Which Indian state launched the “Mission Shakti” scheme for women’s empowerment in 2023?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Odisha
D. Madhya Pradesh
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Odisha government launched Mission Shakti 2.0 in 2023 to strengthen 70 lakh women SHG members.
The 2024 G-20 Summit under India’s presidency was held in which city?
A. Bengaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Hyderabad
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: India hosted the 18th G-20 Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, 9-10 Sep 2023.
Who is the author of the book “The Making of a Legend”?
A. Ramachandra Guha
B. Payal Kapadia
C. Saina Nehwal
D. Bindeshwar Pathak
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Ramachandra Guha’s 2023 biography on M.S. Dhoni is titled “The Making of a Legend”.
The world’s longest river cruise “Ganga Vilas” starts from which city?
A. Kolkata
B. Patna
C. Varanasi
D. Prayagraj
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: MV Ganga Vilas sailed 3,200 km from Varanasi to Dibrugarh, flagged off 13 Jan 2023.
Which regiment of Indian Army celebrates 200 years of raising in 2023?
A. Brigade of the Guards
B. Parachute Regiment
C. Maratha Light Infantry
D. Rajputana Rifles
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Maratha Light Infantry was raised in 1823; bicentenary celebrated in 2023.
The “Bharat Parv” 2024 was organized by which ministry?
A. Culture
B. Tourism
C. Defence
D. Railways
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Ministry of Tourism hosts Bharat Parv at Red Fort every Republic Day week.
India’s first under-water metro tunnel is in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Kolkata
C. Chennai
D. Kochi
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Kolkata East-West Metro 16.6 km includes 10.8 km under-water section under Hooghly.
The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to
A. Narges Mohammadi
B. Maria Ressa
C. Dmitry Muratov
D. Abdulrazak Gurnah
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi received it for fight against oppression of women.
Which country will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?
A. France
B. Italy
C. USA
D. China
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Milano-Cortina 2026, officially assigned to Italy.
India’s first indigenously developed HPV vaccine “CERVAVAC” is produced by
A. Serum Institute
B. Bharat Biotech
C. Zydus Cadila
D. Dr. Reddy’s
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Serum Institute of India launched CERVAVAC in 2023.
Which river is associated with the “Polavaram Project”?
A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Kaveri
D. Mahanadi
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Indira Sagar Polavaram Project is on Godavari in Andhra Pradesh.
The “Agniveer” scheme was launched in which year?
A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2023
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Agnipath scheme announced 14 June 2022.
Who is the present (May 2024) Chief of Naval Staff?
A. R. Hari Kumar
B. V.R. Chaudhari
C. Anil Chauhan
D. Manoj Pande
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Admiral R. Hari Kumar took office 30 Nov 2021.
The “PM Vishwakarma” scheme covers workers of which sector?
A. Agriculture
B. Traditional artisans & craftsmen
C. Textile
D. Construction
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Launched Sep 2023 for traditional artisans like carpenter, blacksmith, etc.
India’s first hydrogen train trial was conducted in which state?
A. Haryana
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Uttar Pradesh
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: H2 train prototype on 89 km route in Gandhidham-Bhuj section, Gujarat, Mar 2024.
The “Digital India Act” 2023 will replace
A. IT Act 2000
B. RTI Act 2005
C. Data Protection Bill
D. Cyber Crime Act
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Meant to overhaul IT Act 2000 for AI, deep-fake governance.
Which state launched “Ladli Behna” scheme?
A. MP
B. Rajasthan
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Jharkhand
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Madhya Pradesh gives ₹1,000 pm to eligible women.
The 2023 ICC World Cup final was played at
A. Wankhede
B. Eden Gardens
C. Narendra Modi Stadium
D. Arun Jaitley Stadium
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Australia beat India at Motera, Ahmedabad.
India’s first 3D-printed post office is located in
A. Bengaluru
B. Hyderabad
C. Pune
D. Chennai
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru, inaugurated Aug 2023.
The “Exercise TROPEX” is conducted by
A. Army
B. Navy
C. Air Force
D. Coast Guard
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise of Indian Navy.
Which country joined BRICS in 2024?
A. Argentina
B. Egypt
C. UAE
D. Saudi Arabia
AnswerCorrect: Option D. Explanation: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Argentina invited; Saudi accepted 2024.
The “Ayushman Bharat” scheme covers up to
A. ₹3 lakh
B. ₹5 lakh
C. ₹7 lakh
D. ₹10 lakh
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year.
The “National Space Day” is observed on
A. 15 Aug
B. 23 Aug
C. 2 Oct
D. 5 Jun
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 23 Aug 2023 declared marking Chandrayaan-3 success.
Who won the 2024 Padma Vibhushan in music?
A. K.J. Yesudas
B. A.R. Rahman
C. Ravi Shankar
D. Lata Mangeshkar
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Yesudas received 2024 Padma Vibhushan (2nd time).
The “Mera Yuva Bharat” (MY Bharat) platform targets youth of age
A. 10-20
B. 15-29
C. 18-35
D. 21-30
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: MY Bharat for 15-29 years launched 31 Oct 2023.
Mathematics (25)
If 3^(x+2) = 81^(x-1), then x equals
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4/3
D. 5/3
Directions: Ravi walks 10 m south, turns left 20 m, turns left 10 m, turns right 5 m. Displacement from start
A. 15 m North
B. 20 m East
C. 25 m West
D. 25 m East
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Net 20 m West, 5 m North → 25 m West.
Venn diagram: Doctors, Males, Fathers
A. All fathers are males
B. Some doctors are fathers
C. Both A & B
D. None
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Both statements correct.
Number series: 1, 8, 27, 64, ?
A. 81
B. 100
C. 125
D. 144
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Cubes → 5³ = 125.
Coding-decoding: If TEMPLE = 101, then CHURCH = ?
A. 98
B. 99
C. 100
D. 101
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Sum of letters T=20,E=5,M=13,P=16,L=12,E=5 → 71 → mismatch. Double: 71×2=142 → no. Add 30 → 101 → pattern +30. C+H+U+R+C+H = 3+8+21+18+3+8 = 61 +30 = 91 → closest 99 → B.
Syllogism: No pen is pencil. Some pencils are erasers. Conclusion: I. Some erasers are not pens II. Some pens are erasers.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both
D. Neither
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Only I follows.
Figure rotation: Which option shows 180° rotation of given image?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Standard 180° match.
Alphabet series: AB, EF, IJ, MN, ?
A. QR
B. OP
C. ST
D. UV
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Skip 2 letters each time → QR.
Puzzle: In a row of 40 boys, A is 12th from left, B is 18th from right. Number of boys between A and B
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: B position = 40-18+1 = 23, between 12 and 23 → 10 boys.
General Science (25)
The unit of electric charge is
A. Ampere
B. Coulomb
C. Volt
D. Ohm
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: SI unit coulomb.
Which lens is used to correct myopia?
A. Convex
B. Concave
C. Cylindrical
D. Bifocal
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Concave diverges light.
pH of human blood is approximately
A. 6.8
B. 7.0
C. 7.4
D. 8.0
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Slightly alkaline 7.35-7.45.
The gas responsible for greenhouse effect is
A. CO₂
B. O₂
C. N₂
D. H₂
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Carbon dioxide major greenhouse gas.
Which part of brain controls heartbeat?
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla
D. Hypothalamus
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Medulla oblongata.
The chemical formula of baking soda is
A. Na₂CO₃
B. NaHCO₃
C. NaOH
D. NaCl
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Sodium bicarbonate.
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
A. Ga
B. Hg
C. Cs
D. Fr
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Mercury (Hg).
The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called
A. Fermentation
B. Esterification
C. Saponification
D. Oxidation
AnswerCorrect: Option A. Explanation: Yeast fermentation.
The SI unit of power is
A. Joule
B. Watt
C. Newton
D. Pascal
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Watt = J/s.
Which vitamin is water soluble?
A. A
B. D
C. E
D. C
AnswerCorrect: Option D. Explanation: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
The speed of light in vacuum is
A. 3×10⁶ m/s
B. 3×10⁷ m/s
C. 3×10⁸ m/s
D. 3×10⁹ m/s
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: 299 792 458 m/s ≈ 3×10⁸.
Which organelle is called powerhouse of cell?
A. Ribosome
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi
D. Lysosome
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: ATP synthesis.
The atomic number of carbon is
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 12
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 6 protons.
The reaction between acid and base is termed
A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. Neutralization
D. Displacement
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Salt + water.
Which disease is caused by deficiency of iodine?
A. Scurvy
B. Goitre
C. Rickets
D. Anaemia
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Enlarged thyroid.
The escape velocity from Earth is approximately
A. 7.9 km/s
B. 11.2 km/s
C. 16.7 km/s
D. 3.1 km/s
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: 11.2 km/s.
Which gas is filled in electric bulbs?
A. O₂
B. N₂
C. Ar
D. H₂
AnswerCorrect: Option C. Explanation: Argon inert gas.
The chemical name of vitamin B₁ is
A. Riboflavin
B. Thiamine
C. Niacin
D. Pyridoxine
AnswerCorrect: Option B. Explanation: Thiamine.
Which instrument measures blood pressure?
A. Sphygmomanometer
B. Stethoscope
C. Thermometer
D. Barometer
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