11. Recently, Maldives has signed a defense agreement with which country for obtaining non-lethal weapons and training?
[A] Russia
[B] India
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] China
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Correct Answer: D [China]
Notes:
Maldives recently inked a defense pact with China, securing non-lethal weapons and training. Noteworthy collaborations include the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge and social housing projects. The nation has previously engaged in the Belt and Road Initiative. These agreements signify strengthened ties and mutual developmental efforts between Maldives and China.
12. Recently, which country became the 32nd member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
[A] Egypt
[B] Sweden
[C] India
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: B [Sweden ]
Notes:
Sweden became the 32nd member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 2024 after completing its accession process in Washington. Sweden’s application to join NATO came two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine raised security concerns. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that Sweden’s accession makes NATO stronger, Sweden safer, and the whole Alliance more secure.
13. What is the primary objective of the ‘UNNATI – 2024 scheme’, recently seen in the news?
[A] Promoting tourism in North East Region
[B] Enhancing agricultural productivity in South Region
[C] Developing industries and generating employment in the North East Region
[D] Encouraging international trade in India
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Correct Answer: C [Developing industries and generating employment in the North East Region]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister of India, approved the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024 scheme), proposed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, for the North East Region. Aimed at fostering industrialization and employment, the scheme has a ten-year duration, effective until March 31, 2034, with a financial outlay of Rs. 10,037 crore. Divided into Parts A and B, it focuses on incentivizing eligible units and implementing institutional arrangements, respectively, to promote overall socio-economic development in the region.
14. Recently, where was the ‘Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Centre’ inaugurated?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Chennai
[C] Chandigarh
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
Union Minister Arjun Munda inaugurated the Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Centre in New Delhi’s Krishi Bhawan. The initiative aims to empower farmers by offering vital information and services, fostering nationwide self-reliance. Farmers will access real-time farm data for informed decision-making, addressing challenges in the agriculture sector. The center is a crucial step towards enhancing the agricultural sector’s efficiency and sustainability.
15. Recently, where was the Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman Campaign Event organized?
[A] Ajmer
[B] Jaisalmer
[C] Bikaner
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: C [Bikaner]
Notes:
The Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman Campaign Event in Bikaner, Rajasthan, on March 9, marked India’s 75th Republic year. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal attended, joined by legal professionals, police officials, law students, and faculty. The event aimed to highlight the Constitution’s principles, fostering national unity. It set an example for other states, emphasizing citizen engagement, democratic values, and understanding rights and responsibilities in the democratic journey.
16. Yaounde Declaration, recently mentioned in the news, is associated with which one of the following issues?
[A] Poverty
[B] Climate Change
[C] Malaria eradication
[D] Nuclear disarmament
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Correct Answer: C [Malaria eradication ]
Notes:
Health ministers from 11 African nations, including Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Tanzania, signed the Yaounde Declaration, aiming to end malaria deaths. The declaration, endorsed at the Yaoundé conference hosted by the World Health Organization and Cameroon, involves commitments to intensified actions against malaria in regions with 70% of the global burden. Pledges include increased domestic funding, technological advancements, stronger leadership, and multi-sectoral collaboration to reduce malaria mortality, reflecting an unwavering commitment to mutual accountability.
17. Recently, which players have clinched their second French Open Men’s doubles Badminton title?
[A] Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth
[B] Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
[C] Anders Antonsen and Viktor Axelsen
[D] Weng Hongyang and Lu Guangzu
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Correct Answer: B [Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ]
Notes:
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won their second French Open men’s doubles badminton title on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Indian top seed beat Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan of Chinese Taipei in straight games (21-11, 21-17). Rankireddy and Shetty previously won the title in 2022.
18. Krystyna Pyszkova, who recently won Miss World 2024 title, belongs to which country?
[A] Poland
[B] Czech Republic
[C] Jamaica
[D] Mexico
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Correct Answer: B [Czech Republic ]
Notes:
Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic won Miss World 2024 at the Jio World Cinema in Mumbai, succeeding Poland’s Karolina Bielawska. Alongside the main title, Pyszkova was honored with the Best Fashion Designer Award – Europe. Notable contestants included India’s Sini Shetty and Trinidad and Tobago’s Aché Abrahams. The first runner-up was Yasmina Zaytoun from Lebanon. The event featured a grand ceremony with Bielawska crowning her successor in a star-studded affair.
19. Recently, who became the 14th president of Pakistan?
[A] Amir Muqam
[B] Musadik Malik
[C] Mahmood Khan Achakzai
[D] Asif Ali Zardari
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Correct Answer: D [Asif Ali Zardari]
Notes:
Asif Ali Zardari is the 14th president of Pakistan. He was sworn in on March 10, 2024, replacing Dr. Arif Alvi.Zardari is a veteran politician who has been the president of Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians and co-chairperson of the Pakistan People’s Party. He is the first president to be elected twice to the office.
20. According to the SIPRI report, which country ranked as the world’s leading arms importer from 2019 to 2023?
[A] Vietnam
[B] Israel
[C] China
[D] India
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Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
According to report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India leads global arms imports with a 4.7% growth from 2014-2018 to 2019-2023. Russia remains India’s primary arms supplier, but its share fell below 50% for the first time since 1960-64. India sourced 36% of its arms imports from Russia. The US supplied 55% of Europe’s weapons, while Japan’s imports rose by 155%, and South Korea’s by 6.5%. China’s imports decreased by 44%.
