Attempt 7 July to 13 July 2024 Weekly Current Affairs Quiz, to stay up to date on the newest national and international current affairs, noteworthy developments, and critical events.
Q. World Kiswahili Language Day is celebrated on ____.
A) July 6
B) July 5
C) July 7
D) July 8
Correct Answer: C
On July 7, 2024, the world will observe the 3rd World Kiswahili Language Day at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
Theme:- Kiswahili: Education and Culture of Peace.
UNESCO Key Points UNESCO Head: Audrey Azoulay; UNESCO Founded: 16 November 1945, London, United Kingdom; UNESCO Headquarters: Paris, France.
Q. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) declared the mica mines of Jharkhand ‘child labour-free’ at an event in Koderma, Jharkhand. Where is the Headquarters of NCPCR?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Hyderabad
D) None
Correct Answer: A
At an occasion in Koderma, Jharkhand, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) declared the mica mines of Jharkhand ‘child labour-free’. NCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo claimed that this was the first successful effort to eliminate child labor from the mica mining supply chain.
NCPCR Key Points
NCPCR Founded: 5 March 2007; NCPCR Headquarters: New Delhi, India; NCPCR Chairman: Priyank Kanoongo.
Q. The Uttar Pradesh government has constituted a three-member judicial commission to investigate the stampede that occurred during a Satsang in Hathras. Who is the Chairman of judicial commission?
A) Sheel Nagu
B) Brijesh Kumar Srivastava
C) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi
D) Sanjeev Sachdeva
Correct Answer: B
The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed a three-member judicial commission to probe the stampede that happened during a Satsang in Hathras on July 3, 2024, killing 121.
Q. Who has won the British Grand Prix 2024?
A) Charles Leclerc B) Max Verstappen C) Lewis Hamilton D) George Russell Triumphs
Correct Answer: C
Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix 2024. He became the first F1 driver to win nine times on any track, and his total F1 wins now stand at 104.
Previous Race Winners 2024:
George Russell Triumphs In Dramatic Austrian Grand Prix 2024
Verstappen Triumphs At Spanish Grand Prix 2024
Max Verstappen Dominates Canadian Grand Prix For Third Consecutive Year
Charles Leclerc Makes History With Monaco Grand Prix Triumph
Max Verstappen Triumphs At Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2024
Q. Jon Landau, Oscar-winning Producer, Passes Away at the age of ____.
A) 58
B) 60
C) 80
D) 63
Correct Answer: D
At the age of sixty-three, Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning producer best known for his work with filmmaker James Cameron on successful movies including Titanic and the Avatar series, passed away.
Q. Ministry of Culture Initiates Project PARI for the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting. What is the full form of PARI?
A) Public Artist of India
B) Public Art of India
C) Public Art of Indus
D) Public Art of Indo
Correct Answer: B
India has a long tradition of creating public art that reflects the cultural and spiritual variety of this dynamic hub of artistic expression. The goal of Project PARI (Public Art of India), which was started by the Ministry of Culture and is being carried out by the National Gallery of Modern Art and Lalit Kala Akademi, is to combine modern themes and techniques with India’s ancient artistic legacy.
Q. Which country is Cleanest Countries in the World?
A) Estonia
B) Luxembourg
C) Finland
D) Germany
Correct Answer: A
Estonia has an outstanding EPI score of 75.3, making it the cleanest nation in the world.
Q. AHFL Partnered with bank to Expand Housing Loans for Low-Income Women?
A) NHB
B) SBI
C) ADB
D) RBI
Correct Answer: C
In order to give housing loans to Indian women, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Aadhar Housing Finance Limited (AHFL) have signed a $60 million financing arrangement. The program seeks to alleviate the lack of funding available for low-income and affordable homes. Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal would receive half of the funding.
Q. NATO summit hosted by President Biden in Washington aims to demonstrate strong support for Ukraine, mark Sweden’s first participation as a member. Where is the Headquarters of NATO?
A) Brussels
B)New York
C) Washington, DC
D) None
Correct Answer: A
Q. Who is the presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?
A) Piyush Pandey
B) George Russell
C) Elisa de Anda Madrazo
D) Joe Biden
Correct Answer: C
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will be led by Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico for a two-year period beginning in July 2024 and ending in June 2026.
FATF Founded: July 1989;
FATF Headquarters: Paris, France.
Q. Bank of Baroda plans to raise how many crore rupees through AT1 and Tier-II bonds by March 2025 to meet regulatory requirements and support growth?
A) 8500
B) 5500
C) 6500
D) 7500
Correct Answer: D
The Bank of Baroda (BoB) intends to raise ₹7,500 crore by issuing Tier-II and Additional Tier-I (AT1) bonds in order to comply with regulatory requirements and finance corporate expansion.
Q. Which state has won the Best Agriculture State Award for 2024?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) None
Correct Answer: C
Maharashtra has been named the 2024 winner of the Best Agriculture State Award by the 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee. The committee led by Justice P Sathasivam, a former Kerala governor and Chief Justice of India, announced the announcement.
Q. Indian squash players secured two titles at the recently concluded Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2024, Where is the Venue of Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2024?
A) Malaysia
B) Singapore
C) Thailand
D) Indonesia
Correct Answer: A
The Asian Squash Doubles Championship 2024, which took place at the Arena Emas in Johor, Malaysia, has concluded, and Indian squash players have won two titles.
Mixed Doubles Title Champions: Abhay Singh and Joshna Chinappa
Men’s Doubles Title Champions: Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar
Key Points
Malaysia Capital: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur currency: Malaysian Ringgit
Q. Roshni Nadar Malhotra Chairperson of which of the Following IT services firm?
A) Infosys
B) TCS
C) Wipro
D) HCL Tech
Correct Answer: D
The highest civilian honor in France, the “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight of the Legion of Honour), has been conferred to Roshni Nadar Malhotra, the chairperson of the IT services company HCLTech.
Q. What is the India Ranks in GenAI Innovations?
A) 6th
B) 5th
C) 4th
D) 3rd
Correct Answer: B
India is the fifth-ranked country in the world for Generative AI (GenAI) innovations, after the US, China, Korea, and Japan.
Rankings and Patent Data
China: Tops with 38,210 patents.
United States: Second with 6,276 patents.
Republic of Korea: Third with 4,155 patents.
Japan: Fourth with 3,409 patents.
India: Fifth with 1,350 patents from 2014 to 2023.
Q. NDTV MSMES (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Summit held in_____.
A) Bhopal
B) Indore
C) Gwalior
D) Jabalpur
Correct Answer: A
The renowned homoeopathic physician Dr. Arpit Chopra received the Excellence Award at the NDTV MSMES (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Summit, which took place in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh
Capital: Bhopal
Q. Who is the first woman finance minister of UK?
A) Liz Truss
B) Rachel Reeves
C) Theresa May
D) Margaret Thatcher
Correct Answer: B
Rachel Reeves has become the first woman finance minister of UK.
Q. Who is the Author of the Book “War and Peace”?
A) Sanjeev Joshi
B) Dr. Rajen Saikia
C) Arup Kumar Dutta
D) Leo Tolstoy
Correct Answer: D
“War and Peace” is a historical novel by Leo Tolstoy, initially published as “Voyna i mir” between 1865 and 1869.
Q. Tata Power Launches ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ Initiative in Which State ?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) None
Correct Answer: A
Tata Power Solar Systems Limited has launched the ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ initiative in Uttar Pradesh, starting from Varanasi. Residents can avail subsidy up to Rs. 1,08,000 on rooftop solar installation.
Q. Who is the Author of the Book “Ulysses”?
A) Leo Tolstoy
B) James Joyce
C) Rachel Reeves
D) Margaret Thatcher
Correct Answer: B
The author of “Ulysses” is James Joyce, an Irish author renowned for his groundbreaking modernist literary works.
Q. CSIR and MSSRF have signed an MoU to transfer CSIR’s innovative technologies to MSSRF-selected groups, aiming to enhance livelihoods among rural and tribal communities in India. What is the full form of MSSRF?
A) M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
B) M. S. Swami Research Foundation
C) M. S. Swaminathan Research and Design Foundation
D) None
Correct Answer: A
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) with the objective of improving livelihood possibilities for farming, tribal, and rural populations in India.
Q. Which Organization is the Principal Sponsor for Indian Team at 2024 Paris Olympics?
A) Mahindra
B) Reliance
C) Adani Group
D) TATA
Correct Answer: C
The Adani Group’s chairman, Gautam Adani, has announced that the company will be the main sponsor of the Indian team competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Key Points
Adani Group to sponsor Indian team for Paris Olympics 2024
Campaign launched with theme #DeshkaGeetAtOlympics
Q. Birlestik-2024 a joint military exercises among 5 country’s, Which of the following is not one of them?
A) Azerbaijan
B) India
C) Kazakhstan
D) Uzbekistan
Correct Answer: B
The operational-tactical command-staff exercise “Birlestik-2024” This joint military exercise is set to take place at the Oymasha training field and Cape Tokmak in the Caspian Sea from July 11 to July 17. The Defense Ministries of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are working together on this exercise.
Q. Om Birla, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, will lead Indian parliamentary delegation to attend the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Total how many members States are there in BRICS?
A) 9
B) 10
C) 5
D) 8
Correct Answer: A
BRICS is an intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. In 2009, the founding countries of Brazil, Russia, India, and China convened their inaugural summit in Yekaterinburg, with South Africa joining the bloc the following year. Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE joined the organization on January 1, 2024.
Q. Who has been appointed as India’s Chef-De-Mission for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A) Mary Kom
B) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
C) Vinesh Phogat
D) Gagan Narang
Correct Answer: D
Gagan Narang, a four-time Olympian and 2012 Olympic bronze winner, has been selected India’s Chef-De-Mission for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Q. Sixteenth Finance Commission Constitutes Five-Member Advisory Council to assist in advising on its Terms of Reference (ToR), including measures to enhance state funds for local bodies. Who is the convenor of the Advisory Council?
A) D.K. Srivastava
B) Poonam Gupta
C) Neelkanth Mishra
D) Rahul Bajoria
Correct Answer: B
Poonam Gupta, Director General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research, will serve as the Advisory Council’s convenor. The remaining members are:
D.K. Srivastava, Chief Policy Advisor at EY
Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist at Axis Bank.
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist, HSBC Securities & Capital Markets.
Rahul Bajoria, MD and Head of EM Asia Economics at Barclays.
Q. The Border Security Force (BSF) and Which Bank organized a “Grow with the Trees” plantation drive at BSF Headquarters in Srinagar to promote environmental sustainability?
A) BOI
B) Union Bank
C) SBI
D) Panjab National Bank
Correct Answer: C
The Border Security Force (BSF), in partnership with the State Bank of India (SBI), held a “Grow with the Trees” plantation initiative at the BSF headquarters in Srinagar.
Q. Who is the Principal Adviser for National TB Elimination Programme?
A) Soumya Swaminathan
B) Sanjeev Joshi
C) Rajen Saikia
D) Arup Kumar Dutta
Correct Answer: A
Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan has been named Principal Adviser for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Q. Who is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank?
A) Amitabh Chaudhry
B) Sashidhar Jagdishan
C) Sandeep Bakhshi
D) Govind Singh
Correct Answer: D
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Govind Singh’s re-appointment as Managing Director and CEO of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank. His new tenure begins on September 21, 2024, and will last three years.
Key Points
ICICI CEO Sandeep Bakhshi
HDFC CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan
Axis CEO Amitabh Chaudhry
Q. World Population Day is celebrated on ____.
A) July 12
B) July 11
C) July 10
D) July 9
Correct Answer: B
World Population Day is celebrated on July 11 .The theme for World Population Day 2024, “Leave no one behind, count everyone,”
Q. The Reserve Bank of India’s Financial Inclusion Index rose to 64.2 in March 2024 from 60.1. Who among the following is not a Deputy Governor?
A) Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao B) Shri Swaminathan J C) Shri T. Rabi Sankar D) Shri Ravi kumar
Correct Answer: D
RBI Governor: Shaktikanta Das
RBI Deputy Governor
Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao
Shri Swaminathan J
Shri T. Rabi Sankar
Dr. M.D. Patra
Q. Who is the President of the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA)?
A) Rajat Sharma
B) Gagan Narang
C) Poonam Gupta
D) Soumya Swaminathan
Correct Answer: A
Rajat Sharma, India TV’s Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, has been unanimously elected President of the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA).
Q. On which day is National Fish Farmer’s Day celebrated?
A) July 12
B) July 11
C) July 10
D) July 9
Correct Answer: C
Q. Which State government has secured Total 154 defence manufacturing deals worth Rs 25,000 cr, aiming to boost industrial growth?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: A
The Uttar Pradesh government has acquired over 154 defence manufacturing orders a total of Rs 25,000 crore, a significant step towards strengthening India’s defence industrial capabilities. These efforts are part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), which connects Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Aligarh, Chitrakoot, and Agra districts.
Q. PV Sindhu (badminton sensation & Olympic medalist) has made a significant move in the business world by joining Hoop as investor and Brand Ambassador, Hoop is Based at ____.
A) Karnal B) Rohtak C) Bhiwani D) Gurugram
Correct Answer: D
Hoop positions itself as India’s first wellness brand dedicated to active lives. Founded in 2022.
Q. Four PSU banks (Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, and Bank of India) have collectively paid How many crores as dividends to the government for the financial year 2023-24?
A) 6,491
B) 6,581
C) 6,481
D) 6,441
Correct Answer: C
Four public sector banks (Canara Bank, Indian Bank, Bank of India, and EXIM Bank) paid the government a dividend of ₹6,481 crore for fiscal year 2023-24. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman received cheques from each bank’s managing director and CEO.
Bank of Baroda Managing Director & CEO: Shri Debadatta Chand Dividend Amount: ₹2,514.22 crore
Canara Bank MD and CEO: K Satyanarayana Raju Dividend Amount: ₹1,838.15 crore
Indian Bank Location: Chennai Dividend Amount: ₹1,193.45 crore
Bank of India MD and CEO: Rajneesh Karnatak Dividend Amount: ₹935.44 crore
EXIM Bank Location: Mumbai Dividend Amount: ₹252 crore
Q. India and Which country implemented a Mutual Recognition Agreement for Organic Products?
A) Malaysia
B) Taiwan
C) Thailand
D) Indonesia
Correct Answer: B
Key points
Taiwan :
Capital: Taipei
Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
President: William Lai Ching-te
Q. Which country is 5th member of Colombo Security Conclave?
A) Belize
B) Indonesia
C) India
D) Bangladesh
Correct Answer: D
The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), a regional security organization, welcomed Bangladesh as its fifth member during the 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting, which was hosted digitally by Mauritius. The CSC consists of India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Maldives, with Seychelles serving as an observer state.
Q. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has launched the ICICI Prudential Nifty Oil & Gas ETF. Who is the CEO of the ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund?
A) Subodh Kumar Singh
B) Nimesh Shah
C) Sanjaya Mariwala
D) P. Geetha
Correct Answer: B
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has made a big contribution to the Indian investment environment by introducing the ICICI Prudential Nifty Oil & Gas ETF. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has made a big contribution to the Indian investment environment by introducing the ICICI Prudential Nifty Oil & Gas ETF.
Q. Who is the Author of the Book “Treasure Island”?
A) Sanjaya Mariwala B) K Satyanarayana Raju C) Robert Louis Stevenson D) Debadatta Chand
Correct Answer: C
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, also known as The Sea-Cook; or, Treasure Island, was serialized in the magazine Young Folks from October 1881 to January 1882.
Q. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has participated in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, This exercise is hosted by ____.
A) Royal Australian Air Force
B) Royal Afghanistan Air Force
C) Royal African Air Force
D) None
Correct Answer: A
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in a substantial international engagement by taking part in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, which is being hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at their base in Darwin, Australia.
Key Points
Chief of the Air Staff of India: Vivek Ram Chaudhari. Indian Air Force Headquarters: New Delhi. Indian Air Force Founded: 8 October 1932, India.
Q. Which country won affordable country for expats in 2024 study?
A) Japan
B) Switzerland
C) Vietnam
D) France
Correct Answer: C
Top 10 Most Affordable Destinations for Expats
Vietnam
Colombia
Indonesia
Panama
Philippines
India
Mexico
Thailand
Brazil
China
Japan Capital: Tokyo Currency Japanese yen
Switzerland Currency: Swiss Franc Capital Bern
Vietnam Capital: Hanoi Prime minister: Pham Minh Chinh Currency: dong
France currency: euro Capital: Paris President: Emmanuel Macron Prime minister: Gabriel Attal
Q. Which Launched ‘Safety Ring’ to Enhance Internet and Mobile Banking Security?
A) ICICI
B) SBI
C) PNB
D) BOI
Correct Answer: C
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched the ‘Safety Ring,’ a new optional security feature for internet and mobile banking. This technique enables consumers to set daily transaction restrictions.
Punjab National Bank
Headquarters: New Delhi Founder: Dyal Singh Majithia Tagline: The Name You Can Bank Upon
Q. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth launched GAINS 2024 at GRSE in Kolkata, aiming to enhance shipyard technology through Indian MSMEs and Start-Ups under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Start-up India’. Who is Chairman and Managing Director of GRSE?
A) Rajat Sharma B) Cmde PR Hari C) poonam Gupta D) Subodh Kumar Singh
Correct Answer: B
Q. Who is Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways?
A) Pradeep Singh Kharola B) Sudhakararao Papa C) Girish Tanti D) T.K. Ramachandaran
Correct Answer: D
India, represented by a high-level delegation led by Shri T.K. Ramachandaran, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, has played an important role in shaping international maritime policies at the 132nd session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Council in London.
Q. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) to allow resident Indians to open _______ based denominated fixed deposits and FCAs at GIFT IFSC, facilitating larger foreign investments.
A) Rupee
B) Euro
C) Dollar
D) None
Correct Answer: C
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the scope of remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) through the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). This enables resident Indians to open fixed deposits in dollars at the GIFT IFSC, providing a variety of financial services and products under the International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019.
RBI Key Points
Headquarters Mumbai, India Established 1 April 1935; Governor Shaktikanta Das Deputy Governors Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao Shri Swaminathan J Shri T. Rabi Sankar Dr. M.D. Patra
Q. The Indian badminton players dominated the 3rd BWF Saint-Denis Reunion Open 2024, which took place from July 3 to 7 in Saint-Denis, the capital of the French overseas département of Réunion in the Western Indian Ocean. Where is BWF located?
A) Malaysia
B) India
C) US
D) Maldives
Correct Answer: A
Women’s Singles Victory Tasnim Mir, from Gujarat, won the women’s singles title. She beat fellow Indian Rakshitha Sree.
Men’s Singles Triumph. In the men’s singles category, Telangana’s Tharun Mannepalli won. In the final, he defeated Japan’s Yudai Okimoto.
Men’s Doubles Results While India swept the singles events, the men’s doubles final suffered a setback. The Indian duo of Prakash Raj and Gouse Malik had to settle for silver. They were defeated by the French team Julien Maio and William Villeger.
Maldives Capital: Malé Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa President: Mohamed Muizzu Official language: Dhivehi
Q. Which international body launched MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System), an online platform aimed at becoming the first global open access clearing house for medical device information?
A) UNO
B) IMF
C) WHO
D) None
Correct Answer: C
WHO launched MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System), an online platform aimed at becoming the first global open access clearing house for medical device information.
Q. Which Sports brand Partners with Indian Olympic Association for Paris Olympics 2024?
A) Nike
B) Adidas
C) Jordan
D) PUMA
Correct Answer: D
PUMA India has entered into a significant partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), becoming the Official Footwear Partner for the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Q. Malala Day, celebrated annually on_______.
A) July 13 B) July 12 C) July 14 D) July 16
Correct Answer: B
Malala Day, observed annually on July 12, honors the birthday of Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. This day commemorates her brave fight for girls’ education and acts as a global call to action for children’s right to an education globally.
Q. Who won Prestigious Hans von Hentig Award?
A) Subodh Kumar
B) PR Hari
C) Robert Louis Stevenson
D) K. Chockalingam
Correct Answer: D
In appreciation of his contributions to the subject of victimology, retired professor K. Chockalingam of Tamil Nadu, India, has been chosen for the prestigious Hans von Hentig prize.
Q. James Anderson Retires from Test Cricket, He plays for which country?
A) England
B) Australia
C) West indies
D) None
Correct Answer: A
Q. Which state govt has approves IT Saksham Yuva Scheme to Provide 5,000 Jobs in First Phase?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Haryana
Correct Answer: D
The Haryana Cabinet authorized the IT Saksham Yuva Scheme, which will create 5,000 jobs, the takeover of Amarnath Bhagat Jairam Girls College, revisions to the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, and the lease of land for a gaushala.
Haryana : Key points
Capital: Chandigarh
Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
Chief Minister: Manohar Lal Khattar
Formation: November 1, 1966, carved out from the state of Punjab
Q. The Indian government launches AgriSURE, a Rs 750 crore fund to help agripreneurs and entrepreneurs. NABVENTURES manages the program, which focuses on agricultural and rural infrastructure innovation. what is the full form of AgriSURE ?
A) Agri Function for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises
B) Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises
C) Agri Fund for Start & Rule Enterprises
D) Agro Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises
Correct Answer: B
Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises
Q. Which state government is working on a plan to open eastern India’s first university for physically challenged students?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Jharkhand
C) Kerala
D) Maharashtra
Correct Answer: B
The Jharkhand government is working on a plan to open eastern India’s first university for physically challenged students in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Chief minister of Jharkhand: Hemant Soren Governor of Jharkhand: C. P. Radhakrishnan Capital of Jharkhand: Ranchi Jharkhand was founded: 15 November 2000 (before was): Part of Bihar
Q. India’s Industrial Production Growth Hits By _____ Percentage.
A) 5.6%
B) 5.7%
C) 5.8%
D) 5.9%
Correct Answer: B
India’s industrial output rose by 5.9% year on year, the fastest gain in 7 months.
Q. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival so that the State would be exporting 40 tonnes of mangoes to Japan and Malaysia, Who is governor of U.P?
A) Rajneesh Karnatak
B) Geetha
C) Anandiben Patel
D) None of these.
Correct Answer: C
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on June 12 in Lucknow that the state will sell 40 tonnes of mangoes to Japan and Malaysia. And, for the first time in its 160-year history, Lucknow’s famous Dussehri will be sold to the United States.
Q. Who is the First Woman Chief Justice of Lahore?
A) Aalia Neelum
B) Leila Seth
C) Anna Chandy
D) Fathima Beevi
Correct Answer: A
Justice Aalia Neelum took oath as Chief Justice of Pakistan’s Lahore High Court (LHC) (Lahore), becoming the first woman to hold the position. The oath of office was administered to her by Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan. Maryam Nawaz, Punjab’s first female Chief Minister, was also present at the oath-taking event.
Q. Who is the Author of the Book “The Time Machine”?
A) Sanjeev Joshi
B) Piyush Pandey
C) H.G. Wells
D) M.J. Akbar
Correct Answer: C
The novel “The Time Machine” was written by H.G. Wells, an English writer .
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