research Institute
(IARI) in New Delhi, joined NABARD in 1996 as a direct recruit officer and worked in
different positions at the Head Office (Mumbai) for 14 years in the Refinance
Department and at various regional offices in Punjab, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, and
Telangana.
Recent Appointment in Banking & Insurance Sector
• MD & CEO of Shriram Capital Pvt Ltd. - Subhasri
• Deutsche Bank Head of global corp coverage for India, Sri Lanka - Manik Chhabra
• MD & CEO of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank - Salee Sukumaran Nair
• MD of SBI - Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh
• CEO of NPCI Bhim Services Ltd (NBSL) - Lalitha Nataraj
• MD & CEO of MCX - Praveena Rai’s
55. Which company has collaborated with Gramophone, a leading agritech platform, to
enable 2 million smallholder farmers on the Community Pass platform in India to have
access to agri inputs?
त्रकस कंपनी ने भारत में मास्टरकाडि कम्युत्रनर्ी पास प्लेर्फॉमि पर 2 त्रमत्रलयन छोर्े त्रकसानों को
कृत्रर् इनपुर् तक पहुंच प्रदान करने के त्रलए अग्रणी एग्रीर्े क प्लेर्फॉमि ग्रामोफोन के साथ सहयोग
(b) VISA
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(c) SBI Card

(d) Rupay
(e) Mastercard
Ans. e
Sol. Mastercard collaborates with Gramophone to Boost Credit Access for 2 mn Farmers
in India
Mastercard has collaborated with Gramophone, a leading agritech platform, to enable 2
million smallholder farmers on the Mastercard Community Pass platform in India with
access to agri inputs.
The two entities will work towards powering offline payments for farmers in rural and
remote areas through the Community Pass financial inclusion card.
Gramophone is also expected to enable their existing five lakh farmers with offline
payments and credit.
Community Pass offers a digital ecosystem for purchasers seeking sustainable sources
of high-quality produce at competitive market pricing and supply chain financing and
smallholder farmers seeking reliable markets, fair prices, and credit.
The platform unites multiple agro-sector stakeholders in a centralised agricultural
marketplace, enhancing their aggregate positive influence on farming communities.
Community Pass services will also feature an offline payment card and input credit,
which will be available in the future months.
56. In August 2024, which of the following fintech companies launched the innovative
Point-of-Sale (POS) software ‘DigiPOS,’ designed to elevate in-store payment
experiences across Apple Premium Reseller outlets in India by leveraging iOS devices
such as iPhones and iPads?
अगस्त 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस त्रफनर्े क कंपनी ने अत्रभनव पॉइं र्-ऑफ-सेल (POS)
सॉफ्टवेयर 'त्रडजीपीओएस' लॉन्च त्रकया, त्रजसे आईफोन और आईपैड जैसे आईओएस उपकरणों
का लाभ उठाकर भारत में ऐप्पल प्रीत्रमयम रीसेलर आउर्लेर््स में इन-स्टोर भुगतान अनुभव को
बढाने के त्रलए त्रडजाइन त्रकया गया है?
(a) PhonePe
(b) Paytm
(c) GooglePay
(d) Razorpay
(e) BharatPay
Ans. d
Sol. Razorpay launches DigiPOS – Elevating Apple Resellers In- Store Payment
Experience
Razorpay has launched the innovative Point-of-Sale (POS) software, ‘Razorpay DigiPOS’.
This industry-first solution is set to revolutionize in-store payments across Apple
Premium Reseller outlets in India by leveraging iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads.
The integration of DigiPOS ensures a seamless, intuitive, and efficient payment
experience, eliminating the need for traditional Android devices and enhancing the
overall customer experience.
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For the first time, Apple Premium Reseller stores can now process payments using their
iPads and iPhones, whether for card transactions, no-cost EMIs, or UPI payments.
This collaboration with Apple Premium Reseller stores is poised to set a new
benchmark in the retail payment landscape, making every transaction seamless.
57. In August 2024, which of the following has partnered with Microsoft to simplify tax
filing for over 20 million gig workers in India?
अगस्त 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकसने भारत में 20 त्रमत्रलयन से अत्रधक त्रगग श्रत्रमकों के त्रलए
र्ै क्स फाइत्रलंग को आसान बनाने के त्रलए माइक्रोसॉफ्ट के साथ साझेदारी की है ?
(a) H&R Block
(b) ClearTax
(c) QuickBooks
(d) both and b
(e) both b and c
Ans. b
Sol. ClearTax Join hands with Microsoft to Ease Tax Filing for Over 20 Mn Indian Gig
Workers
ClearTax, one of India’s largest tax systems, has partnered with Microsoft to simplify tax
filing for over 20 million gig workers in India.
This project attempts to improve workers’ accessibility and convenience, particularly in
fast-rising economies.
ClearTax is a user-friendly solution that allows gig workers to file their taxes over
WhatsApp.
This innovative, frictionless, and user-friendly technique tackles a major issue for many
blue-collar and gig workers in India’s informal sector.
This policy has had a significant and immediate impact. In just 5 weeks of its inception,
approximately 98,000 gig workers could file their taxes using this new system.
Recent MoUs Signed in Banking Sector
• YES Bank inks pact with Newtap Finance to offer financing solutions
• Piramal Finance and Central Bank of India partner to reach underserved markets
• Tata Power Solar Systems, ICICI Bank partner to finance solar units
• Jakson Engineers Limited signs MoU with SBI to promote solar projects
58. In September 2024, who among the following assumed the position of Air Officer
Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Central Air Command?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकसने मध्य वायु कमान के एयर ऑत्रफसर कमांत्रडं ग-इन-
चीफ (AOC-in-C) का पद ग्रहण त्रकया?
(a) Anish Dayal Singh
(b) Ashutosh Dixit
(c) Vineet McCarty
(d) Umesh Mishra
(e) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
Ans. b
Sol. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as AOC-In-C Central Air Command
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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central
Air Command.
Dixit was commissioned into the fighter stream of Indian Air Force (IAF) on December
6, 1986. The Air Officer is an Experimental Test Pilot and a Qualified Flying Instructor
with more than 3300 hours of flying experience on a variety of aircraft in the IAF
inventory.
An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College
(Bangladesh), and National Defence College, Dixit has actively participated in numerous
operations and exercises such as Op-Safed Sagar and Op-Rakshak.
In recognition of his meritorious services, he has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva
Medal, Vayu Sena Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal, by the Hon'ble President of India.
• Deputy Chief of Air Staff - Air Marshal Tejinder Singh
59. Which company has launched India’s first Android-based Cash Recycling Machine
(CRM), HPDx-BU01, which serves as a Digital Banking Unit offering a variety of services
including QR-based UPI cash withdrawal and deposit, account opening, and credit card
issuance?
त्रकस कंपनी ने भारत की पहली एं डर ॉइड-आधाररत कैश रीसाइखलंग मशीन (सीआरएम),
एचपीडीएक्स-बीयू01 लॉन्च की है, जो एक त्रडत्रजर्ल बैंत्रकंग इकाई के रूप में कायि करती है, जो
क्यूआर-आधाररत यूपीआई नकद त्रनकासी और जमा, खाता खोलने और क्रेत्रडर् काडि जारी करने
सत्रहत त्रवत्रभन्न प्रकार की सेवाएं प्रदान करती है ?
(a) Razorpay Software Private Limited
(b) Intellect Design Arena
(c) Pine Labs
(d) Hitachi Payment Services
(e) AGS Transact Technologies
Ans. d
Sol. Hitachi Payment launches Country’s First Android-Based Cash Recycling Machine
Hitachi Payment Services, India’s leading provider of payments and commerce solutions,
announced India’s first Android-based cash recycling machine, which also serves as a
Digital Banking Unit, providing one-stop services in a modern digital banking
environment.
The Android-Based Cash Recycling Machine, HPDx-BU01, is a big step towards
improving customer convenience and experience while boosting operational and cost
efficiency in banks.
The Android-Based Cash Recycling Machine was presented at GFF with the National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
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Its complete range of capabilities, which combine the benefits of traditional Cash
Recycling Machines (CRMs) with the agility and flexibility of the Android platform, may
be adapted to various financial needs.
Using an advanced technological platform, it enables banks to develop a bespoke digital
banking environment, offering a variety of banking and non-banking services, based on
business needs and local market demands. These services include QR-based UPI cash
withdrawal and deposit, account opening, credit card issuance, personal loans,
insurance, MSME loans, and FASTag application and recharge.
Among these services, the QR-based UPI cash deposit is a new feature in India.
60. Hayao Miyazaki has been honoured with the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award
for 2024 for his significant contributions to environmental protection and the
promotion of peace through animation. He is from which country?
हयाओ त्रमयाजाकी को पयािवरण संरक्षण और एनीमेशन के माध्यम से शांत्रत को बढावा दे ने में
उनके महत्वपूणि योगदान के त्रलए 2024 के प्रत्रतत्रित रे मन मैग्सेसे पुरस्कार से सम्मात्रनत त्रकया
गया है। वह त्रकस दे श से हैं?
(a) South Korea
(b) Japan
(c) Taiwan
(d) USA
(e) Russia
Ans. b
Sol. Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki honoured with 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award
Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki has been honored with the prestigious Ramon
Magsaysay Award for 2024 for his significant contributions to environmental protection
and the promotion of peace through animation.
This honor, often referred to as “Asia’s Nobel Prize,” underscores Miyazaki’s profound
impact on both the art of animation and global cultural discourse.
The announcement was made by Studio Ghibli, the renowned animation studio co-
founded by Miyazaki.
The global announcement of the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees was made by the
Manila-based Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation.
This year’s recipients include three individuals and one group, all recognized for their
exceptional contributions to society. The official award ceremony is scheduled to take
place in Manila this November, according to The Japan Times.
Recent Award
• Best Airport at the India Travel Awards - Rajiv Gandhi International Airport,
Hyderabad
• Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024 - Shaktikanta Das (A+ grade);
2nd year
• Hilal-e-Imtiaz Award (Pakistan 2ndhighest civilian award) - Arshad Nadeem
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• Grand Collar of Order of Timor Leste (Highest Civilian Award of Timor Leste) -
President Droupadi Murmu
• Companion of the Order of Fiji (highest honour of Fiji) – President Droupadi
Murmu
61. In September 2024, who among the following was awarded a gold medal for playing
a key role in making the Olympic Games Paris 2024 a success?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकसे ओलंत्रपक खेल पेररस 2024 को सफल बनाने में
महत्वपूणि भूत्रमका त्रनभाने के त्रलए स्वणि पदक से सम्मात्रनत त्रकया गया?
(a) Abhinav Bindra
(b) Nita Ambani
(c) P. T. Usha
(d) Rohit Brijnath
(e) Emmanuel Macron
Ans. e
Sol. Olympic Order awarded to French President Emmanuel Macron
In recognition of his unstinting support for the success of the Olympic Games Paris 2024
and his attachment to the Olympic ideal dear to Pierre de Coubertin, President
Emmanuel Macron was presented with the Olympic Order in gold.
This distinction pays tribute to his untiring engagement and vision for the Olympic
Games, which made the edition in Paris an unforgettable event.
President Macron, in agreement with the Organising Committee and the French
authorities, turned into spectacular reality, with a ceremony along the River Seine
featuring iconic monuments like Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.
62. The PM Narendra Modi-headed Cabinet Committee on Security, in its meeting,
approved a proposal to procure 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for Russian-origin SU-30
MKI fighter aircraft from defence PSU_____________________________________ at a cost of over
₹26,000 crore.
प्रधानमंत्री नरे न्द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता वाली सुरक्षा मामलों की मंत्रत्रमंडलीय सत्रमत्रत ने अपनी बैठक
में रक्षा क्षेत्र की साविजत्रनक क्षेत्र की कंपनी ________________________ से रूसी मूल के एसयू-30
एमकेआई लड़ाकू त्रवमान के त्रलए 26,000 करोड़ रुपये से अत्रधक की लागत से 240 एयरो-इं जन
(एएल-31एफपी) खरीदने के प्रस्ताव को मंजूरी दी।
(a) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(b) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
(c) Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Limited
(d) Tata Advanced Systems
(e) Bharat Electronics Limited
Ans. a
Sol. Cabinet approves ₹26,000 cr deal with HAL for 240 aero-engines for SU-30 MKIs
PM Narendra Modi-headed Cabinet Committee on Security in its meeting approved a
proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for Russian-origin SU-30 MKI
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fighter aircraft from defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of over
₹26,000 crore.
Earlier, the MoD had given nod to HAL for major upgrade of SU-30 MKI fleet of aircrafts
of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to increase their operational lives which is worth ₹60,000
crore.
Through that, the aircraft will have new electronic warfare capabilities, weapon systems,
radars and mission control systems. The comprehensive upgrades will add another two
to three decades to the lives of aircraft whose body frame otherwise remains flying
worthy for 50 years.
The Ministry of Defence said the proposal for upgrade of SU-30 MKI has been given nod
under Buy (Indian) category and the delivery of these aero-engines would start after
one year and complete over a period of eight years.
63. National Nutrition Week is observed from 1st September to 7th September every
year. What is the theme of National Nutrition Week 2024?
राष्ट्रीय पोर्ण सप्ताह हर साल 1 त्रसतंबर से 7 त्रसतंबर तक मनाया जाता है। राष्ट्रीय पोर्ण सप्ताह
2024 का त्रवर्य क्या है ?
(a) Celebrate a World of Flavors
(b) Healthy diet going affordable for all
(c) Feeding smart right from start
(d) Eat Right, Bite by Bite
(e) Nutritious Diets for Everyone
Ans. e
Sol. 1 - 7 September - National Nutrition Week
National Nutrition Week is observed from 1st September to 7th September every year.
Objective - To raise awareness about the importance of nutrition and promote healthy
eating habits.
Theme 2024 - Nutritious Diets for Everyone
This initiative focuses on educating the public, particularly women and children, about
the benefits of a balanced diet, good nutrition, and an active lifestyle to improve overall
health.
National Nutrition Week in India was first observed in 1982 by the Ministry of Women
and Child Development.
64. World Coconut Day is celebrated annually on which day?
त्रवि नाररयल त्रदवस प्रत्रतवर्ि त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 1 September
(b) 2 September
(c) 3 September
(d) 4 September
(e) 5 September
Ans. b
Sol. 2nd September - World Coconut Day
World Coconut Day is celebrated annually on September 2nd.
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Objective - To promote the importance of coconuts worldwide. This versatile fruit is

crucial in agriculture, nutrition, and the economy in many tropical regions.
World Coconut Day was established in 2009 by the Asian and Pacific Coconut
Community (APCC), an intergovernmental organization under the United Nations
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
65. World Skyscraper Day is celebrated every year on which day?
त्रवि गगनचुंबी इमारत त्रदवस हर साल त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 1 September
(b) 2 September
(c) 3 September
(d) 4 September
(e) 5 September
Ans. c
Sol. 3rd September - World Skyscraper Day,
World Skyscraper Day is celebrated every year on September 3.
It is a tribute to the breathtaking structures that have transformed the cities. These
structures are testaments to human creativity, engineering prowess and an unwavering
drive to reach for the skies.
The World Skyscraper Day has its roots in the history of modern skyscrapers.
The date was decided to commemorate the birthday of Louis H. Sullivan, an American
architect also known as the Father of Skyscrapers. His work includes stunning designs
and layouts. He designed some of America’s most iconic structures, including the
Wainwright Building, Union Trust Building and Prudential Building.
66. Nithya Sre Sivan has won the Bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics in the Women’s
Singles ______________ SH6 event.
त्रनत्या श्री त्रसवान ने पेररस पैरात्रलंत्रपक में मत्रहला एकल ______________ SH6 स्पधाि में कांस्य पदक
जीता है।
(a) Tennis
(b) Badminton
(c) Archery
(d) Shooting
(e) Tennis
Ans. b
Sol. Badminton player Nithya Sre Sivan wins Bronze in Paris Paralympics
Para shuttler Nithya Sre Sivan has won the Bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics in the
Women’s Singles Badminton SH6 event.
The ‘SH6’ event has been newly introduced and features short-statured athletes.
The 19-year-old Nithya, who entered the tournament as a top seed, dominated her
match against Indonesia’s Rina Marlina, winning 21-14, 21-6 in just 23 minutes.
67. In September 2024, which of the following companies received Union Cabinet
approval under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) to set up a semiconductor unit
in Sanand, Gujarat, with a production capacity of 60 lakh chips per day?
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त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस कंपनी को गुजरात के साणंद में प्रत्रतत्रदन 60 लाख त्रचप्स
की उत्पादन क्षमता वाली सेमीकंडक्टर इकाई स्थात्रपत करने के त्रलए भारत सेमीकंडक्टर त्रमशन
(आईएसएम) के तहत केंद्रीय मंत्रत्रमंडल की मंजूरी प्राप्त हुई?
(a) Tata Electronics Private Limited
(b) Bharat Electronics Limited
(c) ABB India Limited.
(d) Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd
(e) Havells India Limited.
Ans. d
Sol. Cabinet approves fifth semiconductor unit in Sanad
The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the proposal of Kaynes
Semicon Pvt Ltd to setup a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat, with the objective to
develop a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem. The proposed unit will be setup with an
investment of Rs 3,300 crore.
The capacity of this unit will be 60 Lakh chips per day. The chips produced in this unit
will cater to a wide variety of applications which include segments such as industrial,
automotive, electric vehicles, consumer electronics, telecom, mobile phones, etc.
The Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing
Ecosystem in India was notified on 21.12.2021 with a total outlay of Rs. 76,000 crore.
In June, 2023, the Union Cabinet had approved the first proposal for setting up a
semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat. In February, 2024, three more semiconductor
units were approved.
Tata Electronics is setting up a semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat and one
semiconductor unit in Morigaon, Assam. CG Power is setting up one semiconductor unit
in Sanand, Gujarat.
68. In September 2024, The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi
approved seven schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes at a total
outlay of ____________.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, प्रधान मंत्री नरें द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में केंद्रीय मंत्रत्रमंडल ने त्रकसानों के जीवन
को बेहतर बनाने और उनकी आय बढाने के त्रलए कुल ____________ पररव्यय पर सात योजनाओं
को मंजूरी दी।
(a) Rs 11,235.30 Crore
(b) Rs 12,235.30 Crore
(c) Rs 13,235.30 Crore
(d) Rs 14,235.30 Crore
(e) Rs 15,235.30 Crore
Ans. d
Sol. Cabinet approves 7 major schemes for improving farmers’ lives and livelihoods with
a total outlay of Rs 14,235.30 Crore
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The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi approved seven schemes
to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 14,235.30
Crore.
1. Digital Agriculture Mission: based on the structure of Digital Public
Infrastructure, Digital Agriculture Mission will use technology to improve
farmers’ lives. The Mission has a total outlay of Rs 2,817 crores.
2. Crop science for food and nutritional security: with a total outlay of Rs 3,979
crore. The initiative will prepare farmers for climate resilience and provide for
food security by 2047.
3. Strengthening Agricultural Education, Management, and Social Sciences: with a
total outlay of Rs 2,291 Crore the measure will prepare agriculture students and
researchers for current challenges.
4. Sustainable livestock health and production: with a total outlay of Rs 1,702 crore,
the decision aims to Increase farmers' income from livestock and dairy.
5. Sustainable development of Horticulture: with a total outlay of Rs 1129.30 crore,
the measure aims to increase farmers’ income from horticulture plants.
6. 6Strengthening Krishi Vigyan Kendra with an outlay of Rs 1,202 crore.
7. Natural Resource Management with an outlay of Rs 1,115 crore.
69. In September 2024, The Union Cabinet Committee chaired by PM Narendra Modi
approved the Digital Agriculture Mission with an outlay of _________, including the central
share of Rs. 1940 Crore.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, प्रधानमंत्री नरें द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में केंद्रीय मंत्रत्रमंडल सत्रमत्रत ने 1940 करोड़
रुपये के केंद्रीय त्रहस्से सत्रहत _________ के पररव्यय के साथ त्रडत्रजर्ल कृत्रर् त्रमशन को मंजूरी दी।
(a) 2217 Crore
(b) 2517 Crore
(c) 2817 Crore
(d) 3117 Crore
(e) 3317 Crore
Ans. c
Sol. Cabinet approves the Digital Agriculture Mission with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore
The Union Cabinet Committee chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the Digital
Agriculture Mission with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore, including the central share of Rs.
1940 Crore.
The Mission is conceived as an umbrella scheme to support digital agriculture
initiatives, such as creating Digital Public Infrastructure, implementing the Digital
General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES), and taking up other IT initiatives by the
Central Government, State Governments, and Academic and Research Institutions.
For a similar transformation of the Agriculture Sector, the government announced the
building of Digital Public Infrastructure for agriculture in the Union Budget 2023-24.
Further, in the Budget 2024-25, the augmentation of the Digital Public Infrastructure
(DPI) initiative for the agricultural sector has also been announced. The Digital Public
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Infrastructure (DPI) for Agriculture aims to provide comprehensive and useful data on
farmers comprising authenticated demographic details, land holdings, and crops sown.
It will include cultivators & tenant farmers, as per the policy of the State Government. It
would also connect to relevant Digital Public Infrastructure of the State Governments
and Ministries of the Government of India to use data of farmers on livestock, fisheries,
soil health, other vocations, family details, and schemes and benefits availed, leading to
innovative farmer-centric digital services in the agriculture sector. Aligned with the
vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, the DPI for Agriculture forms the core of the Digital
Agriculture Mission.
70. The World Bank revised its FY25 growth forecast for India to how much per cent
from its previous estimate of 6.6%?
त्रवि बैंक ने भारत के त्रलए त्रवत्त वर्ि 2025 के त्रवकास पूवािनुमान को 6.6% के अपने त्रपछले
अनुमान से संशोत्रधत कर त्रकतने प्रत्रतशत कर त्रदया है ?
(a) 6.8%
(b) 7.0%
(c) 7.2%
(d) 7.4%
(e) 7.5%
Ans. b
Sol. World Bank raises India growth forecast to 7% for current fiscal year from 6.6%
The World Bank revised its FY25 growth forecast for India to 7%, up from its previous
estimate of 6.6%.
The upgrade reflects the Indian's government's continued capital expenditure on
infrastructure, a rise in household investments in real estate, better-than-expected
monsoon and agricultural output, and an increase in private consumption, it said.
According to its projections, India's debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to decline from 83.9%
in FY24 to 82% by FY27, while the current account deficit is anticipated to remain
between 1% and 1.6% of GDP until FY27.
Moody's upgraded its economic growth forecast for India to 7.2% in 2024 and 6.6% in
2025, from earlier estimates of 6.8% and 6.4%, respectively, driven by broad-based
growth.
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• World Bank – 7% (FY25)
• Moody’s – 7.2% (FY24), 6.6% (FY25)
• Goldman Sachs – 6.7% (CY24), 6.4% (CY24)
• Deloitte – 7 - 7.2% (FY25)
• India Ratings – 7.5% (FY25)
• FICCI – 7% (FY25)
• ADB – 7% (FY25), 7.2%(FY26)
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71. In September 2024, ______________ launched a range of AI-enabled digital payment

solutions, including the Risk Insight Decisioning Platform and the enhanced EVOK 3.0,
designed to help banks and payment aggregators leverage cutting-edge technologies.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, ______________ ने एआई-सक्षम त्रडत्रजर्ल भुगतान समाधानों की एक श्रृंखला शुरू
की, त्रजसमें ररस्क इनसाइर् त्रडसीजत्रनंग प्लेर्फॉमि और उन्नत ईवीओके 3.0 शात्रमल हैं, त्रजन्ें बैंकों
और भुगतान एग्रीगेर्सि को अत्याधुत्रनक तकनीकों का लाभ उठाने में मदद करने के त्रलए
त्रडजाइन त्रकया गया है।
(a) PhonePe
(b) GooglePay
(c) Paytm
(d) NPST
(e) BharatPay
Ans. d
Sol. NPST launches Digital Payment Services at Global Fintech Fest 2024
NPST,a major digital banking and payments technology company unveiled a range of
cutting-edge AI-enabled digital payment solutions at the Global Fintech Fest 2024.
UPI rails are driving the exponential growth of India’s fintech sector. These solutions are
intended to help banks and payment aggregators benefit from the current momentum
by utilising cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine
learning.
Risk Intelligence Decision-Making Platform: The Risk Insight Decisioning Platform
learns and analyses transaction patterns by combining insight from numerous data
sources. By forecasting and mitigating new threats, the platform allows merchant
acquirers to efficiently foresee and prevent fraud.
EVOK 3.0 is an enhanced version of the EvoK platform that provides a complete
payment solution for payment aggregators, payment gateway service providers, and
retailers.
This comprehensive solution addresses all aspects of the payment lifecycle, including
end-to-end transaction processing, risk and fraud management, reconciliation, dispute
and chargeback management.
72. Krishnan Venkat Subramanian has been appointed as MD and CEO of which bank for
three years?
कृष्णन वेंकर् सुिमण्यन को तीन साल के त्रलए त्रकस बैंक का एमडी और सीईओ त्रनयुक्त त्रकया
गया है?
(a) Exim Bank
(b) RBL Bank
(c) Kotak Mahindra Bank
(d) Federal Bank
(e) DBS India
Ans. d
Sol. Krishnan Venkat Subramanian appoints as MD & CEO of Federal Bank
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Federal Bank has approved the appointment of Krishnan Venkat Subramanian as

Managing Director and CEO of the bank, effective September 23, 2024.
The decision was made during the bank's 93rd Annual General Meeting.
Subramanian brings extensive experience to Federal Bank, having previously served as
the Joint Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank until April 30, 2024.
Throughout his tenure at Kotak Mahindra Bank, he led several key divisions, including
Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, Private Banking, and the Asset Reconstruction
busines.
About Federal Bank
• Founded- 23 April 1931
• Founder- K.P Hormis
• Headquarters - Kochi, Kerala.
• MD & CEO- Krishnan Venkat Subramanian (replace KVS Manian)
73. In September 2024, which of the following companies became the first in India to
surpass Rs 10 lakh crore in annual revenue, achieving a record consolidated turnover of
Rs 10,00,122 crore (USD 119.9 billion) for the financial year 2023-24?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से कौन सी कंपनी त्रवत्तीय वर्ि 2023-24 के त्रलए 10,00,122
करोड़ रुपये (USD 119.9 त्रबत्रलयन) का ररकॉडि समेत्रकत कारोबार हात्रसल करते हुए वात्रर्िक
राजस्व में 10 लाख करोड़ रुपये को पार करने वाली भारत की पहली कंपनी बन जाएगी?
(a) Tata Group
(b) Adani Group
(c) Infosys
(d) HDFC Bank
(e) Reliance Industries Limited
Ans. e
Sol. RIL becomes India's first company to surpass Rs 10 lakh crore in annual revenue
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has become the first Indian company to surpass Rs 10
lakh crore in annual revenue. This significant milestone was announced by RIL
chairman Mukesh Ambani during the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM).
During the AGM, Ambani revealed that Reliance achieved a record consolidated turnover
of Rs 10,00,122 crore (USD 119.9 billion), for the financial year 2023-24. For the same
period, RIL reported an EBITDA of Rs 1,78,677 crore (USD 21.4 billion) and a net profit
of Rs 79,020 crore (USD 9.5 billion).
The company also recorded exports amounting to Rs 2,99,832 crore (USD 35.9 billion),
which accounted for 8.2% of India's total merchandise exports.
Additionally, the company remained the largest contributor to the national exchequer,
contributing Rs 1,86,440 crore (USD 22.4 billion) through various taxes and duties
during FY 2023-24. Over the past three years, RIL's total contribution to the exchequer
has crossed Rs 5.5 lakh crore (USD 68.7 billion), the highest by any Indian corporate.
74. Who has been appointed as MD and CEO of Central Depository Services (India)
Limited (CDSL)?
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सेंर्रल त्रडपॉत्रजर्री सत्रविसेज (इं त्रडया) त्रलत्रमर्े ड (सीडीएसएल) के एमडी और सीईओ के रूप में
त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) Krishnan Venkat Subramanian
(b) Subhasri
(c) Manik Chhabra
(d) KVS Manian
(e) Nehal Vora
Ans. e
Sol. Nehal Vora appoints as MD and CEO of CDSL
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved for the appointment of
Nehal Vora as the MD & CEO) of Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL).
Nehal Vora’s transition to this leadership role marks a significant development for CDSL,
especially as the company continues to focus on fortifying its leadership in alignment
with its long-term strategic goals.
Previously serving as the Chief Regulatory Officer at the BSE, Vora is expected to bring
valuable experience to CDSL, furthering its mission to enhance the depository services
landscape in India.
• MD of State Bank of India - Rama Mohan Rao Amara (replace C S Setty)
• MD of NABCONS (NABARD Consultancy Services) - Y Haragopal
• Deutsche Bank Head of global corp coverage for India, Sri Lanka - Manik Chhabra
• MD & CEO of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank - Salee Sukumaran Nair
75. Who has won the 2024 SAFF Men’s U-20 Championship Football Tournament?
2024 SAFF पुरुर् U-20 चैखियनत्रशप फुर्बॉल र्ू नािमेंर् त्रकसने जीता है ?
(a) India
(b) Nepal
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Sri Lanka
(e) Bhutan
Ans. c
Sol. Bangladesh wins maiden SAFF U-20 Championship Football Tournament
Bangladesh won its maiden SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) Men’s U-20
Championship by defeating host Nepal 4-1 in the final.
The final was played at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal.
The Bangladeshi team, also famous as the Bengal Tigers, finally won the title in their
fourth attempt at the finals. The Bangladeshi team appeared in the 2017,2019 and 2022
finals without any success.
However, in this fourth attempt, they defeated the host country, Nepal, to win their
maiden title.
The Bangladeshi team defeated the favourite and defending champion, India, 4-3, in the
penalty shootout in the semi-final to progress to the final.
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Nepal defeated Bhutan 4-1 in the penalty shoot-out in the other semi-final to reach the
finals.
76. Which team has won its first Durand Cup title, defeating the defending champion
Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) 4-3 in a penalty shootout in the final?
त्रकस र्ीम ने फाइनल में पेनल्टी शूर्आउर् में गत चैंत्रपयन मोहन बागान सुपर जायंर्
(एमबीएसजी) को 4-3 से हराकर अपना पहला डूरं ड कप खखताब जीता है ?
(a) Kerala Blasters FC
(b) Mumbai City FC
(c) East Bengal FC
(d) Jamshedpur FC
(e) NorthEast United FC
Ans. e
Sol. NorthEast United FC wins its maiden Durand Cup beating Mohun Bagan
Guwahati-based NorthEast United Football Club won its first Durand Cup title, defeating
the defending champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) 4-3 in a penalty shootout in
the final.
The final of the 133rd edition of Asia’s oldest football tournament was played at the
Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata (West Bengal).
The 133rd edition of the Durand Cup was held in Kolkata, Kokrajhar (Assam),
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), and Shillong (Meghalaya).
Jamshedpur was hosting the matches of the Durand Cup for the first time.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant football club, the most successful team in the history of the
Durand Cup, having won it 17 times, failed to defend its title.
77. Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rajwinder Singh Bhatti has been appointed as the
Director General (DG) of which armed force?
भारतीय पुत्रलस सेवा (आईपीएस) अत्रधकारी राजत्रवंदर त्रसंह भट्टी को त्रकस सशस्त्र बल का
महात्रनदे शक (डीजी) त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) BSF
(b) CISF
(c) CRPF
(d) ITBP
(e) SSB
Ans. b
Sol. IPS Officer Rajwinder Singh Bhatti takes Charge as DG of CISF
Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rajwinder Singh Bhatti took over the charge as
Director General (DG) of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
Rajwinder Singh Bhatti has been appointed as the 31st DG for the CISF.
Prior to his appointment as DG CISF, Bhatti was serving as the Director General of Bihar
Police, where he was known for his strategic acumen and leadership in managing
complex law and order challenges.
An IPS officer from the batch of 1990 in Bihar Cadre, Bhatti is a Chartered Accountant
with an M.Phil degree.
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Rajwinder Singh Bhatti was decorated with the President's Police Medal for Meritorious
Service in 2006 and the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2014.
• Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command - Air Marshal Ashutosh
Dixit
78. Leading French cosmetic maker L'Oreal Paris has roped in Bollywood actress
____________________ as its new global brand ambassador.
प्रमुख फ्रांसीसी कॉस्मेत्रर्क त्रनमािता लोररयल पेररस ने बॉलीवुड अत्रभनेत्री ____________________ को
अपना नया वैत्रिक िांड एं बेसडर त्रनयुक्त त्रकया है।
(a) Kareena Kapoor
(b) Katrina Kaif
(c) Sunny Leone
(d) Ananaya Pandey
(e) Alia Bhatt
Ans. e
Sol. L'Oreal Paris names Alia Bhatt as new global brand ambassador
Leading French cosmetic maker L'Oreal Paris has roped in Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt
as its new global brand ambassador.
With this, Bhatt joins the brand's diverse roster of L'Oreal brand ambassadors like Viola
Davis, Jane Fonda, Eva Longoria, Kendall Jenner, Elle Fanning, Camila Cabello, and many
others.
She will star in the French beauty brand's campaigns, starting in September 2024.
Bhatt embodies the core values of L'Oreal Paris, representing inclusivity and
empowerment, sharing the transformative power of self-belief with women all over the
world.
Recent Brand Ambassador
• Salman Khan - GRM Basmati Rice
• Dinesh Karthik - SA20 league
• Shikhar Dhwan - MotoGP India
• Aditya Roy Kapur - Bisleri Limonata
• PV Sindhu – Greenday's Better Nutrition
• PV Sindhu – Tobacco Control
• Shah Rukh Khan - Muthoot Pappachan Group
• Kareena Kapoor Khan - UNICEF India National Ambassador
79. India’s Shot-Put thrower Sachin Sarjerao Khilari clinched the Silver medal in the
Men’s Shot Put -F46 Final, with a walloping throw of _______ at the Paris Paralympic
Games.
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भारत के शॉर् पुर् थ्रोअर सत्रचन सजेराव खखलाड़ी ने पेररस पैरालंत्रपक खेलों में पुरुर्ों की शॉर्
पुर्-एफ46 फाइनल में _______ का शानदार थ्रो करके रजत पदक जीता।
(a) 14.32m
(b) 15.32m
(c) 16.32m
(d) 17.32m
(e) 18.32m
Ans. c
Sol. Shot put thrower Sachin Khilari wins silver in Paris Paralympics
2023 and 2024 world champion Sachin Khilari clinched silver in the Paris Paralympics.
Khilari threw 16.32m in the men's shot put F46 - finishing behind Canada's Greg Stewart
at Stade de France in Paris.
Khilari's throw was also the best effort an Asian has ever put in the men's F46 event.
There were a total of three Indians participating in the event. Mohd Yasser and Rohit
Kumar were not able to get into the podium contention, finishing 8th and 9th
respectively with best throws of 14.21m and 14.10m.
80. Harvinder Singh created history by winning a Gold in the men’s archery individual
recurve open final at the Paris Paralympics 2024. He is from which state?
हरत्रवंदर त्रसंह ने पेररस पैरात्रलंत्रपक 2024 में पुरुर्ों की तीरं दाजी व्यखक्तगत ररकवि ओपन फाइनल
में स्वणि जीतकर इत्रतहास रच त्रदया। वह त्रकस राज्य से हैं?
(a) Punjab
(b) Haryana
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(e) Maharashtra
Ans. b
Sol. Harvinder Singh becomes first Indian archer to win Paralympic gold medal
At the Paris Paralympics 2024, Harvinder Singh from Haryana created history by
winning a Gold in the men’s archery individual recurve open final.
He became the first and only Indian archer to clinch a gold medal at the Paralympics or
Olympics.
Harvinder defeated Poland's Lukasz Ciszek 6-0 with a dominant performance in the
final of the Men's Individual Recurve Open to clinch India's 4th gold medal at the Paris
Paralympics 2024.
81. India's Dharambir has won the gold medal in the men's F51 event of which sport in
Paris Paralympics 2024?
भारत के धरमबीर ने पेररस पैरात्रलंत्रपक 2024 में त्रकस खेल की पुरुर्ों की F51 स्पधाि में स्वणि
पदक जीता है ?
(a) Discuss Throw
(b) Club Throw
(c) Javelin Throw
(d) Archery
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(e) Badminton
Ans. b
Sol. Dharambir sets Asian record to win gold, while Pranav secures silver in Paralympic
Men's F51 club throw
India's Dharambir broke the Asian record to clinch the gold medal in the Paralympics
2024 while compatriot Pranav Soorma clinched the silver as Indian club throwers
dominated the men's F51 event in the marquee event happening in Paris.
After four fouled attempts, the world championships bronze medallist from Sonepat,
Dharambir hurled the club to a distance of 34.92m in his fifth attempt to claim the top
spot.
Soorma, who sustained a spinal cord injury at 16 when a cement sheet fell on his head,
launched a throw of 34.59 meters on his first attempt. Despite this impressive
performance, the 29-year-old from Faridabad was unable to surpass Dharambir,
resulting in a one-two finish for India.
82. In India, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5 to recognise the work done by
educators including teachers, researchers and professors. This day is observed to
honour Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in which year?
भारत में, त्रशक्षक त्रदवस 5 त्रसतंबर को त्रशक्षकों, शोधकतािओ ं और प्रोफेसरों सत्रहत त्रशक्षात्रवदों
द्वारा त्रकए गए कायों को मान्यता दे ने के त्रलए मनाया जाता है। यह त्रदन डॉ. सविपल्ली राधाकृष्णन
के सम्मान में मनाया जाता है। उन्ें भारत रत्न से त्रकस वर्ि सम्मात्रनत त्रकया गया था?
(a) 1951
(b) 1952
(c) 1954
(d) 1959
(e) 1964
Ans. c
Sol. 5 September - National Teachers’ Day
In India, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5 to recognise the work done by
educators including teachers, researchers and professors.
This day is observed to honour Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was born on
September 5, 1888. He was also posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954, the
country’s highest civilian honour.
Teachers’ Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the
first Vice-President of India and the second President of the nation.
83. Which organization will launch a $100 million fund, Global Solar Facility, that will
help catalysing up to $1.5 billion in funding to expand decentralised solar power
capacities across the least developed countries in Africa, where more than 700 million
people have no access to electricity?
कौन सा संगठन 100 त्रमत्रलयन डॉलर का फंड, ग्लोबल सोलर फैत्रसत्रलर्ी लॉन्च करे गा, जो
अफ्रीका के सबसे कम त्रवकत्रसत दे शों में त्रवकेन्द्रीकृत सौर ऊजाि क्षमताओं का त्रवस्तार करने के
त्रलए 1.5 त्रबत्रलयन डॉलर तक के त्रवत्त पोर्ण को उत्प्रेररत करने में मदद करे गा, जहां 700 त्रमत्रलयन
से अत्रधक लोगों के पास त्रबजली तक पहुंच नही ं है?
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(a) International Monetary Fund

(b) Asian Development Bank
(c) International Solar Alliance
(d) African Development Bank
(e) World Bank
Ans. c
Sol. ISA to launch $100 million solar facility, insurance mechanism to accelerate solar
power projects
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will launch a $100 million fund, Global Solar
Facility, that will help catalysing up to $1.5 billion in funding to expand decentralised
solar power capacities across the least developed countries in Africa, where more than
700 million people have no access to electricity.
Besides, the international organisation aiming to electrify the global south is also
working on creating an insurance mechanism, which will also aid in accelerating
funding in poor countries.
The festival aims to catalyse global solar adoption by forging partnerships, unlocking
innovative financing, deploying cutting-edge technology and boosting capacity in ISA
member countries.
Aligning businesses, policymakers, and financial institutions, it will serve as a launchpad
for collaborations that fast-track the world’s transition to a future powered by
affordable, reliable and sustainable solar energy.
84. Which country has signed an MoU with India to strengthen public-sector audit
cooperation in September 2024?
त्रकस दे श ने त्रसतंबर 2024 में साविजत्रनक क्षेत्र के लेखा परीक्षा सहयोग को मजबूत करने के त्रलए
भारत के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं?
(a) UAE
(b) USA
(c) Qatar
(d) Kazakhstan
(e) Bhutan
Ans. a
Sol. UAE and India sign MoU to strengthen public sector audit cooperation
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India signed an MoU with the UAE
Accountability Authority of the United Arab Emirates, Supreme Audit Institution, UAE
during a bilateral meeting with the President of UAE Accountability Authority.
This MoU is a testament to the shared values and goals of our institutions and reinforces
the strong ties between India and the UAE.
The MoU aims to foster collaboration between the two Supreme Audit Institutions,
focusing on areas such as knowledge exchange, capacity building, and best practices in
public sector auditing. By sharing expertise and experiences, both countries seek to
strengthen their respective audit methodologies and improve overall governance.
Recently India signed MoUs with others countries
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• India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Maldives sign Charter and MoU for establishment of
• India and Ukraine sign agreements in agriculture, medicine, and cultural
cooperation
• India-US ink pact for mutual supply of defence goods & services
• India-USA join hands to promote cooperation in MSMEs
• India & Israel join hands for new water technology centre at IIT Madras
85. India has signed four agreements with which country on semiconductors, digital
cooperation, healthcare and medical research, and education and skill development?
भारत ने त्रकस दे श के साथ सेमीकंडक्टर, त्रडत्रजर्ल सहयोग, स्वास्थ्य सेवा और त्रचत्रकत्सा
अनुसंधान, तथा त्रशक्षा और कौशल त्रवकास पर चार समझौतों पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं?
(a) Japan
(b) Singapore
(c) Vietnam
(d) Malaysia
(e) USA
Ans. b
Sol. India, Singapore signed agreements on semiconductors, healthcare.
India and Singapore unveiled agreements for a semiconductor ecosystem partnership
and greater interoperability between their digital economies even as they elevated their
relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
India and Singapore announced four agreements on semiconductors, digital
cooperation, healthcare and medical research, and education and skill development.
The MoU on a semiconductor ecosystem partnership envisages cooperation to support
India’s growing semiconductor industry while facilitating Singapore’s companies and
supply chains to enter the Indian market.
The MoU on cooperation in digital technology will encourage greater interoperability
between the digital economies of the two countries and build on earlier work such as
linking the digital payment systems of India and Singapore. The main areas of
cooperation under this MoU are data flows and data protection, digital utilities and
digital public infrastructure.
Under the MoU on education and skill development, the two sides will cooperate on
technical and vocational education and training, while the MoU on healthcare and
medical research envisages cooperation in disease surveillance, pandemic
preparedness, and prevention of communicable diseases.
86. President Droupadi Murmu has approved the constitution of the 23rd Law
Commission of India for_______-year term.
राष्ट्रपत्रत द्रौपदी मुमूि ने _______ वर्ि के कायिकाल के त्रलए भारत के 23वें त्रवत्रध आयोग के गठन को
मंजूरी दे दी है ।
(a) one
(b) two
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(c) three
(d) four
(e) five
Ans. c
Sol. President Murmu approves constitution of 23rd Law Commission for three-year
term
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission
of India, with its term set from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027.
The commission will include a full-time chairperson, four members, and additional ex-
officio and part-time members. The commission’s mandate is to review and recommend
legal reforms to enhance the Indian legal system.
The 22nd Law Commission’s term ends 31 August 2024. The commission has been
functioning without a chairperson for several months, delaying crucial reports,
including those on the Uniform Civil Code and simultaneous elections.
In March 2024, Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, the then Chairman of the Law Commission,
resigned after a 17-month tenure. While the report on simultaneous elections is ready, it
cannot be submitted to the Law Ministry due to procedural requirements that stipulate
the need for a chairperson.
87. Recently, which Small Finance Bank has submitted an application to the Reserve
Bank of India to seek approval for the voluntary transition from a Small Finance Bank
(SFB) to a Universal Bank?
हाल ही में, त्रकस स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक ने स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक (एसएफबी) से यूत्रनवसिल बैंक में
स्वैखिक पररवतिन के त्रलए अनुमोदन प्राप्त करने के त्रलए भारतीय ररजवि बैंक को आवेदन प्रस्तुत
(e) Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited
Ans. a
Sol. AU Small Finance Bank applies for transition to Universal Bank
AU Small Finance Bank has submitted an application to the Reserve Bank of India to
seek approval for the voluntary transition from a Small Finance Bank (SFB) to a
Universal Bank.
This application comes in the backdrop of Fincare Small Finance Bank (Fincare SFB)
amalgamating with and into AU SFB with effect from April 1, 2024, marking the first
such consolidation in the SFB space.
In April 2024, the RBI issued a circular allowing the voluntary transition of Small
Finance Banks to Universal Banks and AU SFB is the first Bank to seek regulatory
approval for the transition.
To qualify, as per the RBI guidelines, SFBs need a five-year track record, strong
financials, and a stock exchange listing among various other parameters.
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88. Which state government recently introduced the "Brindavan Gram Scheme"?
हाल ही में त्रकस राज्य सरकार ने "वृंदावन ग्राम योजना" शुरू की है ?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Punjab
(e) Haryana
Ans. b
Sol. MP govt approves ‘Brindavan Gram’ scheme for rural areas
The Madhya Pradesh government has approved the ‘Brindavan Gram’ scheme, under
which, ‘gaushalas’ and other schemes benefitting the villagers will be established.
This scheme is the flagship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, a formal announcement was
made on the occasion of Janmashtami.
The selected gram panchayats will be named – ‘Brindavan Gram’. Madhya Pradesh has a
total of 313 blocks, and one gram panchayat will be selected from each block. Gaushalas
(cow sheds) will be established and milk production will be promoted.
About Madhya Pradesh
• Capital – Bhopal
• Chief Minister – Dr Mohan Yadav (replace Shivraj Singh Chauhan)
• Deputy CM - Jagdish Devda & Rajendra Shukla
• Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Assembly - Narendra Singh Tomar
• Governor – Mangubhai C. Patel
89. Which of the following states have recorded the highest growth in real gross state
domestic product (GSDP) in FY24 among the 10 largest States ranked according to their
GSDP?
त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस राज्य ने त्रवत्त वर्ि 24 में अपने जीएसडीपी के अनुसार रैं क त्रकए गए 10
सबसे बड़े राज्यों में वास्तत्रवक सकल राज्य घरे लू उत्पाद (जीएसडीपी) में सबसे अत्रधक वृखर्द् दजि
की है?
(i) Rajasthan
(ii) Madhya Pradesh
(iii) Uttar Pradesh
(iv) Tamil Nadu
(v) Telangana
(vi) Andhra Pradesh
(a) only i, ii and iii
(b) only ii, iii and iv
(c) only v, vi and i
(d) only ii, iii and vi
(e) only i, iv and v
Ans. e
Sol. Telangana, TN top in GSDP growth among 10 largest States
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Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan have recorded the highest growth in real gross
state domestic product (GSDP) in FY24 among the 10 largest States ranked according to
their GSDP.
This is revealed in the analysis of data on recent estimates put out by MoSPI.
In FY24, Telangana, the ninth biggest State, grew its economy at 9.2 percent to reach real
GSDP of ₹7.9 lakh crore. This is faster than national GDP growth of 8.2 percent.
Tamil Nadu, which is the third largest State, grew its economy by 8.2 percent to reach
₹15.7 lakh crore in size. Rajasthan, at seventh spot, grew 8 percent.
Tamil Nadu’s services sector, which holds 52 percent share in total GVA, grew 9 percent
and Telangana’s services sector with 63 percent share, grew 11 percent, MoSPI data
show. Services underperformed in Maharashtra clocking just about 9 percent growth
relative to 13 percent in FY23.
Maharashtra at ₹24.1 lakh crore real GSDP continues to be the largest economy in India.
Estimates for Gujarat, which was the second-largest in FY23, is not available yet, but
based on its budget estimates, it is likely to hold second spot.
UP and Karnataka are neck-to-neck in fourth and fifth spot with UP’s GSDP just ₹130
crore more than that of the latter.
90. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Advertising Standards Council of India
(ASCI) for 2024-25?
2024-25 के त्रलए भारतीय त्रवज्ञापन मानक पररर्द (ASCI) के अध्यक्ष के रूप में त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त
त्रकया गया है ?
(a) Gaurav Banerjee
(b) Jetha Ahir
(c) Partha Sinha
(d) Amardeep Singh Bhatia
Ans. c
Sol. Partha Sinha appointed as the new Chairman of ASCI
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has appointed Partha Sinha as its new
Chairman for 2024-25.
Sinha is the President and Chief Brand Officer of Bennett Coleman & Company Limited.
Sinha, who has worked with companies like Ogilvy, Publicis, BBH,McCann, and Citibank,
will take over from Saugata Gupta, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of
Marico Limited.
Recent Appointment
• MD of Philips Indian subcontinent - Bharath Sesha (replace Daniel Mazon)
Vaidya)
• Interim CMD of HPCL - Rajneesh Narang (replace Pushp Kumar Joshi)
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91. India will hold the second edition of the International Conference on Green
Hydrogen from 11th to 13th September in which city?
भारत 11 से 13 त्रसतंबर तक त्रकस शहर में ग्रीन हाइडर ोजन पर अंतरािष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन का दू सरा
संस्करण आयोत्रजत करे गा?
(a) Chennai
(b) Gandhinagar
(c) New Delhi
(d) Chandigarh
(e) Gurugram
Ans. c
Sol. India to hold 2nd edition of International Conference on Green Hydrogen from Sept
11-13
India will hold the second edition of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen
from 11th to 13th September in New Delhi.
The goal of this three-day event is to deepen our understanding of the green hydrogen
landscape and foster connections with global scientific communities and industries.
India as a whole also aims to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 45 per cent.
Finally, India commits to net-zero emissions by 2070.
New and Renewable Energy Minister - Pralhad Joshi
92. Celebrated football striker Luis Suarez has announced retirement from the national
football team. He is from which country?
मशहूर फुर्बॉल स्टर ाइकर लुइस सुआरे ज ने राष्ट्रीय फुर्बॉल र्ीम से संन्यास की घोर्णा की है।
वह त्रकस दे श से हैं ?
(a) Germany
(b) Argentina
(c) Uruguay
(d) France
(e) Belgium
Ans. c
Sol. Luis Suarez retires from Uruguay national team
Celebrated football striker Luis Suarez is ending his historic run with the Uruguay
national team.
The nation's all-time leading scorer with 69 goals, Suarez announced that he will retire
from international duties following the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier against Paraguay
in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Suarez has made 142 appearances for Uruguay, playing in four World Cups and winning
the 2011 Copa America title.
In his debut MLS campaign, Suarez has posted two consecutive braces and is tied for
third in the league with 16 goals through 20 matches for Inter Miami this season.
• Barinder Sran (India) - International Cricket
• Shannon Gabriel (West Indies) - International Cricket
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• James Anderson (England) – International Test Cricket
93. The Global Textiles Expo—Bharat Tex 2025 will be held from February 14th to 17th
next year in which city?
ग्लोबल र्े क्सर्ाइर्ल् एक्सपो-भारत र्े क्स 2025 अगले साल 14 से 17 फरवरी तक त्रकस शहर में
आयोत्रजत त्रकया जाएगा?
(a) Indore
(b) Kanpur
(c) Greater Noida
(d) Hyderabad
(e) Faridabad
Ans. c
Sol. Global Textiles Expo Bharat Tex 2025 to held from February 14th to 17th next year
The Global Textiles Expo—Bharat Tex 2025 will be held from February 14th to 17th next
year at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital and at the India Expo Centre and Mart
in Greater Noida.
Over five thousand exhibitors and more than six thousand international buyers will
participate in the Expo, which is a collaboration between the government and industry.
The Expo focusses on the vision of 5F (Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to
Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign).
Through Bharat Tex, the Ministry of Textiles and industry stakeholders have created an
umbrella that has attracted global attention.
Union Minister for Textiles - Giriraj Singh
94. Kapil Parmar has won bronze medal at Paris Paralympics 2024. He is related to
which sport?
कत्रपल परमार ने पेररस पैरात्रलंत्रपक 2024 में कांस्य पदक जीता है। वह त्रकस खेल से संबंत्रधत हैं?
(a) Discus Throw
(b) Club Throw
(c) Shot put
(d) Judo
(e) Badminton
Ans. d
Sol. Kapil Parmar wins historic Judo bronze for India at Paralympics
At at Paris Paralympics 2024 India’s JudoKa Kapil Parmar won bronze medal in Para
Judo men’s -60kg J1 category beating Brazil’s Elielton de Oliveira .
This is the first medal in this event in India’s history of Paralympics. The match ended in
just 33 seconds.
Parmar produced a superlative performance, dominating his opponent from start to
finish to record a 10-0 win in the bronze medal contest.
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He had earlier lost to S Banitaba Khorram Abadi in the semifinals, beaten 0-10 by his
Iranian opponent.
Parmar, who won the silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games in the same category, had
earlier beaten Venezuela's Marco Dennis Blanco 10-0 in the quarterfinals.
The J1 class in para judo is for the athletes who suffer from no to very low visual activity.
Athletes in this category wear red circles to indicate that they may need guided support
before, during and after a contest.
95. In wrestling, Jyoti Berwal clinched a gold medal in the women’s ______ freestyle
category at the U20 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain.
कुश्ती में ज्योत्रत बेरवाल ने स्पेन के पोंर्ेवेद्रा में अंडर-20 त्रवि चैंत्रपयनत्रशप में मत्रहलाओं की ______
फ्रीस्टाइल श्रेणी में स्वणि पदक जीता।
(a) 52kg
(b) 60kg
(c) 65kg
(d) 70kg
(e) 76kg
Ans. e
Sol. Wrestler Jyoti Berwal wins gold medal in U20 World Championships
In wrestling, Jyoti Berwal clinched a gold medal in the women’s 76 kg freestyle category
at the U20 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain.
Jyoti defeated Ukraine’s Mariia Orlevych in the final. On her way to the final, Jyoti
defeated Mongolian, Chinese, and Turkish opponents.
This was India’s second consecutive world U20 title in women’s 76 kg after Priya Malik
claimed it in the 2023 edition.
Indian grapplers won two more medals in the same category. Komal in 59 kg and Sristhi
in 68 kg bagged bronze medals.
96. Which insurance company has introduced India’s first health insurance policy
"Special Care Gold" in Braille to provide tailored health coverage for individuals with
disabilities?
त्रकस बीमा कंपनी ने त्रवकलांग व्यखक्तयों के त्रलए अनुकूत्रलत स्वास्थ्य कवरे ज प्रदान करने के त्रलए
िेल त्रलत्रप में भारत की पहली स्वास्थ्य बीमा पॉत्रलसी "स्पेशल केयर गोल्ड" पेश की है ?
(a) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
(b) Star Health and Allied Insurance
(c) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
(d) Life Insurance Corporation of India
(e) Universal Sompo General Insurance
Ans. b
Sol. Star Health launches India’s first health insurance policy in Braille
Star Health and Allied Insurance has introduced an insurance policy in Braille.
This is aimed at empowering visually impaired individuals in India. This will allow the
blind community to access health insurance information independently.
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The new "Special Care Gold" policy provides tailored health coverage for individuals
with disabilities.
The policy is designed to meet the specific needs of people with 40% or more disability,
including physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments.
Star Health has also launched a financial inclusivity drive, offering visually impaired
individuals the opportunity to become health insurance agents.
The initiative focuses on training and upskilling this marginalized group, allowing them
to generate income while working from home.
• Hitachi Payment launches Country’s First Android-Based Cash Recycling Machine
• Razorpay launches DigiPOS – Elevating Apple Resellers In- Store Payment
Experience
• ESAF Small Finance Bank to expand Dabba Savings Accounts campaign
• IOCL launched a co-branded credit card XTRA in partnership with RBL Bank.
97. The International Day of Charity is observed every on which day?
अंतरािष्ट्रीय दान त्रदवस हर साल त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 2 September
(b) 3 September
(c) 4 September
(d) 5 September
(e) 6 September
Ans. d
Sol. 5th September - International Day of Charity
The International Day of Charity is a global observance held annually on September 5th.
It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012.
The primary objective of this day is to increase awareness and create a shared platform
for charity-related activities worldwide.
The International Day of Charity was proclaimed by the United Nations General
Assembly in 2012, in response to a proposal by Hungary.
The date of September 5 was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the death of
Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who was a Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her work in helping
the poor and sick. Mother Teresa was a Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of
Charity, a religious congregation that provides care for the poor, sick, orphaned, and
dying.
98. In September 2024, a 49-year-old swimmer, Siddhartha Agarwal became the oldest
Indian swimmer to solo swim across the English Channel, completing the 42 km
distance in 15 hours and six minutes, and surpassing the previous record held by
Bengaluru's Srikaanth Viswanathan, who was 46 years old. He is from which city?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, 49 वर्ीय तैराक त्रसर्द्ाथि अग्रवाल इं खग्लश चैनल को अकेले पार करने वाले
सबसे उम्रदराज भारतीय तैराक बन गए, उन्ोंने 42 त्रकलोमीर्र की दू री 15 घंर्े और छह त्रमनर्
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में पूरी की और बेंगलुरु के श्रीकांत त्रविनाथन के त्रपछले ररकॉडि को पीछे छोड़ त्रदया, जो 46 साल
के थे। वह त्रकस शहर से हैं ?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Chennai
(c) Bengaluru
(d) Guwahati
(e) Mumbai
AnsG.1.(c)
Sol. Bengaluru's Siddhartha Aggarwal becomes oldest Indian to swim across English
Channel solo
Siddhartha Agarwal, a 49-year-old swimmer from Bengaluru, has made history by
becoming the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel.
Agarwal successfully navigated the 42-km stretch between England and France,
completing the grueling swim in an impressive 15 hours and six minutes.
Agarwal’s quest in the freezing waters of the English Channel first began in 2018 when
he crossed the Channel as part of an eight-member relay team. Incidentally, this was the
same year when Srikaanth Viswanathan, also from Bengaluru, entered the Limca Book
of Records for becoming the oldest to swim the English Channel solo at the age of 46.
Six years later, Agarwal, affectionately known as “Sid” in the swimming community,
surpassed his compatriot’s record. The final 10 km of his swim presented the greatest
challenge, as he battled rigid conditions and high tides, exacerbated by winds reaching
approximately 25 miles per hour. Despite these obstacles, Agarwal successfully
completed the swim, solidifying his place in the record books.
It was the mammoth preparations for the solo swim under a taskmaster of a coach
Satish Kumar, a former international swimmer himself, that was the most challenging.
99. Who has launched the ‘VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative’ of the National
Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), and the India-specific Fashion Trend Book
‘Paridhi 24x25’?
राष्ट्रीय फैशन प्रौद्योत्रगकी संस्थान (त्रनफ्ट) की 'त्रवत्रजयोनेक्स्ट फैशन फोरकाखस्टं ग पहल' और
भारत-त्रवत्रशष्ट् फैशन र्र ें ड बुक 'पररत्रध 24x25' को त्रकसने लॉन्च त्रकया है?
(a) Piyush Goyal
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) Ashwani Vaishnav
(d) Giriraj Singh
(e) Nitin Gadkari
Ans. d
Sol. Giriraj Singh launches India’s first fashion forecasting initiative ‘VisioNxt’
Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh has launched the ‘VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting
Initiative’ of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), a bilingual web portal,
and the India-specific Fashion Trend Book ‘Paridhi 24x25’.
VisioNxt initiative will foster healthy global competition and elevate Indian culture and
design to new heights on the global stage. The fashion industry will benefit from
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) based trend insights offered
by VisioNxt.
NIFT VisioNxt is India’s first-ever initiative that combines AI and EI to generate fashion
trend insights and forecasts. Its mission is to identify, map, and analyse geo-specific
trends, reflecting the positive plurality, cultural diversity, and socio-economic nuances of
India while collating comprehensive trends and insights.
VisioNxt—a Trend Insights and Forecasting Initiative—was conceived and established
at NIFT Delhi (Creative Lab) and NIFT Chennai (Insights Lab), with the support of the
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in 2018.
The initiative, now centralized in Chennai, focuses on delivering trend insights and
forecasting for the Indian fashion and retail market. It also offers various trend related
consultancy services, academic courses, workshops etc.
100. Indian Navy and which country's navy have signed an implementation agreement
to enhance submarine rescue support cooperation?
भारतीय नौसेना और त्रकस दे श की नौसेना ने पनडु ब्बी बचाव सहायता सहयोग बढाने के त्रलए
एक कायािन्वयन समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं?
(a) Japan
(b) South Africa
(c) USA
(d) Russia
(e) France
Ans. b
Sol. Indian Navy and South African Navy sign agreement to enhance submarine rescue
support cooperation
The navies of India and South Africa have signed an implementation agreement to
enhance submarine rescue support cooperation that ensures the “safety of the South
African Navy’s submarine crew in times of distress or accident.”
Under this agreement, the Indian Navy will provide assistance by deploying its Deep
Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) when required, further strengthening the
collaborative ties between the two navies.
The agreement was signed by Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi and Vice
Admiral Monde Lobese, Chief of the South African Navy.
The DSRV is designed for ease of transportation in case of any exigency. For this
purpose, the entire system has been divided into 24 components which can be easily
transported by road, sea or air. The system is attached to a mother ship INS Sabarmati of
the Ship Building Corporation, or it can also be transported by heavy transport aircraft
like IL-76 and C-17.
• India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Maldives sign Charter and MoU for establishment of
• UAE and India sign MoU to strengthen public sector audit cooperation
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• India and Ukraine sign agreements in agriculture, medicine, and cultural

cooperation
• India-US ink pact for mutual supply of defence goods & services
• India-USA join hands to promote cooperation in MSMEs
101. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the ‘National Teachers’ Award to how many
educators from across institutions, during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan on the
occasion of Teacher’s Day?
राष्ट्रपत्रत द्रौपदी मुमूि ने त्रशक्षक त्रदवस के अवसर पर त्रवज्ञान भवन में आयोत्रजत एक समारोह के
दौरान त्रवत्रभन्न संस्थानों के त्रकतने त्रशक्षकों को ‘राष्ट्रीय त्रशक्षक’ पुरस्कार से सम्मात्रनत त्रकया?
(a) 49
(b) 57
(c) 82
(d) 95
(e) 101
Ans. c
Sol. President Murmu confers National Teachers Award 2024 to 82 teachers
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the ‘National Teachers’ Award to 82 educators
from across institutions, during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan on the occasion of
Teacher’s Day.
50 of the total 82 awardees are attached with schools, 16 (higher education), and 16
(Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship).
Each award carries a certificate of merit, a cash award of 50 thousand rupees and a
silver medal.
Among the recipients is Urfana Amin from Jammu & Kashmir, who teaches at BHSS
Soura, Hawal, Srinagar. Amin, an expert in English, Entrepreneurship, and teacher
training, provided radio classes during the COVID-19 pandemic and developed
educational materials such as FLN modules and e-content for DIKSHA.
102. Which Small Finance Bank has partnered with Tarrakki, a new fintech platform, to
develop and offer digital fixed deposits?
त्रकस लघु त्रवत्त बैंक ने त्रडत्रजर्ल सावत्रध जमा को त्रवकत्रसत करने और पेश करने के त्रलए एक नए
त्रफनर्े क प्लेर्फॉमि, र्ारराक्की के साथ साझेदारी की है?
Ans. c
Sol. Suryoday Small Finance Bank partnered with Tarrakki to offer digital fixed deposits
Suryoday Small Finance Bank has partnered with Tarrakki, a new fintech platform, to
develop and offer digital fixed deposits.
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Through this relationship, Tarrakki will assist in developing tech products that surpass
older systems, allowing SSFB to swiftly onboard new customers and offer digital fixed
deposit products.
This collaboration will take the shape of software development kits (SDKs) and white-
label services. Suryoday Small Finance Bank is a premier new-age digital bank in India,
committed to digital products that improve client centricity.
This next-generation platform, driven by Tarrakki, will reduce the cost and time
necessary for product launches by the bank and its partners.
• Mastercard collaborates with Gramophone to Boost Credit Access for 2 mn
Farmers in India
• ClearTax Join hands with Microsoft to Ease Tax Filing for Over 20 Mn Indian Gig
Workers
• Piramal Finance and Central Bank of India partner to reach underserved markets
• Tata Power Solar Systems, ICICI Bank partner to finance solar units
• Jakson Engineers Limited signs MoU with SBI to promote solar projects
103. Which bank has launched a fixed deposit scheme called ‘Star Dhan Vriddhi Fixed
Deposit' that will have a term limit of 333 days?
त्रकस बैंक ने 'स्टार धन वृखर्द् त्रफक्स्ड त्रडपॉत्रजर्' नामक एक सावत्रध जमा योजना शुरू की है,
त्रजसकी अवत्रध सीमा 333 त्रदन होगी?
(a) Bank of India
(b) Bank of Baroda
(c) Bank of Maharashtra
(d) State Bank of India
(e) Axis Bank
Ans. a
Sol. BOI launches 333-Day Star Dhan Vriddhi FD
Bank of India (BOI) has launched a fixed deposit scheme called ‘Star Dhan Vriddhi Fixed
Deposit' that will have a term limit of 333 days. These revised rates are effective
September 1, 2024.
The Star Dhan Vriddhi Fixed Deposit offers an interest rate of 7.90 per cent per annum
for the so-called super senior citizens.
Senior citizens can benefit from an interest rate of 7.75 per cent per annum, while the
general public is offered a rate of 7.25 per cent per annum.
Customers can also avail of additional benefits such as loans against fixed deposit and
premature withdrawal facilities, adding to the flexibility of this investment option.
Customers can open this fixed deposit through any Bank of India branch or via the BOI
Omni Neo App and internet banking.
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• Star Health and Allied Insurance introduced India’s first health insurance policy
Special Care Gold" in Braille
• Hitachi Payment launches Country’s First Android-Based Cash Recycling Machine
Experience
• IOCL launched a co-branded credit card XTRA in partnership with RBL Bank.
• Tata AIA Life launches 'Sampoorna Raksha Promise' product with ₹3 lakh instant
payout feature
104. Recently, who was announced as the first Indian ambassador of the International
Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)?
हाल ही में, अंतरािष्ट्रीय र्े बल र्े त्रनस महासंघ (आईर्ीर्ीएफ) के पहले भारतीय राजदू त के रूप में
त्रकसे घोत्रर्त त्रकया गया?
(a) Manu Bhaker
(b) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
(c) Srihari Nataraj
(d) Nikhat Zareen
(e) Sharath Kamal
Ans. e
Sol. Sharath Kamal named first Indian ambassador of ITTF Foundation
Ace paddler Sharath Kamal has been named the first Indian ambassador of the
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Foundation.
The announcement was made during day 11 of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) season
five at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.
Sharath was elected to the ITTF’s Athlete’s Commission in November 2022. He will
promote table tennis for development, especially among children from underprivileged
backgrounds.
He holds the record for the most medals in Commonwealth Games history for table
tennis, including 13 medals with three golds at the 2022 Birmingham Game.
105. Kotak General Insurance has re-branded itself as Zurich Kotak General Insurance,
following the Zurich Insurance Group’s acquisition of a majority stake in the insurer,
which was completed on 18 June 2024. Who is the MD and CEO of Zurich Kotak General
Insurance?
कोर्क जनरल इं श्योरें स ने ज्यूररख इं श्योरें स ग्रुप द्वारा बीमा कंपनी में बहुलांश त्रहस्सेदारी के
अत्रधग्रहण के बाद, जो 18 जून 2024 को पूरा हुआ, ज्यूररख कोर्क जनरल इं श्योरें स के रूप में
खुद को पुनः िांड त्रकया है। ज्यूररख कोर्क जनरल इं श्योरें स के एमडी और सीईओ कौन हैं ?
(a) Tapan Goyal
(b) Suresh Agarwal
(c) Ayush Agrawal
(d) Shivali Singh
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(e) Siddharth Agnihotri

Ans. b
Sol. Kotak General Insurance rebrands as Zurich Kotak General Insurance
Kotak General Insurance has re-branded itself as Zurich Kotak General Insurance,
following the Zurich Insurance Group’s acquisition of a majority stake in the insurer,
which was completed on 18 June 2024.
Reflecting the shared vision of the Zurich Kotakentity, the new brand symbolizes the
collective commitment to trust, innovation, integrity, and customer excellence.
The legal name of the entity changes from Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company
Limited to Zurich Kotak General InsuranceCompany (India) Limited.
Zurich Kotak General Insurance is fully committed to fostering the development and
expansion of India’s insurance sector in keeping with the Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) goal of achieving “Insurance for All” by 2047.
MD and CEO of Zurich Kotak General Insurance - Suresh Agarwal
106. India’s Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar won the silver and bronze medals,
respectively, at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Both of them are related to which sport?
भारत के अजीत त्रसंह और सुंदर त्रसंह गुजिर ने पेररस पैरात्रलंत्रपक 2024 में क्रमशः रजत और
कांस्य पदक जीते। ये दोनों त्रकस खेल से संबंत्रधत हैं?
(a) Javelin throw
(b) Shot put
(c) Discus throw
(d) Archery
(e) Shooting
Ans. a
Sol. Ajeet Singh clinches silver medal in javelin throw, Sundar Singh Gurjar wins bronze
at Paris Paralympics
India’s Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar won the silver and bronze medals,
respectively, in the men’s javelin throw F46 class at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Ajeet Singh, 30, won the silver medal with his penultimate throw of the night which
measured 65.62m at the Stade de France.
Sundar Singh Gurjar was in second position after his fourth throw landed at 64.96m but
was pushed down to third after Ajeet Singh’s late comeback.
Cuba’s Guillermo Varona Gonzalez hit the 66.14m mark on his second throw and went
on to win the gold medal.
107. In September 2024, The IRDAI has asked insurance companies to enable their IT
systems to interact with Digilocker, allowing policyholders to use the service effectively.
Which among the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT in context of the same?
(i). According to the circular only general insurers are mandated to provide an essential
summary of important information.
(ii) Insurers have to provide a customer information sheet (CIS) for all insurance
segments, outlining key policy features, benefits, and exclusions.
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(iii) Both life and general insurers will give policyholders a 20-day free look period to
review the terms and conditions of the policy.
(a) only i
(b) only ii
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Both ii and iii
(e) all are correct
Ans. b
Sol. IRDAI asks insurance companies to integrate IT systems with Digilocker
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has asked insurance
companies to enable their IT systems to interact with Digilocker, allowing policyholders
to use the service effectively.
Both life and general insurers are mandated to provide an essential summary of
important information at different stages of the insurance contract.
In its Master Circular on Protection of Policyholders’ Interests under the Irdai
(Protection of Policyholders’ Interests, Operations, and Allied Matters of Insurers)
Regulations, 2024, replacing 30 circulars, the regulator consolidated policyholder
entitlements into a single reference document and emphasised measures towards
providing a seamless, faster, and hassle-free claims settlement experience to a
policyholder and enhance service standards to foster a climate of trust and transparency
within the insurance sector. This includes guidance for prospects, policyholders, and
customers prior to sale, at the proposal stage, upon receiving policy documents, during
the policy’s term.
Insurers have to provide a customer information sheet (CIS) for all insurance segments,
outlining key policy features, benefits, and exclusions.
The proposal form and CIS must be made available in regional languages upon the
customer’s request. Both life and general insurers will give policyholders a 30-day free
look period to review the terms and conditions of the policy.
108. Michel Barnier, who was seen in the news recently, is the Prime Minister of which
country?
हाल ही में खबरों में रहे त्रमशेल बात्रनियर त्रकस दे श के प्रधानमंत्री हैं ?
(a) Spain
(b) France
(c) USA
(d) Ukraine
(e) Russia
Ans. b
Sol. President Emmanuel Macron appoints Michel Barnier as new French PM
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's
former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister.
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Michel Barnier led the EU's talks with Britain over its exit from the bloc from 2016-
2021. Prior to that, the conservative politician held roles in various French governments
and was also EU Commissioner.
At 73, Barnier is the oldest prime minister in France’s modern political history, taking
over from Gabriel Attal, who was the youngest.
About France
• Capital- Paris
• President- Emmanuel Macron
• Prime Minister- Michel Barnier
• Official language- French
Newly Appointed Prime Minister & President
• PM of Thailand - Paetongtarn Shinawatra (youngest PM of country)
• President of Rwanda - Paul Kagame (4th time)
• PM of Bulgaria - Goritsa Gruncharova-Kozhareva
• PM of Tunisia - Kamel Madouri
• Head of Bangladesh’s interim government - Muhammad Yunus
• President of Iran - Masoud Pezeshkian
109. In September 2024, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and which organization signed a
Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on strengthening systems and engaging
communities for social change?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, पंचायती राज मंत्रालय और त्रकस संगठन ने सामात्रजक पररवतिन के त्रलए
प्रणात्रलयों को मजबूत करने और समुदायों को शात्रमल करने पर सहयोग करने के त्रलए एक
आशय पत्र (LoI) पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए?
(a) United Nations Populations Fund
(b) United Nations Development Programme
(c) United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
(d) United Nations Education Scientific & Cultural Organization and
(e) World Bank
Ans. c
Sol. Ministry of Panchayati Raj and UNICEF signed Letter of Intent to strengthen Systems
for Social Change
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj and UNICEF India signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to
collaborate on strengthening systems and engaging communities for social change.
This partnership aims to set up and institutionalize mechanisms for effective
communication between the Ministry, Elected Representatives & Field Functionaries of
Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Communities.
The collaboration will help accelerate progress on localized Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) by enabling better communication with citizens, particularly women and
children and improving the delivery of services to rural citizens.
About United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
• Founded - 1946
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• Headquarters - New York City, USA

• Director General - Catherine M. Russell
• Membership - 192
110. Star athlete Praveen Kumar bagged a gold medal in the Men’s High Jump T64 final
with a brilliant effort of ________ at the Paris Paralympic Games 2024.
स्टार एथलीर् प्रवीण कुमार ने पेररस पैरालंत्रपक गेम्स 2024 में ________ के शानदार प्रयास के साथ
पुरुर्ों की ऊंची कूद T64 फाइनल में स्वणि पदक जीता।
(a) 1.08m
(b) 2.88m
(c) 2.08m
(d) 2.18m
(e) 2.28m
Ans. c
Sol. Praveen Kumar wins gold medal in Men’s High Jump T64 final
At the Paris Paralympic Games, star athlete Praveen Kumar bagged a gold medal in the
Men’s High Jump T64 final.
Praveen secured the top spot on the podium with a brilliant effort of 2.08m, setting a
new Area record. In a tightly contested final, Praveen made seven successful jumps in a
row to claim the number one position.
Loccident Derek of the USA won the silver medal, while Giyazov Temurbek of Uzbekistan
took home the bronze.
111. Hokato Hotozhe Sema won the bronze medal in the men’s F57 shot put event in
Paris Paralympic 2024. He is from which state?
होकार्ो होर्ोजे सेमा ने पेररस पैरात्रलंत्रपक 2024 में पुरुर्ों की F57 शॉर् पुर् स्पधाि में कांस्य पदक
जीता। वह त्रकस राज्य से हैं ?
(a) Manipur
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Nagaland
(e) Andaman Nicobar
Ans. d
Sol. Hokato Hotozhe Sema on winning bronze medal in Men’s F57 shot put
Hokato Hotozhe Sema has won the bronze medal in the men’s F57 shot put event in
Paris Paralympic 2024.
The 40-year-old from Dimapur made himself the first-ever medallist from Nagaland to
win a bronze at the Paralympic Games for shotput, with a career-best throw of 14.65
meters.
Hokato, a Havildar with 9 Assam Regiment, reportedly lost his leg due to a landmine
explosion during an operation at the Line of Control in 2002. Currently, he is ranked 7th
in the world.
112. Legend Luis Ayala passed away recently at the age of 91. He was related to which
sport?
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त्रदग्गज लुइस अयाला का हाल ही में 91 वर्ि की आयु में त्रनधन हो गया। वह त्रकस खेल से संबंत्रधत
थे?
(a) Cricket
(b) Football
(c) Tennis
(d) Badminton
(e) Hockey
Ans. c
Sol. Tennis Legend Luis Ayala passes away
Chilean tennis legend Luis Ayala, who reached two French Open finals, has died at the
age of 91.
Ayala, a Santiago native, was a prominent figure in the sport and won 46 singles titles
througout his career, including significant achievements on clay courts.
Ayala, born in Santiago, was an iconic figure in his home country's sport scene. Over his
illustrious career, he secured 46 singles titles and was celebrated for his prowess on clay
courts, notably being a finalist at Roland Garros in 1958 and 1960.
113. Consider the following points about the AgriSure Fund for Agriculture
Start-ups that was recently launched by Shivraj Singh Chouhan-
(i) The fund will be managed by NABARD (National Bank For Agriculture and
Rural Development).
(ii) The AgriSure Fund or Agri Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises is a
Category -II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) registered with the Reserve Bank
of India.
(iii) The total corpus of the AgriSure Fund will be Rs 750 crore.
(iv) The Fund is a closed-ended scheme and has a duration of 5 years which can
be extended by 2 years.
How many of the point(s) is/are INCORRECT?
(a) only one
(b) only two
(c) only three
(d) all are correct
(e) all are incorrect
Ans. b
Sol. Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches AgriSure Fund for Agriculture Start ups
The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Minister for Rural
Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the AgriSURE fund in New Delhi.
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The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her 2022-23 Union Budget
speech, announced the creation of a dedicated fund to finance startups for
agriculture and rural enterprises.
About AgriSure Fund
• The AgriSure Fund or Agri Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises is a Category
-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) registered with the Securities Exchange
Board of India (SEBI).
• The fund will be managed by NABARD.
• It will be under the regulation of the capital market regulator SEBI.
• The total corpus of the AgriSure Fund will be Rs 750 crore. The government of
India, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, will contribute
Rs 250 crore, NABARD will contribute Rs 250 crore, and banks, insurance
companies, private investors, etc., will invest the rest of the amount.
• The Fund is a closed ended scheme and has a duration of 10 years which can
be extended by 2 years.
• The Fund targets to support about 85 Start-ups by the end of the Fund life
with maximum investment of Rs 25 crore under the two schemes of the Fund.
114. Which state government has signed an MoU with the World Trade Centres’
Association for the establishment of a World Trade Centre in the proposed AI
City?
त्रकस राज्य सरकार ने प्रस्तात्रवत एआई त्रसर्ी में त्रवि व्यापार केंद्र की स्थापना के त्रलए त्रवि
व्यापार केंद्र संघ के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं ?
(a) Telangana
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Tamil Nada
(d) Karnataka
(e) Maharashtra
Ans. a
Sol. Telangana signs MoU for World Trade Centre at AI City
Telangana government has signed an MoU with the World Trade Centres’ Association
for the establishment of a World Trade Centre in the proposed AI City near
Hyderabad.
The WTC at AI City will feature 1 million square feet of built-up space to house firms
at the forefront of AI and emerging technologies.
World-class office spaces, trade services, training facilities, retail and entertainment
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of the campus, in line with a vision to develop an integrated mini smart city
embodying the walk-to-work concept.
The event featured more than 2,500 delegates, over 20 renowned speakers from
around the world and provided a forum for major announcements, including the AI
City.
About Telangana
• Established – 2 June 2014
• Capital – Hyderabad
• Chief Minister – Revanth Reddy (replace K. Chandrashekar Rao)
• Deputy CM - Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
• Governor – C. P. Radhakrishnan
115. According to a new report from Counterpoint Research, India has emerged
as the world’s second-largest market for 5G smartphones overtaking the US.
Which among the following countries has the largest market for 5G
smartphones?
काउं र्रपॉइं र् ररसचि की एक नई ररपोर्ि के अनुसार, भारत अमेररका को पछाड़कर 5G
स्मार्ि फोन के त्रलए दु त्रनया का दू सरा सबसे बड़ा बाजार बन गया है। त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस दे श
में 5G स्मार्ि फोन का सबसे बड़ा बाजार है ?
(a) China
(b) USA
(c) Japan
(d) South Korea
(e) Vietnam
Ans. a
Sol. India emerges as second-largest global 5G smartphone market, overtakes US
According to a new report from Counterpoint Research, India has emerged as the
world’s second-largest market for 5G smartphones, trailing only behind China. 5G
smartphones are becoming increasingly prominent across various price ranges in
India.
India became the second-biggest 5G handset market during the first half, overtaking
the US.
The strong shipments from Xiaomi, Vivo, Samsung, and other brands in the budget
segment were the main reasons for this trend. China maintains the leading position
with a 32 per cent share of the global 5G smartphone market, while India holds 13
per cent.
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116. Which Small Finance Bank has partnered with state-owned United India
Insurance Company (UIIC) to distribute general insurance solutions to the
bank's customers?
त्रकस लघु त्रवत्त बैंक ने बैंक के ग्राहकों को सामान्य बीमा समाधान त्रवतररत करने के त्रलए राज्य
के स्वात्रमत्व वाली यूनाइर्े ड इं त्रडया इं श्योरें स कंपनी (UIIC) के साथ साझेदारी की है ?
Ans. a
Sol. AU Small Finance inks pact with United India Insurance Co for distribution of
insurance products
AU Small Finance Bank has partnered with state-owned United India Insurance
Company (UIIC) to distribute general insurance solutions to the bank's customers.
It includes motor insurance, personal accident insurance, crop insurance, property
insurance, shopkeeper insurance, cyber incident insurance, and more.
This collaboration positions AU SFB as a preferred choice for its diverse customer
base across 21 states and 4 union territories, offering reliable and affordable general
insurance solutions.
The partnership leverages UIIC's vast network of branches in over 1,000 tier 2 and
tier 3 locations, aligning with AU SFB's expanding infrastructure and growing
customer portfolio.
• Max Life Insurance Company Ltd partnered with CSB bank to boost insurance
reach and market growth, aligning with their strategic goals
• Suryoday Small Finance Bank partnered with Tarrakki to offer digital fixed
deposits
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• ClearTax Join hands with Microsoft to Ease Tax Filing for Over 20 Mn Indian
Gig Workers
• Piramal Finance and Central Bank of India partner to reach underserved
markets
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117. Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. (Max Life) has partnered with which
bank to boost insurance reach and market growth, aligning with their strategic
goals?
मैक्स लाइफ इं श्योरें स कंपनी त्रलत्रमर्े ड (मैक्स लाइफ) ने अपने रणनीत्रतक लक्ष्यों के अनुरूप
बीमा पहुंच और बाजार त्रवकास को बढावा दे ने के त्रलए त्रकस बैंक के साथ साझेदारी की है ?
(a) DSB Bank
(b) CSB Bank
(c) Citi Bank
(d) Yes Bank
(e) Axis Bank
Ans. b
Sol. Max Life enters into bancassurance partnership with CSB Bank
Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. (Max Life) has entered into a bancassurance
partnership with CSB Bank (CSB), a private sector bank in India.
The partnership plans to incorporate Max Life's insurance products into CSB Bank's
channels, giving customers easy access to insurance alongside banking services.
CSB Bank is one of Kerala’s oldest private banks, with 801 branches in the country.
This collaboration uses the strengths of both Max Life and CSB Bank to boost
insurance reach and market growth, aligning with their strategic goals.
deposits
Farmers in India
Gig Workers
• Piramal Finance and Central Bank of India partner to reach underserved
markets
118. ________________________were recently honoured in Time magazine's
prestigious "100 Most Influential People in AI 2024" list.
__________________________ को हाल ही में र्ाइम पत्रत्रका की प्रत्रतत्रित "एआई 2024 में 100
सबसे प्रभावशाली लोगों" की सूची में सम्मात्रनत त्रकया गया।
(a) Ashwini Vaishnaw and Anil Kapoor
(b) Ashwini Vaishnaw and Shashi Tharoor
(c) Rahul Gandhi and Anil Kapoor
(d) Amitabh Bachchan and Alia Bhatt
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(e) Ashwini Vaishnaw and Nitin Gadkari

Ans. a
Sol. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Anil Kapoor among Times 100 most influential people in AI
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw and
actor Anil Kapoor are among Indians who have been honoured in Time magazine's
prestigious list of the 100 "Most Influential People in AI 2024".
The list highlights the most impactful figures in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
The list features a diverse group of global figures, from tech titans to researchers,
policymakers, and artists. Some of the most prominent names include:
• Sundar Pichai: CEO of Google and Alphabet
• Satya Nadella: CEO of Microsoft
• Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI
• Jensen Huang: CEO of Nvidia
• Rohit Prasad: SVP and head scientist of Artificial General Intelligence at
Amazon.
119. In September 2024, _____________ based Fintech Paysharp has received final
authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to act as a payment
aggregator (PA).
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, _____________ आधाररत त्रफनर्े क पेशापि को भुगतान एग्रीगेर्र (पीए) के रूप
में कायि करने के त्रलए भारतीय ररजवि बैंक (आरबीआई) से अंत्रतम प्रात्रधकरण प्राप्त हुआ है।
(a) Bengaluru
(b) Chennai
(c) Kochi
(d) Mumbai
(e) Kolkata
Ans. b
Sol. Paysharp received final authorisation from RBI to act as a payment aggregator
Chennai based Fintech Paysharp has received final authorisation from the Reserve
Bank Of India (RBI) to act as a payment aggregator (PA).
Paysharp is an existing PA, which received RBI final authorisation on 30th August
2024 followed by the in-principal PA license on December 2022.
Paysharp is a 5 years old startup, raised two rounds of funding sum of 23 crores, last
funding round was on March 2023 with the valuation of 200 crores. Paysharp holds
ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 accreditations.
With RBI’s final PA authorization, Paysharp is part of Indi’s Payment System, it helps
Paysharp to extend to more merchants. Paysharp is one of authorised Payment
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Aggregator from Tamil Nadu. As on date RBI has authorized 36 payment aggregators
including Razorpay, Cashfree and Stripe.
Paysharp is providing flat pricing to merchant’s alternative to percentage based
pricing followed by other PAs. Paysharp is focusing on non-card-based payments like
UPI and Virtual account-based solution for NEFT / IMPS / RTGS collection. Paysharp
also provides products such as Link Payment and Payment Pages powered by UPI.
120. Who among the following has been named India's flag-bearers for the
closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympic Games?
त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकसे पेररस पैरालंत्रपक खेलों के समापन समारोह के त्रलए भारत का
ध्वजवाहक नात्रमत त्रकया गया है ?
(i) Harvinder Singh
(ii) Sheetal Devi
(iii) Preeti Pal
(iv) Avani Lekhara
(a) only i and ii
(b) Only ii and iii
(c) Only iii and iv
(d) Only iv and i
(e) Only i and iii
Ans. e
Sol. Harvinder, Preeti named India's flag-bearers for Paralympics closing ceremony
Gold medal-winning archer Harvinder Singh and sprinter Preeti Pal, who made
history by becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals at the Paralympics,
have been named India's flag bearers for the closing ceremony of the Paris
Paralympic Games.
Harvinder, 33, etched his name in history as the first Indian archer to clinch a gold at
the Paralympics, adding to the bronze he secured in Tokyo in 2021.
Preeti, 23, achieved a milestone by securing bronze medals in the women's T35 100m
and 200m races, with personal best times of 14.21 and 30.01 seconds, respectively.
Satya Prakash Sangwan, the chef de mission of the Indian contingent, highlighted the
significance of their achievements and their impact on future generations.
121. In wrestling, Nitika won the silver medal in the women’s ____ freestyle
category at the U20 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain.
कुश्ती में, त्रनत्रतका ने स्पेन के पोंर्ेवेद्रा में अंडर-20 त्रवि चैंत्रपयनत्रशप में मत्रहलाओं की ____
फ्रीस्टाइल श्रेणी में रजत पदक जीता।
(a) 50kg
(b) 52kg
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(c) 55kg
(d) 60kg
(e) 62kg
Ans. e
Sol. Nitika wins silver medal in women’s 62 kg freestyle category at U20 World
Championships
In wrestling, Nitika won the silver medal in the women’s 62 kg freestyle category at
the U20 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain. She lost to Ukrainian wrestler
Iryna Bondar 1-4 in the final.
Last year, Nitika won a gold medal at the U20 Asian Championships.
Neha clinched the bronze medal, beating Hungarian grappler Gerda Terek 10-8 in the
women’s 57 kg freestyle division. She had won the yellow metal in the U17 World
Championships last month.
122. India has carried out a successful launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic
Missile, Agni-4, from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. The
Agni missiles are long-range _________________ ballistic missiles developed by
India.
भारत ने ओत्रडशा के चांदीपुर खस्थत एकीकृत परीक्षण रें ज से मध्यम दू री की बैत्रलखस्टक
त्रमसाइल अत्रि-4 का सफल प्रक्षेपण त्रकया है। अत्रि त्रमसाइलें भारत द्वारा त्रवकत्रसत लंबी दू री की
_________________ बैत्रलखस्टक त्रमसाइल हैं।
(a) surface-to-surface
(b) surface-to-air
(c) air-to-surface
(d) air-to-air
(e) None of above
Ans. a
Sol. India successfully carries out launch of Agni-4 ballistic missile at Chandipur
India has carried out a successful launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile,
Agni-4, from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha.
In April this year, India successfully tested the new-generation nuclear-capable Agni-
Prime ballistic missile from the Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. It met all
the trial objectives, validating its reliable performance.
The Agni missiles are long-range, nuclear weapons-capable surface-to-surface
ballistic missiles developed by India.
123. In September 2024, which Indian Navy’s frontline warship participated in
the 22nd edition of India-France Bilateral Exercise VARUNA in the
Mediterranean Sea?
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त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारतीय नौसेना के त्रकस अत्रग्रम पंखक्त के युर्द्पोत ने भूमध्य सागर में भारत-
फ्रांस त्रद्वपक्षीय अभ्यास वरुण के 22वें संस्करण में भाग त्रलया?
(a) INS Satpura
(b) INS Sahyadri
(c) INS Suvarna
(d) INS Tabar
(e) INS Karma
Ans. d
Sol. INS Tabar participates in 22nd Indo French VARUNA naval exercise in
Mediterranean
The Indian Navy’s frontline warship INS Tabar participated in the 22nd edition of
India-France Bilateral Exercise VARUNA in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Indian Navy was represented by the shipborne helicopter LRMR Aircraft P8I,
whereas the French side was represented by FS Provence, Submarine Suffren, Aircraft
F20, Atlantique 2, fighters MB339, and helicopters NH90, Dauphin.
VARUNA highlights the commitment of Indian and French Navies towards enhancing
interoperability through collaborative efforts.
The bilateral exercise VARUNA began in 2001 to strengthen the India-France
relationship and has evolved significantly over the years towards exchanging best
practices.
124. Where was the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative launched by the Prime
Minister virtually in September 2024?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में प्रधानमंत्री द्वारा वचुिअली जल संचय जन भागीदारी पहल कहााँ शुरू की गई
थी?
(a) Indore
(b) Gandhinagar
(c) Surat
(d) Jaisalmer
(e) Gurugram
Ans. c
Sol. PM Modi virtually launches Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari
initiative in Surat, Gujarat in the presence of Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti CR
Patil and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
About the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative
• The Jan Sinchay and Jan Bhagidari Initiative is a joint scheme of the Union
Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Gujarat government.
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• The initiative aims to enhance the state's water conservation efforts by

constructing rainwater harvesting structures across the state and recharging
the underground aquifers.
• The initiative aims to construct around 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures
across the state.
• The initiative seeks to build upon the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti's “Jal Shakti
Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” scheme.
125. The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department has set up the first conservation and
breeding centre for the Asian King Vulture in collaboration with whom?
उत्तर प्रदे श वन त्रवभाग ने त्रकसके सहयोग से एत्रशयाई त्रकंग वल्चर के त्रलए पहला संरक्षण और
प्रजनन केंद्र स्थात्रपत त्रकया है ?
(a) Bombay Natural History Society
(b) Maritime History Society
(c) Naturalis Foundation
(d) World Wide Fund For Nature India
(e) Both a and d
Ans. a
Sol. World’s 1st breeding centre for Asian King Vultures inaugurated in UP
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated the Jatayu
Conservation and Breeding Centre in the Bharivaisi, Campierganj Range of the
Gorakhpur Forest Division. It is the world’s first conservation and breeding centre for
the Asian King Vulture or the red-headed vulture.
The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, in collaboration with the Bombay Natural
History Society, has established the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre in
Maharajganj.
The Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre spread over 1.5 hectares of land in the
Gorakhpur Forest division, was built for Rs 2.8 crore.
The centre has multiple bird cages, a nursery for juveniles, a hospital and recovery
facility for birds needing medical help, and a food processing centre.
About Uttar Pradesh
• Capital - Lucknow
• Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
• Governor - Anandiben Patel
126. Navdeep Singh won a gold in the men’s javelin throw F41 class at Paris
Paralympics 2024 with a new Paralympic record of ______.
नवदीप त्रसंह ने पेररस पैरात्रलंत्रपक 2024 में पुरुर्ों की भाला फेंक F41 वगि में ______ के नए
पैरात्रलंत्रपक ररकॉडि के साथ स्वणि पदक जीता।
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(a) 47.32m
(b) 48.32m
(c) 49.32m
(d) 50.32m
(e) 51.32m
Ans. a
Sol. Navdeep Singh wins gold medal at the Paris Paralympics
Navdeep Singh won a gold in the men’s javelin throw F41 class at Paris 2024 with a
new Paralympic record of 47.32m to register India’s first-ever medal in the category.
Navdeep’s medal-winning throw eclipsed the previous Paralympic record of 47.13m,
set by Sun Pengxiang of the People’s Republic of China at Tokyo 2020.
Although Sadegh Beit Sayah of the Islamic Republic of Iran pipped the Indian athlete
with a throw of 47.64m in his penultimate attempt, he was later disqualified due to a
breach of rules pertaining to unsporting or improper conduct.
127. On which day is the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
commemorated annually?
नीले आसमान के त्रलए स्वि वायु का अंतरािष्ट्रीय त्रदवस प्रत्रतवर्ि त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है?
(a) 6 September
(b) 7 September
(c) 8 September
(d) 9 September
(e) 10 September
Ans. b
Sol. 7th September - International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is commemorated annually on 7
September.
Objective - To raise awareness and drive action on combating air pollution.
By resolution 74/212 of 22 January 2020, the UN General Assembly (UNGA)
designated the Day to emphasize the need to make further efforts to improve air
quality, including reducing air pollution, to protect human health.
According to the Health Effects Institute, there were 8.1 million deaths due to air
pollution in 2021. Poor air quality is the biggest external threat to health, according
to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI).
128. How many medals have been won by India at the 17th Paralympic Games
in Paris?
पेररस में आयोत्रजत 17वें पैरालंत्रपक खेलों में भारत ने त्रकतने पदक जीते हैं?
(a) 29 medals- 7 Gold, 8 Silver, and 14 Bronze
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GOLD Medal
1 Avani Lakhera Shooting Women's 10m air rifle standing Gold

SH1
2 Nitesh Kumar Badminton Men’s singles SL3 class Gold
3 Sumit Antil Athletics Javelin throw F64 Gold
4 Harvinder Singh Archery Men's individual recurve open Gold
5 Dharambir Athletics Men’s club throw F51 class Gold
6 Praveen Kumar Athletics Men’s high jump T 64 Gold
7 Navdeep Singh Athletics Men's javelin throw F41 Gold
SILVER Medal
1 Manish Narwal Shooting Men's 10m air pistol SH1 Silver
2 Nishad Kumar Athletics Men's high jump T47 Silver
3 Yogesh Kathuniya Athletics Men's discus throw F56 Silver
4 Thulasimathi Badminton Women’s singles SU5 Silver

Murugesan
5 Suhas Yathiraj Badminton Men’s singles SL4 Silver
6 Sharad Kumar Athletics Men's high jump T63 Silver
7 Ajeet Singh Athletics Men's javelin throw F46 Silver
8 Sachin Khilari Athletics Men's shot put F46 Silver
9 Pranav Soorma Athletics Men’s club throw F51 class Silver
BRONZE Medal
1 Mona Agarwal Shooting Women's 10m air rifle standing Bronze

SH1
2 Preethi Pal Athletics Women's 100m T35 Bronze
3 Rubina Francis Shooting Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Bronze
4 Preethi Pal Athletics Women's 200m T35 Bronze
5 Manisha Ramadass Badminton Women’s singles SU5 Bronze
6 Rakesh Kumar & Archery Mixed team compound open Bronze

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7 Nithya Sre Sivan Badminton Women's singles SH6 Bronze
8 Deepthi Jeevanji Athletics Women's 400m T20 Bronze
9 Mariyappan Athletics Men's high jump T63 Bronze

Thangavelu
10 Sundar Singh Gurjar Athletics Men's javelin throw F46 Bronze
11 Kapil Parmar Judo Men’s Judo -60kg J1 Class Bronze
12 Hokato Hotozhe Sema Athletics Men’s shot put F57 Bronze
13 Simran Athletics Women's 200m T12 Bronze

(b) 29 medals- 8 Gold, 8 Silver, and 13 Bronze
(c) 29 medals- 8 Gold, 9 Silver, and 12 Bronze
(d) 29 medals- 8 Gold, 10 Silver, and 11 Bronze
(e) 29 medals- 7 Gold, 9 Silver, and 13 Bronze
Ans. e
Sol. India secures record 29 medals at Paris Paralympics 2024
The Indian contingent concluded its historic Paris Paralympics campaign with 29
medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals, marking the
country’s best performance in the competition’s history.
India also crossed the 50-medal mark in Paralympic Games history with this
impressive performance.
With this landmark achievement, India has surpassed its previously most successful
campaign at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where they secured 19 medals, including
five golds, eight silver, and six bronze medals.
A record 84 para-athletes represented the tricolour from August 28 to the conclusion
of the event, competing across 12 disciplines, compared to just nine in Tokyo 2020.
India also made its debut in three sports in Paris: paracycling, para rowing, and blind
judo.
The 29 medals were won across five sports, with a remarkable 17 coming from track
and field events. This ensured that India finished in the top 20 of the medal standings
at the mega-event, which was once again dominated by China.
China topped the Paralympics medals table with 220 medals, including 94 golds.
China has led the medal standings at every Paralympics since Athens 2004. Great
Britain finished second in Paris with 49 golds, followed by the United States, which
claimed 36 titles.
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Position Country Gold Medal Silver Medal Bronze Medal Total Medal
1 China 94 74 50 220
2 Great Britain 49 44 31 124
3 USA 36 42 27 105
4 Netherlands 27 17 12 56
5 Brazil 25 26 38 89
18 India 7 9 13 29
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129. In September 2024, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced
that the state's second AIIMS will be built in _____________.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, ओत्रडशा के मुिमंत्री मोहन चरण माझी ने घोर्णा की त्रक राज्य का दू सरा
एम्स _____________ में बनाया जाएगा।
(a) Cuttack
(b) Bhubaneswar
(c) Puri
(d) Rourkela
(e) Sambalpur
Ans. e
Sol. Odisha's second AIIMS will come up in Sambalpur
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that the state's second
AIIMS will be built in Sambalpur.
The state got its first All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in 2014 during the
UPA regime.
Meanwhile, Majhi also launched 'CM-KISAN Yojana' on the occasion of the Nuakhai
festival at Odisha's Sambalpur.
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The scheme aims to provide 925 crores financial assistance to 46 lakhs small and
marginal farmers who are not covered under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman
Nidhi (PM-KISAN) yojana.
Eligible farmers will receive a total of Rs 4,000 in two phases. The first instalment of
Rs 2,000 will be distributed on Nuakhai , which begins from September 8, and the
remaining Rs 2,000 will be provided on Akshaya Tritiya.
About Odisha
• Capital – Bhubaneswar
• Chief Minister – Mohan Charan Majhi (replace Naveen Patnaik)
• Deputy CM - KV Singhdeo and Pravati Parida
• Governor – Raghubar Das
• Legislative Assembly Seat - 147
130. In September 2024, The Indian Army and Indian Air Force signed an MoU
with _________________________, to enhance the skills and capability building of
their personnel, and this monumental partnership towards further
strengthening the logistics backbone of the Armed Forces in sync with the
vision of ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारतीय सेना और भारतीय वायु सेना ने अपने कत्रमियों के कौशल और क्षमता
त्रनमािण को बढाने के त्रलए _________________________ के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर
त्रकए, और रक्षा में 'आत्मत्रनभिरता' के दृत्रष्ट्कोण के अनुरूप सशस्त्र बलों की रसद रीढ को और
मजबूत करने की त्रदशा में यह महत्वपूणि साझेदारी है।
(a) National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
(b) National Highways Authority of India
(c) Rail India Technical and Economic Service
(d) Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
(e) Larsen & Toubro
Ans. d
Sol. Indian Army & Indian Air Force ink MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
To enhance the skills and capability building of their personnel, the Indian Army and
Indian Air Force signed an MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara in the
presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw
in New Delhi.
The MoU will enable the two Services to acquire higher expertise in logistics. It will
ensure the development of in-house expertise on various facets of logistics
operations and contribute effectively towards the national development plans - PM
Gati Shakti National Master Plan 2021 and National Logistics Policy 2022.
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Raksha Mantri described the collaboration as a monumental partnership towards

further strengthening the logistics backbone of the Armed Forces in sync with the
vision of ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence. He emphasized that logistics is no longer just a
support function of the Armed Forces, but is emerging as an important factor in
military operations and national security.
Recent MoU
• Ministry of Panchayati Raj and UNICEF signed Letter of Intent to strengthen
Systems for Social Change
• Visa and the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council inked a 3-year partnership of
up to $1 million USD
• ICAR-CIFE and VAMNICOM Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperative Management
in Fisheries
• Petronet LNG (PLL) has entered into an MoU with LTL Holdings of Sri Lanka,
for supply of LNG to LTL's dual fuelled power plants in Kerawalapitiya,
Colombo.
• JNCASR partners with HZL to scale up indigenous Zn-ion battery technologies
131. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed former Election
Commissioner Arun Goel as India's next ambassador to which country?
त्रवदे श मंत्रालय (MEA) ने पूवि चुनाव आयुक्त अरुण गोयल को त्रकस दे श में भारत का अगला
राजदू त त्रनयुक्त त्रकया है ?
(a) Chad
(b) Croatia
(c) Cambodia
(d) Canada
(e) Cameroon
Ans. b
Sol. Arun Goel appointed ambassador to Croatia
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed former Election Commissioner
Arun Goel as India's next ambassador to Republic of Croatia.
The retired bureaucrat earlier served as the Election Commissioner of India.
He was appointed as the Election Commissioner in November 2022. He resigned
from the post in March 2024.
Prior to his appointment as the Election Commissioner, he had taken voluntary
retirement after serving as a 1985-batch IAS officer of the Punjab cadre.
About Croatia
• Capital- Zagreb
• Currency - Kuna
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• Official language- Croatian

• Prime minister- Andrej Plenković
• President- Zoran Milanović
132. The Reserve Bank has imposed penalties of __________ on Housing and
Urban Development Corporation Ltd. for non-compliance with certain
provisions of directions on 'non-banking financial company—housing finance
company' in September 2024.
ररजवि बैंक ने त्रसतंबर 2024 में 'गैर-बैंत्रकंग त्रवत्तीय कंपनी-हाउत्रसंग फाइनेंस कंपनी' पर त्रनदे शों
के कुछ प्रावधानों का पालन न करने के त्रलए हाउत्रसंग एं ड अबिन डे वलपमेंर् कॉरपोरे शन
त्रलत्रमर्े ड पर __________ का जुमािना लगाया है।
(a) Rs 2.5 lakh
(b) Rs 3.5 lakh
(c) Rs 4.5 lakh
(d) Rs 5.5 lakh
(e) Rs 6.5 lakh
Ans. b
Sol. RBI imposes penalties on Housing and Urban Development Corporation, 2
others
The Reserve Bank has imposed penalties on three entities, including Housing and
Urban Development Corporation Ltd, for non-compliance with certain provisions of
directions on 'non-banking financial company - housing finance company'.
A penalty of Rs 3.5 lakh has been imposed on Housing and Urban Development
Corporation Limited.
RBI has also imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Godrej Housing.
The Reserve Bank of India has also imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 5 lakh on
Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd.
In each case, the RBI added that penalties are based on deficiencies in regulatory
compliance and are not intended to be pronounced upon the validity of any
transaction or agreement entered into by the companies.
• UCO Bank (2.68 crore)- for contravention of certain provisions, including on
opening of current accounts, interest rate on deposits and frauds classification
• Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd (2.1 lakh) - for non-compliance with certain
provisions of KYC directions.
• Muthoot Finance Limited (1.9 lakh) - for non-compliance with certain
provision of KYC Directions, 2016’ issued by RBI.
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• Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, Pune (10 lakh) - for non-compliance with certain
provisions of the NBFC - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company
and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016.
133. Which among the following has launched an online tool Daava Soochak
for depositors to track their claim status?
त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकसने जमाकतािओ ं के त्रलए उनके दावे की खस्थत्रत पर नजर रखने हेतु एक
ऑनलाइन र्ू ल 'दावा सूचना' लॉन्च त्रकया है ?
(a) Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (DICGC)
(b) Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL)
(c) Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited (ReBIT)
(d) Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services (IFTAS)
(e) Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)
Ans. a
Sol. DICGC introduces Daava Soochak for depositors to track claim status
The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has launched an online tool Daava
Soochak for depositors to track their claim status.
The DICGC's mandate since its inception has been the reimbursement of insured
amounts to depositors of failed banks.
Daava Soochak, a user-friendly online tool, is part of DICGC's ongoing commitment
to improving the services provided for depositors.
Depositors can now track the status of their claims by entering their mobile number
(registered with their bank) on the DICGC website.
To begin with, depositors can view the status of their claims for banks placed under
All Inclusive Directions (AID) post-April 01, 2024.
The corporation ensures that all categories of deposits with banks except institutional
deposits. The deposit insurance coverage limit has been enhanced six times since
1962, from Rs 1,500 per depositor held in the same right and same capacity at all the
branches of the insured bank to Rs 5,00,000 on February 04, 2020.
At present, 97.8 per cent of the total deposit accounts are fully protected. Of the
remaining 2.2 per cent of accounts, deposits are insured up to the limit of Rs 5 lakh.
In terms of value, 43.1 per cent of the deposits were insured as of March 2024.
134. In September 2024, SBI Foundation has launched which edition of its Asha
Scholarship Program, supporting 10,000 meritorious students from
underprivileged backgrounds?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, एसबीआई फाउं डेशन ने वंत्रचत पृिभूत्रम के 10,000 मेधावी छात्रों का समथिन
करते हुए अपने आशा छात्रवृत्रत्त कायिक्रम का कौन सा संस्करण लॉन्च त्रकया है ?
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(a) first
(b) second
(c) third
(d) fourth
(e) fifth
Ans. c
Sol. SBI Foundation launches 3rd Edition of Asha Scholarship Program
The SBI Foundation has launched the 3rd edition of its Asha Scholarship Program,
supporting 10,000 meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Scholarships ranging from 15 thousand to 2 lakh rupees are available for students
from Class 6 to postgraduate level.
The program includes categories for those in IITs, IIMs, and a special ‘Study Abroad’
category for SC and ST students. Applications are open until October 1, 2024.
Additionally, students belonging to the SC and ST categories intending to move
outside the country for higher studies can avail the benefits of the ‘Study Abroad’
scheme.
135. Who has become the first Indian president of the Olympic Council of Asia
(OCA)?
एत्रशयाई ओलंत्रपक पररर्द (OCA) के पहले भारतीय अध्यक्ष कौन बने हैं ?
(a) Nita Ambani
(b) Jay Shah
(c) PT Usha
(d) Gurucharan Singh
(e) Randhir Singh
Ans. e
Sol. Randhir Singh becomes first Indian to be elected OCA president
Former shooter and veteran sports administrator Raja Randhir Singh became the first
Indian president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
The appointment was made official at the 44th General Assembly held at the Bharat
Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
The Olympic Council of Asia is the governing body for sports in Asia. It is recognised
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
A five-time Olympian, the 77-year-old Randhir Singh’s tenure will run from 2024 till
2028.
Raja Randhir Singh, who hails from Patiala Punjab, was born into a family of
sportspersons. His uncle, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, played Test cricket for India and
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was an IOC member. His father, also a first-class cricketer, Bhalindra Singh, was also
an IOC Member between 1947 and 1992.
About Olympic Council of Asia
• Formation - 16 November 1982
• Headquarters - Kuwait City, Kuwait
• Membership - 45 National Olympic Committees
• President - Raja Randhir Singh
136. In September 2024, Senior bureaucrat Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been
appointed as the new ____________.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में वररि नौकरशाह तुत्रहन कांता पांडे को नया ____________ त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया
है।
(a) Revenue Secretary
(b) Expenditure Secretary
(c) Cabinet Secretary
(d) Home Secretary
(e) Finance Secretary
Ans. e
Sol. Tuhin Kanta Pandey appointed new Finance Secretary
Senior bureaucrat Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed as the new Finance
Secretary.
Pandey, a 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Odisha cadre, is
currently the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM)
secretary.
The vacancy was created following the appointment of T V Somanathan as the
Cabinet secretary last month.
Other Important Secretaries
• Ministry of Corporate Affairs Secretary - Deepti Gaur Mukherjee (replace
Manoj Govil)
• Foreign Secretary - Vikram Misri (replace Vinay Mohan Kwatra)
• Home Secretary - Govind Mohan (replace Ajay Kumar Bhalla)
• Cabinet Secretary – T V Somanathan (replace Rajiv Gauba)
• Secretary of DPIIT - Amardeep Singh Bhatia
• Revenue Secretary - Sanjay Malhotra
• Defence Secretary - Giridhar Aramane
• Economic Affairs Secretary - Ajay Seth
• MoSPI Secretary - Dr. G. P. Samanta
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137. Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been reelected as the President of which

country?
अब्दे लमदजीद तेब्बौने को त्रकस दे श के राष्ट्रपत्रत के रूप में त्रफर से चुना गया है ?
(a) Algeria
(b) Albania
(c) Angola
(d) Armenia
(e) Argentina
Ans. a
Sol. Abdelmadjid Tebboune re-elected as Algerian President
78-year-old incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria was re-elected
with a landslide victory.
According to Mohamed Charfi, head of the National Independent Authority for
Elections, President Abdelmadjid Tebbounen secured 94.65 per cent of the valid
votes.
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was elected for a second five-year term.
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was first elected as the President of Algeria in 2019,
which was boycotted by the opposition.
About Algeria
• Capital- Algiers
• Currency-Algerian Dinar
• Continent - Africa
• President - Abdelmadjid Tebboun
• PM of France - Michel Barnier
138. Moeen Ali has recently announced his retirement from international
cricket. For which country did he play cricket?
मोईन अली ने हाल ही में अंतरराष्ट्रीय त्रक्रकेर् से संन्यास की घोर्णा की है। उन्ोंने त्रकस दे श के
त्रलए त्रक्रकेर् खेला?
(a) England
(b) South Africa
(c) Netherlands
(d) Pakistan
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Ans. a
Sol. Moeen Ali announces retirement from international cricket
Moeen Ali, the versatile England all-rounder, has officially announced his retirement
from international cricket.
Moeen made his international debut in 2014 against West Indies. He scored 6678
international runs and picked 366 wickets. He won the 2019 Cricket World Cup and
2022 T20 World Cup with the senior men's side.
• Shannon Gabriel (West Indies) – International Cricket
• Dawid Malan (England) – International Cricket
• Vinesh Phogat (Haryana, India) - Wrestling
• Rohan Bopanna (Karnataka, India) – International Tennis
• Thomas Muller (Germany) - International Football
139. India's ancient sport, Yogasana, has been included as a demonstration
event in the 2026 Asian Games. 2026 Asian Games will be held in which
country?
भारत के प्राचीन खेल योगासन को 2026 एत्रशयाई खेलों में एक प्रदशिन कायिक्रम के रूप में
शात्रमल त्रकया गया है। 2026 एत्रशयाई खेल त्रकस दे श में आयोत्रजत त्रकए जाएं गे?
(a) South Korea
(b) Japan
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) China
(e) India
Ans. b
Sol. OCA includes Yogasana as demonstration sport in 2026 Asian Games
India's ancient sport, yogasana was included as a demonstration event at the 2026
Asian Games to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Yogasana's inclusion in the Asian Games calendar as a demonstration sport was
unanimously passed at the 44th General Assembly of Olympic Council of Asia.
About Olympic Council of Asia
• Formation - 16 November 1982
• Headquarters - Kuwait City, Kuwait
• Membership - 45 National Olympic Committees
• President - Raja Randhir Singh
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140. On which day is the International Literacy Day observed?

अंतरािष्ट्रीय साक्षरता त्रदवस त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 7 September
(b) 8 September
(c) 9 September
(d) 10 September
(e) 11 September
Ans. c
Sol. 9 September - International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day is observed every year on 9 September.
The day is observed to remind the public, the government, and other stakeholders
about the importance of literacy, its contribution to developing a person's
personality, and also its role in creating a just and equitable society.
Theme 2024 - Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding
and peace’.
According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO), in 2022, around one out of seven adults above 15 years of age were
illiterate, and around 25 crore children of the 6- 18 age group were out of school.
141. When is World Physical Therapy Day observed?
त्रवि भौत्रतक त्रचत्रकत्सा त्रदवस कब मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 7 September
(b) 8 September
(c) 9 September
(d) 10 September
(e) 11 September
Ans. b
Sol. 8 September - World Physical Therapy Day
World Physical Therapy Day is observed every year on 8 September.
The day raises awareness amongst the public and other stakeholders about the role
physiotherapists play in keeping people well, mobile, and independent.
Theme 2024 - LBP (Low Back Pain) and the role of physiotherapy in its prevention
and management
On 8 September 1951, the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) was
founded by 11 national physiotherapy associations in London, United Kingdom. The
name WCPT was later changed to World Physiotherapy in 2020.
In 1996, the World Confederation for Physical Therapy decided to observe its
foundation day, the 8th of September, as World Physical Therapy Day.
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142. Aryna Sabalenka, who won the women’s singles title of the 2024 US Open
Tennis Championship, belongs to which country?
2024 यूएस ओपन र्े त्रनस चैंत्रपयनत्रशप का मत्रहला एकल खखताब जीतने वाली आयिना
सबालेंका त्रकस दे श से संबंत्रधत हैं?
(a) USA
(b) Belarus
(c) Italy
(d) France
(e) Germany
Ans. b
Sol. Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka wins 2024 US Open Singles title
Jannik Sinner of Italy has won the men’s singles titles of the 2024 US Open Grand
Slam Tennis tournament.
While, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus won the women’s singles titles of the 2024 US
Open Grand Slam Tennis tournament.
It was the first US Open title for Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka. It was the second
Grand Slam title for Jannik Sinner and the third Grand Slam title for Aryna Sabalenka.
Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz of the USA 6-3, 6-4, 7-5. While, World no.2 ranked
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeated the American Jessica Pegula in the final of the
US Open 7-5, 7-5.
Complete List of Open Title 2024-
Australian Open title 2024
Men's Singles
• Winner – Jannik Sinner (Italy)
• Runner Up - Daniil Medvedev (Russia)
Women's Singles
• Winner - Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus)
• Runner Up - Zheng Qinwen (China)
Men’s Doubles
• Winner - Rohan Bopanna (India) & Matthew Ebden (Australia)
• Runner Up - Simone Bolelli (Italy) and Andrea Vavassori (Italy)
Women’s Doubles
• Winner - Hsieh Su-Wei (Taiwan) & Elise Mertens (Belgium)
• Runner Up - Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Lyudmyla Kichenok (Ukraine)
Mixed Doubles title
• Winner - Hsieh Su-wei (Taiwan) & Jan Zielinski (Poland)
• Runner Up - Desirae Krawczyk (USA) & Neal Skupski (Britain)
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French Open title 2024

Men's Singles
• Winner – Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
• Runner Up - Alexander Zverev (Germany)
Women's Singles
• Winner - Iga Świątek (Poland)
• Runner Up - Jasmine Paolini (Italy)
Men’s Doubles
• Winner -Marcelo Arevalo (El Salvador) & Mate Pavic (Croati)
• Runner Up - Simone Bolelli (Italy) and Andrea Vavassori (Italy)
Women’s Doubles
• Winner - Coco Gauff (USA) & Katerina Siniakova (Czech)
• Runner Up - Sara Errani (Italy) & Jasmine Paolini (Italy)
Mixed Doubles title
• Winner - Laura Siegemund (Germany) and Edouard Roger-Vasselin (France)
• Runner Up -Desirae Krawczyk (USA) and Neal Skupski (Britain)
Wimbledon Open title 2024
Men's Singles
• Winner – Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
• Runner Up - Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Women's Singles
• Winner - Barbora Krejcikova (Czech Republic)
• Runner Up - Jasmine Paolini (Italy)
Men’s Doubles
• Winner - Henry Patten (British) & Harri Heliövaara (Finland)
• Runner Up -Max Purcell (Australia) & Jordan Thompson (Australia)
Women’s Doubles
• Winner - Taylor Townsend (USA) & Katerina Siniakova (USA)
• Runner Up - Gabriela Dabrowski (Canada) & Erin Routliffe (New Zealand)
Mixed Doubles title
• Winner - Hsieh Su-Wei (Taiwan) & Jan Zielinski (Poland)
• Runner Up - Santiago Gonzalez (Mexico) & Giuliana Olmos (Mexico)
US Open title 2024
Men's Singles
• Winner – Jannik Sinner (Italy)
• Runner Up - Taylor Fritz (USA)
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Women's Singles
• Winner - Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus)
• Runner Up - Jessica Pegula (USA)
Men’s Doubles
• Winner - Max Purcell (Australia) and Jordan Thompson (Australian)
• Runner Up - Kevin Krawietz (Germany) and Tim Puetz (Germany)
Women’s Doubles
• Winner - Lyudmyla Kichenok (Ukraine) and Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia)
• Runner Up -Kristina Mladenovic (France) and Zhang Shuai (China)
Mixed Doubles
• Winner - Sara Errani (Italy) and Andrea Vavassori (Italy)
• Runner Up - Donald Young (USA) and Taylor Townsend (USA)
143. In September 2024, which among the following Union Minister released
the documentary film Mumbai Samachar- 200 Not Out, which chronicles the
remarkable 200-year journey of Asia’s oldest newspaper?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस केंद्रीय मंत्री ने डॉक्यूमेंर्री त्रफल्म मुंबई समाचार- 200
नॉर् आउर् जारी की, जो एत्रशया के सबसे पुराने समाचार पत्र की उल्लेखनीय 200 साल की
यात्रा को दशािती है ?
(a) Amit Shah
(b) S Jaishankar
(c) Ashwani Vaishnaw
(d) Nitin Gadkari
(e) JP Nadda
Ans. a
Sol. Amit Shah releases documentary on Mumbai Samachar’s 200-year journey
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah released the documentary film
Mumbai Samachar- 200 Not Out, which chronicles the remarkable 200-year journey
of Asia’s oldest newspaper.
Entering its 203rd year of publication, Mumbai Samachar has become an integral part
of Mumbai’s identity.
Mumbai Samachar- 200 Not Out delves into the newspaper’s pivotal role in the
freedom movement, its unwavering commitment to unbiased reporting, and the
secrets behind its enduring success.
The documentary was released simultaneously in 40 countries, offering a historical
perspective not only for Mumbai Samachar but also for the entire newspaper
industry.
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Hormusji N Cama, the managing director of the Mumbai Samachar, was present at
the event. The trailer for Mumbai Samachar- 200 Not Out was launched by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi at the newspaper’s bicentenary event in June 2022.
144. In September 2024, which state government approved 33% reservation for
women in the police force by deciding to amend the State Police Subordinate
Service Rules, 1989?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रकस राज्य सरकार ने राज्य पुत्रलस अधीनस्थ सेवा त्रनयम, 1989 में संशोधन
करने का त्रनणिय लेकर पुत्रलस बल में मत्रहलाओं के त्रलए 33% आरक्षण को मंजूरी दी?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Punjab
(c) Haryana
(d) Rajasthan
(e) Madhya Pradesh
Ans. d
Sol. Rajasthan Cabinet approves 33% reservation for women in police force
Rajasthan Cabinet has approved 33% reservation for women in the police force by
deciding to amend the State Police Subordinate Service Rules, 1989.
The State Cabinet took the decision at its meeting held here, fulfilling a promise
made by the BJP in its manifesto for the 2023 Assembly election to increase the
representation of women.
This will enable the police to work with more sensitivity in matters related to women,
while this decision will also provide more employment opportunities to women.
About Rajasthan
• Capital – Jaipur
• Chief Minister – Bhajan Lal Sharma (replace Ashok Gehlot)
• Deputy Chief Minister - Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa
• Speaker of Rajasthan Assembly - Vasudev Devnani
• Governor – Haribhau Bagade
145. In September 2024, financial infrastructure platform Blossom has
partnered with which small finance bank to innovate digital fixed deposits,
streamline same-day customer onboarding, and help expand the bank's reach
through digital channels?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रवत्तीय अवसंरचना मंच, ब्लॉस्टे म ने त्रडत्रजर्ल सावत्रध जमा को नया रूप दे ने,
एक ही त्रदन में ग्राहक ऑनबोत्रडिं ग को सुव्यवखस्थत करने और त्रडत्रजर्ल चैनलों के माध्यम से
बैंक की पहुंच का त्रवस्तार करने में मदद करने के त्रलए त्रकस लघु त्रवत्त बैंक के साथ साझेदारी
की है?
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Ans. c
Sol. Blostem Partners with Suryoday SFB to Revamp Digital Fixed Deposits
Blostem, a financial infrastructure platform, has partnered with Suryoday Small
Finance Bank (SSFB) to transform the client experience.
This agreement allows SSFB to benefit from Blostem’s expertise in quick product
development and deployment, deliver novel digital fixed deposit products, and
reduce customer onboarding to a single day.
This relationship demonstrates SSFB’s commitment to digital innovation and growth.
The agreement would also assist the Bank in expanding its reach through digital
media. With a customer-centric approach to digital banking, the Bank strives to
simplify the overall banking experience for its clients.
The bank is also noted for providing attractive fixed deposit (FD) offerings among its
peers, with interest rates of up to 9.10%, various tenure options, and hassle-free
withdrawals.
• AU Small Finance inks pact with United India Insurance Co for distribution of
insurance products
deposits
Farmers in India
Gig Workers
146. In September 2024, who among the following was unanimously re-elected
as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकसे सविसम्मत्रत से संसदीय राजभार्ा सत्रमत्रत के अध्यक्ष
के रूप में पुनः चुना गया?
(a) Om Birla
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) Amit Shah
(d) Rahul Gandhi
(e) Piyush Goyal
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Ans. c
Sol. Amit Shah unanimously re-elected as the Chairperson of Parliamentary
Committee on Official Language
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah has been unanimously
re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language.
After the formation of the new government, a committee meeting was held in New
Delhi to reconstitute the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language.
Amit Shah has also served as the Chairperson of the committee from 2019 to 2024.
The Parliamentary Committee on Official Language was constituted under the
provisions of Section 4 of the Official Languages Act, 1963, in the year 1976.
The committee comprises 30 members of Parliament, out of which 20 are from the
Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha.
Recent Appointment
• Chairperson of Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR - Rajesh
Verma
• State Mission Director of National Health Mission (NHM) - Vinay Goyal
(replace K. Jeevan Babu)
• Chairman of Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) for 2024-25 -
Partha Sinha
Vaidya)
147. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Commission for Air
Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR?
एनसीआर में वायु गुणवत्ता प्रबंधन आयोग (सीएक्यूएम) के अध्यक्ष के रूप में त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त
(a) Vipin Mishra
(b) Anshika Singh
(c) Sanjeev Mehta
(d) Vinay Goyal
(e) Rajesh Verma
Ans. e
Sol. Rajesh Verma takes charge as Chairperson of Commission for Air Quality
Management
Rajesh Verma, an officer of the 1987 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS),
Odisha Cadre, took charge as the new full-time Chairperson of the Commission for
Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM).
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He also served as the Secretary to the President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu
before his superannuation on August 31, 2024.
Rajesh Verma succeeds Dr. M.M. Kutty, who has completed his tenure as the full-time
Chairperson of CAQM.
Recent Appointment
• Chairman of Cognizant India - Rajesh Varrier (replace Rajesh Nambiar)
• President of NASSCOM - Rajesh Nambiar (replace Debjani Ghosh) effect from
Oct 2024
• Chairman of Airports Authority of India - M Suresh (replace Sanjeev Kumar)
148. In September 2024, who has been appointed as the State Mission Director
of the National Health Mission (NHM)?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य त्रमशन (एनएचएम) का राज्य त्रमशन त्रनदे शक त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त
(a) Arun Goel
(b) Vinay Goyal
(c) Parul Goyal
(d) Parul Tyagi
(e) Abhinav Mishra
Ans. b
Sol. Vinay Goyal to be State Mission Director of NHM
Vinay Goyal has assumed office as the State Mission Director of the National Health
Mission (NHM).
He takes over from K. Jeevan Babu, who has moved to the Kerala Water Authority as
Managing Director.
A native of Haryana, Dr. Goyal, belongs to the 2016 IAS batch. He has formerly held
the posts of CEO, of Thiruvananthapuram Smart City;
Managing Director of Kerala Rapid Transit Corporation Ltd. (KRTCL); Director of
Backward Classes Development department; Secretary, Kerala State Housing Board
among others.
Recent Appointment
Partha Sinha
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Vaidya)
• Interim CMD of HPCL - Rajneesh Narang (replace Pushp Kumar Joshi
• Chairman and CEO of Railway Board - Satish Kumar (replace Jaya Varma
Sinha)
• Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) - Jay Shah (replace Greg
Barclay)
149. Who has been appointed as MD & CEO of IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
Company Limited?
इफको र्ोत्रकयो जनरल इं श्योरें स कंपनी त्रलत्रमर्े ड के एमडी और सीईओ के रूप में त्रकसे
त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) Nehal Vora
(b) Rama Mohan Rao
(c) Subrata Mondal
(d) Subhasri
(e) Y Harigopal
Ans. c
Sol. Subrata Mondal appointed as MD & CEO of IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Limited (IFFCO Tokio) has appointed
Subrata Mondal as its new Managing Director (MD) and
Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Mondal, who has been associated with the company since 2001, brings over 36 years
of experience in the insurance industry to his new leadership role.
IFFCO-Tokio General is a 51:49 joint venture between the Indian Farmers Fertilisers
Co-operative (IFFCO) and Tokio Marine Group – one of the world’s largest insurance
companies based in Japan.
• MD & CEO of Central Depository Services (India) Limited - Nehal Vora
• MD & CEO of Federal Bank - Krishnan Venkat Subramanian
150. In September 2024, which Indian bank became the first major to sign the
Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), aligning itself with global
climate risk management efforts and aiming to measure and manage its
financed emissions?
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त्रसतंबर 2024 में, कौन सा भारतीय बैंक काबिन अकाउं त्रर्ं ग फाइनेंत्रसयर्ल् (PCAF) के त्रलए
साझेदारी पर हस्ताक्षर करने वाला पहला प्रमुख बैंक बन गया, जो वैत्रिक जलवायु जोखखम
प्रबंधन प्रयासों के साथ खुद को संरेखखत करे गा और अपने त्रवत्तपोत्रर्त उत्सजिन को मापने और
प्रबंत्रधत करने का लक्ष्य रखेगा?
(a) State Bank of India
(b) Punjab National Bank
(c) Canara Bank
(d) Union Bank of India
(e) Axis Bank
Ans. d
Sol. Union Bank of India becomes first major Indian Bank to sign PCAF
Union Bank of India announced its decision to become a signatory to the Partnership
for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF).
This step aligns with the growing global emphasis on climate risk management and
the recent draft guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on climate risk
disclosures.
PCAF is a global partnership of financial institutions working to develop and
implement a harmonized approach to assess and disclose greenhouse gas emissions
associated with loans and investments.
By joining PCAF, Union Bank of India demonstrates its commitment to measuring and
managing its financed emissions, a crucial aspect of climate risk management for
banks.
Financed emissions, referred to as Scope 3 emissions, represent the indirect
emissions that result from a Bank's lending and investment activities. These emissions
can significantly outweigh a Bank's operational emissions and pose substantial risks
to its portfolio in the face of climate change and evolving regulations.
About Union Bank of India (UBI)
• Founded- 11 November 1919
• Headquarters- Mumbai
• CEO- A. Manimekhalai
151. In September 2024, which of the following country was approved for
membership in the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), a financial institution
with the aim of supporting projects in emerging markets and developing
countries?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस दे श को त्रिक्स न्यू डे वलपमेंर् बैंक (NDB) में सदस्यता
के त्रलए मंजूरी दी गई थी, जो उभरते बाजारों और त्रवकासशील दे शों में पररयोजनाओं का
समथिन करने के उद्दे श्य से एक त्रवत्तीय संस्थान है ?
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(a) Azerbaijan
(b) Egypt
(c) UAE
(d) Bhutan
(e) Algeria
Ans. e
Sol. Algeria joins BRICS New Development Banks
Algeria has been approved as the newest member of the BRICS New Development
Bank, joining other nations in seeking alternatives to international financial
institutions like the World Bank and IMF.
The decision was taken and announced by NDB chief Dilma Roussef at a meeting in
Cape Town, South Africa. The bank of the BRICS group of nations -- whose name
derives from the initials of founding members Brazil, Russia, India, China and South
Africa.
Membership in the BRICS bank will offer Algeria -- Africa's leading exporter of natural
gas -- "new prospects to support and strengthen its economic growth in the medium
and long term.
Created in 2015, the NDB’s main mission is to mobilize resources for projects in
emerging markets and developing countries.
The NDB has expanded its membership to include Bangladesh and the United Arab
Emirates in 2021, and Egypt in 2023.
About New Development Bank (NDB)
• Founded - 2015
• Headquarters - Shanghai, China
• Membership (9) - Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Bangladesh, UAE,
Uruguay & Egypt
• President - Dilma Rousseff (Brazil)
• Vice President - Anil Kishora (Indian)
152. Which country has won the 4th Intercontinental Cup men’s football
tournament?
त्रकस दे श ने चौथा इं र्रकांत्रर्नेंर्ल कप पुरुर् फुर्बॉल र्ू नािमेंर् जीता है ?
(a) India
(b) Mauritius
(c) Syria
(d) Bhutan
(e) Sri Lanka
Ans. c
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Sol. Syria wins the 4th Intercontinental Cup Men’s Football Tournament
Syria defeated India 3-0 in the last round-robin match to win the 4th Intercontinental
Cup men’s football championship. India, the defending champions, could not score a
single goal in the match.
Mahmoud Al-Mawas, Syrian captain, received the winners' trophy and was named
the Syed Abdul Rahim Player of the Tournament.
The
All-India Football Federation organised the 4th Intercontinental Cup football
championship at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana.
153. In September 2024, where was the first India-Gulf Cooperation Council
Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue held?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, रणनीत्रतक वाताि के त्रलए पहली भारत-खाड़ी सहयोग पररर्द संयुक्त
मंत्रत्रस्तरीय बैठक कहााँ आयोत्रजत की गई थी?
(a) New Delhi, India
(b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(c) Manama, Bahrain
(d) Muscat, Oman
(e) Doha, Qatar
Ans. b
Sol. 1st India GCC Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue held in Riyadh
The first India -GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic
Dialogue was held in Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital.
This was the first Foreign Minister level meeting between India and the six-member
GCC.
The first India-GCC Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue was co-chaired by
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and Sheikh Mohammed bin
Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar. Qatar
holds the Presidency of the GCC.
About the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
• The Gulf Cooperation Council was formed in May 1981 as a political and
economic alliance of six Islamic Arab countries -Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain,
Oman, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• The Presidency of the GCC rotates annually amongst the member countries.
• Headquarters - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
154. National Forest Martyrs Day is observed every year on which day?
राष्ट्रीय वन शहीद त्रदवस हर वर्ि त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 9 September
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(b) 10 September
(c) 11 September
(d) 12 September
(e) 13 September
Ans. c
Sol. 11 September - National Forest Martyrs Day
National Forest Martyrs Day is celebrated every year on September 11 in India to pay
tribute to those who died for the protection of the forest and wildlife of the country.
The day honours protective environmentalists and personnel of the forest who have
experienced certain risks in the process of conservation of natural resources.
Theme 2024 - Honoring the Guardians of Our Forests
The day goes back to the memory of the Khejarli Massacre, which took place in 1730
in the Marwar Kingdom. The then Maharaja Abhai Singh demanded Khejri trees from
the Bishnoi village of Khejarli to be cut down to provide timber for his new palace.
However, his action was resisted by the Bishnoi community, which has always been
very sensitive towards the natural community.
155. Which state will host the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and
Expo (RE-INVEST) from September 16 to 18?
कौन सा राज्य 16 से 18 त्रसतंबर तक चौथे वैत्रिक अक्षय ऊजाि त्रनवेशक सम्मेलन और एक्सपो
(री-इन्वेस्ट) की मेजबानी करे गा?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Maharashtra
(e) Haryana
Ans. b
Sol. Gujarat to host 4th RE-INVEST meet on September 16-18
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 4th Global RE-INVEST Renewable
Energy Investors Meet and Expo at Gandhinagar, on September 16.
A three-day flagship event of the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, at
Mahatma Mandir will bring together key players in the renewable energy sector.
The event will have a plenary session of all chief ministers on the first day and a
similar session of all state energy ministers on the second day.
Representatives from Germany, Australia, Norway, Denmark, among others will be in
attendance. Sessions will be held on topics including Green Hydrogen, Innovative
Models for round the clock renewable energy, making India a hub in Battery energy
storage and mainstreaming offshore wind in India.
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156. India will organize the first Global Cooperative Conference from 25th to
30th November in which city?
भारत 25 से 30 नवंबर तक पहला वैत्रिक सहकारी सम्मेलन त्रकस शहर में आयोत्रजत करे गा?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Gurugram
(d) Bengaluru
(e) Hyderabad
Ans. b
Sol. India to organize First Global Cooperative Conference in November
India will organize the first Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi from 25th to
30th November.
This five-day conference will focus on exploring innovative solutions, technologies,
and best practices for the cooperative movement.
This will be the first time in the 130-year history of the International Cooperative
Alliance that the conference will be held in India.
157. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Open Network for
Digital Commerce (ONDC)?
ओपन नेर्वकि फॉर त्रडत्रजर्ल कॉमसि (ONDC) का अध्यक्ष त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) Nehal Vora
(b) Rama Mohan Rao
(c) RS Sharma
(d) Subhasri
(e) Y Harigopal
Ans. c
Sol. RS Sharma appoints as Chairperson of ONDC
A former chief of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and chief
executive of National Health Authority (NHA), RS Sharma has been appointed as the
Chairperson of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
Sharma, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 1978 batch officer with a
distinguished career across the Central and state governments, is credited with
leading reforms and leveraging Information Technology (IT) to simplify administrative
processes.
158. World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on 10 September.
What is the theme of World Suicide Prevention Day 2024?
त्रवि आत्महत्या रोकथाम त्रदवस हर साल 10 त्रसतंबर को मनाया जाता है। त्रवि आत्महत्या
रोकथाम त्रदवस 2024 का त्रवर्य क्या है ?
(a) Creating hope through action
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(b) Working Together to Prevent suicide.

(c) Suicide prevention.
(d) Working together to prevent suicide
(e) Changing the Narrative on Suicide – Start the Conversation
Ans. e
Sol. 10 September - World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on 10 September.
The day gives a reminder that suicide prevention is a public health priority and
urgent action is required to make sure suicide mortality rates are reduced.
Theme 2024 - 'Changing the Narrative on Suicide – Start the Conversation
The World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was established in 2003 by the
International Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with the World Health
Organization (WHO). The day gives a clear message that suicides are preventable.
Suicide is a major public problem with far-reaching social, emotional and economic
consequences. Suicide remains a critical global issue, affecting individuals and
communities worldwide.
159. Which IIT has signed an MoU with the National Health Authority (NHA) for
development of digital public goods for AI in healthcare?
त्रकस आईआईर्ी ने हेल्थकेयर में एआई के त्रलए त्रडत्रजर्ल साविजत्रनक वस्तुओ ं के त्रवकास के
त्रलए राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य प्रात्रधकरण (एनएचए) के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं?
(a) IIT Guwahati
(b) IIT Delhi
(c) IIT Kanpur
(d) IIT Bhubaneswar
(e) IIT Roorkee
Ans. c
Sol. National Health Authority and IIT Kanpur sign MoU for development of digital
public goods for AI in Healthcare
The National Health Authority (NHA) and IIT Kanpur signed an MoU in the presence
of Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra.
The MoU was signed by Ms. L. S. Changsan, Addl. Secretary, Union Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare & CEO, NHA, and Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur.
Under this MoU, a federated learning platform across a variety of machine learning
model pipelines, a quality-preserving database, an open benchmarking platform for
comparing & validating AI models, and a consent management system for research
under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) would be developed by IIT Kanpur.
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• IIT Bhubaneswar inks pact with IG Drones on disaster management R&D

• IIT Madras Partners with IDBI Bank to Launch Cybersecurity Lab
• C-DOT partners with IIT Roorkee and Mandi to boost 6G standardization,
connectivity
• IIT Kanpur launched UDAAN programme to boost drone startups
• IIT Dharwad Unveils Innovative Fire Rescue Drone
160. The government will launch the PAIR programme designed to elevate
research capabilities in higher education institutions (HEIs) by linking top-tier
research institutions with those where research capability is limited, creating a
collaborative mentorship environment. What is the meaning of 'P' in 'PAIR'
Programme?
सरकार उच्च त्रशक्षा संस्थानों (HEI) में शोध क्षमताओं को बढाने के त्रलए त्रडजाइन त्रकए गए
PAIR कायिक्रम को लॉन्च करे गी, त्रजसमें शीर्ि-स्तरीय शोध संस्थानों को उन संस्थानों के साथ
जोड़ा जाएगा जहााँ शोध क्षमता सीत्रमत है , त्रजससे एक सहयोगी मेंर्रत्रशप वातावरण का त्रनमािण
होगा। 'PAIR' कायिक्रम में 'P' का क्या अथि है ?
(a) Performance
(b) Partnerships
(c) Photogrammetry
(d) Prescriptive
(e) Privacy
Ans. b
Sol. Govt to launch PAIR programme to boost research in higher education
institutions
The government will launch the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and
Research (PAIR) programme designed to elevate research capabilities in higher
education institutions (HEIs) by linking top-tier research institutions with those where
research capability is limited, creating a collaborative mentorship environment.
The decision was taken during the inaugural Governing Board meeting of the
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Prof Abhay Karandikar, Secretary
of the Department of Science and Technology.
Through PAIR, ANRF will link top-tier research institutions with those where research
capability is limited, creating a collaborative mentorship environment.
The goal is to create a "Hub and Spoke" framework that will enable these institutions
to systematically enhance their research excellence. Additionally, ANRF is set to
launch the Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA) to focus on
critical areas of research.
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The ANRF, established through the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act
2023, aims to propel India to the forefront of global scientific and technological
advancement.
To further elevate India's global standing in scientific research, the ANRF will establish
world-class Centres of Excellence under the ANRF Centre of Excellence (ACE)
initiative.
161. In September 2024, which country has become the 101st country to join
the International Solar Alliance-ISA as a full member?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, कौन सा दे श पूणि सदस्य के रूप में अंतरािष्ट्रीय सौर गठबंधन-आईएसए में
शात्रमल होने वाला 101वां दे श बन गया है ?
(a) Bhutan
(b) Nepal
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Afghanistan
(e) Vietnam
Ans. b
Sol. Nepal Becomes 101st Member of International Solar Alliance
Nepal has become the 101st country to join the International Solar Alliance-ISA as a
full member.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that Nepal handed over its Instrument of
Ratification to the ISA in New Delhi.
The Instrument of Ratification was exchanged during a meeting between Nepal’s
Charge d’ Affairs Dr. Surendra Thapa and Joint Secretary.
The ISA initiative aims to increase solar energy technology deployment in its member
countries. The goal is to improve energy access, security, and transition. India and
France launched the ISA at the Conference of the Parties (COP 21) in Paris to support
the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
About International Solar Alliance (ISA)
• Founded- 30 November 2015
• Headquarters - Gurugram, Haryana
• President- R. K. Singh
162. In September 2024, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of
______ on Axis Bank and _________ on HDFC Bank for non-compliance with
regulations.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारतीय ररजवि बैंक ने त्रनयमों का पालन न करने पर एखक्सस बैंक पर ______
और HDFC बैंक पर ________ का जुमािना लगाया है।
(a) ₹1.91 crore; ₹ 2 crore
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(b) ₹1.91 crore; ₹1 crore

(c) ₹1 crore; ₹1.91 crore
(d) ₹2.91 crore; ₹1.91 crore
(e) ₹1.91 crore; ₹2.91 crore
Ans. b
Sol. RBI imposed penalty on HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank for non-compliance with
regulations
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ₹1.91 crore on Axis Bank and ₹1
crore on HDFC Bank for non-compliance with regulations.
Both banks opened certain savings deposit accounts in the name of ineligible
entities. The monetary penalty on Axis Bank pertains to violations done in FY23.
The bank allotted multiple customer identification codes to certain customers instead
of a unique customer identification code for each customer and obtained collateral
security for agricultural loans up to ₹1.60 lakh in certain cases. Besides, Axis Bank's
wholly-owned subsidiary undertook business as a technology service provider, which
is a violation of the Banking Regulation Act.
• Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (3.5 lakh) - for non-
compliance with certain provisions of directions on 'non-banking financial
company
• Godrej Housing (5 lakh)- for non-compliance with certain provisions of
directions on 'non-banking financial company
• Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. -(5 lakh)- for non-compliance with certain
provisions of directions on 'non-banking financial company
• UCO Bank (2.68 crore)- for contravention of certain provisions, including on
opening of current accounts, interest rate on deposits and frauds classification
• Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd (2.1 lakh) - for non-compliance with certain
provisions of KYC directions.
• Muthoot Finance Limited (1.9 lakh) - for non-compliance with certain
provision of KYC Directions, 2016’ issued by RBI.
163. In September 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved
the merger of Tata Motor Finance with Tata Capital, a merger announced in
June 2024 that will see Tata Capital issue equity shares to this company,
resulting in its holding a __________ stake in the newly merged entity.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारतीय प्रत्रतस्पधाि आयोग (CCI) ने र्ार्ा मोर्र फाइनेंस के र्ार्ा कैत्रपर्ल के
साथ त्रवलय को मंजूरी दे दी, जून 2024 में त्रवलय की घोर्णा की गई, त्रजसके तहत र्ार्ा
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कैत्रपर्ल इस कंपनी को इत्रिर्ी शेयर जारी करे गा, त्रजसके पररणामस्वरूप नव त्रवलत्रयत इकाई
में इसकी __________ त्रहस्सेदारी होगी।
(a) 4.1%
(b) 4.3%
(c) 4.5%
(d) 4.7%
(e) 4.9%
Ans. d
Sol. CCI approves Tata Motors Finance merger with Tata Capital
The Competition Comission of India has approved the merger of Tata Motor Finance
with Tata Capital.
The merger, announced in June, will see Tata Capital issue its equity shares to the
shareholders of Tata Motor Finance resulting in Tata Motors effectively holding a
4.7% stake in the merged entity.
In a filing to the exchanges, Tata Motors said that the Board of Directors of Tata
Motors, Tata Capital, and Tata Motors Finance have approved a merger of Tata Motor
Finance with Tata Capital through an NCLT scheme of arrangement.
164. In September 2024, how many nurses were awarded the National Florence
Nightingale Award by the President of India Draupadi Murmu?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारत की राष्ट्रपत्रत द्रौपदी मुमूि द्वारा त्रकतनी नसों को राष्ट्रीय फ्लोरें स
नाइत्रर्ं गेल पुरस्कार से सम्मात्रनत त्रकया गया?
(a) 10
(b) 15
(c) 20
(d) 23
(e) 13
Ans. b
Sol. President confers National Florence Nightingale Awards 2024 to 15 Awardees at
Rashtrapati Bhavan
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale
Awards for the year 2024 to the nursing professionals at a function held at the
Rashtrapati Bhavan.
In all, 15 nurses were conferred the award in recognition of their outstanding
commitment to duty and service to the community.
The National Florence Nightingale Award was instituted by the Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 1973 as a mark of recognition
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for the meritorious services rendered by the nurses and nursing professionals to the
society.
The award is given to outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State/UTs,
and Voluntary Organizations.
The nurse in her/his regular job in the hospital or community setting, educational or
administrative setting is eligible for the national award. Each award consists of a
Certificate of Merit, Cash Award of Rs.1,00,000/- and a medal.
165. In September 2024, India hosted ______edition of the Asia-Pacific
Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation co-organized by the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation in New Delhi.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारत ने नई त्रदल्ली में अंतरािष्ट्रीय नागररक त्रवमानन संगठन (ICAO) और
नागररक त्रवमानन मंत्रालय द्वारा सह-आयोत्रजत नागररक त्रवमानन पर एत्रशया-प्रशांत
मंत्रत्रस्तरीय सम्मेलन के ______ संस्करण की मेजबानी की।
(a) first
(b) second
(c) third
(d) fourth
(e) fifth
Ans. b
Sol. India hosts 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation
Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, addressed the media
regarding the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation 2024, at Rajeev
Gandhi Bhawan New Delhi.
The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation held at Bharat
Mandapam, New Delhi, India.
The event is co-hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and
the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. The first Ministerial Conference of
the Asia Pacific region was organized in 2018 in Beijing, China. During the first
conference, India volunteered to host the second Conference in 2020, however, due
to the Covid-19 pandemic, the conference was postponed.
Highlighting the importance of the conference, Shri Naidu said “It will focus on
unlocking this potential, building robust partnerships, and addressing critical
challenges such as infrastructure development, market gaps, sustainability, and
workforce shortages.
166. Consider the following points about the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak
Yojana - IV (PMGSY-IV)-
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(i) Cabinet approves implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
- IV (PMGSY-IV) during FY 2024-25 to 2028-29.
(ii) The total outlay of this scheme will be Rs. 70,125 crore.
(iii) Under this scheme 62,500 Km of all-weather roads will be provided to
unconnected habitations.
Which of the following point(s) is/are CORRECT regarding this scheme?
(a) only i and ii
(b) only ii and iii
(c) only iii and i
(d) all are correct
Ans. d
Sol. Cabinet approves implementation of the PMGSY-IV during FY 2024-25 to 2028-
29
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal
of the Department of Rural Development for “Implementation of the Pradhan Mantri
Gram Sadak Yojana - IV (PMGSY-IV) during FY 2024-25 to 2028-29”.
The financial assistance is to be provided for the construction of 62,500 Kms road for
providing new connectivity, to eligible 25,000 unconnected habitations and
construction/upgradation of bridges on the new connectivity roads. The total outlay
of this scheme will be Rs. 70,125 crore.
The details of the approval given by the Cabinet are as follows:
i. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana -IV is launched for the financial year 2024-25 to
2028-29. The total outlay of this scheme is Rs. 70,125 crore (Central Share of Rs.
49,087.50 crore and State Share of Rs. 21,037.50 crore).
ii. Under this scheme 25,000 unconnected habitations of population size 500+ in
plains, 250+ in NE & Hill States/UTs, special category areas (Tribal Schedule V,
Aspirational Districts/Blocks, Desert areas), and 100+ in LWE affected districts, as per
Census 2011 will be covered.
iii. Under this scheme 62,500 Km of all-weather roads will be provided to
unconnected habitations. Construction of required bridges along the alignment of
the all-weather road will also be provided.
25,000 unconnected habitations will be provided all weather road connectivity.
The PMGSY -IV will incorporate international benchmarks and best practices under
road constructions such as Cold Mix Technology and Waste Plastic, Panelled Cement
concrete, Cell-filled concrete, Full Depth Reclamation, use of construction waste and
other wastes such as Steel Slag, etc.
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PMGSY -IV road alignment planning will be undertaken through the PM Gati Shakti
portal.
167. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has
approved ‘Mission Mausam' with an outlay of __________ over two years.
प्रधानमंत्री नरें द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में केंद्रीय कैत्रबनेर् ने दो वर्ों में __________ के पररव्यय के
साथ 'त्रमशन मौसम' को मंजूरी दी है।
(a) Rs.1,000 crore
(b) Rs.2,000 crore
(c) Rs.3,000 crore
(d) Rs.4,000 crore
(e) Rs.5,000 crore
Ans. b
Sol. Cabinet approves 'Mission Mausam' to create a more weather-ready and
climate-smart Bharat
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved ‘Mission
Mausam' with an outlay of Rs.2,000 crore over two years.
Mission Mausam, to be chiefly implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is
envisaged to be multi-faceted and transformative initiative to tremendously boost
India's weather and climate-related science, research, and services.
The mission's focus will include improving observations and understanding for
providing highly accurate and timely weather and climate information across
temporal and spatial scales, including monsoon forecasts, alerts for air quality,
extreme weather events and cyclones, weather interventions for managing fog, hail,
and rain, etc., capacity building and generating awareness.
Critical elements of Mission Mausam will include the deployment of next-generation
radars and satellite systems with advanced sensors and high-performance
supercomputers, the development of improved Earth system models and a GIS-
based automated Decision Support System for real-time data dissemination.
Three Ministry of Earth Sciences institutes: the India Meteorological Department, the
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and the National Centre for Medium-Range
Weather Forecasting will primarily implement Mission Mausam. These institutions will
be supported by other MoES institutions (Indian National Centre for Ocean
Information Services, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, and National
Institute of Ocean Technology), along with collaborating national and international
Institutes, Academia and Industries, furthering India's leadership in weather and
climate sciences and services.
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168. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the India Defence
Aviation Exposition (IDAX-24) in which city?
रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ त्रसंह ने त्रकस शहर में भारत रक्षा त्रवमानन प्रदशिनी (IDAX-24) का
उद् घार्न त्रकया है ?
(a) Chennai
(b) Jodhpur
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) Kochi
(e) Bangalore
Ans. b
Sol. Defence Mnister Rajnath SIngh inaugurates IDAX-24 Expo in Jodhpur
The India Defence Aviation Exposition (IDAX-24) was officially inaugurated by
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Jodhpur.
This major event coincides with Exercise Tarang Shakti-24, one of the largest
multinational air exercises hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF). IDAX-24 highlights
the significant advancements and contributions of the Indian aviation industry.
This edition of IDAX at Jodhpur will have grand participation from industry and host
a wide range of products, and technologies. This will be an opportunity for the FFCs
and Indian audiences to witness, experience, and interact with participants from the
Indian Aviation Industry including DPSUs, DRDO, Private Industries (Tier-I, Il, III), and
top-notch Start-Ups.
169. Consider the following points about the "PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security
Mechanism (PSM) scheme" that was recently approved by the Union Cabinet-
(i) This scheme will support the deployment of more than 38,000 electric buses
(e-Buses) from FY 2024-25 to FY 2029-30.
(ii) The scheme will support the operation of e-buses for up to 15 years from
the deployment date.
(iii) PM- eBus Seva PSM scheme approved with an outlay of Rs. 3,435.33 crore.
Which of the following point(s) is/are INCORRECT regarding this scheme?
(a) only i and ii
(b) only ii and iii
(c) only i and iii
(d) all are correct
Ans. a
Sol. Cabinet approves PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) scheme
for procurement and operation of e-buses
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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the “PM-
eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) scheme” for the procurement and
operation of e-buses by Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) with an outlay of Rs.
3,435.33 crore.
This scheme will support the deployment of more than 38,000 electric buses (e-
Buses) from FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29.
The scheme will support the operation of e-buses for a period of up to 12 years from
the date of deployment.
At present, the majority of buses operated by Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) run
on diesel/CNG, causing adverse environmental impacts. On the other hand, e-buses
are environment friendly and have lower operational costs.
However, it was anticipated that Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) would find it
challenging to procure and operate e-buses because of high upfront costs and lower
realization of revenue from operations.
To address the high capital cost of e-buses, Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) induct
these buses through Public Private Partnership on Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model.
170. Deepali Thapa, who was seen in news in September 2024 for achieving a
त्रसतंबर 2024 में उल्लेखनीय उपलखि हात्रसल करने के त्रलए सुखखियों में रही ं दीपाली थापा
त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस खेल से संबंत्रधत हैं ?
(a) Boxing
(b) Weightlifting
(c) Badminton
(d) Archery
(e) Shooting
Ans. a
Sol. Indian boxer Deepali Thapa becomes 1st ever Asian Schoolgirl Champion
Indian boxer Deepali Thapa has made history by becoming the first-ever Asian
Schoolgirl Champion in Al Ain, UAE.
Her victory led India to secure seven female titles at the Asian Championships. In the
33 kg weight category, Thapa defeated Ukraine’s Liudmyla Vasylchenko in the final.
In the 35 kg category, Bhoomi defeated Kazakhstan’s Assel Jalimbekova in the final to
secure India’s second title. Nischal Sharma continued India’s winning streak in the 37
kg weight class, overcoming Ukraine’s Maria Matsiura in a closely contested final that
claimed India’s third title.
In the 43 kg title, Rakhi beat Ukraine’s Veronika Holub using close-distance strategies
and finishing the about strong to earn India’s fourth title.
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In the 52kg final, Naitik won against Kazakhstan’s Arina Orazymbet, adding another
title to India’s tally. In the 67kg final, India’s Trushana Vinayak Mohite secured a
comfortable victory over Ukraine’s Anna Hornostal.
The day concluded with India’s Gurseerat Kaur winning the last of the 15 titles in the
schoolgirls’ category.
171. The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the
proposal of Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) for implementation of a scheme
titled ‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-
DRIVE) Scheme' for promotion of electric mobility in the country. The scheme
has an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over __________.
प्रधानमंत्री नरें द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में केंद्रीय मंत्रत्रमंडल ने दे श में इलेखक्टर क मोत्रबत्रलर्ी को
बढावा दे ने के त्रलए ‘पीएम इलेखक्टर क डर ाइव ररवोल्यूशन इन इनोवेत्रर्व व्हीकल एन्ांसमेंर्
(पीएम ई-डर ाइव) स्कीम’ नामक योजना के कायािन्वयन के त्रलए भारी उद्योग मंत्रालय
(एमएचआई) के प्रस्ताव को मंजूरी दे दी है। इस योजना का __________ पर 10,900 करोड़ रुपये
का पररव्यय है।
(a) 1 year
(b) 2 years
(c) 3 years
(d) 4 years
(e) 5 years
Ans. b
Sol. Cabinet approves PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle
Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the
proposal of Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) for implementation of a scheme titled
‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE)
Scheme' for promotion of electric mobility in the country.
The scheme has an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over two years.
Subsidies/Demand incentives worth Rs.3,679 crore have been provided to incentivize
e-2Ws, e-3Ws, e-ambulances, e-trucks and other emerging EVs. The scheme will
support 24.79 lakh e-2Ws, 3.16 lakh e-3Ws, and 14,028 e-buses.
MHI is introducing e-vouchers for EV buyers to avail of demand incentives under the
scheme.
The scheme allocates Rs.500 crore for the deployment of e-ambulances. This is a new
initiative of Govt of India to promote the use of e-ambulance for comfortable patient
transport. The performance and safety standards of e-ambulances will be formulated
in consultation with MoHFW, MoRTH, and other relevant stakeholders.
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A sum of Rs.4,391 crore has been provided for procurement of 14,028 e-buses by
STUs/public transport agencies. The demand aggregation will be done by CESL in the
nine cities with more than 40 lakh population namely Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata,
Chennai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad. Intercity and Interstate
e-buses will also supported in consultation with states.
The trucks are a major contributor to air pollution. The scheme will promote the
deployment of e-trucks in the country. Rs.500 crores has been allocated for
incentivising e-trucks. Incentives will be given to those who have a scrapping
certificate from MoRTH-approved vehicles scrapping centers (RVSF).
The scheme proposes the installation of 22,100 fast chargers for e-4 Ws, 1800 fast
chargers for e-buses and 48,400 fast chargers for e-2W/3Ws. The outlay for EV PCS
will be Rs.2,000 crore.
172. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has
approved health coverage to all senior citizens aged __________ and above
irrespective of income under the flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan
Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
प्रधानमंत्री नरे न्द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में केंद्रीय मंत्रत्रमंडल ने प्रमुख योजना आयुष्मान भारत
प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना (एबी पीएम-जेएवाई) के तहत आय की परवाह त्रकए त्रबना
__________ वर्ि और उससे अत्रधक आयु के सभी वररि नागररकों को स्वास्थ्य कवरे ज को मंजूरी
दे दी है।
(a) 60 years
(b) 65 years
(c) 70 years
(d) 75 years
(e) 80 years
Ans. c
Sol. Cabinet approves ₹5 lakh health insurance for senior citizens above 70 years
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved health
coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of income under
the flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-
JAY).
This aims to benefit approximately 4.5 Crore families with six (6) crore senior citizens,
with 5 Lakh rupees free health insurance cover on a family basis.
With this approval, all senior citizens of the age 70 years and above irrespective of
their socio-economic status would be eligible to avail the benefits of AB PM-JAY. The
eligible senior citizens would be issued a new distinct card under AB PM-JAY.
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The senior citizens aged 70 years and above belonging to families already covered
under AB PM-JAY will get an additional top-up cover up to ₹5 lakh per year for
themselves (which they do not have to share with the other members of the family
who are below the age of 70 years). All other senior citizens of the age 70 years and
above will get a cover up to ₹5 lakh per year, on a family basis.
Senior citizens aged 70 years and above who are already availing benefits of other
public health insurance schemes such as Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS),
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Ayushman Central Armed Police
Force (CAPF) may either choose their existing scheme or opt for AB PMJAY.
It has been clarified that senior citizens of 70 years and above who are under private
health insurance policies or Employees’ State Insurance scheme will be eligible to
avail benefits under AB PM-JAY.
AB PM-JAY is the world’s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme which
provides health cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and, tertiary care
hospitalization to 55 crore individuals corresponding to 12.34 crore families. All
members of the eligible families irrespective of age are covered under the scheme.
The scheme has covered 7.37 Crore hospital admissions including 49 percent women
beneficiaries. The public has benefited to the extent of over Rs. 1 Lakh crore under
the scheme.
The AB PM-JAY scheme has witnessed continuous expansion of the beneficiary base.
Taking the mission ahead, AB PM-JAY would now provide free healthcare coverage of
Rs 5 lakh to all citizens aged 70 years and above in the country.
173. In September 2024, Paralympic champions _____________ and ________________
were announced as the Election Commission of India’s national icons for
Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), aiming to inspire voters and raise awareness
about the importance of electoral participation.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, पैरात्रलंत्रपक चैंत्रपयन _____________ और ________________ को त्रवकलांग
व्यखक्तयों (PwDs) के त्रलए भारत के चुनाव आयोग के राष्ट्रीय प्रतीक के रूप में घोत्रर्त त्रकया
गया था, त्रजसका उद्दे श्य मतदाताओं को प्रेररत करना और चुनावी भागीदारी के महत्व के बारे में
जागरूकता बढाना था।
(a) Avani Lekhara; Bhavina Patel
(b) Rakesh Kumar; Sheetal Devi
(c) Sheetal Devi; Avani Lekhara
(d) Bhavina Patel; Sheetal Devi
(e) Rakesh Kumar; Avani Lekhara
Ans. b
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Sol. Sheetal Devi & Rakesh Kumar team up as ECI National PwD Icons for voter
awareness
Paralympic archery champions Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar team up to inspire
voters nationwide as ECI’s national icons for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
In an event organised at Nirvachan Sadan, CEC Shri Rajiv Kumar along with ECs Shri
Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu felicitated Arjuna Awardee and ECI's
national PwD icon, Ms. Sheetal Devi, And her mixed doubles team partner Shri
Rakesh Kumar, in recognition of their outstanding achievement in winning a bronze
medal in Archery at the Paris Summer Paralympics 2024.
On the occasion, the Commission also announced Shri Rakesh Kumar, renowned
Paralympian as the ECI National icon for PwDs.
174. An Indian-origin lecturer Prasanthi Ram at Nanyang Technological
University has won the prestigious Singapore Literature Prize for English fiction
with her debut short story collection, __________.
नानयांग र्े क्नोलॉत्रजकल यूत्रनवत्रसिर्ी में भारतीय मूल की लेक्चरर, प्रशांत्रत राम ने अपने पहले
लघु कहानी संग्रह, __________ के त्रलए अंग्रेजी कथा सात्रहत्य के त्रलए प्रत्रतत्रित त्रसंगापुर सात्रहत्य
पुरस्कार जीता है।
(a) The Tiger Moth Review Issue
(b) Food Republic: A Singapore Literary Banquet
(c) Habitation
(d) 11 Years ago
(e) Nine Yard Sarees
Ans. e
Sol. Indian-origin lecturer wins Singapore Literature Prize for English fiction, ‘Nine
Yard Sarees'
An Indian-origin lecturer at Nanyang Technological University has won the
prestigious Singapore Literature Prize for English fiction with her debut short story
collection, Nine Yard Sarees.
Prasanthi Ram, 32, saw her work published in late 2023. Her collection explores the
lives of a Tamil Brahmin family spread across cities like Singapore, Sydney, New York,
and Connecticut.
The award for best English creative non-fiction went to Shubigi Rao, an Indian-origin
artist, for her book Pulp III: An Intimate Inventory Of The Banished Book (2022). This
book is the third part of her decade-long project on banned literature.
175. In September 2024, which of the following banks entered into a strategic
partnership with DMI Finance to launch a co-branded credit card, aimed at
expanding credit card access across metro and non-metro cities in India?
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त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस बैंक ने भारत में मेर्रो और गैर-मेर्रो शहरों में क्रेत्रडर्
काडि पहुंच का त्रवस्तार करने के उद्दे श्य से एक सह-िांडेड क्रेत्रडर् काडि लॉन्च करने के त्रलए
डीएमआई फाइनेंस के साथ रणनीत्रतक साझेदारी की?
(a) ICICI Bank
(b) Axis Bank
(c) HDFC Bank
(d) RBL Bank
(e) UCO Bank
Ans. d
Sol. RBL Bank & DMI Finance Launches Co-Branded Credit Card
RBL Bank and DMI Finance Private Limited (“DMI”), part of the DMI Group,
announced a strategic agreement to provide co-branded credit cards to DMI
Finance’s existing customers.
This collaboration intends to increase credit card access to clients in India’s metro
and non-metro cities by combining RBL Bank’s extensive credit card experience, with
DMI’s proven track record of enabling digital financial inclusion at scale.
The credit card will offer spend-driven perks such as expedited reward points, no-
cost EMI alternatives, and discounts at popular merchants.
This partnership will enhance financial inclusion in India by bringing credit card
access to underserved, creditworthy individuals across the country.
• Bank of India launched a 333 days fixed deposit scheme called ‘Star Dhan
Vriddhi Fixed Deposit’
• Hitachi Payment launches Country’s First Android-Based Cash Recycling
Machine
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176. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has inaugurated SEMICON India 2024
at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. What is the theme of
SEMICON India 2024?
प्रधानमंत्री नरें द्र मोदी ने उत्तर प्रदे श के ग्रेर्र नोएडा में इं त्रडया एक्सपो मार्ि में SEMICON
India 2024 का उद् घार्न त्रकया। SEMICON India 2024 का त्रवर्य क्या है ?
(a) Shaping Future for India
(b) Catalysing India's Semiconductor Ecosystem
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(c) Shaping the Semiconductor Future

(d) India@2027
(e) Shaping Semiconductor Ecosystem
Ans. c
Sol. PM Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2024 in Greater Noida
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has inaugurated SEMICON India 2024 at India
Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
The three-day conference showcase India’s semiconductor strategy and policy which
envisions making India a global hub for semiconductors.
With India’s electronics sector now valued at over $150 billion, the Prime Minister
outlined a larger goal to grow the country’s electronics sector, to $500 billion and
create 6 million jobs by the end of this decade.
Under this vision, SEMICON India 2024 is being organized with the theme “Shaping
the Semiconductor Future”.
About Uttar Pradesh
• Capital - Lucknow
• Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
• Governor - Anandiben Patel
177. Which of the following has launched Saarthi, a reference application
designed to assist businesses in creating their own customised buyer-side apps,
co-developed with Bhashini?
त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकसने सारथी लॉन्च त्रकया है , जो एक संदभि एखप्लकेशन है त्रजसे व्यवसायों
को अपने स्वयं के अनुकूत्रलत खरीदार-पक्ष ऐप बनाने में सहायता करने के त्रलए त्रडजाइन त्रकया
गया है, त्रजसे भात्रर्नी के साथ सह-त्रवकत्रसत त्रकया गया है?
(a) Life Insurance Company
(b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Election Commission of India
(e) Open Network for Digital Commerce
Ans. e
Sol. ONDC launches Saarthi reference app for businesses to create multilingual buyer
apps
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has launched Saarthi, a reference
application designed to assist businesses in creating their own customised buyer-side
apps, co-developed with Bhashini.
As a reference tool, Saarthi supports network participants in building buyer apps with
multilingual features.
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The app initially supports Hindi, English, Marathi, Bangla and Tamil, with plans to
scale up to all 22 languages provided by Bhashini.
The launch of Saarthi is a pivotal development in our journey towards a more
inclusive digital commerce landscape. By providing a reference application that
enables businesses to create multilingual buyer apps, we are breaking down
language barriers and opening up new avenues for engagement and growth.
This initiative aligns with our commitment to democratize access to e-commerce,
ensuring that businesses of all sizes can connect with customers across India’s diverse
linguistic spectrum.
178. MongoDB has partnered with which of the following to upskill 500,000
students?
MongoDB ने 500,000 छात्रों को कौशल प्रदान करने के त्रलए त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकसके साथ
साझेदारी की है ?
(a) University Grants Commission
(b) National Assessment and Accreditation Council
(c) National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning
(d) National Board of Accreditation
(e) All-India Council for Technical Education
Ans. e
Sol. MongoDB partners with AICTE; to upskill 500,000 students
MongoDB has announced the expansion of MongoDB for Academia in India,
including a new partnership with the All-India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The company stated this partnership will be supported by SmartBridge’s
SmartInternz learning platform to give over 150,000 Indian students access to virtual
internships and to gain the skills required to use MongoDB Atlas—a multi-cloud
developer data platform.
The program aims to provide full-stack development skills to the students, with each
internship including 60 hours of experiential learning, boot camps, courses, and
project work, and simulated corporate environments.
This collaboration will make the MongoDB Developer Learning Path available to the
platform’s 25 million registered users and is expected to reach more than 100,000
aspiring developers.
179. Which state government has signed an MoU with the National Dairy
Development Board (NDDB), aimed at increasing the milk production in the
state?
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त्रकस राज्य सरकार ने राज्य में दू ध उत्पादन बढाने के उद्दे श्य से राष्ट्रीय डे यरी त्रवकास बोडि
(NDDB) के साथ समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं ?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Rajasthan
(e) Haryana
Ans. b
Sol. MP govt inks MoU with NDDB for promoting milk production
Madhya Pradesh government has signed an MoU with the National Dairy
Development Board (NDDB), aimed at increasing the milk production in the state.
This step will help to increase milk production in the state,” CM Yadav said, adding
that NDDB and the state government would set up dairies for milk production as a
pilot project.
The chief minister said with this step, more than 11,000 villages would be able to get
a fair milk price.
About Madhya Pradesh
• Capital – Bhopal
• Chief Minister – Dr Mohan Yadav (replace Shivraj Singh Chauhan)
• Deputy CM - Jagdish Devda & Rajendra Shukla
• Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Assembly - Narendra Singh Tomar
• Governor – Mangubhai C. Patel
180. World First Aid Day is observed annually on the second _________ of
September.
त्रवि प्राथत्रमक त्रचत्रकत्सा त्रदवस हर साल त्रसतंबर के दू सरे _________ को मनाया जाता है।
(a) Thursday
(b) Friday
(c) Saturday
(d) Sunday
(e) Monday
Ans. c
Sol. 14 September 2024- World First Aid Day
World First Aid Day is observed annually on the second Saturday of September to
highlight the importance of first aid in saving lives. This year, World First Aid Day falls
on September 14.
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The day aims to educate people about the crucial role first aid plays in tackling
medical emergencies and encouraging them to come forward when a situation
arises.
Theme 2024 - First Aid and Sports
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) declared
the second Saturday of September the World First Aid Day in 2001.
181. Which city will host the Irani Cup 2024 from October 1 to 5?
कौन सा शहर 1 से 5 अक्टू बर तक ईरानी कप 2024 की मेजबानी करे गा?
(a) Lucknow
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Indore
(d) New Delhi
(e) Kanpur
Ans. a
Sol. Irani Cup 2024 to be played in Lucknow from October 1-5
The 2024/25 Irani Cup game, which was supposed to be held in Mumbai from
October 1 to 5, has been shifted to Lucknow.
The match will be played between current Ranji Trophy winners Mumbai and a Rest
of the India side selected by the national selection committee.
Last year, Rest of India won the Irani Cup after beating Saurashtra by 175 runs in
Rajkot.
The inaugural edition of the Irani Cup was played in March 1960, and is named after
Zal R Irani, who served as Treasurer and President of the Board of Control for Cricket
in India (BCCI). Rest of India has won the trophy 26 times, while Mumbai has
emerged victorious 14 times.
182. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has launched
the "Rangeen Machhli" mobile app at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater
Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. What is the name of the Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry and Dairying minister?
केंद्रीय मत्स्यपालन, पशुपालन और डे यरी मंत्री ने भुवनेिर खस्थत आईसीएआर-केंद्रीय मीठे
पानी के जलीय कृत्रर् संस्थान (आईसीएआर-सीआईएफए) में "रं गीन मछली" मोबाइल ऐप
लॉन्च त्रकया है। मत्स्यपालन, पशुपालन और डे यरी मंत्री का नाम क्या है ?
(a) Virendra Kumar
(b) Sarbananda Sonowal
(c) Piyush Goyal
(d) Manohar Lal Khattar
(e) Rajiv Ranjan Singh
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Sol. Rajiv Ranjan Singh launches 'Rangeen Machhli' App.
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias
Lalan Singh, launched the "Rangeen Machhli" mobile app at ICAR-Central Institute of
Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar.
Developed by ICAR-CIFA with support from the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada
Yojana (PMMSY), the app is designed to meet the growing needs of the ornamental
fisheries sector, providing crucial knowledge resources for hobbyists, aquarium shop
owners, and fish farmers.
The "Rangeen Machhli" app provides multilingual information on popular
ornamental fish species in eight Indian languages, making it accessible to a wide
audience. Whether hobbyists are seeking guidance on fish care or farmers looking to
diversify their breeds, the app offers comprehensive details on care, breeding, and
maintenance practices.
One of its key features is the "Find Aquarium Shops" tool, which allows users to
locate nearby aquarium shops through a dynamic directory updated by shop owners,
promoting local businesses and connecting users with reliable sources for
ornamental fish and aquarium-related products.
183. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has launched a dedicated web portal to
monitor the progress of Special Swachhata Campaign 4.0. via video
conferencing. The government has decided to observe special campaigns every
year from ___________ to _____________ to institutionalize Swachhata and reduce
pendency.
केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ. त्रजतेंद्र त्रसंह ने वीत्रडयो कॉन्फ्फ्रेंत्रसंग के माध्यम से त्रवशेर् स्विता अत्रभयान 4.0
की प्रगत्रत की त्रनगरानी के त्रलए एक समत्रपित वेब पोर्ि ल लॉन्च त्रकया है। सरकार ने स्विता को
संस्थागत बनाने और लंत्रबत मामलों को कम करने के त्रलए हर साल ___________ से
_____________ तक त्रवशेर् अत्रभयान चलाने का फैसला त्रकया है।
(a) 2 October – 10 October
(b) 2 October – 15 October
(c) 2 October – 20 October
(d) 2 October – 24 October
(e) 2 October – 31 October
Ans. e
Sol. Dr. Jitendra Singh launch dedicated web-portal for Special Campaign 4.0
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has launched a dedicated web portal to monitor the
progress of Special Swachhata Campaign 4.0. via video conferencing.
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The Special Campaign aims to institutionalize Swachhata in all central government

offices using a saturation approach.
The government has decided to observe special campaigns every year from October
2nd to 31st to institutionalize Swachhata and reduce pendency.
184. In September 2024, which of the following digital platforms has launched
by Adani Airports Holdings Ltd to offer passengers real-time access to various
airport-related information, such as wait times at security checks, gate changes,
baggage tracking, and other updates, with the goal of enhancing airport
operations management and passenger experience across its network of seven
operational airports in India?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, अडानी एयरपोर््ि स होखल्डं ग्स त्रलत्रमर्े ड ने यात्रत्रयों को त्रवत्रभन्न हवाईअड्डे से
संबंत्रधत जानकारी, जैसे सुरक्षा जांच में प्रतीक्षा समय, गेर् पररवतिन, सामान र्र ै त्रकंग और अन्य
अपडे र् तक वास्तत्रवक समय तक पहुंच प्रदान करने के त्रलए त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से कौन सा
त्रडत्रजर्ल प्लेर्फॉमि लॉन्च त्रकया है , त्रजसका लक्ष्य भारत में सात पररचालन हवाई अड्डों के अपने
नेर्वकि में हवाईअड्डा संचालन प्रबंधन और यात्री अनुभव को बढाना है ?
(a) SkyRack
(b) AirFlow
(c) RTGS
(d) Aviio
(e) Aero
Ans. d
Sol. Adani Airports launches 'aviio' to give passengers real-time access data
Adani Airports Holdings Ltd, the Adani group firm that operates seven airports in the
country, has launched 'aviio' digital platform to provide passengers with real-time
data on a variety of airport accesses - from wait times to gate change and bags on
belts.
Aviio aspires to bring the aviation community together to collaborate and serve
passengers better.
By enabling airport stakeholders to access real-time data, passengers can expect
easier access to airport information in the form of updates related to security checks,
wait times, gate change, and bags on belts, among other aspects.
AAHL's vision for aviio' encompasses the development of a cutting-edge Smart
Airport Operations System, conceived as a replicable model of an 'Airport-in-a-Box'.
This next-generation Airport Planning and Operation Centre (APOC) has 10x more
features that help in arriving at data-driven decisions.
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185. Which insurance company has joined hands with Policybazaar to launch
‘SUPER STAR’, a personalized long-term health insurance plan designed to
provide more client value?
त्रकस बीमा कंपनी ने अत्रधक ग्राहक मूल्य प्रदान करने के त्रलए त्रडजाइन की गई व्यखक्तगत
दीघिकात्रलक स्वास्थ्य बीमा योजना 'सुपर स्टार' लॉन्च करने के त्रलए पॉत्रलसीबाजार के साथ हाथ
त्रमलाया है?
(b) Bharti AXA General Insurance
(c) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
(d) Star Health and Allied Insurance
Ans. d
Sol. Star Health Insurance & Policybazaar join hands to launch SUPER STAR
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (Star Health Insurance) has joined
hands with Policybazaar to launch ‘SUPER STAR’, a personalized long-term health
insurance plan designed to provide more client value.
This game-changing product is designed to satisfy policyholders’ evolving needs
while providing unrivaled flexibility and customisation.
The 5-year policy period applies to both individuals and families. The Super Star
Insurance plan represents a paradigm shift in the health insurance landscape by
providing modular coverage that adjusts to consumers’ changing life phases.
The Super Star plan offers numerous sum insured options ranging from ₹5 lakhs to
₹1 crore, as well as an unlimited SI option, allowing consumers to select the best plan
for their needs. The SUPER STAR plan offers a huge step forward in India’s health
insurance system, bridging the gap between cost and comprehensive coverage.
• Blostem Partners with Suryoday SFB to Revamp Digital Fixed Deposits
insurance products
deposits
Farmers in India
186. Who has been elected the president of the International Hockey Federation
(FIH)?
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अंतरािष्ट्रीय हॉकी महासंघ (FIH) का अध्यक्ष त्रकसे चुना गया है ?

(a) Roger Binny
(b) P. T. Usha
(c) Anju Bobby George
(d) Milkha Singh
(e) Tayyab Ikram
Ans. e
Sol. Tayyab Ikram to continue as FIH chief for second consecutive term
Incumbent International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Tayyab Ikram is set to be
elected unopposed as the head of the world body at its 49th Congress in Muscat,
Oman.
The nominations for FIH elections were received by the August 31 deadline for the
positions to be elected by the National Associations that are members of the FIH at
its Statutory Congress.
The former Pakistan and China hockey coach is a member of the IOC Olympic
Solidarity Commission and has been an Executive Board member of the FIH since
2016. On 5 November 2022, he was elected as the 13th President of FIH.
Recent Appointment
• Chairperson of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) - RS Sharma
• Chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on Official Language -Amit Shah
Verma
• State Mission Director of National Health Mission (NHM) - Vinay Goyal
(replace K. Jeevan Babu)
Partha Sinha
187. In September 2024, which of the following Indian naval assets deployed to
participate in Exercise Kakadu, a large-scale maritime warfare exercise held in
Darwin, Australia?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस भारतीय नौसैत्रनक संपत्रत्त को ऑस्टरे त्रलया के डात्रविन
में आयोत्रजत बड़े पैमाने पर समुद्री युर्द् अभ्यास, अभ्यास काकाडू में भाग लेने के त्रलए तैनात
(a) P18I aircraft
(b) P80I aircraft
(c) P8J aircraft
(d) J8I aircraft
(e) P8I aircraft
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Ans. e
Sol. Indian Navy's P8I aircraft reaches Australia's Darwin to participate in Exercise
Kakadu
The Indian Navy's P8I aircraft, led by Commanding Officer Captain Ajay Kanwar, has
reached Australia's Darwin to participate in the 16th edition of Exercise Kakadu 2024.
The Indian Navy will participate in the exercise alongside more than 30 nations with
the theme of 'Regional Cooperation through Trusted and Proven Partnerships.'
Australia's biggest warfare exercise- Kakadu, incorporates warships, helicopters, and
maritime patrol aircraft from attending countries.
Kakadu is an important exercise hosted by RAN as it deepens relationships and
interoperability between participating armed forces. Australia is a maritime nation
that like its neighbours, derives prosperity from access to the sea-backed.
188. Recently, which city has been renamed as "Shri Vijayapuram"?
हाल ही में त्रकस त्रसर्ी का नाम बदलकर "श्री त्रवजयपुरम" कर त्रदया गया है ?
(a) Daman and Diu
(b) Port Blair
(c) Kavaratti
(d) Pamban Island
(e) Havelock Island
Ans. b
Sol. Port Blair to be renamed as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram
Union home minister Amit Shah has announced that Andaman and Nicobar Island's
capital Port Blair has been renamed as "Sri Vijaya Puram."
The government decided to free the nation from the colonial imprints. He said, Sri
Vijaya Puram symbolises the victory achieved in the country’s freedom struggle.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands have an unparalleled place in the country’s freedom
struggle and history. The island territory that once served as the naval base of the
Chola Empire is today poised to be the critical base for our strategic and
development aspirations.
It is also the place that hosted the first unfurling of the Tiranga by Netaji Subhash
Chandra Bose and also the cellular jail in which Veer Savarkar and other freedom
fighters struggled for an independent nation.
189. Recently, which country has become the first country to allow voters to
elect judges at all levels?
हाल ही में, कौन सा दे श मतदाताओं को सभी स्तरों पर न्यायाधीशों को चुनने की अनुमत्रत दे ने
वाला पहला दे श बन गया है ?
(a) Finland
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(b) Mexico
(c) Iraq
(d) Germany
(e) Poland
Ans. b
Sol. Mexico became the first country in the world to allow voters to elect judges at
all levels
Mexico became the world's first country to allow voters to elect judges at all levels
after protesters invaded the upper house and suspended debate on the issue.
The reform was approved with 86 votes in favor and 41 against, garnering the two-
thirds majority needed to amend the constitution, in an upper chamber dominated
by the ruling Morena party and its allies.
A two-thirds majority was required to amend the constitution, and the reform
achieved this threshold.
About Mexico
• Capital- Mexico City
• Currency – Peso
• President- Andrés Manuel López Obrador
• Continent- North America
190. Which state government has decided to celebrate September 17th as Praja
Palana Day?
त्रकस राज्य सरकार ने 17 त्रसतंबर को प्रजा पालन त्रदवस के रूप में मनाने का त्रनणिय त्रलया है ?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Telangana
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Odisha
(e) Kerala
Ans. b
Sol. Telangana government has decided to celebrate September 17 as Praja Palan
Day
The Telangana State government has decided to celebrate September 17th, the day
on which Hyderabad State was integrated into the Indian Union in 1948, as the
Telangana Praja Palana Day, the Day of People’s Governance.
On that day in 1948, the then-Hyderabad state merged with the Indian Union.
In 2023, the then-BRS government decided to celebrate September 17 as National
Integration Day. The Union government, on the other hand, decided to celebrate it as
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Hyderabad Liberation Day, and the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a gazette
notification to this effect.
Hyderabad merged with the Indian Union on September 17, 1948, following a “police
action” under Operation Polo. While some describe it as liberation from Nizam rule,
others call it a merger with the Indian Union.
About Telangana
• Established – 2 June 2014
• Capital – Hyderabad
• Chief Minister – Revanth Reddy (replace K. Chandrashekar Rao)
• Deputy CM - Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
• Governor – C. P. Radhakrishnan
191. As measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), how much percent retail
inflation was recorded in August 2024?
उपभोक्ता मूल्य सूचकांक (सीपीआई) के अनुसार, अगस्त 2024 में खुदरा मुद्रास्फीत्रत त्रकतने
प्रत्रतशत दजि की गई?
(a) 3.45%
(b) 3.55%
(c) 3.65%
(d) 3.75%
(e) 3.85%
Ans. c
Sol. India's retail inflation at 3.65 per cent in August 2024
India’s retail inflation rose to 3.65 percent in August, slightly higher than the 3.6
percent reported in July this year.
According to data released today, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation (MoSPI) highlighted that this is the second-lowest retail inflation in
the past five years.
The inflation rate was within the Reserve Bank of India’s tolerance band of 2-6
percent. Meanwhile, the food inflation rate for August 2024, based on the All India
Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), is provisionally reported at 5.66 percent, making it
the second-lowest since June 2023.
Several subgroups, including spices, meat and fish, and pulses and products, have
experienced a decrease in inflation.
Previous Months CPI-based Retail inflation
• January 2024 – 5.10%
• February 2024 – 5.09%
• March 2024 – 4.85%
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• April 2024 – 4.83%

• May 2024 – 4.75%
• June 2024 – 5.08%
• July 2024 – 3.54%
192. Which company has signed an MoU with L&T Semiconductor Technologies
(SiLT) to co-develop advanced processors for edge devices, hybrid cloud
systems and areas like mobility, industrial, energy, and servers?
त्रकस कंपनी ने एज त्रडवाइसेस, हाइत्रिड लाउड त्रसस्टम और मोत्रबत्रलर्ी, औद्योत्रगक, ऊजाि
और सविर जैसे क्षेत्रों के त्रलए उन्नत प्रोसेसर के सह-त्रवकास के त्रलए एलएं डर्ी सेमीकंडक्टर
र्े क्नोलॉजीज (SiLT) के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं ?
(a) IBM
(b) HCL
(c) Infosys
(d) Wipro
(e) TCS
Ans. a
Sol. IBM & L&T Partner to Develop Advanced Processors
IBM and L&T Semiconductor Technologies (SiLT) have signed an agreement to co-
develop advanced processors for edge devices, hybrid cloud systems and areas like
mobility, industrial, energy, and servers.
This partnership will boost India’s semiconductor capabilities by creating competitive
products for global markets.
Recent MoU
• Indian Army and Indian Air Force signed an MoU with Gati Shakti
Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara will enable the two Services to acquire higher
expertise in logistics
• Ministry of Panchayati Raj and UNICEF signed Letter of Intent to strengthen
Systems for Social Change
• Visa and the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council inked a 3-year partnership of
up to $1 million USD
• ICAR-CIFE and VAMNICOM Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperative Management
in Fisheries
• Petronet LNG (PLL) has entered into an MoU with LTL Holdings of Sri Lanka,
for supply of LNG to LTL's dual fuelled power plants in Kerawalapitiya,
Colombo.
• JNCASR partners with HZL to scale up indigenous Zn-ion battery technologies
193. Hindi Diwas is observed every year on 14 September. In which year first
Hindi Diwas was observed?
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त्रहंदी त्रदवस हर साल 14 त्रसतंबर को मनाया जाता है। पहली बार त्रहंदी त्रदवस त्रकस वर्ि मनाया
गया था?
(a) 1952
(b) 1953
(c) 1975
(d) 1999
(e) 2000
Ans. b
Sol. 14 September - Hindi Diwas
Hindi Diwas is observed every year on 14 September.
In 2024, the country is celebrating the 75th year (diamond jubilee) of the adoption of
Hindi as India's official language.
On 14 September 1946, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi in
Devnagari script as the official language (Raj Bhasha) of the Indian government,
based on the K, M Munshi-N.G Iyenger formula.
However, the first Hindi Diwas was observed on 14 September 1953 by the
government of India. Since then, every year, 14 September has been observed as
Hindi Diwas.
On this occasion, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs organised the 4th Akhil
Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan and launched Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag to promote
the Hindi language.
World Hindi Diwas is observed on 10 January every year to promote the Hindi
language in the world. The first World Hindi Diwas was observed on 10 January 2006.
194. The United Nations International Day of South-South Cooperation is
celebrated every year on which day?
संयुक्त राष्ट्र अंतरािष्ट्रीय दत्रक्षण-दत्रक्षण सहयोग त्रदवस हर वर्ि त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 11 September
(b) 12 September
(c) 13 September
(d) 14 September
(e) 15 September
Ans. b
Sol. 12 September - International Day of South-South Cooperation
The United Nations International Day of South-South Cooperation is celebrated
every year on 12 September.
Theme 2024 - A better tomorrow through South-South Cooperation
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The South-South cooperation is a manifestation of solidarity among peoples and

countries of the South that contributes to their national well-being, their national and
collective self-reliance and the attainment of internationally agreed development
goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
195. Which company will manufacture the VL-SRSAM missile being developed
by DRDO?
डीआरडीओ द्वारा त्रवकत्रसत की जा रही वीएल-एसआरएसएएम त्रमसाइल का त्रनमािण कौन सी
कंपनी करे गी?
(c) Bharat Dynamic Limited
Ans. c
Sol. VL-SRSAM missile successfully test-fired by DRDO & Indian Navy
The Indian Navy, in partnership with the Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO), has successfully tested the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface
to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM).
The test was carried out at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur island off the
coast of Odisha.
This is the second successful missile test by the DRDO in the past week. On 6
September 2024, the DRDO successfully conducted the user trial of its nuclear-
capable intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM Agni-4).
During the test, the missile equipped with an advanced radio frequency seeker was
launched from a land-based vertical launcher, which successfully intercepted a high-
speed aerial target flying at a low altitude.
DRDO is developing the VL-SRAM, which will be manufactured by the central
government-owned Bharat Dynamic Limited.
The DRDO-developed missile is likely to replace the Israeli Barak-1 missile currently
deployed by the Indian Navy.
196. What is the name of the bilateral military exercise between the Indian
Army and the Royal Oman Army?
भारतीय सेना और रॉयल ओमान सेना के बीच त्रद्वपक्षीय सैन्य अभ्यास का नाम क्या है ?
(a) Garuda Shakti
(b) Shakti
(c) Hand in Hand
(d) Eastern Bridge
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(e) AL NAJAH
Ans. e
Sol. Oman hosts Indo-Oman Eastern Bridge VII & Al Najah V Exercise
The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force contingent have arrived in Oman to
participate in the AL NAJAH -V and Exercise Eastern Bridge -VII, respectively.
Exercise Eastern Bridge VII
• The seventh edition of the bilateral military exercise Exercise Eastern Bridge
between the Indian Air Force and the Royal Oman Air Force commenced at
the Air Force Base Masirah, Oman.
• The Indian Air Force has sent a contingent of MiG-29s, Jaguar fighter planes,
and C-17 Globemaster III transport planes.
Exercise AL NAJAH 2024
• The 5th edition of the bilateral military exercise Al NAJAH between the Indian
Army and the Royal Army of Oman will be held at the Rabkoot Training Area in
Salalah, Oman.
• The 60-member Indian Army contingent consists of a Battalion of the
Mechanised Infantry Regiment.
• The military exercise will focus on executing counterterrorism operations as
per the United Nations Charter. It will be undertaken in desert conditions,
which is expected to increase the desert warfare capabilities of both armies.a
Recent Exercise
• Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield between South Korea and USA
• Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 between Indian Air Force and Malaysia Air Force
- Kuantan, Malaysia
• Ex Pitch Black 2024 between India and Australia - Darwin, Australia
• 28th edition of Malabar Exercise between India, USA, Japan, Australia - Bay of
Bengal (October 2024)
• 16th edition of Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant between India and
Mongolia - Umroi, Meghalaya
• 13th edition of Joint military Exercise MAITREE between India and Thailand -
Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province of Thailand.
197. Who has launched the website for the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav?
अष्ट्लक्ष्मी महोत्सव के त्रलए वेबसाइर् त्रकसने लॉन्च की है ?
(a) Amit Shah
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) JP Nadda
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(d) Jyotiraditya Scindia

(e) Jitendra Singh
Ans. d
Sol. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launches ‘Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav’ website
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Hon’ble Minister for Communications and
Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), has officially launched the website
for the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav.
The launch, held at Sanchar Bhawan in New Delhi, highlights the government’s
dedication to showcasing Northeast India’s cultural and economic richness on both
national and international platforms.
The Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, to be held from December 6th to 8th, 2024, at Bharat
Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, is set to be a landmark celebration.
The festival draws inspiration from the eight Northeastern states—Arunachal
Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura—
collectively known as the "Ashtalakshmi," representing eight forms of prosperity.
The website, www.ashtalakshmimahotsav.com, will serve as a one-stop resource for
event updates, schedules, and participation details, ensuring seamless engagement
for attendees from across the country.
198. Prime Minister Modi released the first installment of Pradhan Mantri Awas
Yojana- Gramin in Jharkhand to beneficiaries. Rupees ____________ was digitally
transferred to the bank account of the beneficiaries.
प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने झारखंड में लाभात्रथियों को प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना-ग्रामीण की पहली
त्रकस्त जारी की। लाभात्रथियों के बैंक खाते में _________ रुपये त्रडत्रजर्ल तरीके से र्र ांसफर त्रकए
गए।
(a) 22 crore
(b) 32 crore
(c) 42 crore
(d) 52 crore
(e) 62 crore
Ans. b
Sol. PM releases 1st installment of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin to
beneficiaries
Prime Minister Modi released the first installment of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-
Gramin in Jharkhand to beneficiaries.
Rupees 32 crore was digitally transferred to the bank account of the beneficiaries.
Besides sanction letters of 32,000 houses were distributed.
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He also virtually handed over keys to 46,000 beneficiaries of PMAY-G across the
country. The Centre has approved 1,13,400 houses for the poor in Jharkhand under
the PMAY-G scheme
199. The GST Council constituted a 13-member Group of Ministers (GoM) to
suggest GST rates on various health and life insurance product premiums. It will
submit its report by October 30. Who will chair this Panel?
जीएसर्ी पररर्द ने त्रवत्रभन्न स्वास्थ्य और जीवन बीमा उत्पाद प्रीत्रमयम पर जीएसर्ी दरों का
सुझाव दे ने के त्रलए 13 सदस्यीय मंत्री समूह (जीओएम) का गठन त्रकया है। यह 30 अक्टू बर
तक अपनी ररपोर्ि प्रस्तुत करे गा। इस पैनल की अध्यक्षता कौन करे गा?
(a) Nidhi Khatri
(b) Sunil Bajpai
(c) Sanjay Agrawal
(d) M S Sahoo
(e) Samrat Choudhary
Ans. e
Sol. Group of Ministers to review tax rates on health, life insurance
The GST Council constituted a 13-member Group of Ministers (GoM) to suggest GST
rates on premiums of various health and life insurance products. It will submit its
report by October 30.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is the convenor of the GoM. Members
of the panel include members from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Karnataka,
Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
The 54th GST Council meeting on September 9 decided to establish a GoM to
examine and review the present structure of GST on life and medical insurance.
Currently, 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is levied on insurance premiums.
The Terms of Reference (ToR) of the panel also include suggesting tax rates for health
insurance, including individual, group, and family floaters. Also under review is the
rate for various categories like senior citizens, the middle class, and people with
mental illnesses.
It will also suggest tax rates on life insurance, including term insurance, and life
insurance with investment plans, whether individual or group, and re-insurance.
In 2023-24, the Centre and states collected ₹8,262.94 crore through GST on health
insurance premiums, while ₹1,484.36 crore more was collected on account of GST on
health reinsurance premiums.
Recent Committee in News
• Supreme Court sets up panel to amicably resolve farmers’ agitation; chaired
by Justice Nawab Singh
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• Revenue Department in the finance ministry formed a panel to simplify the

decades-old I-T Act. - chaired by V K Gupta
• GoI constitutes a committee to monitor the current situation on Indo-
Bangladesh Border- headed by ADG of BSF
• Committee on Appointment of VC in Bengal; chaired by - UU Lalit
• To review and suggest reform in the examination process (restructuring NTA)
- Chaired by Dr. K.Radhakrishnan
200. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has launched the BHASKAR
initiative which will serve as a central hub where startups, investors, service
providers, and government bodies can come together to collaborate, exchange
ideas, and accelerate growth. What is the full form of BHASKAR?
वात्रणज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री पीयूर् गोयल ने BHASKAR पहल की शुरुआत की है जो एक केंद्रीय
केंद्र के रूप में काम करे गी जहााँ स्टार्ि अप, त्रनवेशक, सेवा प्रदाता और सरकारी त्रनकाय सहयोग
करने, त्रवचारों का आदान-प्रदान करने और त्रवकास में तेजी लाने के त्रलए एक साथ आ सकते
हैं। BHASKAR का पूरा नाम क्या है ?
(a) Bharat Sarkar Knowledge Access Registry
(b) Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registration
(c) Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registrar
(d) Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Regime
(e) Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry
Ans. e
Sol. Piyush Goyal launched Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has launched the Bharat Startup
Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) initiative which will serve as a central hub
where startups, investors, service providers, and government bodies can come
together to collaborate, exchange ideas, and accelerate growth.
It will also enhance collaboration among key stakeholders within the entrepreneurial
ecosystem, including startups, investors, mentors, service providers, and government
bodies.
The primary goal of BHASKAR is to build the world's largest digital registry for
stakeholders within the startup ecosystem.
201. R. Ravindra has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to which
country?
आर. रत्रवन्द्र को त्रकस दे श में भारत का अगला राजदू त त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) Iceland
(b) Germany
(c) Finland
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(d) Spain
(e) Kazakhstan
Ans. a
Sol. R. Ravindra appointed as India's next Ambassador to Iceland
R. Ravindra, currently the Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the United
Nations in New York, has been appointed as the country's next envoy to Iceland.
R. Ravindran was an Indian foreign service officer of batch 1999 and is currently
serving as India’s Deputy permanent representative at the United Nations.
Recent Appointment in Foreign
• Arun Goel has been appointed as the ambassador of Republic of Croatia
• Mridu Pawan Das appointed as next High Commissioner of India to Rwanda
• Vinay Mohan Kwatra appointed as next Indian ambassador to US
• Vijay Khanduja appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Cameroon.
• Bramha Kumar appointed as India’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe
• Sita Ram Meena appointed as India’s Ambassador to Niger
• Abhay Thakur appointed as India’s Envoy to Myanmar
• Soumendu Bagchi appointed as India’s Ambassador to Iraq
• Abhilasha Joshi appointed as India’s Ambassador to Chile
• Vinay Kumar appointed as India’s Ambassador to Russia
202. Who has won the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix 2024?
अजरबैजान फॉमूिला वन ग्रैंड त्रप्रक्स 2024 त्रकसने जीता है ?
(a) Sebastian Vettel
(b) Lewis Hamilton
(c) Max Verstappen
(d) Charles Leclerc
(e) Oscar Piastr
Ans. e
Sol. Oscar Piastri won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a late crash impacted the race
and required it to finish behind a virtual safety car.
The win, combined with the fourth-place finish of McLaren teammate Lando Norris,
gave the team a 20-point lead over Red Bull in the constructors standings. Red Bull
had topped the standings for the past 55 races; McLaren last held the position in
2014.
George Russell (Mercedes) was third and Max Verstappen (Red Bull) fifth in the race
at Baku City Circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Recent 2024 F1 Grand Prix Winner
• Azerbaijan Grand Prix - McLaren's Oscar Piastri (Australia)
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• Italian Grand Prix - Ferrari's Charles Leclerc (Monaco)

• Dutch Grand Prix - McLaren’s Lando Norris (British)
• Hungarian Grand Prix F2 - Kush Maini (India)
• Belgian Grand Prix - Mercedes’s Lewis Hamilton (UK)
• Hungarian Grand Prix – McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (Australia)
• British Grand Prix – Mercedes’s Lewis Hamilton (UK)
• Austrian Grand Prix - Mercedes’s George Russell (UK)
• Spanish Grand Prix – Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Canadian Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Monaco Grand Prix - Ferrari's Charles Leclerc (Monaco)
• Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Miami Grand Prix - McLaren’s Lando Norris (British)
• Chinese Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Japanese Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Australian Grand Prix - Ferrari's Carlos Saina (Spain)
• Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Bahrain Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
202. Ace Indian javelin throw athlete Neeraj Chopra finished in second position
with a best throw of 87.86 m at the Diamond League Final. Paris Olympics
bronze medallist Anderson Peters hurled the spear to a distance of 87.87 m to
claim the top position. He is from which country?
भारत के शीर्ि भाला फेंक एथलीर् नीरज चोपड़ा डायमंड लीग फाइनल में 87.86 मीर्र की
सविश्रेि थ्रो के साथ दू सरे स्थान पर रहे। पेररस ओलंत्रपक के कांस्य पदक त्रवजेता एं डरसन पीर्सि
ने 87.87 मीर्र की दू री तक भाला फेंककर शीर्ि स्थान प्राप्त त्रकया। वह त्रकस दे श से हैं ?
(a) Dominica
(b) Grenada
(c) Jamaica
(d) Guam
(e) USA
Ans. b
Sol. Neeraj Chopra finishes second at Diamond League Final in Brussels
Ace Indian javelin throw athlete Neeraj Chopra finished in second position in Brussels
with a best throw of 87.86 m at the Diamond League Final.
Neeraj missed out on the top spot by just a 1 cm margin.
Paris Olympics bronze medallist Anderson Peters, Grenada, hurled the spear to a
distance of 87.87 m to claim the top position. Meanwhile, Julian Weber of Germany,
with his best attempt of 85.97 m, finished third.
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Neeraj finished as runner-up in the Diamond League for the second year in a row.
Back in 2023, Neeraj had fallen short of defending his Diamond Trophy after losing to
Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch.
203. Information and Broadcasting Ministry has instituted a new section as part
of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 for young filmmakers
called the_________________________________________.
सूचना और प्रसारण मंत्रालय ने भारतीय अंतरािष्ट्रीय त्रफल्म महोत्सव (आईएफएफआई) 2024
के त्रहस्से के रूप में युवा त्रफल्म त्रनमािताओं के त्रलए एक नया खंड स्थात्रपत त्रकया है त्रजसे
_______________________________________________ कहा जाता है।
(a) Best Debut Indian Web series Section
(b) Best Debut Indian Short Film Section
(c) Best Debut Indian Actor Section
(d) Best Debut Indian Play Back Singer Section
(e) Best Debut Indian Film Section
Ans. e
Sol. IFFI 2024 to introduce new segment, ‘Best Debut Indian Film Section’
Information and Broadcasting Ministry has instituted a new section as part of the
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 for young filmmakers called the ‘Best
Debut Indian Film Section 2024.’
The 55th IFFI is slated to be held in Goa from November 20th to 28th.
Through this section, IFFI will also focus on Indian debut films, showcasing a diverse
range of narratives and cinematic styles from across the country.
These selections will highlight the creative vision and unique storytelling approaches
of young filmmakers, providing a platform for new talent and showcasing the work of
emerging directors.
A maximum of five debut feature films will be selected and shown in the Best Debut
Indian Film Section. Entries for the ‘Best Debut Indian Film Section’ are open now,
with September 23rd as the deadline for submission.
204. Anmol Kharb, who was seen in news in September 2024 for achieving a
अनमोल खरब, जो त्रसतंबर 2024 में एक उल्लेखनीय उपलखि हात्रसल करने के त्रलए खबरों में
थे, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस खेल से जुड़े हैं ?
(a) Tennis
(b) Badminton
(c) Football
(d) Archery
(e) Shooting
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Ans. b
Sol. Anmol Kharb clinches Belgian International Title
India’s 17-year-old shuttler, Anmol Kharb secured her first senior international title by
winning the women’s singles event at the Belgian International 2024 in Leuven.
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the 17-year-old, overcame
Denmark’s Amalie Schulz 24-22, 12-21, 21-10 in the final.
205. What is Vinetra, which was commissioned by the Indian Navy recently?
त्रवनेत्रा क्या है , त्रजसे हाल ही में भारतीय नौसेना में शात्रमल त्रकया गया है ?
(a) 3D surveillance Radar Facility
(b) Indian Navy Submarine College
(c) Radar System Facility
(d) Indian Naval Submarine
(e) Kalvari class Submarine Escape Training Facility
Ans. e
Sol. Indian Navy commissions Submarine Escape Training Facility Vinetra
The Indian Navy commissioned its indigenously designed and developed Kalvari
Submarine Escape Training Facility at its premier submarine training base, INS
Satavahana, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
The INS Satavahana is under the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. L&T
Defence has constructed the Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility, Vinetra
(meaning Trainer).
The Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility will train the submarine crews of the
Kalvari class of conventional submarines operated by the Indian Navy. It will train the
crew to save their lives and escape from the submarine when it is in distress due to
an accident or under attack.
The facility is equipped with a five-meter escape tower integrated with an adjacent
diving basin.
The Vinetra facility was developed under the government's Make in India facility and
Atma Nirbhar Bharat campaign to make India self-reliant in critical defence
technology and facilities.
About Kalvari Class Submarine of the Indian Navy
• The Kalvari class submarine is being constructed in India under Project 75 of
the Indian Navy, under which six submarines were to be constructed.
• In 2005, India and France signed a $3.75 billion deal to construct six
conventional Scorpene-class submarines in India with technology transfer
from France.
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• The French company Naval Group was to provide the technology, while the
Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) was to construct it.
• The 2000-tonne INS Kalvari class submarine is capable of performing all types
of missions, such as surface vessel warfare, anti-submarine warfare, long-
range strikes, special operations, and intelligence gathering.
206. In September 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fourth
RE Invest Global Industrial Meet at Mahatma Mandir in which city?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, प्रधान मंत्री नरें द्र मोदी ने त्रकस शहर के महात्मा मंत्रदर में चौथे आरई इन्वेस्ट
ग्लोबल इं डखस्टर यल मीर् का उद् घार्न त्रकया?
(a) Indore
(b) Gandhinagar
(c) Gurugram
(d) Surat
(e) Mumbai
Ans. b
Sol. PM Modi inaugurated 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the fourth RE Invest Global Industrial
Meet at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.
Modi also flaged off the second phase of the Ahmedabad Metro connecting
Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar and GIFT City.
Modi is scheduled inaugurated and lay the foundation stone for various projects
worth over 8 thousand crore rupees, which include the country’s first Vande Bharat
Metro train between Ahmedabad and Bhuj.
The 4th RE-INVEST Global Renewable Energy Meet & Expo has been organised by
the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The meet will highlight
India’s impressive progress in renewable energy manufacturing and deployment.
207. In September 2024, India has launched an operation to provide
humanitarian assistance to typhoon "Yagi"-affected countries – Myanmar, Laos
and Vietnam. What is the name of this operation?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारत ने र्ाइफून "यागी" से प्रभात्रवत दे शों - म्यांमार, लाओस और त्रवयतनाम
को मानवीय सहायता प्रदान करने के त्रलए एक अत्रभयान शुरू त्रकया है। इस अत्रभयान का नाम
क्या है?
(a) Operation Sambhav
(b) Operation Sadbhav
(c) Operation Samarth
(d) Operation Shayog
(e) Operation Shkati
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Ans. b
Sol. India launches Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance to
Typhoon Yagi affected countries
India has launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance to
typhoon Yagi-affected countries – Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam.
India sent urgent relief materials to Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam to assist them in
dealing with the impact of the major typhoon. These countries are reeling under
massive floods after Asia’s most powerful storm this year hit the three countries.
10 tonnes of aid, including dry ration, clothing and medicines, were dispatched to
Myanmar onboard the Indian naval ship INS Satpura.
A military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force is carrying 35 tonnes of aid to
Vietnam and 10 tonnes of relief materials to Laos. These include genset, water
purification items, hygiene supplies, mosquito nets, blankets and sleeping bags.
India has been among the first responders in providing Humanitarian Assistance and
Disaster Relief (HADR) to impacted countries. Operation Sadbhav is part of India’s
broader effort to contribute to HADR within the ASEAN region, in line with its ‘Act
East Policy’.
Other Operations in News
• Operation Maryada - For smooth conduct of Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2024 in
Uttarakhand
• Operation Sadbhavana – To provide essential aid and healthcare for North
Sikkim's communities by Indian Army
• Operation Bambi Bucket - To extinguish the forest fire near Nainital in
Uttarakhand
• Operation True Promise - Iran launches against Israel
• Operation Ajay - To evacuate Indians from Israel
• Operation Kaveri - To evacuate Indians from Sudan
208. Which bank plans to launch seven phygital branches as a pilot project
across the country. These branches integrate self-service and assisted service
models?
कौन सा बैंक दे श भर में पायलर् प्रोजेक्ट के तौर पर सात त्रफत्रजर्ल शाखाएाँ शुरू करने की
योजना बना रहा है। ये शाखाएाँ स्वयं-सेवा और सहायक सेवा मॉडल को एकीकृत करती हैं ?
(a) Canara Bank
(b) Axis Bank
(c) State Bank of India
(d) Bank of Baroda
(e) HDFC Bank
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Ans. d
Sol. BoB to launch 7 phygital branches as a pilot project
Bank of Baroda (BoB) is planning to launch seven phygital branches as a pilot project
across the country. These branches integrate self-service and assisted service models.
Debadatta Chand, Managing Director and CEO, recently inaugurated the bank’s
second phygital branch in Mumbai at Vile Parle.
BoB opened its first phygital branch at Horniman Circle in Mumbai in July. The
second branch was opened last month at Chanda Nagar in Hyderabad last month.
The phygital branch is equipped with video contact centre, where a customer can
connect with the bank’s contact centre through a video call to receive assistance on
non-financial services. It has a self service kiosk where tablets are installed and
customers can avail services like PAN updation, receive account statements through
email, TDS certificate etc.
The phygital branch also has an exclusive service area as well as universal service
counters manned by branch executives to provide seamless customer service.
209. World Ozone Day is celebrated every year on which day?
त्रवि ओजोन त्रदवस हर साल त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 14 September
(b) 15 September
(c) 16 September
(d) 17 September
(e) 18 September
Ans. c
Sol. 16 September - World Ozone Day
World Ozone Day is celebrated every year on September 16.
Objective - To raise awareness about the importance of the ozone layer in protecting
life on Earth. It also spreads awareness about the steps that have been taken to
preserve the ozone layer.
Theme 2024 - Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action
The United Nations General Assembly established World Ozone Day in 1994 to
celebrate the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone
Layer.
The Montreal Protocol, agreed on September 16, 1987, is an international pact
designed to phase out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting
substances (ODS).
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210. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has increased the
transaction limits for tax payments using UPI (Unified Payment Interface), by
allowing people to send ________ in a single transaction.
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय भुगतान त्रनगम (NPCI) ने UPI (एकीकृत भुगतान इं र्रफेस) का उपयोग करके
कर भुगतान के त्रलए लेन-दे न की सीमा बढा दी है , त्रजससे लोग एक ही लेन-दे न में ________ भेज
सकते हैं।
(a) 2 lakh
(b) 3 lakh
(c) 4 lakh
(d) 5 lakh
(e) 6 lakh
Ans. d
Sol. UPI users can now send Rs 5 lakh for some transactions
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has increased transaction limits
for tax payments using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), allowing people to
transfer Rs 5 lakh in a single transaction.
While announcing its monetary policy statement on August 2024, RBI announced the
enhancement of the limit for tax payments through UPI from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh,
per transaction.
Consumers can now make UPI payments of up to Rs 5 lakh per transaction for the
following categories: a) tax payments, b) hospital and educational services, and c)
IPOs and government securities.
Two additional enhancements were previously introduced through circulars issued in
December 2021 and December 2023.
NPCI has also introduced a new feature called ‘UPI Circle’ on its Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) platform. This feature allows primary UPI account holders to securely
delegate payment responsibilities to trusted secondary users.
Acquiring entities must ensure that the classification of their merchants within MCC-
9311 strictly adheres to the tax payments only. Merchants shall ensure UPI as a
payment mode is enabled for the increased limit for the tax payments category.
What is NPCI?
• The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is an initiative taken by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Bank’s Association (IBA) to operate the
retail payments and settlement systems in India.
• This organization was founded in the year 2008 under the Payment and
Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
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211. In September 2024, the 9th Zanskar Festival 2024 began with remarkable
grandeur in the picturesque village of Sani, signifying a landmark event for the
region, the festival was inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr)
BD Mishra. Which among the following state belong to this festival?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, 9वें जांस्कर महोत्सव 2024 की शुरुआत सानी के सुरम्य गााँव में उल्लेखनीय
भव्यता के साथ हुई, जो इस क्षेत्र के त्रलए एक ऐत्रतहात्रसक घर्ना को दशािता है , इस महोत्सव का
उद् घार्न उपराज्यपाल त्रिगेत्रडयर (डॉ) बीडी त्रमश्रा ने त्रकया। त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से कौन सा राज्य
इस महोत्सव से संबंत्रधत है ?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Assam
(c) Ladakh
(d) Jammu and Kashmir
(e) Nagaland
Ans. c
Sol. Zanskar celebrates 9th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2024
The 9th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2024 began with remarkable grandeur in the
picturesque village of Sani, signifying a landmark event for the region.
The festival was inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra.
This year’s Zanskar Festival is especially significant as it marks the first celebration
since Zanskar was officially declared a district.
The two-day festival showcases a wide array of cultural performances, reflecting the
diverse traditions of the region. Highlights include performances by the Purgi tribes
from Kargil, the Shina community of Drass, the Dard-Aryans from Aryan Valley, and
the Changpa nomads from Changthang.
Cultural teams from Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur, and Uttarakhand are
participating, enriching the festival with their unique traditions.
213. In September 2024, which financial institution, in collaboration with
Digital India’s Common Service Centres (CSCs), disbursed approximately Rs. 100
crore in loans aimed at expanding access to formal credit for underserved
individuals and MSMEs?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रकस त्रवत्तीय संस्थान ने त्रडत्रजर्ल इं त्रडया के कॉमन सत्रविस सेंर्सि (CSCs) के
सहयोग से, वंत्रचत व्यखक्तयों और MSMEs के त्रलए औपचाररक ऋण तक पहुंच का त्रवस्तार
करने के उद्दे श्य से लगभग 100 करोड़ रुपये का ऋण त्रवतररत त्रकया?
(a) Life Insurance Company
(b) Piramal Finance
(c) HDFC Bank
(e) NABARD
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Ans. b
Sol. Piramal Finance join hands with Digital India’s CSCs to Boost Credit Access for
Bharat’s Budget Customers
Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Ltd. (Piramal Finance), a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Piramal Enterprises Ltd., has collaborated with Digital India’s Common Service
Centres (CSCs) to satisfy Bharat’s lending needs by expanding access to formal credit
for underserved persons and MSMEs.
This agreement successfully disbursed approximately Rs. 100 crore in August 2024 to
increase credit availability in semi-urban areas, offering vital financial products such
as house and business loans.
Using CSC’s wide network of over 6 lakh centres, this project intends to assist budget
clients in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, successfully addressing the financial requirements of
underserved regions and expanding financial inclusion.
Piramal Finance will increase its loan offers via CSCs, focussing on underserved areas
to better serve individuals and MSMEs in tier 2 and tier 3 cities.
• Star Health Insurance & Policybazaar join hands to launch SUPER STAR health
insurance plan
• Union Bank of India becomes first major Indian Bank to sign PCAF
insurance products
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214. In September 2024, the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), released by ITU,
ranked countries into five tiers based on their commitment to cybersecurity
across areas such as legal frameworks, technical measures, and capacity
building. How many countries were placed in Tier 1, signifying the highest level
of cybersecurity commitment and being recognized as “Role Modeling”
nations?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, ITU द्वारा जारी वैत्रिक साइबर सुरक्षा सूचकांक (GCI) ने कानूनी ढााँचे,
तकनीकी उपायों और क्षमता त्रनमािण जैसे क्षेत्रों में साइबर सुरक्षा के प्रत्रत उनकी प्रत्रतबर्द्ता के
आधार पर दे शों को पााँच स्तरों में स्थान त्रदया। त्रर्यर 1 में त्रकतने दे श रखे गए, जो साइबर
सुरक्षा प्रत्रतबर्द्ता के उच्चतम स्तर को दशािता है और "रोल मॉडत्रलंग" राष्ट्रों के रूप में पहचाना
जाता है?
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(a) 44
(b) 46
(c) 24
(d) 34
(e) 54
Ans. b
Sol. India ranked among Tier 1 countries in Global Cyber Security Index 2024
India has ranked among Tier 1 countries in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI). It is
issued by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
‘GCI 2024’ has used a five-tier analysis this time. In this, the progress made in cyber
security by various countries is tracked.
This report places 46 countries in Tier 1, the highest category. These countries have
been named “Role Modeling”, which have shown a strong commitment to all
important aspects of cyber security.
The Global Cyber Security Index 2024 reported that India has performed well in
measures such as legal, technical, capacity expansion, and corporations.
215. Which country has launched new research satellite Chamran-1 into orbit?
त्रकस दे श ने नया अनुसंधान उपग्रह चम्रान-1 कक्षा में प्रक्षेत्रपत त्रकया है ?
(a) Iran
(b) Iraq
(c) Israel
(d) Russia
(e) Pakistan
Ans. a
Sol. Iran launches new research satellite Chamran-1 into orbit
Iran successfully launched its Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit on Saturday,
utilising the Qaem-100 rocket developed by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
The launch marks a milestone in Iran’s aerospace program, which has faced scrutiny
and criticism from Western nations due to concerns that the technology could be
repurposed for ballistic missile development.
The Chamran-1 satellite, weighing 60 kilograms, was placed into a 550-kilometer
orbit and it is designed to test “hardware and software systems for orbital maneuver
technology".
The Qaem-100 rocket, a solid-fuel, three-stage vehicle, was previously used in
January for another successful satellite launch.
About Iran
• Capital – Tehran
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• Currency – Rial
• President – Masoud Pezeshkian
• Supreme Leader - Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei
216. In September 2024, HDFC Bank announced its plan to increase the income
of 5 lakh marginal farmers earning less than ₹60,000 annually by 2025 through
its CSR initiative, named __________________________, this initiative, which has
already seen an investment of over ₹5,000 crore in the past decade.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, एचडीएफसी बैंक ने अपनी सीएसआर पहल, त्रजसका नाम
__________________________ है , के माध्यम से 2025 तक सालाना ₹60,000 से कम आय वाले 5
लाख सीमांत त्रकसानों की आय बढाने की अपनी योजना की घोर्णा की, इस पहल में त्रपछले
एक दशक में पहले ही ₹5,000 करोड़ से अत्रधक का त्रनवेश दे खा जा चुका है।
(a) Project Madad
(b) Parivartan
(c) Shakti
(d) Mission Sambhav
(e) Project Roshini
Ans. b
Sol. HDFC Bank’s Parivartan initiative aims to uplift rural communities with
sustainable development programmes
The HDFC Bank is set to increase the income of 5 lakh marginal farmers earning less
than ₹60,000 annually by 2025, scaling up further its over ₹5,000 crore investments in
the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the last decade.
The bank’s focus on rural development reflects our continued commitment to
fostering sustainable growth and uplifting vulnerable communities. Since its
inception in 2014, Parivartan has grown into one of India’s largest CSR programmes,
active in 28 States and 8 Union Territories.
Though following 2013, corporates invested 2 per cent of net profit in the CSR
initiative as it has become mandatory due to Section 135 of the Companies Act,
Bharucha said his bank started the sustainable livelihood initiative (SLI) way back in
2008, giving affordable credit to people.
By way of Parivartan, one of the largest CSR initiatives by a corporate entity in the
country, HDFC Bank Deputy Managing Director (DMD) Kaizad M Bharucha said, they
have been able to touch over 10 crore lives directly and indirectly in ten years and
fostered self-reliance and empowerment in the communities they work with.
In the CSR activities, which first began in Varanasi, the Bank said it spent ₹945.31
crore in FY24, which was up from ₹820.89 crore in FY23 and ₹736.01 crore in FY22.
217. Jafar Hassan has been elected the Prime Minister of which country?
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जफर हसन त्रकस दे श के प्रधानमंत्री चुने गए हैं ?

(a) Oman
(b) Pakistan
(c) Jordan
(d) Somalia
(e) Kuwait
Ans. c
Sol. Jordan's king appoints Jafar Hassan to serve as PM
Jordan’s King Abdullah II tapped a longtime aide to serve as the kingdom’s new
prime minister.
Hassan has a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Geneva and a master’s
degree in public administration from Harvard University.
He will replace the outgoing prime minister, Bisher Al-Khasawneh, whose Cabinet
resigned in the wake of a parliamentary election. Al-Khasawneh has served since
October 2020.
About Jordan
• Capital- Amman
• King- Abdullah II
• PM of Jordan - Jafar Hassan
• Currency- Jordanian Dinar
• Official language- Arabic
• Continent- Asia
• President of Algeria - Abdelmadjid Tebboune
• PM of France - Michel Barnier
218. Where was the 4th Global Bio-India held?
चौथा ग्लोबल बायो-इं त्रडया कहााँ आयोत्रजत त्रकया गया?
(a) Indore
(b) Gurugram
(c) New Delhi
(d) Bengaluru
(e) Hyderabad
Ans. c
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Sol. 4th edition of the Global Bio-India 2024 concludes in New Delhi
The fourth edition of Global Bio-India 2024 successfully concluded after showcasing
India’s biotech prowess.
The three-day event was themed on the potential and opportunities in ‘Biotech
Innovation’ and ‘Bio-manufacturing’ and their impact on the bio economy.
Theme 2024 - Biotech Innovation’ and ‘Bio-manufacturing’.
In Global Bio India, the country’s biotech startups unveiled 11 products that
showcased the country’s emerging talent in biosciences.
The 4th Global Bio-India 2024 was organised by the Department of Biotechnology
under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, and the
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
South Korea was the partner country at the 4th Global Bio-India 2024.
219. Which of the following country will host the 2nd Formal Meeting of the
COP9 Bureau and the 3rd Formal Meeting of the Fund Approval Committee
under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport?
त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से कौन सा दे श COP9 ब्यूरो की दू सरी औपचाररक बैठक और खेल में डोत्रपंग
के खखलाफ यूनेस्को अंतरािष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन के तहत फंड अनुमोदन सत्रमत्रत की तीसरी औपचाररक
बैठक की मेजबानी करे गा?
(a) India
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Nepal
(d) Bhutan
(e) Russia
Ans. a
Sol. India to host high-level international meetings on anti-doping in sports
India is set to host the 2nd Formal Meeting of the COP9 Bureau and the 3rd Formal
Meeting of the Fund Approval Committee under the UNESCO International
Convention against Doping in Sport on in New Delhi.
As Vice-Chairperson of the COP9 Bureau, India has taken the lead in organizing these
high-level gatherings, which will bring together key decision-makers and dignitaries
from across the world.
Hosted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the meetings will see participation
from distinguished delegates representing countries such as Azerbaijan, Barbados,
Estonia, France, Italy, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, The Netherlands,
Türkiye, UAE, and Zambia.
Senior officials from the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport
will also be present, contributing to the discussions in a hybrid format.
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The meetings will serve as a vital platform for countries and international
organizations to deliberate on key issues concerning anti-doping, the development
of fair sports practices, and global collaboration in upholding the principles of
integrity in sport.
These deliberations will be instrumental in strengthening the ongoing fight against
doping, ensuring that athletes around the world can compete in a clean and fair
environment.
220. How many countries participated in the 4th South Asian Junior Athletics
Championship 2024?
चौथी दत्रक्षण एत्रशयाई जूत्रनयर एथलेत्रर्क्स चैंत्रपयनत्रशप 2024 में त्रकतने दे शों ने भाग त्रलया?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
(e) 9
Ans. c
Sol. 4th South Asian Junior Athletics Championship: India at topped the medal tally
The 4th South Asian Junior Athletics Championships was held at the Jawaharlal
Nehru Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
India led the Medal tally by winning 48 medals- 21 gold,22 silver and 5 bronze.
The Sri Lanka team, which gave a tough fight to the Indians, came second with 35
medals—9 gold, 9 silver, and 17 bronze. Bangladesh came third with three bronze
medals. Pakistan and Bhutan failed to win a single medal at the event.
The first South Asian Junior Athletics Championships was held in Sri Lanka in
November 2007. The second edition was held in Ranchi in November 2013, and the
third was held in May 2018 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
All seven countries of the South Asian Athletics Federation (SAFF) -India, Pakistan, Sri
Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal—participated in the 4th South Asian
Junior Athletics Championships.
India competed with the largest contingent of 62 athletes, followed by Sri Lanka with
54, Bangladesh with 16, Maldives with 15, Pakistan with 12, Nepal with 9 and Bhutan
with 5 athletes.
221. What is the theme of the 8th India Water Week 2024, recently inaugurated
by President Draupadi Murmu in New Delhi?
हाल ही में नई त्रदल्ली में राष्ट्रपत्रत द्रौपदी मुमूि द्वारा उद् घार्न त्रकए गए 8वें भारत जल सप्ताह
(a) Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World
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(b) Water Security for Sustainable Development with Equity

(c) Water Cooperation - Coping with 21st Century Challenges
(d) Water and Energy for Inclusive Growth
(e) None of above
Ans. e
Sol. President Murmu inaugurates 8th India Water Week
President Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated 8th India Water Week 2024.
The 8th India Water Week 2024 will start from 17 Sep to 20 Sep in New Delhi.
During the four-day event, around four thousand delegates including two hundred
foreign delegates from 40 countries will participate. More than one hundred
exhibitors and startups will showcase their ideas in the water sector during the
exhibition.
The event will serve as a global platform to elicit ideas and opinions from global-level
decision-makers, researchers, experts, innovators and stakeholders in the field of
water resources from across the world
Theme 2024 - Partnership and cooperation for inclusive water development and
management.
222. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off country's first Vande Metro,
now renamed as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service, between ___________________.
प्रधानमंत्री नरे न्द्र मोदी ने __________________ के बीच दे श की पहली वंदे मेर्रो, त्रजसका नाम अब
नमो भारत रै त्रपड रे ल रखा गया है , को हरी झंडी त्रदखाई।
(a) Bhuj and Ahmedabad
(b) New Delhi and Ahmedabad
(c) New Delhi and Meerut
(d) Bhuj and Varanasi
(e) New Delhi and Katra
Ans. a
Sol. PM Modi launches India's first 'Namo Bharat Rapid Rail' connecting Ahmedabad
and Bhuj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off country's first Vande Metro, now
renamed as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service, between Bhuj and Ahmedabad.
The Ahmedabad-Bhuj Vande Metro service will stop at nine stations and cover the
360-kilometre distance in 5 hours and 45 minutes at a top speed of 110 kilometres
per hour.
Developed on the same platform as the Vande Bharat Express, the Vande Metro train
is a self-propelled train set designed for short-distance inter-city travel. However,
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unlike Vande Bharat which is a semi-high speed 160 kmph train set, the Vande Metro
trains will have a maximum speed limit of 130 kmph.
223. The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has selected IT major
__________________ to develop its NextGen digital platform.
भारतीय जीवन बीमा त्रनगम (LIC) ने अपने नेक्स्टजेन त्रडत्रजर्ल प्लेर्फॉमि को त्रवकत्रसत करने
के त्रलए आईर्ी प्रमुख __________________ का चयन त्रकया है।
(a) Infosys
(b) Wipro
(c) HCL
(d) TCS
(e) Both a and d
Ans. a
Sol. LIC selects Infosys for NextGen digital insurance platform project
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has selected IT major Infosys to develop
its NextGen digital platform.
It will be an integrated end-to-end digital insurance solution providing “excellent
services to customers, business lifecycle management and operational activities for
sales intermediaries and digital front-end platform for branch employees".
The digital platform will be modular, flexible, cloud-native and have platform driven
architecture capable of quickly adopting innovative technologies, new products and
features.
It will form the foundation for building high value business applications such as the
customer and sales super apps, portals and digital branch for LIC.
224. National Engineers Day is celebrated every year on 15 September. What is
the theme of National Engineer's Day 2024?
राष्ट्रीय इं जीत्रनयर त्रदवस हर साल 15 त्रसतंबर को मनाया जाता है। राष्ट्रीय इं जीत्रनयर त्रदवस
(a) Engineering for a Sustainable Future
(b) Engineering for A Healthy Planet
(c) Smart Engineering for a Better World
(d) The Role of Engineers in Developing India
(e) Innovating for a Sustainable Future
Ans. e
Sol. 15 September - National Engineers Day
India celebrates National Engineer's Day on September 15, commemorating the birth
anniversary of engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a pioneer in the field of
engineering.
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The day is observed to honour his contributions to the development of India in the
fields of engineering, education and economy.
Theme 2024 - Innovating for a Sustainable Future
Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was awarded Bharata Ratna by the Government of
India in 1955.
225. World Patient Safety Day is observed every year on which day?
त्रवि रोगी सुरक्षा त्रदवस हर साल त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 16 September
(b) 17 September
(c) 18 September
(d) 19 September
(e) 20 September
Ans. b
Sol. 17 September - World Patient Safety Day
World Patient Safety Day is an annual observance on September 17th, established by
the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Objective - To raise global awareness about patient safety, promote actions to
enhance safety in healthcare, and encourage stakeholders to unite for safer
healthcare practices.
Theme 2024 - Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety
In 2019, the 72nd World Health Assembly passed a resolution to establish World
Patient Safety Day as a global health priority. The WHO began global campaigns each
year, focusing on various themes within patient safety, such as safe childbirth,
medication safety, and the empowerment of patients and caregivers.
226. Who has been elected as the new Chief Minister of Delhi after the
resignation of Arvind Kejriwal?
अरत्रवंद केजरीवाल के इस्तीफे के बाद त्रदल्ली के नए मुिमंत्री के रूप में त्रकसे चुना गया है?
(a) Sourav Bhardwaj
(b) Atishi
(c) Manish Sisodia
(d) Sanjay Singh
(e) Raghav Chadda
Ans. b
Sol. Arvind Kejriwal resigns as Chief Minister, Atishi stakes claim to top post
Aam Aadmi Party legislators in New Delhi have elected State Minister Atishi as the
new Chief Minister-designate in place of Arvind Kejriwal.
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Atishi's name was proposed by Kejriwal at the meeting of the legislature party, and it
was unanimously accepted by the AAP MLAs.
Ms Atishi now holds key portfolios in the Delhi government such as Education and
Public Works Department.
WHO IS ATISHI?
• An Oxford University alumna and a Rhodes scholar, Atishi is considered close
to Kejriwal and former deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, under whom she
worked as an advisor till 2018.
• Apart from being the only woman minister in the Delhi Cabinet, she is also in
charge of 14 portfolios, including education, finance, public works
department, revenue and services.
• Her electoral career got off to an unsuccessful start as she was defeated by
cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir from East Delhi Lok Sabha
constituency in 2019.
• However, she was elected from the Kalkaji seat in the 2020 Delhi Assembly
polls, defeating BJP’s Dharambir Singh by over 11,000 votes.
227. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the
foundation stone for multiple development projects of railways, road, power,
housing, and finance sectors worth ________________________ in Ahmedabad,
Gujarat.
प्रधानमंत्री नरे न्द्र मोदी ने गुजरात के अहमदाबाद में ________________________ मूल्य की रे लवे,
सड़क, त्रबजली, आवास और त्रवत्त क्षेत्रों की कई त्रवकास पररयोजनाओं का उद् घार्न और
त्रशलान्यास त्रकया।
(a) Rs 5000 crore
(b) Rs 8000 crore
(c) Rs 10000 crore
(d) Rs 20000 crore
(e) Rs 15000 crore
Ans. b
Sol. PM Modi inaugurates and lays the foundation stone for multiple development
projects in Ahmedabad
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone
for multiple development projects of railways, road, power, housing, and finance
sectors worth more than Rs 8,000 crore in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Modi inaugurated India’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Ahmedabad and Bhuj
earlier. He also flagged off several Vande Bharat trains on routes - Nagpur to
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Secunderabad, Kolhapur to Pune, Agra Cantt to Banaras, Durg to Visakhapatnam,

Pune to Hubballi, and the first 20-coach Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to Delhi.
Further, he launched the Single Window IT System (SWITS) of the International
Financial Services Centres Authority.
The Prime Minister mentioned the announcement of a special PM package worth Rs
2 lakh crore which will benefit more than 4 crore youth. He stated that the
government will also pay the first salary for the first job in companies if they hire the
youth. He also mentioned increasing the limit of Mudra loans from Rs 10 lakh to Rs
20 lakh.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of several key projects, including the
quadrupling of the Samakhiali – Gandhidham and Gandhidham – Adipur railway
lines, the development of iconic roads in AMC, Ahmedabad, and the construction of
flyover bridges over Bakrol, Hathijan, Ramol, and Panjarpol Junction.
The Prime Minister inaugurated a 30 MW solar system, a 35 Megawatt BESS Solar PV
Project at Kutch Lignite Thermal Power Station, Kutch and 220 Kilovolt substations at
Morbi and Rajkot.
The Prime Minister launched the Single Window IT System (SWITS) of the
International Financial Services Centres Authority, designed to streamline financial
services.
The Prime Minister sanctioned more than 30,000 houses under the Pradhan Mantri
Awas Yojana- Gramin and released the first installment for these homes. He also
launched the construction of houses under the PMAY Scheme and handed over
completed houses under both the Urban and Rural segments of the PMAY to the
beneficiaries of the state.
228. In September 2024, During the Hindi Diwas Celebrations held at Bharat
Mandapam, New Delhi, which of the following departments was awarded the
prestigious Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar for best performance in the Official
Language Hindi category (for Ministries/Departments with less than 300
personnel)?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारत मंडपम, नई त्रदल्ली में आयोत्रजत त्रहंदी त्रदवस समारोह के दौरान,
त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस त्रवभाग को राजभार्ा त्रहंदी श्रेणी (300 से कम कत्रमियों वाले
मंत्रालयों/त्रवभागों के त्रलए) में सविश्रेि प्रदशिन के त्रलए प्रत्रतत्रित राजभार्ा कीत्रति पुरस्कार से
सम्मात्रनत त्रकया गया?
(a) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
(b) Ministry of Home Affairs
(c) Department of Revenue
(d) Ministry of Culture
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(e) Ministry of External Affairs

Ans. a
Sol. Rajbhasha Kirti Award to Department of Administrative Reforms and Public
Grievances
During the Hindi Diwas Celebrations and All India Official Language Conference
organized on the occasion of Hindi Diwas at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the
Secretary, Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, V. Srinivas was awarded the
Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar by the Hon’ble Home Minister and Cooperation Minister,
Amit Shah.
This award has been given for the best performance in the Official Language Hindi,
to the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, in the category
of Ministries / Departments with less than 300 personnel, by the Department of
Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs for the year 2023-24.
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances is committed to
the effective implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Union and as a
result of these efforts, the use of the Official Language in the Department is steadily
increasing.
There is a joint Hindi Advisory Committee of DARPG, DoPT and DoP&PW to monitor
the implementation of, Official Language Policy in the Ministry. Its meetings are
being held promptly under the chairmanship of the Hon'ble Minister of State for
Personnel.
Official Language Implementation Committee has been constituted in the
Department under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Administrative
Reforms and Public Grievances.
229. PM Narendra Modi launched ‘SUBHADRA’, the flagship Scheme of the
Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Which of the following
statements is/are CORRECT regarding the launch of the 'SUBHADRA' scheme-
(i) The SUBHADRA scheme is aimed at covering over 1 crore women, with each
eligible woman receiving Rs. 1,00,000 over 10 years.
(ii) Under the SUBHADRA scheme, all eligible beneficiaries between the age of
21-60 years would receive Rs. 50,000/- over 5 years between 2024-25 to 2028-
29.
(iii) An amount of Rs 10,000/- per annum in two equal installments will be
credited directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-enabled and DBT-enabled bank
account.
(a) only i
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(b) only i & ii

(c) only ii & iii
(d) all are correct
Ans. c
Sol. PM Modi launches ‘SUBHADRA’ - the largest women-centric scheme in
Bhubaneswar
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched ‘SUBHADRA’, the flagship Scheme of
the Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
It is the largest, single women-centric scheme and is expected to cover more than 1
crore women. The prime minister also initiated the fund transfer into the bank
accounts of more than 10 lakh women.
Under the SUBHADRA scheme, all eligible beneficiaries between the age of 21-60
years would receive Rs. 50,000/- over 5 years between 2024-25 to 2028-29. An
amount of Rs 10,000/- per annum in two equal installments will be credited directly
to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-enabled and DBT-enabled bank account.
Modi also laid the foundation stone dedicated to the nation's Railway Projects worth
more than Rs 2800 crore and laid the foundation stone for National Highway Projects
worth more than Rs 1000 crore.
The Prime Minister released the 1st installment of assistance to nearly 10 lakh
beneficiaries under PMAY-G of around 14 states, took part in Grih Pravesh
celebrations for 26 lakh beneficiaries of PMAY (Gramin and Urban) from across the
country and handed over house keys to PMAY (Gramin and Urban) beneficiaries.
Further, he launched Awaas+ 2024 App, for a survey of additional households for
PMAY-G, and the Operational Guidelines of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban
(PMAY-U) 2.0.
230. Consider the following points about the NPS Vatsalya for Minors that
Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharama, recently launched:
(i) Nirmala Sitharaman announced the NPS Vatsalya scheme in her 2023-24
union budget speech.
(ii) The NPS Vatsalya will be regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority (PFRDA).
(iii) National Pension System (NPS) Vatsalya is for minors under 18 years of age
and who are residents of India.
(iv) Each NPS subscriber will be provided with a unique 12-digit alphanumeric
PRAN number that remains with the subscriber until the end.
How many given point(s) is/are INCORRECT?
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(a) only one

(b) only two
(c) only three
(d) all are correct
Ans. a
Sol. Nirmala Sitharaman launches NPS Vatsalya for Minors
Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the NPS Vatsalya scheme
for minors in New Delhi.
The event was attended by schoolchildren and was held simultaneously in 75
locations across the country. She also distributed the Permanent Retirement Account
Number (PRAN) cards to new minor subscribers.
Nirmala Sitharaman announced the NPS Vatsalya scheme in her 2024-25 union
budget speech.
The NPS Vatsalya will be regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development
Authority (PFRDA).
About NPS Vatsalya
• National Pension System (NPS) Vatsalya is for minors under 18 years of age
and who are residents of India.
• The NPS Vatsalya account is not for non-resident Indians (NRI).
• An NPS -Tier II account will be opened in the name of the minor.
• A Tier-II account is a voluntary savings pension scheme linked to the
subscriber's Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN).
• Each National Pension System subscriber is provided with a unique 12-digit
alphanumeric PRAN number that remains with the subscriber until the end.
• The minimum contribution under the NPS Vatsalya scheme is Rs 1000 per
year, with no maximum limit.
• The parents can contribute on behalf of the minor.
• The lock-in period is three years. After three years, the subscriber can partially
withdraw 25 per cent of the corpus (the invested amount plus the return on
the amount) for education, specified illness, and disability.
• The partial withdrawal is allowed only three times the duration of the scheme.
231. In September 2024, Salima Imtiaz became the first woman from which
country to be named in the ICC's international panel of development umpires,
making her eligible to officiate in women's bilateral international matches and
ICC women's events?
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त्रसतंबर 2024 में, सलीमा इखियाज त्रकस दे श की पहली मत्रहला बनी ं त्रजन्ें ICC के त्रवकास
अंपायरों के अंतरराष्ट्रीय पैनल में नात्रमत त्रकया गया, त्रजससे वह मत्रहलाओं के त्रद्वपक्षीय
अंतरराष्ट्रीय मैचों और ICC मत्रहला आयोजनों में अंपायररं ग करने के त्रलए पात्र हो गईं?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Pakistan
(d) Oman
(e) India
Ans. c
Sol. Saleema Imtiaz becomes first Pakistan woman to be nominated as International
Umpire
Saleema Imtiaz became the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC
international panel of development umpires.
Imtiaz’s nomination on the panel means she is now eligible to officiate in women’s
bilateral international matches and ICC women’s events.
Imtiaz joined the PCB’s women’s umpires panel in 2008 and has officiated in several
Asian Cricket Council tournaments over the last three years.
Imtiaz’s first on-field appointment in a bilateral series will see her officiate the three-
match T20 series between Pakistan women and South Africa women which begins at
Multan.
About International Cricket Council (ICC)
• The International Cricket Council is the global governing body of cricket.
• It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives
from Australia, England and South Africa.
• It was renamed as the International Cricket Conference in 1965, and took up
its current name in 1987.
• Formation - 15 June 1909
• Headquarters - Dubai, UAE
• Chairman – Jay Shah (replace Greg Barclay) effect from 1 Dec 2024
• Deputy Chairman - Imran Khwaja (Singapore)
• CEO - Geoff Allardice (Australia)
• General Manager – Wasim Khan
• Membership - 108 members
232. Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Sashastra Seema
Bal (SSB)?
सशस्त्र सीमा बल (एसएसबी) का महात्रनदे शक त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) Rajwinder Singh Bhatti
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(b) B Srinivasan
(c) Tejinder Singh
(d) Daljit Singh Chaudhary
(e) Amrit Mohan Prasad
Ans. e
Sol. Senior IPS officer Amrit Mohan Prasad appointed as Chief of SSB
Senior IPS officer Amrit Mohan Prasad has been appointed as the Director General of
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
Prasad, a 1989-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Odisha cadre, is presently
working as Special Director General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Prasad’s appointment to
the post of Director General, SSB for a tenure up to the date of his superannuation
on August 31, 2025.
The vacancy necessitated after SSB chief Daljit Singh Chaudhary was appointed as
the DG of Border Security Force (BSF) on August 28.
The SSB guards the country’s frontiers with Nepal and Bhutan.
• DG of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) - Rajwinder Singh Bhatti
• Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command - Air Marshal
Ashutosh Dixit
233. Who has been appointed the new head coach of the Indian women's
football team?
भारतीय मत्रहला फुर्बॉल र्ीम का नया मुि कोच त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) Laitonjam Julia Devi
(b) Bhaichung Bhutia
(c) Poonam Sharma
(d) Karthika Angamuthu
(e) Santosh Kashyap
Ans. e
Sol. Santosh Kashyap appointed new head coach of Indian women's football team
All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Santosh Kashyap as the new head
coach of the national senior women's team, replacing former international player
Chaoba Devi at the helm of affairs.
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Kashyap's first assignment will be the SAFF Women's Championships to be held in

Kathmandu, Nepal, from October 17 to 30.
A former India international, Kashyap has almost a decade of coaching experience in
the I-League, managing clubs like Mohun Bagan, Aizawl FC and Mumbai FC among
others.
The 58-year-old has also been the assistant coach of NorthEast United FC, and most
recently of Odisha FC, in the Indian Super League.
Kashyap will have Priya PV as his assistant coach and Raghuvir Pravin Khanolkar as
the goalkeeper coach.
Recent Appointments
• Chief Minister of Delhi - Atishi (Arvind Kejriwal)
• President of International Hockey Federation - Tayyab Ikram
Verma
234. Who has been appointed by India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and
Waterways (MoPSW) as its brand ambassador?
भारत के बंदरगाह, जहाजरानी और जलमागि मंत्रालय (MoPSW) ने त्रकसे अपना िांड एं बेसडर
त्रनयुक्त त्रकया है ?
(a) Esha Sing
(b) Rhythm Sangwan
(c) Heena Sidhu
(d) Manu Bhaker
(e) Neeraj Chopra
Ans. d
Sol. Manu Bhaker appointed brand ambassador for MoPSW
India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has appointed Manu
Bhaker, the double Olympic medal winner, as a brand ambassador.
Bhaker, the shooting ace who won Medals in shooting in the recent Summer
Olympics held at Paris, is the daughter of a Marine Engineer.
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) - Sarbananda Sonowal
• Alia Bhatt - French cosmetic maker L'Oreal Paris
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235. A two-day national symposium of the National Disaster Management
Authority and the Army Southern Command entitled Exercise AIKYA begin in
which city?
राष्ट्रीय आपदा प्रबंधन प्रात्रधकरण और सेना दत्रक्षणी कमान की दो त्रदवसीय राष्ट्रीय संगोिी
त्रजसका शीर्िक अभ्यास AIKYA है, त्रकस शहर में शुरू हुई?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Chennai
(c) Kochi
(d) Hyderabad
(e) Dehradun
Ans. b
Sol. National Symposium ‘Exercise AIKYA’ on Disaster Management begin in Chennai
A two-day national symposium of the National Disaster Management Authority and
the Army Southern Command entitled Exercise AIKYA begin in Chennai.
The primary aim of the exercise is to enhance disaster preparedness and foster
robust collaboration among key stakeholders.
The exercise will feature simulations, technology discussions and expert insights into
various roles of disaster management.
Representatives from Railways, transport, civil aviation, health, environment and
climate change departments State and National disaster management authorities
and the Indian army will be present. IMD officials, National Remote sensing centres,
the Central Water Commission and the Forest Survey of India will also participate in
the symposium.
236. What is the current rate of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation as of
August 2024?
अगस्त 2024 तक थोक मूल्य सूचकांक (WPI) मुद्रास्फीत्रत की वतिमान दर क्या है ?
(a) 1.11%
(b) 1.23%
(c) 1.31%
(d) 1.41%
(e) 1.71%
Ans. c
Sol. WPI inflation drops to 4-month low of 1.31% in August
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India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation fell to a four-month low of 1.31
per cent on an annual basis in August from 2.04 per cent in July due to a reduction in
the prices of manufactured products and food items, according to data released by
the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Food prices inflation stood at 3.11 per cent in August as compared to 3.45 per cent in
July.
Within food articles, the prices of cereals (8.44 per cent), paddy (9.12 per cent), and
pulses (18.57 per cent) decelerated. While there was a slight deceleration in the
prices of onions (65.75 per cent), inflation remained in double digits.
On the other hand, the prices of potatoes (77.96 per cent) and fruits (16.7 per cent)
accelerated during the month.
Previous Months WPI-based Wholesale inflation in India
• January 2024 – 0.27%
• February 2024 – 0.20%
• March 2024 – 0.53%
• April 2024 – 1.26%
• May 2024 – 2.61%
• June 2024 – 3.36%
• July 2024 – 2.04%
• August 2024 – 1.31%
237. Which bank has recently introduced ‘Aditi’, a GenAI-powered virtual
relationship manager, to enhance the digital customer service experience?
हाल ही में त्रकस बैंक ने त्रडत्रजर्ल ग्राहक सेवा अनुभव को बढाने के त्रलए GenAI-संचात्रलत
वचुिअल ररलेशनत्रशप मैनेजर 'अत्रदत्रत' की शुरुआत की है ?
(a) Bank of India
(b) Bank of Baroda
(d) Axis Bank
(e) HDFC Bank
Ans. b
Sol. Bank of Baroda introduces GenAI-powered virtual relationship manager for
conversational banking
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has introduced ‘Aditi’, a GenAI-powered virtual relationship
manager, to enhance the digital customer service experience.
These human-like interface presented in the form of digital avatars, offer
conversational banking across a range of services.
Available on the bank’s web portal, the capability supports audio, video and chat-
based assistance ensuring 24x7 banking services with multilingual support. This
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service is being gradually rolled out to our existing customers through an enrollment
process available on the bank’s website.
In addition, BoB has also launched a GenAI-enabled knowledge management
platform, ‘GyanSahay.AI’ for its employees.
About Bank of Baroda (BOB)
• Founded - 1908
• Headquarters - Vadodara, Gujarat
• MD & CEO - Debadatta Chand
• Chairman – Hasmukh Adhia
• Tagline - India's International Bank
238. India defeated which team to win the 8th Men’s Asian Hockey Champions
Trophy?
भारत ने त्रकस र्ीम को हराकर 8वी ं पुरुर् एत्रशयाई हॉकी चैंत्रपयंस र्र ॉफी जीती?
(a) Pakistan
(b) China
(c) Bhutan
(d) South Korea
(e) Malaysia
Ans. b
Sol. India wins Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for record 5th time
The Indian men's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, defeated host China 1-0 in
the final to win the Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for a record fifth time.
The final match of the 8th Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 was played at the
Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City.
Defending champion India had earlier won the trophy in 2011,2016,2018 and 2023.
In the final, Jugraj Singh scored the only winning goal of the match in the 51 minutes.
India was the only team in the 8th Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy to defeat
all its opponents and remain unbeaten in the tournament.
In the league stage, India defeated China 3-0, Japan 5-1, Malaysia 8-1, South Korea
3-1 and Pakistan 2-1.
In the semi-final match, India defeated South Korea 4-1 to reach its sixth final of the
Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy.
This was the first tournament the Indian hockey team was playing without its
legendary goalkeeper, PR Sreejesh, who retired after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Award winners of the 8th Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy -
• Top scorer of the tournament- Yang Jihun (South Korea; 9 goals)
• Promising goalkeeper of the tournament- Kim Jaehan (South Korea)
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• Best goalkeeper of the tournament- Wang Caiyu (China)

• Rising star of the tournament- Shahid Hannan (Pakistan)
• Player of the tournament- Harmanpreet Singh (India)
• Man of the final match- Lin Changliang (China)
239. World Bamboo Day is observed every year on which day?
त्रवि बांस त्रदवस हर वर्ि त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है?
(a) 16 September
(b) 17 September
(c) 18 September
(d) 19 September
(e) 20 September
Ans. c
Sol. 18 September - World Bamboo Day
World Bamboo Day is observed every year on 18 September.
Objective - To increase the awareness of bamboo globally to promote cultivation and
usages of bamboo as well as traditional uses locally for community and economic
development.
Theme 2024 - Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation, and Design
The World Bamboo Organization (WBO) proclaimed September 18 as World Bamboo
Day in 2009, during the eighth World Bamboo Congress in Bangkok. It was decided
upon with the unanimous consent of delegates from almost 100 nations.
This celebration was initiated by Kamesh Salam, former President of WBO. Since
then, this day is a world-wide event gathering hundreds of thousands of people to
manifest the importance of bamboo as a plant companion for humanity.
240. The International Day for Interventional Cardiology is observed annually
on which day?
इं र्रवेंशनल कात्रडि योलॉजी के त्रलए अंतरािष्ट्रीय त्रदवस प्रत्रतवर्ि त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 16 September
(b) 17 September
(c) 18 September
(d) 19 September
(e) 20 September
Ans. a
Sol. 16 September - International Day for Interventional Cardiology
The International Day for Interventional Cardiology is observed annually on
September 16.
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This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the critical field of interventional
cardiology and its pivotal role in treating heart diseases through minimally invasive
procedures.
As cardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading cause of death globally, the
importance of this specialized field cannot be overstated.
The first coronary angioplasty was performed by Dr. Andreas Grüntzig on 16
September 1977. Since then, angioplasty has been the procedure that has saved the
most grams of myocardium at risk worldwide.
241. In September 2024, India’s maritime collaborated with which of the
following countries to focus on green shipping, digitalization, and sustainable
development under the Green Strategic Partnership expanded to include areas
such as port modernization, green maritime technology, hydrogen, and
ammonia-based fuels, and the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in
India?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारत की समुद्री नीत्रत ने हररत रणनीत्रतक साझेदारी के तहत हररत त्रशत्रपंग,
त्रडत्रजर्लीकरण और सतत त्रवकास पर ध्यान केंत्रद्रत करने के त्रलए त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस दे श
के साथ सहयोग त्रकया, त्रजसमें बंदरगाह आधुत्रनकीकरण, हररत समुद्री प्रौद्योत्रगकी, हाइडर ोजन
और अमोत्रनया आधाररत ईंधन और भारत में उत्कृष्ट्ता केंद्र (सीओई) की स्थापना जैसे क्षेत्रों को
शात्रमल त्रकया गया?
(a) Finland
(b) Norway
(c) Sweden
(d) Denmark
(e) Spain
Ans. d
Sol. India-Denmark Maritime collaboration gathers momentum with focus on Green
Shipping, Digitalization, and Sustainable Development
India and Denmark’s maritime relations continue to strengthen, with both nations
working closely to advance sustainable maritime practices.
Under the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership, the collaboration has
expanded across key areas such as Quality shipping, Cooperation on Port State
Control, Maritime training and education, research and development, Piracy, Green
maritime technology, shipbuilding, and green shipping.
Denmark, a global leader in sustainable maritime technologies, has been sharing its
expertise in green and digital solutions, aligning with India’s goals under the
Sagarmala initiative and the Maritime India Vision 2030.
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Both countries are focusing on decarbonisation efforts, with joint projects aimed at
developing hydrogen and ammonia-based fuels for ships.
India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 aims to decarbonize its ports, and Denmark’s
success in offshore wind energy is expected to further contribute to renewable
energy solutions in Indian ports.
As part of the Joint Action Plan on Green Strategic Partnership (2021-2026), both
countries are set to continue their collaboration on port modernization, maritime
digitalization, green fuel development, and advanced seafarer training. With
Denmark’s leadership in green maritime technologies and India’s growing maritime
infrastructure,
this partnership is poised to drive global innovation and sustainability in the maritime
sector.
The scope of the MoU signed in 2019 and revised in 2022, has been widened by
adding a dedicated clause for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in
India.
About Denmark
• Capital- Copenhagen
• Currency- Danish krone
• Prime Minister - Mette Frederiksen
242. In September 2024, The Union Cabinet approved the proposal of the
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
rates for RABI Season, 2024 (from 01.10.2024 to 31.03.2025). Which among the
following point(s) is/are INCORRECT regarding this?
(i) The Union Cabinet approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the
Rabi Season 2024 to ensure the availability of Sodium and Nitrogen fertilizers
at subsidized prices.
(ii) The subsidy on these fertilizers is governed by the NBS Scheme w.e.f. 01
.04.2015.
(iii) The tentative budgetary requirement for Rabi season 2024 would be
approximately Rs.24,475.53 crore.
(a) i & ii
(b) ii & iii
(c) iii & i
(d) All are correct
(e) All are incorrect
Ans. a
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Sol. Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for Rabi Season 2024 on
Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the
proposal of the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers for fixing the Nutrient Based
Subsidy (NBS) rates for RABI Season, 2024 (from 01.10.2024 to 31.03.2025) on
Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers.
The tentative budgetary requirement for Rabi season 2024 would be approximately
Rs.24,475.53 crore.
The subsidy on P&K fertilizers will be provided based on approved rates for Rabi
2024 (applicable from 01.10.2024 to 31.03.2025) to ensure smooth availability of
these fertilizers to the farmers at affordable prices.
The government is making available 28 grades of P&K fertilizers to farmers at
subsidized prices through fertilizer manufacturers/importers.
The subsidy on P&K fertilizers is governed by the NBS Scheme w.e.f. 01 .04.2010. By
its farmer-friendly approach, the Government is committed to ensuring the
availability of P&K fertilizers to the farmers at affordable prices.
Benefits -
• Availability of fertilizers to farmers at subsidized, affordable, and reasonable
prices will be ensured.
• Rationalization of subsidy on P&K fertilizers given recent trends in the
international prices of fertilizers and inputs.
243. During the 4th RE-Invest Summit hosted by the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Leading
renewable energy (RE) project developers, manufacturing companies, banks,
and financial institutions committed close ____________ to the development of RE
projects by 2030.
नवीन एवं नवीकरणीय ऊजाि मंत्रालय (एमएनआरई) और भारतीय उद्योग पररसंघ
(सीआईआई) द्वारा आयोत्रजत चौथे नवीकरणीय ऊजाि त्रनवेश त्रशखर सम्मेलन के दौरान, अग्रणी
नवीकरणीय ऊजाि (आरई) पररयोजना डे वलपसि, त्रवत्रनमािण कंपत्रनयों, बैंकों और त्रवत्तीय
संस्थानों ने 2030 तक नवीकरणीय ऊजाि पररयोजनाओं के त्रवकास के त्रलए करीब _______
प्रत्रतबर्द्ता जताई।
(a) Rs 12.45 trillion
(b) Rs 22.45 trillion
(c) Rs 32.45 trillion
(d) Rs 42.45 trillion
(e) Rs 52.45 trillion
Ans. c
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Sol. Banks, FIs to invest Rs 32.5 trillion in renewable energy by 2030: Centre
Leading renewable energy (RE) project developers, manufacturing companies, banks,
and financial institutions committed close to $386 billion or around Rs 32.45 trillion
to the development of RE projects by 2030.
This commitment was made at the inaugural ceremony of the 4th RE-Invest Summit
hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and, Confederation of
Indian Industry (CII).
Public sector and private project developers have committed to building close to 570
gigawatts (Gw) of RE capacity.
Reliance Industries (RIL) led the pack with a commitment of 100 Gw of capacity
addition by 2030. It is followed by NTPC with 41.3 Gw and ReNew with 40 Gw of
commitment.
Additionally, ReNew will set up 6 Gw of ingot-wafer, solar cell, and module
manufacturing.
This target is one of India’s commitments on global platforms, including G20 and the
UNFCC.
Additionally, banks and financial institutions (FIs) submitted a commitment of Rs 24.8
trillion for financing RE projects in the country.
State-owned REC leads the pack with Rs 6 trillion of investment commitment,
followed by dedicated renewable financing body IREDA, which will invest Rs 5 trillion.
State owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has made an investment commitment
of Rs 3 trillion.
Among the banks, SBI made the largest announcement with Rs 5 trillion of
investment undertakings, followed by PNB.
244. In September 2024, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India
(PMBI) has signed an MoU with which company to provide high-quality generic
medicines through the establishment of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in coal field
areas?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, फामािस्यूत्रर्कर्ल् एं ड मेत्रडकल त्रडवाइसेस ब्यूरो ऑफ इं त्रडया (पीएमबीआई)
ने कोयला क्षेत्रों में जन और्त्रध केंद्रों की स्थापना के माध्यम से उच्च गुणवत्ता वाली जेनेररक
दवाएं प्रदान करने के त्रलए त्रकस कंपनी के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं ?
(a) Bharat Coking Coal Limited
(b) Serum Institute of India
(c) Mankind Pharma
(d) Zydus Lifesciences
(e) Coal India Limited
Ans. e
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Sol. PMBI and Coal India Limited sign MoU to provide high-quality generic
medicines through establishment of Jan Aushadhi Kendras
In a significant milestone under the mission to provide quality generic medicines and
surgical equipments at affordable prices to the masses, the Pharmaceuticals and
Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) and Coal India Limited have signed an MoU
for the opening of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the premises of every coal field, selected
hospitals, or any suitable location specified or decided by Coal India Limited.
The objective of this MoU is to provide high-quality generic medicines to the
workforce and communities associated with Coal India, through the establishment of
Jan Aushadhi Kendras across Coal India premises, these medicines will help workers,
residents, and families save out of pocket expenditure, and will give employment
opportunities to entrepreneurs in the project areas
These Kendras will be located at following locations -
1. CIL-HQ (Coal India Limited) - Kolkata, West Bengal
2. ECL (Eastern Coalfields Limited) - Sanctoria, West Bengal
3. CCL (Central Coalfields Limited) - Ranchi, Jharkhand
4. BCCL (Bharat Coking Coal Limited) - Dhanbad, Jharkhand
5. CCL (Central Coalfields Limited) - Ranchi, Jharkhand
6. SECL (South Eastern Coalfields Limited) - Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
7. WCL (Western Coalfields Limited) - Nagpur, Maharashtra
8. NCL (Northern Coalfields Limited) - Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
9. MCL (Mahanadi Coalfields Limited) - Sambalpur, Orissa
10. NEC (North Eastern Coalfields) - Margherita, Assam
11. CMPDIL (Central Mining Planning & Design) - Ranchi, Jharkhand
245. Consider the following points about the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat
Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) Scheme, which was recently approved by the Union
Cabinet-
(i) The Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan aimed at improving the
socio-economic conditions of tribal communities.
(ii) Union Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman proposed the scheme in her
2024-25 Union Budget speech.
(iii) The duration of the PMJUGA scheme is ten years.
(iv) The total allocation for the scheme is Rs.79,156 crore, of which the central
government's share will be Rs. 22,823 crore, and the State government's share
will be Rs.56,333 crore.
Which among the following point(s) is/are INCORRECT regarding this scheme?
(a) i and ii
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(b) ii and iii

(c) iii and iv
(d) iv and i
(e) all are correct
Ans. c
Sol. Center approves PMJUGA scheme for holistic Tribal Development
The Union Cabinet, in a meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved a new
scheme, Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) to improve the
socio-economic condition of the country's tribal majority villages and aspirational
districts.
The scheme seeks to utilise the existing central government scheme to achieve the
objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) scheme.
Union Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman proposed the scheme in her 2024-25
Union Budget speech.
The duration of the PMJUGA scheme is five years.
The total allocation for the scheme is Rs.79,156 crore, of which the central
government's share will be Rs.56,333 crore, and the State government's share will be
Rs. 22,823 crore.
The PMJUGA scheme will be implemented in 549 districts and 2,740 blocks in all
tribal majority villages and aspirational districts of 30 States / Union Territories.
According to the government, the scheme is expected to cover 63,000 villages and
benefit more than 5 crore tribal people.
According to the 2011 census, the tribal population in the country was 10.45 crore.
The PMJUGA scheme comprises 25 interventions to be implemented by 17 Union
Ministries. The task and funds for the concerned ministries will be allocated under
the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) in the next 5 years to
achieve the following four goals -
1. Development of Enabling Infrastructure
2. Economic Empowerment
3. Access to Good Education
4. Healthy Living
246. In September 2024, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) signed an MoU with
Monash University to facilitate collaboration in joint research, education, and
executive training in railway engineering through the Monash Institute of
Railway Technology (IRT). Monash University belongs to which of the following
country?
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त्रसतंबर 2024 में, गत्रत शखक्त त्रवित्रवद्यालय (GSV) ने मोनाश इं स्टीट्यूर् ऑफ रे लवे र्े क्नोलॉजी
(IRT) के माध्यम से रे लवे इं जीत्रनयररं ग में संयुक्त अनुसंधान, त्रशक्षा और कायिकारी प्रत्रशक्षण में
सहयोग की सुत्रवधा के त्रलए मोनाश त्रवित्रवद्यालय के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर
त्रकए। मोनाश त्रवित्रवद्यालय त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस दे श से संबंत्रधत है ?
(a) New Zealand
(b) Australia
(c) Japan
(d) USA
(e) France
Ans. b
Sol. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Monash University Sign MoU to Enhance
Railway Engineering Research and Education
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) signed an MoU with Monash University, Australia
to facilitate collaboration in joint research, education, and executive training in
railway engineering through the Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT).
The establishment of a joint research lab focusing on advanced technological railway
engineering will be explored together with opportunities for collaboration on future
industrial projects that will return mutual benefits to both parties and advance
Australian and Indian railway systems.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), Vadodara was established through an Act of
Parliament in 2022, to create best in class manpower and talent for the entire
transportation and logistics sectors.
GSV is a “first of its kind” university aiming to fulfill the mandate of the National
Developmental Plans(PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 2021 and National
Logistics Policy 2022) across railways, aviation, shipping, ports, highways, roads, and
waterways etc.
247. In September 2024, The government has notified the National Bank for
Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) as a public financial
institution that will help the government fortify the nation's infrastructure
finance structures, under which act?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, सरकार ने नेशनल बैंक फॉर फाइनेंत्रसंग इं फ्रास्टर क्चर एं ड डे वलपमेंर्
(NaBFID) को एक साविजत्रनक त्रवत्तीय संस्थान के रूप में अत्रधसूत्रचत त्रकया, जो सरकार को
त्रकस अत्रधत्रनयम के तहत दे श की बुत्रनयादी ढांचा त्रवत्त संरचनाओं को मजबूत करने में मदद
करे गा?
(a) Government of India Act 1919
(b) Banking Regulation Act 1949
(c) Societies Registration Act 1860
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(d) Negotiable Instrument Act 1881

(e) Companies Act 2013
Ans. e
Sol. Govt notifies NaBFID as a public financial institution under Companies Act
The government has notified the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and
Development (NaBFID) as a public financial institution under the Companies Act.
This will help the government fortify the nation's infrastructure finance structures.
The Corporate Affairs Ministry said that in exercise of the powers,
Section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Central Government, in consultation with
the Reserve Bank of India, hereby notifies the National Bank for Financing
Infrastructure and Development as a "public financial institution".
The move will enhance the bank's capacity to finance large-scale infrastructure
projects, thereby bolstering the country's infrastructure development.
NaBFID, a specialised Development Finance Institution (DFI), was set up in 2021, by
an Act (The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021).
248. Who has been recently appointed by Shriram Finance Limited as its brand
ambassador?
श्रीराम फाइनेंस त्रलत्रमर्े ड ने हाल ही में त्रकसे अपना िांड एं बेसडर बनाया है ?
(a) MS Dhoni
(b) Manu Bhaker
(c) Sheetal Devi
(d) Rahul Dravid
(e) Neeraj Chopra
Ans. d
Sol. Shriram Finance welcomes Cricket Legend Rahul Dravid as Brand Ambassador
Shriram Finance Ltd, announced the onboarding of Rahul Dravid, former captain and
head coach of the Indian cricket team, as its brand ambassador.
Rahul Dravid’s association with Shriram Finance represents a perfect blend of two
entities that have consistently demonstrated trust, reliability, and excellence in their
respective fields.
• Manu Bhaker – Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW)
• Alia Bhatt - French cosmetic maker L'Oreal Paris
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249. Which city will host the 23rd Commonwealth Games in 2026?
2026 में 23वें राष्ट्रमंडल खेलों की मेजबानी कौन सा शहर करे गा?
(a) London
(b) Birmingham
(c) Brisbane
(d) Oslo
(e) Glasgow
Ans. e
Sol. Glasgow to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Glasgow, Scotland's capital, has agreed to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after
the original host, Victoria of Australia, declined due to the rising cost.
Glasgow has previously successfully hosted the 2012 Commonwealth Games.
The first Commonwealth Games was held in 1930, and countries or territories that are
members of the Commonwealth Games Federation, now known as Commonwealth
Sport, participate in the Games.
The last of six of the seventh edition of the Commonwealth Games has been held in
Great Britain or Australia.
Scotland, England and Wales constitute Great Britain
About Commonwealth Games
• The first Commonwealth Games was organised as the British Empire Games in
Hamilton, Canada in 1930.
• It is held every four years but was not held in 1942 and 1946 due to World
War II.
• Only two Asian cities have hosted the Commonwealth Games - Kualumpur,
Malaysia, in 1998 and Delhi in 2010.
• So far, the Commonwealth Games has not been hosted by an African country.
• The Commonwealth is a group of countries that were previously a colony of
Great Britain but are now independent.
• Commonwealth Sport Members - 74 countries
250. The Indian Army has signed an MoU with which of the following to
enhance the Army's rescue operations in mountainous terrain, wherein the
organisation will provide customised training programmes to enhance
avalanche rescue and survival skills?
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भारतीय सेना ने पहाड़ी इलाकों में सेना के बचाव कायों को आगे बढाने के त्रलए त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में
से त्रकसके साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं , त्रजसमें संगठन त्रहमस्खलन बचाव
और उत्तरजीत्रवता कौशल को बढाने के त्रलए अनुकूत्रलत प्रत्रशक्षण कायिक्रम प्रदान करे गा?
(a) National Disaster Response Force
(b) Himalayan Rescue Operations
(c) Tiranga Mountain Rescue
(d) Indian Mountaineering Federation
(e) Both a and c
Ans. c
Sol. Indian Army signs MoU with Tiranga Mountain Rescue to enhance high-altitude
operations
The Indian Army has entered an understanding with the Tiranga Mountain Rescue
(TMR) at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies in the Delhi Cantonment.
This understanding marks a pivotal step in advancing the Indian Army’s rescue and
survival operations in mountainous terrains.
The MoU stipulates that TMR will collaborate with the Indian Army in conducting
customised training programs for Army instructors, aimed at improving their ability
to mentor troops in avalanche rescue and survival skills.
This MoU builds on the initial agreement made with Northern Command in 2016,
which established dedicated avalanche and rescue support by the TMR.
Subsequent agreements with Eastern and Central Commands in 2021 and 2024
further expanded this collaboration. The latest MoU will further utilise TMR’s
expertise to boost the Indian Army’s capabilities in executing effective rescue
operations under demanding conditions.
251. What is the total approved budget of the Chandrayaan-4 mission of ISRO?
इसरो के चंद्रयान-4 त्रमशन का कुल स्वीकृत बजर् त्रकतना है ?
(a) 1104.06 crore
(b) 2104.06 crore
(c) 3104.06 crore
(d) 1504.06 crore
(e) 7104.06 crore
Ans. b
Sol. Union Cabinet approves Chandrayaan -4 Mission to collect lunar sample
The Union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the
mission to moon, named Chandrayaan-4 to develop and demonstrate the
technologies to come back to Earth after successfully landing on the Moon and also
collect moon samples and analyse them on Earth.
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This Chandrayaan-4 mission will achieve the foundational technologies capabilities

eventually for an Indian landing on the moon (planned by year 2040) and return
safely back to Earth.
The Chandrayaan -4 mission will collect lunar samples from the moon's surface and
bring them back to Earth. Only three countries—the United States of America, Russia,
and China—have successfully brought lunar soil back to Earth.
ISRO has been allocated a budget of Rs 2104.06 crore for the Chandrayaan -4
mission to be completed in 36 months.
The allocated budget includes the cost of spacecraft development, two launch
vehicle missions of LVM3 rockets, external deep space network support and
conducting special tests for design validation etc.
The government of India approved an ambitious space programme during the Amrit
Kaal. It envisages a mission to Venus, a functioning Indian Space Station named
Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035, and an Indian landing on the surface of the
Moon by 2040.
252. International Talk Like a Pirate Day is observed every year on which day?
अंतरािष्ट्रीय समुद्री डाकू की तरह बात करो त्रदवस हर साल त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 17 September
(b) 18 September
(c) 19 September
(d) 20 September
(e) 21 September
Ans. c
Sol. 19 September - International Talk Like a Pirate Day
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is observed every year on 19 September.
The day aims to bring people together in the spirit of camaraderie and shared
amusement as friends, family and even strangers engage in lighthearted
conversations, jokes and activities that let them loose, have a good laugh and
momentarily escape the stresses of everyday life.
Talk Like a Pirate Day was born in 1995 when two friends from Oregon jokingly
created the holiday while playing racquetball. They celebrated it quietly for a few
years, sharing the joke with a small group of friends.
One day in 2002, they wrote to humor columnist Dave Barry asking him to be the
spokesperson for National Talk Like a Pirate Day. Amused by the idea, Barry agreed.
He wrote a column about the holiday, giving it national prominence and spawning a
wave of Talk Like a Pirate Day events and celebrations across the country.
253. International Equal Pay Day is observed every year on which day?
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अंतरािष्ट्रीय समान वेतन त्रदवस हर वर्ि त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?

(a) 17 September
(b) 18 September
(c) 19 September
(d) 20 September
(e) 21 September
Ans. b
Sol. 18 September - International Equal Pay Day
International Equal Pay Day is celebrated every year on 18 September.
This day highlights the effects of the pay gap on women of colour and other
minorities.
Theme 2024 - Need To Eliminate Wage Discrimination
International Equal Pay Day was first observed back in 1996 by the National
Committee on Pay Equity. It was a coalition of women’s and civil rights organisations
that worked toward eliminating gender and race-based wage discrimination.
The goal was to achieve pay equity. It was not until 2019 that the Equal Pay
International Coalition began officially marking it as a day to raise awareness. In 2020,
the move was recognised by the United Nations and they observed the first
International Equal Pay on September 18, 2020.
254. Consider the following points about the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay
SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) that the Union Cabinet recently approved-
(i) PM-AASHA will provide remunerative prices to farmers and control the price
volatility of essential commodities for consumers.
(ii) The total financial outgo will be Rs. 35,000 crore during the 15th Finance
Commission Cycle up to 2025-26.
(iii) 25% of the national production of pulses, oilseeds, and copra will be
procured at MSP from the 2024-25 season, with 100% procurement for Tur,
Urad, and Masur.
(iv) The PM-AASHA scheme consolidates the Minimum Support Price (MSP)
and Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) into a unified program to enhance its
effectiveness.
Which of the following point(s) is/are CORRECT regarding PM-AASHA?
(a) i only
(b) i & ii only
(c) i, ii & iii only
(d) ii, iii & iv only
(e) all are correct
Ans. c
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Sol. Cabinet approves continuation of schemes of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay

SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata
Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme, allocating Rs 35,000 crore for the 15th
Finance Commission Cycle up to 2025-26.
This significant decision aims to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and manage
price volatility of essential commodities for consumers.
The PM-AASHA scheme consolidates the Price Support Scheme (PSS) and Price
Stabilization Fund (PSF) into a unified program to enhance its effectiveness.
The integrated scheme will now include the Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price
Stabilization Fund (PSF), Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS), and Market
Intervention Scheme (MIS). These components are designed to provide better
support for farmers and stabilize prices for consumers.
Starting from the 2024-25 season, the procurement of notified pulses, oilseeds, and
copra at Minimum Support Price (MSP) will cover 25% of national production. This
change aims to increase the amount of these crops procured at MSP, reducing the
risk of distress sales. Notably, the procurement ceiling will not apply to Tur, Urad, and
Masur for the 2024-25 season, as the government plans a 100% procurement of
these pulses.
he government has also renewed and increased its guarantee for the procurement of
pulses, oilseeds, and copra, raising it to Rs. 45,000 crore. This move is expected to
enhance the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare’s (DA&FW) ability to
buy these commodities from farmers at MSP, including those registered on the
eSamridhi portal of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of
India (NAFED) and the eSamyukti portal of the National Cooperative Consumers’
Federation of India (NCCF). This initiative aims to boost domestic production, reduce
import dependency, and encourage cultivation of these crops.
The extension of the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) scheme will help mitigate extreme
price fluctuations of agri-horticultural commodities. By maintaining strategic buffer
stocks of pulses and onions, the PSF aims to control hoarding and speculation,
ensuring that consumers have access to affordable prices. The Department of
Consumer Affairs (DoCA) will manage the procurement of pulses above MSP and
maintain buffer stocks to stabilize prices.
To further support farmers, the Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS) coverage for
notified oilseeds has been increased from 25% to 40% of state production, with an
extended implementation period of four months. The scheme will compensate
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farmers for the difference between MSP and the market price, with the central
government covering up to 15% of MSP.
Additionally, the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) has been extended and modified
to better support farmers of perishable horticultural crops.
The coverage has been increased from 20% to 25% of production, and a new option
allows for direct differential payments to farmers’ accounts instead of physical
procurement.
255. Consider the following points about the ‘Bio-RIDE’ scheme that the Union
Cabinet recently approved-
(i) Bio-RIDE scheme to foster innovation, promote bio-entrepreneurship, and
strengthen India's biomanufacturing and biotechnology sectors.
(ii) The proposed outlay for the implementation of the unified scheme ‘Bio-
RIDE’ is Rs.9197 crore during the 16th Finance Commission period from 2025-
26 to 2030-31.
(iii) Bio-RIDE consists of four components: Biotechnology Research and
Development (R&D), Facilitate Industry-Academia Collaboration (FIAC),
Industrial & Entrepreneurship Development (I&ED), and Biomanufacturing and
Biofoundry.
Which of the following point(s) is/are INCORRECT regarding this?
(a) only i
(b) only ii
(c) only i & ii
(d) only ii & iii
(e) all are correct
Ans. d
Sol. Cabinet approves ‘Bio-RIDE’ scheme to support cutting edge research and
development in Biotechnology
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved
continuation of the two umbrella schemes of Department of Biotechnology (DBT),
merged as one scheme-‘Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Development (Bio- RIDE)’ with a new component namely Biomanufacturing and
Biofoundry.
The proposed outlay for the implementation of the unified scheme ‘Bio-RIDE’ is
Rs.9197 crore during the 15th Finance Commission period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Bio-RIDE scheme is designed to foster innovation, promote bio-entrepreneurship,
and strengthen India’s position as a global leader in biomanufacturing and
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biotechnology. It aims to accelerate research, enhance product development, and

bridge the gap between academic research and industrial applications.
The scheme has three broad components:
a) Biotechnology Research and Development (R&D);
b) Industrial & Entrepreneurship Development (I&ED)
c) Biomanufacturing and Biofoundry
The scheme is part of the Government of India’s mission to harness the potential of
bio-innovation to tackle national and global challenges such as healthcare,
agriculture, environmental sustainability, and clean energy. Implementation of the
Bio-RIDE Scheme will -
• Promote Bio-Entrepreneurship
• Advance Innovation
• Facilitate Industry-Academia Collaboration
• Encourage Sustainable Biomanufacturing
• Support researchers through Extramural funding
• Nurturing Human Resource in Biotechnology sector
The Bio-RIDE Scheme will contribute significantly towards realizing the vision of
‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.
256. In September 2024, which of the following companies has launched
DataSync, a no-code data integration platform that provides real-time data
access, allowing businesses to enhance business intelligence, improve financial
reporting, strengthen fraud and security monitoring, and uncover new revenue
opportunities?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस कंपनी ने डे र्ात्रसंक लॉन्च त्रकया, जो एक नो-कोड
डे र्ा एकीकरण प्लेर्फॉमि है जो वास्तत्रवक समय डे र्ा एक्सेस प्रदान करता है, त्रजससे व्यवसायों
को व्यावसात्रयक बुखर्द्मत्ता बढाने, त्रवत्तीय ररपोत्रर्िं ग में सुधार करने, धोखाधड़ी और सुरक्षा
त्रनगरानी को मजबूत करने और नए राजस्व अवसरों को उजागर करने की अनुमत्रत त्रमलती है ?
(a) Razorpay
(b) Paytm
(c) PhonePe
(d) GooglePay
(e) BHIM
Ans. a
Sol. Razorpay launches integration platform DataSync
Fintech giant Razorpay has launched DataSync, a no-code data integration platform
that provides real-time data access, allowing businesses to enhance business
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intelligence, improve financial reporting, strengthen fraud and security monitoring,

and uncover new revenue opportunities.
DataSync will allow businesses to safely and conveniently integrate their financial and
business data on Razorpay. This allows firms to use their data for deeper business
insight, improved financial reporting, fraud and security monitoring, and generating
new revenue ideas, transforming payment data into a profit centre.
According to ACI Worldwide’s most recent report, India will account for 49% of all
real-time transactions globally in 2023.
DataSync, India’s first no-code, seamless data integration platform, will enable
organisations to make faster, data-driven choices by providing real-time information
on transactions such as settlements, refunds, chargebacks, and reversals with robust
security and low latency.
257. In September 2024, which of the following banks partnered with the
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to launch NPS
Vatsalya, a unique pension program designed specifically for minors, allowing
parents or guardians to contribute to the pension account until the child
reaches the age of 18?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस बैंक ने पेंशन फंड त्रवत्रनयामक और त्रवकास
प्रात्रधकरण (PFRDA) के साथ साझेदारी करके NPS वात्सल्य लॉन्च त्रकया, जो त्रवशेर् रूप से
नाबात्रलगों के त्रलए त्रडजाइन त्रकया गया एक अनूठा पेंशन कायिक्रम है , जो माता-त्रपता या
अत्रभभावकों को बच्चे के 18 वर्ि की आयु तक पहुंचने तक पेंशन खाते में योगदान करने की
अनुमत्रत दे ता है?
(a) HDFC Bank
(b) ICICI Bank
(c) Axis Bank
(e) Yes Bank
Ans. b
Sol. ICICI Bank partners with PFRDA to launch NPS Vatsalya, a pension account for
minors
ICICI Bank has launched the NPS Vatsalya, a pension program targeted at protecting
children’s financial future, at its service location in BKC, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The Union Budget 2024-2025 suggested a new pension program that will be
overseen by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
It permits parents/guardians to contribute to the minor until they reach adulthood.
When the individual reaches the age of 18, they can turn it into a regular NPS
account.
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ICICI Bank marked the start of the scheme by creating accounts for a few children
under NPS Vatsalya. They were also given a symbolic Permanent Retirement Account
Number (PRAN) card for their NPS Vatsalya account.
• Piramal Finance join hands with Digital India’s CSCs to Boost Credit Access for
insurance plan
258. Which company has collaborated with Metro Bank, a UK-based community
bank, to drive the digital transformation of its operations?
त्रकस कंपनी ने अपने पररचालन के त्रडत्रजर्ल पररवतिन को आगे बढाने के त्रलए यूके खस्थत
सामुदात्रयक बैंक, मेर्रो बैंक के साथ सहयोग त्रकया है ?
(a) Wipro
(b) Infosys
(c) HCL
(d) IBM
(e) TCS
Ans. b
Sol. Infosys collaborates with UK’s Metro Bank to Digitize Operations
Indian IT giant Infosys has collaborated with Metro Bank, a UK-based community
bank, to drive the digital transformation of its operations.
The collaboration will utilise Infosys Topaz, the firm's AI-first offerings, to enhance
Metro Bank's digital capabilities, improve automation, refine data, and embed further
AI capabilities.
The bank expects to deliver 80 million pounds of annualised cost savings this year
across multiple initiatives, as it progresses towards the target of reaching mid-to-high
teen return on tangible equity by 2027.
259. Amar Kumar Kakarlapudi has been appointed as the new Chief Compliance
Officer of which payment bank?
अमर कुमार काकरलापुडी को त्रकस भुगतान बैंक का नया मुि अनुपालन अत्रधकारी त्रनयुक्त
(a) Airtel Payments Bank
(b) India Post Payments Bank
(c) FINO Payments Bank
(d) Paytm Payments Bank
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(e) Jio Payments Bank

Ans. a
Sol. Airtel Payments Bank names Amar Kumar as Chief Compliance Officer
Airtel Payments Bank has appointed Amar Kumar Kakarlapudi as its new Chief
Compliance Officer.
Amar will be responsible for enhancing the Bank’s compliance framework and
ensuring that regulatory and statutory requirements are met seamlessly.
As Chief Compliance Officer, Amar will be a vital partner for the Bank in achieving
core and non-core compliance standards and a crucial interface between the bank
and regulatory agencies, all while developing a solid compliance and regulatory
framework.
• MD & CEO of Galaxy Health Insurance – G Srinivasan
• MD & CEO of IFFCO Tokio General Insurance -Subrata Mondal
260. In September 2024, India and which of the following international entities
agreed to enhance cooperation in sustainable water management and both
sides committed to advance cooperation in river basin management, fostering
innovation and technology transfer while promoting sustainable investments?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारत और त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से कौन सी अंतरािष्ट्रीय संस्थाएं सतत जल प्रबंधन में
सहयोग बढाने पर सहमत हुईं और दोनों पक्षों ने सतत त्रनवेश को बढावा दे ते हुए नदी बेत्रसन
प्रबंधन में सहयोग को आगे बढाने, नवाचार और प्रौद्योत्रगकी हस्तांतरण को बढावा दे ने के त्रलए
प्रत्रतबर्द्ता जताई?
(a) International Monetary Fund
(b) Asian Development Bank
(c) European Union
(d) African Union
(e) World Bank
Ans. c
Sol. India, European Union agree to deepen cooperation in Sustainable Water
Management
India and the European Union agreed to enhance cooperation in sustainable water
management and both sides committed to advance cooperation in river basin
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management, fostering innovation and technology transfer while promoting

sustainable investments.
The forum explored trilateral collaboration between East Africa, India, and the EU, to
address challenges in East Africa’s water bodies such as Lake Victoria and Lake
Tanganyika, leveraging the combined strength of India and the EU.
At the 6th EU-India Water Forum held on the sidelines of the 8th India Water Week in
New Delhi today, the India-EU Water Partnership (IEWP), established in 2016, aims to
enhance technological, scientific, and policy frameworks.
Under the IEWP, the EU and India are collaborating on river management in the Tapi
and Ramganga River Basins. Under Phase III, the partnership will extend its efforts to
other key basins like the Brahmaputra.
The IEWP is closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). In addition to contributing to SDG 6 and SDG 13, the partnership also
supports SDG 15 (life on land) and SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities) by
promoting sustainable, green, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
261. In September 2024, India has become the _________ largest market in the
MSCI All Country World Investable Market Index (ACWI IMI), surpassing China
and narrowly behind France.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारत MSCI ऑल कंर्र ी वल्डि इन्वेस्टेबल माकेर् इं डेक्स (ACWI IMI) में
_________ सबसे बड़ा बाजार बन गया है , त्रजसने चीन को पीछे छोड़ त्रदया और फ्रांस से थोड़ा
पीछे रह गया।
(a) Second
(b) Third
(c) Fourth
(d) Fifth
(e) Sixth
Ans. e
Sol. India becomes 6th largest market in MSCI ACWI
India has become the sixth largest market in the MSCI All Country World Investable
Market Index (ACWI IMI), surpassing China and narrowly behind France.
For the first time, India is the largest emerging market (EM) in the gauge that tracks
the performance of global capital markets.
At the end of August, India’s weight in the MSCI ACWI IMI stood at 2.35 percent, 11
basis points (bps) more than China's, which is 2.24 percent. France has just 3 bps
more weight than India.
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The MSCI ACWI IMI index encompasses stocks in the large—and mid-cap space. It is
a spinoff of the more widely followed MSCI ACWI Index, which has only large—and
mid-cap representation.
262. Where was the 3rd edition of the World Food India held?
त्रवि खाद्य भारत का तीसरा संस्करण कहााँ आयोत्रजत त्रकया गया?
(a) Gandhinagar
(b) Surat
(c) New Delhi
(d) Noida
(e) Ujjain
Ans. c
Sol. New Delhi hosts the 3rd World Food India 2024
The 3rd edition of World Food India 2024 is being held in New Delhi. The event is
organised by the government of India to promote domestic and foreign investment
in the country's food processing sector and to highlight the country's rich food
culture to the world.
Along with the 3rd World Food India 2024 the 2nd edition of the Global Food
Regulators Summit hosted is also being held.
The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) also organised the Global
Food Regulators Summit in New Delhi.
New Delhi hosted the first World Food India in 2017 and the 2nd edition in 2023.
263. Where did President Murmu attend the Safai Mitra Sammelan, organised
as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva—2024 campaign?
राष्ट्रपत्रत मुमूि ने स्विता ही सेवा-2024 अत्रभयान के तहत आयोत्रजत सफाई त्रमत्र सम्मेलन में
कहााँ भाग त्रलया?
(a) Gandhinagar
(b) Surat
(c) New Delhi
(d) Noida
(e) Ujjain
Ans. e
Sol. President Murmu attends Safai Mitra Sammelan in Ujjain
President Droupadi Murmu attended the Safai Mitra Sammelan in Ujjain, Madhya
Pradesh.
The Safai Mitra Sammelan was organised as part of the fortnightly Swachhata Hi
Seva—2024 campaign launched by the government of India.
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This year's campaign focuses on facilitating and honouring sanitation workers -Safai
Mitra’s contribution to the Swacch Bharat Mission.
The theme of this year's Swachhata Hi Seva - 2024 campaign is ‘Swabhav Swachhata
– Sanskaar Swachhata’.
The Swachhata Hi Seva—2024 campaign will run from 17 September to 2 October
2024.
264. Dhanush Loganathan, who was seen in news in September 2024for
achieving a remarkable achievement, is associated with which of the following
sport?
धनुर् लोगनाथन, जो त्रसतंबर 2024 में एक उल्लेखनीय उपलखि हात्रसल करने के त्रलए खबरों
में थे, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस खेल से जुड़े हैं ?
(a) Table Tennis
(b) Archery
(c) Shooting
(d) Weightlifting
(e) Boxing
Ans. d
Sol. India’s Dhanush Loganathan wins Bronze in Men’s 55kg at IWF Junior World
Championships 2024
In Weightlifting, India’s Dhanush Loganathan won the bronze medal in the men’s
55kg event at the IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships 2024 in Leon,
Spain.
The 17-year-old Indian weightlifter lifted a total of 231kg (107 snatch+124kg clean
and jerk) for bronze.
Medals at the junior World Weightlifting Championships 2024 are awarded
separately in snatch, clean and jerk and total categories.
Dhanush also clinched a bronze medal in the snatch and finished 13th in the clean
and jerk. Vietnam’s K Duong won the gold medal for lifting 253kg (115kg+140kg)
and Japan’s Kotaro Tomari, clinched the silver medal for a total of 247kg
(108kg+139kg).
The Indian weightlifting contingent at the Junior World Championships for the
under-21 weightlifters includes three men and six women. Payal (women’s 45kg) and
Panchami Sonowal (women’s 49kg) also competed today but could not win medals.
265. Which state has won the 14th Hockey India Junior Men’s National
Championship 2024 after defeating Uttar Pradesh at the Olympian Surjit Singh
Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar?
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जालंधर के ओलंत्रपयन सुरजीत त्रसंह हॉकी स्टे त्रडयम में उत्तर प्रदे श को हराकर त्रकस राज्य ने
14वी ं हॉकी इं त्रडया जूत्रनयर पुरुर् राष्ट्रीय चैखियनत्रशप 2024 जीती है?
(a) Punjab
(b) Haryana
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Maharashtra
(e) Madhya Pradesh
Ans. a
Sol. Punjab lifts Hockey Junior Men’s National Championship trophy
Punjab defeated Uttar Pradesh to clinch the 14th Hockey India Junior Men’s National
Championship 2024 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.
After a 3-3 finish, the match was decided in the shootout, with Punjab winning 4-3
to lift the trophy.
Haryana defeated Karnataka 5-0 to secure third place on the podium.
266. Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE) India has signed an MoU with
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and Visvesvaraya Research &
Innovation Foundation (VRIF) to establish a Centre of Excellence in Quantum
Technology and associated 5G/6G Technologies. Where is the headquarters of
this COE?
दू रसंचार उत्कृष्ट्ता केंद्र (TCOE) भारत ने िांर्म प्रौद्योत्रगकी और संबंत्रधत 5G/6G
प्रौद्योत्रगत्रकयों में उत्कृष्ट्ता केंद्र स्थात्रपत करने के त्रलए त्रविेिरै या प्रौद्योत्रगकी त्रवित्रवद्यालय
(VTU) और त्रविेिरै या अनुसंधान एवं नवाचार फाउं डेशन (VRIF) के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन
पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं। इस COE का मुिालय कहााँ है?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Bangalore
(c) Chennai
(d) New Delhi
(e) Visakhapatnam
Ans. b
Sol. TCOE-VTU-VRIF sign MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence in Quantum
Technology and associated 5G/6G Technologies
In a significant move to bolster India’s leadership in technological innovation, a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Telecom Centre of
Excellence (TCOE) India and Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) –
Visvesvaraya Research & Innovation Foundation (VRIF).
The landmark MoU is for establishing a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Quantum
Technology, associated 5G/6G Technologies etc, and other frontier areas of research
and development.
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This CoE, headquartered at VTU-VRIF Bangalore, aims to accelerate India’s progress

across these key sectors and is part of the 100-day programme.
267. Recently, which country has become the first country to eliminate leprosy,
getting official verification from the World Health Organization (WHO)?
हाल ही में, त्रवि स्वास्थ्य संगठन (WHO) से आत्रधकाररक सत्यापन प्राप्त कर, कौन सा दे श
कुि रोग को समाप्त करने वाला पहला दे श बन गया है ?
(a) India
(b) Somalia
(c) Afghanistan
(d) Jordan
(e) Venezuela
Ans. d
Sol. Jordan became the first country to eliminate Leprosy
In a historic achievement, Jordan has become the first country to eliminate leprosy,
receiving official verification from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
This milestone reflects the country's commitment to eradicating a disease that has
plagued humanity for centuries and signifies a major breakthrough in global public
health efforts.
Jordan’s journey to this remarkable achievement began many years ago with
targeted public health campaigns, early detection programs, and free, accessible
treatments for all citizens.
What is Leprosy?
• Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused
by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, affecting the skin, nerves, and
respiratory tract.
• Though curable, leprosy has long carried a social stigma, with those affected
often ostracised and left untreated in many parts of the world. Historically, the
disease was considered nearly impossible to eliminate, especially in regions
with limited access to healthcare.
About Jordan
• Capital- Amman
• Currency- Jordanian Dinar
• King- Abdullah II
• Continent- Asia
• Official language- Arabic
268. Where was the first-anniversary celebration of the central sector scheme
PM Vishwakarma held?
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केंद्रीय क्षेत्र योजना पीएम त्रविकमाि की प्रथम वर्िगांठ समारोह कहां आयोत्रजत त्रकया गया?
(a) Ahmedabad
(b) Gandhinagar
(c) Wardha
(d) New Delhi
(e) Gurugram
Ans. c
Sol. PM Modi address 1st anniversary of the National PM Vishwakarma Scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the National PM Vishwakarma Program held
in Wardha, Maharashtra to celebrate the first anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma
Scheme.
PM Modi launched the Central Sector Scheme “PM Vishwakarma” on 17 September
2023 in New Delhi.
The Prime Minister also distributed Vishwakarma certificates and loans to the
scheme's beneficiaries.
PM Modi also launched the Maharashtra Government’s Acharya Chanakya Skill
Development Scheme and the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme
on this occasion.
Modi also laid the foundation stone of PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and
Apparel (PM MITRA) Park at Amravati, Maharashtra.
About PM Vishwakarma Scheme
• The PM Vishwakarma scheme is a five-year central sector scheme that aims to
support 18 traditional crafts done traditionally by families using hands and
tools.
• The central government has allocated Rs.13,000 crore for the scheme from
2023-24 to 2027-28.
• Traditional artisans, called Vishwakarma, are provided loans and training to
upskill their crafts and produce better-quality products for the national and
international markets. They are also provided marketing support to sell their
products in the domestic and international markets.
• They are eligible for loans up to Rs one lakh in the first installment and up to
Rs two lakh in the second installment.
269. Who has been appointed as Chief Compliance Officer of CIFDAQ, a leading
blockchain ecosystem firm?
अग्रणी ब्लॉकचेन इकोत्रसस्टम फमि CIFDAQ के मुि अनुपालन अत्रधकारी के रूप में त्रकसे
त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) G Srinivasan
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(b) Amar Kumar Kakarlapudi

(c) Subrata Mondal
(d) Muthuswamy Iyer
(e) Nehal Vora
Ans. d
Sol. Muthuswamy Iyer appointed as Chief Compliance Officer of CIFDAQ
CIFDAQ, a leading blockchain ecosystem firm has appointed Muthuswamy Iyer as
Chief Compliance Officer.
Muthuswamy brings extensive experience in regulatory compliance and adherence to
PMLA guidelines to his new position at CIFDAQ, having worked primarily in the
securities market and Web3/blockchain sectors for over 25 years, including pivotal
roles at WazirX, Edelweiss Broking Ltd, Karvy Stock Broking Ltd, Angel Broking Ltd,
and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
Muthuswamy has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, surveillance, and
liaising with regulatory bodies. He is well-known for his crisis management abilities
and ability to achieve outcomes under duress.
270. Which Small Finance Bank has launched a comprehensive solution “Liquid
Plus” Fixed Deposit with attractive interest rate of 6.75% p.a. for tenures
ranging from 7 to 180 days?
त्रकस लघु त्रवत्त बैंक ने 7 से 180 त्रदनों की अवत्रध के त्रलए 6.75% प्रत्रत वर्ि की आकर्िक ब्याज
दर के साथ एक व्यापक समाधान "त्रलत्रिड प्लस" त्रफक्स्ड त्रडपॉत्रजर् लॉन्च त्रकया है?
(e) Jana Small Finance Bank,
Ans. e
Sol. Jana SFB introduces "Liquid Plus Fixed Deposit": A Comprehensive Solution to
Manage Short Term Liquidity Needs
Jana Small Finance Bank, one of India’s leading small finance banks, has launched a
comprehensive solution “Liquid Plus” Fixed Deposit with attractive interest rate of
6.75% p.a. for tenures ranging from 7 to 180 days.
The rate is applicable for the minimum deposit amount of INR 10 Lakhs for retail
deposits up to INR 3 Crores and above INR 3 Crores to INR 200 Crores for bulk
deposits per customer.
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The liquid plus fixed deposit makes short term deployment of funds extremely easy
and attractive with higher returns. The Bank has taken this step based on the
feedback from customers seeking placement of short-term funds.
• Razorpay launches integration platform DataSync
• Bank of Baroda introduced ‘Aditi’, a GenAI-powered virtual relationship
• Bank of Baroda launched a GenAI-enabled knowledge management platform,
‘GyanSahay.AI’ for its employees.
• RBL Bank & DMI Finance Launches Co-Branded Credit Card
• Bank of India launched a 333 days fixed deposit scheme called ‘Star Dhan
Vriddhi Fixed Deposit’
271. In September 2024, Which insurance company formed a strategic
agreement with BLS E-Services to provide vital insurance products to a wider
spectrum of customers across India?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रकस बीमा कंपनी ने पूरे भारत में ग्राहकों के व्यापक स्पेक्टरम को महत्वपूणि
बीमा उत्पाद प्रदान करने के त्रलए बीएलएस ई-सत्रविसेज के साथ एक रणनीत्रतक समझौता
त्रकया?
(b) Bharti AXA General Insurance
(c) SBI General Insurance
(d) Royal Sundaram General Insurance
Ans. c
Sol. SBI General Insurance joins hand with BLS E-Services to Streamline Access to
Insurance Across India
BLS E-Services has tied up with SBI General Insurance to offer a range of insurance
products directly to customers across India.
This tie up is aimed at broadening access to key insurance offerings, such as
‘Hospicash’, vehicle insurance, personal accident insurance, and shop insurance,
leveraging BLS’s extensive network.
This collaboration represents a pivotal moment in our journey towards financial
inclusion. By bringing insurance products, we are not just facilitating transactions –
we are empowering individuals and businesses also to secure their futures with
confidence.
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Chairman of BLS E-Services - Shikhar Aggarwal

• ICICI Bank partners with PFRDA to launch NPS Vatsalya, a pension account for
minors
• Infosys collaborates with UK’s Metro Bank to Digitize Operations
• Piramal Finance join hands with Digital India’s CSCs to Boost Credit Access for
insurance plan
272. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the reappointment of V
Vaidyanathan as MD and CEO of IDFC First Bank for how many years?
भारतीय ररजवि बैंक (RBI) ने IDFC फस्टि बैंक के MD और CEO के रूप में वी वैद्यनाथन की
त्रकतने वर्ों के त्रलए पुनः त्रनयुखक्त को मंजूरी दे दी है ?
(a) one year
(b) two years
(c) three years
(d) 3 months
(e) 6 months
Ans. c
Sol. RBI approves re-appointment of V Vaidyanathan as IDFC First Bank MD & CEO
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of V Vaidyanathan
as MD and CEO of IDFC First Bank for a period of three years effective from
December 19, 2024, to December 18, 2027.
The bank’s board had initially approved the re-appointment on April 27, 2024, before
Vaidyanathan’s current term expires in December 2024.
Previously, he worked with Citibank from 1990 to 2000 and joined ICICI Bank in 2000,
where he set up its Retail Banking division. He also served as the MD and CEO of
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance in 2009.
Vaidyanathan took over as MD and CEO of IDFC First Bank in December 2018,
following the merger of IDFC Bank and Capital First.
• CCO of Airtel Payments Bank - Amar Kumar Kakarlapudi
• MD & CEO of IFFCO Tokio General Insurance -Subrata Mondal
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273. Who has been appointed as the Whole Time Director (Executive Director)
of TamilNad Mercantile Bank for a period of three years?
तीन वर्ि की अवत्रध के त्रलए तत्रमलनाडु मकेंर्ाइल बैंक के पूणिकात्रलक त्रनदे शक (कायिकारी
त्रनदे शक) के रूप में त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) Nehal Vora Iyer
(b) Subrata Mondal
(c) Amar Kumar Kakarlapudi
(d) Krishnan Venkat Subramanian
(e) Vincent Menachery Devassy
Ans. e
Sol. Vincent Menachery Devassy appoints as Whole Time Director of TamilNad
Mercantile Bank
Vincent Menachery Devassy has been appointed as the Whole Time Director
(Executive Director) of TamilNad Mercantile Bank for a period of three years.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved this appointment under Section 35B of the
Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Devassy began his career in State Bank of India and has over 39 years of experience
in commercial banking. He has deep knowledge in retail banking, wealth
management, and banking technology among others.
• MD & CEO of Shriram Capital Pvt Ltd. – Subhasri
• Deutsche Bank Head of global corp coverage for India, Sri Lanka - Manik
Chhabras
274. Who has been appointed as the new director general of the Narcotics
Control Bureau (NCB)?
नारकोत्रर्क्स कंर्र ोल ब्यूरो (एनसीबी) के नए महात्रनदे शक के रूप में त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया
है?
(a) Anurag Garg
(b) Santosh Kashyap
(c) Anshika Verma
(d) Tayyab Ikram
(e) Saleema Imtiaz
Ans. a
Sol. Anurag Garg appointed as DG of Narcotics Control Bureau
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Anurag Garg has been appointed as the new director general of the Narcotics
Control Bureau (NCB).
Garg is currently working as an Additional DG in the Border Security Force (BSF) at its
headquarters here.
Garg is the 1993 batch Indian Police Service officer from the Himachal Pradesh cadre.
Recent Appointment
• Head coach of Indian women's football team - Santosh Kashyap (replace
Chaoba Devi)
• First Pakistani woman Umpire to be nominated to the ICC international
panel - Saleema Imtiaz
275. Who inaugurated the 2nd Global Food Regulators Summit 2024?
दू सरे वैत्रिक खाद्य त्रवत्रनयामक त्रशखर सम्मेलन 2024 का उद् घार्न त्रकसने त्रकया?
(a) Amit Shah
(b) JP Nadda
(c) Narendra Modi
(d) Piyush Goyal
(e) Nitin Gadkari
Ans. b
Sol. JP Nadda Inaugurates the 2nd Global Food Regulators Summit 2024
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda has inaugurated
the second edition of the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 in New Delhi.
The summit brings together countries' food regulators to exchange information on
aspects of food regulation and safety requirements. It also provides an opportunity
to promote cooperation between the food regulators of various countries.
The Summit has organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI) under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, alongside the
World Food India 2024 event organised by the Ministry of Food Processing
Industries.
276. Which bank has launched the PaisaSave Cashback Credit Card in
partnership with Paisabazaar?
त्रकस बैंक ने पैसाबाजार के साथ साझेदारी में पैसासेव कैशबैक क्रेत्रडर् काडि लॉन्च त्रकया है ?
(a) HDFC Bank
(b) Axis Bank
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(c) Yes Bank

(d) ICICI Bank
(e) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Ans. c
Sol. YES Bank launched PaisaSave Cashback Credit Card
Paisabazaar, India's leading online marketplace for consumer credit and free credit
score platform, has partnered with Yes Bank to unveil their co-branded credit card -
YES BANK Paisabazaar PaisaSave Credit Card.
The PaisaSave Credit Card is designed to reward frequent shoppers by offering
substantial cashback on everyday purchases, both online and offline, making it a
must-have for the value-conscious customers.
The PaisaSave Credit Card provides an easy way for customers to save as they spend,
especially on online transactions where cashback is accelerated to 3%. Whether
shopping on popular e-commerce sites or paying at physical stores, the card ensures
consistent savings through its unlimited cashback feature.
About Yes Bank
• Founded - 2004
• Headquarters - Mumbai, Maharashtra
• MD & CEO - Prashant Kumar
• Chairman – Sunil Mehta
• Tagline - Experience our Expertise
277. In September 2024, India extends budgetary support to which country in
the form of a rollover of the USD 50 million Treasury Bill for another year?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारत एक और वर्ि के त्रलए 50 त्रमत्रलयन अमरीकी डालर के र्र े जरी त्रबल के
रोलओवर के रूप में त्रकस दे श को बजर्ीय सहायता प्रदान करे गा?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Nepal
(c) Afghanistan
(d) Maldives
(e) Mauritius
Ans. d
Sol. India extends USD 50 million budgetary support to Maldives for another year
India has extended budgetary support to the Maldives government in the form of a
rollover of the USD 50 million Treasury Bill for another year on the Maldivian
government’s request.
At the request of the Maldivian government, the State Bank of India (SBI) has
subscribed the USD 50 million government Treasury Bills (T-bills) issued by the
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Ministry of Finance of the Maldives for a period of one more year upon the maturity
of the previous subscription.
This is the second rollover granted by the Indian government this year, following the
first rollover of a USD 50 million Treasury Bill in May.
Earlier in May 2024, SBI had similarly subscribed a USD 50 mn T-bills under same
mechanism, again on the request of the Government of Maldives. These
subscriptions have been made at the special request of the Government of Maldives
as emergency financial assistance.
About Maldives
• Capital – Male
• Currency – Rufiya
• President - Mohamed Muizzu
278. International Day of Peace is observed every year on which day?
अंतरािष्ट्रीय शांत्रत त्रदवस हर वर्ि त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 19 September
(b) 21 September
(c) 22 September
(d) 20 September
(e) 24 September
Ans. b
Sol. 21 September - International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace is observed every year on 21 September.
The Day is observed by humanity to promote a culture of peace, advocate a halt to
hostilities and conflict around the world and resolve disputes and differences through
dialogue and peace education.
Theme 2024 - Cultivating a Culture of Peace
Established in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a
globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to
contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s
adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.
279. World Cleanup Day is observed every year on which day?
त्रवि सफाई त्रदवस हर साल त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 19 September
(b) 21 September
(c) 22 September
(d) 20 September
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(e) 24 September
Ans. d
Sol. 20 September - World Cleanup Day
World Cleanup Day is observed every year on 20 September.
Objective - To observe World Cleanup Day through activities aimed at raising
awareness of the role clean-up efforts play in sustainable development.
The theme of the inaugural event, taking place on 20 September in the city of
Tromsø, Norway, is “Arctic Cities and Marine Litter”.
The event, convened with support from UN-Habitat, GRID-Arendal, and the
Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund, and in collaboration with the Ministry of
Local Government and Regional Development, the municipality of Tromsø.
On 8 December 2023, the United Nations General Assembly, in its seventy-eighth
session, unanimously adopted resolution 78/122 “World Cleanup Day”, which
proclaims 20 September as World Cleanup Day.
280. Which ministry of the GoI organized the Clean the Beach Campaign 2024
on the occasion of the International Coastal Clean-up Day on 21 September
2024?
भारत सरकार के त्रकस मंत्रालय ने 21 त्रसतंबर 2024 को अंतरािष्ट्रीय तर्ीय सफाई त्रदवस के
अवसर पर स्वि समुद्र तर् अत्रभयान 2024 का आयोजन त्रकया?
(a) Ministry of Jal Shakti
(b) Ministry of Earth Sciences
(c) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India
(d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(e) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India
Ans. b
Sol. Bhupendra Yadav launches Clean the Beach Campaign 2024 in Mumbai
The Union Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupendra Yadav,
led the country in this year's Clean the Beach Campaign on the occasion of the
International Coastal Clean-up Day on 21 September 2024. The minister participated
in an event to clean the beach at Juhu in Mumbai.
The campaign is part of the government of India’s “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” and
“Swachh Sagar Abhiyan,” which call for a mass cleanliness and sanitation campaign in
the country with public participation.
The campaign is being organized by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in collaboration
with the Maharashtra State Government. The beach cleaning initiative will take place
at over 100 beaches across India’s coastal states and union territories.
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The Ministry of Environment launched a Beach Cleaning Drive in 2018 with the
campaign ‘#IamSavingMyBeach’ on World Environment Day, under the theme ‘Beat
Plastic.’ Since then, the Ministry has been organizing regular beach cleaning activities
with the support of state governments and local bodies.
The Clean, the Beach Campaign was undertaken along the beaches of the following
States/Union Territories of India: Gujarat, Union Territory of Daman and Diu,
Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Union Territory Lakshadweep, Union Territory
Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and the Union
Territory Andaman and Nicobar islands.
281. The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) has
signed an MoU with which company to develop critical technologies for
tracking space objects, particularly near-Earth objects and artificial satellites, as
part of India's growing focus on Space Situational Awareness (SSA)?
आयिभट्ट प्रेक्षण त्रवज्ञान शोध संस्थान (ARIES) ने अंतररक्ष खस्थत्रत जागरूकता (SSA) पर भारत
के बढते फोकस के त्रहस्से के रूप में, अंतररक्ष वस्तुओ,ं त्रवशेर् रूप से पृथ्वी के त्रनकर् की
वस्तुओ ं और कृत्रत्रम उपग्रहों पर नजर रखने के त्रलए महत्वपूणि तकनीकों को त्रवकत्रसत करने के
त्रलए त्रकस कंपनी के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं ?
(c) Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Limited
Ans. e
Sol. ARIES and BEL collaborate to enhance India’s Space Situational Awareness
In a major development for India’s space technology sector, the Aryabhatta Research
Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), an autonomous institute under the
Department of Science & Technology (DST), GoI, has signed an MoU with Bharat
Electronics Limited (BEL).
The partnership aims to develop critical technologies for tracking space objects,
particularly near-Earth objects and artificial satellites, as part of India's growing focus
on Space Situational Awareness (SSA).
Under the terms of the MoU, ARIES and BEL will leverage advanced image processing
techniques and data analytics solutions. These will be supported by observations
from ARIES's cutting-edge telescopes, including the 4m International Liquid Mirror
Telescope (ILMT).
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Additionally, the two organizations will collaborate on the development of

specialized instruments and laboratories. To further enhance expertise in SSA, ARIES
and BEL plan to conduct a series of training workshops focused on capacity building.
SSA is crucial for predicting, warning, and avoiding potential collisions between space
objects, which is essential for ensuring the safety of satellites and their users.
282. Who has been elected as the new president of the National Rifle
Association of India (NRAI)?
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय राइफल संघ (NRAI) के नए अध्यक्ष के रूप में त्रकसे चुना गया है ?
(a) Anshika Singh
(b) Sheetal Sharma
(c) Mohan Giri
(d) V.K. Dhall
(e) Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo
Ans. e
Sol. Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo elected President of NRAI
Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo has been elected as the new president of the National
Rifle Association of India (NRAI) in a tightly contested election, winning 36-21 over
V.K. Dhall.
His victory marks a pivotal moment in Indian shooting, as it brings an end to
Raninder Singh’s 12-year tenure, which concluded due to National Sports Code
restrictions.
Kalikesh will serve as president until the next NRAI general body meeting in 2025.
During his interim leadership, India made a significant breakthrough at the Paris
Olympics, securing three bronze medals and ending a dry spell from Rio 2016 and
Tokyo 2020.
About National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)
• Founded- 1951
• Headquarters- New Delhi
• President- Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo (replace Raninder Singh)
283. Who has been has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force
(IAF)?
भारतीय वायु सेना (आईएएफ) के नए प्रमुख के रूप में त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) Amrit Mohan Prasad
(b) Rajwinder Singh Bhatti
(c) Tejinder Singh
(d) Rakesh Pal
(e) Amar Preet Singh
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Ans. e
Sol. Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh appointed as next Chief of Air Force
Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh has been appointed the next Chief of the Air Staff. He
is currently the Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and will take over the top post
on September 30 when the incumbent Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari retires on
superannuation.
An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and
National Defence College, Air Marshal Singh was commissioned into the Fighter
Stream of the IAF on December 21, 1984.
He is a qualified flying instructor and an experimental test pilot with more than 5000
hours of flying experience on a variety of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
He served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief at Central Air Command before
taking over as the Vice Chief on February 1, 2023.
The Air Marshal is a recipient of Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva
Medal.
• DG of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) -Amrit Mohan Prasad
• DG of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) - Rajwinder Singh Bhatti
• Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command - Air Marshal
Ashutosh Dixit
284. In September 2024, who among the following Indian athletes joined the
Telangana Police as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (Special Police)?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से कौन सा भारतीय एथलीर् तेलंगाना पुत्रलस में उप पुत्रलस
अधीक्षक (त्रवशेर् पुत्रलस) के रूप में शात्रमल हुआ?
(a) Lovlina Borgohain
(b) Deepika Kumari
(c) Manu Bhaker
(d) Manika Batra
(e) Nikhat Zareen
Ans. e
Sol. Nikhat Zareen, India's star boxer, joins Telangana Police as DSP
Renowned boxer Nikhat Zareen joined the Telangana Police as a Deputy
Superintendent of Police (Special Police).
The two-time world boxing champion submitted her joining report to the Director
General of Police, Jitender.
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A native of Nizamabad district, Nikhat Zareen has an illustrious career in boxing,

having won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and a bronze medal at the
Asian Games. She also represented India at the recently concluded Olympics in Paris.
Competing in the women's 50 kg category, she lost to China's Wu Yu in the pre-
quarterfinals. Zareen, who contested as an unseeded boxer, acknowledged that this
was the hardest loss she has faced.
285. In September 2024, who among the following was elected as the President
of the 68th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA)?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकसे अंतरािष्ट्रीय परमाणु ऊजाि एजेंसी (IAEA) के 68वें आम
सम्मेलन के अध्यक्ष के रूप में चुना गया?
(a) Sang Wook Ham
(b) Seo-yeon
(c) Hwa Young
(d) Baek Hyeon
(e) Joo Won
Ans. a
Sol. IAEA General Conference Elects Korean Ambassador as Conference President
The Republic of Korea’s Permanent Representative has been elected as the President
of the IAEA’s 68th General Conference.
Sang Wook Ham was appointed as the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Permanent
Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna in 2022 after an extensive
service with the ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The General Conference elects a President at the beginning of each annual session,
following consultations among Member States before the conference.
They hold office for the duration of the conference. Last year the position was held
by Thailand’s Vilawan Mangklatanakul.
Recent Appointment in Foreign
• First Indian President of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) - Raja Randhir
Singh
• First Female Government Spokesperson of Iran - Fatemeh Mohajerani
• India's Permanent Representative to UN - Parvathaneni Harish (replace
Ruchira Kamboj)
• CEO of Boeing - Robert "Kelly" Ortberg (replace Dave Calhoun)
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286. In September 2024, Dhruvi Patel was declared the winner of Miss India
Worldwide 2024, the longest-running Indian pageant outside of India. She is
from which country?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में ध्रुवी पर्े ल को त्रमस इं त्रडया वल्डि वाइड 2024 का त्रवजेता घोत्रर्त त्रकया गया,
जो भारत के बाहर सबसे लंबे समय तक चलने वाली भारतीय प्रत्रतयोत्रगता है। वह त्रकस दे श से
हैं?
(a) India
(b) USA
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Pakistan
(e) Nepal
Ans. b
Sol. Dhruvi Patel from US wins Miss India Worldwide 2024
Dhruvi Patel, a Computer Information System student from the USA, has been
declared the winner of Miss India Worldwide 2024, the longest-running Indian
pageant outside of India.
Dhruvi aspires to be a Bollywood actor and UNICEF Ambassador.
Lisa Abdoelhak from Suriname was declared the first runner-up, while Malvika
Sharma from the Netherlands was adjudged the second runner-up in the same race.
In the Mrs category, SuAnn Mouttet from Trinidad and Tobago was the winner, with
Sneha Nambiar the first and Pawandip Kaur from the United Kingdom the second-
runner up.
In the Teen category, Sierra Suret from Guadeloupe was crowned Miss Teen India
Worldwide.
Shreya Singh from the Netherlands and Shradha Tedjoe from Suriname were
declared the first and second runners-up.
The beauty pageant is organised by New York-based India Festival Committee and is
headed by Indian-Americans Neelam and Dharmatma Saran.
287. Which city will host the 25th edition of the International Indian Film
Academy (IIFA) Awards from March 7 to March 9, 2025?
कौन सा शहर 7 माचि से 9 माचि, 2025 तक अंतरािष्ट्रीय भारतीय त्रफल्म अकादमी (IIFA)
पुरस्कारों के 25वें संस्करण की मेजबानी करे गा?
(a) Mumbai
(b) New Delhi
(c) Gurugram
(d) Noida
(e) Jaipur
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Ans. e
Sol. Jaipur to host 25th edition of IIFA Awards
The 25th International Indian Film Academy Awards will be held in Jaipur from March
7 to March 9, 2025.
The announcement comes in the run-up of the 2024 edition of the awards, set to
begin in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for the third consecutive year from September 27.
An MoU was signed between Rajasthan Tourism Department and the IIFA for the
silver jubilee celebrations of the IIFA Awards, to be held in the state capital next year.
IIFA 2025 will promote tourism in Rajasthan, it is for the second time that the event is
taking place in India. First such event was held in Mumbai in 2019.
The 2025 ceremony will also host the inaugural IIFA Digital Awards that would
honour the best performances in digital entertainment, films and OTT content.
288. In September 2024, _____________ and __________________ were felicitated with
the best male and female player awards, respectively at the FIDE 100 Awards
ceremony in Hungary.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, _____________ और __________________ को हंगरी में आयोत्रजत FIDE 100
पुरस्कार समारोह में क्रमशः सविश्रेि पुरुर् और मत्रहला खखलाड़ी पुरस्कार से सम्मात्रनत त्रकया
गया।
(a) Hikaru Nakamura; Judit Polgár
(b) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa; Hou Yifan
(c) Hans Niemann; Anna Muzychuk
(d) Viswanathan Anand; Ju Wenjun
(e) Magnus Carlsen; Judit Polgar
Ans. e
Sol. Magnus Carlsen, Judit Polgar felicitated at FIDE 100 Awards
Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar were felicitated with the best male and female
player awards, respectively at the FIDE 100 Awards ceremony in Hungary.
Carlsen, ranked world number one, is a part of the Norway team in the ongoing
Chess Olympiad 2024.
Carlsen has held the No. 1 position in the FIDE world chess rankings since July 1,
2011, trailing only Kasparov in time spent as the highest-rated player in the world.
Polgar, on the other hand, announced retirement from competitive chess in 2014.
Recent Award
• Olympic Order in gold - French President Emmanuel Macron
• Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024 - Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki
Hyderabad
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• Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024 - Shaktikanta Das (A+
grade); 2nd year
• Hilal-e-Imtiaz Award (Pakistan 2ndhighest civilian award) - Arshad
Nadeem
289. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved Rs 530 Crore to boost
drinking water supply in 12 cities of which state?
एत्रशयाई त्रवकास बैंक (ADB) ने त्रकस राज्य के 12 शहरों में पेयजल आपूत्रति को बढावा दे ने के
त्रलए 530 करोड़ रुपये मंजूर त्रकए हैं?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Nagaland
(c) Assam
(d) Tripura
(e) Meghalaya
Ans. d
Sol. ADB approves Rs 530 Crore to boost drinking water supply in 12 cities of Tripura
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) would provide financial assistance of Rs 530
crore to the Tripura government to upgrade the drinking water supply in the state’s
12 cities benefiting around four lakh people.
12 cities, where the ADB-funded ambitious scheme would be implemented include,
Udaipur, Amarpur, Belonia, Melaghar, Bishramganj, Khowai, Ranir Bazar, Mohanpur,
Dharmanagar, Kailashhar, Kumarghat and Ambassa. Of the 12 cities, seven are district
headquarters -- Udaipur, Belonia, Bishramganj, Khowai, Dharmanagar, Kailashahar
and Ambassa.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha laid the foundation of the ‘Mukhyamantri Nagar
Unnayan Prakalp’ (Chief Minister’s urban development scheme) at a function in
southern Tripura’s Gomati district headquarters Udaipur.
Under the scheme, a 305 km water pipeline would be laid, 25 deep tubewells, 18 Iron
Removal Plant, four water treatment plants and 19 water reservoirs would be
constructed.
After the completion of the ambitious plan within three years, a major drinking water
problem of over 75,000 families in 12 cities in the state would be resolved.
Recent Loan approved by ADB
• India and ADB sign $500 million to improve healthcare in Maharashtra
• India and ADB sign $200 million to improve solid waste management and
sanitation in 100 cities across eight states in the country
• India and ADB sign $200 million to expand metro rail corridors and
improve transport connectivity in Nagpur
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• India and ADB sign $240.5 million to rooftop solar system in India
• India and ADB sign $170 million to strengthen pandemic preparedness and
response
290. Indigenous Aircraft carrier INS Vikrant joins ________________ Naval Fleet.
स्वदे शी त्रवमानवाहक पोत आईएनएस त्रवक्रांत ________________ नौसेना बेड़े में शात्रमल हुआ।
(a) Western
(b) Southern
(c) Eastern
(d) West Southern
(e) East Southern
Ans. a
Sol. Indigenous Aircraft carrier INS Vikrant joins Western Naval Fleet
The country's indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant joined the western naval fleet, in
a significant enhancement to maritime power in the Arabian Sea.
With this, the Indian Navy has two aircraft carriers INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya
on its western front.
INS Vikrant is designed by Indian Navy's in-house Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and
built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, a Public Sector Shipyard under the Ministry of
Ports, Shipping & Waterways.
INS Vikrant has been built with state-of-the-art automation features and is the
largest ship ever built in maritime history of India.
The 262.5 m long and 61.6 m wide Vikrant displaces approximately 43,000 T, having a
maximum designed speed of 28 Knots with endurance of 7,500 Nautical Miles.
The ship has around 2,200 compartments, designed for a crew of around 1,600
including women officers and sailors. The carrier is designed with a very high degree
of automation for machinery operations, ship navigation and survivability. The carrier
is equipped with the latest state of the art equipment and systems.
The ship is capable of operating air wing consisting of 30 aircraft comprising of MiG-
29K fighter jets, Kamov-31, MH-60R multi-role helicopters, in addition to
indigenously manufactured Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and Light Combat
Aircraft (LCA) (Navy).
Using a novel aircraft-operation mode known as Short Take Off But Arrested
Recovery (STOBAR), INS Vikrant is equipped with a ski-jump for launching aircraft,
and a set of ‘arrester wires’ for their recovery onboard.
291. In September 2024, which Indian pace bowler became the 10th Indian to
achieve 400 international wickets during India's first Test against Bangladesh,
marking this milestone with a total of 401 wickets across 196 matches?
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त्रसतंबर 2024 में, कौन सा भारतीय तेज गेंदबाज बांग्लादे श के खखलाफ भारत के पहले र्े स्ट के
दौरान 400 अंतरराष्ट्रीय त्रवकेर् हात्रसल करने वाला 10वां भारतीय बन गया, त्रजसने 196 मैचों में
कुल 401 त्रवकेर् लेकर यह उपलखि हात्रसल की?
(a) Ravindra Jadeja
(b) Mohammed Shami
(c) Kuldeep Yadav
(d) Ravichandran Ashwin
(e) Jasprit Bumrah
Ans. e
Sol. Jasprit Bumrah becomes 10th Indian Bowler to reach 400 International Wickets
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah completed 400 wickets in international cricket,
becoming the 10th bowler from his team to do so.
Bumrah reached this milestone during India's first Test against Bangladesh at
Chennai.
In 196 international matches, Bumrah has taken 401 wickets at an average of 21.01,
with the best bowling figures of 6/19.
He is the only sixth Indian pacer to reach this milestone. In 37 Tests, Bumrah has
taken 163 wickets at an average of 20.49, with the best figures of 6/27. He has 10
five-wicket hauls in the long format.
The top three wicket-takers for India in international cricket are: Anil Kumble (953
wickets), Ravichandran Ashwin (744 wickets), and Harbhajan Singh (707 wickets).
292. International Day of Peace is observed every year on 21 September. What
is the theme of International Day of Peace 2024?
अंतरािष्ट्रीय शांत्रत त्रदवस हर साल 21 त्रसतंबर को मनाया जाता है। अंतरािष्ट्रीय शांत्रत त्रदवस 2024
का त्रवर्य क्या है?
(a) End racism. Build peace
(b) Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals
(c) Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world
(d) Shaping Peace Together
(e) Cultivating a Culture of Peace
Ans. e
Sol. 21 September - International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace is observed every year on 21 September. It is also known
as World Peace Day.
Established in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a
globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to
contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
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Theme 2024 - Cultivating a Culture of Peace.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s
adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.
293. The Union Cabinet has approved the Integrated Development of Wildlife
Habitats scheme for the 15th Finance Commission cycle for an overall outlay of
how much rupees?
केंद्रीय मंत्रत्रमंडल ने 15वें त्रवत्त आयोग चक्र के त्रलए त्रकतने करोड़ रुपये के समग्र पररव्यय के
त्रलए वन्यजीव आवास योजना के एकीकृत त्रवकास को मंजूरी दी है ?
(a) ₹2,102.98 crore
(b) ₹2,202.98 crore
(c) ₹2,302.98 crore
(d) ₹2,402.98 crore
(e) ₹2,602.98 crore
Ans. e
Sol. Cabinet gives nod to ₹2,602 crore Wildlife Habitats Development scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats
scheme for the 15th Finance Commission cycle for an overall outlay of ₹2,602.98
crore.
The centrally sponsored scheme includes critical components such as Project Tiger,
Project Elephant and Development of Wildlife Habitat.
The scheme envisages to boost technological interventions in different thematic
areas over the current and next financial year in tiger and other wildlife habitats.
According to the overally outlay, the Centre allocated ₹1,575 crore for Project Tiger,
₹182.58 crore for Project Elephant and ₹845.4 crore for Development of Wildlife
Habitat.
Project Tiger currently uses technology such as the M-STrIPES (Monitoring System for
Tigers, Intensive Protection and Ecological Status) mobile application for day-to-day
management practices. It is extensively used for collection of field level ecological
data during the 5th cycle of the All-India Tiger Estimation in 2022.
The Project Dolphin under the Development of Wildlife Habitat component is
proposed to be supported by provisioning equipment such as Remotely Operated
Vehicles (ROVs) and passive acoustic monitoring devices for enumeration of dolphins
as well as their habitat.
Project Lion, also under the ambit of the Development of Wildlife Habitat, will be
strengthened as per activities envisaged in the document titled “Lion @ 2047: A
vision for Amrut Kaal”.
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294. India has won the Chess Olympiad 2024 by defeating which country in the
women's category?
भारत ने मत्रहला वगि में त्रकस दे श को हराकर शतरं ज ओलंत्रपयाड 2024 जीता है?
(a) Slovenia
(b) USA
(c) Azerbaijan
(d) China
(e) Hungary
Ans. c
Sol. Chess Olympiad 2024: Indian teams make history, bag gold in both categories
India has struck historic double gold medals in the 2024 Chess Olympiad in
Budapest, Hungary. Both men and women teams emerged on top.
In the open section, India’s maiden title win was secured following Arjun Erigaisi’s
victory over Jan Subelj of Slovenia in the final round of the competition.
At the same time, second-placed China dropped crucial points against the USA in
their fixture, and India officially clinched the title. The Indian team for the open
category included Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala
Harikrishna, and Srinath Narayanan.
In the open section, India’s best performances prior to this year have been the
bronze medals in 2022 and 2014.
In addition, in the women’s section final, the Indian women’s team defeated
Azerbaijan 3.5-0.5 to clinch the gold. The team comprised Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali
Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, Tania Sachdev, and Abhijit Kunte
(captain).
295. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has signed a
MoU with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) of which country in
the area of food safety?
भारतीय खाद्य सुरक्षा एवं मानक प्रात्रधकरण (FSSAI) ने खाद्य सुरक्षा के क्षेत्र में त्रकस दे श के
कृत्रर् एवं पशुधन मंत्रालय (MAPA) के साथ समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं ?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) Brazil
(d) Germany
(e) Japan
Ans. c
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Sol. FSSAI, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil sign MoU for food safety
collaboration
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has signed a MoU with the
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) of Brazil in the area of food safety.
The MoU was signed by Agriculture and Livestock Minister Carlos Henrique Baqueta
Fávaro and CEO of FSSAI, G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, on the sidelines of the Global
Food Regulators Summit in New Delhi.
The MoU demonstrates India’s dedication to food safety and signifies a major
advancement in its ongoing efforts to enhance international collaboration in food
safety.
FSSAI also conducted a bilateral meeting with the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority
(BFDA) on the sidelines of the Global Food Regulators Summit. The meeting focused
on the implementation protocol of the agreement signed between India and BFDA in
March this year during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This Agreement underscores a mutual commitment to enhance food safety by
aligning regulatory frameworks, simplifying the Food Import Procedure, and
fostering technical collaboration.
About Brazil
• Capital - Brasília
• Currency - Brazilian Real
• President - Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
296. India has signed the first-of-its-kind agreements focused on a Clean
Economy, Fair Economy, and the overarching Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
(IPEF) in Delaware, USA. In which year IPEF was launched?
भारत ने डे लावेयर, यूएसए में स्वि अथिव्यवस्था, त्रनष्पक्ष अथिव्यवस्था और व्यापक इं डो-
पैत्रसत्रफक आत्रथिक ढांचे (IPEF) पर केंत्रद्रत अपनी तरह के पहले समझौतों पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए हैं।
IPEF त्रकस वर्ि लॉन्च त्रकया गया था?
(a) 2020
(b) 2016
(c) 2021
(d) 2022
(e) 2023
Ans. d
Sol. India signs agreements on clean and fair economy under Indo-Pacific Economic
Framework
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India has signed the first-of-its-kind agreements focused on a Clean Economy, Fair
Economy, and the overarching Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in Delaware,
USA.
These agreements were exchanged under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
(IPEF) for prosperity yesterday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who
is on a three-day visit to the US for the Quad Summit.
The Agreement on Clean Economy intends to promote technical cooperation,
workforce development, capacity building, and research collaborations.
It will facilitate investments and project financing, including concessional financing,
as well as joint collaborative projects, with a particular emphasis on supporting
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
The Fair Economy Agreement seeks to create a more transparent and predictable
trade and investment environment across the Indo-Pacific. Meanwhile, the
overarching IPEF Agreement aims to establish a high-level political oversight
framework at the ministerial level for the various individual IPEF agreements,
providing general guidance and goals while aligning with leaders’ vision and
mandate for the IPEF.
About Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)
• IPEF was launched on 23 May 2022 in Tokyo, Japan, comprising 14 countries –
Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia,
New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and USA.
• The IPEF seeks to strengthen economic engagement and cooperation among
partner countries to advance growth and economic stability.
• The framework is structured around four pillars relating to Trade (Pillar I);
Supply Chain Resilience (Pillar II); Clean Economy (Pillar III); and Fair Economy
(Pillar IV).
• India has ratified Agreement on Supply Chain Resilience (Pillar II) in February
2024 and has maintained an observer status in Pillar-I.
297. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conducted a bilateral meeting with
which's country Food and Drug Authority on the sidelines of the Global Food
Regulators Summit, at Bharat Mandapam, aimed at enhancing food safety and
regulatory standards?
स्वास्थ्य एवं पररवार कल्याण मंत्रालय के तहत भारतीय खाद्य सुरक्षा एवं मानक प्रात्रधकरण
(FSSAI) ने भारत मंडपम में वैत्रिक खाद्य त्रनयामक त्रशखर सम्मेलन के दौरान त्रकस दे श के
खाद्य एवं और्त्रध प्रात्रधकरण के साथ त्रद्वपक्षीय बैठक आयोत्रजत की, त्रजसका उद्दे श्य खाद्य
सुरक्षा और त्रनयामक मानकों को बढाना था?
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(a) Nepal
(b) Bhutan
(c) USA
(d) Japan
(e) Australia
Ans. b
Sol. India and Bhutan Deepen Cooperation on Food Safety and Regulatory Standards
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare conducted a bilateral meeting with the Bhutan Food and
Drug Authority (BFDA) on the sidelines of the Global Food Regulators Summit, at
Bharat Mandapam.
The meeting focused on the implementation protocol of the “Agreement” signed
between India and BFDA on 21 March 2024, during the visit of PM Narendra Modi.
This Agreement underscores a mutual commitment to enhance food safety, aligning
regulatory frameworks, simplifying the Food Import Procedure and fostering
technical collaboration. The Agreement aims to recognize the official control
exercised by BFDA over food business operators (FBOs) by the FSSAI.
The Agreement further seeks to enhance technical cooperation between FSSAI and
BFDA, establishing a functional mechanism to facilitate and develop trade between
the two countries.
• India, European Union agree to deepen cooperation in Sustainable Water
Management
• FSSAI, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil sign MoU for food safety
collaboration
• India-Denmark Maritime collaboration gathers momentum with focus on
Green Shipping, Digitalization, and Sustainable Development
• Indian Navy and South African Navy sign agreement to enhance submarine
rescue support cooperation
• India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Maldives sign Charter and MoU for establishment
of Colombo Security Conclave Secretariat
298. Which company and IBM have launched SimpliZCloud, a fully managed
cloud service built on IBM LinuxONE. The service is designed to support the
infrastructure needs of critical workloads like those in financial services
organizations including core banking applications, lending and risk
management applications?
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त्रकस कंपनी और IBM ने IBM LinuxONE पर त्रनत्रमित एक पूणितः प्रबंत्रधत लाउड सेवा
SimpliZCloud लॉन्च की है। यह सेवा त्रवत्तीय सेवा संगठनों जैसे कोर बैंत्रकंग अनुप्रयोगों, ऋण
और जोखखम प्रबंधन अनुप्रयोगों में महत्वपूणि कायिभार की बुत्रनयादी ढांचे की जरूरतों का
समथिन करने के त्रलए त्रडजाइन की गई है ?
(a) Tech Mahindra
(b) Data Ventures Pvt. Ltd
(c) HCL
(d) TCS
(e) NTT DATA
Ans. e
Sol. IBM and NTT Data launches SimpliZCloud to Revamp India’s Financial Services
Sector
NTT DATA and IBM have launched SimpliZCloud, a fully managed cloud service built
on IBM LinuxONE.
The service is designed to support the infrastructure needs of critical workloads like
those in financial services organizations including core banking applications, lending
and risk management applications.
This solution offers the opportunity to optimize infrastructure investments and
ongoing costs by consolidating resources and spending, especially enterprise
software license costs. The subscription-based model also helps avoid expensive
capital investment and maintenance costs.
SimpliZCloud is built on a secure, scalable, and integrated architecture that delivers
dedicated compute and storage resources, powered by Software Defined Networking
(SDN). The service offers a jump in performance over traditional x86 architecture-
based environments, claims the company.
299. In September 2024, who among the following was appointed as the
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Bank, taking over
from Shyam Srinivasan?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकसे श्याम श्रीत्रनवासन से पदभार ग्रहण करते हुए फेडरल
बैंक के प्रबंध त्रनदे शक और मुि कायिकारी अत्रधकारी के रूप में त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया?
(a) G Srinivasan
(b) Vincent Menachery Devassy
(c) KVS Manian
(d) V Vaidyanathan
(e) Muthuswamy Iyer
Ans. c
Sol. KVS Manian Takes Charge as MD and CEO of Federal Bank
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KVS Manian has officially taken charge as the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer of Federal Bank, succeeding Shyam Srinivasan, who stepped down after an
impressive 14-year tenure.
Previously, Manian served as the Joint Managing Director at Kotak Mahindra Bank
Limited until April 30, 2024.
During his time there, he was crucial in establishing a strong and profitable franchise
across various business segments, significantly enhancing the bank’s technological
capabilities and transaction banking services.
The appointment was approved by the Reserve Bank of India in July, for a period of
three years.
• Executive Director of TamilNad Mercantile Bank - Vincent Menachery
Devassy (for three years)
• Chief Compliance Officer of CIFDAQ - Muthuswamy Iyer
• MD and CEO of IDFC First Bank - V Vaidyanathan (reappointment for three
years)
300. In September 2024, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), under the
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM),
organized the National Conclave on Gender Mainstreaming to promote gender
equality and socio-economic inclusion in rural communities. This event was
hosted in collaboration with which of the following institutes?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, ग्रामीण त्रवकास मंत्रालय (MoRD) ने दीनदयाल अंत्योदय योजना - राष्ट्रीय
ग्रामीण आजीत्रवका त्रमशन (DAY-NRLM) के तहत ग्रामीण समुदायों में लैंत्रगक समानता और
सामात्रजक-आत्रथिक समावेशन को बढावा दे ने के त्रलए जेंडर मेनस्टर ीत्रमंग पर राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन का
आयोजन त्रकया। यह कायिक्रम त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस संस्थान के सहयोग से आयोत्रजत त्रकया
गया था?
(a) United Nations Populations Fund
(b) United Nations Development Programme
(c) World Economic Forum
(d) United Nations Education Scientific & Cultural Organization
(e) Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality
Ans. e
Sol. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana in collaboration with the Institute for What Works
to Advance Gender Equality
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The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana -
National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), in collaboration with the Institute for
What Works to Advance Gender Equality (IWWAGE) successfully hosted the National
Conclave on Gender Mainstreaming in New Delhi.
The conclave focused on strengthening gender-responsive community institutions
and discussed strategies for advancing gender integration within the DAY-NRLM
framework.
DAY-NRLM provides a unique opportunity to empower women by addressing
structural inequalities and strengthening women’s collectives, voice, and agency.
301. Which state government has launched a financial assistance programme,
'Bana Kaih', which aims to provide financial assistance to farmers growing
ginger, turmeric, Mizo chilli, and broomsticks?
त्रकस राज्य सरकार ने त्रवत्तीय सहायता कायिक्रम 'बाना कैह' शुरू त्रकया है , त्रजसका उद्दे श्य
अदरक, हल्दी, त्रमजो त्रमचि और झाड़ू उगाने वाले त्रकसानों को त्रवत्तीय सहायता प्रदान करना है?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Manipur
(c) Mizoram
(d) Maharashtra
(e) Assam
Ans. c
Sol. Mizoram govt introduces Financial Assistance Scheme for Farmers and Small
Entrepreneurs
The Mizoram government has launched a financial assistance and support
programme, 'Bana Kaih', for small entrepreneurs and farmers of the state.
This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to farmers growing ginger, turmeric,
Mizo chilli, and broomsticks. These crops will be purchased through farmer societies
established in villages.
Under this initiative, the government has set minimum prices for these cash crops. If
farmers sell their produce below these rates, they will receive support prices.
However, if they manage to sell at higher prices, the government will not intervene.
Additionally, paddy unhusked rice will be bought at Rs 30 per kg from Kolasib and
Mamit districts.
The state government has allocated Rs 200 crore for the scheme's implementation in
2024-25. An additional Rs 110 crore has been set aside for agricultural assurance in
the 2023-24 fiscal year.
About Mizoram
• Formation - 20 February 1987
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• Capital - Aizawl
• Chief Minister - Lalduhoma
• Governor - Hari Babu Kambhampati
302. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was in the news recently, is from which
country?
हाल ही में चचाि में रहे अनुरा कुमारा त्रदसानायके त्रकस दे श से हैं ?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Nepal
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Bhutan
(e) Laos
Ans. c
Sol. Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake is Sri Lanka's new president
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the left-wing leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna
(JVP), has won the 2024 Sri Lanka Presidential election.
He defeated the incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe and will be the island nation's
ninth executive president.
According to the official data, the 55-year-old Marxist leader secured 56.34 lakh
votes. The opposition leader Sajith Premadasa finished second with 43.63 lakh votes,
and Wickremesinghe third with 22.99 lakh votes.
About Sri Lanka
• Legislative capital - Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
• Executive and Judicial capital - Colombo
• Currency - Sri Lankan rupee
• President - Anura Kumara Dissanayake;9th (replace Ranil Wickremesinghe)
• Prime Minister - Dinesh Gunawarden
303. The Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme launched by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on September 23, 2018, celebrated its sixth anniversary. The
scheme provides health coverage of how much rupees per family annually for
secondary and tertiary care to over 55 crore individuals?
प्रधानमंत्री नरें द्र मोदी द्वारा 23 त्रसतंबर, 2018 को शुरू की गई आयुष्मान भारत PM-JAY
योजना ने अपनी छठी वर्िगांठ मनाई। यह योजना 55 करोड़ से अत्रधक व्यखक्तयों को
माध्यत्रमक और तृतीयक दे खभाल के त्रलए प्रत्रत पररवार सालाना त्रकतने रुपये का स्वास्थ्य
कवरे ज प्रदान करती है ?
(a) 2 lakh
(b) 3 lakh
(c) 5 lakh
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(d) 10 lakh
(e) 15 lakh
Ans. c
Sol. Ayushman Bharat PM-Jay scheme introduced by PM Modi marks six years since
launch
The Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
on September 23, 2018, celebrated its sixth anniversary.
The scheme provides health coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary
and tertiary care to over 55 crore individuals.
Earlier on September 11, the Union Cabinet had approved health coverage for all
senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of income, under the flagship
scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
AB PM-JAY is the world's largest publicly funded health assurance scheme, provides
health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care
hospitalisation to 55 crore individuals to 12.34 crore families.
304. Indian wrestler Sangram Singh became the first Indian male wrestler to
win an MMA (mixed martial arts) fight at the Gama International Fighting
Championship. The Championship was held in which country?
भारतीय पहलवान संग्राम त्रसंह गामा इं र्रनेशनल फाइत्रर्ं ग चैंत्रपयनत्रशप में MMA (त्रमक्स्ड
माशिल आर््ि स) मुकाबला जीतने वाले पहले भारतीय पुरुर् पहलवान बन गए। यह चैंत्रपयनत्रशप
त्रकस दे श में आयोत्रजत की गई थी?
(a) Georgia
(b) Hungary
(c) Oman
(d) Japan
(e) India
Ans. a
Sol. Sangram Singh becomes 1st Indian male wrestler to win MMA fight at Gama
International Fighting Championship
Indian wrestler Sangram Singh became the first Indian male wrestler to win an MMA
(mixed martial arts) fight at the Gama International Fighting Championship Tbilisi in
Georgia.
Commonwealth heavyweight wrestling champion Sangram won in a 90-second
match against the Pakistani opponent, Ali Raza Nasir.
Moreover, Sangram also registered the fastest win ever by an Indian fighter in the 93
kg division in the championship.
305. Who has won the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix 2024?
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फॉमूिला वन त्रसंगापुर ग्रैंड त्रप्रक्स 2024 त्रकसने जीता है ?

(a) Sebastian Vettel
(b) Lewis Hamilton
(c) Max Verstappen
(d) Charles Leclerc
(e) Lando Norris
Ans. e
Sol. Lando Norris wins Singapore Grand Prix
Formula One title contender Lando Norris led from pole to chequered flag to win the
Singapore Grand Prix, narrowing the gap to championship leader Max Verstappen,
who was second.
It was the McLaren driver’s third career GP win and his first from pole at his sixth
attempt.
His McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri finished third to extend their lead over Red Bull
in the constructors’ championship.
Recent 2024 F1 Grand Prix Winner
• Azerbaijan Grand Prix - McLaren's Oscar Piastri (Australia)
• Italian Grand Prix - Ferrari's Charles Leclerc (Monaco)
• Dutch Grand Prix - McLaren’s Lando Norris (British)
• Hungarian Grand Prix F2 - Kush Maini (India)
• Belgian Grand Prix - Mercedes’s Lewis Hamilton (UK)
• Hungarian Grand Prix – McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (Australia)
• British Grand Prix – Mercedes’s Lewis Hamilton (UK)
• Austrian Grand Prix - Mercedes’s George Russell (UK)
• Spanish Grand Prix – Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Canadian Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Monaco Grand Prix - Ferrari's Charles Leclerc (Monaco)
• Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Miami Grand Prix - McLaren’s Lando Norris (British)
• Chinese Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Japanese Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Australian Grand Prix - Ferrari's Carlos Saina (Spain)
• Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
• Bahrain Grand Prix - Red Bull's Max Verstappen (Netherlands)
306. In September 2024, Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub set a new record for
the longest single mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Kononenko and Chub broke the previous record for the longest continuous stay
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in space, which was set by cosmonauts Sergei Prokopyev, Dmitry Petelin, and
NASA astronaut Francisco Rubio. Oleg and Nikolai belong to which country?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, ओलेग कोनोनेंको और त्रनकोलाई चूब ने अंतरािष्ट्रीय अंतररक्ष स्टे शन (ISS) पर
सबसे लंबे समय तक एकल त्रमशन का नया ररकॉडि बनाया। कोनोनेंको और चूब ने अंतररक्ष में
सबसे लंबे समय तक लगातार रहने का त्रपछला ररकॉडि तोड़ त्रदया, जो कॉस्मोनॉर्् स सगेई
प्रोकोपयेव, त्रदत्रमत्री पेर्ेत्रलन और नासा के अंतररक्ष यात्री फ्रांत्रसस्को रुत्रबयो द्वारा बनाया गया
था। ओलेग और त्रनकोलाई त्रकस दे श से संबंत्रधत हैं ?
(a) USA
(b) Japan
(c) Russia
(d) UK
(e) Germany
Ans. c
Sol. Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub set new record for longest
single mission aboard ISS
Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub have set a new record for the
longest single mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Kononenko and Chub broke the previous record for the longest continuous stay in
space, which was set by cosmonauts Sergei Prokopyev, Dmitry Petelin, and NASA
astronaut Francisco Rubio.
The three set the previous record last year by spending 370 days aboard the
International Space Station. Kononenko and Chub returned to Earth on the Soyuz
MS-25 spacecraft, after spend a record 374 days in space.
307. Which Indian film has been selected as the official entry for the 97th
Academy Awards (Oscar) 2025?
त्रकस भारतीय त्रफल्म को 97वें अकादमी पुरस्कार (ऑस्कर) 2025 के त्रलए आत्रधकाररक प्रत्रवत्रष्ट्
के रूप में चुना गया है ?
(a) 12th Fail
(b) Madgaon Express
(c) Laapataa Ladies
(d) 8 A.M. Metro
(e) Lantrani
Ans. c
Sol. Laapataa Ladies picked as official entry for 97th Oscars Awards
The Hindi comedy film ‘Laapataa Ladies’, produced by Amir Khan and Kiran Rao and
directed by Kiran Rao, has been chosen to be India’s official entry for the
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International Feature Film Category at the 97th Academy Awards 2025 (popularly
known as the Oscars).
The international Feature film category is for the country-selected feature film. The
Hindi film Laapataa Ladies was chosen by a 13-member jury of the Film Federation of
India, headed by renowned Assamese Director Jahnu Barua.
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on 2nd March 2025 in Los Angeles,
United States of America.
Last year, the superhit Malayalam film “2018: Everyone's a Hero” was India’s official
entry for the 96th Oscar Award 2024.
Indian films nominated for Oscar Award
• 57 Indian films including Laapataa Ladies, have been nominated for the
'International Feature Film Category at the Oscars. Mehboob Khan's directed
film Mother India was the first Indian film to be nominated for an Oscar in
1957.
• Only three Indian films, Mother India (1958), Salaam Bombay (1989), and
Lagaaan (2001), have made the final list of Oscar nominees.
• None of the Indian films has won the Best International Feature Film category
award at the Oscars.
308. World Rhino Day is celebrated annually on which day to raise awareness
about the Rhinoceros and the urgent need for their conservation?
त्रवि राइनो त्रदवस प्रत्रतवर्ि त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है तात्रक गैंडों के बारे में जागरूकता बढाई
जा सके और उनके संरक्षण की तत्काल आवश्यकता पर बल त्रदया जा सके?
(a) 21 September
(b) 22 September
(c) 23 September
(d) 24 September
(e) 25 September
Ans. b
Sol. 22 September - World Rhino Day
World Rhino Day is celebrated annually on September 22 to raise awareness about
the Rhinoceros and the urgent need for their conservation.
It serves as a global platform to highlight the critical threats rhinos face, including
poaching and habitat loss, while recognizing the efforts of individuals and
organizations dedicated to protecting these majestic animals.
Theme 2024 - Keep the Five Alive
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The day also emphasizes the importance of preserving rhino populations for
ecological balance, cultural heritage, and future generations. It is a call to unite in the
fight for rhino conservation worldwide.
The Indian rhino is the largest of the three Asian species and shares its single-horn
characteristic with the Javan rhino.
309. The International Day of Sign Languages is an annual event observed on
which day globally?
अंतरािष्ट्रीय सांकेत्रतक भार्ा त्रदवस त्रवि स्तर पर त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाने वाला एक वात्रर्िक
कायिक्रम है?
(a) 21 September
(b) 22 September
(c) 23 September
(d) 24 September
(e) 25 September
Ans. c
Sol. 23 September - International Day of Sign Languages
The International Day of Sign Languages is an annual event observed on September
23 globally.
The day is marked to raise awareness about the rights of the deaf community and
other sign language users.
Theme 2024 - Sign up for Sign Language Rights
The choice of 23 September is the same date that the World Federation of the Deaf
was established in 1951. The International Day of Sign Languages was first celebrated
in 2018 as part of the International Week of the Deaf.
310. In September 2024, the Union Home Ministry cancelled the FCRA (Foreign
Contribution Registration Act) licence of the International Cooperative Alliance
(ICA) due to alleged violations of regulations. In which year ICA was founded?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, केंद्रीय गृह मंत्रालय ने त्रनयमों के कत्रथत उल्लंघन के कारण अंतरािष्ट्रीय
सहकारी गठबंधन (ICA) का FCRA (त्रवदे शी अंशदान पंजीकरण अत्रधत्रनयम) लाइसेंस रद्द कर
त्रदया। ICA की स्थापना त्रकस वर्ि हुई थी?
(a) 1895
(b) 1985
(c) 1947
(d) 1952
(e) 2000
Ans. a
Sol. FCRA licence of International Cooperative Alliance cancelled
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Union Home Ministry has cancelled the FCRA (Foreign Contribution Registration Act)
licence of the International Cooperatives Alliance (ICA) for its alleged violation of
rules.
ICA is the apex body representing cooperatives worldwide and provides knowledge,
expertise and coordinated action in the field.
Founded in 1895, ICA is one of the oldest non-governmental organizations and has
over 1 billion members.
311. In September 2024, Indian delegation attended the first in-person meeting
of the Supply Chain Council of the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum (IPEF) for
Prosperity held in which city?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारतीय प्रत्रतत्रनत्रधमंडल ने त्रकस शहर में आयोत्रजत समृखर्द् के त्रलए इं डो-
पैत्रसत्रफक इकोनॉत्रमक फोरम (IPEF) की आपूत्रति श्रृंखला पररर्द की पहली व्यखक्तगत बैठक में
भाग त्रलया?
(a) Berlin
(b) Washington DC
(c) Paris
(d) Berlin
(e) New Delhi
Ans. b
Sol. India attends first in-person IPEF Supply Chain Council and Crisis Response
Network meeting at Washington DC
Indian delegation attended the first in-Person meeting of the Supply Chain Council of
the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum (IPEF) for Prosperity held in Washington DC
followed by Crisis Response Network meeting.
These formal meetings were preceded by Panel discussions on various topics related
to supply chain resilience with special focus on the United States initiatives including
the creation of dedicated Supply Chain Centre and development of the tool like
SCALE. While the US is the Chair, India is the vice Chair of the Supply Chain Council.
The Council adopted the one-year work plan detailing the action to be taken by the
Council for the entire year. Apart from this, the major achievements were the
establishment of three Action Plan Teams pertaining to three sectors, namely
Semiconductor; Critical Minerals with a focus on batteries; and Chemicals.
After the in-person meeting of the IPEF Supply Chain Council, the Crisis Response
Network (CRN) meeting chaired by the Republic of Korea.
312. In September 2024, which of the following countries partnered with India
to establish its first-ever national security semiconductor fabrication plant,
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designed to manufacture infrared, gallium nitride, and silicon carbide chips for
military hardware and next-generation telecommunications?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस दे श ने भारत के साथ अपना पहला राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा
अधिचालक त्रनमािण संयंत्र स्थात्रपत करने के त्रलए भागीदारी की, त्रजसे सैन्य हाडि वेयर और अगली
पीढी के दू रसंचार के त्रलए अवरक्त, गैत्रलयम नाइर्र ाइड और त्रसत्रलकॉन काबािइड त्रचप्स बनाने
के त्रलए त्रडजाइन त्रकया गया है?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) Germany
(d) Japan
(e) Australia
Ans. a
Sol. India to get first national security semiconductor fabrication plant
Under a transformative collaboration with the US, India will get a national security
semiconductor fabrication plant that will produce chips for use in military hardware
and next-generation telecommunications.
The India-US joint project was announced following talks between Prime Minister
Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in Wilmington.
It will be the first-ever India-US semiconductor fabrication partnership. It is the first
time the US military has agreed to do a partnership for these highly-value
technologies with India and, it is a watershed moment as it is as significant as the
civil nuclear deal.
The "fab, which will be established with the objective of manufacturing infrared,
gallium nitride and silicon carbide semiconductors, will be enabled by support from
the India semiconductor mission as well as a strategic technology partnership
between, Bharat Semi, 3rdiTech, and the US Space Force.
The Fab becomes not only India's first, but one of the world's first multi-material fabs
for national security.
313. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has penalised how much
rupees Jai Anmol Ambani, the elder son of industrialist Anil Ambani, for not
exercising proper due diligence while approving corporate loans at Reliance
Home Finance?
भारतीय प्रत्रतभूत्रत एवं त्रवत्रनमय बोडि (सेबी) ने उद्योगपत्रत अत्रनल अंबानी के बड़े बेर्े जय
अनमोल अंबानी पर ररलायंस होम फाइनेंस में कॉपोरे र् ऋण को मंजूरी दे ते समय उत्रचत
सावधानी नही ं बरतने के त्रलए त्रकतने रुपये का जुमािना लगाया है ?
(a) 1 crore
(b) 2 crore
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(c) 3 crore
(d) 4 crore
(e) 5 crore
Ans. a
Sol. SEBI imposes Rs 1 crore fine on Jai Anmol Ambani in Reliance Home Finance
case
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 1
crore on Jai Anmol Ambani, the elder son of industrialist Anil Ambani, for not
exercising proper due diligence while approving corporate loans at Reliance Home
Finance.
Additionally, Krishnan Gopalakrishnan, the Chief Risk Officer of Reliance Home
Finance, has been fined Rs 15 lakh for similar violations. The two individuals are
required to pay the amount within 45 days of the SEBI order.
SEBI stated that in February 2019, Jai Anmol, as a non-executive director of Reliance
Home Finance, approved unsecured loans of Rs 20 crore each to Visa Capital and
Accura Productions, despite the disapproval of other board members.
The regulator pointed out that he failed to exercise reasonable due diligence with
respect to GPCL (general purpose working capital lending) process. The working
capital was lent to other Reliance-Anil Ambani group companies, including Reliance
Capital, according to the regulator.
314. Who has been appointed as the Chief of National Crime Records Bureau
(NCRB)?
राष्ट्रीय अपराध ररकॉडि ब्यूरो (एनसीआरबी) के प्रमुख के रूप में त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है?
(a) Vitual Kumar
(b) Praveer Ranjan
(c) Vivek Gogia
(d) Amit Garg
(e) Alok Ranjan
Ans. e
Sol. Alok Ranjan appointed as NCRB chief, Amit Garg to head National Police
Academy
Senior IPS officers Alok Ranjan has been appointed as the Chief of National Crime
Records Bureau (NCRB).
While, Amit Garg has been appointed as the Chiefs of Hyderabad-based Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA).
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Ranjan, a 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, has
been appointed as the Director, NCRB for a tenure up to his superannuation on June
30, 2026.
He succeeds his service and batchmate Vivek Gogia, who has been repatriated to the
AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory) cadre.
Garg, a 1993-batch IPS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the
Director, of SVPNPA for a term up to his retirement on October 31, 2027.
Besides them, Praveer Ranjan has been appointed as Special Director General in
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for a tenure of two years.
Vitul Kumar, currently ADG in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has been
appointed as Special DG in the same force, till the date of his superannuation on
August 31, 2028.
R Prasad Meena, at present ADG in the Border Security Force (BSF), has been
appointed as Special DG in the force, till the date of his retirement, that is July 31,
2025.
Recent Appointment
• President of National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) - Kalikesh Narayan
Singh Deo (replace Raninder Singh)
• DG of Narcotics Control Bureau - Anurag Garg (replace Anish Dayal Singh)
• Head coach of Indian women's football team - Santosh Kashyap (replace
Chaoba Devi)
• First Pakistani woman Umpire to be nominated to the ICC international
panel - Saleema Imtiaz
315. In September 2024, S&P Global Ratings retained India's growth forecast at
____________________, while also forecasting that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
might implement a rate cut in October 2024.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, एसएं डपी ग्लोबल रे त्रर्ं ग्स ने भारत के त्रवकास पूवािनुमान को
____________________ पर बरकरार रखा, साथ ही यह भी पूवािनुमान लगाया त्रक भारतीय ररजवि
बैंक (आरबीआई) अक्टू बर 2024 में ब्याज दरों में कर्ौती लागू कर सकता है।
(a) 6.5%
(b) 6.6%
(c) 6.7%
(d) 6.8%
(e) 6.9%
Ans. d
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Sol. S&P retains India's growth forecast at 6.8%

S&P Global Ratings maintained India's growth forecast at 6.8 percent while noting
that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may cut interest rates in October.
In its economic outlook for the Asia-Pacific region, S&P also retained its gross
domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) at 6.9
percent.
In India, GDP growth moderated in the June quarter as high interest rates tempered
urban demand, in line with our projection of 6.8 per cent GDP for the full financial
year 2024-25.
In FY24, India's economic growth rate reached an impressive 8.2 per cent.
Updated GDP List
• S&P – 6.8% (FY25), 6.9% (FY26), 7% (FY27)
• Moody’s – 7.2% (FY24), 6.6% (FY25)
• SBI – 7%
• Deloitte – 7 - 7.2% (FY25)
• FICCI – 7% (FY25)
• ADB – 7% (FY25), 7.2%(FY26)
• IMF – 7% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)
316. The Centre has constituted a committee to formulate a framework for the
Repairability Index in the Mobile and Electronics Sector. Who will chair this
committee?
केंद्र सरकार ने मोबाइल और इलेक्टरॉत्रनक्स क्षेत्र में ररपेयरे त्रबत्रलर्ी इं डेक्स के त्रलए रूपरे खा
तैयार करने हेतु एक सत्रमत्रत गत्रठत की है। इस सत्रमत्रत की अध्यक्षता कौन करे गा?
(a) Nidhi Khatri
(b) Sunil Bajpai
(c) Sanjay Agrawal
(d) M S Sahoo
(e) Bharat Khera
Ans. e
Sol. Centre constitutes committee for formulating framework on Repairability Index
in Mobile and Electronics Sector
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), GoI, has constituted a committee of
experts under the chairmanship of Bharat Khera, to recommend a robust framework
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for Repairability Index and to empower consumers and promote sustainable practices
within the tech industry.
The proposed repair ecosystem will include several important components:
Comprehensive Repair Information: Consumers will have access to repair manuals,
diagnostic tools, and lists of necessary tools and parts.
Spare Parts Availability: Easier identification and timely availability of spare parts.
Affordable Tools: Cost-effective tools that are safe and easily accessible to
consumers.
Modular Design: Products will feature components that can be independently
accessed for easier repairs.
Economic Feasibility: The cost of parts and labor will be kept affordable for
consumers.
The committee will develop policies, guidelines, and regulations to support the
Repairability Index and integrate it into existing consumer protection frameworks.
The committee is expected to submit its report, along with the proposed framework
for the Repairability Index, by November 15, 2024.
317. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated which edition of the
Indian Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi?
रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ त्रसंह ने नई त्रदल्ली में भारतीय तर्रक्षक कमांडरों के सम्मेलन के त्रकस
संस्करण का उद् घार्न त्रकया है ?
(a) 39th
(b) 40th
(c) 41st
(d) 42nd
(e) 43rd
Ans. c
Sol. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 41st Coast Guard Commanders’
Conference
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the 41st edition of the Indian Coast
Guard Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi.
The three-day meeting serves as a vital forum to engage in meaningful discussions
on strategic, operational, and administrative matters in the backdrop of the evolving
geopolitical landscapes and complexities of maritime security.
The three-day meeting serves as a vital forum for ICG Commanders to engage in
meaningful discussions on strategic, operational & administrative matters in the
backdrop of the evolving geopolitical landscapes and, complexities of maritime
security.
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The conference provides a platform for senior ICG leaders to meticulously evaluate
key operational, material, logistical, HR development, training, and administrative
initiatives undertaken over the past year. They will also deliberate on vital milestones
essential for the protection of the maritime interests of the nation.
318. In September 2024, Pratyasa Ray was awarded the prestigious 32nd
Ekalabya Puraskar for her remarkable achievements. She belongs to which of
the following sports?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, प्रत्याशा रे को उनकी उल्लेखनीय उपलखियों के त्रलए प्रत्रतत्रित 32वें एकलव्य
पुरस्कार से सम्मात्रनत त्रकया गया। वह त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस खेल से संबंत्रधत हैं ?
(a) Football
(b) Archery
(c) Table Tennis
(d) Swimming
(e) Hockey
Ans. d
Sol. Swimmer Pratyasa Ray awarded 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar
Pratyasa Ray, a rising star in swimming, was selected for the prestigious Ekalabya
Puraskar for 2024.
Ray secured six medals— four gold, one silver and a bronze— in the Khelo India
University Games in Guwahati in February this year.
Ray will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 7 lakhs—an increase from the previous Rs. 5
lakhs, along with a citation at the Ekalabya Puraskar award ceremony to be held at a
later date.
Sprinter Dondapati Mrutyam Jayaram and badminton player Tanvi Patri will also be
felicitated for their remarkable performances in various international and national-
level events in their respective fields.
Each of the citation winners will receive a cash prize of ₹1.5 lakh, up from ₹1 lakh,
along with citations at the award ceremony.
About Ekalabya Puraskar
• Ekalabya Puraskar was instituted by charitable body IMPaCT in 1993 and
managed by IMFA, the leading ferro alloys producer in the country. It is now
considered the most prestigious sports award in Odisha.
• The award is given every year to young sportspersons of Odisha in recognition
of their outstanding performance in the preceding two years.
319. In September 2024, who among the following won the Miss Universe India
2024 title?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकसने त्रमस यूत्रनवसि इं त्रडया 2024 का खखताब जीता?
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(a) Urvashi Rautela

(b) Chhavi Verg
(c) Anshika Singh
(d) Rhea Singha
(e) Sushmita Roy
Ans. d
Sol. Rhea Singha wins Miss Universe India 2024 title
Rhea Singha, an 18-year-old from Gujarat, has captured hearts and headlines after
being crowned Miss Universe India 2024. Competing against 51 talented finalists,
Rhea emerged victorious during the grand finale held in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Miss Universe India 2015, Urvashi Rautela, who served as a judge at the event,
crowned Rhea with a special Taj Mahal crown.
Pranjal Priya was named the first runner-up, followed by Chhavi Verg in second
place.
Sushmita Roy and Ruopfuzhano Whiso secured the third and fourth runner-up
positions, respectively, showcasing the diverse talent present at the event.
Recent Award
• FIDE 100 Awards - Men's - Magnus Carlsen (Norway); Women's - Judit Polgar
(Hungary)
• Miss India Worldwide 2024 - Dhruvi Patel (USA); 1st Runner-up - Lisa
Abdoelhak (Suriname); 2nd Runner-up - Malvika Sharma (Netherlands)
• Olympic Order in gold - French President Emmanuel Macron
• Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024 - Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki
Hyderabad
320. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $50 million loan to
improve water resources management, access to water, and community
resilience to the effects of climate change in which state of India?
एत्रशयाई त्रवकास बैंक (एडीबी) ने भारत के त्रकस राज्य में जल संसाधन प्रबंधन, पानी तक पहुंच
और जलवायु पररवतिन के प्रभावों के प्रत्रत सामुदात्रयक लचीलापन सुधारने के त्रलए 50 त्रमत्रलयन
डॉलर के ऋण को मंजूरी दी है ?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Mizoram
(c) Manipur
(d) Maharashtra
(e) Rajasthan
Ans. a
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Sol. ADB Approves Support to Improve Water Security and Management in India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $50 million loan to improve
water resources management, access to water, and community resilience to the
effects of climate change in the state of Meghalaya, India.
The project supports the Meghalaya State Water Policy 2019 which aims to achieve
sustainable development, management, and use of the state’s water resources
through a participatory approach; reduce vulnerability; and promote integrated water
resource management.
The project will strengthen the capacity of districts in Meghalaya to manage water
resources and introduce water storage structures that will ensure water security while
building climate-resilience of communities.
The Climate-Adaptative Community-Based Water-Harvesting Project in Meghalaya
will help develop a state-wide water-harvesting system (WHS) master plan which will
be forward-looking, integrating gender and social inclusion, and taking into account
weather patterns and disaster risk management.
This will guide the creation of water security plans at the village level to be managed
by the village employment councils (VEC), watershed management committees
(WMC) and water users associations (WUA).
Recent Loan approved by ADB
• India and ADB sign 530 crore to boost drinking water supply in 12 cities of
Tripura state
• India and ADB sign $500 million to improve healthcare in Maharashtra
• India and ADB sign $200 million to improve solid waste management and
sanitation in 100 cities across eight states in the country
• India and ADB sign $200 million to expand metro rail corridors and
improve transport connectivity in Nagpur
• India and ADB sign $240.5 million to rooftop solar system in India
321. Which bank has recently launched the Ashva & Mayura Credit Card?
हाल ही में त्रकस बैंक ने अि और मयूरा क्रेत्रडर् काडि लॉन्च त्रकया है ?
(a) Axis Bank
(b) Canara Bank
(c) ICICI Bank
(d) IDFC FIRST Bank
(e) HDFC Bank
Ans. d
Sol. IDFC FIRST Bank launches Ashva and Mayura Credit Cards
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IDFC FIRST Bank has launched the Ashva Credit Card. This new metal credit card,
powered by Visa, combines India's rich cultural heritage with modern sophistication.
The Ashva Credit Card offers benefits and features for those who frequently travel
and seek luxury experiences. It is crafted from high-quality metal and includes
exclusive perks designed for those who appreciate both style and substance.
IDFC FIRST Bank has also launched the Mayura Credit Card, adding to its premium
metal card range.
This new card combines modern travel benefits with a design inspired by Indian
heritage, specifically the peacock, or "Mayura.
About IDFC First Bank
• Founded - October 2015
• Headquarters - Mumbai
• MD & CEO - V. Vaidyanathan
• Executive Director - Madhivanan Balakrishnan
322. World Pharmacist Day is observed every year on which day?
त्रवि फामाित्रसस्ट त्रदवस हर वर्ि त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 23 September
(b) 24 September
(c) 25 September
(d) 26 September
(e) 27 September
Ans. c
Sol. 25 September - World Pharmacist Day
World Pharmacist Day is observed every year on September 25 to honour and
acknowledge pharmacists for their important contributions to enhancing world
health.
This special day highlights the essential role pharmacists play in improving people's
lives.
Theme 2024 - Pharmacists: Meeting global health need
World Pharmacist Day was established by the International Pharmaceutical
Federation (FIP) in 2009. The aim was to recognise and promote pharmacists'
contributions to global health.
The first official celebration occurred on September 25, 2010, coinciding with FIP’s
founding date in 1912.
323. A Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) was launched by
_______________________________________ in collaboration with the British Council as
part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).
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यूके-भारत त्रशक्षा एवं अनुसंधान पहल (यूकेआईईआरआई) के एक भाग के रूप में त्रित्रर्श
काउं त्रसल के सहयोग से _______________________________________ द्वारा अंतररक्ष में मत्रहला
नेतृत्व कायिक्रम (डब्ल्यूआईएसएलपी) शुरू त्रकया गया।
(a) DRDO
(b) Niti Aayog
(c) ISRO
(d) Department of Science and Technology
(e) Ministry of Foreign
Ans. d
Sol. Department of Space and Technology launched Women in Space Leadership
Programme in Collaboration with British Council
A Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) was launched by the Department
of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with the British Council as part of
the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).
The initiative focuses on supporting institutions in strengthening gender-inclusive
practices to foster women’s leadership in space science by developing a strategic
leadership framework. Coventry University is the delivery partner in this initiative.
The programme would involve building sustainable mentoring networks and
enhancing scientific innovation by integrating a gender perspective into critical areas
such as astrophysics and telecommunications.
324. In September 2024, Tata Steel commissioned India's largest blast furnace
with a volume of 5,870 square metres, as part of its Rs 27,000 crore Phase II
expansion, at which of the following places?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, र्ार्ा स्टील ने 27,000 करोड़ रुपये के दू सरे चरण के त्रवस्तार के त्रहस्से के
रूप में, 5,870 वगि मीर्र की मात्रा के साथ भारत की सबसे बड़ी ब्लास्ट फनेस को त्रनम्नत्रलखखत
में से त्रकस स्थान पर चालू त्रकया?
(a) Jamnagar, Gujarat
(b) Kalinganagar, Odisha
(c) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
(d) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
(e) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Ans. b
Sol. Tata Steel commissions India's largest blast furnace at Kalinganagar
Tata Steel Ltd had commissioned ‘India’s largest blast furnace’ at Kalinganagar,
Odisha as part of the Phase II expansion its plant.
With a total investment of Rs 27,000 crore, the Phase II expansion at Kalinganagar will
take the total capacity at the site from 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 8 MTPA.
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The new facility was inaugurated by T. V. Narendran, CEO and Managing Director, of
Tata Steel.
The new blast furnace will significantly boost the plant's overall production
capabilities, allowing Tata Steel to meet the growing demands of various industries,
including automotive, infrastructure, power, shipbuilding, and defence. It will also
provide advantages in specific areas like oil & gas, lifting & excavation, and
construction.
With the Phase II expansion, Odisha has emerged as the largest investment
destination in India for Tata Steel, with a total cumulated investment of over Rs
100,000 crore in the last 10 years.
The new blast furnace, with a volume of 5,870 m3 , is equipped with state-of-the-art
features for long campaign life and an eco-friendly design to optimise the
steelmaking process.
325. In September 2024, which company signed an MoU with the Rubber
Research Institute of India (RRII) to enhance research on using Rubber Process
Oils in tyre and non-tyre rubber products?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रकस कंपनी ने र्ायर और गैर-र्ायर रबर उत्पादों में रबर प्रत्रक्रया तेलों के
उपयोग पर अनुसंधान बढाने के त्रलए भारतीय रबर अनुसंधान संस्थान (RRII) के साथ एक
समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए?
(a) Hindustan Petroleum
(b) Indian Oil Corporation
(c) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
(d) Steel Authority of India Limited
(e) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Ans. b
Sol. Rubber Research Institute signs MoU with Indian Oil
The Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) has signed an MoU with Indian Oil
Corporation Ltd (IOCL) to enhance research on the use of Rubber Process Oils
marketed by IOCL in various tyre and non-tyre rubber products.
This collaboration aims to improve product performance and rubber processing
across these applications.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to drive innovations in rubber
processing while addressing the growing global demand for environmentally
sustainable industrial products.
Recent MoU
• Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana in collaboration with the Institute for What
Works to Advance Gender Equality
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• ARIES and BEL collaborate to enhance India’s Space Situational Awareness

• TCOE-VTU-VRIF sign MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence in Quantum
Technology and associated 5G/6G Technologies
• Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Monash University Sign MoU to Enhance
Railway Engineering Research and Education
• PMsBI and Coal India Limited sign MoU to provide high-quality generic
medicines through establishment of Jan Aushadhi Kendra
• IBM & L&T Partner to Develop Advanced Processor
326. According to the Asian Power Index Report 2024, released recently by the
Australian think tank Lowy Institute, India is ranked the third most powerful
country in Asia. Which is the most powerful country in Asia?
ऑस्टरे त्रलयाई त्रथंक र्ैं क लोवी इं स्टीट्यूर् द्वारा हाल ही में जारी एत्रशयाई पावर इं डेक्स ररपोर्ि
2024 के अनुसार, भारत एत्रशया में तीसरा सबसे शखक्तशाली दे श है। एत्रशया का सबसे
शखक्तशाली दे श कौन सा है ?
(a) Russia
(b) UK
(c) USA
(d) China
(e) Israel
Ans. c
Sol. India becomes 3rd Most Powerful Nation in Asia, Surpasses Japan in Asia Power
Index
According to the Asian Power Index Report 2024, released recently by the Australian
think tank Lowy Institute, India is ranked third most powerful country in Asia after the
United States of America and China.
Last year, India was ranked the fourth most powerful country in Asia in the 2023
report, but this year, India overtook Japan to be ranked.
The 2024 Asia Power Index Report ranks 27 countries and territories. For the first
time, the Southeast Asian country of Timor Leste has been included in the Report.
The report evaluates the power of the countries on 131 indicators across eight
thematic measures: Military Capability and Defence Networks, Economic Capability
and Relationships, Diplomatic and Cultural Influence, as well as Resilience and Future
Resources.
Top 10 Most Powerful Country in Asia
Rank Country
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1 United States
2 China
3 India
4 Japan
5 Australia
6 Russia
7 South Korea
8 Singapore
9 Indonesia
10 Thailand
Recent index
• Henley Passport Index 2024 - India at 82nd; topped by Singapore
• Energy Transition Index 2024: India at 63rd, topped by Sweden
• Environment Performance Index 2024: India at 176th spot topped by
Estonia
• Global Gender Gap index 2024: India at 129th; topped by Iceland, Finland
(2nd), Norway (3rd), New Zealand (4th), Sweden (5th)
• WEF’s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 - India at 39th; topped by
USA
• World Press Freedom Index 2024 - Norway (1st), Denmark (2nd), Sweeden
(3rd), India (159th); Syria (179th), Eritrea (180th)
327. Which bank has joined hands with Mastercard to launch MyBiz, a business
credit card designed exclusively for sole proprietors and small business owners?
त्रकस बैंक ने मास्टरकाडि के साथ त्रमलकर MyBiz नामक त्रबजनेस क्रेत्रडर् काडि लॉन्च त्रकया है ,
जो त्रवशेर् रूप से एकल स्वात्रमत्व वाले और छोर्े व्यवसाय मात्रलकों के त्रलए त्रडजाइन त्रकया
गया है?
(a) Axis Bank
(b) HDFC Bank
(c) UCO Bank
(d) ICICI Bank
(e) Yes Bank
Ans. a
Sol. Axis Bank and Mastercard join hands to unveil MyBiz credit card for small
business owners in India
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Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, has joined hands with
Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, to launch MyBiz,
a business credit card designed exclusively for sole proprietors and small business
owners
The new card, part of the World Mastercard category, combines a wide range of
business and travel benefits to meet the diverse needs of SME owners.
MyBiz card offers a comprehensive suite of business and travel benefits — an end-to-
end digital offering that simplifies our small business clients' experience through
greater rewards, increased purchasing power, zero liability protection, and increased
employee controls.”
Along with benefits, such as airport lounge access and travel insurance, MyBiz card
will allow cardholders to avail of a bouquet of business-related services covering
productivity, marketing, online readiness, security, and compliance through
Mastercard Easy Savings Specials.
• IDFC FIRST Bank launched Ashva and Mayura Credit Cards with VISA
• Yes bank launched PaisaSave Cashback Credit Card in partnership with
Paisabazaar
• Jana SFB introduces "Liquid Plus Fixed Deposit": A Comprehensive Solution
to Manage Short Term Liquidity Needs
• Razorpay launches integration platform DataSync
• Bank of Baroda introduced ‘Aditi’, a GenAI-powered virtual relationship
• Bank of Baroda launched a GenAI-enabled knowledge management platform,
‘GyanSahay.AI’ for its employees.
328. In September 2024, which bank partnered with Decentro, India’s largest
fintech infrastructure platform, to become the first to support the integration
of its newly unveiled eNACH and UPI AutoPay modules, designed to streamline
recurring payments for businesses?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, कौन सा बैंक भारत के सबसे बड़े त्रफनर्े क इं फ्रास्टर क्चर प्लेर्फॉमि, डे सेन्ट्रो के
साथ साझेदारी करे गा, जो व्यवसायों के त्रलए आवती भुगतान को कारगर बनाने के त्रलए
त्रडजाइन त्रकए गए अपने नए अनावरण त्रकए गए eNACH और UPI ऑर्ोपे मॉड्यूल के
एकीकरण का समथिन करने वाला पहला बैंक बन जाएगा?
(a) Axis Bank
(b) HDFC Bank
(c) UCO Bank
(d) ICICI Bank
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(e) Yes Bank

Ans. e
Sol. Decentro unveils eNACH and UPI AutoPay, Streamlining Recurring Payments
Decentro, India’s largest fintech infrastructure platform, has introduced eNACH & UPI
AutoPay, intended to streamline and simplify the management of recurring payments
for businesses.
The company hopes to assist at least 100+ enterprises with integrating these
modules over the next three months, addressing some of the most difficult obstacles
that businesses encounter regarding recurring payments. The first partner bank for
this new module is YES Bank.
The total addressable market (TAM) for recurring payments in India is around $800
million. However, businesses encounter several hurdles, resulting in a large time (and
monetary) commitment of at least 500 man-hours to integrate and test these
systems with their banking partners.
One such obstacle is the lengthy process of obtaining a utility code, which can
significantly impede eNACH adoption. Furthermore, many payment gateways are
unaware that lenders should use their utility codes rather than the payment
gateway’s code for compliance.
329. India's Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth, who were
seen in the news in September 2024 for achieving a remarkable achievement,
are associated with which of the following sport?
भारत के जीवन नेदुनचेत्रझयान और त्रवजय सुंदर प्रशांत, जो त्रसतंबर 2024 में उल्लेखनीय
उपलखि हात्रसल करने के त्रलए सुखखियों में रहे , त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस खेल से जुड़े हैं ?
(a) Badminton
(b) Chess
(c) Tennis
(d) Basketball
(e) Archery
Ans. c
Sol. Indian tennis duo Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan & Vijay Sundar Prashant win
Hangzhou Open Doubles title
Indian tennis duo Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth won the
doubles title in the ATP 250 Hangzhou Open 2024.
They defeated the German pair of Constantine Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens at the
Hangzhou Olympic Sports Expo Centre.
The Indian duo staged a remarkable comeback to triumph 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 10-7,
marking their first ATP title together as a pair.
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For Jeevan, it ends a seven-year title drought, while for Vijay, this victory represents a
career milestone as it is his first-ever ATP title.
330. The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), together
with researchers of which IITs has developed lightweight bulletproof jackets,
named ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat), which offer 360-
degree protection)?
रक्षा अनुसंधान एवं त्रवकास संगठन (डीआरडीओ) ने त्रकस आईआईर्ी के शोधकतािओ ं के साथ
त्रमलकर हल्के बुलेर्प्रूफ जैकेर् त्रवकत्रसत त्रकए हैं, त्रजन्ें एबीएचईडी (एडवांस्ड बैत्रलखस्टक्स फॉर
हाई एनजी त्रडफेर्) नाम त्रदया गया है , जो 360 त्रडग्री सुरक्षा प्रदान करते हैं?
(a) IIT Madras
(b) IIT Kanpur
(c) IIT Delhi
(d) IIT Kharagpur
(e) IIT Hyderabad
Ans. c
Sol. DRDO & IIT Delhi develop ABHED Light Weight Bullet Proof Jacket
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), together with
researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, has developed light weight
bullet proof jackets, named ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat),
which offer 360 degree protection.
These jackets have been created from polymers and indigenous boron carbide
ceramic material.
The design configuration is based on characterisation of various materials at high
strain rates followed by appropriate modelling and simulation in collaboration with
DRDO. The armour plates for the jackets have passed all necessary R&D trials as per
the protocols.
The jackets meet the highest threat levels, and are lighter than the maximum weight
limits stipulated in respective General Staff Qualitative Requirement of the Indian
Army. With minimum possible weight of 8.2 kgs and 9.5 kgs for different BIS Levels,
these modular-design jackets having front & rear armours provide 3600 protection.
331. Which startup has been ranked first in LinkedIn Top Startups India List
2024 -- an annual ranking of emerging companies where professionals want to
work?
त्रलंक्डइन र्ॉप स्टार्ि अप्स इं त्रडया त्रलस्ट 2024 में त्रकस स्टार्ि अप को पहला स्थान त्रमला है - यह
उभरती कंपत्रनयों की वात्रर्िक रैं त्रकंग है जहां पेशेवर काम करना चाहते हैं ?
(a) Rapido
(b) Zepto
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(c) Sprinto
(d) Lucidity
(e) GoKwik
Ans. c
Sol. Zepto retains first place in LinkedIn's 2024 list of India's Top Startups
Quick commerce platform Zepto, for the 2nd consecutive year, has been ranked first
in LinkedIn Top Startups India List 2024 -- an annual ranking of emerging companies
where professionals want to work.
The list draws insights from data based on the actions of more than 1 billion LinkedIn
members globally. It measures startups based on four pillars: employment growth,
engagement, job interest and attraction of top talent.
Zepto was followed by compliance firm Sprinto and cloud storage management
platform Lucidity.
E-commerce platform GoKwik, conversation intelligence platform Convin, biofuel
supply chain platform BiofuelCircle, and, mental health platform MindPeers are also
featured in the list.
14 startups (out of 20) are new entrants in this year's list and several first-time
categories like biofuel, compliance and mental health point to the diversity of career
opportunities for professionals eyeing the world of startups.
332. World Contraception Day is observed every year on which day?
त्रवि गभित्रनरोधक त्रदवस हर वर्ि त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 24 September
(b) 25 September
(c) 26 September
(d) 27 September
(e) 28 September
Ans. c
Sol. 26 September - World Contraception Day
World Contraception Dayis observed every year on September 26.
Objective - To raise awareness about contraception and to empower young people to
make informed decisions about their reproductive health
Theme 2024 - A choice for all. Freedom to plan, power to choose.
What is contraception?
• Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. This can be a device, a
medication, a procedure or a behaviour. Contraception allows a woman
control of her reproductive health and affords the woman the ability to be an
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active participant in her family planning. Some types of contraception protect

against sexually transmissible infections (STIs)
333. World Environmental Health Day is observed every year on which day?
त्रवि पयािवरण स्वास्थ्य त्रदवस हर साल त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है?
(a) 24 September
(b) 25 September
(c) 26 September
(d) 27 September
(e) 28 September
Ans. c
Sol. 26 September - World Environmental Health Day
World Environmental Health Day is observed every year on 16 September.
The day highlights the significance of fostering a safe and healthy environment,
tackling key issues such as clean air, water, sanitation, pollution control, and waste
management.
Theme 2024 - Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities through
Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.
The International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) established World
Environmental Health Day in 2011 to emphasize the importance of environmental
care for human health.
434. Antyodaya Diwas is celebrated every year on September 25 across the
country. The day marks the birth anniversary of ___________________________________
to remember his life and legacy.
हर साल 25 त्रसतंबर को पूरे दे श में अंत्योदय त्रदवस मनाया जाता है। यह त्रदन
_______________________ की जयंती के अवसर पर उनके जीवन और त्रवरासत को याद करने के
त्रलए मनाया जाता है।
(a) Syama Prasad Mukherjee
(b) Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya
(c) Vinoba Bhave
(d) Jayaprakash Narayan
(e) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Ans. b
Sol. 25 September - Antyodaya Diwas
Antyodaya Diwas is celebrated every year on September 25 across the country.
The day marks the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya to remember
his life and legacy. It was dedicated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 in
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honour of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, a prominent Indian political leader and

thinker.
Pandit Deendayal was born in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh on September 25,
1916. Later, he joined a 40-day camp in Sangh education and a two-year training at
the RSS education wing in the 1940s. Upadhyaya served the Bharatiya Jana Sangh
from 1953 to 1968, where he became the source of ideological guidance and moral
inspiration for the BJP.
He was also known for his philosophical and literary works. Deendayal developed the
concept of 'Integral Humanism' advocating the holistic development of the mind,
body, intellect, and soul. He died at the age of 51, on February 11, 1968.
435. The Maharashtra government has officially approved the renaming of
which airport to 'Tukaram Maharaj Airport' in honour of the revered 17th-
century saint?
महाराष्ट्र सरकार ने 17वी ं शताब्दी के संत के सम्मान में त्रकस हवाई अड्डे का नाम बदलकर
'तुकाराम महाराज हवाई अड्डा' रखने को आत्रधकाररक तौर पर मंजूरी दे दी है ?
(a) Jalgaon Airport
(b) Sindhudurg Airport
(c) Juhu Airport
(d) Pune Airport
(e) Nashik Airport
Ans. d
Sol. Pune airport to be renamed 'Tukaram Maharaj Airport
The Maharashtra government has officially approved the renaming of Pune airport to
'Tukaram Maharaj Airport' in honour of the revered 17th-century saint.
This move aims to pay tribute to Sant Tukaram Maharaj, a prominent spiritual figure
in Maharashtra's history, known for his devotional poetry and influence on the Bhakti
movement.
Sant Tukaram was a significant saint and spiritual poet of the Bhakti movement, born
in Pune district.
436. Who has launched India-specific fashion trend book, “Paridhi 24x25” a
bilingual web portal of VisioNxt and the AI Taxonomy e-book?
भारत-त्रवत्रशष्ट् फैशन र्र ें ड बुक, "पररत्रध 24x25" जो त्रवत्रजयोएनएक्सर्ी का त्रद्वभार्ी वेब पोर्ि ल
और एआई र्ै क्सोनॉमी ई-बुक है , को त्रकसने लॉन्च त्रकया है?
(a) Nitin Gadkari
(b) Amit Shah
(c) Giriraj Singh
(d) Narendra Modi
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Ans. c
Sol. Giriraj Singh launches ‘Paridhi 24x25’ – a bilingual web portal
Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh in the presence of Union Minister of State for
External Affairs & Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, launched India-specific fashion trend
book, “Paridhi 24x25” a bilingual web portal of VisioNxt and the AI Taxonomy e-
book.
The event saw participation from more than 150 industry leaders from fashion,
textiles and retail as well as notable craftsmen and weavers from various craft
clusters.
VisioNxt has produced 60+ micro trend reports, 10+ close-to-season trend reports,
3+ research papers, and the first ever AI Taxonomy book of Indian wear categories to
date.
VisioNxt has positioned India globally among countries that predict fashion trends,
increasing the visibility of Indian fashion vocabulary and identity while reducing
dependence on international trend agencies.
During the event, an MoU was signed between NIFT and the National Skill
Development Council (NSDC) in the presence of the Shri Giriraj Singh.
VisioNxt is India’s first-ever initiative that combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
Emotional Intelligence (EI) to generate fashion trend insights and forecasts. It
identifies, maps, and analyses geo-specific trends, reflecting the positive plurality,
cultural diversity, and socio-economic nuances of India while collating
comprehensive trends and insights.
437. In September 2024, which tribal community from Odisha became the 6th
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) to receive habitat rights under the
Forest Rights Act, 2006, a landmark legislation that grants legal recognition to
forest-dwelling communities?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, ओत्रडशा का कौन सा आत्रदवासी समुदाय वन अत्रधकार अत्रधत्रनयम, 2006 के
तहत आवास अत्रधकार प्राप्त करने वाला छठा त्रवशेर् रूप से कमजोर जनजातीय समूह
(PVTG) बन गया, जो एक ऐत्रतहात्रसक कानून है जो वन-त्रनवास समुदायों को कानूनी मान्यता
प्रदान करता है ?
(a) Bonda
(b) Gond
(c) Gadaba
(d) Bhunjia
(e) Mankidia
Ans. e
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Sol. FRA implementation: Mankidia community becomes 6th PVTG to get habitat
rights over forests in Odisha
The Mankidia community in Odisha has been granted habitat rights, making them
the sixth Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) to receive this recognition under
the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
This important legal recognition allows the Mankidia to access and manage their
traditional forest areas, which were previously limited due to their PVTG status.
The Mankidia are a semi-nomadic tribe, meaning they move around to find resources
rather than staying in one place permanently. They are well-known for their skills in
rope-making and have traditional practices that include trapping and eating
monkeys.
Historically, the Mankidia have depended on forest resources for their livelihood and
cultural practices. With this new recognition, they now have legal rights to their
ancestral lands, affirming their connection to these areas.
Mankidia is the second PVTG to get the habitat rights in the state, while the district-
level committees (DLCs) have approved for four other communities.
Paudi Bhuyan of Deogarh district was the first PVTG to receive habitat rights title in
Odisha on March 7, 2024. Habitat rights of Paudi Bhuyan have been recognised in
over 32 villages under Barkote block.
About Odisha
• Capital – Bhubaneswar
• Chief Minister – Mohan Charan Majhi (replace Naveen Patnaik)
• Deputy CM - KV Singhdeo and Pravati Parida
• Governor – Raghubar Das
• Legislative Assembly Seat - 147
438. Which state government has launched the CM-SATH scheme to boost the
educational prospects of the state’s brightest students?
त्रकस राज्य सरकार ने राज्य के प्रत्रतभाशाली छात्रों की शैत्रक्षक संभावनाओं को बढावा दे ने के
त्रलए CM-SATH योजना शुरू की है?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Assam
(c) Tripura
(d) Meghalaya
(e) Mizoram
Ans. c
Sol. Tripura govt launches CM-SATH scheme to help meritorious students in higher
education
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Chief Minister of Tripura, Dr. Manik Sahah has launched the CM-SATH scheme to
boost the educational prospects of the state’s brightest students.
The scheme, designed to provide financial support to meritorious students for their
higher education, reflects the state government’s commitment to quality education.
The CM-SATH project has been designed to provide financial support of Rs 60,000
(Rs 5,000 monthly) to 200 students -- 100 at Madhyamik level and 100 at Higher
Secondary level, based on merit for two and three years respectively, for higher
learning.
Under this project, out of 200 students, 152 students at the block level, 12 students
at the Nagar Panchayat level, and 10 students at the Agartala Municipal Corporation
level would be selected. The 200 beneficiaries will be selected by the District
Education Officer of each district.
The CM-SATH scheme has been launched to ensure that no student's education is
interrupted due to a lack of funds. Rs 1.20 crore would be spent on this project in the
first year, Rs 2.40 crore in the second year, and Rs 3 crore from the third year onward.
439. In September 2024, The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India
assumed chairmanship of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions
(ASOSAI) for _________________.
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारत के त्रनयंत्रक एवं महालेखा परीक्षक (CAG) ने _________________ के त्रलए
एत्रशयाई सवोच्च लेखा परीक्षा संस्थानों के संगठन (ASOSAI) की अध्यक्षता ग्रहण की।
(a) 2024-2025
(b) 2024-2026
(c) 2024-2027
(d) 2024-2028
(e) 2024-2029
Ans. c
Sol. CAG of India assumes chairmanship of Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit
Institutions for 2024-27
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India assumed chairmanship of the
Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for 2024-2027.
CAG of India Girish Chandra Murmu said the 16th Assembly of ASOSAI has expanded
to include 48 Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs).
The Assembly, which brings together about 200 delegates from 42 countries,
including the heads of 22 SAIs, is a significant milestone in regional cooperation in
the field of public auditing, with a focus on enhancing transparency, accountability,
and good governance.
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440. In September 2024, Moody's revised its calendar year (CY) 2024 growth
forecast for India to how much per cent from its earlier estimates of 6.8% in
June, as it expects growth in the Asia-Pacific region to outpace the global
economy?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, मूडीज ने भारत के त्रलए अपने कैलेंडर वर्ि (CY) 2024 के त्रवकास पूवािनुमान
को जून में 6.8% के अपने पहले के अनुमान से त्रकतने प्रत्रतशत तक संशोत्रधत त्रकया, क्योंत्रक
उसे उम्मीद है त्रक एत्रशया-प्रशांत क्षेत्र में त्रवकास वैत्रिक अथिव्यवस्था से आगे त्रनकल जाएगा?
(a) 7.0%
(b) 7.1%
(c) 7.2%
(d) 7.3%
(e) 7.6%
Ans. b
Sol. Moody’s raises India’s 2024 growth forecast to 7.1% on better growth in Asia-
Pacific
Moody's has revised its calendar year (CY) 2024 growth forecast for India to 7.1%,
from its earlier estimates of 6.8% in June, as it expects growth in the Asia-Pacific
region to outpace the global economy.
It, however, kept its India growth forecast for CY 2025 unchanged at 6.5%.
The revision in India's growth forecast by Moody's comes a month after Moody’s
Ratings similarly upgraded the GDP growth forecast to 7.2% in 2024 and 6.6% in
2025.
The World Bank earlier in September revised its fiscal year 2025 or FY25 growth
forecast for India to 7%, from its previous estimate of 6.6%.
Updated GDP List
• Moody’s – 7.1% (CY24), 6.5% (CY25)
• Moody Ratings - 7.2% (CY24), 6.6% (CY25)
• ADB – 7% (FY24), 7.2%(FY25)
• S&P – 6.8% (FY25), 6.9% (FY26), 7% (FY27)
• SBI – 7%
• Deloitte – 7 - 7.2% (FY25)
• FICCI – 7% (FY25)
• IMF – 7% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)
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441. Who has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court
recently?
हाल ही में त्रदल्ली उच्च न्यायालय का मुि न्यायाधीश त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है ?
(a) Justice Manmohan
(b) Justice Rajiv Shakdher
(c) Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji
(d) Justice Suresh Kait
(e) Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar
Ans. a
Sol. Centre notifies appointment of Chief Justices of eight High Courts
The Central Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, officially has
announced the appointment of Chief Justices to eight High Courts, aiming to fill key
judicial positions and ensure the effective functioning of the judicial system across
various states.
The Supreme Court Collegium initially made recommendations for these
appointments on July 11, 2023. However, revisions were made to the original list on
September 17, 2023, altering the recommendations concerning four High Courts.
1. Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court - Justice Manmohan
2. Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court - Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji
3. Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court - Justice Rajiv Shakdher
4. Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court - Justice Suresh Kait
5. Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court - Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar
6. Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court - Justice Tashi
Rabstan
7. Chief Justice of Madras High Court - Justice Shriram Kalpathi Rajendran
8. Chief Justice Jharkhand High Court - Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao
442. In September 2024, The West Bengal government announced the
discontinuation of the 150-year-old tram service, barring a solitary heritage
route in which of the following iconic areas of Kolkata, allowing passengers to
experience a pleasant and environment-friendly ride on a short stretch?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, पत्रिम बंगाल सरकार ने कोलकाता के त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस प्रत्रतत्रित क्षेत्र में
एक अकेले त्रवरासत मागि को छोड़कर 150 साल पुरानी र्र ाम सेवा को बंद करने की घोर्णा की,
त्रजससे यात्रत्रयों को छोर्ी दू री पर सुखद और पयािवरण के अनुकूल सवारी का अनुभव त्रमल
सके?
(a) Howrah to Park Street
(b) Sealdah to Kalighat
(c) Howrah to Dharmatala
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(d) Maidan to Esplanade

(e) Salt Lake to Sealdah
Ans. d
Sol. West Bengal govt to discontinue tram service in Kolkata barring one short
stretch
The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue the 150-year-old tram
service in Kolkata soon, barring a solitary heritage stretch from Maidan to Esplanade.
Tram lovers, however, have decided to hit the streets in protest against the decision.
Kolkata is the only city in the country where trams continue to operate.
Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty said slow-moving trams, which move along
the roads creating traffic jams in peak hours, cannot be run in the present situation
as commuters need faster modes of transportation.
"Trams are undoubtedly a part of Kolkata's heritage after their introduction in 1873 as
horse-drawn carriages and played a crucial role in transportation in the previous
century.
Heritage trams, however, will run between Maidan and Esplanade so that people can
have a pleasant and environment-friendly ride, the minister said.
About West Bengal
• Capital – Kolkata
• Chief Minister – Mamata Banerjee
• Governor – C V Ananda Bose
443. Which bank has launched NPS Vatsalya, a unique program under the
National Pension System (NPS) designed to provide minors with a secure and
flexible retirement planning solution, ensuring long-term wealth building
through compounding, with a minimum annual contribution of Rs. 1,000,
offering diverse investment options across asset classes?
त्रकस बैंक ने राष्ट्रीय पेंशन प्रणाली (एनपीएस) के तहत एक अनूठा कायिक्रम एनपीएस वात्सल्य
लॉन्च त्रकया है, जो नाबात्रलगों को एक सुरत्रक्षत और लचीली सेवात्रनवृत्रत्त योजना समाधान प्रदान
करने के त्रलए त्रडजाइन त्रकया गया है , जो 1,000 रुपये के न्यूनतम वात्रर्िक योगदान के साथ
चक्रवृखर्द् के माध्यम से दीघिकात्रलक धन त्रनमािण सुत्रनत्रित करता है , और पररसंपत्रत्त वगों में
त्रवत्रवध त्रनवेश त्रवकल्प प्रदान करता है ?
(a) Federal Bank
(b) ICICI Bank
(d) Canara Bank
(e) Axis Bank
Ans. a
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Sol. Federal Bank unveils NPS Vatsalya, assuring long-term wealth building to minors
Federal Bank, one of India’s leading banks has unveiled NPS Vatsalya, a pioneering
program inside the National Pension System (NPS) designed exclusively for minors.
The Government of India launched NPS Vatsalya to provide a secure and flexible
retirement planning solution for children while assuring long-term wealth building,
through the power of compounding.
With a minimal annual contribution of Rs. 1,000, this initiative is accessible to families
from all socioeconomic backgrounds, encouraging financial inclusion and early
financial planning.
NPS Vatsalya provides diverse investment alternatives, allowing guardians to choose
between active and passive investments across multiple asset classes.
The scheme is managed by reputed fund managers that are registered with the
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), ensuring skilled
investment management. Subscribers can also benefit from tax deductions under
Sections 80 CCD (1) and 80 CCD (1B) of the Income Tax Act, making it a tax-effective
investment alternative.
About Federal Bank
• Founded- 23 April 1931
• Founder- K.P Hormis
• Headquarters - Kochi, Kerala.
• MD & CEO- KVS Manian (replace Shyam Srinivasan)
444. Which bank has collaborated with EaseMyTrip.com to introduce an
EaseMyTrip Co-branded Travel Debit Card, targeting frequent travellers and
those spending on entertainment and lifestyle?
त्रकस बैंक ने EaseMyTrip.com के साथ त्रमलकर EaseMyTrip को-िांडेड र्र ै वल डे त्रबर् काडि
पेश त्रकया है , जो अक्सर यात्रा करने वाले और मनोरं जन और जीवनशैली पर खचि करने वालों
को लत्रक्षत करता है ?
(a) Bank of India
(b) Bank of Baroda
(d) Indian Bank
(e) Axis Bank
Ans. b
Sol. Bank of Baroda Unveils Co-Branded Travel Debit Card in Collaboration with
EaseMyTrip
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Bank of Baroda, in collaboration with EaseMyTrip.com, has introduced a ‘Bank of

Baroda EaseMyTrip Co-branded Travel Debit Card’, targeting frequent travellers and
those spending on entertainment and lifestyle.
This is the first co-branded travel debit card to be launched by a public sector bank.
The card offers an array of exclusive benefits across travel bookings, hotel stays, OTT
streaming platforms, and popular e-commerce sites, ensuring that users enjoy year-
round savings with no minimum order value.
From discounts on flights and hotel bookings to complimentary premium
memberships, the card is designed to redefine the customer experience.
About Bank of Baroda (BOB)
• Founded - 1908
• Headquarters - Vadodara, Gujarat
• MD & CEO - Debadatta Chand
• Chairman – Hasmukh Adhia
• Tagline - India's International Bank
445. Which country will host the World Telecommunication Standardization
Assembly (WTSA) from 14 to 24 October 2024?
कौन सा दे श 14 से 24 अक्टू बर 2024 तक त्रवि दू रसंचार मानकीकरण सभा (WTSA) की
मेजबानी करे गा?
(a) India
(b) Japan
(c) USA
(d) France
(e) Russia
Ans. a
Sol. India to host the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) in
Delhi
India will host the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) in 14
to 24 October 2024, a landmark event in global telecom, marking the first time this
critical International Telecommunication Union (ITU) conference will be held in the
country.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched a series of WTSA 2024
outreach sessions in major cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, to
engage students and foster discussions on the future of global communications.
This will be the first time such a pivotal ITU standards conference is held in Asia. Over
190 nations will gather to shape the future of global telecom standards, highlighting
India’s growing influence in the global telecom industry.
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446. World Maritime Day is observed every year on the last Thursday of
September. This year, World Maritime Day took place on September 26. What is
the theme of World Maritime Day 2024?
त्रवि समुद्री त्रदवस हर साल त्रसतंबर के आखखरी गुरुवार को मनाया जाता है। इस साल त्रवि
समुद्री त्रदवस 26 त्रसतंबर को मनाया गया। त्रवि समुद्री त्रदवस 2024 का त्रवर्य क्या है ?
(a) New technologies for greener shipping
(b) Seafarers: at the core of shipping's future
(c) Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet.
(d) Navigating the Future: safety first
(e) MARPOL at 50: Our Commitment Continues
Ans. d
Sol. 26 September 2024 - World Maritime Day
World Maritime Day is observed every year on the last Thursday of September. This
year, the World Maritime Day is took place on September 26
Objective - To provide an opportunity to draw people's attention to the importance
of shipping and other maritime activities across the globe.
Theme 2024 - Navigating the Future: safety first
This special day is organised by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to
highlight the importance of maritime activities and the contributions of the maritime
industry to global development.
447. World Tourism Day is observed every year on 27 September. What is the
theme of World Tourism Day?
त्रवि पयिर्न त्रदवस हर साल 27 त्रसतंबर को मनाया जाता है। त्रवि पयिर्न त्रदवस का त्रवर्य क्या
है?
(a) Tourism and Green Investments
(b) Tourism and Peace
(c) Rethinking Tourism
(d) Tourism and Rural Development
(e) Tourism for Inclusive Growth
Ans. b
Sol. 27 September - World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is observed every year on 27 September.
Objective - To spread awareness and highlight social, economic and environmental
benefits and the international understanding of peace and cooperation through
tourism.
Theme 2024 - Tourism and Peace
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World Tourism Day was 1st celebrated in 1980 by the United Nations World Tourism
Organization.
448. The International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is
celebrated on every year on which day?
परमाणु हत्रथयारों के पूणि उन्मूलन के त्रलए अंतरािष्ट्रीय त्रदवस हर साल त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता
है?
(a) 24 September
(b) 25 September
(c) 26 September
(d) 27 September
(e) 28 September
Ans. c
Sol. 26 September - International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
The International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is celebrated on
September 26th every year.
Objective - To raise awareness about the threat of nuclear weapons and to promote
their elimination.
It was declared by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in 2013.
The first Special Session of the UNGA devoted to disarmament, held in 1978,
reaffirmed the preeminence of nuclear disarmament.
The Atomic Energy Commission (1946) to propose measures for controlling nuclear
energy and eliminating weapons of mass destruction.
449. Recently (In September 2024), The central government has announced an
increase in minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance.
The new wage rates will take effect from ________________.
हाल ही में (त्रसतंबर 2024 में), केंद्र सरकार ने पररवतिनीय महंगाई भत्ते में संशोधन करके
न्यूनतम मजदू री दरों में वृखर्द् की घोर्णा की है। नई मजदू री दरें ________________ से प्रभावी
होंगी।
(a) 1 October 2024
(b) 1 July 2024
(c) 1 March 2024
(d) 1 January 2025
(e) 1 March 2025
Ans. a
Sol. Central Government Hikes Minimum Wage Rates, Effective From 1st October
The central government has announced an increase in minimum wage rates by
revising the Variable Dearness Allowance.
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The new wage rates will take effect from 1st October. The minimum wage rates are
categorized based on skill levels-unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled, as
well as by geographical areas A, B, and C.
After the revision, minimum wage rates for workers in area ‘A’ in construction,
sweeping, cleaning, and loading & unloading for unskilled work will be 783 rupees a
day.
For semi-skilled workers, the minimum wage will be 868 rupees a day, and for skilled,
clerical, and watch & ward (without arms), the minimum wage will be 954 rupees a
day.
For highly skilled workers and watch & ward (with arms), the revised wage will be
1,035 rupees a day.
450. How many villages were awarded under the 2nd Best Tourism Villages
Competition 2024?
त्रद्वतीय सविश्रेि पयिर्न गांव प्रत्रतयोत्रगता 2024 के तहत त्रकतने गांवों को पुरस्कृत त्रकया गया?
(a) 25
(b) 36
(c) 48
(d) 72
(e) 18
Ans. b
Sol. Ministry of Tourism announces Winners of Best Tourism Villages Competition-
2024
On the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27 September 2024, the Union Ministry of
Tourism has announced the winners of the 2024 Best Tourism Villages Competition.
The Ministry introduced the Best Tourism Villages Competition in 2023 to promote
tourism in India's soul (village).
The first edition of the Best Tourism Villages Competition in 2023 saw applications
from 795 villages.
In the second edition of the Best Tourism Villages Competition, a total of 991
applications were received from 30 States and UTs, out of which 36 villages were
recognized as winners across 8 categories of the Best Tourism Villages competition
2024.
The eight categories were Adventure Tourism, Agri Tourism, Community Based
Tourism, Craft, Heritage, Responsible Tourism, Spiritual And Wellness and Village
Village.
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451. In September 2024, India has signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
with which among the following countries, to assures the appropriate
protection for the investors of both countries?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारत ने दोनों दे शों के त्रनवेशकों के त्रलए उत्रचत सुरक्षा सुत्रनत्रित करने के
त्रलए त्रनम्नत्रलखखत में से त्रकस दे श के साथ त्रद्वपक्षीय त्रनवेश संत्रध (बीआईर्ी) पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए
हैं?
(a) Kazakhstan
(b) Uzbekistan
(c) Azerbaijan
(d) Turkmenistan
(e) Kyrgyzstan
Ans. b
Sol. India and Republic of Uzbekistan sign Bilateral Investment Treaty in Tashkent
The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between the Government of the Republic of
India and the Government of Republic of Uzbekistan was signed by Union Minister
for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and H.E. Mr. Khodjayev
Jamshid Abdukhakimovich, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, at Tashkent.
The BIT between India and Uzbekistan assures appropriate protection to Uzbekistan
investors in India and Indian investors in the Republic of Uzbekistan, in light of
relevant international precedents and practices.
It will increase the comfort level and boost the confidence of investors by assuring a
minimum standard of treatment and non-discrimination.
452. In September 2024, which bank has launched new updates to its
SmartWealth app, introducing features aimed at making investments simpler?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रकस बैंक ने अपने स्मार्ि वेल्थ ऐप में नए अपडे र् लॉन्च त्रकए हैं , त्रजसमें त्रनवेश
को सरल बनाने के उद्दे श्य से सुत्रवधाएाँ शात्रमल हैं?
(a) Indian Bank
(b) IDBI Bank
(d) Axis Bank
(e) HDFC Bank
Ans. e
Sol. HDFC Bank launches instant SIP via SmartWealth app
HDFC Bank has launched updates to its SmartWealth app. One of the key additions is
the Instant SIP, which allows users to invest in mutual funds on the same day they
identify an opportunity.
This feature enables users to capitalise on favorable market conditions immediately.
It caters to those who wish to respond quickly to market changes.
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Alongside the Instant SIP, the Unified Dashboard has received a makeover. It now
provides a consolidated view of all investments, including mutual funds, demat
accounts, and fixed deposits.
This revamped dashboard offers users a clearer understanding of their overall
financial health, simplifying money management and keeping users informed.
About HDFC Bank
• Founded – August 1994
• Founder - Hasmukhbhai Parekh
• MD & CEO - Sashidhar Jagdishan
• Chairman – Atanu Chakraborty
• Tagline - We understand your world
453. Which bank has launched a special Scheme “Sugam Rinn Bhugtan Yojana
(SUGAM)” to boost its recovery efforts through one-time settlement of Retail
NPAs up to March 31, 2021?
त्रकस बैंक ने 31 माचि, 2021 तक खुदरा एनपीए के एकमुश्त त्रनपर्ान के माध्यम से अपने
वसूली प्रयासों को बढावा दे ने के त्रलए एक त्रवशेर् योजना "सुगम ऋण भुगतान योजना
(SUGAM)" शुरू की है ?
(a) Indian Bank
(b) IDBI Bank
(c) State Bank Of India
(d) Axis Bank
(e) Federal Bank
Ans. b
Sol. IDBI Bank launched Sugam Rinn Bhugtan Yojana for one time settlement of retail
NPAs
IDBI Bank has launched a special Scheme “Sugam Rinn Bhugtan Yojana (SUGAM)”, to
boost its recovery efforts through one time settlement of Retail NPAs up to March
31, 2021.
The scheme will be applicable to borrower’s principal outstanding above Rs.0.10
crore and up to Rs.10 crore (subject to eligibility criteria), at relaxed terms.
It will provide a renewed opportunity to the borrowers who are in distress and are
willing to settle their dues to avoid legal entanglement. The scheme will end on
March on 2025.
The scheme will not be applicable where the sanction given under general One Time
Settlement (OTS)/ Negotiated Settlement (NS), if it is in currency, where formal offer
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for settlement along with upfront amount has been received before launch of this
scheme and the proposal is under consideration.
454. Who has been appointed as Chairman of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank?
उत्कर्ि लघु त्रवत्त बैंक के अध्यक्ष के रूप में त्रकसे त्रनयुक्त त्रकया गया है?
(a) Parveen Kumar Gupta
(b) KVS Manian
(c) Vincent Menachery Devassy
(d) Muthuswamy Iyer
(e) V Vaidyanathan
Ans. a
Sol. PK Gupta reappointed as Chairman of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
Reserve Bank of India has approved the reappointment of Parveen Kumar Gupta as
Non-Executive Chairman of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
Gupta retired as a Managing Director of State Bank of India, after working for 38
years in India and abroad.
He was also associated with Bank of Baroda as a senior advisor post-retirement.
• MD and CEO of Federal Bank - KVS Manian (replace Shyam Srinivasan)
• Executive Director of TamilNad Mercantile Bank - Vincent Menachery
Devassy (for three years)
• Chief Compliance Officer of CIFDAQ - Muthuswamy Iyer
• MD and CEO of IDFC First Bank - V Vaidyanathan (reappointment for three
years)
455. Kamal Chawla, who was seen in the news in September 2024 for achieving
a remarkable achievement, is associated with which of the following sports?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में उल्लेखनीय उपलखि हात्रसल करने के त्रलए सुखखियों में रहे कमल चावला
(a) Snooker
(b) Squash
(c) Archery
(d) Shooting
(e) High Jump
Ans. a
Sol. Kamal Chawla clinches Gold in IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship
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In snooker, Indian veteran Kamal Chawla has clinched his maiden IBSF World 6-Red
title with a commanding 6-2 victory over Pakistan’s Asjad Iqbal in the final at
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
This triumph marks a significant turnaround for Chawla, who was the runner-up in
the 2017 edition of the tournament. India also won three more bronze medals
through Malkeet Singh, Vidya Pillai, and Keerthana Pandian.
In the women’s category, India’s Vidya was unable to defend her title, finishing with a
bronze medal after a hard-fought semifinal loss to Hong Kong’s Ng On Yee, with the
scoreline at 2-4.
456. Which bank has unveiled its Corporate Credit Card Suite designed
specifically for start-ups within the New Economy Group (NEG)?
त्रकस बैंक ने न्यू इकोनॉमी ग्रुप (NEG) के भीतर स्टार्ि -अप के त्रलए त्रवशेर् रूप से त्रडजाइन त्रकए
गए अपने कॉपोरे र् क्रेत्रडर् काडि सूर् का अनावरण त्रकया है ?
(a) ICICI Bank
(b) IDBI Bank
(d) Axis Bank
(e) Federal Bank
Ans. d
Sol. Axis Bank's new economy group launches Corporate Credit Card Suite for
startups
Axis Bank has unveiled its Corporate Credit Card Suite designed specifically for start-
ups within the New Economy Group (NEG).
This innovative offering is tailored to streamline various financial processes for start-
ups, including travel, expenses, and vendor payments.
The suite consists of two distinct cards: the Executive Corporate Credit Card, catering
to founders, and the Purchase Reward Credit Card, focused on expense management.
About Axis Bank
• Founded - 1993
• Chairman - Rakesh Makhija
• MD & CEO - Amitabh Chaudhary
• Tagline - Badhti Ka naam Zindagi
457. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has
inaugurated Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) along the Nagpur-
Hyderabad National Highway-44. Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) is an
eco-initiative developed by ___________________.
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केंद्रीय सड़क पररवहन और राजमागि मंत्री त्रनत्रतन गडकरी ने नागपुर-हैदराबाद राष्ट्रीय

राजमागि-44 पर ऑक्सीजन बडि पाकि (अमृत महोत्सव पाकि) का उद् घार्न त्रकया है। ऑक्सीजन
बडि पाकि (अमृत महोत्सव पाकि) ___________________ द्वारा त्रवकत्रसत एक पयािवरण-पहल है।
(a) National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
(b) Border Roads Organization
(c) Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited
(d) National Highways Authority of India
(e) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ans. d
Sol. Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park)
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated
Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National
Highway-44.
Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) is an eco-initiative developed by the
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) near Jamtha, along the Nagpur-
Hyderabad National Highway-44.
The project, which integrates environmental sustainability and recreational facilities,
was formally approved in March 2023 with a development cost of ₹14.31 crores.
A key aspect of the park is its focus on sustainability, showcased through its "Oxygen
Park" feature.
458. In September 2024, which country has been elected to the fifteen-member
steering committee of the GlobE Network following a multi-stage voting
process during a plenary session in Beijing?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, बीत्रजंग में एक पूणि सत्र के दौरान बहु-चरणीय मतदान प्रत्रक्रया के बाद ग्लोबई
नेर्वकि की पंद्रह सदस्यीय संचालन सत्रमत्रत के त्रलए त्रकस दे श को चुना गया है ?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Japan
(d) Bhutan
(e) USA
Ans. b
Sol. India elected to GlobE Steering Committee on combating corruption
India has been elected to the fifteen-member steering committee of the GlobE
Network following a multi-stage voting process during a plenary session in Beijing.
The Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities
(GlobE Network) is an initiative launched under the G20 framework to address
international corruption and financial crime.
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India’s election to the steering committee will allow it to actively contribute to global
efforts in combating corruption and facilitating asset recovery.
The GlobE Network provides a platform for international cooperation, enhancing the
ability of member countries to address cross-border corruption and financial crime.
India has been a supporter of this initiative since 2020, with the network officially
launched on June 3, 2021, during a UN General Assembly Special Session against
Corruption (UNGASS).
During India’s G20 Presidency in 2023, two key principles for combating corruption
were adopted, focusing on the use of the GlobE Network to further global anti-
corruption efforts. (ANI)
Today, the GlobE Network includes 121 member countries and 219 member
authorities. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) serves as the Central Authority for
GlobE Network in India, while the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) represent
India as member authorities.
459. In September 2024, the Reserve Bank of India organized a day-long
conference for the Directors of Small Finance Banks, SFBs in Bengaluru. What
was the theme of this conference?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, भारतीय ररजवि बैंक ने बेंगलुरु में लघु त्रवत्त बैंकों (SFB) के त्रनदे शकों के त्रलए
एक त्रदवसीय सम्मेलन आयोत्रजत त्रकया। इस सम्मेलन का त्रवर्य क्या था?
(a) Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Emerging Technologies
(b) Governance, Cybersecurity, and financial inclusion
(c) Protecting the Consumers - Building Robust Systems and Procedures
(d) HARBINGER 2021 – Innovation for Transformation
(e) Governance in SFBs – Driving Sustainable Growth and Stability
Ans. e
Sol. RBI organizes conference on Governance in Small Finance Banks in Bengaluru
The Reserve Bank of India had organized a daylong conference for the Directors of
Small Finance Banks, SFBs in Bengaluru.
The theme of the conference was ‘Governance in SFBs – Driving Sustainable Growth
and Stability’.
Delivering the keynote address, RBI Deputy Governor Mr. Swaminathan J. encouraged
the Directors to be vigilant and proactive in identifying and mitigating emerging
risks.
He emphasised the need for strengthening cybersecurity and a stronger focus on
financial inclusion, customer service and grievance redressal. He also highlighted the
importance of sustainable business models.
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460. On the occasion of World Tourism Day, which ministry has launched a
national responsible tourism initiative titled Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi?
त्रवि पयिर्न त्रदवस के अवसर पर, त्रकस मंत्रालय ने पयिर्न त्रमत्र और पयिर्न दीदी नामक एक
राष्ट्रीय त्रजम्मेदार पयिर्न पहल शुरू की है ?
(a) Ministry of Road Transport and Highway
(b) Ministry of Home Affairs
(c) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(d) Ministry of Culture
(e) Ministry of Tourism
Ans. e
Sol. Tourism Ministry Launches ‘Paryatan Mitra’ and ‘Paryatan Didi’ on World Tourism
Day
On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the Ministry of Tourism has launched a
national responsible tourism initiative titled Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi.
The primary aim of this initiative is to elevate the overall experience for tourists in
destinations, by having them meet ‘tourist-friendly’ people who are proud
Ambassadors and Storytellers for their destination.
Under this initiative, special emphasis is being placed on the training of women and
youth to enable them develop new tourism products and experiences like heritage
walks, food tours, craft tours, nature treks, homestay experiences, and other
innovative tourism products based on the potential of the destination.
461. World Rabies Day is observed every year on September 28. What is the
theme of World Rabies Day?
त्रवि रे बीज त्रदवस हर साल 28 त्रसतंबर को मनाया जाता है। त्रवि रे बीज त्रदवस का त्रवर्य क्या
है?
(a) 28 September
(b) 29 September
(c) 30 September
(d) 1 October
(e) 2 October
Ans. a
Sol. 28 September - World Rabies Day
World Rabies Day is observed every year on September 28.
Objective - To raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in
defeating this horrifying disease.
Theme - Breaking Rabies Boundary
What is Rabies?
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• Rabies is a viral infection that gets transmitted from animals to humans and is
also considered a zoonotic disease.
• Rabies infection is caused by the rabies virus that belongs to the Lyssavirus
genus.
• Rabies is present on all continents and affects over 150 countries. The disease
is responsible for around 60,000 human deaths worldwide.
462. World Heart Day is celebrated annually on September 29th. What is the
theme of World Heart Day?
त्रवि हृदय त्रदवस हर साल 29 त्रसतंबर को मनाया जाता है। त्रवि हृदय त्रदवस की थीम क्या है?
(a) Use Heart for Every Heart
(b) Use Heart for Together Heart
(c) Use Heart to Connect
(d) Use Heart to Beat Cardiovascular Disease
(e) Use Heart for Action
Ans. e
Sol. 29 September - World Heart Day
World Heart Day is celebrated annually on September 29th.
Objective - To raise awareness about the importance of heart health and preventing
cardiovascular diseases.
Theme 2024 - Use Heart for Action
The day brings people together to increase awareness, engage communities and
advocate for universal access to cardiovascular disease prevention, detection and
treatment.
The concept of World Heart Day was inspired by Antoni Bayes de Luna, who served
as WHF president from 1997 to 1999. While it was first established in 1999, the first
celebration did not take place until September 24, 2000.
463. In September 2024, which e-Commerce giant has signed an MoU with the
Ministry of Labour and Employment to leverage the National Career Service
(NCS) portal which aimed at enhancing job accessibility by allowing Amazon
and its staffing agencies to post open job positions on the NCS platform?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में, त्रकस ई-कॉमसि त्रदग्गज ने राष्ट्रीय कररयर सेवा (एनसीएस) पोर्ि ल का लाभ
उठाने के त्रलए श्रम और रोजगार मंत्रालय के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर त्रकए,
त्रजसका उद्दे श्य अमेज़ॅन और उसकी स्टात्रफंग एजेंत्रसयों को एनसीएस प्लेर्फॉमि पर खुली
नौकरी की खस्थत्रत पोस्ट करने की अनुमत्रत दे कर नौकरी की पहुंच को बढाना है ?
(a) Flipkart
(b) Meesho
(c) Amazon
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(d) Snapdeal
(e) Tata Neu
Ans. c
Sol. Amazon partners with Ministry of Labour and Employment to expand job
opportunities through NCS portal
Ecommerce giant Amazon's India unit Amazon India has signed an MoU with the
Ministry of Labour and Employment to leverage the National Career Service (NCS)
portal.
The partnership is aimed at enhancing job accessibility by allowing Amazon and its
staffing agencies to post open job positions on the NCS platform. The MoU initially
set for two years.
Notably, Amazon is the first e-commerce company to collaborate with the Ministry of
Labour and Employment for the NCS portal.
The initiative will enable job seekers from across the country to apply for various
roles at Amazon and its affiliated agencies.
464. Where is the 8th edition of the India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise
KAZIND -2024 being held?
भारत-कजात्रकस्तान संयुक्त सैन्य अभ्यास कात्रजंद-2024 का 8वां संस्करण कहां आयोत्रजत
त्रकया जा रहा है ?
(a) Pithoragarh
(b) Almora
(c) Bakloh
(d) Auli
(e) Agra
Ans. d
Sol. 8th edition of India -Kazakhstan military EX KAZIND 2024 begins in Auli
India -Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND -2024 commenced at the
mountainous Surya Foreign Training node in Auli, Uttarakhand.
The 8th edition of KAZIND-2024 will be held in Auli from 30 September to 13
October 2024.
The last edition of the annual bilateral military exercise was held in Otar, Kazakhstan,
from 30 October to 11 November 2023.
For the first time, the Air Forces of both countries and the Airborne Assault Forces of
Kazakhstan participated.
The Indian Armed Forces, comprising 120 personnel, are being represented by a
battalion of the KUMAON Regiment of the Indian Army, along with other arms and
services, as well as personnel from the Indian Air Force. The Kazakhstan contingent
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will be represented mainly by personnel from Land Forces and Air Borne Assault
Troopers.
The aim of the Joint Exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to
undertake counter-terrorism operations in a sub-conventional scenario under
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
The bilateral India-Kazakhstan KAZIND was first held in 2016. It is an annual military
exercise held alternately in both countries.
465. Gulveer Singh, who was seen in the news in September 2024 for achieving
a remarkable achievement, is associated with which of the following sport?
त्रसतंबर 2024 में उल्लेखनीय उपलखि हात्रसल करने के त्रलए सुखखियों में रहे गुलवीर त्रसंह
(a) Table Tennis
(b) Archery
(c) Shooting
(d) Athletic
(e) Javelin Throw
Ans. d
Sol. Gulveer Singh breaks his 5000m National Record in Japan
Gulveer Singh broke his national record in the men’s 5000m event by clocking
13:11.82 to win gold at the World Athletics Continental Tour in Niigata, Japan.
Gulveer, in June this year, had broken Avinash Sable’s record at the 2024 Portland
Track Festival by clocking 13:18.92.
The 26-year-old surpassed Avinash’s record of 13:19.30 set at the Sound Running On
Track Fest 2023 in LA to secure a personal best.
The 26-year-old missed the Paris Olympic qualification mark by over 13 seconds.
466. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially opened the
new National Cricket Academy (NCA) named BCCI Centre of Excellence in which
city?
भारतीय त्रक्रकेर् कंर्र ोल बोडि (बीसीसीआई) ने आत्रधकाररक तौर पर त्रकस शहर में बीसीसीआई
सेंर्र ऑफ एक्सीलेंस नाम से नई राष्ट्रीय त्रक्रकेर् अकादमी (एनसीए) खोली है ?
(a) Chennai
(b) Mumbai
(c) Bengaluru
(d) Kochi
(e) New Delhi
Ans. c
Sol. BCCI inaugurates state-of-the-art 'Centre of Excellence' in Bengaluru
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially opened the new National
Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, now named the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
This state-of-the-art facility, envisioned by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, aims to cultivate
the next generation of cricket talent while promoting advancements in sports science
across India.
Spanning over 40 acres, the Centre of Excellence is equipped with three cricket
grounds and a total of 86 pitches, offering both indoor and outdoor training options.
The main ground, Ground A, features an 85-yard boundary and 13 meticulously
maintained pitches made from Mumbai red soil, ready for action.
467. Keki N Daruwalla passed away recently at the age of 87. Who was he?
केकी एन दारूवाला का हाल ही में 87 वर्ि की आयु में त्रनधन हो गया। वह कौन थे?
(a) Journalist
(b) Historian
(c) Poet
(d) Politician
(e) Scientist
Ans. c
Sol. Celebrated poet and former intelligence officer Keki N Daruwalla dies
Poet, writer and former IPS officer Keki N Daruwalla, whose magic with words gained
him national and international repute, has died at the 87.
Daruwalla published his first volume of poetry in 1970, titled Under Orion, followed
by Apparition in April (1971), Crossing of Rivers (1976), The Keeper of the Dead
(1982) – for which he won the Sahitya Akademi award in 1984 – and The Scarecrow
and the Ghost (2004), among others.
Apart from poems, Daruwalla was also a short story writer and a novelist – and Love
Across the Salt Desert, a collection of short stories published in 2006, is one of his
notable works, along with his novel Pepper and the Christ (2009)
468. The board of directors of private sector lender IndusInd Bank has approved
the re-appointment of Sumant Kathpalia as the Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of the bank for how many years?
त्रनजी क्षेत्र के ऋणदाता इं डसइं ड बैंक के त्रनदे शक मंडल ने त्रकतने वर्ों के त्रलए बैंक के प्रबंध
त्रनदे शक और मुि कायिकारी अत्रधकारी (एमडी और सीईओ) के रूप में सुमंत कथपात्रलया की
त्रफर से त्रनयुखक्त को मंजूरी दे दी है ?
(a) one year
(b) two years
(c) three years
(d) four years
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(e) five years

Ans. c
Sol. Sumant Kathpalia reappointed as MD & CEO for IndusInd Bank
The board of directors of private sector lender IndusInd Bank has approved the re-
appointment of Sumant Kathpalia as the managing director and chief executive
officer (MD & CEO) of the bank for a period of three years.
The re-appointment will be effective March 24, 2025 upto March 23, 2028. Kathpalia
has been the MD&CEO of the company since March 24, 2020.
Kathpalia is a seasoned banker, with over 3 and a half decades of experience, and has
previously worked in large multi-national banks such as Citibank etc.
IndusInd Bank
• Founded - 1994
• Founder - S.P. Hinduja
• Headquarters - Mumbai, Maharashtra,
• MD & CEO - Sumant Kathpalia
• Tagline - We Make You Feel Richer
469. International Translation Day is celebrated every year on which day?
अंतरािष्ट्रीय अनुवाद त्रदवस हर वर्ि त्रकस त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 26 September
(b) 27 September
(c) 28 September
(d) 29 September
(e) 30 September
Ans. e
Sol. 30 September - International Translation Day
International Translation Day is celebrated on September 30th every year to honor
the work of translators and interpreters.
Objective - To promote dialogue and understanding between people from different
cultures and linguistic backgrounds.
Theme 2024 - Translation, an Art Worth Protecting: Moral and Material Rights for
Indigenous Languages.
Established by the United Nations in 2017, International Translation Day serves as a
tribute to the tireless efforts of translators and interpreters in promoting dialogue,
peace, and mutual understanding among individuals from diverse linguistic and
cultural backgrounds,” according to UNESCO.
470. The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) is
celebrated every year on which day?
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खाद्य हात्रन और बबािदी के बारे में जागरूकता का अंतरािष्ट्रीय त्रदवस (IDAFLW) हर साल त्रकस
त्रदन मनाया जाता है ?
(a) 26 September
(b) 27 September
(c) 28 September
(d) 29 September
(e) 30 September
Ans. d
Sol. 29 September - International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste
Reduction
The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) is celebrated
on September 29th each year.
The day's goal is to raise awareness about food loss and waste, and to encourage
action to reduce it.
Theme 2024 - Climate Finance for Food Loss and Waste Reduction
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – specifically SDG 12, Target 12.3 –
calls for halving per-capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and
reducing food losses along production and supply chains.
471. What was India's rank in the 17th Global Innovation Index 2024?
17वें ग्लोबल इनोवेशन इं डेक्स 2024 में भारत की रैं क क्या थी?
(a) 35th
(b) 39th
(c) 40th
(d) 42nd
(e) 24th
Ans. b
Sol. Global Innovation Index 2024 - India at 39th; topped by Switzerland
India's ranking in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) has improved to 39, up from
40 in the last edition.
India's ranking has improved by 42 in the last nine years, from 81st in 2015 to 39 in
2024.
Switzerland maintained its position as the top-ranked country, while Angola, an
African country, was at the bottom.
The Global Innovation Index has been published by the World Intellectual Property
Organisation (WIPO) every year since 2007. In the 17th edition, 133 countries and the
world’s top 100 science and technology clusters were ranked based on innovation
performance.
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The countries are evaluated using around 80 indicators grouped into four
parameters: science and innovation investment, technological progress, technology
adoption and the socioeconomic impact of innovation.
10 ranked countries in the 2024 Global Innovation Index
1. Switzerland
2. Sweden
3. United States
4. United Kingdom
5. Singapore
6. Finland
7. Netherland
8. Germany
9. Denmark
10. South Korea
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