(c) PT Usha (d) Mary Kom Championship in Malaysia, in the 150-up

CURRENT AFFAIRS format. He successfully defended his

Sol.4.(c) PT Usha. The Indian Olympic title for the fifth time, showcasing his
Sports Association (IOA) is the governing body consistent excellence. Additionally,
for India's participation in the Olympic Advani achieved a rare feat by winning
Q.1. The team of which state has won Games. Established in 1927, it is the National, Asian, and World titles in
the Women's U-18 Hockey in Khelo India responsible for organizing Indian billiards all in the same year, marking his
Youth Games 2022? athletes' involvement in international fifth such accomplishment.
SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Morning) sports competitions. The first president
(a) Haryana (b) Odisha of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Q.9. Who was the captain of Royal
(c) Jharkhand (d) Madhya Pradesh was Sir Dorabji Tata. He served as Challengers Bangalore in the Women's
president from 1927 to 1938. Premier League event 2023?
Sol.1.(a) Haryana. The Women’s U-18 SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (1st Shift)
Hockey Tournament in the Khelo India Q.5. The 23rd FIFA World Cup Football (a) Harmanpreet Kaur
Youth Games 2022 was held in will be jointly organised by: (b) Deepti Sharma
Panchkula, Haryana, showcasing young SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Evening) (c) Shafali Verma
talent nationwide. Haryana emerged as (a) France, Germany and Italy (d) Smriti Mandhana
champions, with Jharkhand as (b) France, Germany and Spain
runners-up. The event identified future (c) Canada, USA and Mexico Sol.9.(d) Smriti Mandhana. The Women's
hockey stars and boosted grassroots (d) Germany, Poland and Austria Premier League (WPL), or TATA WPL, is
development. It emphasized women's India's women's Twenty20 cricket league,
Sol.5.(c) Canada, USA and Mexico. The run by the BCCI. In its inaugural season
empowerment and promoted a strong
2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd in March 2023, the Mumbai Indians
sports culture.
edition, held from June 11 to July 19, emerged as champions.
Q.2. India won which of the following 2026. The FIFA World Cup started in
medals in the 2022 Asia Cup hockey 1930. The inaugural tournament was Q.10. Which country won the 4th Asian
tournament? hosted by Uruguay, which also won the Kho-Kho Championship 2023 event in the
SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Morning) first edition. Men's category?
(a) None (b) Silver (c) Bronze (d) Gold SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Q.6. Chennai Open 2022 Tennis Singles (a) Iran (b) Indonesia
Sol.2.(c) Bronze. India won the bronze was won by _________ . (c) South Korea (d) India
medal in the 2022 Asia Cup Hockey SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Evening)
Tournament held in Jakarta, Indonesia, (a) Sania Mirza (b) Linda Fruhvirtova Sol.10.(d) India. The first edition of the
by defeating Japan 1-0 in the third-place (c) Luisa Stefani (d) Gabriela Dabrowski tournament was held in Kolkata, India in
match. The tournament featured eight 1996. The 4th edition was hosted in
Sol.6.(b) Linda Fruhvirtova. The 2022 Assam, and both the men's and women's
teams, and India was placed in Pool A,
Chennai Open was a professional categories were won by India. The game
finishing second in the group stage.
women's tennis tournament played on is played between two teams, each
Despite losing to Malaysia in the Super
outdoor hard courts. Champions: consisting of nine players. One team
4s, the team displayed resilience in the
Doubles - Gabriela Dabrowski. plays in the attacking role, while the other
bronze medal game. This victory secured
India’s direct qualification for the 2023 Q.7. Paavo Nurmi games 2022 were plays in the defending role.
Men’s Hockey World Cup. hosted by _________ . Q.11. Who was the Indian match referee
SSC Stenographer 11/12/2024 (Morning) in the ICC - T20 World Cup 2021
Q.3. The first edition of Indian Women's
(a) Switzerland (b) Finland tournament?
Premier League (cricket) was held in the
(c) Scotland (d) Ireland SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (1st Shift)
year ________ .
SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Afternoon) Sol.7.(b) Finland. The Paavo Nurmi (a) Rahul Dravid (b) Venkatesh Prasad
(a) 2022 (b) 2023 (c) 2000 (d) 2021 Games, an annual track and field event, (c) Sunil Gavaskar (d) Javagal Srinath
takes place at Paavo Nurmi Stadium in Sol.11.(d) Javagal Srinath. The 2021 ICC
Sol.3.(b) 2023. The Women's Premier
Turku, Finland. First held in 1957, it is one Men's T20 World Cup, the seventh edition
League (WPL), also known as the TATA
of the prestigious athletics meets. In the of the tournament, was held from 17
WPL for sponsorship reasons, is a
2024 edition, Neeraj Chopra of India won October to 14 November 2021. Formally
women's Twenty20 cricket franchise
the gold medal in the men's javelin throw hosted by India, matches were played in
league in India, owned and operated by
competition, which was held at the same Oman and the UAE. Originally scheduled
the Board of Control for Cricket in India
venue in Turku, Finland. in Australia for 2020, it was postponed to
(BCCI). Mumbai Indians won the first
season, led by Harmanpreet Kaur. The Q.8. Pankaj Advani won his 25th World 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2024 Women's Premier League: Winner - Title in October 2022 at _________ . Q.12. What is the name of Formula E’s
Royal Challengers Bangalore. SSC Stenographer 11/12/2024 (Evening) first ever race in India, which was hosted
(a) Canberra (b) Paris in collaboration with the Telangana
Q.4. In December 2022, who became the
(c) Kuala Lumpur (d) London government?
first woman President of the Indian
Olympic Association? Sol.8.(c) Kuala Lumpur. Pankaj Advani SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Afternoon) claimed his 25th world championship (a) The 2023 Mahindra Mumbai E-Prix
(a) PV Sindhu (b) Sakshi Malik gold by winning the IBSF World Billiards (b) The 2023 Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix
(c) The 2023 Mahindra Bangalore E-Prix
(d) The 2023 Greenko Buddha Circuit SSC MTS 14/10/2024 (3rd Shift) associations and government
E-Prix (a) Sheetal Devi (b) Neema Rani institutions under the All India Football
(c) Sarita Devi (d) Disha Dhayal Federation (AIFF). The tournament
Sol.12.(b) The 2023 Greenko Hyderabad started in 1941. Santosh Trophy (77th
E-Prix. It was a Formula E event held at Sol.16.(a) Sheetal Devi. Paris 2024 edition) 2023–24 was won by Services,
the Hyderabad Street Circuit in the city of Paralympics (Bronze medal) - At just 17 with Goa finishing as the runner-up.
Hyderabad, Telangana as the fourth years old, she became India’s
round of the 2022–23 Formula E World youngest Paralympic medallist and only Q.20. Which state topped the medal tally
Championship. the second armless archer in history to at the 37th National Games event held in
win a Paralympic medal. Arjuna Award at Goa ?
Q.13. Which edition of the SSC MTS 21/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
India’s National Sports Awards 2023.
Intercontinental Cup event was played in (a) Punjab (b) Kerala
Gold medal - Khelo India Para Games
India in 2023? (c) Haryana (d) Maharashtra
2023. Silver medal - Asian Para Games
SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
2023. Neema Rani: Indian para-athlete in
(a) 10th (b) 1st (c) 3rd (d) 5th Sol.20.(d) Maharashtra (with a total of
long jump and sprint. Sarita Devi: Former
228 medals, including 80 gold, 69 silver,
Sol.13.(c) 3rd. The 2023 Intercontinental Indian boxer. Disha Dhayal: Indian
and 79 bronze). The National Games of
Cup (known as the 2023 Hero para-swimmer.
India were established in 1924 as the
Intercontinental Cup for sponsorship Indian Olympic Games. After the eighth
Q.17. Which city hosted the XXII
reasons) is a four-nation football edition in 1938, the event was renamed
Commonwealth Games 2022?
tournament held at the Kalinga Stadium, the National Games.The 38th National
SSC MTS 16/10/2024 (1st Shift)
Bhubaneswar (Odisha). It was launched Games will be held in Uttarakhand.
(a) Glasgow (b) Birmingham
in 2018 as a replacement for the Nehru
(c) Gold Coast (d) Delhi
Cup, with the first edition held as the Q.21. Which of the following countries
2018 Intercontinental Cup (India). The Sol.17.(b) Birmingham (England). hosted the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup
Indian men's national football team This was the third time England hosted cricket in the year 2023?
triumphed in this edition by defeating the Commonwealth Games, following SSC MTS 21/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
Lebanon in the final, securing their London in 1934 and Manchester in 2002. (a) Pakistan (b) UAE
second title in the tournament's history The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be (c) India (d) Sri Lanka
(India had also won the inaugural edition held in Glasgow, Scotland. Indian
in 2018). Sol.21.(b) UAE. Bangladesh won their
athletes won 61 medals, 22 golds, 16
maiden Under-19 Asia Cup title beating
silvers and 23 bronze, at the
Q.14. Which team won the Women's the United Arab Emirates in the final by
Commonwealth Games 2022. Sanket
Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in 195 runs. The ACC Under-19 Asia Cup is
Sargar was the first Indian to win a medal
2023? a cricket tournament organised by the
in Birmingham, bagging a silver in the
SSC MTS 07/10/2024 (1st Shift) ACC for Under-19 teams from its
men's 55kg weightlifting event.
(a) Malaysia (b) India member nations. It was first held in 1989
(c) Japan (d) South Korea Q.18. Ujjwala was the mascot of which in Bangladesh where India won the
national sports event held in 2023? tournament. The second edition was
Sol.14.(b) India. Women’s Asian played after 14 years in 2003 in Pakistan
SSC MTS 17/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
Champions Trophy 2023 (Ranchi, where India retained their title. India (8
(a) Khelo India Para Games 2023
Jharkhand) : Winner - India, Runner up - title) is the most successful team in ACC
(b) Khelo India Youth Games 2023
Japan. Women’s Asian Champions U19 Asia Cup.
(c) National Games 2023
Trophy 2024 (Rajgir, Bihar): Winner -
(d) Khelo India University Games 2022
India, Runner up - China. The first Asian Q.22. How many gold medals did
Champions Trophy hockey was held in Sol.18.(a) Khelo India Para Games 2023 Maharashtra win to top the medal tally at
Busan in 2010 as a women's-only event. was the first edition, hosted by New the 37th National Games event held in
Important Trophies In Hockey : Modi Delhi. Haryana won the inaugural title, Goa?
Gold Cup, Murugappa Gold Cup, Nehru securing 105 medals: 40 gold, 39 silver, SSC MTS 29/10/2024 (1st Shift)
Trophy, Nehru Trophy (Women's). and 26 bronze. Uttar Pradesh finished (a) 80 (b) 69 (c) 79 (d) 72
second on the KIPG 2023 medal tally
Q.15. Which edition of the Pro Kabaddi Sol.22.(a) 80. The 37th National Games
with 62 medals, while Tamil Nadu placed
League was started in December 2023? took place in Goa from October 25 to
third with 42 medals. Mascots: 2023
SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (3rd Shift) November 9, 2023, featuring 10,000+
National Games of India - Moga. Khelo
(a) 12th (b) 11th (c) 10th (d) 8th athletes competing in 43 sports
India Youth Games 2023 - Veera Mangai.
disciplines across 28 venues. The motto
Sol.15.(c) 10th. Launched in 2014 and was “Get Set Goa,” and the mascot was
Q.19. Which edition of the Santosh
broadcast on Star Sports, the Pro Moga, the Indian bison, symbolizing
Trophy event did Karnataka win in the
Kabaddi League is the world's most strength. Cycling and golf events were
2022-23 season?
popular kabaddi league and India's hosted in New Delhi​. Maharashtra topped
SSC MTS 18/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
second most-watched sports league 𝑡ℎ 𝑟𝑑 𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ the medal tally at the 37th National
after the IPL (Indian Premier League). (a) 75 (b) 73 (c) 78 (d) 76
Games held in Goa, winning a total of
Q.16. Who became the first woman to
𝑡ℎ
Sol.19.(d) 76 . The Santosh Trophy is 228 medals, including 80 golds, 69
win two gold medals in a single Para an inter-state national football silvers, and 79 bronzes.
Asian Games event in 2023? competition contested by state
Q.23. _________ was/were the mascot(s)
of the Women’s Asian Hockey against Sri Lanka. India had previously Juggernauts defeated Telugu Yoddhas
Champions Trophy in 2023. won the prestigious title in 1984, 1988, 46-45 in a thrilling final. With a total
SSC MTS 29/10/2024 (2nd Shift) 1990-91, 2000, 2007, 2010, and 2016. viewership of 64 million, including 41
(a) Hansa (b) Juhi Q.27. Who became the first female million from India, the league became the
(c) Blaze and Tonk (d) Yashi armless archer to win a medal at the third-most viewed non-cricket
Para World Championship event, 2023 ? competition in the country, after Pro
Sol.23.(b) Juhi. The Women's Asian
SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (3rd Shift) Kabaddi and the Indian Super League.
Champions Trophy is a biennial women's
international field hockey competition (a) Seema Devi (b) Shreya Devi Q.31. In which weight category did Nitu
contested by the best six women's (c) Shikha Devi (d) Sheetal Devi Ghanghas win the IBA Women's World
national teams of the member Boxing Championship event, 2023?
Sol.27.(d) Sheetal Devi. Sheetal Devi is
associations of Asian Hockey SSC MTS 11/11/2024 (1st Shift)
an Indian para-archer who won a bronze
Federation. (a) 75 kg (b) 50 kg (c) 48 kg (d) 81 kg
at the 2024 Paralympics, becoming the
Q.24. Which Indian city hosted the youngest Indian Paralympian medalist. Sol.31.(c) 48 kg. She is an Indian boxer
Women's Asian Hockey Champions She earned two golds and one silver at and the 2023 world champion in the
Trophy event in 2023 ? the 2022 Asian Para Games and a silver minimumweight category, as well as a
SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (3rd Shift) at the World Para Archery Championship. two-time world youth champion in light
(a) Ranchi (b) Bhubaneshwar Devi also claimed gold and silver at the flyweight. She won gold at the 2023 IBA
(c) Bhopal (d) New Delhi Asian Para Archery Championships and Women’s World Boxing Championships
was ranked first in the 2023 para archery and the 2022 Commonwealth Games in
Sol.24.(a) Ranchi. The Women's Asian world rankings. minimumweight. The 13th edition of the
Hockey Champions Trophy is a IBA Women’s World Boxing
prestigious field hockey tournament Q.28. What was the name of the official Championships was held in New Delhi,
organized by the Asian Hockey torch for the Khelo India University India, from March 15 to 26, 2023, where
Federation. Founded in - 2010. In 2021, Games 2022? India topped the medal tally for the first
the tournament expanded to six teams. SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (3rd Shift) time since 2006.
Most recent champion(s) - India (3rd title, (a) Ujala (b) Mitra (c) Samarth (d) Shakti
2024). The 2024 Women's Asian Q.32. Which team won the first edition of
Champions Trophy was hosted in Bihar, Sol.28.(d) Shakti. The Khelo India the Women's Premier League (WPL)
India, in the city of Rajgir. University Games (KIUG) is a national event in the year 2023?
multi-sport event where university SSC MTS 11/11/2024 (3rd Shift)
Q.25. Australia won the Men’s T20 World athletes from India compete in various (a) Gujarat Giants
Cup Cricket in 2021 defeating New disciplines. The first edition was held in (b) Royal Challengers Bangalore
Zealand by ______. Odisha from February 22 to March 1, (c) Delhi Capitals
SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (1st Shift) 2020. It is organized by the Sports (d) Mumbai Indians
(a) 10 wickets (b) 10 runs Authority of India (SAI), Ministry of Youth
(c) 8 wickets (d) 8 runs Affairs, and other key sports bodies. The Sol.32.(d) Mumbai Indians. The
event promotes sports at the university inaugural season of the league took
Sol.25.(c) 8 wickets. Australia triumphed level across India. place from March 4 to March 26, 2023,
in the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, featuring 22 games. Mumbai Indians
claiming their first-ever T20 title. The Q.29. In which athletics event did
claimed their first trophy by defeating
tournament, which began on October 17, Eldhose Paul win a gold medal at the
Delhi Capitals in the final. In the WPL
was held in the UAE and Oman. In the Commonwealth Games 2022?
2023 final, Delhi Capitals captain Meg
final, Australia defeated New Zealand by SSC MTS 5/11/2024 (2nd Shift)
Lanning won the toss and chose to bat
8 wickets, securing the championship. (a) Javelin Throw (b) Shot Put
first against Mumbai Indians.
Mitchell Marsh played a pivotal role in (c) Long Jump (d) Triple Jump
the victory, earning the Player of the Q.33. Which state in India hosted the 7
Sol.29.(d) Triple Jump. In 2022, he made
Match award for his exceptional 𝑡ℎ
7 edition of the Santosh Trophy?
history as the first Indian to reach the
performance​. SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (1st Shift)
triple jump final at the World Athletics
Q.26. Which of the following countries Championships. Later that year, he (a) Arunanchal Pradesh
won its 8th Men's Asian Cup cricket title became the first Indian to win a gold (b) Madhya Pradesh
in 2023? medal in men’s triple jump at the (c) Himanchal Pradesh
SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (2nd Shift) Commonwealth Games. (d) Uttar Pradesh
(a) Pakistan (b) India Sol.33.(a) Arunanchal Pradesh. The
(c) Sri Lanka (d) Bangladesh Q.30. Where was the inaugural season of
2023–24 Santosh Trophy marked the
Ultimate Kho-Kho League held in 2022?
Sol.26.(b) India. The Asia Cup officially 77th edition of India’s premier football
SSC MTS 5/11/2024 (3rd Shift)
known as Men's Asia Cup, is the biennial competition for senior men’s teams
(a) Bhusawal (b) Thane
Cricket tournament organised by the representing states, union territories, and
(c) Pune (d) Amravati
Asian Cricket Council (ACC). It was government institutions. Initially set to be
established in 1983. India won its 8th Sol.30.(c) Pune. The inaugural season of renamed the FIFA Santosh Trophy, FIFA
Men's Asian Cup cricket title in 2023. The Ultimate Kho Kho was held from 14 withdrew due to venue-related concerns
tournament took place in the UAE, where August to 4 September 2022, featuring but is expected to associate from the
India emerged victorious in the final six teams in 34 matches. Odisha next season. Champions: Services (7th
title). Runner-up: Goa. SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (2nd Shift) and Trichy. Athletes: Over 5,600 athletes
(a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2022 (d) 2019 competed in 27 sports. Mascot: The
Q.34. In which city was the 141st session games featured Veera Mangai as the
of the International Olympic Committee Sol.37.(c) 2022. The FIFA U-17 Women's mascot. Firsts: It marked the first time
(IOC) inaugurated in India? World Cup is a biennial international KIYG was held in South India.
SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (2nd Shift) tournament for female players under 17,
(a) Delhi (b) Chennai organized by FIFA since 2008. The Q.41. The inaugural match of the Women
(c) Prayagraj (d) Mumbai current champions, North Korea, won a Premier League 2023 cricket was played
record third title at the 2024 edition in the in which of the following venues?
Sol.34.(d) Mumbai. Prime Minister Shri Dominican Republic. Organizing body: SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 141st FIFA. Founded: 2008. (a) Delhi (b) Mumbai
International Olympic Committee (IOC) (c) Chennai (d) Kolkata
Session on October 14, 2023, at Q.38. Which of the following Indian cities
Mumbai's Jio World Centre. The session, was the host of the ICC Men's World Cup Sol.41.(b) Mumbai. Women's Premier
a key meeting for shaping the future of final cricket match in 2023? League (WPL) is a women's Twenty20
the Olympic Games, marks India's SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (3rd Shift) cricket franchise league in India, owned
second time hosting, with the last held in (a) Mumbai (b) Chennai and operated by the Board of Control for
New Delhi in 1983. This event highlights (c) New Delhi (d) Ahmedabad Cricket in India (BCCI). WPL 2023
India’s commitment to global Champions: Mumbai Indians;
cooperation, sporting excellence, and Sol.38.(d) Ahmedabad. The 2023 Cricket Runners-up: Delhi Capitals. Player of the
Olympic values. IOC President Thomas World Cup Final was a One Day Series: Hayley Matthews (Mumbai
Bach, IOC members, Indian sports International match held at the Narendra Indians). The 2024 Women's Premier
personalities, and sports federation Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, on League was won by Royal Challengers
representatives, including the Indian 19 November 2023, to determine the Bangalore, and the runners-up were Delhi
Olympic Association, will participate. World Cup winner. The final featured host Capitals.
nation India and Australia. It marked
Q.35. At the ____________, Neeraj Chopra Ahmedabad’s first time hosting a Cricket Q.42. Which of the following was the
became the first Indian to win a gold World Cup final and the second World mascot of the FIH men’s Hockey World
medal in javelin throw. Cup final between India and Australia, Cup – 2023?
SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (3rd Shift) following their 2003 clash. Australia SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) Asian Games, 2022 defeated India to claim a (a) Jitu (b) Bheema (c) Olly (d) Asha
(b) Asian Games, 2014 record-extending sixth World Cup title.
(c) Asian Games, 2010 Sol.42.(c) Olly. The Men's FIH Hockey
(d) Asian Games, 2018 Q.39. Which of the following was the World Cup is an international field hockey
mascot of the 37th National Games? tournament organized by the
Sol.35.(d) Asian Games, 2018. Neeraj SSC MTS 14/11/2024 (3rd Shift) International Hockey Federation, first
Chopra made history as the first Indian to (a) Ammu (b) Chhaua (c) Savaj (d) Moga held in 1971. The competition takes
win a javelin gold at the 2018 Asian place every four years, filling the gap
Games in Jakarta with a throw of Sol.39.(d) Moga. The official mascot and between the Summer Olympics. The
88.06m. He also secured golds at the jersey of the 37th National Games were 2023 tournament was hosted in
2018 Commonwealth Games, 2020 unveiled in Goa. The mascot, 'MOGA,' a Bhubaneswar, India, from January 13 to
Tokyo Olympics (becoming India's bison, symbolizes Goa’s unique identity 29. Germany claimed their third World
second Olympic gold medalist after and reflects the connection between the Cup title by defeating Belgium 5-4 in a
Abhinav Bindra), 2023 World Athletics Games and the state’s heritage. Events penalty shoot-out after a 3-3 draw.
Championships (88.17m), and 2023 will take place in Mapusa, Panjim, Ponda,
Asian Games (88.88m). Additionally, he Vasco, and Margao, with Cycling (Track) Q.43. How many medals did India win in
won gold at the 2016 IAAF World U20 and Golf held in Delhi. The motto, "Get the International Shooting Sport
Championships in Poland. Set Goa," highlights the vibrant spirit of Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2022, which
the event. The GMC Athletic Stadium in was held in Cairo, Egypt?
Q.36. Where did the IBA Women's World Bambolim serves as the main venue, with SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Boxing Championships 2023 take place Narendra Modi inaugurating the Games. (a) 9 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 8
in India? Maharashtra topped the medal tally with
SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (1st Shift) 228 medals, followed by Services with Sol.43.(c) 7. ISSF World Cup 2022 : India
(a) Mumbai (b) New Delhi 126 and Haryana with 192. finished second in the medals tally
(c) Kolkata (d) Bengaluru (winning 4 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze
Q.40. Which state hosted the 6th edition medal) at the Shooting World Cup,
Sol.36.(b) New Delhi. The 13th IBA of Khelo India Youth Games in 2024? behind China. ISSF Junior World Cup
Women's World Boxing Championships SSC MTS 14/11/2024 (3rd Shift) 2023 : It took place in Suhl, Germany, in
took place from 15 to 26 March 2023 in (a) Telangana (b) Tamil Nadu which India topped the medal tally with
New Delhi, India. India topped the medal (c) Kerala (d) Karnataka 15 medals (6 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze).
tally for the first time since 2006. Venue:
K. D. Jadhav Indoor Hall. Location: New Sol.40.(b) Tamil Nadu. The 6th edition of Q.44. Which of the following famous
Delhi, India. Dates: 15–26 March. the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) took Indian athletes won the Zurich Diamond
place in Tamil Nadu from January 19–31, League final 2022 in September 2022?
Q.37. In which year did India host the 2024. Location: The events were hosted SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
FIFA U 17 Women's Football World Cup? across Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, (a) Bajrang Punia (b) Mirabai Chanu
(c) Neeraj Chopra (d) PT Usha SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (1st Shift) Q.51. In which of the following years will
(a) Smriti Mandhana (b) Jhulan Goswami India host the World Badminton
Sol.44.(c) Neeraj Chopra is an Indian (c) Anjum Chopra (d) Mithali Raj Championship?
athlete who competes in track and field. SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
He has won two Olympic medals : a gold Sol.47.(d) Mithali Raj was the captain of (a) 2025 (b) 2028 (c) 2026 (d) 2027
medal at Tokyo 2020 and a silver medal the India women's national team from
at Paris 2024 in javelin throw. Bajrang 2004 to 2022. Her awards include the Sol.51.(c) 2026.
Punia is an Indian freestyle wrestler. At Arjuna Award (2003), Padma Shri (2015), BWF World Championships : It is also
the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he won a and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna known as the World Badminton
bronze medal. Mirabai Chanu is an Indian (2021). Championships, is a prestigious
weightlifter who won a silver medal at badminton tournament organized by the
the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. PT Usha, also Q.48. Which team won the T20 cricket Badminton World Federation. It offers the
known as Payyoli Express is a retired event, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy highest ranking points, alongside the
Indian track and field athlete. 2022-2023? Summer Olympics badminton events
SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (1st Shift) introduced in 1992. First held in 1977, the
Q.45. Which of the following nations won (a) Mumbai (b) Punjab world badminton championships were
the seven times women’s Asia Cup (c) Vidarbha (d) Himachal Pradesh held every three years until 1983. After
cricket Championship? then, it became a biennial event till 2005.
SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Sol.48.(a) Mumbai. This was the 15th
edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Since then, it was held every year except
(a) Pakistan (b) Bangladesh in an Olympic year (except 2021 edition).
(c) India (d) Sri Lanka an annual Twenty20 tournament in India
organized by the Board of Control for Q.52. Who was the player of the match in
Sol.45.(c) India. The Women's Asia Cup Cricket in India (BCCI). Mumbai won this the semi-final of the T20 Women's World
(Asian Women’s Cricket Championships) tournament by defeating Himachal Cup 2023 played between India and
is a women's One Day International and Pradesh. The 16th edition, held in Australia?
Twenty20 International cricket 2023-2024, was won by Punjab after they SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
tournament. It was established in 2004 defeated Baroda. The inaugural (a) Deepti Sharma (b) Ashleigh Gardner
and is a biennial tournament. The first competition in 2006–07 was won by (c) Meg Lanning (d) Harmanpreet kaur
Women's Asia Cup was played in Sri Tamil Nadu, who defeated Punjab.
Lanka in April 2004. Only two teams took Sol.52.(b) Ashleigh Gardner.
part, India and Sri Lanka. India has won Q.49. Which of the following nations won
The 8th ICC Women's T20 World Cup was
the tournament in the following years: the ICC World Test Championship,
held in South Africa, concluding in Cape
2004, 2005-06, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2016, defeating India, in 2023?
Town. In the semi-finals, Australia
and 2022. SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
defeated India by 5 runs. Australia then
(a) New Zealand (b) Australia
claimed their sixth overall and third
Q.46. Match the sports in List I with the (c) South Africa (d) England
consecutive title by defeating South
sportsperson in List II who were in news
Sol.49.(b) Australia. The ICC World Test Africa by 19 runs in the final.
for their sports achievement in 2022:
Championship 2021-2023 final was held
LIST I - Sports LIST II - Sports man Q.53. Who among the following Indian
in June 2023 at the Oval in London. The
A Lakshya Sen i Boxing women boxers was elected as the
ICC World Test Championship (WTC), is
B Rameshbabu Chairperson and a voting member of the
ii Badminton the biennial Cricket tournament
Praggnanandhaa International Boxing Association in
organised by the International Cricket
C Nikhat Zareen iii Shooting 2022?
Council (ICC). The ICC was founded in
D Rudrankksh Patil iv Chess SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (1st Shift)
1909, and its headquarters are located in
SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (1st Shift) (a) Pooja Rani (b) Mary Kom
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
(a) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii (b) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii (c) Nikhat Zareen (d) Lovlina Borgohain
(c) A-i, B-iv, C-ii, D-iii (d) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii Q.50. Who among the following won a
Sol.53.(d) Lovlina Borgohain. She won a
Gold Medal at the 2021 World Cadet
Sol.46.(d) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii. bronze medal at the 2020 Olympic
Wrestling Championship held in
Sports and their players: Boxing - Paresh Games in the women's welterweight
Budapest, Hungary?
Lal Roy, Vijender Singh, Lovlina event, becoming only the third Indian
SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Borgohain, Amit Panghal, MC Mary Kom. boxer to win a medal at the Olympics.
(a) Geeta Phogat (b) Vinesh Phogat
Badminton - Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Mary Kom is the only female to make a
(c) Pooja Dhanda (d) Priya Malik
Chirag Shetty, Anmol Kharb, Saina six times winning record of World
Nehwal. Shooting - Abhinav Bindra, Sol.50.(d) Priya Malik. 2021 World Cadet Amateur Boxing Championship and the
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Saurabh Wrestling Championship : She won Gold only female boxer to win a medal in each
Chaudhary, Vijay Kumar, Anjali Bhagwat, in the 73 kg weight category by defeating of the total seven world championships.
Manu Bhaker. Chess – Koneru Humpy, Kseniya Patapovich of Belarus with a Nikhat Zareen is a two-time gold
Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Ramesh Babu, score of 5-0. This victory was part of medallist at the world championships.
Divya Deshmukh, Tania Sachdev, Gukesh India's remarkable performance at the
Q.54. Which of the following was the
D, Viswanathan Anand. championships, where Indian wrestlers
mascot of the Khelo India University
won a total of 13 medals, including five
Q.47. Who among the following famous Games 2022?
gold medals. Indian Wrestlers : Geeta
Indian women cricketers announced SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Phogat, Bajrang Punia, KD Jadhav,
retirement in June 2022? (a) Bheema (b) Moga (c) Jitu (d) Saavaj
Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Kumar Dahiya.
Sol.54.(c) Jitu. Maskot of KIUG 2023 - Jain University (Karnataka). is a weightlifter from Maharashtra.
Ashtalakshmi (a butterfly). Mascot of Mirabai Chanu won India's first silver
KIUG 2021 - Veera (an elephant). Khelo Q.58. Who holds the record for the medal in weightlifting (49 Kg category) at
India University Games (KIUG) : First longest long jump in India as of 2023? the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Santoshi
event - 2020, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (1st Shift) Matsa secured a silver medal in the
occurs annually. KIUG 2024: Winner : (a) Jeswin aldrin (b) TC Yohannan women's 53 kg category at the 2014
Chandigarh University, Host : seven (c) Murali S (d) Nayana James Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
north-eastern states . Sol.58.(a) Jeswin Aldrin holds the Sathish Sivalingam claimed gold medals
national record in the men's long jump in the men's 77 kg category at both the
Q.55. In which year did the Central 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Government launch the National Air event thanks to a 8.42m effort he logged
Sports Policy? at the Indian Open Throws Competition Q.62. The final match of IPL 2023 was
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (3rd Shift) 2023 at Bellary, Karnataka. He broke hosted by which of the following cities?
(a) 2022 (b) 2021 (c) 2023 (d) 2020 Murali Sreeshankar's previous record of SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
8.36m achieved at the Federation Cup (a) Bengaluru (b) Chennai
Sol.55.(a) 2022. National Air Sports 2022. (c) Mumbai (d) Ahmedabad
Policy (NASP) : It was launched by the
Civil Aviation Ministry to create a safe, Q.59. Who among the following Indian Sol.62.(d) Ahmedabad.
affordable, and sustainable air sports cricketers were named the Wisden’s The Indian Premier League 2023
ecosystem in India. Its goals include cricketer of the year in the 2022 edition concluded with the Chennai Super Kings
promoting air sports culture, developing of the Almanack? winning the trophy after defeating the
new air sports centers, improving SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (1st Shift) Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi
infrastructure, and providing financial (a) Surya Kumar Yadav and Axar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. This was the
support for events and training. (b) Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar 16th season of the IPL, a professional
(c) Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah Twenty20 cricket league established by
Q.56. As of 14 October 2021, which (d) Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli the Board of Control for Cricket in India
Indian footballer was in the news for (BCCI). First edition - 2008. In 2024, the
breaking Pele's 77 international goals? Sol.59.(c) Rohit Sharma and Jasprit
Bumrah. Wisden Cricketers of the Year: Kolkata Knight Riders won against the
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final held at
(a) Bhaichung Bhutia They are selected by the annual
publication Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
(b) Sunil Chhetri
(c) Gurpreet Singh Sandhu primarily based on their influence in the
Q.63. Who among the following famous
(d) Sandesh Jhingan previous English season. 2023
badminton players won the Swiss Open
Recipients: Tom Blundell, Ben Foakes,
2022?
Sol.56.(b) Sunil Chhetri. His Awards: Harmanpreet Kaur, Daryl Mitchell, and
SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Arjuna Award (2011), Dhyan Chand Khel Matthew Potts.
(a) Jwala Gutta (b) Aparna Popat
Ratna Award (2021) and Padma Shri
Q.60. Which of the following countries (c) Saina Nehwal (d) PV Sindhu
(2019). Pele was a Brazilian football
(soccer) player renowned for being a will host the ICC men’s Cricket World Cup
Sol.63.(d) PV Sindhu. At the 2022 Swiss
member of three World Cup-winning in the year 2031?
Open Super 300 badminton tournament,
teams: 1958, 1962, and 1970. Bhaichung SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (1st Shift)
Indian player P V Sindhu won the
Bhutia, known as the Sikkimese Sniper, is (a) India, Bangladesh
women's singles title by defeating
a prominent Indian footballer. (b) India, Sri Lanka
Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in
(c) Sri Lanka and Pakistan
straight games. PV Sindhu - First Indian
Q.57. The third edition of the Khelo India (d) Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
woman to win an Olympic silver medal.
University Games was hosted by which
Sol.60.(a) India, Bangladesh. Her Awards : Arjuna Award (2013),
of the following states?
ICC (International Cricket Council) - Padma Shri (2015), Major Dhyan Chand
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Founded - 15 June 1909, Headquarters - Khel Ratna (2016), and Padma Bhushan
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Haryana
Dubai. Men's ICC Cricket World Cup (ODI) (2020).
(c) Punjab (d) Madhya Pradesh
2027 - Host Country (Namibia, South
Q.64. In January 2023, Koneru Humpy
Sol.57.(a) Uttar Pradesh. 3rd Khelo India Africa and Zimbabwe). Cricket World
won India's first-ever silver medal at the
University Games (KIUG) 2023: The Cup, 1983 was held in England, where
_____________ held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
games were held in multiple cities: India won its first World Cup title.
SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Varanasi, Lucknow, Gautam Buddha
Q.61. Who among the following is the (a) FIDE World Chess Championship
Nagar, and Gorakhpur. The games
first Indian to win gold at Junior World (b) World Blitz Chess Championship
concluded on June 3, 2023, at the Indian
Weightlifting Championship in May (c) World Correspondence Chess
Institute of Technology (IIT)-Banaras
2022? Championship
Hindu University (BHU) campus in
SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (d) World Rapid Chess Championship
Varanasi. The mascot named Jitu
represents the Swamp Deer (a) Sathish Sivalingam Sol.64.(b) World Blitz Chess
(Barasingha), which is the state animal of (b) Mirabai Chanu Championship. Koneru Humpy: The
Uttar Pradesh. Medal Tally: 1st Place: (c) Santoshi Matsa youngest (at age 15) Indian woman to
Panjab University 2nd Place: Guru Nanak (d) Harshada Sharad Garud achieve the title of Grandmaster in
Dev University (Amritsar), and 3rd Place: Sol.61.(d) Harshada Sharad Garud. She Chess. Awards - Arjuna Award (2003),
Padma Shri (2007), BBC Indian gold at the International Shooting Sport 1997. The members of the association
Sportswoman of the Year (2020). Federation (ISSF) junior world cup 2023? are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives,
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift) Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Formation
Q.65. India finished on which of the (a) Umamahesh Maddineni - 1997. Headquarters - Banani, Dhaka
following positions in overall medals tally (b) Dhanush Srikanth (Bangladesh). Official language - English.
at Commonwealth games 2022? (c) Mahesh Pasupathy Anandakumar
SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Q.72. Which of the following was NOT a
(d) Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu
(a) 3rd (b) 4th (c) 1st (d) 2nd venue for the 66th National School
Sol.68.(b) Dhanush Srikanth. India Games 2022-23?
Sol.65.(b) 4th. XXII Commonwealth topped the ISSF Junior World Cup 2023 SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift)
Games 2022: These Games were held in medals tally in Suhl, Germany, with a total (a) Delhi (b) Bhopal
Birmingham, England, under the motto of 15 medals - six gold, six silver and (c) Ludhiana (d) Gwalior
"Games for Everyone." A total of 72 three bronze.
Commonwealth teams participated, Sol.72.(c) Ludhiana. The 66th National
featuring 4,822 athletes who competed Q.69. ICC World Cup (cricket) 2023 was School Games were held in Bhopal,
in 283 events across 19 sports. In the hosted by _________ Gwalior, and Delhi from June 6 –13,
medal standings: 1st rank -Australia with SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift) 2023. The theme of the games was
179 medals (67 gold, 57 silver, 55 (a) India and Bangladesh "Sportsmanship more than Victory". The
bronze), 2nd- England with 176 medals (b) India games included competitions in
(58 gold, 65 silver, 53 bronze), 3rd- (c) India and Sri Lanka athletics, football, volleyball, boxing, judo,
Canada with 92 medals (26 gold, 32 (d) India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh table tennis, hockey, and badminton. The
silver, 34 bronze), 4th- India with 61 66th National School Games included
medals (22 gold, 16 silver, 23 bronze). Sol.69.(b) India. The ICC World Cup events in Delhi, including the chess
(Cricket) 2023 was the 13th edition of championship and a badminton coaching
Q.66. Who among the following famous the Cricket World Cup, a quadrennial One camp.
badminton players won Singapore Open Day International (ODI) tournament
2022? organized by the International Cricket Q.73. The fifth edition of the Khelo India
SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (1st Shift) Council (ICC). Champions: Australia (6th Youth Games were organised in Bhopal
(a) Aparna Popat (b) Saina Nehwal title), Runners-up: India. Player of the city in which year?
(c) Jwala Gutta (d) PV Sindhu Series: Virat Kohli (India), Most Runs: SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift)
Virat Kohli (765), Most Wickets: (a) 2023 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2020
Sol.66.(d) PV Sindhu. The Singapore Mohammed Shami (24). The 2027
Open is an annual badminton event held Sol.73.(a) 2023. The Khelo India Youth
Cricket World Cup will be jointly hosted
in Singapore since 1929. In 2023, the Games 2024 (Sixth edition) were held
by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
BWF categorized it as a BWF World Tour from January 19 - 31, 2024 across four
Super 750 event. Major international Q.70. In which event at the 2023 U-20 cities of Tamil Nadu, namely Chennai,
badminton tournaments include the BWF Asian Athletics Championships did Madurai, Trichy and Coimbatore.
World Championships, Thomas Cup, Siddharth Choudhary win a gold medal Maharashtra defended their Khelo India
Uber Cup, and Sudirman Cup. Some for India ? Youth Games title after topping the
Indian badminton players: Prakash SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (4th shift) medals tally with 57 gold medals, 48
Padukone, PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, (a) Triple jump (b) Shot put silver and 53 bronze. Khelo India Youth
Nandu Netakar, Parupalli Kashyap. (c) Hammer throw (d) Discus throw Games (KIYG), are the annual national
level multidisciplinary grassroot games
Q.67. At the 36th National Games, Sol.70.(b) Shot put. Asian U20 Athletics in India held in January or February for
Hashika Ramchandra won six gold Championships 2023 : Top - Japan (23 two categories, namely under-17 years
medals in which of the following sports? medals). Second - China (19 medals). school students and under-21 college
SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Third - India (19 medals - 6 golds, 7 students. First event - 2018.
(a) Boxing (b) Wrestling silvers and 6 bronze). Other Indian gold Headquarters - New Delhi.
(c) Swimming (d) Badminton medal winners - Rezoana Mallick Heena
(women’s 400m), Laxita Vinod Sandila Q.74. Indian athlete Shaili Singh won
Sol.67.(c) Swimming. The 2022 National (women’s 1500m), Bharatpreet Singh bronze medal in women's long jump at
Games of India, also known as the 36th (men’s discus throw), Sunil Kumar (men's the Golden Grand Prix 2023 athletics
National Games or Gujarat 2022, took decathlon). meet held at ________.
place in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (1st shift)
Vadodara, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar from Q.71. How many times has India won the (a) Singapore (b) Japan
29 September to 12 October 2022. The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) (c) Malaysia (d) South Korea
motto was "Celebrating Unity Through Championship as of December 2023?
Sports," and the main venue was the SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (1st shift) Sol.74.(b) Japan. Shaili Singh medals:
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (a) 5 times (b) 7 times Indian Championships, Bhubaneshwar
Notable Indian swimmers included (c) 6 times (d) 9 times (2023) - Silver. Seiko Golden Grand Prix,
Srihari Nataraj, Sajan Prakash, Sandeep Yokohama (2023) -Bronze. National
Sejwal, Virdhawal Khade, Arati Saha, Sol.71.(d) 9 times. South Asian Football Open Athletics Championships,
Bhakti Sharma, Prasanta Karmakar, and Federation (SAFF) is an association of Bengaluru (2022) - Gold. National
Sharath Gayakwad. the football playing nations in South Asia Games, Gujarat (2022) - Silver. Asian
which is a regional subsidiary of Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok
Q.68. Who among the followings won Football Confederation, incorporated in (2023) - Silver. World U20
Championships in Nairobi, Kenya (2021) - Sol.78.(a) Astana (Kazakhstan). The (a) Puneri Paltan (b) Bengaluru Bulls
Silver. 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships: (c) UP Yoddhas (d) Jaipur Pink Panthers
19th edition. The Indian wrestlers have
Q.75. Which of the following teams won won a total of 14 medals, (1 gold, 3 silver Sol.83.(d) Jaipur Pink Panthers. Pro
the IPL 2023 championship? and 10 bronze medals), securing the 7th Kabaddi League (2022): Jaipur Pink
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift) position in the medal tally. Panthers defeated Puneri Paltan in the
(a) Chennai Super Kings final match to win their second title. Top
(b) Gujarat Titans Q.79. The 5th edition of the Khelo India scorer - Arjun Deshwal (296). Most tackle
(c) Mumbai Indians Youth Games 2023 was hosted in points - Ankush (89). Most successful
(d) Lucknow SuperGiants January-February, 2023 by _______ raid - Arjun Deshwal (237). Most
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift) successful tackle - Ankush (84).
Sol.75.(a) Chennai Super Kings. The (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh
Indian Premier League (IPL) was founded (c) Rajasthan (d) Delhi Q.84. In 2023, Praveen Chithravel won
by the BCCI in 2008. The 2024 edition the men’s triple jump event at the ‘Prueba
marked the 17th season of the Sol.79.(b) Madhya Pradesh. The Khelo de Confrontacion’ athletics meet held in
professional Twenty20 Cricket League. In India Youth Games 2023 took place (total ___________.
2024, Kolkata Knight Riders won the 11) across eight cities in Madhya SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (1st shift)
championship trophy. Virat Kohli (Royal Pradesh and New Delhi. Medal tally: 1st - (a) Cuba (b) Brazil
Challengers Bangalore) claimed the Maharashtra, 2nd - Haryana, 3rd - Madhya (c) Portugal (d) Canada
Orange Cap. Harshal Patel (Punjab Pradesh.
Kings) won the Purple Cap. Sol.84.(a) Cuba. Praveen Chithravel
Q.80. In 2026, which country will host the came fourth in the 2022 Commonwealth
Q.76. The 9th Men's ICC T20 World Cup Asian Games? Games with a best of 16.89 m (55.4 ft).
Cricket 2024 will be hosted by which of SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (2nd shift) He holds the men's triple jump record,
the following countries? (a) India (b) Japan (c) China (d) Nepal with a 17.37m leap. He won the gold
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift) medals at the Indian Grand Prix 1 2024
(a) India and Bangladesh Sol.80.(b) Japan. The first Asian Games athletics in Bengaluru. Other Triple jump
(b) India and Sri Lanka were organized in New Delhi, India, in athletics: Eldhose Paul, Mohammed
(c) Canada and USA 1951. The Asian Games are regulated by Salahuddin S.
(d) West Indies and USA the Olympic Council of Asia (formerly by
the Asian Games Federation). Asian Q.85. Which state secured over all third
Sol.76.(d) West Indies and USA. T20 Games 2022 was hosted by Hangzhou position in the medals tally at the 36th
World Cup is an international cricket (China), and Asian Games 2030 will be National Games (2022) of India?
championship, usually held once every hosted by Doha (Qatar). SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (2nd shift)
two years. It was first played in 2007. (a) Kerala (b) Maharashtra
Winners: India (2007 & 2024), West Q.81. Which city hosted the Asian (c) Delhi (d) Haryana
Indies (2012 & 2016), England (2010 & Champions Trophy hockey tournament in
2022). 2024 T20 Final: Player of the 2023? Sol.85.(d) Haryana. The 36th National
Match - Virat Kohli, Player of the SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift) Games (2022) of India medals tally:
Tournament - Jasprit Bumrah. (a) Chennai (b) Surat Services secured the first position with
(c) Ahmedabad (d) Delhi 128 medals (61 gold, 35 silver, and 32
Q.77. India hosted Men’s Hockey World bronze). Maharashtra secured the
Cup in 2023 at: Sol.81.(a) Chennai. India won a record second position with 140 medals (39
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift) fourth title in the 7th Asian Champions gold, 38 silver, and 63 bronze).
(a) Bhubaneswar and Rourkela Trophy hockey tournament by defeating
(b) Amritsar and Bathinda Malaysia in the final. The hockey trophies Q.86. Khelo India Winter Games 2023
(c) Patna and Gaya include the Agha Khan Cup, Beighton was held at _______.
(d) Nashik and Nagpur Cup, Dhyan Chand Trophy, and Lady SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (4th shift)
Ratan Tata Trophy. (a) Leh
Sol.77.(a) Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. (b) Himachal Pradesh
Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023 (15th Q.82. ‘Ujjwala’, a _____, was the official (c) Jammu and Kashmir
edition) : Venue of final match - Kalinga mascot of Khelo India – Para Games (d) Uttarakhand
Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Winner - 2023.
Germany. The International Hockey SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift) Sol.86.(c) Jammu and Kashmir.
Federation was founded in 1924. (a) goose (b) sparrow (c) duck (d) hen Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) are the
Headquartered - Lausanne, Switzerland. national level multidisciplinary grassroot
Sol.82.(b) Sparrow. Khelo India Para winter games of India. Events include
2024 Men's Hockey World Cup - Muscat, Games 2023: Concluded in New Delhi on
Oman. skiing, alpine skiing, nordic skiing, snow
December 17. Haryana topped the medal rugby, Ice stock sport, snow baseball,
Q.78. In which of the following cities was tally with 105 medals (40 gold, 39 silver, mountaineering, snowshoe running, ice
the Asian Wrestling Championship 2023 and 26 bronze) in the inaugural edition of hockey, figure skating and speed skating.
held? the Khelo India Para Games 2023 . Jammu and Kashmir topped the KIWG
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift) Q.83. Which of the following teams won 2023 medal table with 26 golds, 25
(a) Astana (b) Mumbai the 9th Pro Kabaddi League 2022 ? silvers and 25 bronze. Maharashtra
(c) Tokyo (d) Karachi SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (1st shift) finished second with 13 gold medals,
eight silvers and six bronze.
Q.87. Which city will host the 2028 defeating Bengaluru in the final. London in 1934 and Manchester in 2002.
Olympics games? Commonwealth Games Host city: 1930 -
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (2nd shift) Q.91. How many times has India hosted Hamilton (Canada), 2010 - Delhi (India),
(a) Boston, USA (b) Los Angles, USA the ICC Men's T-20 Cricket World Cup as 2026 - Glasgow (Scotland).
(c) San Diego, USA (d) New York, USA of 2023 ?
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (2nd shift) Q.95. Over 5,000 athletes competed in
Sol.87.(b) Los Angeles, USA. The 2024 (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 __________ sports for 1,936 medals in the
Summer Olympics and Paralympics 5th edition of Khelo India Youth Games in
Games was hosted by Paris, France. Sol.91.(a) 1. India has hosted the ICC 2023.
Other upcoming Olympic games and Men's T20 Cricket World Cup once, in the SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift)
host: 2030 Winter Olympics: French Alps. year 2016. In 2026, ICC Men's T20 (a) 27 (b) 26 (c) 25 (d) 24
2032 Summer Olympics: Brisbane, Cricket World Cup will be hosted by India
Australia. 2034 Winter Olympics and and Sri Lanka. India has won ICC Men's Sol.95.(a) 27. The fifth Khelo India Youth
Paralympics: Salt Lake City, USA. T20 Cricket World Cup two times: 2007 Games took place in Madhya Pradesh (8
and 2024. cities) from January 30 to February 11.
Q.88. Which of the following countries Over 5,000 players competed in 27
was the host of the ICC World Test Q.92. Where was the 36th National sports. Track cycling was organized
Championship Cricket final played Games of India held in the year 2022 ? separately in Delhi.
between India and New Zealand from SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (4th shift)
18-23 June 2021? (a) Goa (b) Kerala (c) Gujarat (d) Delhi Q.96. The 12th edition of the Ice Hockey
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (2nd shift) Association of India’s (IHAI) National Ice
Sol.92.(c) Gujarat. The 36th National Hockey Championship for Men (2023)
(a) India (b) Australia Games was held across six cities of
(c) South Africa (d) England was organised in _________ .
Gujarat - Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift)
Sol.88.(d) England. ICC World Test Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar. (a) Ladakh (b) Jammu and Kashmir
Championship 2021: Final match was Official mascot: “SAVAJ”. Medal tally: 1st (c) Uttarakhand (d) Himachal Pradesh
won by New Zealand by 8 wickets. Rank - Services (61 Gold, 35 Silver and 32
Runner up - India. The 2021–2023 ICC Bronze), 2nd Rank - Maharashtra, and 3rd Sol.96.(a) Ladakh. This marks ITBP's
World Test Championship - final was Rank - Haryana. 2023 National Games of third consecutive title. The central ice
held at the Oval, London. Champions - India: Host state - Goa. Mascot - Moga, hockey team of the Indo-Tibetan Border
Australia, Runner up - India. an Indian bison. Medal tally: 1st Rank - Police (ITBP) has won the 12th edition of
Maharashtra, 2nd Rank - Services, and 3rd the Ice Hockey Association of India
Q.89. Which of the following is NOT an Rank - Haryana. (IHAI) by defeating Ladakh Scouts. The
Olympics Sport ? (As of March, 2023) Ice Hockey Association of India is the
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (4th shift) Q.93. Where did India win its last governing body of ice hockey in India.
(a) Sailing (b) 3×3 Basketball Olympic medal in men’s hockey? (As of
(c) Cricket (d) Rowing March, 2024). Q.97. Which of the following countries
SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (1st shift) will host the World Badminton
Sol.89.(c) Cricket. It was part of the (a) Rio (b) Tokyo Championship event 2026?
1900 Paris Olympics with only two (c) Munich (d) Mexico City SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift)
teams, but it has not been included in (a) Japan (b) India
subsequent Olympics. However, cricket Sol.93.(b) Tokyo. India’s men’s hockey (c) Indonesia (d) China
is set to return to the Olympics at the Los team won a bronze medal at the Tokyo
Angeles 2028 Games, following its 2020 Olympics. The team had previously Sol.97.(b) India. World Badminton
formal inclusion by the International won its first Olympic gold in 1928 and Championship: First held in 1977, the
Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 141st secured six consecutive golds until 1960. world badminton championships were
IOC Session. This will mark cricket's Major Dhyan Chand, known as the held every three years until 1983 and
return to the Olympic stage after 128 "Wizard of Hockey," is regarded as the then became a biennial event till 2005.
years. greatest hockey player in the sport's Since then, it was held every year except
history. in an Olympic year. India won first gold in
Q.90. Which of the following teams won 2013 Pusarla V Sindhu.
the Indian Super League 2022-23 ? Q.94. The Commonwealth Fencing
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (1st shift) Championship 2022 was hosted by: Q.98. Which country won the 15th Men's
(a) Bengaluru FC SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift) Hockey World Cup-2023 title?
(b) Mumbai City FC (a) Canada (b) India SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift)
(c) ATK Mohun Bagan (c) United Kingdom (d) Australia (a) India (b) Germany
(d) Hyderabad FC (c) Pakistan (d) Belgium
Sol.94.(c) United Kingdom. Indian fencer
Sol.90.(c) ATK Mohun Bagan. The Bhavani Devi won the gold medal in the Sol.98.(b) Germany. FIH Hockey Men's
2022–23 Indian Super League, the ninth women’s senior individual sabre category World Cup 2023 was held at the Kalinga
season and first as the sole top division, at the Commonwealth Fencing Stadium (Bhubaneswar), and Birsa
ran from 7 October 2022 to 18 March Championships 2022. The Munda International Hockey Stadium
2023. Mumbai City became champions Commonwealth Games 2022 was held in (Rourkela) in Odisha. 44 matches with 16
by winning their second League Winners' Birmingham (England). This was the third countries competing for the title. Award:
Shield, and ATK (Atletico de Kolkata) time that the United Kingdom hosted the Best Player - Niklas Wellen (Germany),
Mohun Bagan won their first ISL cup title, Commonwealth Games, following Best Goalkeeper - Vincent Vanasch
(Belgium). India secured 9th place. is a track and field athlete of Javelin. He Hockey Championship for Men in 2023
Runners up - Belgium. The FIH Men's is the first Asian athlete to win an was held in Ladakh. The Ice Hockey
Hockey World Cup was first held in 1971 Olympic gold medal in Men's Javelin Association of India is the governing
while the Women's World Cup began in throw. Awards: Arjuna Award (2018), body of ice hockey in India.
1974. Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) – 2020,
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award Q.106. Who among the following was the
Q.99. The 2026 Winter Olympics will be (2021), Param Vishisht Seva Medal first female swimmer to win seven
held in______ (PVSM) - 2022, Padma Shri (2022). Paris medals at a single Olympics, in Tokyo
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift) 2024 Olympics - Neeraj Chopra (Silver Olympics-2020?
(a) The UK (b) Japan (c) The US (d) Italy medal in javelin throw), Arshad Nadeem SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (2nd shift)
(Gold medal, javelin throw of 92.97m). (a) Regan Smith (b) Kylie Masse
Sol.99.(d) Italy. The next Olympic Games (c) Emma McKeon (d) Mary Hanna
venue and year: 2026 Winter Games - Q.103. Who won the bronze medal in
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, in Italy. women's boxing in Tokyo Olympics Sol.106.(c) Emma McKeon (Australian
2028 Summer Games - Los Angeles, 2020? swimmer). The 2020 Summer Olympics,
USA. 2030 Winter Games - French Alps. SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift) officially known as the Games of the
2032 Summer Games - Brisbane, (a) Mirabai Chanu (b) Aditi Ashok XXXII Olympiad and branded as Tokyo
Australia. 2034 Winter Games - Salt Lake (c) MC Mary Kom (d) Lovlina Borgohain 2020, were held from 23 July to 8 August
City - Utah, USA. 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. The event featured
Sol.103.(d) Lovlina Borgohain : She won 339 events across 33 sports (50
Q.100. World Athletics Under-20 gold medal at 2023 IBA Women's World disciplines) with participation from 206
Championship–2021 was held from 18 Boxing Championships and bronze countries. Tokyo became the first city in
to 22 August 2021 at _________. medals at the 2018 AIBA Women's World Asia to host the Summer Games twice.
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift) Boxing Championships and the 2019 The United States topped the medal
(a) Brazil (b) Argentina AIBA Women's World Boxing count, securing 39 golds and a total of
(c) Kenya (d) South Africa Championships. She is the first female 113 medals, while China followed closely
Sol.100.(c) Kenya. The World Athletics athlete and the second boxer from with 38 golds and 88 medals. India
U20 Championships took place at the Assam to represent the state in the finished in 48th place, winning a total of
Moi International Sports Center in Olympics. Other Famous Boxers - Nikhat seven medals.
Nairobi, Kenya, from August 18 to 22, Zahreen, MC Marry Kom, Sweety Boora.
Q.107. International Army Games - 2021
2021. This biennial event features Q.104. The inaugural edition of the was held in which of the following
athletes aged 20 or younger as of National Beach Soccer Championship countries from 22 August to 4
December 31 of the competition year. was held at _________ in 2023. September?
Originally launched as the 1986 IAAF SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift) SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (3rd shift)
(International Association of Athletics (a) Goa (b) Diu (c) Daman (d) Surat (a) India (b) Belarus
Federations) World Junior (c) Uzbekistan (d) Russia
Championships, it was renamed the IAAF Sol.104.(d) Surat. The 2023 National
World U20 Championships in November Beach Soccer Championship, organized Sol.107.(d) Russia. International Army
2015. by the All India Football Federation Games, 2021: 7th edition. Over 280
(AIFF), was held at Dumas Beach in teams from 42 countries will compete in
Q.101. Which city has been selected to Surat, Gujarat. Kerala secured first place, the game to show their combat skills,
host the Olympics - 2032 by the IOC on followed by Punjab in second, and Delhi professionalism and determination to
21 July 2021? finished in third place. Beach soccer is a win. The International Army Games, also
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift) game played barefoot on sand, where referred to as ‘War Olympics’, is an
(a) Brisbane (b) Moscow both teams field five players each. The international military sports event, which
(c) New York (d) Sydney matchday squad of each team can have aims to strengthen military-to-military
Sol.101.(a) Brisbane. The United States up to 12 players, and rolling substitutions cooperation between countries and trust
has hosted the most Olympic Games, are available. between the participating nations.
with eight editions, followed by France Q.105. Which of the following teams won Q.108. The 2024 Olympic Games will be
with six and Japan with four. The the 12th edition of the Ice Hockey hosted by _______.
upcoming Olympic Games will be held in Association of India’s (IHAI) National Ice Matriculation Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
two cities selected by the International Hockey Championship for Men in 2023 ? (a) London (b) Paris
Olympic Committee (IOC) : SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift) (c) New Delhi (d) New York
Milan–Cortina d'Ampezzo (2026, Winter (a) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Olympics) and Los Angeles (2028, (b) Jammu and Kashmir Blue Team Sol.108.(b) Paris. The 2024 Summer
Summer Olympics). (c) Ladakh Scouts Olympics, officially known as the Games
(d) Rimo Club Leh of the XXXIII Olympiad and branded as
Q.102. What was the winning throw of Paris 2024, is an international multi-sport
Neeraj Chopra in Tokyo Olympics-2020? Sol.105.(a) Indo-Tibetan Border Police event taking place from 26 July to 11
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift) (ITBP). The central ice hockey team of August 2024 in France, with several
(a) 90.00 m (b) 87.58 m the ITBP has won the 12th edition of the events starting on 24 July. The motto is
(c) 80.00 m (d) 90.58 m Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) by "Games Wide Open." The United States
Sol.102.(b) 87.58 m. Neeraj Chopra: He defeating Ladakh Scouts. National Ice ranks first with 40 gold, 44 silver, and 42
bronze medals, while India holds the 71st (d) Bhrigu Kumar Phukan started in 1984. The 2022 recipients
position with 0 gold, 1 silver, and 5 were Uttam Singh, and the 2023 recipient
bronze medals. Sol.111.(a) Bodofa Upendra Nath was K. S. Chithra.
Brahma : He was an Indian Bodo social
activist and the former president of All Q.115. At the Sansad Ratna Awards
Special Days Bodo Students' Union. Famous 2023, who among the following received
Personalities of Assam : Kanaklata the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime
Q.109. When was International
Barua, Hema Bharali, Radha Govinda Achievement Award?
Anti-Corruption Day Celebrated in 2021
Baruah, Akhil Gogoi, Maniram Dewan, SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (1st Shift)
(an annual event) to raise awareness and
Sati Sadhani, Kali Charan Brahma, (a) Nagendra Singh
find newer ways to combat corruption?
Dipankar Bhattacharjee, Shiva Thapa, (b) HD Deve Gowda
SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024
Ranjan Gogoi. (c) Laxminarayan Yadav
(a) 9 December (b) 19 August
(d) TK Rangarajan
(c) 16 January (d) 4 February Q.112. Who was the chief guest at India’s
74th Republic Day parade? Sol.115.(d) TK Rangarajan.
Sol.109.(a) 9 December. The United Graduate Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 3) He is an Indian communist politician and
Nations General Assembly, on 31st (a) Rab Butler (b) Abdel Fattah Al Sisi trade unionist, serving as a Central
October 2003, adopted the United (c) Shehu Shagari (d) Vladimir Putin Committee member of the CPI(M), Tamil
Nations Convention against Corruption
Nadu State Executive Committee
and designated December 9 as Sol.112.(b) Abdel Fattah Al Sisi.
member, and All India Vice-President of
International Anti-Corruption Day to raise Republic Day marks and celebrates the
the Centre of Indian Trade Unions. The
awareness about corruption and the role date on which the Constitution of India
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award, named
of the Convention in combating and came into effect on 26 January 1950.
after the 11th President and aerospace
preventing it. The Convention came into Between 1950 and 1954, Republic Day
scientist, is presented by the Tamil Nadu
force in 2005. Other Important National parades were held at Irwin Stadium,
Government to recognize contributions in
and International Days: 19 August - World Kingsway, Red Fort and Ramlila Maidan.
scientific development, humanities, and
Humanitarian Day, 16 January - National Indonesia President, Sukarno was the
students' welfare.
Startup Day, and 4 February - World first guest of the Republic day Parade in
Cancer Day. 1950. King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah of Q.116. Which of the following Kathak
Nepal - Second Chief Guest of the dancers received the Padma Shri of
Q.110. The official journey of 'Azadi Ka Republic Day Parade in 1951. 2022?
Amrit Mahotsav' commenced on: SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (1st Shift)
SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (3rd Shift) Awards (a) Shakti and Mukti Mohan
𝑡ℎ
(a) 15 August 2022 (b) Sunayana Hazarlal Agrawal
𝑡ℎ
(b) 14 April 2021 Q.113. R Muthukannammal, who was (c) Shovana Narayan
𝑡ℎ awarded the Padma Shri in 2022, is a (d) Kamalini and Nalini Asthana
(c) 12 March 2021
𝑡ℎ
__________ dancer.
(d) 14 August 2022 SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Sol.116.(d) Kamalini and Nalini Asthana.
(a) Garba (b) Sadir (c) Rouf (d) Chhau Kathak, one of the nine major Indian
Sol.110.(c) 12th March 2021. The classical dance forms, originated with
official journey of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Sol.113.(b) Sadir. She is a seventh traveling bards in ancient northern India.
Mahotsav', commemorating India's 75 generation veteran Sadir dancer from the Renowned Kathak dancers include
years of independence, began on March Indian State of Tamil Nadu. She is the Pandit Birju Maharaj, Pandit Shambhu
12, 2021. The event marked the start of a only surviving person among the 32 Maharaj, Sitara Devi, and Mallika
year-long celebration, leading up to Devadasis who served the deity at the Sarabhai. The Padma Shri, India's
August 15, 2022, the 75th anniversary of Viralimalai Murugan temple. Sadir, a fourth-highest civilian award, was
India's independence. The Mahotsav was traditional South Indian classical dance established in 1954 to honor
launched by the Prime Minister, who and precursor to Bharatanatyam, distinguished service in various fields.
initiated the celebration with a symbolic originated from Dasiattam over 2,000
event at the Gandhi Ashram in Q.117. Sonu Nigam was awarded the
years ago and was named in the 17th
Sabarmati. The initiative aimed to Padma Shri in 2022 for which of the
century.
highlight India's achievements, honor its following fields?
freedom fighters, and engage citizens in Q.114. Who among the following SSC MTS 07/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
national pride. Various cultural events, personalities was the recipient of the (a) Sports (b) Civil Service
exhibitions, and programs were Lata Mangeshkar Award for Music 2021, (c) Public Affairs (d) Art
organized nationwide throughout the presented by the Madhya Pradesh
Sol.117.(d) Art. Padma Shri 2023 in the
period. government?
field of Art: Jodhaiyabai Baiga, Shri
SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Q.111. The Assam government observed Premjit Baria, Usha Barle, Hemant
(a) Kumar Sanu (b) Udit Narayan
the birthday of ________ on 31 March Chauhan, Bhanubhai Chitara, Hemoprova
(c) Shaan (d) Darshan Raval
2023, as Students Day in the state. Chutia, Subhadra Devi, Hem Chandra
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (4th shift) Sol.114.(a) Kumar Sanu is an Indian Goswami, Pritikana Goswami, Ahmed
(a) Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma playback singer who holds the Guinness Hussain & Mohd Hussain, Shri Dilshad
(b) Prafulla Kumar Mahanta World Record for recording the maximum Hussain, Mahipat Kavi, M M Keeravaani,
(c) Biraj Kumar Sarma number of songs (28 songs) in a single Parshuram Komaji Khune, Maguni
day. The Lata Mangeshkar Award was Charan Kuanr, Domar Singh Kunvar,
Risingbor Kurkalang, Rani Machaiah, Ajay Angavastram. The Padma Shri is India's (a) Birju Maharaj (b) Ganesh Acharya
Kumar Mandavi, Nadoja Pindipapanahalli fourth-highest civilian award. The Padma (c) Sandhya Raju (d) Remo D'Souza
Munivenkatappa, Ramesh Parmar & Award was established in 1954.
Shanti Parmar, Krishna Patel, K Sol.124.(c) Sandhya Raju, an actor, and
Kalyanasundaram Pillai, Kapil Dev Q.121. In May 2023, Prime Minister film producer, won the best choreography
Prasad, Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri, C Narendra Modi has been awarded the award at the 68th National Film Awards
V Raju, Pareshbhai Rathwa, Mangala highest honours by the Pacific island 2022 for her work in the film "Natyam".
Kanti Roy, K C Runremsangi, Ritwik nations of Papua New Guinea and Birju Maharaj: A legendary Kathak dancer
Sanyal, Kota Satchidananda Sastry, ______________. and choreographer who was awarded the
Neihunuo Sorhie, Moa Subong, Raveena SSC MTS 16/10/2024 (1st Shift) Padma Vibhushan in 1986. Ganesh
Ravi Tandon, Coomi Nariman Wadia, (a) Tuvalu (b) Nauru (c) Kiribati (d) Fiji Acharya: A well-known Bollywood
Ghulam Muhammad Zaz. choreographer and film actor, recognized
Sol.121.(d) Fiji. The highest civilian for his work in Hindi cinema. Remo
Q.118. Bharatanatyam Guru ________ award in Papua New Guinea is the Grand D'Souza: A popular choreographer, dance
received the Nrithya Seva Ratna award Companion of the Order of Logohu reality show judge, and film director in
from Indian Fine Arts Akademi, San (GCL). His other international awards: Bollywood, known for his contemporary
Diego in 2023. Order of ST. Andrew Award by Russia, dance styles.
SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (1st Shift) Order of Druk Gyalpo Award by Bhutan,
(a) Sailaja Grand Cross of Legion Honor Award by Q.125. In December 2023, which eminent
(b) Ratikant Mohaptra France, etc. President Droupadi Murmu agricultural economist from Kerala was
(c) Vidhya Subramanian received Fiji's highest civilian honor, the conferred the distinguished title of ISAE
(d) Hema Rajagopalan 'Companion of the Order of Fiji’ In August Fellow 2023 by the Indian Society of
2024. Agricultural Economics (ISAE)?
Sol.118.(d) Hema Rajagopalan. SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (1st Shift)
Q.122. Who among the following
The Rasika Ranjani Sabha Foundation's (a) Chanda Nimbkar
received the Padma Shri 2021 for Panthi
Nritya Kala Ratna award is given to those (b) Suman Sahai
folk dance?
who contribute to classical dance. The (c) Dr. P Indira Devi
SSC MTS 17/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
2024 recipient of the award was Lakshmi (d) Sulochana Gadgil
(a) Radhe Shyam Barle
Ramaswamy, a Bharatanatyam exponent
(b) Bhuri Bai Sol.125.(c) Dr. P Indira Devi,
and researcher. The Sangeet Natak
(c) Jagdish Chaudhary ICAR Emeritus Professor at Kerala
Akademi was established in 1952.
(d) Gulfam Ahmed Agricultural University, is conferred with
Q.119. In 2022, Arjun Singh Dhurve was title of ISAE Fellow 2023, by the Indian
honoured with the Padma Shri Award for Sol.122.(a) Radhe Shyam Barle. Panthi Society of Agricultural Economics during
his contribution in which of the following is a traditional folk dance from the its 83rd Annual Conference held at
Indian folk-dance forms? Chhattisgarh region of India that is Odisha University of Agriculture and
SSC MTS 09/10/2024 (3rd Shift) performed by the Satnami community. Technology recently. The title is in
(a) Baiga (b) Laho (c) Bihu (d) Chhau Other 2021 Padma Shri awardee: Bhuri recognition of the outstanding
Bai is an Indian Bhil artist. Gulfam achievements in the field of agricultural
Sol.119.(a) Baiga. The Baiga dance is a Ahmed is a Sarod Player. Jagdish economics and rural development. It is
folk dance of the Baiga tribe, which is Chaudhary was a Social worker. awarded by a distinguished panel of
primarily found in the central Indian
Q.123. In May 2023, which Chief Minister agricultural economists. Indian Society
states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,
was honoured with the Bharat Ratna Dr. of Agricultural Economics is one of the
and Odisha. This dance is associated
Ambedkar award for creating a fear-free oldest professional societies in India
with the tribe's agricultural practices and
state? established in 1939.
cultural rituals. Laho dance belongs to
the state of Meghalaya. SSC MTS 18/10/2024 (3rd Shift) Q.126. How many artists are selected
(a) Yogi Adityanath (b) Ashok Gehlot for the one-time Sangeet Natak Akademi
Q.120. Which of the following awards (c) Mamata Banerjee (d) Arvind Kejriwal Amrit Award, 2022?
was conferred upon the Chhau dancer SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (2nd Shift)
Siba Prasad Das in 2022 ? Sol.123.(a) Yogi Adityanath. The Bharat
Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award is an annual (a) 100 (b) 75 (c) 86 (d) 60
SSC MTS 15/10/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship award given by the Government of Sol.126.(c) 86. The Sangeet Natak
(b) Padma Shri Maharashtra to recognize people and Akademi Amrit Award is a national honor
(c) Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar institutions that have made significant recognizing performing artists, teachers,
(d) Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Award contributions to social justice and and scholars in India’s performing arts. It
equality. The award is named after Dr. is awarded to artists over 75 years old
Sol.120.(d) Sangeet Natak Akademi Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, who was a who have not received other national
Amrit Award. The Sangeet Natak prominent social reformer and the chief honors. The award includes ₹1,00,000, a
Akademi was established in 1953. The architect of the Indian Constitution. Tamrapatra, and an Angavastram.
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for
Q.124. Identify the Kuchipudi dancer, Sponsored by the Sangeet Natak
contribution to Performing Arts has been
actor and film producer who won the Akademi, it was first awarded in 1952.
conferred on artists since the year 1952.
The honour of Sangeet Natak Akademi best choreography award at the 68th Q.127. Which music-composer duo was
Fellowship carries Rs.3,00,000/- (Rupees National Film Awards 2022. honoured with the National Lata
three lakh) along with a Tamrapatra and SSC MTS 21/10/2024 (1st Shift) Mangeshkar Award for the year 2020?
SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Award nominations, winning four, award in 2021?
(a) Sachin - Jigar (b) Jatin - Lalit including three Grammys at the 66th SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (1st Shift)
(c) Salim - Sulaiman (d) Anand - Milind Grammy Awards in 2024. Notable Tabla (a) Raghuram Rajan (b) Surjit Bhalla
exponents: Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa, (c) Amartya Sen (d) Jagdish Bhagwati
Sol.127.(d) Anand-Milind. Pt. Kishan Maharaj, Swapan Chaudhuri.
The National Lata Mangeshkar Award, Sol.134.(d) Jagdish Bhagwati. He is an
presented by the Madhya Pradesh Q.131. Hindustani singer Pandit Indian-born naturalized American
government, was established in 1984. Venkatesh Kumar was honoured with economist and one of the most
Notable awardees include Naushad, the 'Kalidas Samman-2022' by which state influential trade theorists of his
first recipient in 1984, as well as Kumar government? generation. The Prof. C.R. Rao Centenary
Sanu (2021), Uttam Singh (2022), and K. SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Gold Medal (CGM) is awarded every two
S. Chithra (2023). (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Maharashtra years by the Indian Econometric Society
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Gujarat (TIES) Trust to an Indian or Indian-origin
Q.128. How many awards were
scholar for their lifetime contributions to
presented at the National Sports and Sol.131.(a) Madhya Pradesh. the theoretical and applied aspects of
Adventure Awards-2022 ceremony held The Kalidas Samman is an annual arts quantitative economics and official
at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 30 November award named after Kalidasa, a famous statistics.
2022? Classical Sanskrit writer. It was first
SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (1st Shift) awarded in 1980 and was initially Q.135. Former minister of the state and
(a) 32 (b) 44 (c) 52 (d) 28 conferred in alternate years in four fields: former president of BJP alliance partner
Classical Music, Classical Dance, IPFT _______ received the Padma Shri
Sol.128.(b) 44. The Ministry of Youth
Theatre and Plastic Arts. Recipients of award (posthumously) in 2023.
Affairs and Sports, Government of India,
the Kalidas Samman: 2018- Anjolie Ela SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (1st shift)
administers the National Sports Awards,
Menon (Visual Arts), 2019 - Surendra (a) Rebati Mohan Das
which are presented by the President of
Verma (Theatre), and 2020 - Aruna (b) Pinaki Das Chowdhury
India. These awards are given annually to
Sairam (Classical Music). (c) Narendra Chandra Debbarma
recognize excellence in sports and
(d) Prabhat Choudhury
adventure, including the Major Dhyan Q.132. Tabla maestro, Bickram Ghosh,
Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, was awarded with which of the following Sol.135.(c) Narendra Chandra
Dronacharya Award, Tenzing Norgay awards in 2023 in the Contemporary Debbarma. He was the Station Director
National Adventure Award, Rashtriya Category? of the All India Radio for many years
Khel Protsahan Puruskar, and Maulana SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (3rd Shift) before he plunged into politics. The
Abul Kalam Azad Trophy, Dhyan Chand (a) Padma Shri Indigenous People's Front of Tripura
Award. (b) Padma Bhushan (IPFT) is a regional party in Tripura. It is
(c) Sangeet Natak Akademi part of the National Democratic Alliance
Q.129. Which Ghazal singer was
(d) Sangeet Kalanidhi and North-East Democratic Alliance.
conferred with the prestigious Deenanath
Mangeshkar Award in April 2023? Sol.132.(c) Sangeet Natak Akademi. It is Q.136. In April 2023, Wing Commander
SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (1st Shift) the highest Indian recognition given to Deepika Misra received which of the
(a) Talat Aziz (b) Ghazal Srinivas people in the field of performing arts and following awards?
(c) Pankaj Udhas (d) Bhupinder Singh was first presented in 1952. Famous SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Sol.129.(c) Pankaj Udhas. He was an Tabla Maestro: Zakir Hussain, ​Anindo (a) Vir Chakra
Indian ghazal and playback singer known Chatterjee, Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri, Pt. (b) Vayu Sena Medal
for his works in Hindi cinema, and Indian Kumar Bose, ​Pt. Kishan Maharaj. (c) Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
pop. His Award: Padma Shri (2006). (d) Shaurya Chakra
Q.133. Which Lavani singer got Padma
Recipients of the Dinanath Mangeshkar Shri 2022 by the President of India? Sol.136.(b) Vayu Sena Medal. It is a
Award : 2022 - Narendra Modi, and 2024 - SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (3rd Shift) military decoration given to members of
Amitabh Bachchan. (a) Sulochana Chavan (b) Bela Shende the Indian Air Force for exceptional
Q.130. Tabla player, Ustad Zakir Hussain (c) Vaishali Samant (d) Devaki Pandit devotion to duty or acts of courage.
was awarded which of the following Deepika Misra received the award for
Sol.133.(a) Sulochana Chavan. Lavani is providing humanitarian assistance and
awards by the Government of India in a popular music genre in Maharashtra
2023? operating disaster relief operations in
that combines traditional song and response to flash floods in northern
SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (2nd Shift) dance, often performed to the rhythmic
(a) Bharat Ratna Madhya Pradesh in August 2021.
beats of the Dholki, a percussion
(b) Padma Shri instrument. Shringar Lavani, primarily Q.137. Kiran Nadar was conferred with
(c) Padma Vibhushan performed by women. Notable Lavani the highest civilian award of which
(d) Padma Bhushan artists include Vithabai Bhau Mang country in April 2023?
Sol.130.(c) Padma Vibhushan. Zakir Narayangaonkar, Kantabai Satarkar, SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (2nd shift)
Hussain is the eldest son of tabla player Surekha Punekar, Mangala Bansode, (a) Egypt (b) France
Alla Rakha. He received the Padma Shri Sandhya Mane, and Roshan Satarkar. (c) Poland (d) Germany
in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and Q.134. Who among the following was Sol.137.(b) France.
the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in one of the recipients of the inaugural Kiran Shiv Nadar is an Indian art collector
1990. He has received seven Grammy ‘Prof CR Rao Centenary Gold Medal’ and philanthropist. In 2010, she was
recognized by Forbes Asia as a "Hero of Padma Shri Award in 2022. Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and were trained
Philanthropy" for founding India's first SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift) under Guru Jitendra Maharaj. The
private philanthropic museum, the Kiran (a) Shyamamani Devi Benaras Gharana of Kathak was
Nadar Museum of Art. (b) Arjun Singh Dhurve developed by Janakiprasad, with notable
(c) S Ballesh Bhajantri exponents such as Chunnilal, Delhi Ram,
Q.138. Former Union Minister _________ (d) Lourembam Bino Devi Ganeshilal, and Sitara Devi.
from Manipur was awarded Padma Shri
in 2023 by the Union government for his Sol.141.(b) Arjun Singh Dhurve. He is a Q.145. Damodar Mauzo, who received
contribution in public affairs in the last folk dancer and a retired teacher from the 57th Jnanpith Award, is primarily
four decades. Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh. The a/an_________writer.
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (4th shift) Baiga dance is a traditional form of the SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift)
(a) Okram Ibobi Singh Baiga tribe, an indigenous community in (a) Konkani (b) Bengali
(b) Thokchom Radheshyam Singh central India. This dance is known for its (c) Maithili (d) Odia
(c) Thounaojam Chaoba distinctive costumes, music, and
(d) Yumnam Joykumar movements, reflecting the tribe's daily life Sol.145.(a) Konkani. Damodar Mauzo is
and culture. Other notable folk dances of the second Konkani writer to receive the
Sol.138.(c) Thounaojam Chaoba. Padma Madhya Pradesh include Jawara, Tertali, highest literary award, after Ravindra
Awards: Eligibility - Any person without Lehangi, Akiri, Muria Dances, and Karma Kelekar who won the 42nd Jnanpith
distinction of race, occupation, position Dance. Award 2006. 56th Jnanpith Award -
or sex is eligible for these Nilmani Phookan. Jnanpith Award
Awards.Exceptions- Serving government Q.142. Shyamamani Devi was awarded (Instituted in 1961) is presented annually
servants, including those working with the Padma Shri in 2022 for her by the Bharatiya Jnanpith. First recipient
PSUs (except doctors and scientists), are contributions to ________ music. (in 1965) - Malayalam writer G. Sankara
not eligible. Categories- Padma SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift) Kurup. First woman recipient (1976) -
Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma (a) Gujarati (b) Malayali Bengali writer Ashapoorna Devi.
Shri, in decreasing order of precedence. (c) Tamil (d) Odishi
Q.146. Ram Sahay Panday, a ‘Rai’ dancer
Q.139. Former Karnataka CM _________ Sol.142.(d) Odishi. Odissi is a major from Madhya Pradesh was conferred
received the Padma Vibhushan at ancient Indian classical dance that with which of the following awards in
Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi for his originated in the temples of Odisha. 2022?
contribution in the field of Public Affairs Shyamamani Devi is an Odissi classical SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift)
in 2023. music vocalist and composer. She is (a) Saraswati Samman
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift) known for her popular renditions of (b) Padma Shri
(a) D Devaraj Urs (b) SM Krishna classical Odissi music, such as Odissi, (c) Arjuna Award
(c) HD Deve Gowda (d) S Nijalingappa Chhanda, and Champu. (d) Dronacharya Award

Sol.139.(b) SM Krishna was Chief Q.143. Gobinda Chandra Pal is an Sol.146.(b) Padma Shri. Ram Sahay
Minister of Karnataka from October 1999 awardee of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Panday, a Rai dancer from Sagar district
to May 2004. HD Deve Gowda was 11th Amrit Award for the year 2022. He in Madhya Pradesh. Rai dance is closely
Prime Minister of India. Karnataka: contributed to the field of: associated with the Bedia community of
Capital - Bangalore, Legislative Assembly SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift) Bundelkhand region. The Padma Shri,
- 224 seats, Legislative Council - 75 (a) Dance (Kathak) India's fourth-highest civilian award,
seats, Rajya Sabha - 12 seats, Lok Sabha (b) Puppetry follows the Bharat Ratna, Padma
- 28 seats, State Bird - Indian Roller, State (c) Odissi Dance (Gotipua) Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan. It was
Flower - Lotus, State Tree - Sandalwood. (d) Theatre (Acting) established in 1954.

Q.140. ________ was posthumously Sol.143.(c) Odissi Dance (Gotipua). Q.147. Kalidas Samman 2022 for
conferred the second-highest civilian Other Odissi exponents: Pankaj Charan Classical Music was given to :
award in India, the Padma Vibhushan in Das, Kelucharan Mohapatra, Deba Prasad SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift)
the field of public affairs in 2023. Das, Mayadhar Raut. Odissi is indigenous (a) Pandit Venkatesh Kumar
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (3rd shift) to Orissa, eastern India, and follows the (b) Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
(a) GMC Balayogi principles of the Natya-shastra. (c) KG Subramanyan
(b) Mulayam Singh Yadav (d) Mallikarjun Mansur
(c) Balkrishna Doshi Q.144. Kamalini Asthana and Nalini
(d) Dilip Mahalanabis Asthana, veteran dancers who represent Sol.147.(a) Pandit Venkatesh Kumar :
Benaras Gharana of Kathak, were He is Hindustani classical vocalist of
Sol.140.(b) Mulayam Singh Yadav. He conferred with which of the following Dharwad, conferred with Kalidas
was an Indian politician, a socialist figure awards in the year 2022? Samman for his outstanding contribution
and founder of the Samajwadi Party. He SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift) in the field of classical music. The
served for three terms as the Chief (a) Padma Bhushan 'Kalidas Samman' has been given by the
Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and also as the (b) Sangeet Natak Akademi Madhya Pradesh government since
Union Minister of Defence in the (c) Padma Shri 1980-81. Pt Venkatesh kumar is the
Government of India. (d) Padma Vibhushan fourth Hindustani classical musician
Q.141. __________, a tribal dancer from from Karnataka to be selected for
Sol.144.(c) Padma Shri. Kamalini
the Baiga community, received the Kalidas Samman, the other three being
Asthana and Nalini Asthana hail from
Pt Mallikarjun Mansur (1980-81), Pt (c) Shovana Narayan SSC Stenographer 11/12/2024 (Evening)
Kumar Gandharva (1984-95), and Pt (d) Aditi Mangaldas (a) SS Dubey
Puttaraj Gawai (2006-2007). (b) Deepak Das
Sol.151.(b) Aparna Satheesan is a (c) Girraj Prasad Gupta
Q.148. Veteran Kathak Dancer Aditi graceful and gifted Kuchipudi and (d) Soma Roy Burman
Mangaldas bagged the _________ . Bharatanatyam dancer. The National
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (1st shift) Nritya Shiromani Award was presented to Sol.154.(a) SS Dubey. The Controller
(a) Padma Vibhushan Award 2022 her at the 13th Cuttack Mahotsav in General of Accounts (CGA) is the highest
(b) Padma Bhushan Award 2022 January 2022. Other exponents: accounting authority in India and serves
(c) Bharat Ratna Award 2022 Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh) - Yamini as the chief accounting advisor to the
(d) Mahari Award 2022 Reddy, Raja-Radha Reddy, Vaijayanti Government of India. The first CGA of
Kashi. Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu) - India was C.S. Swaminathan, who held
Sol.148.(d) Mahari Award 2022. Saroja Vaidyanathan, Janaki the position from 1976 to 1977.
Aditi Mangaldas is renowned for her Radharaman, Mrinalini Sarabhai. Kathak -
mastery in both classical Kathak and Sangeeta Majumder, Shovana Narayan Q.155. In September 2023, after the
contemporary dance. Over the years, and Aditi Mangaldas. retirement of Incumbent Sanjay Kumar
Mangaldas has also received the Mishra, who was appointed as In-charge
prestigious National Sangeet Natak Q.152. __________ wins the Best Male Director of ED?
Akademi Award in 2013. Mahari Award Playback Singer at the 67th National Film SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
given by the Guru Pankaj Charan Odissi Awards. (a) Tushar Mehta (b) Rahul Navin
Research Foundation. SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift) (c) Samant Goel (d) TV Somanathan
(a) Sonu Nigam (b) Shaan
Q.149. Who received the 67th National (c) B Praak (d) Arijit Singh Sol.155.(b) Rahul Navin. He was a 1993
Film Award for Best Music Direction? batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift) Sol.152.(c) B Praak: officer. The Directorate of Enforcement
(a) M Jayachandran (b) A. R. Rahman Song “Teri Mitti”. Film - Kesari. 67th was established in the year 1956 with its
(c) Jyeshthoputro (d) Gopi Sunder National Film Awards 2023: Best Female Headquarters at New Delhi.
Playback Singer - Savani Ravindra; Best
Sol.149.(c) Jyeshthoputro is a 2019 Feature Film: Marakkar (Malayalam); Q.156. Who among the following led the
Indian Bengali language film directed by Best Actor: Manoj Bajpayee (For movie Parliamentary delegation to participate in
Kaushik Ganguly. 67th National Film Bhonsle), Dhanush (For movie Asuran); the 9th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in
Awards : Best Actor - Bhonsle (Hindi) - Best Actress: Kangana Ranaut ( For September 2023?
Manoj Bajpayee, Asuran (Tamil) - movie Manikarnika and Panga). SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
Dhanush. Best Actress - Manikarnika: (a) Harivansh Narayan Singh
The Queen of Jhansi and Panga - Q.153. Which of the following politicians (b) Nitin Gadkari
Kangana Ranaut. Best Supporting Actor - was conferred a Lifetime Achievement (c) Jagdeep Dhankar
Super Deluxe (Tamil) - Vijay Sethupathi. Honour in 2023 by the India-UK (d) Om Birla
Best Supporting Actress - The Tashkent Achievers Honours in London for
Files - Pallavi Joshi. contribution to economic and political Sol.156.(a) Harivansh Narayan Singh.
life ? He is an Indian journalist and politician,
Q.150. The Sadir dancer R Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 4) who is the Deputy Chairperson of the
Muthukannammal is the recipient of (a) Manmohan Singh Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the
which of the following awards in the year (b) M Venkaiah Naidu Indian Parliament. Human Sciences
2022? (c) VP Singh Research Council's BRICS Research
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift) (d) Sushma Swaraj Centre (BRC) co-hosted the 9th BRICS
(a) Bharat Ratna Award Parliamentary Forum at Emperors
(b) Padma Shri Award Sol.153.(a) Manmohan Singh. He is an Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa. This
(c) Padma Vibhushan Award Indian politician, economist, academician Forum was held under the theme :
(d) Padma Bhushan Award and bureaucrat who served as the Prime “Harnessing Multilateralism and
Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. He Parliamentary Diplomacy to deepen
Sol.150.(b) Padma Shri Award. R Muthu was 15th Governor of the Reserve Bank of BRICS and Africa Partnership for
Kannammal is a seventh generation India. In 1991, when India was facing a accelerated implementation of the
veteran Sadir dancer from the Indian severe economic crisis, the newly elected African Continental Free Trade Area
State of Tamil Nadu. She is the only Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao Agreement.
surviving person among the 32 included the apolitical Manmohan Singh
Devadasis. Bharatanatyam traces its in his cabinet as Finance Minister (22nd). Q.157. Which Tamil superstar founded
lineage to the ancient dance of Sadir He carried out several structural reforms the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
Attam. Krishna Iyer first coined the term that liberalised India's economy. political party in Tamil Nadu and
Bharatanatyam for the Sadir dance”. Puducherry on 2 February 2024 with the
slogan 'Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum' (All
Q.151. Who among the following Indian Persons are equal by birth)?
Classical dancers received the National SSC MTS 07/10/2024 (1st Shift)
Nritya Shiromani Award 2022 ? Q.154. In March 2023, who took charge
(a) Vijay (b) Kamal Haasan
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift) as the 28th Controller General of
(c) Rajinikanth (d) Dhanush
(a) Sangeeta Majumdar Accounts (CGA) of Ministry of Finance of
(b) Aparna Satheesan the Government of India? Sol.157.(a) Vijay. M. G. Ramachandran, a
legendary actor in Tamil cinema, founded (d) Justice NV Ramana Sustainable Development Goal-4, which
the AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu. NTR, a aims to ensure equitable and inclusive
popular actor in Telugu cinema, founded Sol.160.(a) Justice Rajendra Menon. He quality education. She was also the Vice
the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982. is a former Chief Justice of the Delhi President and a founding team member
Chiranjeevi, one of the top stars of High Court, having served as a Judge of T-Hub, and the Officer on Special Duty
Telugu cinema, founded the Praja Rajyam and later Acting Chief Justice of the for the State Handlooms and Textiles
Party in 2008. Kamal Haasan, another Madhya Pradesh High Court, and as Department. BRICS : Original members -
famous actor from Tamil cinema, Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South
founded the Makkal Needhi Maiam The Armed Forces Tribunal, established Africa. New members - Egypt, Ethiopia,
(MNM) in 2018. Vijayakanth, a popular under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab
actor in Tamil cinema, founded the 2007, is a military tribunal in India. Emirates.
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam Q.161. In June 2023, who was appointed
(DMDK) in 2005. Q.164. In November 2023, who was
as the new Research and Analysis Wing appointed as the President-elect of the
Q.158. In June 2023, which country (RAW) chief? Federation of Indian Chambers of
conferred the ‘Order of the Nile’ award on SSC MTS 15/10/2024 (2nd Shift) Commerce and Industry (FICCI) ?
Narendra Modi? (a) Ravi Sinha (b) Samant Goel SSC MTS 18/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (3rd Shift) (c) Rajiv Kumar (d) Arun Kant (a) Suraj Mahindra (b) N Chandrasekaran
(a) Lebanon (b) Turkey Sol.161.(a) Ravi Sinha. On July 1, 2023, (c) Adi Godrej (d) Anish Shah
(c) Egypt (d) Singapore he succeeded Samant Goel as the chief Sol.164.(d) Anish Shah. FICCI is India's
Sol.158.(c) Egypt. of R&AW, India’s foreign intelligence oldest and largest business organization.
Other significant international awards agency. Established on September 21, Founded - 1927. Headquarters - New
received by PM Modi: Order of Zayed 1968, and headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi. Its annual meeting is often
(UAE's highest civilian honor), Order of RAW focuses on foreign intelligence, addressed by the Prime Minister. It
St. Andrew (Russia's highest civilian counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation, established the Confederation of Indian
honor), Order of King Abdulaziz (Saudi advising policymakers, securing India’s Food Trade and Industry (CIFTI) in 1985.
Arabia's highest honor), State Order of nuclear program, and advancing Harsha Vardhan Agarwal took over as
Ghazi Amir, Amanullah Khan strategic interests. president on November 21, 2024 by
(Afghanistan's highest civilian honor), Q.162. In September 2023, which Chief succeeding Dr Anish Shah.
Legion of Merit (USA's highest military Minister of an Indian state won the Lee
honor for foreign officials), Champions of Q.165. Who among the following was
Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship for his awarded the Sansad Ratna Award 2023
the Earth Award (UN's highest distinguished contribution to public
environmental honor), Gates Foundation and represents the Indian National
service? Congress in Lok Sabha from West
Global Goalkeeper Award. SSC MTS 16/10/2024 (2nd Shift) Bengal?
Q.159. To mark the 75 years of (a) Shivraj Singh Chouhan SSC MTS 21/10/2024 (1st Shift)
Indo-Lanka Diplomatic Relations, (b) Yogi Adityanath (a) Kuldeep Rai Sharma
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar (c) Himanta Biswa Sarma (b) Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
inaugurated the 'Geoffrey Bawa: It is (d) Naveen Patnayak (c) Sudhir Gupta
Essential To be There' Exhibition in Sol.162.(c) Himanta Biswa Sarma. (d) Bidyut Baran Mahato
March 2023. Who was Geoffrey Bawa? Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam's 15th
SSC MTS 09/10/2024 (1st Shift) Sol.165.(b) Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the
Chief Minister since May 2021, joined the Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha
(a) Sri Lankan Architect BJP in 2015 and became NEDA
(b) Indian Poet representing Berhampore constituency
convenor. He has been elected five times of West Bengal. The Sansad Ratna
(c) Sri Lankan Poet from Jalukbari since 2001. The Lee Kuan
(d) Indian Architect Awards were instituted in 2010, inspired
Yew Exchange Fellowship (LKYEF), by the teachings of former President APJ
Sol.159.(a) Sri Lankan Architect. established in 1991, invites outstanding Abdul Kalam. Sansad Ratna Awards
Deshamanya Geoffrey Manning Bawa individuals to Singapore to strengthen 2023 from Lok Sabha: Gopal Chinayya
was a Sri Lankan architect, often referred bilateral ties and contribute to their Shetty (BJP, Maharashtra), Sudhir Gupta
to as the leader of the Tropical Modernist nations' development. (BJP, Madhya Pradesh), Dr. Amol
movement and among the most Q.163. In September 2023, at the BRICS Ramsing Kolhe (NCP, Maharashtra),
influential Asian architects of his Innovation Forum in Moscow, who Bidyut Baran Mahato (BJP, Jharkhand),
generation. Notable Indian architects among the following, who is a Chief Dr. Sukanta Majumdar (BJP, West
include Charles Correa, Raj Rewal, Brinda Innovation Officer from Telangana, Bengal), Kuldeep Rai Sharma (INC,
Somaya, and Balkrishna Doshi. received the World Innovation Award? Andaman Nicobar Islands), Dr Heena
SSC MTS 16/10/2024 (2nd Shift) Vijayakumar Gavit (BJP, Maharashtra).
Q.160. In November 2023, who was
re-appointed as the Chairman of the (a) KT Rama Rao Q.166. In December 2023, which former
Armed Forces Tribunal? (b) T Harish Kumar Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO
SSC MTS 14/10/2024 (2nd Shift) (c) Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao and MD joined the Indian Institute of
(a) Justice Rajendra Menon (d) Shanta Thoutam Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) as
(b) Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde Sol.163.(d) Shanta Thoutam was Head of Translational Research and
(c) Justice RF Nariman recognized for her contributions to Entrepreneurship?
SSC MTS 21/10/2024 (3rd Shift) (DGCA) is India's regulatory authority for was established in 1978 and functions
(a) Subramaniam Ramadorai civil aviation, responsible for ensuring the under the Ministry of Defence. Vice
(b) Natarajan Chandrasekaran safety and security of air travel. It Admiral V.A. Kamath was the first
(c) Rajesh Gopinathan oversees civil aviation operations, Director General of the Indian Coast
(d) FC Kohli including the certification of airlines, Guard (ICG).
airports, and personnel. The DGCA also
Sol.166.(c) Rajesh Gopinathan. formulates policies related to aviation Q.173. Who is National Security Advisor
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT safety and enforces regulatory of India as of July 2023?
services, consulting and business compliance. Established in 1927, it plays SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
solutions organization. Headquartered in a key role in air accident investigations (a) Rajnath Singh (b) Ajit Doval
Mumbai. Established in 1968, Founders - and setting safety standards. (c) Rajiv Gauba (d) Sanjeev Sanyal
Faquir Chand Kohli, J. R. D. Tata. The Additionally, the DGCA manages the
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is Sol.173.(b) Ajit Doval. Brajesh Mishra,
licensing of pilots and air traffic then Principal Secretary to the Prime
a public research university and technical controllers in India.
institute in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Minister, was appointed as the first
IIT Bombay was founded in 1958. In Q.170. In November 2023, who was National Security Advisor of India. The
1961, the Parliament decreed IIT as an appointed as the Chief Information post was created on 19 November 1998
Institute of National Importance. Commissioner of India? by the then government headed by Atal
SSC MTS 29/10/2024 (2nd Shift) Bihari Bajpayee.
Q.167. Usha Barle, who won Padma Shri (a) Heeralal Samariya
2023, is popularly associated with which Q.174. Who has been appointed as the
(b) Randeep Guleria
genre of music? 'UPI Safety Ambassador' by the National
(c) Rajiv Gauba
SSC MTS 22/10/2024 (1st Shift) Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to
(d) Arvind Subramanian
(a) Lavani (b) Pandwani enhance safety awareness on digital
(c) Panihari (d) Kajari Sol.170.(a) Heeralal Samariya. He is the payment platforms in November 2023 ?
first person from the Dalit community to SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
Sol.167.(b) Pandwani is a folk singing hold the post. The Chief Information (a) Taapsee Pannu
style involving the narration of tales from Commissioner of India is the head of the (b) Ayushmann Khurrana
the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. Central Information Commission (c) Pankaj Tripathi
Bhima, the second of the Pandavas, is appointed by the President of India. The (d) Rajkummar Rao
the hero of the story in this style. tenure of the commissioners has been
Exponents: Punaram Nishad, Teejan Bai, Sol.174.(c) Pankaj Tripathi. The NPCI
cut to three years in the new rules.
Ritu Verma, Jhaduram Devangan. Lavani announced its collaboration with actor
is a folk dance of Maharashtra. Kajari is a Q.171. In May 2023, who was sworn in Pankaj Tripathi on X (formerly Twitter). In
folk dance and song practiced in both as the new Central Vigilance a video, Tripathi highlighted NPCI’s
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Panihari is a Commissioner of India? initiatives like UPI, RuPay, and IMPS,
folk dance and music style that SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (1st Shift) emphasizing their role in simplifying
originated in Rajasthan. (a) GC Murmu (b) Amit Khare secure digital payments nationwide, from
(c) Suresh N Patel (d) PK Srivastava cities to remote villages.
Q.168. In April 2023, who was appointed
as the chairman of the National Sol.171.(d) PK Srivastava. The Central Q.175. Who among the following is
Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) leads the appointed as the chairman of the 16th
by the centre? Central Vigilance Commission, tasked Finance Commission?
SSC MTS 22/10/2024 (1st Shift) with combating corruption in India. SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) Arvind Kumar (b) Arun Sinha Appointed by the President, the selection (a) YV Reddy (b) Dr Vijay Kelkar
(c) Anil Dhasmana (d) Ajit Doval is based on recommendations from a (c) Arvind Panagariya (d) NK Singh
committee comprising the Prime
Sol.168.(b) Arun Sinha. Sol.175.(c) Arvind Panagariya. He
Minister, Home Minister, and Leader of
NTRO is a technical intelligence agency served as first vice-chairman of the
the Opposition. The CVC serves a tenure
of India, established in 2004. The agency government of India think-tank NITI
of four years or until reaching the age of
reports to the National Security Advisor Aayog. He was awarded the Padma
65, whichever comes first. The
and the Prime Minister's Office. Bhushan by the President of India in
Commission gained statutory status
Headquarters - New Delhi. 2012. The First Finance Commission was
through the Central Vigilance
constituted vide Presidential Order dated
Commission Act, 2003.
Q.169. Who among the following was 22.11. 1951 under the chairmanship of
appointed as the director-general in the Q.172. On 19 July 2023, who was Shri K.C. Neogy on 6th April, 1952.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation in appointed as the 25th Director General of
February 2023? the Indian Coast Guard? Q.176. In February 2023, who was
SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (2nd Shift) SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (1st Shift) appointed as the CEO of NITI Aayog?
(a) Ajay Kumar Bhalla (a) BS Raju (b) Rakesh Pal SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (2nd Shift)
(b) Rajiv Gauba (c) K Natarajan (d) VK Singh (a) Iyer Parmeshwaran
(c) Vikram Dev Dutt (b) Monali Jaiswal
(d) Pramod Kumar Mishra Sol.172.(b) Rakesh Pal. The Director (c) Geetika Srivastava
General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) (d) BVR Subrahmanyam
Sol.169.(c) Vikram Dev Dutt. The is the highest-ranking officer and the
Directorate General of Civil Aviation head of the ICG. The Indian Coast Guard Sol.176.(d) BVR Subrahmanyam. NITI
Aayog (National Institution for agency in India, which coordinates Indian-American to hold this position.
Transforming India) was established on investigations on behalf of Interpol Founded on February 14, 2005, by former
January 1, 2015, to replace the Planning Member countries. The founder director PayPal employees Steve Chen, Chad
Commission. Its primary goal is to foster of the CBI was Shri D.P. Kohli held office Hurley, and Jawed Karim, YouTube is a
cooperative federalism and promote from 1st April, 1963 to 31st May, 1968. leading video-sharing platform owned by
sustainable economic growth. Motto - Industry, Impartiality, Integrity. Google, headquartered in San Bruno,
California, and the world’s second-most
Q.177. In March 2023, who was Q.180. In December 2023, who became
visited website after Google Search.
appointed as Chairperson of Pension the first women Chief of Central
Fund Regulatory Development Authority Industrial Security Force (CISF) in India? Q.183. Bharatanatyam dancer ________
(PFRDA)? SSC MTS 11/11/2024 (2nd Shift) received the Natya Kala Sarathy award
SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (3rd Shift) (a) Archana Ramasundaram from Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha in
(a) Subodh Jaiswal (b) Suresh N Patel (b) Vimla Mehra 2023 at Chennai.
(c) Tushar Mehta (d) Deepak Mohanty (c) Nina Singh SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (3rd Shift)
(d) Rashmi Shukla (a) Srekala Bharath
Sol.177.(d) Deepak Mohanty. Pension (b) Sreedevi Unni
Fund Regulatory and Development Sol.180.(c) Nina Singh. She is a retired (c) Hema Rajagopalan
Authority (PFRDA) is the regulatory body Indian Police Service officer from the (d) Vidhya Subramanian
for overall supervision and regulation of 1989 Rajasthan cadre and the first
pensions in India. It operates under the female Director General of the Central Sol.183.(a) Srekala Bharath.
jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance in Industrial Security Force (CISF). She Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical
the Government of India. It was previously served as DG of Rajasthan, dance from Tamil Nadu, is recognized by
established in 2003 based on the Special DG of CISF, and Additional DG of the Sangeet Natak Akademi for
recommendations of the Indian CISF in the National Board of Economic expressing South Indian religious themes
government OASIS report and was part Research. The CISF, formed on March 10, and spiritual ideas of Hinduism and
of the establishment of the Indian 1969, and headquartered in New Delhi, is Jainism. Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha,
National Pension Scheme. a central armed police force under the a pioneer in promoting music and art,
Ministry of Home Affairs, tasked with upholds a rich tradition and heritage
Q.178. Who among the following securing large institutions, both despite limited resources.
assumed the position of Central governmental and private.
Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) in May Q.184. Aparna Satheesan, a recipient of
2023? Q.181. Who has been appointed as the 2021 Abhinandan Saroja National award
SSC MTS 5/11/2024 (1st Shift) new Chief of the Special Protection by National Institute of Classical Dance,
(a) Praveen Kumar Srivastava Group (SPG) by the centre in November is an exponent of ________ and Kuchipudi.
(b) Rajiv Gauba 2023? SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (1st Shift)
(c) Rajeev Sinha SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (1st Shift) (a) Bharatanatyam (b) Kathak
(d) Amitabh Kant (a) Rakesh Asthana (c) Manipuri (d) Mohiniyattam
(b) Ashok Kumar Mishra
Sol.178.(a) Praveen Kumar Srivastava. Sol.184.(a) Bharatanatyam. Kuchipudi is
(c) Anil Kumar Dhasmana
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an Indian classical dance form from
(d) Alok Sharma
an Indian governmental body created in Tamil Nadu, recognized by the Sangeet
1964 to address governmental Sol.181.(d) Alok Sharma. The Special Natak Akademi, expressing South Indian
corruption. In 2003, the Parliament Protection Group (SPG) is a Government religious themes and spiritual ideas of
enacted a law conferring statutory status of India agency dedicated to protecting Hinduism and Jainism. It is one of the
on the CVC. Nittoor Srinivasa Rau was the Prime Minister of India and, in eight major classical dances of India,
selected as the first Chief Vigilance specific cases, their family. Established originating from the village of Kuchipudi
Commissioner of India. on April 8, 1985, it was formalized in Andhra Pradesh. Aparna Satheesan, a
through an Act of Parliament in 1988. talented Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam
Q.179. Who among the following was dancer, choreographer, and teacher, is
The SPG operates under the motto
appointed as the Director of the Central globally renowned for her creative and
"Sauryam Samarpanam Suraksanam"
Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in May innovative presentations of classical
(Bravery, Dedication, Security) and is
2023? dance forms.
headquartered in New Delhi.
SSC MTS 5/11/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) Praveen Sood (b) Debadatta Chand Q.182. In February 2023, which Q.185. On May 23, 2023, who assumed
(c) Shantanu Roy (d) Rakesh Asthana Indian-American was appointed as the the position of Chairperson at the
CEO of YouTube? Competition Commission of India?
Sol.179.(a) Praveen Sood. The Central SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (1st Shift)
SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (2nd Shift)
Bureau of Investigation (CBI), functioning (a) Subhash Chandra Garg
(a) Anjali Sud (b) Vivek Ramaswamy
under Dept. of Personnel, Ministry of (b) Neha Bhatia
(c) Neal Mohan (d) Satya Nadella
Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, (c) NK Singh
Government of India, is the premier Sol.182.(c) Neal Mohan. Neal Mohan (d) Ravneet Kaur
investigating police agency in India. It is became YouTube's CEO in February
an elite force playing a major role in 2023, succeeding Susan Wojcicki, who Sol.185.(d) Ravneet Kaur. The
preservation of values in public life and in stepped down to focus on personal Competition Commission of India (CCI)
ensuring the health of the national priorities and later passed away at 56 is the primary national competition
economy. It is also the nodal police after battling cancer. Mohan is the first regulator, operating under the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs. It enforces the (d) Ashwani Kumar Chandrababu Naidu (Andhra Pradesh),
Competition Act, 2002, to promote and Pema Khandu (Arunachal Pradesh).
competition and prevent practices that Sol.188.(c) Janardan Prasad.
adversely affect it. The CCI investigates He assumed office on June 1, 2023, Q.192. Who was appointed as India’s
cases that negatively impact succeeding Dr. S. Raju. With expertise in 28th Controller General of Accounts
competition. Formed on 14 October mineral exploration and metallogeny, he (CGA) in March 2023?
2003, its headquarters is in New Delhi. also contributed to the Justice M.B. Shah SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (1st Shift)
Commission. The Geological Survey of (a) Arun Goel (b) Praveen Sharma
Q.186. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna India (GSI), founded in 1851 by Thomas (c) Vikram Devdutt (d) SS Dubey
Award is given for the spectacular and Oldham, operates under the Ministry of
most outstanding performance in the Mines and is headquartered in Kolkata, Sol.192.(d) SS Dubey. The Controller
field of sports by a sportsperson over a West Bengal. General of Accounts (CGA) is the
period of the previous four years. In Principal Accounting Adviser to the
Q.189. Who is the Union Minister of State Government of India, operating within the
2021, the awardee for para shooting was:
(Independent Charge) for Science and Department of Expenditure, Ministry of
SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (2nd Shift)
Technology as of July 2023? Finance. The CGA is responsible for
(a) Neeraj Chopra
SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (1st Shift) establishing a sound management
(b) Chanu Saikhom Mirabai
(a) Ramesh Pokhriyal accounting system, preparing and
(c) Avani Lekhara
(b) Dharmendra Pradhan submitting the accounts of the Central
(d) Anju Bobby George
(c) Ashwini Vaishnaw Government, and overseeing exchequer
Sol.186.(c) Avani Lekhara. She is an (d) Jitendra Singh control and internal audits. Its mandate
Indian rifle shooter and a double gold comes from Article 150 of the
Sol.189.(d) Jitendra Singh. Ministers of
medalist at the Paralympics, winning the Constitution, with duties outlined in the
State (Independent Charge) as of August
10m rifle event at both the 2020 and Allocation of Business Rules of 1961.
2024 : Rao Inderjit Singh - Ministry of
2024 Paralympics. She made history with
Statistics and Programme Q.193. In May 2022, Then President Ram
two back-to-back golds. The Major Dhyan
Implementation. Arjun Ram Meghwal - Nath Kovind appointed _________ as the
Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's highest
Ministry of Law and Justice. Jayant Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
sporting honor, is given annually by the
Chaudhary - Ministry of Skill SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to
Development and Entrepreneurship. (a) Kiran Bedi (b) Anil Baijal
recognize exceptional performance over
Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao - Ministry of (c) Vijai Kapoor (d) Vinai Kumar Saxena
a four-year period. Established in
Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani,
1991–92, the first recipients were Sol.193.(d) Vinai Kumar Saxena. In 1966
Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH).
Viswanathan Anand and Geet Sethi. the Delhi Administration Act was passed
Q.190. Which Indian among the following which set up a Delhi Metropolitan
Q.187. Who among the following
has his name in Time Magazine’s list of Council with the Lieutenant Governor of
became the Chairperson of the
‘100 most influential people of 2021’? Delhi as its head. First Lieutenant
Parliamentary Committee on Science
SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (1st Shift) Governor of Delhi - Aditya Nath Jha. Anil
and Technology, Environment, Forests
(a) Neeraj Chopra (b) Narendra Modi Baijal was the 21st Lieutenant Governor
and Climate Change as on 30th
(c) Virat Kohli (d) Amit Shah of Delhi. Kiran Bedi is the first woman in
September 2023?
SSC MTS 14/11/2024 (1st Shift) India to join the officer ranks of the
Sol.190.(b) Narendra Modi is the 14th
(a) Neeraj Shekhar Indian Police Service (IPS) and was the
and current prime minister of India since
(b) Satish Chandra Dubey 24th Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.
26 May 2014. He was the chief minister
(c) Surendra Singh Nagar of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. His Q.194. Who among the following was
(d) Jairam Ramesh awards : Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud (the selected as the Sherpa for India’s G20
highest Civilian Award of Saudi Arabia) in hosted in 2022-23 ?
Sol.187.(d) Jairam Ramesh. He is an
2016; State Order of Ghazi Amir SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (1st Shift)
Indian National Congress politician and
Amanullah Khan (the highest Civilian (a) Piyush Goyal (b) Ashwini Vaishnav
Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka. The
honor of Afghanistan) in 2016; (c) Shaktikanta Das (d) Amitabh Kant
Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Champions of the Earth Award in 2018;
Climate Change (MoEFCC) oversees Sol.194.(d) Amitabh Kant was the CEO
Order of St. Andrew award (the highest
India’s environmental and forestry of NITI Aayog from 2016 to 2022. The
civilian award in Russia) in 2019 etc.
policies, focusing on resource theme of India's G20 Presidency is
conservation and pollution control. It Q.191. Who is the Chief Minister of Tamil "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," which
also acts as the nodal agency for UNEP, Nadu as of July 2023? translates to "One Earth, One Family, One
SACEP, ICIMOD, and UNCED follow-up. SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (1st Shift) Future". The G20 was founded in 1999
(a) Pinarayi Vijayan (b) M Yedurappa after the Asian financial crisis as a forum
Q.188. Who among the following has
(c) KN Nehru (d) MK Stalin for the Finance Ministers and Central
been appointed as the new Director
General of the Geological Survey of India Bank Governors to discuss global
Sol.191.(d) MK Stalin is the 8th Chief
(GSI) in June 2023? economic and financial issues.
Minister of Tamil Nadu. As of August
SSC MTS 14/11/2024 (2nd Shift) 2024, the chief ministers of Indian states Q.195. Who is the world’s most popular
(a) Amarendu Prakash are: Pinarayi Vijayan (Kerala), Mamata leader as per Global Leader Approval
(b) Ajay Yadav Banerjee (West Bengal), Siddaramaiah Ratings released by US-based Morning
(c) Janardan Prasad (Karnataka), Pramod Sawant (Goa), Nara Consult in February 2023?
SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (3rd Shift) (c) Amarjeet Sinha (d) Amit Khare (c) TV Somanathan
(a) Xi Jinping (b) Vladimir Putin (d) Raghuram Rajan
(c) Joe Biden (d) Narendra Modi Sol.198.(d) Amit Khare. He is an Indian
Administrative Service officer (1985 Sol.202.(a) Venkatramanan Anantha
Sol.195.(d) Narendra Modi. batch) of Jharkhand Cadre. Nageswaran. He is an Indian economist
His Other International Awards: The and the 18th Chief Economic Advisor to
Order of St. Andrew the Apostle (Russia, Q.199. Who among the following is one the Government of India. Role of the
2024), The Order of the Druk Gyalpo of the Deputy Chief Ministers of Uttar Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) - Advising
(Bhutan, 2024), The Grand Cross of the Pradesh as of July 2023? the Government: The CEA advises the
Legion of Honour (France, 2023), The SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (1st Shift) government on economic policies and
Order of the Nile (Egypt, 2023), The Order (a) Narottam Mishra strategies to promote economic growth
of Logohu (Papua New Guinea, 2023), (b) Yogi Adityanath and stability. Economic Analysis:
The Companion of the Order of Fiji, (c) Manoj Sinha Conducts in-depth analyses of economic
2023), The Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen (d) Keshav Prasad Maurya data and trends to inform policy
(Maldives, 2019), The Order of Zayed Sol.199.(d) Keshav Prasad Maurya is an decisions. Budget Preparation: Assists in
(UAE, 2019), The King Hamad Order of Indian politician and a member of the preparing the annual budget and
the Renaissance (Bahrain, 2019), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Yogi provides insights on fiscal policy.
The State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Adityanath: He is an Indian politician and Q.203. In 2022, who was appointed as
Khan Award (Afghanistan, 2016). a prominent member of the Bharatiya the new Attorney General of India?
Q.196. Who among the following is Janata Party (BJP). He serves as the SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
appointed as the new Chairman of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (as of (a) KK Venugopal (b) Niren De
Pension Fund Regulatory and October 2024). (c) Mukul Rohatgi (d) R Venkatramani
Development Authority (PFRDA) in March Q.200. Three Indians were featured in Sol.203.(d) R Venkatramani. He
2023? Time Magazine’s list of ‘100 most succeeded to the office as the 16th
SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (2nd Shift) influential people of 2021’. Whose name Attorney-General. His predecessor was
(a) Supratim Bandopadhyay was NOT included in the list? K. K. Venugopal. The Attorney General
(b) Shasikanta Das SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (Article 76) of India is a part of the Union
(c) Mamta Shankar (a) Narendra Modi Executive. He is the highest law officer in
(d) Deepak Mohanty (b) Mamata Banerjee the country who can be part of any court
Sol.196.(d) Deepak Mohanty. PFRDA (c) Amitabh Bachchan in the Indian Territory.
was established on 23rd August, 2003 (d) Adar Poonawalla
Q.204. Who assumed charge as the new
for overall supervision and regulation of Sol.200.(c) Amitabh Bachchan. Time Vice Chief of the Indian Navy on 31 July
pensions in India. It operates under the Magazine's 2021 list of the 100 most 2021 ?
jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance, influential people features three Indians: SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Government of India, with its Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West (a) Karambir Singh (b) Ravneet Singh
headquarters in New Delhi. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Serum (c) SN Ghormade (d) Dinesh K Tripathi
Q.197. Who among the following was Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla. First
published in 1923, the list is now an Sol.204.(c) SN Ghormade. The Indian
appointed as the Governor of Jharkhand
annual event, divided into categories like Navy: Founded on January 26, 1950, its
in February 2023?
Icons, Pioneers, and Leaders. Mahatma headquarters is in New Delhi. The navy's
SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Gandhi is the only Indian to be named motto is "Sam no Varunah" (May the lord
(a) CP Radhakrishnan (b) Ramesh Bais
TIME Person of the Year in 1930. of oceans be auspicious unto us), and
(c) T Gahlot (d) RN Ravi
Navy Day is celebrated on December 4.
Sol.197.(a) CP Radhakrishnan. Ramesh Q.201. Mulayam Singh Yadav, who
passed away in October 2022, served as Q.205. In 2022, Vinay Mohan Kwatra took
Bais is an Indian politician who served as
the Chief Minister of which state? charge as the Foreign Secretary of India.
the Governor of Maharashtra from 2023
SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Prior to this, he served as the
to 2024. Thawar Chand Gehlot, an Indian
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Gujarat ambassador to which of the following
politician, is the current (as of October
(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Bihar countries?
2024) and 19th Governor of Karnataka,
SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (1st Shift)
and the first person from Madhya Sol.201.(c) Uttar Pradesh. (a) Bhutan (b) Sri Lanka
Pradesh to hold this position. Ravindra Mulayam Singh Yadav was an Indian (c) Nepal (d) Maldives
Narayana Ravi, an Indian politician and politician, a socialist figure and founder
former bureaucrat, is the current (as of of the Samajwadi Party. He served three Sol.205.(c) Nepal.
October 2024) Governor of Tamil Nadu. times as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Vinay Mohan Kwatra served as the 34th
His award: Padma Vibhushan (2023). Foreign Secretary of India, from May
Q.198. Who among the following was the 2022 till July 2024 and is the
Former Secretary (HRD), Information and Q.202. Who among the following was Ambassador of India to the United States
Broadcasting (I&B) and has been appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor starting from August 2024. Previously, he
appointed as the advisor to the Prime (CEA) to the Indian government in 2022? has served as the Ambassador of India
Minister of India in October 2021? SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (2nd Shift) to France and Nepal. Indian
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (1st Shift) (a) Venkatramanan Anantha Nageswaran Ambassadors/High Commissioner to
(a) Shri Apurva Chandra (b) PK Sinha (b) Kaushik Basu Foreign Countries (as of August 2024):
Sudhakar Dalela (Bhutan), Santosh Jha Q.209. ________ was sworn in as Central Q.212. Who was appointed as the Chief
(High Commissioner in Sri Lanka), Munu Vigilance Commissioner on 29 May Economic Advisor to the Government of
Mahawar (High Commissioner in 2023. India in the year 2022?
Maldives), Pradeep Kumar Rawat SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift) SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(China). (a) Arti C Srivastava (a) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
(b) Uday Veer Singh (b) S Somanath
Q.206. In February 2023, BVR
(c) Sarvan Kumar (c) V Anantha Nageswaran
Subrahmanyam was appointed as the
(d) Praveen Kumar Srivastava (d) R Rangarajan
______.
SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Sol.209.(d) Praveen Kumar Srivastava. Sol.212.(c) V Anantha Nageswaran. He
(a) Chief Vigilance Commissioner The Central Vigilance Commission, is an Indian economist and the 18th
(b) Comptroller General Of India established in 1964 on the Chief Economic Advisor to the
(c) CEO NITI Ayog recommendations of the Santhanam Government of India. The Chief
(d) Chief Election Commissioner Committee on Prevention of Corruption. Economic Adviser (CEA) to the
Its Commissioners are appointed by the Government of India, equivalent to a
Sol.206.(c) CEO NITI Ayog. The NITI
President of India. Term - She/He holds Secretary, heads the Economic Division
Aayog (National Institution for
the office for 4 years. Removal - She/He of the Department of Economic Affairs
Transforming India) is the apex public
can be removed or suspended from the and oversees the Indian Economic
policy think tank of the Indian
office by the President on the ground of Service. J. J. Anjaria was the first Chief
government. It was established on 1
misbehavior but only after the Supreme Economic Adviser to the Government of
January 2015, replacing the Planning
Court has held an inquiry into his case India.
Commission. Prime Minister is the
and recommended action against him.
ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog. Q.213. Dinesh K Tripathi was appointed
Planning Commission set up in 1950. Q.210. In January 2023, Captain Shiva as ______ in January, 2024
Jawahar lal Nehru was the first chairman Chouhan was in the news for being the SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift)
of the planning commission and the first first women officer to be deployed at (a) Vice chief of Naval Staff
deputy chairman of the planning which battlefield ? (b) Chief of Naval Staff
commission was Gurjarilal Nanda. SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (4th shift) (c) Rear Admiral
(a) Kargil (b) Leh (c) Dras (d) Siachen (d) Chief of Personnel
Q.207. As of March 2024, who among
the following is the Chairperson of the Sol.210.(d) Siachen. It is the highest Sol.213.(a) Vice Chief of Naval Staff.
National Green Tribunal? battlefield in the world. First in India The Indian Navy is the naval branch of
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (1st shift) (Female) : Sarla Thakral - First female the Indian Armed Forces, with the
(a) Ajay Narayan Jha pilot in India. Surekha Yadav - First President of India as its Supreme
(b) Prakash Shrivastava female train driver in India. Captain Commander. Its primary mission is to
(c) Swatanter Kumar Lakshmi Sehgal - First female army safeguard the nation's maritime borders,
(d) Lokeshwar Singh Panta officer in India. Bhawana Kanth - First and its motto is "Sham No Varunah,"
female fighter pilot in India. Durba meaning "May the Lord of Water be
Sol.207.(b) Prakash Shrivastava. The
Banerjee - First female airline pilot in auspicious unto us". The Navy's
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 led to
India. Ashapurna Devi - First woman to headquarters is in New Delhi. Navy Day is
the establishment of the National Green
get Jnanpith award. celebrated annually on 4th December.
Tribunal (NGT). The NGT was officially
operationalized in 2011. It is a Q.211. Who among the following was Q.214. Ajit Kumar Mohanty took over the
specialized body in India that handles appointed to the UN tax committee in charge of Chairman, _____, in May 2023.
cases related to environmental July 2021, as a member for the 2021 to SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift)
protection and the conservation of 2025 term? (a) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
forests and other natural resources. SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (1st shift) (b) National Commission for Backward
(a) Rasmi Ranjan Das (b) Vivek Singh Classes
Q.208. Who was the chief coordinator for
(c) Vipul Bansal (d) TV Somanathan (c) National Human Rights Commission
the G20 summit which held in India in
of India
2023? Sol.211.(a) Rasmi Ranjan Das. The (d) Atomic Energy Commission
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift) United Nations Committee of Experts on
(a) Vijay Gokhale International Cooperation in Tax Matters, Sol.214.(d) Atomic Energy Commission.
(b) S Jaishankar also known as the UN Tax Committee, is Formed in - August 1948. It is the
(c) Harsh Vardhan Shringla responsible for strengthening governing body of the Department of
(d) Vinay Kwatra international cooperation on tax matters. Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of
Sol.208.(c) Harsh Vardhan Shringla. The The committee's work includes: Policy India. The DAE is under the direct charge
G20 is an international forum comprising and guidance, Sustainable development, of the Prime Minister. Preceding agency -
governments and central bank governors Capacity building, Convention and treaty Department of Scientific Research.
from 19 countries, the European Union updates, Focus on developing countries.
The committee's agenda includes: Q.215. Which of the following persons
(EU), and the African Union (AU). was sworn in as chief of the Central
Founded in 1999, the G20 addresses Digitalized and globalized economy,
Environmental taxes, Extractive Information Commission of India in
global economic and financial issues. November 2023 ?
The 19th G20 Summit will be held in industries taxes, Health taxes, Wealth
taxes, Transfer pricing, Tax treaties. SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (4th shift)
November 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
(a) Divya Prakash Sinha under the Ministry of Micro, Small and (b) Satinder Kumar Lambah
(b) Bimal Julka Medium Enterprises. (c) Ruchira Kamboj
(c) Heeralal Samariya (d) Nirupama Menon Rao
(d) Yashovardhan Azad Q.219. On the 74th republic day of India,
President of Egypt, ____________ was the Sol.222.(c) Ruchira Kamboj.
Sol.215.(c) Heeralal Samariya. Central Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade. United Nations Commission for Social
Information Commission of India: SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (1st shift) Development: Headquarters in New York
Formed on 12 October 2005. First (a) Muhammad Hosni El Sayed Mubarak (USA), Its primary purpose is to advance
Central information Commissioners - (b) Adly Mahmoud Mansour social development and formulate
Wajahat Habibullah. (c) Abdel Fattah El-Sisi policies and recommendations to
(d) Gamal Abdel Nasser Husain address global social issues.
Q.216. _____ was appointed British High
Commissioner to India in April 2024. Sol.219.(c) Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Q.223. __________ was named as the new
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift) Republic day parade chief guests: First Shiv Sena president at the party national
(a) Lindy Cameron (b) Philip Barton (1950) - Sukarno (President of executive
(c) Dominic Asquith (d) Nicholas Fenn Indonesia), Second (1951) - King meeting in Mumbai in 2023.
Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah (the king of SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (1st shift)
Sol.216.(a) Lindy Cameron. Nepal). 75th (2024) - Emmanuel Macron (a) Eknath Shinde
An Ambassador is the chief diplomat in (French President). (b) Narayan Rane
an embassy. They are typically stationed (c) Rahul Ramesh Shewale
at an embassy in the capital city of the Q.220. BVR Subrahmanyam was (d) Aditya Uddhav Thackeray
host country. High commissioners appointed as the _____, in February 2023.
represent one Commonwealth country to SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (2nd shift) Sol.223.(a) Eknath Shinde. He is an
another Commonwealth country. They (a) Chairman of UPSC Indian politician who is serving as the
are the head of a diplomatic mission, (b) CEO of NITI Aayog 20th and Chief Minister of Maharashtra
which is usually called a high (c) CEO of IBRD since 30 June 2022 (as of September,
commission, instead of an embassy. (d) Chairman of NITI Aayog 2024). Shiv Sena is a political party
founded in 1966 by Bal Thackeray.
Q.217. Who is Chairman of the Union Sol.220.(b) CEO of NITI Aayog. NITI
Public Service Commission as on 31 (National Institution for Transforming Q.224. Who among the following has
March 2024? India) Aayog (instituted in 2015) was been elected as the 36th President of
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (2nd shift) constituted to replace the Planning BCCI ?
(a) Shri Manoj Soni Commission (instituted in 1950). The SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift)
(b) Shri BN Jha former Planning Commission Secretary (a) Roger Binny (b) Anil Kumble
(c) Ms. Smita Nagaraj Sindhushree Khullar appointed its first (c) Sourav Ganguly (d) Chetan Sharma
(d) Mrs. Preeti Sudan CEO. Its Governing Council is chaired by Sol.224.(a) Roger Binny.
the Prime Minister and includes Chief Raymond Eustace Grant Govan was the
Sol.217.(a) Shri Manoj Soni. Ministers of all states and Union
The Union Public Service Commission first BCCI president. BCCI was formed in
Territories with legislatures, and Lt. 1928 and India finally made its Test
(UPSC) is the central recruiting agency Governors of other Union Territories.
responsible for the appointment and debut in 1932, after which a national
examination of All India Services and Q.221. In March 2023, Rashmi Shukla competition followed in 1934, named the
Group A and B Central Services. Formed was appointed as the Director General of Ranji Trophy after KS Ranjitsinhji.
on 1st October 1926, its headquarters is which organisation? Headquarter - Wankhede Stadium in
in New Delhi, and Ross Barker was its SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (2nd shift) Mumbai.
first chairman. The chairman and other (a) Sashastra Seema Bal Q.225. In 2023, the President of which of
members of the UPSC are appointed by (b) Border Security Force the following countries was invited as
the President of India. (c) Central Reserve Police Force the chief guest at India's Republic Day
(d) Indo-Tibetan Border Police celebration?
Q.218. In July 2021, which of the
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift)
following persons declared Sol.221.(a) Sashastra Seema Bal. It was
(a) United States of America (b) Egypt
herself/himself brand ambassador of Formed on 20 December 1963. Motto :
(c) Japan (d) Russia
'Khadi Prakritik Paint', made from cow Service, Security and Brotherhood.
dung by the Khadi and Village Industries Headquarters : New Delhi. Other Sol.225.(b) Egypt (Abdel Fattah el-Sisi).
Commission ? organization and foundation year : Border Republic Day is the day when India marks
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (1st shift) Security Force (BSF) - 1 December 1965, and celebrates the date on which the
(a) Nirmala Sitharaman Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) - 27 Constitution of India came into effect on
(b) Nitin Gadkari July 1939, Indo-Tibetan Border Police 26 January 1950. Between 1950 and
(c) Rajnath Singh (ITBP) - 1962. 1954, Republic Day parades were held at
(d) Narendra Singh Tomar Irwin Stadium (National Stadium),
Q.222. What was the name of the person
Kingsway, Red Fort and Ramlila Maidan.
Sol.218.(b) Nitin Gadkari. The Khadi and who has been elected as the Chair of the
President of Indonesia (Sukarno) - First
Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is 62nd session of the United Nations
Chief Guest (1950). King Tribhuvan Bir
a statutory body formed in 1957 under Commission for Social Development ?
Bikram Shah (Nepal) - Second Chief
the 'Khadi and Village Industries SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (4th shift)
Guest of the Republic Day Parade (1951).
Commission Act of 1956'. It comes (a) BM Vinod Kumar
Q.226. Radheshyam Barle, a recipient of (a) Pankaj Chaudhary (c) Lt. Gen. Punita Arora
Padma Shri in 2021, is an exponent of (b) Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad (d) Lt. Gen. Madhuri kanitkar
which of the following dance forms ? (c) Ajay Seth
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift) (d) Narendra Singh Tomar Sol.233.(a) Colonel Geeta Rana.
(a) Pali (b) Diwari (c) Panthi (d) Karma In 2019, the government announced the
Sol.229.(d) Narendra Singh Tomar. induction of women as soldiers or
Sol.226.(c) Panthi. It is a folk dance form This Advisory Group formed for Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) in
that originated in the Chhattisgarh region streamlining the development of the the military police. Currently, women
and is associated with the Satnami Bamboo sector under the restructured make up 3.80% of the Army's officer
community. Other folk dances of National Bamboo Mission (NBM) which corps. Colonel Shuchita Shekhar has
Chhattisgarh: Pandwani, Raut Nacha, was launched during 2018-19 as a become the first woman officer of the
Karma, Suwa Dance. The Diwari dance is Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). Army Service Corps to assume
a folk dance from the Bundelkhand command of a Communication Zone
region of Uttar Pradesh. Q.230. Who launched the Capacity Mechanical Transport Battalion. Lt. Gen.
Building Plan (CBP) for Government Punita Arora is to be the first lady
Q.227. Who has been named the new Employees in September 2023? Lieutenant General of the Indian Army. Lt.
CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 4) Gen. Madhuri Kanitkar is the third woman
Authority of India (FSSAI) in December (a) Dr. Subhas Sarkar in the Indian Armed Forces to be
2022? (b) Dr. Virendra Kumar promoted to a Three-star rank.
Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 4) (c) Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey
(a) Prasanna K Sharma (d) Dr Jitendra Singh Q.234. Who was appointed as the
(b) Ganji Kamala V Rao Chairman of National Bank for Financing
Sol.230.(d) Dr Jitendra Singh. This Plan Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)
(c) Ramesh Chander
was launched for the Government in October 2021 ?
(d) Manish Mani Tiwari
Employees. The CBP is a new initiative to Matriculation Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
Sol.227.(b) Ganji Kamala V Rao. The train officers and rationalise deployment (a) NR Narayana Murthy
Food Safety and Standards Authority of of officers and staff depending on the (b) Nandan Nilekani
India (FSSAI) is a statutory body under skills and acquired competencies. (c) Uday Kotak
the Ministry of Health and Family (d) KV Kamath
Q.231. Who has taken over as the new
Welfare, Government of India. It
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Sol.234.(d) KV Kamath. NaBFID was set
regulates the manufacture, storage,
the Railway Board since January 2023? up in 2021, by an Act of the Parliament
distribution, sale, and import of food
Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 1) (The National Bank for Financing
articles while establishing standards to
(a) Rashmi Verma Infrastructure and Development Act,
ensure food safety. The FSSAI was
(b) Udai Singh Kumawat 2021). It was established to facilitate and
established by the Food Safety and
(c) Sansar Chand Bardai support the financing of infrastructure
Standards Act, 2006, and was formed on
(d) Anil Kumar Lahoti projects in India. NR Narayana Murthy
5 September 2008. Its headquarters are
located in New Delhi. Sol.231.(d) Anil Kumar Lahoti. and Nandan Nilekani are both among the
Jaya Varma Sinha was the first woman co-founders of Infosys. Uday Kotak is the
Q.228. Who was appointed as the founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank.
to hold the position. As of September
chairman of the Insurance Regulatory
2024, Satish Kumar is the Chairman and Q.235. Who had headed SEBI's High
and Development Authority of India
CEO of the Railway Board. Powered Steering Committee on Cyber
(IRDAI) in March 2022?
Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Q.232. Who among the following is to Security post expansion to the
(a) JB Mohapatra succeed Air Marshal Sandeep Singh as six-member committee in September
(b) Debasish Panda Vice Chief of Indian Air Force in 2023? 2022?
(c) Rajesh Bhushan Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 1) Matriculation Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
(d) Supratim Bandyopadhyay (a) Amar Preet Singh (a) Navin Kumar Singh
(b) Vivek Ram Chaudhari (b) Shambhu Kumar
Sol.228.(b) Debasish Panda. (c) Simanchala Dash
(c) Harjit Singh Arora
IRDAI is a statutory body formed under (d) Manish Mani Tiwari
(d) Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
an Act of Parliament founded in 1999, for
the overall supervision and development Sol.232.(a) Amar Preet Singh. Sol.235.(a) Navin Kumar Singh. The
of the insurance sector in India. Head Indian Air Force Day is celebrated every Securities and Exchange Board of India
Office : Hyderabad. It is a 10-member year on 8th October to mark the (SEBI) is the regulatory authority for the
body - A chairman, five full-time foundation of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in securities and commodity markets in
members, and four part-time members 1932. First Chief of Air Staff of India Air India, operating under the Ministry of
appointed by the Government of India. Marshal Sir Thomas Elmhirst. Finance, Government of India. It was
established on 12 April 1988 as an
Q.229. In December 2022, the Union Q.233. Who is the first woman to lead an executive body. SEBI was granted
Agriculture Ministry formed an advisory Indian Army unit near the China border in statutory powers on 30 January 1992
group for streamlining the development Ladakh ? through the SEBI Act, 1992. Headquarter
of the bamboo sector. Who among the Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 4) : Mumbai. Other committee of SEBI :
following approved the committee? (a) Colonel Geeta Rana Advisory Committee on Listing
Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 4) (b) Colonel Shuchita Shekhar Obligations and Disclosures (2024)-
Chaired by Shri. R. Gandhi ; Ad-hoc Q.239. Who among the following was various activities related to the trade,
Expert Committee to Review Ownership appointed as the Chairman of the 22nd procurement, and export of cotton.
and Economic Structure of Clearing law commission in November 2022? Incorporated on July 31, 1970, under the
Corporations (2024)- Chaired by Ms. Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 4) Companies Act of 1956, CCI operates
Usha Thorat. (a) Justice D Y Chandrachud under the Textile Policy of 1985 issued
(b) Justice (retd) S Abdul Nazeer by the Ministry of Textiles. Its
Q.236. Who has been appointed as the (c) Justice T K Shankar headquarters is located in Mumbai.
new Chairman of the National Highways (d) Justice (retd) Rituraj Awasthi
Authority of India (NHAI) in December Q.242. In February 2023, who among the
2022 ? Sol.239.(d) Justice (retd) Rituraj following was appointed as the external
Higher Secondary 20/06/2024 (Shift - 2) Awasthi. The 22nd Law Commission was auditor of ILO for a four-year term?
(a) Santosh Kumar Yadav constituted with effect from February 21, Graduate Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
(b) Gajender Sharma 2020, for a three-year term. The Law (a) Sanjeev Shankar Dubey
(c) Dinesh Menon Commission of India is a non-statutory (b) Arun Goel
(d) Anshul Mishra body. The first Law Commission of (c) Praveen Kumar Srivastav
independent India was established in (d) GC Murmu
Sol.236.(a) Santosh Kumar Yadav. The 1955 under the chairmanship of M. C.
National Highways Authority of India Setalvad, who was the first Attorney Sol.242.(d) GC Murmu. He is the 14th
(NHAI) was established by an Act of General of India. The first pre - and current (As of September 2024)
Parliament in 1988 and operates under independence Law Commission in India Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
the Ministry of Road Transport and was formed in 1834, chaired by Lord India is a founder member of the
Highways. Its primary role is to develop, Macaulay. International Labour Organization, which
maintain, and manage the National came into existence in 1919. The ILO has
Highways assigned by the Government Q.240. Indian Renewable Energy 187 Members (As of September 2024).
of India, becoming operational in Development Agency (IREDA) has signed
February 1995. a loan agreement with SJVN Green Q.243. Who was appointed as the
Energy for financing over ₹4,000 crores chairman of the National Commission
Q.237. Who has been appointed as the for the 1000 MW solar power project at for Backward classes in December 2022?
new Chairperson of the New Delhi Bikaner, Rajasthan. Who is the current Graduate Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
International Arbitration Centre in chairman and managing director of (a) Dr. Manoj Soni
December 2022? Indian Renewable Energy Development (b) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir
Higher Secondary 21/06/2024 (Shift - 2) Agency (IREDA) in 2023? (c) Arun Haldar
(a) Justice Vinod G Khandare Higher Secondary 24/06/2024 (Shift - 2) (d) Vijay Sampla
(b) Justice Ajay Kumar (a) Dinesh Menon (b) Pradip Kumar Das
(c) Justice Krishnendra Pratap Singh Sol.243.(b) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir. The
(c) Anshul Mishra (d) CL Guleria
(d) Justice Hemant Gupta National Commission for Backward
Sol.240.(b) Pradip Kumar Das. The Classes (NCBC) is a constitutional body
Sol.237.(d) Justice Hemant Gupta was Indian Renewable Energy Development under the Ministry of Social Justice and
previously the Chief Justice of the Agency Limited (IREDA) is a public sector Empowerment. It has been accorded
Madhya Pradesh High Court, and also enterprise that provides financial constitutional status through the 102nd
served as a Judge in the Patna and assistance and services for projects Amendment Act, 2018 whereby Article
Punjab and Haryana High Courts. Justice related to renewable energy sources and 338B has been inserted. It was initially
Pratap Krishna Lohra, a former judge of energy efficiency/conservation. formed in 1993 under the National
the Rajasthan High Court, is the 13th Established in 1987, IREDA is a Navratna Commission for Backward Classes Act,
Lokayukta of Rajasthan. organization owned by the Government 1993.

Q.238. In May 2023, Ravneet Kaur was in of India and is administratively overseen
the news due to her appointment as the by the Ministry of New and Renewable States
________. Energy (MNRE). Its headquarters are in
Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 2) New Delhi. Q.244. In 2021, Union Minister Jitendra
(a) Chairperson of Competition Singh inaugurated the X-band Doppler
Q.241. Who has been appointed as the
Commission of India Weather Radar to provide improved
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)
(b) Chief Election Commissioner of India forecasts. Where was it inaugurated?
of Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) in
(c) Election Commissioner of India SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024
2023?
(d) Chief Vigilance Commissioner (a) Ladakh (b) Puducherry
Higher Secondary 26/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
(c) Chandigarh (d) Jammu
Sol.238.(a) The Competition (a) Sushil R Gaikwad
Commission of India (CCI) is the national (b) Krishnendra Pratap Singh Sol.244.(d) Jammu. X-band Doppler
competition regulator under the Ministry (c) Prabhat Kumar Tripathi Weather Radar (DWR) - It helps in
of Corporate Affairs. It enforces the (d) Lalit Kumar Gupta providing real-time monitoring and
Competition Act, 2002, to promote fair reporting of weather events affecting the
Sol.241.(d) Lalit Kumar Gupta.
competition and prevent anti-competitive Jammu region. It was beneficial in
The Cotton Corporation of India Limited
practices. It became fully operational in offering weather forecasts for various
(CCI) is a central public sector
2009, with Dhanendra Kumar as its first sectors, including agriculture and
undertaking under the Ministry of
chairman. tourism, especially for the pilgrims of
Textiles, Government of India, involved in
Mata Vaishno Devi. X-band radar emits
radio waves in the X-band of the (a) Rajasthan (b) Bihar Sampada Yojana in March 2023?
electromagnetic spectrum, which is (c) Odisha (d) Jharkhand SSC MTS 16/10/2024 (1st Shift)
between 8–12 GHz. Developed By : The (a) Chhattisgarh (b) Punjab
DWR has been designed and developed Sol.248.(b) Bihar. Bihar, with 33.76%, and (c) Karnataka (d) Madhya Pradesh
by ISRO and manufactured by Bharat Jharkhand, with 28.81%, have the highest
Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru. proportions of populations experiencing Sol.252.(a) Chhattisgarh. Mukhya Mantri
multidimensional poverty. The "National Vriksh Sampada Yojana: The scheme
Q.245. S Abdul Nazeer was appointed as Multidimensional Poverty Index: A aims to promote tree plantation and
the Governor of _______ in February 2023. Progress Review 2023," published by NITI increase the state's green cover. Under
SSC MTS 07/10/2024 (1st Shift) Aayog on July 17, highlights a significant this initiative, the government provides
(a) Kerala (b) Maharashtra reduction in multidimensional poverty subsidies for tree plantation on land,
(c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Goa across India. supporting both environmental
conservation and economic benefits for
Sol.245.(c) Andhra Pradesh. Governors Q.249. In October 2023, Indrasena Reddy local farmers​.
and state (as of Nov 2024) Shri Haribhau Nallu has been appointed the Governor
Kisanrao Bagde - Rajasthan. Shri Jishnu of which of the following states in India? Q.253. In October 2023, Raghubar Das
Dev Varma - Telangana. Shri Om SSC MTS 09/10/2024 (3rd Shift) has been appointed the Governor of
Prakash Mathur - Sikkim. Shri Santosh (a) Goa (b) Tripura (c) Assam (d) Kerala which of the following states of India?
Kumar Gangwar - Jharkhand. Shri Ramen SSC MTS 17/10/2024 (1st Shift)
Deka - Chhattisgarh. Shri C H Sol.249.(b) Tripura. As of November (a) West Bengal (b) Maharashtra
Vijayashankar - Meghalaya. Shri C.P. 2024, Governor of States: Goa - (c) Odisha (d) Chhattisgarh
Radhakrishnan - Maharashtra. Shri Gulab Sreedharan Pillai, Assam - Lakshman
Chand Kataria - Punjab and as Prasad Acharya, Kerala - Arif Sol.253.(c) Odisha is the eighth-largest
Administrator of the UT of Chandigarh. Mohammad Khan. state by area, with Bhubaneswar as its
Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya - Assam capital. Harekrushna Mahatab was the
Q.250. In July 2023, Tribhuvaneshwar first Chief Minister of Odisha. As of
and additional charge of Manipur. Saran Singh Deo was appointed as November 2024, Mohan Charan Majhi is
Q.246. As on February 2024, Yanthungo Deputy Chief Minister of which of the the Chief Minister of Odisha.
Patton is the Deputy Chief Minister of following states?
which of the following states? SSC MTS 14/10/2024 (1st Shift) Q.254. Who was sworn in as the
SSC MTS 07/10/2024 (2nd Shift) (a) West Bengal (b) Jharkhand Governor of Chhattisgarh in February
(a) Sikkim (b) Meghalaya (c) Chhattisgarh (d) Odisha 2023 ?
(c) Assam (d) Nagaland SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (1st Shift)
Sol.250.(c) Chhattisgarh. As of (a) Ramesh Bais
Sol.246.(d) Nagaland is a state in the November 2024, Chief Ministers (CMs) (b) Satyadev Narayan Arya
northeastern region of India. It became and Governors for the states and Union (c) Biswabhusan Harichandan
the 16th state of India on December 1, Territories (UTs) in India: Chhattisgarh - (d) Anusuiya Uikey
1963, after its bifurcation from Assam. Vishnu Deo Sai (CM) and Ramen Deka
Capital - Kohima. As of November 2024, (Governor). West Bengal - Mamata Sol.254.(c) Biswabhusan Harichandan.
Neiphiu Rio is the current Chief Minister Banerjee (CM) and Dr CV Ananda Bose Chhattisgarh, a landlocked state in
of Nagaland. (Governor). Jharkhand - Shri Hemant Central India, was formed on November
Soren (CM) and Shri Santosh Kumar 1, 2000, after separating from Madhya
Q.247. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Gangwar (Governor). Odisha - Shri Pradesh. As of 2024, Chief Minister of
Kumar Sinha became the Deputy Chief Mohan Charan Majhi (CM) and Shri Chhattisgarh - Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy
Minister of ________on 28 January 2024. Raghubar Das (Governor). Chief Ministers - Arun Sao. The first
SSC MTS 07/10/2024 (3rd Shift) Governor of Chhattisgarh was Dinesh
(a) Odisha (b) West Bengal Q.251. Which state received the Nandan Sahay.
(c) Bihar (d) Jharkhand Sportstar ACES Best State for the
Promotion of Sport award in 2024? Q.255. In January 2023, who was sworn
Sol.247.(c) Bihar. On January 28, 2024, SSC MTS 14/10/2024 (3rd Shift) in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the
Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Haryana ninth time?
resigned and rejoined the BJP-led (c) Odisha (d) Punjab SSC MTS 29/10/2024 (1st Shift)
National Democratic Alliance (NDA), (a) Tejaswi Yadav (b) Sushil Modi
marking a political shift in the state. Sol.251.(a) Tamil Nadu. The Sportstar (c) Nitish Kumar (d) Lalu Yadav
Bihar's Vidhan Sabha has 243 seats, with Aces Awards also recognize other sports
40 Lok Sabha and 16 Rajya Sabha seats. achievements, including: Sportsman of Sol.255.(c) Nitish Kumar. Bihar has a
The first Chief Minister of Bihar was Sri the Year: Neeraj Chopra won the award bicameral legislature, with the Bihar
Krishna Sinha, and the current Governor for men, and Hardik Singh won for team Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly)
is Rajendra Arlekar. sports. Sportswoman of the Year: Sift and Vidhan Parishad (Legislative
Kaur Samra won for individual sports, Council). As of 2024, Current Governor of
Q.248. According to National and Vandana Katariya won for team Bihar - Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023 (A sports. Best Corporate for Promotion of First chief minister of Bihar - Shri Krishna
Progress Review), which state has the Sports: Tata Steel. Sinha.
highest proportion of multidimensionally
poor people (Headcount Ratio)? Q.252. Which of the following states Q.256. On 16 February 2023, who was
SSC MTS 09/10/2024 (1st Shift) launched Mukhya Mantri Vriksh sworn in as the new Governor of Sikkim
at Raj Bhawan, Gangtok? Indian politician from Himachal Pradesh Raja Mahendra Pratap was an Indian
SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (1st Shift) representing the Indian National freedom fighter, journalist, writer,
(a) Pawan Chamling Congress (INC). Since December 11, revolutionary, President in the Provisional
(b) Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil 2022, he has served as the first Deputy Government of India, which served as the
(c) Lakshman Prasad Acharya Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. The Indian Government-in-exile during World
(d) Ganga Prasad INC, commonly known as the Congress War I from Kabul.
Party, is a major political party in India
Sol.256.(c) Lakshman Prasad Acharya. with deep roots across the country, Q.263. Which government honoured a
As of December 2024: Chief Minister of founded on December 28, 1885. distinguished percussionist named
Sikkim - Prem Singh Tamang, Governor - Pandit Anindo Chatterjee with the Banga
Om Prakash Mathur. Sikkim Statehood Q.260. Which Indian state's cabinet Vibhushan Award in 2022 ?
Day is celebrated on May 16th every year. approved the proposal for SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (1st Shift)
It marks the day in 1975 when Sikkim recommending the inclusion of the Kui (a) Assam (b) Tripura
became the 22nd state of India. Capital language in the eighth schedule in July (c) West Bengal (d) Jharkhand
of Sikkim - Gangtok. 2023?
SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (2nd Shift) Sol.263.(c) West Bengal. Pandit Anindo
Q.257. In june 2023, which state (a) Karnataka (b) West Bengal Chatterjee is an Indian tabla player from
government among the following has (c) Odisha (d) Tamil Nadu the Farrukhabad Gharana school. The
announced the 'Shakti' scheme for free Banga Bibhushan Samman is a title
bus travel for women and trans people Sol.260.(c) Odisha. The Odisha state established by the West Bengal
within the state? cabinet approved a proposal to include government on July 25, 2011, to honor
SSC MTS 11/11/2024 (1st Shift) the Kui language in the 8th schedule of individuals for their contributions in
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Telangana the Constitution of India, with no various fields. The first recipient of this
(c) Kerala (d) Karnataka financial implications. The Kui language award was Amala Shankar.
is primarily spoken in districts like
Sol.257.(d) Karnataka. The Shakti Phulbani (Kondhamal), Boudh, Koraput, Q.264. As for the year 2020-21, which of
scheme, launched on June 11, 2023, is Kalahandi, Rayagada, Nayagarh, Ganjam, the following states had the lowest
among the five flagship guarantee Gajapati, Nabarangpur, Sonepur, Angul, unemployment rate among persons aged
programs introduced by the Congress and Dhenkanal in southern and central 15 years and above?
government after taking office last year. Odisha. Closely related to Gondi and SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
Aimed at empowering women by Kuvi, it is written in the Odia script. (a) Sikkim (b) Madhya Pradesh
improving their mobility, the scheme has (c) Gujarat (d) Chhattisgarh
led to a daily average increase of 23.17 Q.261. In January 2023, the Chief
lakh passengers on State-run transport, Minister's Residential Land Rights Sol.264.(c) Gujarat. During 2022-23,
according to the Transport Department. Scheme (Mukhyamantri Awasiya Bhu Unemployment Rate (UR) on usual status
Adhikar Yojana) was launched in which for persons of age 15 years and above :
Q.258. As on February 2024, Nitish Indian state? Goa (9.7%), Kerala (7.0%), Haryana
Kumar is the 9th time Chief Minister of SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (3rd Shift) (6.1%), Meghalaya (6.0%), Lakshadweep
which state? (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Haryana (11.1%), Tripura (1.4%), Madhya Pradesh
SSC MTS 11/11/2024 (2nd Shift) (c) Punjab (d) Uttar Pradesh (1.6%), Assam (1.7%), Chhattisgarh
(a) Odisha (b) Chattisgarh (2.4%), Sikkim (2.2%).
(c) Bihar (d) Jharkhand Sol.261.(a) Madhya Pradesh. The Chief
Minister's Residential Land Rights Q.265. Which of the following Indian
Sol.258.(c) Bihar. Nitish Kumar (born Scheme (Mukhyamantri Awasiya Bhu states has the least number of
March 1, 1951) is an Indian politician Adhikar Yojana) was launched in Madhya operational airports as of 2022?
serving as the 22nd Chief Minister of Pradesh in January 2023. The scheme SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Bihar since February 22, 2015. He aims to provide residential plots to (a) Bihar (b) Maharashtra
previously held the office from 2005 to eligible families in populated areas within (c) Mizoram (d) Karnataka
2014 and briefly in 2000. He is Bihar’s each gram panchayat region in rural
longest-serving Chief Minister, currently Sol.265.(c) Mizoram. As of September
areas. Each beneficiary will receive a plot 2024, there are 157 operational airports
in his 9th term. Shri Krishna Singh, also of around 600 square feet for home
known as Shri Babu, was Bihar's first in India. Uttar Pradesh has the highest
construction under schemes like the number of operational airports in India.
Chief Minister, serving from 1946 to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
1961. India is the third-largest domestic
Q.262. In 2021, in which of the following aviation market in the world, after the
Q.259. On 11th December 2022, who states did the Prime Minister lay the USA and China.
among the following took over as the foundation stone for the Raja Mahendra
Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Q.266. As per the report of the NITI
Pratap Singh State University? Aayog in 2023, which among the
Pradesh? SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
SSC MTS 11/11/2024 (3rd Shift) following states in India has the lowest
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Gujarat percentage of the total population that is
(a) Mukesh Agnihotri (c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Nagaland
(b) Jairam Thakur multidimensionally poor?
(c) Shiv Pratap Shukla Sol.262.(a) Uttar Pradesh. SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
(d) Vikramaditya Singh Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State (a) Goa (b) Kerala
University is being established in Aligarh. (c) Sikkim (d) Uttarakhand
Sol.259.(a) Mukesh Agnihotri. He is an
Sol.266.(b) Kerala. According to the Q.270. Which of the following state is Q.274. In July 2021, which state
National Multidimensional Poverty Index the best governed state in the large government announced the creation of
(MPI) 2023, Bihar, with 33.76%, followed states category as per the Public Affairs an independent department to protect
by Jharkhand with 28.81%, are the states Index, 2020, which was released by the and preserve the ‘faith, culture and
with the highest proportion of population Public Affairs Centre, a non-profit traditions of tribes and indigenous
experiencing multidimensional poverty. organisation? communities’ of the state?
This report is released by the NITI Aayog. SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift) SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (3rd shift)
(a) Odisha (b) Kerala (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Bihar
Q.267. According to the Tea Board of (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Bihar (c) Karnataka (d) Assam
India's report (2021-22), which group of
states in India is the largest tea Sol.270.(b) Kerala. The Public Affairs Sol.274.(d) Assam. The department of
producer? Index for 2020 ranked states and union Indigenous and Tribal Faith and Culture
SSC CGL 25/09/2024 (2nd Shift) territories based on governance has been created to act as the Nodal
(a) Andhra Pradesh and Kerala performance, considering three pillars: Department for the promotion,
(b) Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand equity, growth, and sustainability. Large formulation,and implementation of
(c) West Bengal and Assam States Category: Kerala topped the list, policies and programs for the welfare
(d) Tamil Nadu and Kerala followed by Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and all-round development of the people
and Karnataka. Uttar Pradesh ranked the of Assam. Assam: Chief Minister -
Sol.267.(c) West Bengal and Assam. Tea lowest in this category. Small States Himanta Biswa Sarma (September
Board of India: Formation - 1 April 1954. Category: Goa emerged as the 2024). Governor - Lakshman Acharya
Headquarters - Kolkata, West Bengal. best-governed state. Union Territories - (September 2024). Number of districts -
The northern part of India is the biggest Chandigarh was ranked the highest. 35. Lok Sabha seats - 14. Rajya Sabha
producer at about 83% of the country's seats - 7.
annual tea production. India is the Q.271. Which state introduced India’s
second-largest producer of tea globally. first ‘Right to Health Care Act, 2022'? Q.275. In March 2023, the Uttarakhand
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (1st shift) government had approved how much
Q.268. According to Global (a) Chhattisgarh (b) Kerala horizontal reservation for statehood
Multidimensional poverty index (2022), (c) Assam (d) Rajasthan activists in state government jobs?
which of the following groups of states is SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (4th shift)
included in top 10 poorest states of Sol.271.(d) Rajasthan. (a) 15% (b) 5% (c) 8% (d) 10%
India? The Act emphasizes the government's
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift) commitment to provide all outpatient and Sol.275.(d) 10%. The decision was taken
(a) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu inpatient services including drugs, in the cabinet meeting held at
(b) Manipur and Nagaland diagnostics, emergency transport, etc, Bhararisain under the chairmanship of
(c) Meghalaya and Madhya Pradesh free at public health facilities to all Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The
(d) Punjab and Gujarat residents of the state. Cabinet also gave approval to the new
solar policy and to the proposal of
Sol.268.(c) Meghalaya and Madhya Q.272. As of August, 2023, which of the increasing MLA Local Area Development
Pradesh. The Global Multidimensional following states has India’s first fully Fund from 3 crore 75 lakh to 5 crore per
Poverty Index (MPI) 2022 was released functionally literate district? year.
by the United Nations Development SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Kerala Q.276. According to Agricultural
Poverty and Human Development (c) Goa (d) Maharashtra Statistics at a Glance 2022, Government
Initiative (OPHI). Bihar, Jharkhand, and of India, which state recorded the highest
Uttar Pradesh are identified as the Sol.272.(a) Madhya Pradesh. production of sugarcane?
poorest states in India according to this Tribal-dominated Mandla region has SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift)
report. become the first fully “functionally (a) Karnataka (b) Maharashtra
literate” district in the country. (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Gujarat
Q.269. April 2023, the Maharashtra
government has approved how much Q.273. According to the National Sol.276.(c) Uttar Pradesh.
percentage of reservation for Divyang Multidimensional poverty index 2021, Production of sugarcane: Second -
employees in promotions ? which of the following states has the Maharashtra, third - Karnataka. Under
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (4th shift) lowest percentage of population being rainfed conditions, it is cultivated in
(a) 3% (b) 5% (c) 4% (d) 2% multidimensional poor? sub-humid and humid climates. But it is
SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (2nd shift) largely an irrigated crop in India. In the
Sol.269.(c) 4%. The reservation will apply (a) Punjab (b) Maharashtra Indo-Gangetic plain, its cultivation is
to cadres where the recruitment through (c) Sikkim (d) Bihar largely concentrated in Uttar Pradesh.
direct service is less than 75%. The Sugarcane growing area in western India
Sol.273.(c) Sikkim. According to the
government established a Divyang is spread over Maharashtra and Gujarat.
National Multidimensional Poverty Index
department in December 2022, to
2021, Sikkim has the lowest percentage Q.277. According to Agricultural
safeguard the interests and welfare of
of people experiencing multidimensional Statistics at a Glance 2022, Government
differently-abled people. Maharashtra is
poverty, at only 5.27%. In contrast, Bihar of India, which state recorded the highest
the first state in the country to create a
has the highest percentage, with 33.76% production of Bajra?
dedicated department for differently
of its population being SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift)
abled people.
multidimensionally poor.
(a) Rajasthan (b) Haryana field of art by the government of which Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme launched
(c) Maharashtra (d) Madhya Pradesh Indian state? by the Union Ministry of Tourism in
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (3rd shift) January 2023?
Sol.277.(a) Rajasthan. The Agricultural (a) Rajasthan (b) Madhya Pradesh SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Statistics at a Glance 2022 report, (c) Telangana (d) Tamil Nadu (a) 67 (b) 21 (c) 45 (d) 30
published by the Government of India,
provides comprehensive data on various Sol.281.(b) Madhya Pradesh. Sol.284.(d) 30. Under Swadesh Darshan
aspects of Indian agriculture, including The Kalidas Samman was first awarded Scheme 2.0 (January 2023), the Centre
crop production, area under cultivation, in 1980. First recipients: Semmangudi has selected Dwarka and Dholavira in
yields, irrigation, and livestock. Srinivasa Iyer and Mallikarjun Mansur. Gujarat, Colva and Porvorim in Goa, and
State-wise records : Rice - West Bengal, Nalanda and Gaya in Bihar to develop
Wheat - Uttar Pradesh, Pulses - Madhya Schemes and projects them as holistic tourist destinations. The
Pradesh, Sugarcane - Uttar Pradesh, Swadesh Darshan Scheme was launched
Cotton - Gujarat, Tea - Assam. in 2015. Prominent circuits launched
Q.282. Under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima
under the scheme include the Buddhist
Yojana, the maximum premium payable
Q.278. The Tableau of which of the Circuit, North-East Circuit, Ramayana
by the farmers will be ________ for rabi
following states was given the title of Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, etc.
crops.
‘Best Tableau’ on Republic Day, 2023,
SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Afternoon) Q.285. The PM-SVANidhi Scheme (2020)
which was themed as ‘Manaskhand’?
(a) 3% (b) 1.5% (c) 6% (d) 4.5% is run by which Ministry of the
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift)
(a) Bihar (b) Jharkhand Government of India?
Sol.282. (b) 1.5%. The Pradhan Mantri
(c) Uttarakhand (d) Assam SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (1st Shift)
Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), launched in
(a) Ministry of Labour and Employment
2016, is a crop insurance scheme aimed
Sol.278.(c) Uttarakhand. The tableau of (b) Ministry of Finance
at supporting farmers in India. It provides
Maharashtra, displaying 'Sade Tin (c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
financial protection against crop losses
Shaktipithe & Nari Shakti,' received the (d) Ministry of Rural Development
due to natural calamities, pests, and
second-best award, while the tableau of
diseases. The scheme covers all food Sol.285.(c) Ministry of Housing and
Uttar Pradesh, showcasing the theme
and oilseed crops, with farmers paying a Urban Affairs. The PM Street Vendor's
'Ayodhya Deepotsav,' was awarded third
low premium. The government AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) aims
place in the 2023 Republic Day Parade.
subsidizes the remaining cost to ensure to empower street vendors (launched on
Q.279. As per the National accessibility for all farmers. PMFBY 1st June 2020) through not only loans
Multidimensional Poverty Index Report helps stabilize farmers' income and but also their holistic development and
2023, which of the following states has promotes agricultural sustainability. economic upliftment. The scheme offers
the least population concentration in the collateral-free working capital loans of up
Q.283. For the financial year 2022-23,
Multidimensional poverty index? to INR 10,000 for a one-year tenure,
which of the following schemes of the
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift) benefiting approximately 50 lakh street
Central Government provides an assured
(a) Goa (b) Sikkim vendors. This initiative is designed to
pension rate of 7.40% per annum,
(c) Kerala (d) Tamil Nadu help them resume their businesses in
payable monthly?
urban areas, including surrounding
Sol.279.(c) Kerala. NITI Aayog released SSC Stenographer 11/12/2024 (Afternoon)
peri-urban and rural regions.
the National Multidimensional Poverty (a) Niryat Rin Vikas Yojana
Index (MPI). Dimensions - Health, (b) Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana Q.286. In October 2023, Maharashtra
Education, and Standard of living. Uttar (c) Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana government planned which of the
Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha (d) Ayushman Sahakar Yojana following schemes to overhaul its
and Rajasthan recorded steepest decline medical system after the death of 38
Sol.283.(c) Pradhan Mantri Vaya
in number of MPI poor. patients in Nanded?
Vandana Yojana. The Pradhan Mantri
SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
Q.280. As per the National Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) is a
(a) Ayushman Maharashtra
Multidimensional Poverty Index Report pension scheme launched by the
(b) Vision 2035
2023, which of the following UTs has the Government of India in 2017, aimed at
(c) Sahakar Mitra
lowest poverty rate ? providing financial security to senior
(d) Arogya Mission
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift) citizens. It offers an assured return of 8%
(a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) Ladakh per annum, payable monthly, for a period Sol.286.(b) Vision 2035. In response to
(c) Lakshadweep (d) Puducherry of 10 years. The scheme is available to the deaths of patients at Nanded's
individuals aged 60 years and above. It Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical
Sol.280.(d) Puducherry.
can be purchased from the Life College, the Maharashtra government
National Multidimensional Poverty Index
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and launched the Arogya Mission to overhaul
(MPI) is released by NITI Aayog. MPI
is available both offline and online. its medical system. Mahatma Jyotirao
Report 2023: Highest Multidimensionally
PMVVY ensures a steady income for Pule Jan Arogya Yojana provides
poverty in Bihar, followed by Jharkhand,
elderly citizens and is designed to end-to-end cashless services for
Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya
protect them from financial instability. identified diseases through a network of
Pradesh. Lowest : Kerala.
service providers from the Government
Q.284. How many cities have been
Q.281. As of December 2022, the and Private sector.
selected to be developed as sustainable
‘Kalidas Samman’ award is given in the Q.287. What was the percentage
and responsible destinations as per the
increase in the disbursal of 'Pradhan SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (3rd Shift) set for 2019-2023. The mission has been
Mantri Mudra Yojana' (PMMY) loans in (a) Seven (b) Three (c) Nine (d) Five extended until March 2025. As of July
the first quarter of FY 2023-24 compared 2024, 100 cities have finished 90% of the
to the same quarter in the previous year, Sol.290.(d) Five. The New India Literacy total projects (7,188 projects). The
if the disbursal reached ₹81,597 crore, up Program (NILP) consists of five key Government of India has identified 100
from ₹62,650 crore? components - Foundational Literacy and cities for development under the Smart
SSC MTS 07/10/2024 (3rd Shift) Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Vocational Cities Mission.
(a) 23% (b) 27% (c) 15% (d) 20% Skills Development, Basic Education, and
Continuing Education. This scheme aims Q.294. What is the name of the scheme
Sol.287.(a) 23%. The Pradhan Mantri to cover non-literates aged 15 years and launched by the Government of India in
Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched in 2015, above in all districts of the country, with a 2023 to effectively resolve pending
provides financial support to micro and special focus on improving adult contractual disputes?
small enterprises in India. It offers loans education and reducing illiteracy. SSC MTS 18/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
up to ₹10 lakhs under three categories: (a) Vivad se Adhar II
Shishu (up to ₹50,000), Kishor (₹50,001 Q.291. What is the maximum amount of (b) Vivad se Janadhar I
to ₹5 lakhs), and Tarun (₹5 lakhs to ₹10 home loan the eligible beneficiaries can (c) Vivad se Vishwas II
lakhs). The scheme aims to promote get under the ‘Mo Ghara’ scheme (d) Vivad se Vishwas I
entrepreneurship, especially among launched by the Government of Odisha in
non-corporate and informal businesses. May 2023? Sol.294.(c) Vivad se Vishwas II.
It requires no collateral, ensuring SSC MTS 09/10/2024 (2nd Shift) It was announced in the Union Budget
accessibility for small business owners. (a) Upto ₹2 lakh (b) Upto ₹5.5 lakh 2023-24 by the Union Finance Minister.
The initiative boosts job creation and (c) Upto ₹3 lakh (d) Upto ₹4 lakh The scheme provides graded settlement
financial inclusion across sectors. terms depending on the status of
Sol.291.(c) Upto ₹3 lakh. The Mo Ghara disputes, offering up to 85% settlement
Q.288. As of July 2023, 137 unique scheme provides financial assistance to of the awarded amount for court cases
products under 'One District, One lower and middle-class rural citizens of and up to 65% for arbitral awards under
Product' scheme has been notified from Odisha to build or repair their pucca specified conditions​.
how many districts? houses, offering up to ₹3 lakh with a
SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (1st Shift) 10-year repayment period and Q.295. Identify the group of states that is
(a) 713 (b) 256 (c) 538 (d) 657 government subsidy. Some schemes a part of Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
launched by the Government of Odisha: (As of June 2022).
Sol.288.(a) 713. The one district one Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana SSC MTS 18/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
product (ODOP) launched on January 24, (2013-14), Kalinga Siksha Sathi (2016), (a) Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand
2018, by the Uttar Pradesh Government, Banishree Yojana (2008), Madhu Babu (b) Haryana and Punjab
and due to its success, was later adopted Pension Yojana (2008), Kishori Shakti (c) Assam and West Bengal
by the Central Government. However, no Yojana (2007). (d) Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh
ODOP product has been recommended
by the State of West Bengal under the Q.292. When was ‘Nai Chetna-Pahal Sol.295.(a) Uttar Pradesh and
Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Badlav Ki’ campaign launched? Jharkhand. The Garib Kalyan Rojgar
Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) SSC MTS 17/10/2024 (2nd Shift) Abhiyaan was launched on June 20,
Scheme. (a) December 2022 (b) March 2023 2020, to boost employment and
(c) January 2023 (d) November 2022 livelihood opportunities for migrant
Q.289. How much money was allotted by workers returning to villages in the wake
the Gujarat government in August 2023 Sol.292.(d) November 2022. The ‘Nai of the COVID-19 outbreak.
for the One District, One Product (ODOP) Chetna-Pahal Badlav Ki’ campaign was
Programme to promote its indigenous launched on 25th November 2022 with Q.296. Who inaugurated 'Vibrant Village
products at the international level? the theme of ‘Elimination of Program' in april 2023?
SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (2nd Shift) Gender-Based Violence’. It was a SSC MTS 21/10/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) ₹58 crore (b) ₹10 crore month-long initiative conducted as a 'Jan (a) Ashwini Vaishnav (b) Hardeep Puri
(c) ₹100 crore (d) ₹25 crore Andolan' (people's movement) across all (c) Amit Shah (d) Narendra Modi
States and Union Territories of India. The
Sol.289.(a) ₹58 crore. campaign aimed to raise awareness Sol.296.(c) Amit Shah. The Vibrant
The ODOP program is an initiative to about gender-based violence and Villages Programme (VVP) is a centrally
promote local entrepreneurship and promote changes in societal attitudes. sponsored scheme launched in February
economic development. In this program, 2023 to foster the development of
each district in Gujarat identifies a Q.293. In May 2023, the Union Housing villages along India's northern border. It
specific product or craft that is unique to and Urban Affairs Ministry has extended covers 46 blocks in 19 districts across
the region and has the potential for the deadline of its Smart Cities Mission the states of Arunachal Pradesh,
growth and marketability. ODOP Scheme to ________. Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand,
is a program by the Ministry of Food SSC MTS 18/10/2024 (1st Shift) and the Union Territory of Ladakh. The
Processing Industries. (a) June 2027 (b) June 2026 program focuses on improving the
(c) June 2024 (d) June 2025 quality of life in these areas and includes:
Q.290. How many components are there Tourism and Cultural Promotion,
in the New India Literacy Program (NILP) Sol.293.(c) June 2024. The mission was Infrastructure Development, Livelihood
scheme launched by the Union Ministry launched in 2015, and the deadline for Generation, etc.
of Education in March 2023? completing the projects was originally
Q.297. According to National poverty between 2015-2021. However, aspects. It is calculated by multiplying
Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023 (A rural areas still face notable challenges. the headcount ratio (H) and the intensity
Progress Review), what was the This index helps tailor policies for of poverty (A). The NMPI is based on the
proportion of population in inclusive development across states and global Multidimensional Poverty Index
multidimensional poverty (Headcount Union Territories​. (MPI) model, but with two additional
Ratio) in rural India in 2019-2021 ? indicators: Maternal Health and Bank
SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (1st Shift) Q.300. In 2023, the Government of India Account.
(a) 19.28% (b) 24.12% proposed 'Amrit Dharohar Scheme' to be
(c) 12.32% (d) 14.96% implemented over the next _____________ Q.303. On 25 August 2023, which State
to encourage optimal use of wetlands Government expanded its ongoing
Sol.297.(a) 19.28%. The National and enhance bio-diversity, carbon stock, 'Breakfast Scheme' for students of
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) eco-tourism opportunities and income classes 1 to 5, studying in 31,008
assesses deprivations in health, generation for local communities. government schools across the State?
education, and living standards, using 12 SSC MTS 29/10/2024 (3rd Shift) SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
key indicators like child mortality, (a) Seven Years (b) Two Years (a) Jharkhand (b) Tamil Nadu
education, sanitation, and housing​. (c) Three Years (d) Five Years (c) Karnataka (d) Goa
Despite improvements over 2015-2021,
with 135 million people moving out of Sol.300.(c) Three Years. The Amrit Sol.303.(b) Tamil Nadu. The Chief
poverty, rural areas still face significant Dharohar Scheme focuses on promoting Minister's breakfast scheme was
challenges​. This highlights the need for the sustainable use of wetlands, a crucial launched On September 15, 2022. On
continued focus on reducing rural ecological resource. It aims to enhance August 25, the scheme was extended to
poverty through comprehensive biodiversity, increase carbon stock, and the entire state. The scheme will be
development programs. boost eco-tourism potential. Additionally, extended to cover 15.75 lakh students of
it seeks to provide income-generating class one to five in 31,008 government
Q.298. What is the rank of India in the opportunities for local communities schools across the state. The initiative
Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023? dependent on wetlands. By balancing will benefit students studying in schools
SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (2nd Shift) conservation and livelihood, the scheme from 1st to 5th standard across the
(a) 115 (b) 120 (c) 105 (d) 111 aspires to ensure long-term ecological entire state.
and economic benefits. This initiative
Sol.298.(d) 111. The Global Hunger aligns with India's commitment to Q.304. Mukhya Mantri Sikho Kamao
Index (GHI) is a measure used to assess environmental sustainability and Yojana was launched by which of these
hunger levels worldwide, based on four community welfare. state governments?
indicators: undernourishment, child SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (1st Shift)
wasting, child stunting, and child Q.301. On 10 April 2023, the Government (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Maharashtra
mortality. It provides a score from 0 (no of India launched tourism infrastructure (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Gujarat
hunger) to 100 (extremely alarming), with and amenities in the ____ villages through Sol.304.(c) Madhya Pradesh. The
countries ranked accordingly. The index the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’. Mukhyamantri Seekho Kamao Yojana
is published annually by Concern SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (2nd Shift) was launched by the state government of
Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe and (a) Border (b) Desert (c) Hill (d) Coastal Madhya Pradesh on June 15, 2023. The
helps track global hunger progress. scheme aims to help young people in the
Countries with higher scores face Sol.301.(a) Border. Government has state acquire the skills they need to get
significant challenges related to poverty, approved Vibrant Villages Programme jobs by providing them with training in
healthcare, and food security. The GHI is (VVP) as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme various fields.
an important tool for shaping policies on 15th February, 2023 for
and guiding international aid efforts. comprehensive development of the Q.305. The ___________ scheme, that
select villages in 46 blocks in 19 districts covers artisans related to 18 fields, was
Q.299. Which of the following Union of abutting northern border in the States included under the 'Payments
Territories of India marks the lowest of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Infrastructure Development Fund' ('PIDF')
poverty in National Multidimensional Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and UT of scheme by the Reserve Bank of India in
Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023? Ladakh. October 2023.
SSC MTS 29/10/2024 (2nd Shift) SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (3rd Shift)
(a) Puducherry (b) Lakshdweep Q.302. According to National (a) PM USHA (b) PM Ullas
(c) Delhi (d) Chandigarh Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023 (A (c) PM Vishwakarma (d) PM Swanidhi
Progress Review), what is the percentage
Sol.299.(a) Puducherry. The National of the total population who are Sol.305.(c) PM Vishwakarma. PM
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), multidimensionally poor (Headcount Vishwakarma is a scheme aimed at
launched by NITI Aayog, evaluates Ratio) in Bihar state? supporting artisans and craftspeople
poverty beyond income, focusing on SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (2nd Shift) working with tools in 18 trades. It offers
deprivations in health, education, and (a) 36.12% (b) 45.98% benefits such as recognition through
living standards. It uses indicators like (c) 40.54% (d) 33.76% certificates and ID cards, skill
nutrition, child mortality, school upgradation training, and toolkit
attendance, and access to clean water. Sol.302.(d) 33.76%. The National incentives of up to Rs. 15,000. The
The 2023 review showed a significant Multidimensional Poverty Index (NMPI) scheme also provides collateral-free
reduction in multidimensional poverty, is a measure of poverty that considers loans of up to Rs. 3 lakh, digital
with 135 million people moving out of multiple dimensions beyond monetary transaction incentives, and marketing
support to enhance visibility and access provide financial support of up to Rs. 500 verification of digital documents. MSMEs
to e-commerce platforms. The initiative crore per park and up to Rs. 300 crore for (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises)
seeks to empower traditional artisans by unit incentives. State governments will are small businesses, including startups,
improving their skills, financial support, offer 1000+ acres of land and essential crucial to India's GDP, employment, and
and market access. utilities. With Rs. 70,000 crore socio-economic development.
investment and 20 lakh jobs expected,
Q.306. As per National Multidimensional the initiative aims to make India a global Q.312. As of July 2023, how many
Poverty Index report 2023, what is the textile hub. products were notified under the 'One
poverty rate of India (2019-21)? District, One Product' scheme as per the
SSC MTS 5/11/2024 (1st Shift) Q.309. According to the Human information provided by the Ministry of
(a) 20.89% (b) 14.96% Development Index 2023-24, what is the Food Processing Industries, Government
(c) 20.61% (d) 15.47% rank of India? of India?
SSC MTS 11/11/2024 (1st Shift) SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (1st Shift)
Sol.306.(b) 14.96%. The National (a) 132 (b) 130 (c) 134 (d) 129 (a) 132 (b) 125 (c) 135 (d) 137
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
report is a publication by NITI Aayog that Sol.309.(c) 134. Sol.312.(d) 137. The Ministry of Food
provides estimates of multidimensional The Human Development Index (HDI) is a Processing Industries (MoFPI) approved
poverty in India. The 2023 edition of the composite measure of life expectancy, the One District One Product (ODOP)
report is based on data from the 5th education, and per capita income, initiative for 713 districts across 35
round of the National Family Health ranking countries into four tiers of states and UTs under the PMFME
Survey (NFHS-5) conducted in 2019-21. human development. Key indicators Scheme, covering 137 unique products.
include life expectancy at birth, mean Maharashtra's 36 districts have 20
Q.307. According to the National and expected years of schooling, and unique ODOPs, while West Bengal has
Multidimensional Poverty Index of India: GNI per capita. India ranks 134 out of not recommended any. A digital GIS map
A Progress Review 2023, which of the 191 countries on the HDI. In 2020, it shows ODOP details for 713 districts,
following states has the LOWEST ranked 131st among 189 nations. The including 216 Integrated Tribal
percentage of population being decline, reflecting global trends due to Development Areas, 112 Aspirational
multidimensionally poor? the COVID-19 pandemic, is linked to a districts, and 35 SC districts with 40% SC
SSC MTS 5/11/2024 (1st Shift) drop in life expectancy at birth, which fell population, aiding beneficiaries in
(a) Manipur (b) Rajasthan from 70.7 to 67.2 years in 2021. resource identification.
(c) Sikkim (d) West Bengal
Q.310. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana Q.313. How much amount is provided
Sol.307.(c) Sikkim. According to the (PMMY) is a scheme launched in 2015 per month as assistance to the female
National Multidimensional Poverty Index for providing loans up to ________ lakh to head of the family under the Gruha
- A Progress Review 2023, Kerala has the the non- corporate, non-farm small/micro Lakshmi Scheme launched by the
lowest percentage of the population that enterprises. Karnataka Government in July 2023?
is multidimensionally poor, at 0.71%. SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (2nd Shift) SSC MTS 14/11/2024 (1st Shift)
Here are the multidimensional poverty (a) 5 (b) 2 (c) 10 (d) 8 (a) ₹3,500 (b) ₹2,000
percentages for some other states: Goa -
(c) ₹5,000 (d) ₹1,500
3.76%, Sikkim - 3.82%, Tamil Nadu - Sol.310.(c) 10. The Pradhan Mantri
4.89%, West Bengal - 11.89%, Gujarat - MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), launched by the Sol.313.(b) ₹2,000. The Karnataka
11.66%. Prime Minister on April 8, 2015, has been government launched the ‘Gruha
instrumental in empowering Lakshmi’ scheme on August 30, 2023,
Q.308. Which of the following locations non-corporate, non-farm small and micro fulfilling a Congress poll promise.
has NOT been selected for setting up the enterprises by offering loans of up to ₹10 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge
seven PM Mega Integrated Textile lakh. The scheme features three and MP Rahul Gandhi, present in
Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park for categories: Shishu, for loans up to Bengaluru, transferred Rs. 2,000 monthly
the textile sector announced by the ₹50,000; Kishore, for loans between assistance to 1.1 crore women
Government of India in March 2023? ₹50,001 and ₹5,00,000; and Tarun, for household heads via DBT.
SSC MTS 5/11/2024 (1st Shift) loans ranging from ₹5,00,001 to
(a) Karnataka (b) Gujarat ₹10,00,000. Q.314. In which year was the 'Naye
(c) West Bengal (d) Maharashtra Bharat Ke Sapne' campaign launched by
Q.311. In 2023, Government of India has Meta and the Ministry of Women?
Sol.308.(c) West Bengal.
announced to set up a/an ______________ SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
The Government of India announced 7
DigiLocker for use by MSMEs, large (a) 2022 (b) 2023 (c) 2020 (d) 2021
PM MITRA Parks in Tamil Nadu,
businesses and charitable trusts to store
Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Sol.314.(b) 2023. Naye Bharat Ke Sapne
and share documents online securely.
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra (Amrit Generation) Campaign aims to
SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (3rd Shift)
to boost the textile industry. Inspired by showcase the aspirations of young India
(a) Company (b) Macro
the 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to by inviting youth in the age group of
(c) Entity (d) Bond
Fashion to Foreign), these parks aim to 16-18 years to create Reels on Instagram
enhance competitiveness, attract FDI, Sol.311.(c) Entity. DigiLocker, a flagship and Facebook showcasing their
and create jobs. Selected from 18 initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & aspirations and dreams for the future.
proposals, they will provide world-class IT under the Digital India programme,
infrastructure, plug-and-play facilities, provides citizens with secure Q.315. Which of the following States has
and training centers. The Centre will cloud-based storage, sharing, and declared a social security scheme for
registered newspaper hawkers in the Infrastructure Project Development Fund in begging in 75 municipalities.
State in 2021 considering the losses they (IIPDF). SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (1st Shift)
faced during the pandemic and that they 1. IIPDF was set up in 2017. (a) TWINKLE-75 (b) BEAM-75
are a part of the unorganised sector ? 2. The funds for IIPDF are provided by the (c) SMILE-75 (d) RISE-75
SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Central Government’?
(a) Gujarat (b) Maharashtra 3. This scheme is notified under the Sol.321.(c) SMILE-75. The objective of
(c) Odisha (d) Tamil Nadu Department of Economic Affairs. SMILE- 75 is to make our cities/town and
Which of the above statements is/are municipal areas begging-free. Other
Sol.315.(c) Odisha. The scheme INCORRECT? Schemes of the Ministry of Social
provides financial assistance to hawkers SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (1st Shift) Justice and Empowerment: PM-SURAJ
and their families, including accidental (a) Only 2 and 3 (b) Only 1 (2024), PM - AJAY (2021-2022), PM -
death benefits of Rs 2 lakh and natural (c) Only 1 and 2 (d) Only 3 DAKSH (2020-2021).
death benefits of Rs 1 lakh. Additionally,
hawkers will receive Rs 1.5 lakh in Sol.318.(b) Only 1. The Department of Q.322. In July 2020, which state initiated
compensation for complete disability. Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of the 'Ashirwad Scheme' to extend
Department of Information and Public Finance, Government of India, notified financial support for a daughter's
Relations, Odisha has prepared and the Scheme for Financial Support for marriage who belongs to a family
registered digital databases of 7,300 Project Development Expenses of PPP earning a lower income?
hawkers in the state. Projects - India Infrastructure Project SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Development Fund Scheme (IIPDF (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Bihar
Q.316. Which group of people will be Scheme) in 2022. (c) Punjab (d) Rajasthan
benefited by the Mukhya Mantri Sukh
Ashray Yojana approved by Himachal Q.319. As in July 2021,The NIPUN Bharat Sol.322.(c) Punjab. Benefits of Ashirwad
Pradesh? Scheme was launched by which of the Scheme : Financial aid of Rs. 21,000.
SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (3rd Shift) following Ministries? Eligibility : The girl must be 18 years or
(a) Students and teachers SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (2nd Shift) older. The family's total annual income
(b) Orphans, specially abled children, (a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare should not exceed Rs. 32,790 from all
destitute women and senior citizens (b) Ministry of Education sources. The amount of
(c) Unemployed youth (c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs shagun/Ashirwad is limited up to two
(d) Farmers and agricultural labourers (d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers girls of the concerned family under the
scheme.
Sol.316.(b) Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Sol.319.(b) Ministry of Education.
Kosh: The outlay budget of the scheme is National Initiative for Proficiency in Q.323. As of 31 May 2021, only 47% of
101 crores. The fund has been started Reading with Understanding and total routes and 39% of airports
with a vision to help and assist needy Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat) was launched (unserved and underserved) have been
students and destitute women to get to ensure that every child in the country operationalised under UDAN, according
higher education. This would also help necessarily attains foundational literacy to ICRA. What is the full form of UDAN?
them to lead a life of dignity. A specific and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
amount would be given to these students 2026-27. It aims to address the learning (a) Udtha Desh Ka Aam Nayak
and women which would help them in needs of children aged 3 to 9 years. (b) Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik
acquiring desired higher education. Q.320. In 2022, which of the following (c) Unnath Desh Ka Aam Naagrik
railway stations has been selected for (d) Ujwal Desh Ka Aam Naagrik
Q.317. What is the aim of the PM Ujjwala the ‘One Station One Product’ scheme Sol.323.(b) Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik.
2.0 Yojna launched in August 2021 ? launched by Indian Railways, which The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched
SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (3rd Shift) identifies Kanchipuram sarees as the the Regional Connectivity Scheme -
(a) Free LPG connections for commercial chosen product? UDAN in 2016. It aims to enhance
use SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (3rd Shift) regional air connectivity and make air
(b) 20 million LPG connections will be (a) Howrah (b) Visakhapatnam travel affordable for the common citizen.
provided to the beneficiaries (c) Chennai Central (d) Patna Jn The first flight under the scheme was
(c) 10 million LPG connections will be
Sol.320.(c) Chennai Central. The inaugurated in April 2017, connecting
provided to the beneficiaries
Ministry of Railways has launched ‘One Shimla to Delhi.
(d) Free gas stove for BPL Households
Station One Product’ (OSOP) scheme Q.324. Which of the following schemes
Sol.317.(c) 10 million LPG connections over Indian Railways with objectives to was launched for the welfare of the
will be provided to the beneficiaries. The promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision of the unorganised sector workers and
Prime Minister launched the Ujjwala Government of India, provide a market labourers on 26 August 2021?
Scheme II on 10 August 2021 to provide for local/indigenous products and create SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
fuel to 1 crore families who were left out additional income opportunities for the (a) e-Shram Portal
of the first scheme. Other schemes: The marginalised sections of society. (b) PM Mentoring Yuva Scheme
Jan Dhan Yojna (2014), Beti Bachao Beti
Q.321. In August 2022, the Ministry of (c) PM Daksh Yojana
Padhao (2015), Start-up India (2016),
Social Justice and Empowerment (d) Gram Ujala Scheme
Prime Minister Ujjwala’s Plan (2016).
launched the ________ scheme, with an Sol.324.(a) e-Shram Portal : An initiative
Q.318. Consider the following aim to provide comprehensive by the Ministry of Labour and
statements associated with the India rehabilitation services to people engaged Employment to create a National
Database of Unorganized Workers Scheme’ launched by the Government of Programme for children (6 months to 6
(NDUW) based on Aadhaar. PM-Daksh Tamil Nadu in 2023? years), pregnant women, lactating
Portal and Mobile Application : Launched SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (3rd Shift) mothers, and adolescent girls (14 to 18
on August 7, 2021, by Dr. Virendra Kumar (a) ₹500 per month years) in Aspirational Districts and the
to provide access to skill development (b) ₹3,000 per month North Eastern Region (NER). (ii) Early
programs for targeted beneficiaries. (c) ₹1,000 per month Childhood Care and Education (3-6
Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (d) ₹2,000 per month years) and early stimulation for (0-3
(UJALA) : Launched in 2015, this scheme years).
aims to replace 77 crore incandescent Sol.327.(c) ₹1,000 per month. Under the
'Pudhumai Pen' scheme, assistance of Q.330. Which state Chief Minister
lamps with LED bulbs, promoting
₹1,000 per month is provided to girls launched the 'Kaushalya Matritva Yojana'
efficient lighting, reducing electricity bills,
from classes 6 to 12. This initiative aims in 2022, which provides financial
and preserving the environment.
to reduce the gender gap in education. assistance of ₹5,000 to women giving
Q.325. Who among the following sports Other notable schemes include the Chief birth to a second girl child for safe
persons is designated as brand Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme motherhood?
ambassador for Nikshay Mitra, an and Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam. SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
initiative under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt (a) Gujarat (b) Uttar Pradesh
Bharat Abhiyaan by Ministry of Health Q.328. Under the ‘Mero Rukh Mero (c) Rajasthan (d) Chhattisgarh
and Family welfare of GOI in November Santati’ initiative launched by the Sikkim
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang in Sol.330.(d) Chhattisgarh. In 2022,
2022?
2023, how many trees will be planted for Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh
SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
every child born in Sikkim ? Baghel launched the ‘Kaushalya Matritva
(a) Mary Kom (b) Abhinav Bindra
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Yojana.’ The scheme aims to support the
(c) Pullela Gopichand (d) Deepa Malik
(a) 50 (b) 150 (c) 100 (d) 200 upbringing and education of the girl
Sol.325.(d) Deepa Malik. The Nikshay child. Some National Schemes that
Mitra initiative was launched in Sol.328.(c) 100.Mero Rukh Mero Santati promote the birth and education of girl
September, 2022 as part of the Pradhan is a novel green initiative launched on children are Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. The 2nd of February 2023 to strengthen the and Balika Samridhi Yojana.
initiative was first proposed by the Prime connection between parents, children
and nature by planting trees to Q.331. Which of the following State
Minister in 2018. Deepa Malik is the first governments has launched a scheme
Indian woman to win a medal in the commemorate child birth. Watching the
tree grow, as the baby grows, is a ‘Ankur’ in May 2021 to promote planting
Paralympic Games. She won a silver of trees in public, wherein people will be
medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics symbolic way of commemorating their
arrival and is good for the planet as well. awarded for planting and taking care of
in shot put. the saplings?
Q.326. On 29th October 2020, the Ministry Q.329. Consider the following SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
of Science and Technology launched the statements and identify the INCORRECT (a) Bihar (b) West Bengal
SERB-POWER Scheme. What is the statement(s). (c) Uttarakhand (d) Madhya Pradesh
objective of the scheme? 1. The ‘Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan
2.0’ scheme has been implemented Sol.331.(d) Madhya Pradesh.
SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (2nd Shift) Under the scheme ‘Ankur’, Citizens who
(a) To allow reservation for women in under the National Food Security Act,
2003. plant a tree during the monsoon season
the Parliament and Judiciary and share its photo on the Vayudoot app
(b) To strengthen the solar programme 2. It is an ongoing, Central Government-
sponsored scheme under the Ministry of can earn the "Pranvayu" award,
of India with France encouraging environmental awareness
(c) To mitigate gender disparity in Women and Child Development.
3. It is extended to children aged below 6 and increasing green cover.
science and engineering research
funding in various academic years only. Q.332. The government of which of the
programmes and laboratories 4. Six services are provided under this following states allocated ₹11,728 crore
(d) To allow reservation for women in the scheme through the National Health for the Aasara pension scheme in its
Ministry of Science and Technology Mission and Public Health Infrastructure. annual budget for the fiscal year
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (3rd Shift) 2022-23?
Sol.326.(c) SERB-POWER (Promoting (a) Only 1, 3 and 4 (b) Only 4 SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (1st Shift)
Opportunities for Women in Exploratory (c) Only 1, 2 and 3 (d) Only 2 and 3 (a) Telangana (b) Odisha
Research) program is a scheme by the (c) Gujarat (d) Chhattisgarh
Ministry of Science and Technology in Sol.329.(a) Only 1, 3 and 4. Saksham
India to reduce gender disparity in Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is an Sol.332.(a) Telangana. The 'Aasara'
science and engineering research Integrated Nutrition Support Programme. pension scheme was launched on
funding. The program offers two types of It seeks to address the challenges of November 8, 2014, in Kothur,
support : SERB-POWER Fellowship and malnutrition in children, adolescent girls, Mahboobnagar (now in Rangareddy)
SERB-POWER Research Grants. pregnant women and lactating mothers. district. It aims to support vulnerable
The scheme has been approved by the groups, including the elderly, infirm,
Q.327. What is the amount of financial Government of India for implementation people with HIV/AIDS, widows,
assistance provided per month to girl during the 15th Finance Commission incapacitated weavers, and toddy
students studying in government schools period 202l-22 to 2025-26. Key tappers, by providing financial assistance
under the ‘Tamil Nadu Pudhumai Penn Components: (i) Supplementary Nutrition to meet their basic needs and ensure
dignity and social security. of international significance designated (a) New India Literacy Programme
under the Ramsar Convention on (b) India Literacy Programme
Q.333. What is iGOT launched by the Wetlands. India’s first Ramsar sites, (c) National Literacy Programme
Government of India in April 2020? Chilika Lake in Odisha and Keoladeo (d) Bharat Padhega
SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (3rd Shift) National Park in Rajasthan, were
(a) Online training portal for COVID-19 Sol.338.(a) New India Literacy
designated in 1981. The Ramsar
management Programme. It has been approved by the
Convention, signed on February 2, 1971,
(b) Online portal for scholarships to Government of India with Rs.1037.90
in Ramsar, Iran, established this
single girl child crore for FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27. This
international framework. The world’s first
(c) Online portal for digital payments scheme targets non-literates aged 15
Ramsar site, the Cobourg Peninsula in
(d) Online portal for social security and above, aligning with NEP 2020. Other
Australia, was designated on May 8,
schemes famous literacy programs: Pradhan
1974.
Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan
Sol.333.(a) The Government of India Q.336. In year 2023, the Government of (2017), Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
launched the ‘Integrated Government India launched which of the following (2001-2002), Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
Online Training’ (iGOT) portal on the schemes to bring Indian-origin (2018).
DIKSHA platform, run by the Ministry of researchers to higher educational
Education (MHRD), to train frontline Q.339. In April 2023, Government of
institutions in the country?
workers in managing COVID-19. The India launched Vibrant Village
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift)
portal focuses on enhancing their skills Programme from Kibithoo village which
(a) VAPSI (b) AMANTRAN
to handle the pandemic more effectively. is located in ________.
(c) SEEKHO (d) VAIBHAV
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift)
Q.334. What is the cost of the ‘Nand Sol.336.(d) VAIBHAV. The Vaishvik (a) Bihar (b) Arunachal Pradesh
Baba Milk Mission’ scheme launched by Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) (c) Assam (d) Meghalaya
the Uttar Pradesh state government in Fellowships Programme aims to connect
2023 to provide milk producers the Sol.339.(b) Arunachal Pradesh.
the Indian STEMM diaspora with Indian
facility of selling their milk at a Vibrant Village Programme (VVP), a
academic and R&D institutions for
reasonable price in villages through dairy Centrally Sponsored Scheme announced
collaborative research. Government
co-operative societies? in the Union Budget 2022 envisages
initiatives related to education include
SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (2nd Shift) coverage of border villages on the
the National Education Policy (NEP)
(a) ₹500 crore (b) ₹1,500 crore Northern Border having sparse
2020, the STARS Project, and the Shiksha
(c) ₹2,000 crore (d) ₹1,000 crore population, limited connectivity and
Parv Initiative.
infrastructure. It will cover the border
Sol.334.(d) ₹1,000 crore. Under the Q.337. Which organisation launched the areas of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand,
Nand Baba Milk Mission, Mukhyamantri Indian Customs Compliance Information Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Ladakh.
Swadeshi Gau Samvardhan Yojana is Portal (CIP) for providing free access to
being run to encourage the purchase of Q.340. In April 2023, India’s External
information on all Customs procedures
improved indigenous breeds of cows Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched
and regulatory compliance for nearly
from outside the state. The main the project for restoration of which of the
12,000 Customs Tariff items in the year
objective of the scheme is to provide following ghats?
2021 ?
employment to the youth and women of SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (4th shift)
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (4th shift)
rural areas in the state by engaging them (a) Manikarnika Ghat (b) Assi Ghat
(a) Central Board for Direct Taxes
in livestock farming, increasing the (c) Cheer Ghat (d) Tulsi Ghat
(b) Central Board for Indirect Taxes &
number of advanced breed cows in the Customs Sol.340.(d) Tulsi Ghat. External Affairs
state, and improving the breed of (c) Directorate of Enforcement Minister S. Jaishankar on April 10
indigenous cows. The scheme was (d) Income Tax Settlement Commission launched the 'Tulsi Ghat Restoration
launched on June 6, 2023.
Project' of Varanasi, during his visit to
Q.335. Which of the following is a key Sol.337.(b) Central Board for Indirect
Uganda's Kampala. Other Ghats in
focus area of the 'Amrit Dharohar' Taxes & Customs : Established - 1
Varanasi: Assi Ghat, Dashashwamedh
scheme launched by the Prime Minister January 1964. Headquarters - New Delhi.
Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Raj Ghat, Scindia
Narendra Modi on World Environment The Central Board of Direct Taxes is a
Ghat, Maan-Mandir Ghat, Lalita Ghat,
Day, 2023? government agency that is responsible
Jain Ghat or the Bachraj Ghat.
SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (3rd Shift) for administering the direct tax laws in
(a) Preservation of ancient Indian India. Established - 1963. Directorate of Q.341. Which of the following
heritage sites Enforcement is a law enforcement and unemployment scheme was extended by
(b) Development of rural infrastructure economic intelligence agency of the the government of India for a period of
(c) To promote values of local Government of India that investigates two years from July 2022 to June 2024?
communities in conserving wetland economic crimes and enforces SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (1st shift)
ecosystem economic laws. Established - 1956. (a) Grameen Udyami Yojana
(d) Promotion of organic farming (b) Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana
Q.338. What is the name of the centrally
(c) Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta
Sol.335.(c) The Amrit Dharohar Yojana sponsored scheme related with literacy
Yojana
aims to conserve existing Ramsar sites that was launched by the Government of
(d) Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana
in India through active public India in March 2023?
participation. Ramsar sites are wetlands SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (1st shift) Sol.341.(d) The Atal Beemit Vyakti
Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY start in 2018) is Research and Training (NCERT). It is Programme (Telangana).
introduced by the Employees' State tasked with setting norms, standards,
Insurance Corporation (ESIC) that and guidelines for student assessment Q.348. The Ayush Ministry has
provides financial support to insured and evaluation for all recognized school collaborated with the UK’s London
workers who become unemployed. boards across the country. School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
(LSHTM) to conduct a study on _________
Q.342. Name the digital payment Q.345. Which of the following schemes for promoting recovery from COVID-19.
platform launched in 2021 by the is related to minimising the use of SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift)
National Payments Corporation of India chemical fertilisers, given in the Union (a) Boswellia (b) Brahmi
(NPCI) in association with Department of Budget 2023-24 ? (c) Gotu Kola (d) Ashwagandha
Financial Services (DFS), National Health SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift)
Authority (NHA) and Ministry of Health (a) PM DevINE (b) PM Pranam Sol.348.(d) Ashwagandha (Withania
and Family Welfare (MoHFW). (c) PM Shri (d) SEED Scheme somnifera) is an herb used in Ayurvedic
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (2nd shift) medicine to boost immunity, reduce
(a) YONO (b) Dhani Sol.345.(b) PM Pranam. The Cabinet stress, and improve overall well-being.
(c) MobiKwik (d) e-RUPI Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Boswellia (frankincense) is an herbal
has approved the “PM Programme for extract used in Ayurvedic medicine to
Sol.342.(d) e-RUPI. It is a prepaid, Restoration, Awareness Generation, reduce inflammation and pain. Brahmi
voucher-based payment solution aimed Nourishment, and Amelioration of (Bacopa monnieri) is an herb used in
at facilitating cashless transactions for Mother-Earth (PM-PRANAM)” on 28th Ayurvedic medicine to enhance memory,
healthcare services and other specified June, 2023. Objective - Restoring and cognitive function, and brain health. Gotu
purposes. The YONO (You Only Need nurturing Mother Earth through the use Kola (Centella asiatica) is an herb used in
One) app by SBI is a digital banking of biofertilizers. Ayurvedic medicine to improve wound
platform that provides access to a range healing, skin health, and cognitive
of financial services. MobiKwik has Q.346. Which organisation, in function.
partnered with the National Payments collaboration with the Central Board of
Corporation of India (NPCI) and Axis Secondary Education(CBSE), and the Q.349. The Government of India’s
Bank to launch the MobiKwik RuPay Ministry of Education, announced the Ministry of Culture organised a
Card. launch of the ‘AI For All’ initiative with the programme called Vitasta in January
purpose of creating a basic 2023. This programme exhibits rich
Q.343. What is the name of the scheme understanding of artificial intelligence for culture, arts and crafts of which region?
aimed at conservation of wetlands, everyone in India? SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (2nd shift)
which was announced in the Union SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift) (a) Ladakh (b) Kashmir
Budget 2023-24? (a) TCS (b) IBM (c) Infosys (d) Intel (c) Himachal (d) Punjab
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift)
(a) Amrit Dharohar Sol.346.(d) Intel. 'AI For All' initiative is Sol.349.(b) Kashmir.
(b) Paryavaran Prahari aimed at creating a basic understanding The name "Vitasta" refers to the ancient
(c) Dharohar of artificial intelligence (AI) for people in Sanskrit name for the Jhelum River,
(d) Paryavaran Suraksha India. The four-hour open content which flows through the Kashmir Valley,
resource, which is available in 11 symbolizing the region's cultural heritage.
Sol.343.(a) Amrit Dharohar. The 'Amrit vernacular languages, is divided into two The event highlighted Kashmir's
Dharohar Capacity Building Scheme' is a sections - AI Awareness (1.5 hours) and traditions, music, handicrafts, and more,
collaborative effort between the Ministry AI Appreciation (2.5 hours). Intel aiming to promote and celebrate the
of Tourism and the Ministry of Corporation is an American multinational unique identity and history of the region.
Environment, Forest, and Climate corporation and technology company
Change. The aim is to enhance livelihood headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Q.350. The Union Cabinet, in Aug 2022,
opportunities for local communities and incorporated in Delaware. approved the enhancement in the limit of
through harnessing the nature-tourism Emergency Credit Line Guarantee
potential of the Ramsar Sites across the Q.347. The Give Plastic and Take Gold Scheme (ECLGS) by ________ , with the
country. scheme was launched in the village of additional amount being earmarked
which State/UT in year 2023? exclusively for enterprises in hospitality
Q.344. In February 2023, PARAKH SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (2nd shift) and related sectors.
became the First National Assessment (a) Assam SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (4th shift)
Regulator. What does R stand for in (b) Gujarat (a) ₹10,000 crore (b) ₹50,000 crore
PARAKH? (c) Jammu and Kashmir (c) ₹60,000 crore (d) ₹30,000 crore
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift) (d) Lakshadweep
(a) Recall (b) Report Sol.350.(b) ₹50,000 crore. ECLGS was
(c) Related (d) Review Sol.347.(c) Jammu and Kashmir. The rolled out in 2020 as part of the Centre’s
"Give Plastic and Take Gold" scheme Aatmanirbhar package in response to the
Sol.344.(d) Review. PARAKH stands for aimed to make the village plastic-free by Covid-19 crisis. The objective was to
Performance Assessment, Review, and encouraging residents to exchange support small businesses struggling to
Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic plastic waste for gold. Government meet their operational liabilities due to
Development. PARAKH is India's first Schemes: School Chalo Abhiyan (Uttar the imposition of a nationwide lockdown.
national assessment regulator notified Pradesh), Project Arohan and Project
by the National Council for Education Niramay (Assam), Mana Ooru-Mana Badi Q.351. In March 2023, the Government of
India announced the set up of how many
PM MITRA (Pradhan Mantri Mega Q.354. The Central Government launched Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM
Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) the National Air Sports Policy in the year SVANidhi) scheme was extended till
parks for the textile industry? __________ . December _________.
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (4th shift) SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift) Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
(a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 9 (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2022 (a) 2023 (b) 2024 (c) 2026 (d) 2025

Sol.351.(c) 7. The Ministry of Textiles Sol.354.(d) 2022. The Ministry of Civil Sol.357.(b) 2024. Ministry of Housing
has announced the establishment of 7 Aviation has launched a national sports and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched
Mega Integrated Textile Region and policy to promote sports like aerobatics, Prime Minister Street Vendor’s Atma
Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks across India. hot-air ballooning, and paragliding. Aim: Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme on
The Parks will come up in Tamil Nadu, The NASP 2022, aims to make India one June 01, 2020 with the aim to facilitate
Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya of the top air sports nations by 2030. collateral free working capital loan to
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. street vendors to restart their
The Ministry of Textiles manages policy, Q.355. The Union Cabinet has approved businesses, which were adversely
development, and trade for the textile to extend the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
industry. Headquarters - Udyog Bhawan Yojana (PMUY) for how many years in Objectives : Facilitate collateral free
(New Delhi). September 2023? working capital loan upto ₹10,000, of 1
Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 1) year tenure, with enhanced loan of
Q.352. Which of the following (a) Two years (b) Five years ₹20,000 and ₹50,000 in the second and
statements about the Mahila Samman (c) Three years (d) Seven years third tranches respectively, on
Savings Certificate is incorrect as of 31 repayments of earlier loans. Incentivize
March 2024? Sol.355.(c) Three years. Pradhan Mantri
Ujjwala Yojana was launched by Prime regular repayment, through interest
SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (2nd shift) subsidy @ 7% per annum; and Reward
(a) The maximum limit of deposit in the Minister of India, Narendra Modi on 1
May 2016. It is implemented by the digital transactions, by way of cashback
scheme is 2 lakhs per year. upto ₹1,200 per year.
(b) The tenure of the scheme is 5 years. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(c) The scheme is valid upto 31 March through its Oil Marketing Companies. Q.358. As of December 2021, NPS and
2025. The government aims to provide LPG APY are the two flagship pension
(d) The scheme was announced in the connections to BPL households in the schemes of ___________.
2023-24 budget country. Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
Q.356. On 7th March 2022, the (a) NABARD (b) IIFCL (c) PFRDA (d) PFC
Sol.352.(b) The tenure of the scheme is
2 years. The Mahila Samman Savings Government initiated a scheme to Sol.358.(c) PFRDA (Pension Fund
Certificate (MSSC) scheme is a small re-enrol out-of-school adolescent girls Regulatory and Development Authority)
savings investment scheme launched by (OoS AG) in the age group of 11-14 is a statutory regulatory body set up
the Ministry of Finance. This scheme years. What is the name of the scheme? under the PFRDA Act enacted in 2014.
offers an interest rate of 7.5% per Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 4) NPS (National Pension System) is mainly
annum. Women or girls of any age group (a) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha meant for employees working in the
can open an MSSC account with a Abhiyan organised sector. APY (Atal Pension
minimum deposit of Rs 1000 and a (b) Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav Yojana) is mainly meant for those
maximum deposit of Rs. 2 Lakhs, from (c) National Scheme of Incentives to working in the unorganised sector.
April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2025. Girls for Secondary Education
(d) Prerna Scheme Q.359.As of April 2021, the_______ India
Q.353. From which of the following scheme aims at providing people
states was Vibrant Village programme Sol.356.(b) Kanya Shiksha Pravesh belonging to the scheduled caste or
launched, on 10 April 2023? Utsav. On the eve of International scheduled tribe or women of the country
SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (3rd shift) Women’s Day, the Ministry of Women and a loan between ₹10 lakhs to ₹1 crore,
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Sikkim Child Development (MoWCD), in based on their requirement to promote
(c) Nagaland (d) Mizoram partnership with the Ministry of entrepreneurship, which has been
Education and UNICEF, launched a extended up to the year 2025
Sol.353.(a) Arunachal Pradesh. The landmark campaign Kanya Shikhsa Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Pravesh Utsav to bring back out of (a) Stand-up (b) Grow-up
launched the 'Vibrant Villages school adolescent girls in India to the (c) Start-up (d) Rise-up
Programme' in Kibithoo - a border village formal education and/or skilling system.
in Arunachal Pradesh. The Vibrant The campaign focuses on boosting the Sol.359.(a) Stand up India Scheme :
Villages Programme is a centrally enrolment and retention of girls aged Launched on April 5, 2016, this scheme
sponsored scheme launched by the 11-14 and builds on existing government aims to promote grassroots
Union Home Ministry. Key outcomes that programmes like the Scheme for entrepreneurship, focusing on economic
have been attempted are: Connectivity Adolescent Girls (SAG), Beti Bachao Beti empowerment and job creation. Startup
with the all-weather road, Drinking water, Padhao (BBBP), and the National India: Initiated on January 16, 2016, this
24×7 electricity – Solar and wind energy Education Policy (NEP), aiming to create flagship program by the Government of
to be given focused attention, Mobile and a comprehensive system for supporting India seeks to create a robust ecosystem
internet connectivity, Tourist centers, out-of-school girls. for nurturing innovation and startups,
Multi-purpose centers, Health and driving economic growth and generating
Wellness Centers. Q.357. In April 2022, the Prime Minister large-scale employment opportunities.
Q.360. Launched in March 2023, the Yojana (SSSY). This pension scheme housing rights and promotes better living
VAIBHAV fellowship for Indian diaspora provides a monthly pension to freedom conditions for such families.
that aims at improving the research fighters and their families. It offers
ecosystem of India's Higher Educational pensions to both living freedom fighters Q.366. In August 2021, the third phase of
and Scientific Institutions is for a and the families of martyrs. The scheme Mission Shakti 3.0 was launched by the
researcher engaged in an overseas was initiated on August 15, 1972. The Indian state of _________ to empower
academic/research/industrial government, under Prime Minister women and make them self-reliant.
organisation working in the top ________ Narendra Modi, has approved the Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
QS World University Ranking continuation of this scheme from the (a) Uttar Pradesh
Matriculation Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 1) financial year 2021-22 to 2025-26. (b) Himachal Pradesh
(a) 500 (b) 200 (c) 300 (d) 400 (c) Madhya Pradesh
Q.363. Which of the following schemes (d) Arunachal Pradesh
Sol.360.(a) 500. The Vaishvik Bhartiya was launched by the Chhattisgarh
Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) fellowships Government on the occasion of the Sol.366.(a) Uttar Pradesh. ‘Mission
programme to be implemented by the International Day of Forests in 2023 ? Shakti’ 3.0 was launched on 21 August
Department of Science and Technology Higher Secondary 20/06/2024 (Shift - 2) 2021, in Lucknow. Chief Minister Yogi
(DST), Ministry of Science and (a) Mukhya Mantri Krishi Yojana Adityanath honored approximately 75
Technology. Eligibility Criteria for (b) Krishi Vikas Yojana women from each district of the state for
Scientists of the Indian Diaspora: The (c) Farmer income scheme their achievements. Additionally, ‘Mission
applicant should be Non-Resident Indian (d) Mukhya Mantri Vriksha Sampada Shakti’ centers were established in
(NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Yojana Panchayat Bhawans to support survivors
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), currently of heinous crimes.
Sol.363.(d) Under the Mukhyamantri
working abroad in the top500 QS World Q.367. The Government of India initiative
Vriksh Sampada Yojana, the state
University Ranking. ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to
government aims to cultivate timber and
Q.361. The National Health Authority medicinal trees on 2 lakh acres of private commemorate 75th Independence Day,
(NHA), Ministry of Health and Family land within five years. Farmers will commenced in which year?
Welfare (MoHFW), has organised ' receive a 50% subsidy for planting trees Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
______________ 'to celebrate five years of and a bonus of ₹10,000 per acre for three (a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2019 (d) 2020
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan years. This scheme is designed to
Sol.367.(a) 2021. Azadi Ka Amrit
Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and two enhance the income of farmers and
Mahotsav is an initiative by the
years of Ayushman Bharat Digital provide support to the unemployed.
Government of India to celebrate 75
Mission (ABDM) on 25th and 26th years of India's independence, honoring
Q.364. Under Phase I of Mission COVID
September 2023 in New Delhi. the nation's rich history, culture, and
Suraksha, the Government of India had
Matriculation Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 1) achievements. The festival began on 12
sanctioned an
(a) Swasthya Kalyan March 2021, marking a 75-week
amount of ________, in November 2020.
(b) Arogya Manthan countdown to the 75th Independence Day,
Higher Secondary 21/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
(c) Ayushman Ayojan and concluded on 15 August 2023. It
(a) ₹1,000 crores (b) ₹900 crores
(d) Bharat Arogya Mela highlighted India's journey and progress
(c) ₹700 crores (d) ₹800 crores
Sol.361.(b) Arogya Manthan. AB-PMJAY, over the decades.
Sol.364. (b) ₹900 crores. This amount
a flagship scheme of Government of Q.368. In February 2023, which State
has been allotted for a period of 12
India was launched by the Prime Government’s cabinet has approved the
months. Mission COVID Suraksha has
Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on 23rd new excise policy under which ‘ahatas’,
been intended to be a National Mission
September, 2018 at Ranchi, Jharkhand. or areas for drinking attached to liquor
with a focus on bringing to the citizens of
PM-JAY has become the largest health outlets, and shop bars will be closed?
the country a safe, efficacious, affordable
assurance scheme in the world, offering Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
and accessible COVID-19 Vaccine, at the
comprehensive secondary and tertiary (a) West Bengal (b) Uttar Pradesh
earliest with a focus on
care hospitalisation benefits of up to ₹5 (c) Bihar (d) Madhya Pradesh
AtmaNirbharBharat.
lakh per family annually.
Q.365. Under the ‘Mukhyamantri Awasiya Sol.368.(d) Madhya Pradesh. In India,
Q.362. The Government has approved alcohol prohibition exists in states like
Bhu Adhikar Yojana’ launched by the
the continuation of pension for freedom Bihar, Gujarat, Mizoram, and Nagaland.
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, plots
fighters for financial years 2021-22 to Article 47 of the Indian Constitution's
worth about ________ crore were
2025-26. What is the name of the Directive Principles encourages the
distributed to 10,918 families of
scheme? prohibition of intoxicating drinks for
Tikamgarh district.
Matriculation Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 1) improving public health.
Higher Secondary 25/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
(a) One Rank One Pension Scheme
(a) ₹139 (b) ₹129 (c) ₹140 (d) ₹130
(OROP) Q.369. For the first time in the country,
(b) Veer Sainik Samman Yojna (VSSY) Sol.365.(b) ₹129. The Mukhyamantri which of the following State
(c) Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana Awasiya Bhu Adhikar Yojana was Governments has implemented a policy
(SSSY) launched in November 2021. Aims - To for blindness control with the objective of
(d) Swatantrata Sainik Yojana (SSY) provide free plots of land to families who 'Right to Sight'?
do not own land and live in overcrowded Higher Secondary 26/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
Sol.362.(c) Swatantrata Sainik Samman households. This scheme ensures (a) Rajasthan (b) Kerala
(c) Maharashtra (d) Tamil Nadu Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3) Naman’ scheme launched by the Chief
(a) National Integrated Ports Minister of Himachal Pradesh in 2022?
Sol.369.(a) Rajasthan. On January 13,
(b) National Integrated Project Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok
(c) National Infrastructure Pipeline (a) 100% (b) 50% (c) 75% (d) 25%
Gehlot announced the implementation of
(d) National Infrastructure Project
blindness control policy under 'Right to Sol.375.(b) 50%. This scheme will
Sight Vision'. Other state health schemes Sol.372.(c) National Infrastructure provide the concession to all women
include Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Pipeline (NIP) for FY 2019-25 is a passengers in Himachal Road Transport
Yojana (in 2021), Mukhyamantri Nishulk first-of-its-kind, whole-of-government Corporation (HRTC) within the state.
Dawa & Janch Yojana (in 2013), exercise to provide world-class Important schemes of Himachal
Rajasthan State AIDS Control Society (in infrastructure to citizens and improve Pradesh: Beti Hai Anmol Yojna (2010),
1998). their quality of life. The NIP includes Mother Teressa Ashay Matri Sambal
projects in both economic and social Yojna, The Mukhyamantri Madhu Vikas
Q.370. What is the annual income
infrastructure, and is implemented by all Yojana, Mukhyamantri Swavalamban
threshold for parents of government
states and Union Territories, as well as Yojana (MSY).
school students to enrol in private
22 infrastructure ministries.
schools under the ‘Chirag’ scheme in Q.376. In 2023, Government of India has
Haryana? Q.373. The Telangana state government proposed to launch the ‘Pradhan Mantri
Graduate Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 3) started the ‘SAHAS’ initiative in 2023. Kaushal Vikas Yojana’ ___________ to skill
(a) Less than ₹50,000 Which of the lakhs of youth within the next three years
(b) Less than ₹2 lakh following aims is related to the ‘SAHAS’ covering new age courses like coding, AI,
(c) Less than ₹1.8 lakh initiative? robotics, mechatronics, IOT, 3D printing,
(d) Less than ₹1 lakh Graduate Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 3) drones and soft skills.
(a) To increase access to healthcare Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
Sol.370.(c) Less than ₹1.8 lakh. The
services (a) 4.0 (b) 2.0 (c) 1.0 (d) 3.0
Chirag Scheme allows students from
(b) To make workplace safe for women
government schools to enroll in private Sol.376.(a) 4.0. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal
(c) To create job opportunities for the
schools from classes 2 to 12. To qualify, Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) was launched on
youth
the parents' verified annual income must 15th July 2015 (World Youth Skills Day)
(d) To increase access to education
be below ₹1.8 lakh. The Haryana under the Ministry of Skill Development
Government will cover the fees, providing Sol.373.(b) To make workplace safe for and Entrepreneurship. PMKVY 2.0 was
₹700 per student from classes 2 to 5, women. Schemes and programs for the launched in July 2016, followed by
₹900 per student from classes 6 to 8, empowerment of women in India: PMKVY 3.0 on January 15, 2021.
and ₹1,100 per student from classes 9 to Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana,
12. One Stop Centre and Universalization of Q.377. Under which account heading has
Women Helplines, Swadhar Greh the funding for the Kashi Yatra Scheme
Q.371. The Indian Government scheme, been approved in India for the year
Scheme, Ujjawala Scheme, Working
STARS (Strengthening Teaching-Learning 2022-23?
Women Hostel, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao,
and Results for states) project has Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK).
signed in agreement with ____________ on (a) Assistance to Manasa Sarovara
28 January 2021. Q.374. On 11 May 2023, the Uttarakhand pilgrims
Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3) Chief Minister launched the ‘Smart (b) Assistance to Amarnath Yatra
(a) European Investment Bank (EIB) School Smart Block Programme’ in the pilgrims
(b) Inter-American Development Bank Goralchod auditorium in the state’s (c) Assistance to Kumbh Mela pilgrims
Group ________ district. (d) Assistance to Char Dham Yatra
(c) World Bank Graduate Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 3) pilgrims
(d) Asian Development Bank (a) Bageshwar (b) Dehradun
(c) Almora (d) Champawat Sol.377.(a) Assistance to Manasa
Sol.371.(c) World Bank.The Government Sarovara pilgrims. Karnataka State
of India and the World Bank signed a Sol.374.(d) Champawat. The Smart Government launched Rs. 5,000 'Kashi
$500 million STARS Program to improve School Smart Block Programme is a yatra' subsidy scheme. The scheme
the quality and governance of school collaborative initiative between the offers around 30,000 pilgrims cash
education in six Indian states - Himachal Sampark Foundation and the basic assistance of ₹5,000 each to take up a
Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, education departments of various states pilgrimage to the Kashi Vishwanath
Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan. The aimed at upgrading government primary Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. Other
agreement was signed by C S Mohapatra schools into smart schools. Other schemes and states: Tirth Barat Yojana -
and Junaid Ahmad (Country Director, Schemes of Uttarakhand : The Chhattisgarh, Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra
India on behalf of the World Bank). The Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana Scheme - Delhi.
World Bank was established in 1944 and (MSSY); The Madhugram Scheme;
is headquartered in Washington, D.C Uttarakhand Shadi Anudan Yojana; Gaura
Devi Kanyadhan Yojana; Nanda Gaura
Economics
(USA).
Yojana.
Q.372. The objective of NIP is to provide Q.378. According to Labour and
equitable access to infrastructure for the Q.375. What is the percentage of Employment Statistics 2022, match the
public, thereby making growth more concession on fares provided to women states in the first column with their rate
inclusive. What is the full form of NIP? on HRTC buses under the ‘Nari ko of unemployment in the year 2020-21
given in the second column. West Bengal is the top paddy producer, 1.82 billion. Chemical exports to China
i) Kerala a) 6.3% while Uttar Pradesh leads in wheat. were valued at US$ 1.74 billion in
ii) Goa b) 10.1% 2022-23.
Q.381. According to the Global
iii) Haryana c) 6.9%
Multidimensional Poverty Index 2022, Q.384. National Sickle Cell Anaemia
iv) Uttarakhand d) 10.5%
what was the population of the poor in Elimination Programme, introduced in
SSC MTS 07/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
India in 2020? the Union Budget 2023, aims to eliminate
(a) i) a, ii) c, iii) d, iv) b
SSC MTS 14/10/2024 (3rd Shift) sickle cell genetic transmission by the
(b) i) d, ii) b, iii) c, iv) a
(a) 128.9 million (b) 328.9 million year _____________.
(c) i) d, ii) c, iii) b, iv) a
(c) 228.9 million (d) 428.9 million SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (2nd Shift)
(d) i) b, ii) d, iii) a, iv) c
(a) 2049 (b) 2045 (c) 2040 (d) 2047
Sol.381.(c) 228.9 million.
Sol.378.(d) i) b, ii) d, iii) a, iv) c. As per
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index Sol.384.(d) 2047. The National Sickle
the latest available Annual PLFS Reports,
2024: It is published by the United Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission,
the estimated Unemployment Rate (UR)
Nations Development Programme officially launched by Prime Minister Shri
on usual status for persons of age 15
(UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Narendra Modi on July 1, 2023, in
years and above was 4.2%, 4.1% and
Human Development Initiative (OPHI). Madhya Pradesh, envisions eliminating
3.2% during 2020-21, 2021-22 and
India had 234 million in extreme poverty sickle cell disease (SCD) as a public
2022-23, respectively. The data indicates
(largest globally). 1.1 billion (18.3%) of health concern in India by 2047. The
that the unemployment rate in the
the population in 112 countries live in mission aims to: provide affordable and
country has a declining trend over the
acute multidimensional poverty. India’s accessible care to all SCD patients,
years.
National MPI (NMPI) was introduced in ensure quality treatment, and reduce the
Q.379. According to the Ministry of 2021 by NITI Aayog. prevalence of the disease.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Q.382. In January 2023, the Warehouse Q.385. Which of the following sectors
2022-23, which state of India is the
Development Regulation Authority engaged the largest percentage of
largest producer of sugarcane?
(WDRA) signed a memorandum of women workers in the year 2019-2020?
SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
understanding with __________ of India to SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (2nd Shift)
(a) Karnataka (b) Uttar Pradesh
help farmers get low interest rate loans. (a) Industry (b) Mining
(c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Bihar
SSC MTS 17/10/2024 (1st Shift) (c) Service (d) Agriculture
Sol.379.(b) Uttar Pradesh accounts for (a) Bank of Baroda
(b) Canara Bank Sol.385.(d) Agriculture. According to the
38.6% of India's total sugarcane
(c) Union Bank of India PLFS 2020-21, 65.2% of women in rural
production. It is also the largest producer
(d) State Bank of India areas and 37.8% in urban areas are
of wheat and potatoes in India, and
self-employed. In rural areas, 76% of
contributes significantly to the
Sol.382.(d) State Bank of India. women work in agriculture and fishing,
production of rice, pulses, and oilseeds.
The WDRA was established in 2010. The 12% in wholesale and retail trade, and
Maharashtra and Karnataka are the
main objective of WDRA is to implement 11% in manufacturing. Agriculture
second and third largest producers of
Negotiable Warehouse Receipt (NWR) employs the largest percentage of
sugarcane in India, respectively.
System in the country, which would help women in India, but this decreases as
Together, these three states produce
farmers to store their produce in wealth rises. In rural areas, the
around 80% of India's sugarcane. India is
scientific storage godowns near by their proportion of women working in
the world's largest producer and
farms and to seek loan from banks agriculture drops from 81% in the bottom
consumer of sugar, and the world's
against their NWR. 10% to 63% in the top 10%.
second largest exporter of sugar.
Q.383. Which country was a major Q.386. What was the unemployment rate
Q.380. According to Economic Survey
importer of dye intermediates and castor of Gujarat in November 2021?
2023-24, which of the following states is
oils from India in 2022-23? SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (3rd Shift)
the largest wheat producing state of
SSC MTS 30/10/2024 (3rd Shift) (a) 1.4% (b) 4.4% (c) 3.4% (d) 2.4%
India?
(a) Japan (b) Belgium (c) China (d) Brazil
SSC MTS 09/10/2024 (1st Shift) Sol.386.(a) 1.4%. The unemployment
(a) Assam (b) Uttar Pradesh Sol.383.(c) China. rate represents the percentage of the
(c) West Bengal (d) Bihar India exports chemicals and chemical labor force that is unemployed or actively
products to more than 175 countries with seeking work. It is a key indicator of the
Sol.380.(b) Uttar Pradesh. Agriculture
key export destinations like China, USA, labor market and provides insight into
contributes 17.5% to India's GDP. Uttar
Brazil, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, the broader economy. In November 2024,
Pradesh is the top producer of wheat and
Indonesia, UAE, Japan, Germany, etc. The India's unemployment rate was 8%, down
sugarcane, followed by Punjab, Haryana,
industry also started exporting to from 8.7% in October. From 2018 to
and Madhya Pradesh for wheat, and
markets like Turkey, Russia, and 2024, India's average unemployment rate
Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu
Northeast Asian countries namely Hong was 8.17%.
for sugarcane. Gujarat leads in cotton
Kong, Japan, Korea RP, Taiwan, Macao,
production, followed by Maharashtra, Q.387. Which edition of 'Pradhan Mantri
and Mongolia. During 2022-23, the USA
Telangana, and Karnataka. Agriculture is Kaushal Vikas Yojana' has been
was the largest importer of chemicals
the main occupation in Uttar Pradesh, announced in union budget 2023?
from India valued at US$ 3.85 billion,
where wheat is the main food crop and SSC MTS 14/11/2024 (3rd Shift)
followed by Brazil with imports of US$
sugarcane the main commercial crop. (a) 4.0 (b) 2.0 (c) 5.0 (d) 3.0
Sol.387.(a) 4.0. The Pradhan Mantri (c) ₹50,000 crore (d) ₹51,000 crore Q.394. As per the Economic Survey of
Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) has been India 2022-23, unemployment rates fell
implemented in phases since its Sol.390.(d) ₹51,000 crore. from 5.8% in 2018-19 to ________ in
inception, each aiming to build on the Disinvestment means selling a stake in a 2020-21.
last in terms of training India’s workforce company, subsidiary or other SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift)
for new and emerging industries. The key investments. Governments often sell (a) 3.8% (b) 4.2% (c) 3.4% (d) 4.7%
objectives include: Enhancing stakes in public sector companies to
raise revenues. Sol.394.(b) 4.2%. The Economic Survey
employability by providing vocational
2022-23 tabled by the Minister of
training and certification in new-age Q.391. What is the position of India in the Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt
technologies. Incorporating international world’s telecommunication market, as of Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament. The
standards into the curriculum for globally March 2024? Labour Force Participation Rate for
recognized certifications. Promoting SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (1st Shift) males has gone up to 57.5% in 2020-21,
self-employment and entrepreneurship (a) Fourth (b) Third (c) First (d) Second as compared to 55.6% in 2018-19.
alongside providing placements in
Sol.391.(d) Second. Female Labour Force Participation Rate
relevant industries.
The telecom industry in India is the has gone up to 25.1% in 2020-21 from
Q.388. Which of the following types of second largest globally, with a subscriber 18.6% in 2018-19. There is a notable rise
direct tax collection increased as of 10 base of 1.095 billion as of July 2024 in Rural Female Labour Force
February 2023 budget? (including wireless and wireline Participation Rate from 19.7 % in
SSC CGL 11/09/2024 (1st Shift) subscribers). By March 2024, internet 2018-19 to 27.7% in 2020-21.
(a) Personal income tax subscribers exceeded 954 million. The Q.395. In the year 2021, the Department
(b) Octroi duties industry is regulated by the Telecom of Public Enterprises has now been
(c) Corporate tax Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and made part of the ________Ministry, to
(d) Commercial tax the Department of Telecommunications speed up the privatisation process and
(DoT). exercise greater financial control over the
Sol.388.(a) Personal income tax. This is
a direct tax levied on individuals' income. Q.392. According to Ministry of state-run-enterprises.
For the fiscal year 2023-24, the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, what SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (2nd shift)
provisional Net Personal Income Tax was the total food grain production of (a) Finance
collection, including the securities India in the year 2022-23? (b) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
transaction tax (STT), stands at Rs. SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift) (c) Heavy Industries and Public
10.44 lakh crore. This represents a (a) 2266.23 lakh tonnes Enterprises
growth of 25.23% compared to the Net (b) 2876.17 lakh tonnes (d) Commerce and Industry
Personal Income Tax collection of Rs. (c) 2491.58 lakh tonnes Sol.395.(a) Finance. Total 6 departments
8.33 lakh crore from the previous year. (d) 3296.87 lakh tonnes come under the ministry finance -
Octroi duty : It was a local tax collected
Department of Economic Affairs,
on various goods brought into a town or Sol.392.(d) 3296.87 lakh tonnes. The
Department of Expenditure, Department
city for consumption or sale. Octroi duty estimated production of major crops
of Financial Services, Department of
was abolished in India on July 1, 2017, during 2022-23 is as follows : Rice
Investment and Public Asset
when the Goods and Services Tax (GST) (1357.55 Lakh tonnes), Wheat (1105.54
Management, Department of Public
was implemented across the country. Lakh tonnes), Nutri / Coarse Cereals
Enterprises, Department of Revenue.
(573.19 Lakh tonnes), Oilseeds (413.55
Q.389. As per a report of the Ministry of Lakh tonnes). Q.396. The country's infrastructure vision
Labour and Employment, what was the
for FY-2025 and the first exercise to be
rate of unemployment in Maharashtra for Q.393. According to Global
conducted in India is named as ________.
the year 2021-22? Multidimensional Poverty Index (2022),
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (4th shift)
SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (1st Shift) On the basis of four indicators- nutrition,
(a) National Infrastructure Pipeline
(a) 3.5% (b) 3.01% (c) 4.2% (d) 4.4% cooking fuel, sanitation and housing, how
(b) National Infrastructure Plan
much poor people live in India?
Sol.389.(a) 3.5%. According to the (c) National Infrastructure Planning
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift)
Annual Periodic Labour Force Survey, the (d) National Infrastructure Projects
(a) 24.4 million (b) 54.4 million
unemployment rate for people aged 15 (c) 34.4 million (d) 44.4 million Sol.396.(a) National Infrastructure
and above was 4.2% in 2020-21, 4.1% in
Pipeline. It is a group of social and
2021-22, and 3.2% in 2022-23. In Sol.393.(c) 34.4 million. The Global
economic infrastructure projects in India
2022-23, State/UT-wise unemployment Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
over a period of five years with an initial
rates included Andhra Pradesh (4.1%), was first developed in 2010 by the Oxford
sanctioned amount of ₹100 lakh crore.
Delhi (1.9%), Bihar (3.9%), Uttar Pradesh Poverty and Human Development
The pipeline was first made public by the
(2.4%), Gujarat (1.7%), Karnataka (2.4%), Initiative and the United Nations
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi
and Odisha (3.9%). Development Programme. It uses three
during his 2019 Independence Day
dimensions and ten indicators :
Q.390. What is the disinvestment target speech. Aims: To improve project
Education (Years of schooling and Child
of the Finance Ministry for the year preparation and attract investments into
enrollment). Health - (Child mortality and
2023-24? infrastructure.
nutrition). Standard of Living - (Electricity,
SSC CGL 19/09/2024 (2nd Shift) flooring, drinking water, sanitation, Q.397. As per the Economic Survey
(a) ₹54,000 crore (b) ₹53,000 crore cooking fuel, and assets). 2022-23, the Labour Force Participation
Rate for males has gone up to ________in 2021, India’s rank is ________ out of 109 member bill to regulate the appointment
2020-21. countries. of judges through the National Judicial
SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (2nd shift) Graduate Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 3) Commission, introduced in Rajya Sabha?
(a) 54.2% (b) 59.3% (c) 55.1% (d) 57.5% (a) 66 (b) 98 (c) 63 (d) 101 SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (1st Shift)
(a) August 2023 (b) July 2023
Sol.397.(d) 57.5%. The Labour Force Sol.400.(a) 66. The Oxford Poverty and (c) March 2022 (d) December 2022
Participation Rate for males has gone up Human Development Initiative (OPHI)
to 57.5% in 2020-21, as compared to publishes the Global Multidimensional Sol.403.(d) December 2022.
55.6% in 2018-19. The Female Labour Poverty Index (MPI), which aims to The National Judicial Commission Bill
Force Participation Rate rose to 25.1% in assess acute multidimensional poverty was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on
2020-21 from 18.6% in 2018-19, with a in emerging countries using various December 9, 2022, by CPI(M)'s Bikash
notable increase in Rural Female Labour indicators. Created in 2010, the MPI is a Ranjan Bhattacharya. The bill aims to
Force Participation Rate from 19.7% to joint effort between OPHI and the United regulate the appointment of judges to the
27.7% during the same period. Nations Development Programme Supreme Court and High Courts by
(UNDP). establishing a National Judicial
Q.398. As per the decision by the Cabinet Commission. In 2015, the Supreme Court
Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Q.401. In 2023, Government of India has declared the National Judicial
of the Government of India in 2023, the proposed to set up ‘Central Processing Appointments Commission Act, 2014,
MSP for Paddy (Common) has been fixed Centre’ for faster response to unconstitutional, reinstating the
at _________ higher than the last season. organisations through centralised collegium system for judicial
SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (2nd shift) handling of various forms filed with field appointments.
(a) 8% (b) 9% (c) 5% (d) 7% offices under the _____________.
Graduate Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 3) Q.404. Who among the following is the
Sol.398.(d) 7%. MSP, or Minimum (a) Partnership Act (b) Contract Act ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha
Support Price, is a program in India that (c) Companies Act (d) Sale of Goods Act as on 10 October 2023?
ensures farmers receive a minimum SSC MTS 07/10/2024 (1st Shift)
price for their crops. It is based on Sol.401.(c) Companies Act. In 2023, the (a) Virendra Kumar
recommendations from the Commission Government of India proposed the (b) Piyush Goyal
for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), establishment of a Central Processing (c) Prakash Javdekar
which was established in January 1965 Centre (CPC) under the Companies Act. (d) Jagdeep Dhankar
and operates under the Ministry of The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The announced its setup in a notification on Sol.404.(d) Jagdeep Dhankar. The Vice
CACP recommends MSPs for 22 February 2, 2024. Located at IMT President of India is the ex-officio
mandated crops, including 14 kharif Manesar, the CPC will process electronic Chairman of Rajya Sabha as per Article
crops, 6 rabi crops, and 2 commercial forms (e-forms) related to various 64. Virendra Kumar - Union Minister of
crops, as well as a fair and remunerative company matters, including Social Justice and Empowerment .Piyush
price (FRP) for sugarcane. incorporation, closure, and regulatory Goyal - Union Minister of Industry and
compliance. Once fully operational, it is Supply of India. Prakash Javadekar- A
Q.399. On the 46th Civil Accounts Day, as expected to handle around 2.50 lakh former Union Minister.
a part of 'Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) forms annually.
and Digital India eco-system', the Q.405. In its 279th report released in April
Government of India introduced which of 2023, the Law Commission of India has
the following?
Polity recommended the provision of which law
Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 4) to be retained?
𝑠𝑡
(a) Digi-bill processing system Q.402. As of 31 October 2023, the SSC MTS 07/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
(b) Saral system senior-most member (in terms of age) in (a) Labour Law (b) Revenue Law
𝑡ℎ
(c) E-bill processing system the 17 Lok Sabha, Shafiqur Rahman (c) Contract Law (d) Sedition Law
(d) Sahaj system Barq represents which political party?
Sol.405.(d) Sedition Law. The Law
SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (1st Shift)
Sol.399.(c) E-bill processing system. Commission of India recommended
(a) Bharatiya Janata Party
Nirmala Sitharaman launched the retaining the provision for Sedition under
(b) Indian National Congress
Electronic Bill (e-Bill) processing system, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code,
(c) Samajwadi Party
during the 46th Civil Accounts Day in 1860. Section 124A describes sedition
(d) Rashtriya Janata Dal
2022. Objectives : Provide convenience as ‘attempts to excite disaffection
to all vendors/suppliers of the Sol.402.(c) Samajwadi Party. The against the Government established by
government to submit their bills/claims Samajwadi Party (SP) was founded by law’. The provision has been widely
at anytime, from anywhere. Eliminate Mulayam Singh Yadav on October 4, criticised for being a tool for curbing
physical interface between suppliers and 1992. The party is based in Uttar dissent.
government officers. Enhance efficiency Pradesh. Other prominent leaders of
in processing of bills/claims. Reduce Q.406. In December 2022, the Parliament
Samajwadi Party : Dimple Yadav, Iqra
discretion in processing of bills through passed the Energy Conservation
Choudhary, Harendra Singh Malik,
the “First-In-First-Out” (FIFO) method. (Amendment) Bill, 2022. This bill aims to
Awadhesh Prasad etc.
make use of _____.
Q.400. According to the global Q.403. When was the National Judicial SSC MTS 09/10/2024 (2nd Shift)
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Commission Bill, which is a private (a) non-fossil fuels
(b) tungsten filament bulbs in houses (c) 21 Sep 2023 (d) 19 Sep 2023 natural sciences including mathematics,
(c) subsidy on petrol vehicles (ii) engineering and technology, (iii)
(d) electric vehicles Sol.409.(d) 19 Sep 2023. The Women's environmental and earth sciences, (iv)
Reservation Bill 2023, officially titled The health and agriculture, and (v) scientific
Sol.406.(a) non-fossil fuels. The Energy Constitution (One Hundred and technological interfaces of
Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022 is Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, humanities and social sciences.
an amendment to the Energy was introduced in the Lok Sabha on
Conservation Act, 2001. The Act September 19, 2023 by Union Law Q.412. As of July 2023, who was the
requires designated consumers to meet Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. This Member of Parliament from the
a minimum share of their energy historic bill seeks to reserve one-third of parliamentary constituency of Varanasi?
consumption from non-fossil sources. seats for women in the Lok Sabha, state SSC MTS 5/11/2024 (3rd Shift)
This includes industries like mining, steel, legislative assemblies, and the Delhi (a) Narendra Modi (b) Rajnath Singh
cement, and textiles, as well as legislative assembly, promoting gender (c) Smriti Irani (d) Yogi Adityanath
commercial buildings and the transport equity in political representation.
sector. Sol.412.(A) Narendra Modi. The
Q.410. The Uttarakhand Public Services Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency, one of
Q.407. The strength of the Supreme (Horizontal Reservation for Women) Bill, 80 in Uttar Pradesh, has been a
Court has increased to how many judges 2022 provides how much reservation to stronghold of the Bharatiya Janata Party
as of 13 Feb 2023? women? (BJP), winning 8 terms since its inception
SSC MTS 14/10/2024 (3rd Shift) SSC MTS 4/11/2024 (2nd Shift) in 1952. Narendra Modi, born on
(a) 26 (b) 28 (c) 34 (d) 30 (a) 25 % (b) 45 % (c) 20 % (d) 30 % September 17, 1950, has been elected
thrice from Varanasi and has served as
Sol.407.(c) 34. The original Constitution Sol.410.(d) 30 %. A legislative bill Prime Minister of India since 2014. Prior
of 1950 envisaged a Supreme Court providing reservation to women in state to this, he was the Chief Minister of
(Article 124) consisting of a Chief government jobs has been approved by Gujarat from 2001 to 2014.
Justice and 7 puisne judges. The number Uttarakhand Governor, Lt Gen (Retd.)
of judges increased over time: 8 in 1950, Gurmit Singh in January 2023. According Q.413. As on 31st October 2023, the
11 in 1956, 14 in 1960, 18 in 1978, 26 in to the Uttarakhand Public Services youngest member of parliament (in
1986, 31 in 2009, and 34 in 2019 (the (Horizontal Reservation for Women) Bill terms of age) in the 17th Lok Sabha,
current strength). Established - On 28 2022, women candidates who Chandrani Murmu, represents which
January 1950. The first Chief Justice of permanently reside in Uttarakhand will be political party?
India - Harilal J. Kania. given preference for 30% of open SSC MTS 11/11/2024 (1st Shift)
positions in public services and posts (a) Bharatiya Janata Party
Q.408. The Integrated Goods and after July 24, 2006, with 20% of the (b) Indian National Congress
Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023 vacancies being filled through horizontal (c) Aam Admi Party
was introduced in Lok Sabha on 11 reservation. (d) Biju Janata Dal
August 2023, which amends the ________.
SSC MTS 16/10/2024 (3rd Shift) Q.411. The Anusandhan National Sol.413.(d) Biju Janata Dal. The Biju
(a) Integrated Goods and Services Tax Research Foundation Bill, 2023 was Janata Dal (BJD), a regional political
(IGST) Act, 2017 introduced in Lok Sabha on 4 August party in Odisha, was founded by Naveen
(b) Integrated Goods and Services Tax 2023, which repeals the __________. Patnaik on December 26, 1997, as a
(IGST) Act, 2016 SSC MTS 5/11/2024 (2nd Shift) breakaway from the Janata Dal. Led by
(c) Integrated Goods and Services Tax (a) Science and Engineering Research Patnaik as president, its headquarters is
(IGST) Act, 2014 Board Act, 2007 in Forest Park, Bhubaneswar. Chandrani
(d) Integrated Goods and Services Tax (b) Science and Engineering Research Murmu (born June 16, 1993) is an Indian
(IGST) Act, 2015 Board Act, 2008 politician elected to the Lok Sabha from
(c) Science and Engineering Research Keonjhar, Odisha.
Sol.408.(a) Integrated Goods and Board Act, 2009
Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023, (d) Science and Engineering Research Q.414. Which of the following
introduces several key changes to the Board Act, 2006 amendments, made in September 2023,
IGST Act, primarily aimed at addressing is known as 'Nari Shakti Vandan
the growing sector of online money Sol.411.(b) The Anusandhan National Adhiniyam'?
gaming and refining tax provisions Research Foundation Bill, 2023 was SSC MTS 14/11/2024 (3rd Shift)
related to cross-border transactions and introduced in Lok Sabha on August 4, (a) 104th (b) 128th (c) 106th (d) 105th
goods supply. Integrated Goods and 2023. It repeals the Science and
Services Tax a type of indirect tax that is Engineering Research Board Act, 2008 Sol.414.(b) 128th. The Nari Shakti
levied on the interstate supply of goods and dissolves the Science and Vandan Adhiniyam reserves one-third of
and services in India. Engineering Research Board set up under seats in the Lok Sabha, state assemblies,
it. The Bill provides for establishing the and Delhi assembly for women, including
Q.409. Women's Reservation Bill 2023 Anusandhan National Research SC/ST women. Effective after the next
[The Constitution (One Hundred Foundation (NRF). Functions of NRF: census and delimitation, the reservation
Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023] NRF will be the apex body in the country lasts 15 years, extendable by Parliament,
was introduced in Lok Sabha on ________. to provide strategic direction for with seats rotating after each
SSC MTS 29/10/2024 (2nd Shift) research, innovation, and delimitation.
(a) 20 Sep 2023 (b) 22 Sep 2023 entrepreneurship in the fields of: (i) Q.415. The government of which of the
following states created a draft policy in Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021 to the definition of 'major airport.' The act
2022 for senior citizens on the basis of repeal and replace which of the following amends the provisions of the law in
article 41, which aims to form a Acts? relation to tariffs for single airports.
directorate for the welfare of senior SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (1st Shift)
citizens? (a) The Dangerous Machines Q.421. For which of the following states
SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (Regulation) Act, 1983 was the Constitution (Scheduled Castes
(a) Karnataka (b) Telangana (b) The Personal Injuries (Emergency and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Second
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Kerala Provisions) Act, 1962 Amendment) Bill, 2022, introduced in the
(c) The Lighthouse Act, 1927 Parliament?
Sol.415.(c) Tamil Nadu. The policy was SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (1st Shift)
(d) The Dourine Act, 1910
designed To enhance the quality of life of (a) Odisha (b) Bihar
the senior citizens, the State will ensure Sol.418.(c) The Lighthouse Act, 1927 : (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Madhya Pradesh
timely access to health, nutrition, safety, An Act to consolidate and amend the law
security, financial stability, shelter, and relating to the provision, maintenance Sol.421.(c) Uttar Pradesh. This Bill was
protection. Schemes related to senior and control of lighthouses by the introduced in Lok Sabha on March 28,
citizens: National Policy on Older Government. The Dangerous Machines 2022. The Bill seeks to amend the
Persons (1999), Rashtriya Vayoshri (Regulation) Act, 1983, regulates the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Uttar
Yojana (2017), Indira Gandhi National Old production, supply, distribution, and use Pradesh) Order, 1967 (ST Order) and the
Age Pension Scheme (2007). of dangerous machines in India. The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order,
Personal Injuries (Emergency Provisions) 1950 (SC Order) with respect to its
Q.416. When was the High Court and application to Uttar Pradesh. The Bill
Act, 1962, provides for relief regarding
Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and amends the SC order to exclude Gond
certain personal injuries sustained during
Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, community as a Scheduled Caste in four
the emergency period. The Dourine Act
2021 introduced in Lok Sabha? districts of Uttar Pradesh: (i) Chandauli,
of 1910 was enacted to prevent the
SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (ii) Kushinagar, (iii) Sant Kabir Nagar, and
spread of dourine (a contagious disease
(a) 27 September 2021 (iv) Sant Ravidas Nagar.
that affects horses and asses) in India.
(b) 30 November 2021
(c) 29 March 2021 Q.419. As of March 2023, how many Q.422. Which Bill was passed by the
(d) 28 April 2021 High Courts are there in India? Parliament, in July 2021, to help in the
SSC CGL 10/09/2024 (2nd Shift) availability of working capital for the
Sol.416.(b) 30 November 2021. This Bill micro, small and medium enterprises
was introduced by the Minister of Law (a) 25 (b) 35 (c) 30 (d) 20
sector?
and Justice, Kiren Rijiju. The bill Sol.419.(a) 25. High Courts in India : The SSC CGL 13/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
amended the High Court Judges Indian High Courts Act of 1861, based on (a) The Essential Commodities
(Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, the recommendation of the Law (Amendment) Bill, 2020
1954, and the Supreme Court Judges Commission, led to the establishment of (b) The Minerals Laws (Amendment) Bill,
(Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, High Courts in the three Presidencies: 2020
1958. The bill's main purpose was to Calcutta (1 July 1862), Madras (26 June (c) The Factoring Regulation
clarify when retired judges would receive 1862), and Bombay (14 August 1862). (Amendment) Bill, 2021
enhanced pension. The bill was passed The 25th High Court was established in (d) The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
by the Lok Sabha on December 8, 2021, Andhra Pradesh in 2019. (Amendment) Bill, 2021
and by the Rajya Sabha on December 13,
2021. Q.420. Which of the following is NOT an Sol.422.(c) The Factoring Regulation
amendment made to the Airport (Amendment) Bill, 2021 amends the
Q.417. The Muslim Women (Protection definitions of "receivables", "assignment",
Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA)
of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 deals and "factoring business" to bring them at
Amendment Act, 2021 ?
with subsistence allowance in which of par with international definitions. The bill
SSC CGL 12/09/2024 (1st Shift)
the following Sections? seeks to amend the Factoring Regulation
(a) The government can call any airport a
SSC CGL 09/09/2024 (3rd Shift) Act, 2011 to widen the scope of entities
major airport just by notification.
(a) Section 5 (b) Section 6 which can engage in factoring business.
(b) The government will club together
(c) Section 7 (d) Section 4
profit-making and loss-making
Q.423. The Parliament passed the
Sol.417.(a) Section 5. The Muslim airports.
Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 in
Women (Protection of Rights on (c) The government can offer airports as
August 2021. Which of the following is
Marriage) Act is an act of parliament of a package in PPP mode to the
an objective behind passing it?
India to protect the rights of married prospective bidders.
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (1st Shift)
Muslim women and to prohibit divorce by (d) A major airport is one which has an
(a) To encourage more FDI in defence
pronouncing talaq by their husbands and annual traffic of minimum 35 lakh
services
to provide for matters connected passengers.
(b) To prohibit strikes, lockouts and
therewith or incidental thereto. Important
Sol.420.(d) Airport Economic Regulatory layoffs in units engaged in essential
Sections: Section 4-Punishment for
Authority (AERA) Amendment Act, 2021 defence services
pronouncing talaq . Section 6- Custody of
amended the Airports Economic (c) To appoint more women in defence
minor children. Section 7- Offences to be
Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. services
cognizable, compoundable, etc.
The Act allows tariff determination of a (d) To implement one rank one pension
Q.418. The Parliament passed the 'group of airports' by way of amending
Sol.423.(b) The Essential Defence Governors of States. Article 154 - Sol.430.(d) Himachal Pradesh. The
Services Bill, 2021, introduced by Executive power of State. Other state Governor of a State is appointed by the
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July Governor: Himachal Pradesh - Shiv President for a term of five years and
22, 2021, defines essential defence Pratap Shukla, Tamil Nadu - R. N. Ravi, holds office during his pleasure. Sarojini
services as those in establishments Odisha - Raghubar Das. Naidu was the first female to become the
producing defence goods or in the armed governor of an Indian state. She
forces and related areas. It also amends Q.427. In May 2023, the Supreme Court governed Uttar Pradesh from 15 August
the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, to of India issued a set of directions to 1947 to 2 March 1949.
classify these services as public utility strengthen the POSH Act. To which of
the following is this Act related? Q.431. Parkash Singh Badal passed
services.
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (1st shift) away in April 2023. He served as Chief
Q.424. The Epidemic Diseases (a) Sexual harassment of women at Minister of _______ for five times.
(Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 amended workplace SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift)
which of the following Acts? (b) Food security (a) Haryana (b) Bihar
SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (2nd Shift) (c) Amenities in jails (c) Punjab (d) Himachal Pradesh
(a) The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1892 (d) Child trafficking
Sol.431.(c) Punjab. Parkash Singh Badal
(b) The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1895
Sol.427.(a) The Prevention of Sexual was the five-time (1970-1971, 1977-1980,
(c) The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1890
Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013, aims to 1997-2002, and 2007-2017) Punjab CM
(d) The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897
create a safe and conducive work and veteran Akali leader. He was also the
Sol.424.(d) The Epidemic Diseases Act, environment for women and provide youngest Chief Minister to have ever held
1897. The Epidemic Diseases protection against sexual harassment. office in the state.
(Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 was
promulgated on April 22, 2020. The Act Q.428. The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, Q.432. The President of India appointed
provides for the prevention of the spread 2022, received the assent of the __________ as the Governor of Karnataka
of dangerous epidemic diseases. The President on ________. in July 2021.
Ordinance amends the Act to include SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (3rd shift) SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift)
protections for healthcare personnel (a) 31 March 2023 (a) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
combatting epidemic diseases and (b) 30 April 2023 (b) Hari Babu Kambhampati
expands the powers of the central (c) 31 December 2022 (c) Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
government to prevent the spread of (d) 31 January 2023 (d) Thaawar Chand Gehlot
such diseases. Sol.432.(d) Thaawar Chand Gehlot.
Sol.428.(d) 31 January 2023. The
Q.425. Which of the following States Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022, provides Constitutional Provisions Related to the
have enacted the Cattle Preservation Act, for imprisonment of up to 14 years for Governor: Article 153 - There shall be a
2021 in July-August 2021 to regulate anyone involved in acts of piracy. It Governor for each state. Article 155 -
slaughter and transport of cattle and applies to all areas of the sea beyond Governor of a State shall be appointed by
proposed an amendment in December India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the President. Article 156 - The Governor
2021 to allow inter-district transportation which extends 200 nautical miles from shall hold office during the pleasure of
of cattle for agricultural and animal the coastline. the President.
husbandry except in districts sharing Q.433. The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act,
Q.429. Who among the following cabinet
international border? 2022, was enacted to give effect to
ministers was appointed as the Governor
SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (2nd Shift) which of the following?
of Karnataka in July 2021?
(a) Tripura (b) Sikkim SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (1st shift)
SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift)
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Assam (a) United Nations Regional seas
(a) Thawarchand Gehlot
Sol.425.(d) Assam. Cattle Preservation (b) Hari Babu Kambhampati convention relating to repression of
Bill, 2021 : It seeks to replace the Assam (c) Arjun Munda piracy on high seas.
Cattle Preservation Act, 1950. The Act (d) Rajendra Vishwanath (b) United Nations Treaty on Oceans
provides for the preservation of cattle by relating to repression of piracy on
restricting their slaughter. Sol.429.(a) Thawarchand Gehlot. The high seas.
President appoints the Governor of a (c) United Nations Convention on the
Q.426. In 2023, Gulab Chand Kataria State according to Article 155 of the Law of the Sea relating to repression
became the Governor of which of the Constitution. To be appointed as a of piracy on high seas.
following states? Governor, a person must be a citizen of (d) United Nations Convention on Oceans
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (1st shift) India, at least 35 years old, not hold any and Seas relating to repression of
(a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Assam office of profit, and not be a member of piracy on high seas.
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Odisha either house of Parliament or a
legislative assembly. Sol.433.(c) The Act defines piracy as
Sol.426.(b) Assam. Gulab Chand Kataria “any illegal act of violence, detention, or
is an Indian politician who is serving as Q.430. In February 2023, Shiv Pratap destruction committed against a ship,
the Governor of Punjab and Shukla was appointed governor of which aircraft, person or property, for private
Administrator of Chandigarh since 31 state ? purposes, by the crew or passengers of a
July 2024. Lakshman Prasad Acharya is SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift) private ship or aircraft”. The provisions of
the 32nd Governor of Assam (As of (a) Haryana (b) Tamil Nadu this Act shall apply to the high seas.
September 2024). Article 153 - (c) Bihar (d) Himachal Pradesh India is a party to the United Nations
Convention on the Law of the Sea Sol.437.(d) 11 April 2023. The Chief Justice of India.
adopted by the United Nations on the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023
Q.441. The Press and Periodicals
10th December, 1982 and has ratified the makes a number of changes to the
Registration Bill, 2023 replaced which act
same on the 29th June, 1995. Competition Act, 2002, which is the
with a simplified law that decriminalizes
country's primary competition law. Its
Q.434. Who is the Union Minister of Civil various provisions and brings digital
aim is to strengthen competition
Aviation in the Government of India? (As media under its ambit?
regulation, streamline operations, and
of March, 2024). SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (1st shift)
foster a business-friendly environment.
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (2nd shift) (a) Newspaper (Incitement to Offences)
(a) G Kishan Reddy Q.438. As of 01 January 2023, who is the Act, 1908
(b) Raj Kumar Singh chairman of UPSC? (b) Censorship of Press Act, 1799
(c) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift) (c) Press (Objectionable Matters) Act,
(d) Kiren Rijiju (a) Dr. TCA Anant 1951
(b) Shri Rajeev Nayan Choubey (d) Press and Registration of Books Act,
Sol.434.(c) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. (c) Dr. Manoj Soni 1867
As of August 2024 : Kiren Rijiju - Minister (d) Mrs. Preeti Sudan
of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Sol.441.(d) Press and Registration of
Minority Affairs. G. Kishan Reddy - Sol.438.(c) Dr. Manoj Soni. The Books Act, 1867. The Indian Newspaper
Minister of Coal and Mines. Chairman and other members of the (Incitement to Offence) Act, 1908 -
UPSC are appointed by the President of Allowed the District Magistrate to forfeit
Q.435. As on 31 March 2024, apart from India. Term of six years or till the age of any publication that could instigate
the Ministry of Home Affairs, which of 65 years, whichever is earlier. The political violence or acts of murder.
the following ministries is headed by Shri Chairman or any other member shall only Censorship of Press Act, 1799
Amit Shah? be removed from his/her office by order -Introduced by Lord Wellesley to restrict
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift) of the President of India. UPSC (Part XIV, the French from spreading anti-British
(a) Ministry of Coal Article 315 to Article 323). government news in India. Press
(b) Ministry of Cooperation (Objectionable Matters) Act, 1951: To
(c) Ministry of Minority Affairs Q.439. As of March, 2024, who is the punish the misuse of press freedom.
(d) Ministry of Corporate Affairs minister of the Ministry of Cooperation,
Government of India ? Q.442. In the year 2021, which of the
Sol.435.(b) Ministry of Cooperation. SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (1st shift) following ministries published the
Cabinet Ministers of India 2024: Nitin (a) Dharmendra Pradhan (b) Amit Shah amended rules related to Corporate
Gadkari- Minister for Road Transport & (c) Smriti Zubin Irani (d) Nitin Gadkari Social Responsibility (CSR)?
Highways, J. P. Nadda- Ministry of Health SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (3rd shift)
and Family Welfare, Chirag Paswan - Sol.439.(b) Amit Shah. He is an Indian (a) Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, politician who is currently serving as the (b) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Annapurna Devi- Ministry of Women and 32nd Minister of Home Affairs since May (c) Ministry of New and Renewable
Child Development. 2019 and the first Minister of Energy
Co-operation since July 2021. The (d) Ministry of Science and Technology
Q.436. As of January 2023, who among ministry provides a separate
the following is the chief minister of administrative, legal and policy Sol.442.(b) Ministry of Corporate
Puducherry? framework for strengthening the Affairs. It is an Indian government
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift) cooperative movement in the country. ministry primarily concerned with
(a) Shri N Rangaswamy Formed - 6 July 2021. Headquarters - administration of the Companies Act
(b) Shri V Narayanasamy New Delhi. 2013, the Companies Act 1956, the
(c) Shri P Shanmugam Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008,
(d) Shri V Vaithilingam Q.440. As of March, 2024, who is the and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
Executive Chairman of the National Legal 2016. Headquarters - Shastri Bhawan
Sol.436.(a) Shri N Rangaswamy. Services Authority of India? (New Delhi). Minister - Nirmala
Puducherry was formed as a Union SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (4th shift) Sitharaman (As of August 2024).
Territory in 1962 out of the four former (a) Justice Ranjan Gogoi
French colonies of Pondicherry (now (b) Justice Sanjiv Khanna Q.443. The Wild Life (Protection)
Puducherry), Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam. (c) Justice Sharad Bobde Amendment Act, 2022 received the
The name of Pondicherry was changed (d) Justice UU Lalit assent of the President on ____________ .
to Puducherry by The Pondicherry SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (3rd shift)
(Alteration of Name) Act 2006. Sol.440.(b) Justice Sanjiv Khanna. (a) 17 December 2022
The National Legal Services Authority (b) 19 December 2022
Q.437. After being passed by both the (NALSA) is a statutory body of India (c) 10 December 2022
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the established on 9 November 1995 under (d) 14 December 2022
Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2023 the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
received the President’s assent on Headquarters - New Delhi. Motto - Sol.443.(b) 19 December 2022.
__________ to become the Competition Access to Justice for All. Ranjan Gogoi Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Act,
(Amendment) Act, 2023. served as the 46th Chief Justice of India 2022: The Act amends the Wild Life
SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (4th shift) from 2018 to 2019. Sharad Arvind Bobde (Protection) Act, 1972 which regulates
(a) 1 April 2023 (b) 21 April 2023 served as the 47th Chief Justice of India. the protection of wild animals, birds and
(c) 14 April 2023 (d) 11 April 2023 Uday Umesh Lalit served as the 49th plants. The Wild Life (Protection) Act,
1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka (Nationalisation) Act, 1972
enacted for the protection of plants and from 2013 to 2018. As of September (c) General Business (Nationalisation)
animal species. Enacted - 9 September 2024:- DK Sivakumar - Deputy Chief Act, 1970
1972. Minister of Karnataka. MK Stalin - Chief (d) Life Insurance (Nationalisation) Act,
Minister of Tamil Nadu. 1975
Q.444. Which party won the Jalandhar (a
city in Punjab) Lok Sabha bypoll election Q.447. In April 2022, Chief Justice of Sol.449.(b) General Insurance Business
held in May 2023 ? India NV Ramana recommended the (Nationalisation) Act, 1972. It removes
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (4th shift) creation of an “independent umbrella the mandatory provision of 51%
(a) Bharatiya Janata Party institution”, so as to bring various shareholding of the central govt in
(b) Akali Dal agencies under one roof”. Which of the General Insurance Corporation of India,
(c) Indian National Congress following agencies did he suggest be National Insurance, New India
(d) Aam Aadmi Party brought under this umbrella? Assurance, Oriental Insurance and United
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (3rd shift) India Insurance companies.
Sol.444.(d) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): (a) SFIO and CBI (b) ED and NIA
Formed on 26 November 2012, following (c) ED, CBI and SFIO (d) CBI, SFIO and NIA Q.450. MLAs in which of the following
the 2011 anti-corruption movement. It is states/UTs received an increase of about
a national party. A party is recognized as Sol.447.(c) ED, CBI and SFIO. NV 66% in salaries and allowances w.e.f. 14
a national party if it secures at least 6% Ramana served as the 48th Chief Justice February 2023?
of the total votes in Lok Sabha or of India. The Enforcement Directorate SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (4th shift)
Assembly elections in four states and (ED) is a Government agency that (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Bihar
wins at least four seats in the Lok Sabha. enforces economic laws and tackles (c) Delhi (d) Lakshadweep
financial crimes. Established on May 1,
Q.445. On 2 March 2023, the Supreme Sol.450.(c) Delhi. The Delhi Assembly
1956. Central Bureau of Investigation
Court delivered an order on passed bills pertaining to over 66 per
(CBI) is the domestic crime investigating
appointments to the Election cent hike in salaries and allowances of
agency of India. Formed -1963. The
Commission. According to this order, its members, the first raise in the last 11
National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a
appointments will be done under the years for the legislators who are
specialised counter-terrorism law
recommendation of a committee having considered the lowest-paid lawmakers in
enforcement agency in India. Formed -
which of the following members? the country. Five different bills were
2009.
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (1st shift) tabled for the hike in salaries of
(a) Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India Q.448. On 12 February 2023, the ministers, MLAs, chief whip, Speaker and
and Speaker of the Lok Sabha President of India appointed the Deputy Speaker, and Leader of
(b) Prime Minister, Leader of the Governor of states. Which of the Opposition in the Assembly, which were
opposition and Chairman of the Rajya following is NOT correctly matched ? passed by the members. Article 106 and
Sabha SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (4th shift) Article 195 of the Constitution empowers
(c) Prime Minister, Leader of the (a) Shiv Pratap Shukla - Himachal MPs and MLAs, respectively to
opposition and Chief Justice of India Pradesh determine their salaries and allowances
(d) Prime Minister, Leader of the (b) Phagu Chauhan - Meghalaya by enacting laws in their respective
opposition and Speaker of the Lok (c) Ramesh Baish - Maharashtra legislatures.
Sabha (d) S Abdul Nazeer - Bihar
Q.451. In February 2023, which high
Sol.445.(c) The Election Commission of Sol.448.(d) S Abdul Nazeer - Bihar. court ordered that even foreigners can
India (ECI) is a constitutional body President Droupadi Murmu appointed invoke Domestic Violence Act, 2005 in
established by the Constitution of India new governors for various states (On 12 Indian courts and that the residence of
empowered to conduct free and fair February 2023): Shri Justice (Retd.) S. women is immaterial?
elections in India. Formed - 25 January Abdul Nazeer - Andhra Pradesh, Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
1950. Headquarters - New Delhi. Part XV Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar - Bihar, (a) Delhi (b) Madras
(Article 324-329) of the Indian Gulab Chand Kataria - Assam (Now the (c) Bombay (d) Calcutta
Constitution: It deals with elections and governor of Punjab as of August 2024),
Sol.451.(b) Madras. The judgment
establishes a commission for these Shri La. Ganesan - Nagaland, and Shri
clarified that foreigners can file
matters. Originally the commission had Biswa Bhusan Harichandan -
complaints under the Protection of
only one Election Commissioner but after Chhattisgarh (The current governor is
Women from Domestic Violence Act
the Election Commissioner Amendment Remen Deka who has been in office
(PWDVA) of 2005 in India. The residence
Act 1989, it was made a multi-member since 31 July 2024).
of the woman is immaterial; she can
body (1 Chief Election Commissioner & 2
Q.449. On 11 August 2021, the General seek protection in India regardless of her
other Election Commissioners.).
Insurance Business (Nationalisation) nationality or residence. This landmark
Q.445. Who took oath as the Chief Amendment Bill, 2021 was passed by the decision aims to protect women from
Minister of Karnataka, in May 2023? Parliament and it amended the domestic violence.
SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (2nd shift) __________. Q.452. As of 1 March 2022, which of the
(a) Siddaramaiah (b) Mallikarjun Kharge SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (1st shift) following bills were passed in December
(c) DK Sivakumar (d) MK Stalin (a) Motor Insurance (Nationalisation) 2021 ?
Act, 1980 Matriculation Level 24/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
Sol.446.(a) Siddaramaiah. He had earlier (b) General Insurance Business (a) The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021
(b) The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, Previously, she was the 17th Governor of (c) Arvind Kejriwal
2021 Madhya Pradesh and has also served as (d) Hemant Soren
(c) The Prohibition of Child Marriage the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Governors
Sol.458.(b) Himanta Biswa Sarma. He's
(Amendment) Bill, 2021 of other Indian states as of September
the 15th Chief Minister of Assam. Some
(d) The Mediation Bill, 2021 2024 are: Andhra Pradesh - S. Abdul
other states and their chief ministers as
Nazeer, Assam - Lakshman Prasad
Sol.452.(b) The Election Laws of September 2024 : Tamil Nadu - MK
Acharya, Bihar - Rajendra Vishwanath
(Amendment) Bill, 2021. The bill seeks Stalin, Jharkhand - Hemant Soren,
Arlekar, and Chhattisgarh - Ramen Deka.
to link electoral roll data and voter ID Uttarakhand - Pushkar Singh Dhami.
cards with the Aadhaar ecosystem. The Q.455. As of July 2023, who is the
National Anti-Doping Bill prohibits Lieutenant Governor of Delhi ? Miscellaneous
athletes, athlete support personnel and Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
other persons from engaging in doping in (a) Arvind Kejriwal (b) Anil Baijal Q.459. Which of the following is an
sport. The Mediation Bill establishes the (c) Vinai Kumar Saxena (d) Najeeb Jung ex-officio member of the National
Mediation Council of India and also Commission for Allied and Healthcare
provides for community mediation. The Sol.455.(c) Vinai Kumar Saxena. Under
Profession as provided in the National
Prohibition of Child Marriage Article 239 of the Constitution of India,
Commission for Allied and Healthcare
(Amendment) Bill, 2021 for raising the the administration of every union territory
Profession Act, 2021?
age of marriage of women to 21 years to (UT) is handled by an administrator
SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Afternoon)
make it at par with the men. appointed by the President of India. The
(a) Minister of Health and Family Welfare,
Constitution (69th Amendment) Act,
Government of India
Q.453. Which of the following 1991 introduced Article 239AA which
(b) Prime Minister
statements are true regarding Indian created an elected Legislative Assembly
(c) Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs,
Antarctic Bill, 2022? and a Council of Ministers (CoM)
Government of India
1. The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 was including a Chief Minister (CM) for
(d) Joint Secretary, Department of Legal
introduced in Lok Sabha on 1 Dec 2022. National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT).
Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice
2. The Bill seeks to give effect to the
Antarctic Treaty, the Convention on the Q.456. When was the Forest
Sol.459.(d) National Commission for
Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living (Conservation) Amendment Bill
Allied and Healthcare Profession Act,
Resources and the Protocol on introduced in the Lok Sabha ?
2021: An Act to provide for regulation
Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
and maintenance of standards of
Treaty. (a) 30 March 2023 (b) 1 April 2023
education and services by allied and
3. It also seeks to protect the Antarctic (c) 29 March 2023 (d) 28 March 2023
healthcare professionals, assessment of
environment and regulate activities in the Sol.456.(c) 29 March 2023. The bill was institutions, maintenance of a Central
region. passed by the Lok Sabha on July 26, Register and State Register and creation
4. The provisions of the Bill will apply to 2023, and by the Rajya Sabha on August of a system to improve access, research
any person, vessel or aircraft that is a 2, 2023. The bill aims to make significant and development and adoption of latest
part of an Indian expedition to Antarctica changes to the Forest (Conservation) scientific advancement and for matters
under a permit issued under the Bill. Act, 1980, which is a key central statute connected therewith or incidental
Higher Secondary 24/06/2024 (Shift - 2) for forest conservation in India. The Bill thereto.
(a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 1,2 and 4 adds and exempts certain types of land
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.460. Central Vigilance Commission
from the purview of the Act. Further, it
observed Vigilance Awareness Week
Sol.453.(c) 2, 3 and 4. The Indian expands the list of activities permitted to
2022 with which of the following
Antarctic Bill, 2022 which aims at having be carried out on forest land.
themes?
India's own national measures for Q.457. Who has taken the oath as the SSC CHSL Tier II 18/11/2024
protecting the Antarctic environment. Chief Minister of Meghalaya in March (a) Integrity A way of life
Introduced in the Lok Sabha on April 1, 2023? (b) Corruption free India for a developed
2022, it received presidential assent on Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 3) Nation
August 6, 2022. The bill applies to any (a) Thomas A Sangma (c) Independent India @ 75: Self Reliance
person, vessel, or aircraft involved in (b) Sniawbhalang with Integrity
India's Antarctic expeditions, as well as (c) Prestone Tynsong (d) Vigilant India, Prosperous India
key areas of Antarctica, including the (d) Conrad K Sangma
continent, islands, seas, and airspace Sol.460.(b) Corruption free India for a
south of 60°S latitude. Sol.457.(d) Conrad K Sangma. He is a developed Nation. The Central Vigilance
member of the National People's Party. Commission (CVC) was established in
Q.454. As of July 2023, who is the Meghalaya: Capital and largest city - 1964 based on the recommendations of
governor of Uttar Pradesh? Shillong, Formation - 21 January 1972, the K. Santhanam Committee. The
Graduate Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 3) State Legislature Assembly - 60 seats. Central Vigilance Commissioner is
(a) Anandiben Patel (b) Ram Naik appointed by the President of India after
(c) Sudarshan Agarwal (d) TV Rajeswar Q.458. As of July 2023, who is the Chief the recommendation of a three-member
Minister of Assam? committee which consists of the Prime
Sol.454.(a) Anandiben Patel. She is an Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 4) Minister, Minister of Home Affairs and
Indian politician currently serving as the (a) MK Stalin Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
20th Governor of Uttar Pradesh. (b) Himanta Biswa Sarma Tenure of the Commissioner - 4 years.
Removal or Suspension: The (c) Chandigarh (d) Puducherry SSC MTS 14/10/2024 (1st Shift)
Commissioner can be removed by the (a) Bandi Singhs (b) Babbar Bandis
Sol.464.(d) Puducherry. It comprises the
President on grounds of misbehavior or (c) Khalsa Tigers (d) Qaidi Sikhs
former French establishments of
incapacity. Theme for the CVC
Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam, Sol.467.(a) Bandi Singhs. The ‘Bandi
Awareness Week 2024 - Culture of
which lie scattered in South India. NITI Singhs’ are former Sikh militants
Integrity for Nation's Prosperity.
Aayog in collaboration with United incarcerated in various jails across the
Q.461. The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, Nations Development Programme country for three decades or more now.
2023 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 3 (UNDP), and Oxford Poverty and Human The demand for their release started
August 2023, which amends the ________. Development Initiative (OPHI) developed over a decade ago, with the SGPC
SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (1st Shift) the National Multidimensional Poverty leading the cause.
(a) Pharmacy Act, 1950 Index (MPI) that offers a
(b) Pharmacy Act, 1949 multi-dimensional perspective on Q.468. In 2023, which repository is
(c) Pharmacy Act, 1947 poverty. National Multidimensional proposed to be set up in a digital
(d) Pharmacy Act, 1948 Poverty Index (2021) : Highest proportion epigraphy museum, with digitisation of
of multidimensionally poor people - Bihar, one lakh ancient inscriptions in the first
Sol.461.(d) Pharmacy Act, 1948. The followed by Jharkhand and Uttar stage ?
Pharmacy education and profession in Pradesh. Lowest - Kerala, followed by SSC MTS 15/10/2024 (1st Shift)
India are regulated by the Pharmacy Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Goa and (a) Bharat Shared Repository of
Council of India (PCI), established under Sikkim. Inscriptions
the Pharmacy Act, 1948. The PCI (b) Progressive Repository of Indigenous
oversees pharmacy education standards, Q.465. As of 2023, what is the number of Folklore
ensures uniform implementation, major public seaports in India? (c) Amrit Repository of Numismatic
approves or withdraws recognition of SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (1st Shift) Collection
institutions and courses, inspects (a) 12 (b) 10 (c) 16 (d) 13 (d) Indian Repository of Classical Coins
institutions for compliance, and
Sol.465.(a) 12. Name of 13 Major Ports Sol.468.(a) Bharat Shared Repository of
maintains the Central Register of
in India (As of November 2024) : West Inscriptions (BharatSHRI). The
Pharmacists. Ministry : Health and
Coast - Kandla (Gujarat), Mumbai BharatSHRI will be set up by the
Family Welfare.
(Maharashtra), Jawaharlal Nehru Archaeological Survey of India at
Q.462. Where was the Global Technology (Maharashtra), Marmugao (Goa), New Hyderabad.
Summit 2022 held? Mangalore (Karnataka), Cochin (Kerala).
SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (3rd Shift) East Coast - Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu), Q.469. As per the reforms of the Mines
(a) New Delhi (b) Jaipur Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Ennore (Tamil and Minerals (Development and
(c) Varanasi (d) Bengaluru Nadu), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, how
Paradip (Orissa), Kolkata and Haldia many minerals have been removed from
Sol.462.(a) New Delhi. The Global (West Bengal), Port Blair (Andaman and the list of atomic minerals?
Technology Summit (GTS) is an annual Nicobar Islands). SSC MTS 15/10/2024 (3rd Shift)
event hosted by Carnegie India and the (a) 8 (b) 3 (c) 11 (d) 6
Ministry of External Affairs of India. The Q.466. From 13 September 2023, DMK
summit was first held in 2016, and is MP Tiruchi Siva has been appointed the Sol.469.(d) 6. These minerals include
India's leading geo-technology event. chairperson of the Committee on _______. lithium, beryllium, niobium, titanium,
SSC MTS 08/10/2024 (2nd Shift) tantalum, and zirconium. This change
Q.463. Which of the following states of (a) Home (b) Information Technology allows the private sector to mine these
India marked the lowest in National (c) Transport (d) Industry previously restricted minerals, which
Multi-dimensional Poverty Index: A were earlier reserved for state agencies
Progress Review 2023? Sol.466.(d) Industry. Tiruchi Siva is a only​.
SSC MTS 30/09/2024 (3rd Shift) member of the Parliament of India
(a) Goa (b) Kerala representing Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Q.470. In January 2023, three
(c) Sikkim (d) Tamil Nadu Sabha. Important Committees and their Indian-origin researchers were among
Mandates: Sarkaria Commission (1983): nine scientists named recipients of the
Sol.463.(b) Kerala. This report was Examined the relationship between the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in
published by NITI Aayog, presents the Center and States. Mandal Commission the UK. Which of the following is NOT
second edition of the national MPI for (1979): Examined the social and one of these three scientists?
India. It provides multidimensional economic backwardness of various SSC MTS 18/10/2024 (1st Shift)
poverty estimates for India’s 36 States castes and communities. Vijay Kelkar (a) Mehul Malik (b) Rahul R Nair
and Union Territories, along with 707 Committee (2015): Formulated a (c) Tanmay Bharat (d) Gagandeep Kang
administrative districts across 12 framework for Public-Private
indicators of the national MPI. Partnerships (PPP) in India. Sol.470.(d) Gagandeep Kang.'Till we win:
India's fight against the Covid-19
Q.464. According to the National Q.467. In February 2023, there have pandemic' is a formidable book by Dr.
Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021, been protests in Punjab to release a Chandrakant Lahariya, Dr. Gagandeep
which Union Territory has the lowest group of Sikh prisoners who have been in Kang, and Dr. Randeep Guleria – three
proportion of poor? jail for more than 30 years since medical experts at the forefront of India’s
SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (2nd Shift) militancy was wiped out in Punjab in the fight against Covid-19. The Blavatnik
(a) Delhi (b) Lakshadweep 1990s. What are these prisoners called? Awards for Young Scientists was
established by the Blavatnik Family inequality. UNICEF provides humanitarian Skills on Wheels initiative aims to equip a
Foundation in 2007. Other Six recipients aid, influences policies, and collaborates large number of youth with
of this award include Dr. Nicholas with governments and NGOs. It is funded industry-relevant skill training. This
McGranahan, Fernanda Duarte, Samuel through voluntary contributions and aims initiative enhances both theoretical and
D. Stranks, Jayne Birkby, P. Green and to improve children's well-being practical knowledge, helping them secure
Yiliang Ding. worldwide. better livelihoods through effective
coordination, oversight, and synergy.
Q.471. Who among the following led the Q.474. As per Ministry of Road Transport
Indian delegation to attend the 56th and Highways, what is the total length of Q.477. N. Rangasamy sworn in as the
Annual General Meeting of the Board of National Highways in India as of Chief Minister of Puducherry in May
Governors of Asian Development Bank November 2022? 2021. What is the name of the party he
(ADB) along with Investor/ Bilateral and SSC MTS 11/11/2024 (2nd Shift) formed?
other associated meetings in Incheon, (a) 1,85,633 kilometres SSC CGL 24/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
the Republic of Korea, from 2 to 5 May (b) 1,45,897 kilometres (a) Naam Tamilar Katchi
2023 ? (c) 1,86,908 kilometres (b) All India NR Congress
SSC MTS 21/10/2024 (2nd Shift) (d) 1,44,634 kilometres (c) Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam
(a) Meenakshi Lekhi (d) Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
(b) Nirmala Sitharaman Sol.474.(d) 1,44,634 kilometres. The
(c) Smriti Irani National Highways Authority of India Sol.477.(b) All India NR Congress:
(d) Renuka Singh Saruta (NHAI), an autonomous agency set up in It was founded on 7 February 2011 by
1995 under the National Highways Act of separating from the Indian National
Sol.471.(b) Nirmala Sitharaman. The 1988, manages over 50,000 km of India's Congress. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a 132,499 km national highways. It is a formerly known as Dalit Panthers of
regional development bank established nodal agency of the Ministry of Road India, was founded in 1982 in Madurai,
on 19 December 1966, and Transport and Highways (MoRTH). NHAI Tamil Nadu. Naam Tamilar Katchi: It is a
headquartered in Philippines. The 57th has partnered with the Indian Space Tamil nationalist political party active in
Annual General Meeting of the Board of Research Organisation (ISRO) for the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and union
Governors of Asian Development Bank satellite mapping of highways. MoRTH, territory of Puducherry. It was founded in
(ADB) was hosted by Tbilisi, Georgia. At the apex body for road transport in India, 2010 by Senthamilan Seeman.
the 57th Annual General Meeting of the formulates and administers rules,
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of regulations, and laws to enhance road Q.478. Which of the following
Governors, India was represented by transport mobility and efficiency. organisations is NOT a winner of the
Vikas Sheel. $100,000 cash prize as ‘Best Small
Q.475. The president of which country Business: Good Food for All’, announced
Q.472. In Union Budget 2023-24, annual was the chief guest at the Indian by the United Nations for providing
production of 5 MMT under Green Republic Day Ceremony of 2023? inspiring, diverse and impactful solutions
Hydrogen Mission is to be targeted by SSC MTS 12/11/2024 (2nd Shift) in improving access to healthy and
the year _________ to facilitate transition (a) Lebanon (b) Sudan sustainable food?
of the economy to low carbon intensity. (c) Morocco (d) Egypt SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
SSC MTS 22/10/2024 (1st Shift) (a) Patanjali
(a) 2032 (b) 2030 (c) 2023 (d) 2027 Sol.475.(d) Egypt. Egyptian President
Abdel Fattah Al Sisi will be the Chief (b) Edible Routes Private Limited
Sol.472.(b) 2030. The National Green Guest at India’s Republic Day (c) Oorja Development Solutions India
Hydrogen Mission was launched on 4th celebrations on January 26, 2023. Private Limited
January, 2023 with an outlay of Rs. Serving as Egypt's sixth president since (d) Taru Naturals
19,744 crores up to the financial year 2014, he represents a significant Sol.478.(a) Patanjali Ayurved is an Indian
2029-30. Aim: To make India a global hub milestone as both nations mark 75 years multinational conglomerate based in
for production, usage and export of of diplomatic relations. Additionally, Haridwar, founded by Ramdev and
Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. Egypt has been invited as a ‘Guest Balkrishna in 2006. The United Nations,
Country’ during India’s G-20 Presidency in an international organization with 193
Q.473. In February 2023, UNICEF India
2022-23. member states, is dedicated to
announced the appointment of which
celebrated Bollywood star as a National Q.476. The Government of India in maintaining global peace and security. It
Ambassador for Child Rights? collaboration with ___________ has was established on 24 October 1945 and
SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (2nd Shift) launched the Skills on Wheels mission in has its headquarters in New York, United
(a) Pankaj Tripathi Oct 2023 for equipping rural youth with States.
(b) Aamir Khan employable skills. Q.479. As per the UNDP, the rank of Sri
(c) Pankaj Kapoor SSC MTS 13/11/2024 (2nd Shift) Lanka in the Human Development Index
(d) Ayushmann Khurrana (a) IndusInd Bank (b) NABARD (2022) is:
(c) ICICI Bank (d) HDFC Bank SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
Sol.473.(d) Ayushmann Khurrana.
UNICEF is a global organization focused Sol.476.(a) IndusInd Bank. It is an Indian (a) 74/189 (b) 73/189
on promoting children's rights, education, banking and financial services company (c) 75/189 (d) 72/189
healthcare, and protection. Founded in headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Sol.479.(b) 73/189. The Human
1946, it works in over 190 countries to Inaugurated in April 1994 by then Union
Development Index (HDI) is a statistical
address child poverty, emergencies, and Finance Minister Manmohan Singh, the
measure created and coordinated by the Q.482. In January 2022, which (d) Gulf of Mannar
United Nations Development Programme evacuation mission did the government
(UNDP) to assess the social and of India launch to evacuate the Indians Sol.485.(b) Gulf of Kutch. India has
economic development levels of various stranded in Ukraine? significant tidal energy potential, with an
nations. The title of the Human SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (3rd shift) estimated economic power potential of
Development Report (HDR) 2021-22 was (a) Operation Raahat about 8,000 MW. This includes nearly
"Uncertain Times, Unsettled Lives: (b) Operation Ganga 7,000 MW in the Gulf of Khambhat, 1,200
Shaping our Future in a Transforming (c) Operation Safe Homecoming MW in the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat, and
World." (d) Operation Vande Bharat around 100 MW in the Gangetic delta of
the Sunderbans region in West Bengal.
Q.480. In 2022, the National Green Sol.482.(b) Operation Ganga. Other
Tribunal advised which of the following important operations : Operation Raahat Q.486. Which of the following books was
Ministries to form a three-member panel (2015) - Evacuated Indian citizens and unveiled by the Union Minister Giriraj
to formulate safeguards and guidelines foreign nationals from Yemen during the Singh in year 2022 ?
to be followed by the State Environment crisis. Operation Vande Bharat - SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (4th shift)
Impact Assessment Authorities? Repatriated Indian nationals and (a) Pandemic disruptions and Odisha’s
SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (3rd shift) facilitated travel during the COVID-19 lessons in governance
(a) Ministry of Home Affairs pandemic. Operation Samudra Setu (b) Heartfelt: The legacy of faith
(b) Ministry of Law and Justice (2020) - Brought back Indian citizens (c) Modi @20: Dreams meet delivery
(c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stranded abroad during the pandemic. (d) Agenda for Members of Panchayati
(d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Raj Institutions for Rural Development
Q.483. As of March 2020, which of the
Climate Change Sol.486.(d) The booklet titled “Agenda
following solar power plants is the
Sol.480.(d) Ministry of Environment, biggest plant in the world, with a total for Members of Panchayati Raj
Forest and Climate Change. installed capacity of 2,245 MW? Institutions for Rural Development”
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (4th shift) provides detailed information about
is a process of evaluating the likely (a) Kamuthi solar power project various schemes such as MGNREGA,
environmental impacts of a proposed (b) Bhadla solar park Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National
project or development, taking into (c) Sakri photovoltaic solar energy Rural Livelihood Mission, PM Awas
account inter-related socio-economic, project Yojna-Gramin, PM Gram Sadak Yojna,
cultural and human-health impacts. (d) Dhirubhai Ambani solar park and more, aimed at helping
National Green Tribunal established in representatives and the general public
Sol.483.(b) Bhadla solar park: It is a understand and access these
2010 under the National Green Tribunal
solar power plant located in the Thar development programs.
Act 2010. India became the third country
Desert of Rajasthan, India. It covers an
in the world to set up a specialised Q.487. In August 2021, the Administrator
area of 56 square kilometers. As of 2024,
environmental tribunal, after Australia of Lakshadweep, Praful Khoda Patel,
it is the largest solar park in the world by
and New Zealand. The NGT has five highlighted that __________ style water
capacity. Kamuthi Solar Power Project -
places of sittings - New Delhi (Principal villas, a project which is a first of its kind,
Tamil Nadu. Sakri photovoltaic solar
place), Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and will soon be set up in Lakshadweep, at a
energy project - Maharashtra. Dhirubhai
Chennai. cost of 800 crores, in a bid to attract
Ambani solar park - Rajasthan.
Q.481. In September 2022 the book tourists to scenic beauty of the Union
Q.484. What kind of a satellite is Territory
‘Ambedkar and Modi: Reformer’s Ideas
CMS-01,that was launched by ISRO in SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (2nd shift)
Performer’s Implementation’ has been
December 2020? (a) Malaysia (b) Fiji
written by which of the following
SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (4th shift) (c) Mexico (d) Maldives
personalities?
(a) Tsunami observation
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift) Sol.487.(d) Maldives. Under the project,
(b) Resource management
(a) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan world-class facilities will be provided
(c) Navigation
(b) Pratibha Patil through solar-powered and eco-friendly
(d) Communication
(c) APJ Abdul Kalam villas. These villas would be set up in
(d) Ram Nath Kovind Sol.484.(d) Communication. CMS-01 Minicoy, Suheli and Kadmat islands in
launched by PSLV-C50 from the Satish Lakshadweep. Villas would be
Sol.481.(d) Ram Nath Kovind. He is an
Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, constructed under a public-private
Indian politician and lawyer who served
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh). SHAR the partnership model.
as the 14th President of India from 2017
lead centres of Indian Space Research
to 2022. Pratibha Devisingh Patil is an Q.488. As of 2022, which is the tallest
Organisation (ISRO established- 1969,
Indian politician and lawyer who served hydroelectric power plant in India?
headquarter - Bengaluru).
as the 12th President of India from 2007 SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (3rd shift)
to 2012. Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam was an Q.485. As of 2022, which among of the (a) Sardar Sarovar Hydropower Plant
Indian aerospace scientist and following is the leading tidal energy (b) Koyna Hydroelectric Power Plant
statesman who served as the 11th generation site of India? (c) Tehri Hydroelectric Power Plant
president of India from 2002 to 2007. SSC CHSL 10/07/2024 (2nd shift) (d) Nathpa Jhakri Power plant
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (The first vice (a) Sunderbans
president of India) served as the second (b) Gulf of Kutch Sol.488.(c) Tehri Hydroelectric Power
president of India from 1962 to 1967. (c) Seashore of Maharashtra Plant. The Tehri Dam (tallest dam in
India) is a multi-purpose rock and (a) 17 (b) 14 (c) 13 (d) 16 Asian countries, India (107) is ranked
earth-fill embankment on the Bhagirathi below Sri Lanka (64), Nepal (81),
River in Uttarakhand. Hydroelectric power Sol.491.(a) 17. Airports Authority of Bangladesh (84), and Pakistan (99). GHI
plants (HEPP): Srisailam HEPP (Andhra India (AAI) was constituted by an Act of 2021 - India ranked 101. GHI 2023 - India
Pradesh) - Krishna river, Nathpa Jhakri Parliament and came into being on 1st ranked 111. Global Hunger Index is
HEPP (Himachal Pradesh) - Sutlej river, April 1995 by merging erstwhile National prepared jointly by Irish aid agency
Hirakud HEPP (Odisha) - Mahanadi, Airports Authority and International Concern Worldwide and German
Bhakra Nangal HEPP (Himachal Airports Authority of India. organisation Welt Hunger Hilfe.
Pradesh) - Sutlej, Idukki HEPP (Kerala) - Q.492. According to the Global Hunger
Periyar, Rihand HEPP (Uttar Pradesh) - Q.496. Which neighbouring country has
Index 2022, what is the rank of the assumed the chairmanship of the Indian
Rihand, Uri HEPP (Jammu) - Jhelum, neighbouring country, Bangladesh out of
Sardar Sarovar HEPP (Gujarat) - Ocean Rim Association (IORA) from
121 countries? November 2021 to November 2023?
Narmada. SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift) Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
Q.489. As of June 2023, which of the (a) 107th (b) 84th (c) 109th (d) 99th (a) Afghanistan (b) Bangladesh
following is India’s largest airport in Sol.492.(b) 84th. The Global Hunger (c) China (d) Myanmar
terms of total passengers? Index 2022: Released by Concern
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift) Sol.496.(b) Bangladesh. IORA is an
Worldwide and Welt Hunger. India and intergovernmental organization
(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Neighboring Countries: Among the South
Airport established on 7 March 1997, with its
Asian countries, India (107) is ranked Secretariat based in Mauritius. It
(b) Indira Gandhi International Airport below Sri Lanka (64), Nepal (81),
(c) Chhatrapati Shivaji International currently has 23 Member States and 11
Bangladesh (84), and Pakistan (99). India Dialogue Partners. Sri Lanka will serve as
Airport of Mumbai 101 - 2021. India 111th - 2023.
(d) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose the President of IORA for the next two
International Airport Q.493. Which of the following is the years (2023 to 2025). India has assumed
longest Highway Tunnel in India (as of the role of Vice Chair in IORA for
Sol.489.(b) Indira Gandhi International 2022)? 2023-25. India will chair IORA from
Airport: It is the primary international SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift) 2025-27.
airport serving Delhi and the National (a) Jawahar Tunnel (b) Karbude Tunnel
Capital Region (NCR). It is the busiest Q.497. What is the Neonatal Mortality
(c) Atal Tunnel (d) Pir Panjal Tunnel Rate (per 1000 live births) as per the fifth
airport of India in terms of passenger
traffic since 2009. Other Airports in India: Sol.493.(c) Atal Tunnel. The 9.02 km round of National Family Health Survey
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Atal Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel (NFHS) conducted by Ministry of Health
Airport (Ahmedabad), Netaji Subhash in the world above 3,000 meters. It is and Family Welfare (MoHFW) during the
Chandra Bose International Airport located in the Pir Panjal Range of the year 2019-21?
(Kolkata), Chhatrapati Shivaji Himalayas and was built by the Border Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
International Airport (Mumbai). Roads Organisation (BRO). The Jawahar (a) 24.9 (b) 20.1 (c) 58.5 (d) 19.4
Tunnel, also known as Banihal Tunnel, is Sol.497.(a) 24.9. Neonatal mortality rate
Q.490. As of June 2023, which of the 2.85 km long. The Pir Panjal Railway
following is the longest train route in is the number of deaths during the first
Tunnel is India’s longest transportation 28 completed days of life per 1000 live
India? railway tunnel, measuring 11.2 km.
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (2nd shift) births in a given year or other period.
(a) Jammu Tawi-Kanyakumari Important NFHS-5 (2019-21) Data: Infant
Q.494. As of 2022, according to the
(b) Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari mortality rate (per 1000 live births) -
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of
(c) Guwahati-Trivandrum 35.2; Under-five mortality rate (per 1000
the Government of India, how many oil
(d) Amritsar-Kochuveli live births) - 41.9.
refineries are there in India in total ?
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift) Q.498. According to the Carbon Brief
Sol.490.(b) Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari. The
(a) 35 (b) 21 (c) 23 (d) 15 Review 2019 data, India is the world's
longest train route in India is covered by
the Vivek Express, which operates from _____ largest emitter of greenhouse
Sol.494.(c) 23. There are 18 refineries in
Dibrugarh (Assam) to Kanyakumari gases (GHGs).
the Public Sector : 2 in Joint Ventures
(Tamil Nadu). The Darjeeling Himalayan Higher Secondary 20/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
and 3 in the Private Sector. Digboi
Railway, known for its steep gradient, is a (a) seventh (b) ninth (c) third (d) fifth
Refinery in Assam is India's oldest oil
UNESCO World Heritage site. The first refinery. Sol.498.(c) Third. Carbon Brief is a
passenger train in India ran on April 16, UK-based website that provides
1853 between Bori Bunder in Mumbai Q.495. According to the Global Hunger
data-driven reporting on climate science,
and Thane. This train covered a distance Index 2022, which neighbouring country
climate policy, and energy policy.
of 34 km. The Mumbai suburban railway is only behind India with a rank of 109
Greenhouse gases trap heat in the
is one of the busiest in the world. out of 121 countries ?
atmosphere, allowing sunlight in but
SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift)
Q.491. According to the Airports preventing heat from escaping. Key
(a) Pakistan (b) Bangladesh
Authority of India, what is the total greenhouse gases include Carbon
(c) Nepal (d) Afghanistan
number of International airports in India dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous
as of 2022? Sol.495.(d) Afghanistan. Global Hunger oxide (N2O), and Fluorinated gases.
SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift) Index (GHI) 2022 : Among the South Water vapor (H2O) and Ozone (O3) also
contribute to this effect.

Q.499. The Salary, Allowances and

Pension of Members of Parliament
(Amendment) ordinance, 2020 reduced
the salary of Members of Parliament by
_______ for a period of one year
commencing from 1 April 2020 to meet
the exigencies arising out of COVID-19.
Higher Secondary 20/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
(a) 20% (b) 30% (c) 25% (d) 40%

Sol.499. (b) 30%. The ordinance also

suspended the Members of Parliament
Local Area Development Scheme
(MPLADS) funds for two financial years
(2020-21 to 2021-22). The saved
amount was transferred to the
Consolidated Fund of India to help fight
the COVID-19 pandemic.

Q.500. According to the Human

Development Index 2021, which
neighbouring countries from the
following ranked behind India?
Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
(a) Bangladesh (b) Maldives
(c) Afghanistan (d) Bhutan

Sol.500.(c) Afghanistan.
Human Development Index (HDI) is
published by the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP). Key
dimensions - Healthy life, Access to
education, Decent standard of living. HDI
2021 : India ranked 135 out of 191
countries.