Q.1) Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in the Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat programme?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Chennai
(c) New Delhi
(d) Kolkata
Q.2) Who won the Best Actor Award at the Academy Awards 2024 (Oscars)?
(a) Robert Downey Jr.
(b) Killian Murphy
(c) Johnny Byrne
(d) Christopher Nolan
Q.3) India now stands as the world’s what position in terms of producer of mobile phones at the end of the decade 2014-2024?
(a) Largest
(b) Second largest
(c) Third largest
(d) Fourth largest
Q.4) What technology was tested successfully in India under Mission Divyastra?
(a) Drone technology
(b) Space travel technology
(c) MIRV technology
(d) Artificial intelligence technology
Q.5) Which community/communities are eligible for citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act?
(a) All communities
(b) Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, or Christian communities
(c) Muslim communities
(d) Atheist communities
Q.6) Which country did President Droupadi Murmu visit as the Chief Guest for National Day celebrations?
(a) France
(b) Mauritius
(c) Israel
(d) Bangladesh
Q.7) Which Indian sailor won the gold medal at the Europa Cup 2024 in the ILCA 7 category?
(a) Vishnu Saravanan
(b) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
(c) Chirag Shetty
(d) Nikita Chand
Q.8) Kristina Pijkova, who won the 71st Miss World title, belongs to which country?
(a) Switzerland
(b) Panama
(c) Finland
(d) Czech Republic
Answers-
Ans.1 (c), The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participated in Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat programme and witnessed agricultural drone demonstrations conducted by Namo Drone Didis at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi.
Ans.2(c), Biographical thriller Oppenheimer is the big winner of the 96th Oscars at the Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, after scooping seven awards including best picture and best actor for Cillian Murphy. “Oppenheimer,” is Christopher Nolan’s epic take on the father of the atomic bomb. The film, which had 13 nominations, also wins Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr, as well as Best Director for Christopher Nolan. It also won film editing, cinematography, and original score awards.
Ans. 3(b), India now stands as the world’s second-largest producer of mobile phones at the end of the decade 2014-2024. India Cellular and Electronics Association said in a statement that the sector has transitioned from being 78 percent import-dependent in 2014 to 97 percent self-sufficiency. Only three percent of the total mobile phones sold in India are now imported. India’s mobile phone production is nearing 20 lakh crore rupees in a decade of unprecedented growth.
Ans. 4(c), India successfully tested Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. This will ensure that a single missile can deploy multiple warheads at different locations. Besides having a woman Project Director, it has significant women contributions. With the test of Mission Divyastra, India has joined the select group of nations that have MIRV capability.
Ans. 5(b), The Central government on Monday announced the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act, CAA. In a social media post, Home Minister Amit Shah said, the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 have been notified. The Citizenship Amendment Act seeks to make minorities belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or Christian communities persecuted on religious grounds in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, eligible for citizenship.
Ans. 6(b), President Droupadi Murmu reached Mauritius on Monday to attend the National Day celebrations of Mauritius as the Chief Guest. Upon arrival at the capital Port Louis, the President was accorded a ceremonial welcome. Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and other dignitaries received President Murmu at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Ans. 7(a), Indian sailor Vishnu Saravanan won the gold medal at the Europa Cup 2024 in the ILCA 7 category in Mallorca, Spain.
Ans. 8(d), The finale of the 71st Miss World was organized in India after 27 years. Kristina Pijkova of Czech Republic became the winner of the 71st Miss World. Participants from 120 countries took part in this pageant. In this, Femina Miss India-2022 winner Sini Shetty represented India. It was organized at Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai.
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