1. Madhav National Park is located in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The National Tiger Conservation Authority has approved Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh as a tiger reserve. The park is located in the northern Central Highlands, part of the Upper Vindhyan Hills, with plateaus and valleys. It includes two lakes, Sakhya Sagar and Madhav Sagar, supporting aquatic biodiversity and terrestrial species. The park’s drainage flows north and northeast, forming the catchment for the Amarnadi and Sind rivers. The eastern part has Vindhyan system sedimentary rocks, including sandstone, shale, and limestone.
2. Which state government has launched the “Bus Sangwari App” to improve public transportation and passenger services?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Odisha
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
Chhattisgarh launched the ‘Bus Sangwari App’ to simplify bus travel, especially for remote areas. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai introduced the app, highlighting its role in improving governance and public convenience. The app offers access to bus schedules and route information without visiting bus stands. Currently, it provides data on over 5,000 buses operating across the state. GPS integration allows real-time bus tracking, with plans to include interstate bus details soon.
3. What is the name of portal developed by Department of Consumer Affairs for fair trade and consumer protection?
[A] Metrology net portal
[B] National Legal Metrology Portal (eMaap)
[C] National Legal Trade Portal (eTrade)
[D] MY Gov portal
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Correct Answer: B [National Legal Metrology Portal (eMaap)]
Notes:
The Department of Consumer Affairs is developing the National Legal Metrology Portal (eMaap) to unify State Legal Metrology systems. eMaap will streamline licensing, verification, and compliance processes, eliminating the need for multiple State portal registrations. Currently, enforcement activities and compounding are not online, but eMaap will integrate all functions, including enforcement, into one system. Hybrid meetings have involved industry associations and state representatives to refine the portal. eMaap simplifies procedures, reduces compliance burdens, ensures accuracy in market transactions, and supports data-driven government decisions.
4. Tikhir Tribe is primarily found in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Mizoram
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: D [Nagaland]
Notes:
The Tikhir tribe of Nagaland held its first-ever Log Drum Pulling Ceremony during the 25th Hornbill Festival 2024. The Tikhir tribe is an indigenous Naga tribe from Nagaland, with some members living in Myanmar. They speak Naga Yimchungru, a Tibeto-Burman language, and were once headhunters. Their livelihood is based on agriculture and hunting, but as a small tribe, they face harassment from larger tribes. Most Tikhirs have converted to Christianity, blending it with elements of their folk religion. Their main festival, “Tsonglaknyi,” is celebrated from 9th to 12th October, symbolizing the sanctification of shields.
5. Which organization recently released the International Debt Report 2024?
[A] World Bank
[B] International Monetary Fund (IMF)
[C] World Trade Organization (WTO)
[D] United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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Correct Answer: A [World Bank]
Notes:
World Bank released the 2024 International Debt Report (IDR). It covers external debt for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Total external debt of LMICs rose by 2.4% in 2023, reaching $8.8 trillion. Key factors driving this rise include high interest rates due to tight monetary policies in high-income countries, inflation, depreciating currencies, and global economic uncertainty. Countries like Bangladesh and India saw over 90% increases in interest payments. The rising debt strains budgets, affecting critical sectors like health, education, and environmental programs.
6. The Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network (THMDCN) is an economic corridor between which two countries?
[A] Nepal and India
[B] Nepal and China
[C] China and Bhutan
[D] India and China
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal and China]
Notes:
Nepal and China signed an MoU to develop the Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network (THMDCN). THMDCN is an economic corridor under China’s Belt and Road Initiative. It includes projects like the China-Nepal railway, restoration of border ports, and highway construction. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity and economic cooperation between the two countries.
7. SHe-Box Portal is developed by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Urban Development
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Women and Child Development]
Notes:
The government launched the SHe-Box portal, a centralized system to address and monitor workplace sexual harassment complaints. Developed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, it serves as a complaint registration and monitoring platform. It includes a public repository of Internal Committees (ICs) and Local Committees (LCs) in workplaces across government and private sectors. Workplaces must designate nodal officers to update data for real-time monitoring of complaints. The portal aligns with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, ensuring inquiries are completed within 90 days. It ensures safer workplaces and supports women with a reliable grievance mechanism.
8. The All India Home Price Index (HPI) is released by which institution?
[A] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[D] State Bank of India (SBI)
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Correct Answer: C [Reserve Bank of India (RBI)]
Notes:
The All India Home Price Index (HPI) is released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The Reserve Bank of India’s All-India Home Price Index (HPI) rose by 4.34%, reaching 322 in September 2024, compared to 308.6 in September 2023. Over the last decade, the HPI has increased by nearly 67%. The HPI tracks changes in residential property prices across cities and regions in India, offering insights into the housing market. All eight major cities reported an annual rise in housing prices. Delhi NCR recorded the highest increase at 32%, followed by Bengaluru with a 24% rise.
9. Which country has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
India has been chosen to chair the 68th Session of the UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). Ambassador Shambhu S Kumaran, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, has officially assumed the role. CND is the main policy-making body for global drug-related issues under the UN. It monitors global drug trends, supports balanced policy-making, and oversees major drug conventions. CND operates under the UN Economic and Social Council and governs the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). This is India’s first time chairing the CND, showcasing its growing leadership and commitment to global issues.
10. Which day is celebrated as Armed Forces Flag Day every year in India?
[A] December 6
[B] December 7
[C] December 8
[D] December 9
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Correct Answer: B [December 7]
Notes:
December 7 is celebrated as Armed Forces Flag Day in India to honor soldiers who lost their lives in duty. It has been observed since 1949, dedicated to raising funds for the welfare of Indian Armed Forces. The day commemorates the bravery of soldiers, sailors, and airmen and supports the rehabilitation of war victims and ex-servicemen. In 1993, various welfare funds were merged into the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF). The day emphasizes the importance of citizen donations to aid soldiers’ welfare and their families.