1. Which Indian Naval Ship recently participated in a Maritime Partner Exercise (MPE) with Spanish ship Atalaya?
[A] INS Arihant
[B] INS Mumbai
[C] INS Tabar
[D] INS Kaveri
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Correct Answer: C [INS Tabar]
Notes:
INS Tabar conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the Spanish Navy’s Ship Atalaya in the Mediterranean Sea.
The exercise signifies India’s naval outreach and marks a milestone in maritime cooperation between India and Spain. The MPX included advanced exercises like Station Keeping, Replenishment at Sea Approaches, Flying Exercise, Steam Past, and PHOTOEX. Both navies showed high professionalism and commitment, reinforcing strong bilateral naval ties and enhancing cooperation in the maritime domain.
2. Which state government recently approved a ‘New Digital Policy’ to regulate content, encourage influencers, and promote government initiatives?
[A] Bihar
[B] Haryana
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved a new social media policy to regulate content on platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Social media influencers can earn up to ₹8 lakh per month by promoting government schemes. The policy aims to create job opportunities for residents within the state and those living elsewhere. Platforms are divided into four categories based on followers for payouts. Maximum monthly payouts range from ₹2 lakh to ₹8 lakh depending on the platform and content type. A digital agency named ‘V-Form’ will manage government advertisements. The policy includes guidelines for handling objectionable content, targeting anti-national, anti-social, fake news, or inflammatory posts.
3. Recently, where was the “World Deaf Shooting Championship 2024” held?
[A] Beijing, China
[B] New Delhi, India
[C] Paris, France
[D] Hanover, Germany
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Correct Answer: D [Hanover, Germany]
Notes:
Indian shooter Dhanush Srikanth won three gold medals at the 2024 World Deaf Shooting Championship. World Deaf Shooting Championship 2024 being held at Hanover in Germany. The championship, organized by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf, is being held from August 29 to September 8, 2024.
4. Deepti Jeevanji won which medal in the women’s 400m T20 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: C [Bronze]
Notes:
India’s Deepthi Jeevanji won a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 race at the Paris Paralympics 2024. She completed the race in 55.82 seconds. Jeevanji secured third place, finishing behind Yuliia Shuliar from Ukraine, who clocked 55.16 seconds. The second-place finisher was Aysel Onder from Turkey, who holds the world record and finished in 55.23 seconds. This achievement highlights Jeevanji’s significant performance on an international stage.
5. Which organization recently released “India Development Update: India’s Trade Opportunities in a Changing Global Context” report?
[A] World Bank
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] United Nations Development Programme
[D] International Labour Organization
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Correct Answer: A [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank stated that India’s medium-term outlook remains positive despite challenging global conditions. India’s growth is expected to reach 7% in the financial year 2024-25 and stay strong in 2025-26 and 2026-27. The World Bank released a report ‘India Development Update: India’s Trade Opportunities in a Changing Global Context’ on 3 September 2024. With strong revenue growth and fiscal consolidation, the debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to decrease from 83.9% in 2023-24 to 82% by 2026-27. The current account deficit is expected to remain around 1 to 1.6% of GDP until 2026-27. The World Bank emphasized the importance of trade for growth but noted that increased protectionism and barriers could limit trade opportunities.
6. Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced the construction of Vedic-3D museum in which city?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Ayodhya
[C] Varanasi
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: C [Varanasi]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh government announced a Vedic-3D museum at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University in Varanasi. The museum will focus on Indian astrology, astronomy, and Vedic literature, showcasing the evolution of Vedic traditions like the 16 Sanskars, 64 arts, and 18 Vidya Sthans. It will display rare manuscripts preserved in Saraswati Bhawan, including “Raas Panchadhyayi,” Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, and Durgasaptashati, adorned with gold artistry. The museum aims to revive ‘Shastrartha’ (spiritual discourse) and deepen knowledge in Vedic literature.
7. Recently, who became the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel?
[A] Siddhartha Agarwal
[B] Vikrant Kashyap
[C] Anand Kumar
[D] Vikas Rao
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Correct Answer: A [Siddhartha Agarwal]
Notes:
Siddhartha Agarwal, a 49-year-old swimmer from Bengaluru, became the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel. He completed the 42-km swim between England and France on August 29 in 15 hours and six minutes. His journey began in 2018 when he crossed the Channel as part of an eight-member relay team. Srikaanth Viswanathan, also from Bengaluru, held the previous record at 46, becoming the oldest to swim the Channel solo.
8. Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] France
[B] Ukraine
[C] Russia
[D] United Arab Emirates
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Correct Answer: D [United Arab Emirates]
Notes:
The United Arab Emirates has completed the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, the first nuclear power plant in the Arab world.
Located in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, near Ruwais, it began construction in 2012 and started operations in 2020. The plant has four reactors and, once fully operational, will reduce carbon emissions by 21 million tonnes annually. It will produce 40 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity each year, meeting 25% of the UAE’s electricity needs, equivalent to New Zealand’s annual consumption. The plant will power major companies, including ADNOC, Emirates Steel, and Emirates Global
9. Recently, where was the ‘5th India-Maldives Defence Cooperation Dialogue’ held?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Chennai
[C] Kolkata
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [New Delhi]
Notes:
The 5th Defence Cooperation Dialogue between India and the Maldives was held in New Delhi on September 6, 2024. Discussions included bilateral military exercises, marking the first defence dialogue after recent tensions between the two nations. Earlier, the Maldives President, as part of his “India Out” campaign, had Indian military personnel withdraw and leaned towards pro-China policies. Recent cooperation between the two countries has improved following India’s External Affairs Minister’s visit to the Maldives and the Maldives President attending India’s Prime Minister’s oath ceremony.
10. How many medals were won by India at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
[A] 15
[B] 20
[C] 25
[D] 29
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Correct Answer: D [29]
Notes:
The 17th Paris Paralympics concluded on 8 September 2024 with a ceremony at Stade de France, Paris. It was held from 28 August to 8 September 2024, organized by the International Paralympics Committee. The 18th Summer Paralympics will take place in Los Angeles, USA, in 2028. India won a record 29 medals, surpassing the 19-medal haul from the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. China topped the medal tally with 220 medals, while India ranked 18th. Harvinder Singh and Preeti Pal were India’s flag bearers at the closing ceremony.