Q1. Which among the following Tiger Reserve has got the title of India’s first ‘Dark Sky Park’?
Pench Tiger Reserve
Manas Tiger Reserve
Pakke Tiger Reserve
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Pench Tiger Reserve
The Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra has been marked as India’s first Dark Sky Park and the fifth Dark Sky Park in Asia for protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution.
The reserve’s certification recognizes its commitment to protecting the night sky, reducing light pollution, and creating an ideal environment for astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers.
Q2. Which bank signed a MoU with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) to provide loans to rural Self-Help Groups (SHGs)?
Canara Bank
Punjab National Bank
State Bank of India
Union Bank of India
State Bank of India
State Bank of India introduced a specialized financial product, “Svyam Siddha”, exclusively tailored for SHG women entrepreneurs seeking loans up to Rs. 5 lakhs.
This initiative is uniquely designed to alleviate the challenges associated with extensive documentation requirements for bank loan applications and reduce the Turn Around Time (TAT).
Q3. Which state government has launched the MukhyaMantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan aimed at empowering rural women entrepreneurs?
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Assam
Assam
The Assam government launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan (MMUA) to empower rural women entrepreneurs.
This financial assistance scheme targets women beyond Self-Help Groups, emphasizing family planning for eligibility. The goal is to transform participants into “Rural Micro Entrepreneurs” with a ₹1 lakh annual income target.
Q4. India and which country has partnered to launch Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI)?
USA
Denmark
UAE
Germany
Denmark
Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) is an alliance between Denmark and India to boost collaborative efforts in the sustainable energy solutions sector.
It aims to advance the green fuels sector, including green hydrogen, through innovation and partnerships.
The new alliance is a strategic initiative led by the Danish Embassy and Consulate General of Denmark in India.
Q5. ‘Sinomicrurus Gorei’ a new species of coral snake was discovered in
Arunachal Pradesh
Mizoram
Madhya Pradesh
West Bengal
Mizoram
Researchers from Mizoram University’s zoology department have discovered a new species of coral snake in the state. It has been named Sinomicrurus Gorei after British India doctor Gore.
The reptile is locally known as ‘Rulṭhihna’ due to its striking resemblance to a Mizo traditional amber necklace called ‘Ṭhihna’.
Q6. “Panchayats Free From Gender-Based Violence – A Handbook for Elected Representatives” is released by
Narendra Modi
Amit Shah Shri
Giriraj Singh
Dharmendra Pradhan
Giriraj Singh
Q7. Who among the following has become France’s youngest prime minister
Gabriel Attal
Hassanal Bolkiah
Robert Fico
Srettha Thavisin
Gabriel Attal
Q8. The Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for ‘Ayush Diksha’, centre in
Guwahati
Prayagraj
Bhubaneswar
Agra
Bhubaneswar
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated ‘Ayush Diksha,’ a groundbreaking center at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute in Bhubaneswar.
The ‘Ayush Diksha’ center is set to become a hub for the advancement of human resources in Ayush, with a primary focus on Ayurveda professionals.
The institution aims to foster collaboration with prominent national institutes to enhance capacity, strengthen human resources, facilitate research and development, and achieve self-sustainability for revenue generation.
Q9. Lanjia Saura paintings, which recently got GI tag, belong to which state?
Assam
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Odisha
Odisha
Lanjia Saura paintings, also known as ekons or iditals, are a unique style of wall mural art from Odisha. The art form belongs to the Lanjia Saura community, a PVTG largely residing in the Rayagada district. These paintings are in the form of exterior murals painted on the mud walls of homes.
Q10. Who has become the second Indian to win a gold medal in the Asian Marathon Championship?
Balraj Kaushik
Gaurav Karjee
Man Singh
Dheeraj Singha
Man Singh
Man Singh has become only the second Indian male athlete to win a gold medal in the Asian Marathon Championships.
He won the gold medal by timing 2 hours, 14 minutes and 19 seconds.
Gopi Thonakal was the first Indian male athlete to win the Asian Marathon Championship title in the year 2017.
Q11. Who among the following is the Chief architect of the Ram Temple?
Chandrakant Bhai Sompura
Ashok Singhal
Arun Yogiraj
Ashok Bhushan
Chandrakant Bhai Sompura
Chandrakant Sompura, the chief architect of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, hails from a distinguished lineage of temple architects based in Ahmedabad.
Notable among their creations are iconic structures like the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, the Swaminarayan temple in Mumbai, the Akshardham temple complex in Gujarat, and the Birla Temple in Kolkata.
Q12. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) inaugurated the India Innovation Centre for Graphene (IICG) and a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Intelligent Internet of Things (IIoT) Sensors in
Maharashtra
Kerala
Arunachal Pradesh
Rajasthan
Kerala
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), launched two flagship programs – “Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Intelligent Internet of Things (IIoT) Sensors” and India’s first Graphene Centre “India Innovation Centre for Graphene (IICG)” today at Maker Village, Kochi, Kerala.
Q13. Which airport was the venue for the Wings India 2024 event?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurated Wings India 2024, Asia’s largest aviation expo, at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad.
The Airports Authority of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and FICCI, is organizing the biennial (after every two years) event.
Wings India 2024 showcases a collection of new-generation aircraft displays, allied aviation services, auxiliary unit industries, and advancements in the tourism sector.
The theme of Wings India 2024 is “Connecting India to the World in Amrit Kaal: Setting the Stage for India Civil Aviation @2047”.
Q14. Which state government has the Yuva Nidhi Scheme for Unemployed Youth?
Uttar Pradesh
Assam
Karnataka
West Bengal
Karnataka
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated Yuva Nidhi, a scheme providing financial aid to unemployed graduates and diploma holders for two years.
Under the scheme, the government has committed to providing Rs 3,000 per month to degree holders and Rs 1,500 per month to diploma holders who have been unable to secure employment in the last six months and are not pursuing higher studies.
Q15. Who has been selected for Assam’s highest civilian award ‘Assam Vaibhav’ for 2023?
Ranjan Gogoi
Pranabjyoti Deka
Pranjal Saikia
Ratan Tata
Ranjan Gogoi
Former Chief Justice of India and current Rajya Sabha MP, Ranjan Gogoi, is set to be honored with the prestigious ‘Assam Baibhav’ award, the highest civilian award in Assam.
Ranjan Gogoi, the 46th Chief Justice of India and a Rajya Sabha MP, is the first from Northeast India to hold the CJI post.
The Chief Minister also credited Ranjan Gogoi for his role in the establishment of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, emphasizing the significant impact of Gogoi’s Assamese roots on this historic development.