1. Kutch Copper Limited is a subsidiary of which Indian conglomerate?
A) Tata Group
B) Reliance Industries
C) Adani Enterprises
D) Mahindra Group
2. What is the purpose of the 14th Task Force formed by the Indian government?
A) To explore the use of biochar in steel production
B) To increase foreign investment
C) To promote digital education
D) To enhance agricultural exports
3. By how much did the Indian government’s stake sale in state-run companies fall short of the target in the fiscal year 2023/24?
A) 5%
B) 9%
C) 12%
D) 15%
4. Utkal Diwas 2024 celebrates the formation of which Indian state?
A) Bihar
B) Odisha
C) West Bengal
D) Jharkhand
5. Which state leads with the most Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products in India?
A) Kerala
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
6. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a leader in GI-tagged goods production?
A) Lucknow
B) Agra
C) Varanasi
D) Kanpur
7. Which country was appointed to chair the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) despite criticism?
A) Iran
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Qatar
D) United Arab Emirates
8. What is the main industry focus of Kutch Copper Limited’s Phase-1 operations?
A) Iron production
B) Copper production
C) Aluminum production
D) Steel production
9. The 14th Task Force is associated with which industry?
A) Textile
B) Steel
C) Information Technology
D) Pharmaceuticals
10. What was the revenue generated from the Indian government’s stake sale in the fiscal year 2023/24?
A) 155 billion rupees
B) 165 billion rupees
C) 175 billion rupees
D) 185 billion rupees
11. Utkal Diwas is celebrated to commemorate the formation of Odisha in which year?
A) 1936
B) 1947
C) 1950
D) 1956
12. Which of the following is not a benefit of GI tags?
A) Protecting unique products
B) Promoting local culture
C) Increasing export potential
D) Reducing production costs
13. Saudi Arabia’s appointment to the CSW has been controversial due to concerns about?
A) Economic policies
B) Human rights records
C) Military alliances
D) Oil production levels
14. The initiative to use biochar in steel production is primarily aimed at?
A) Increasing production efficiency
B) Reducing carbon emissions
C) Lowering production costs
D) Expanding market share
15. The shortfall in the Indian government’s stake sale is indicative of?
A) Economic growth
B) Fiscal surplus
C) Budget deficit
D) Investment decline
16. Which of the following is not a focus area of the Adani Group?
A) Renewable energy
B) Metal industry
C) Space exploration
D) Infrastructure development
17. The celebration of Utkal Diwas is associated with which aspect of Odisha?
A) Political leadership
B) Cultural heritage
C) Economic development
D) Technological innovation
18. What is the primary goal of GI-tagging products?
A) Standardizing production
B) Ensuring product quality
C) Protecting intellectual property
D) Regulating market prices
19. The controversy surrounding Saudi Arabia’s role in the CSW is due to its stance on?
A) Climate change
B) Women’s rights
C) Trade agreements
D) Nuclear non-proliferation
20. The Indian government’s stake sale target shortfall could lead to?
A) Increased foreign aid
B) Higher tax rates
C) Spending cuts
D) More borrowing
Answer Keys:
1. Answer: C) Adani Enterprises
2. Answer: A) To explore the use of biochar in steel production
3. Answer: B) 9%
4. Answer: B) Odisha
5. Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
6. Answer: C) Varanasi
7. Answer: B) Saudi Arabia
8. Answer: B) Copper production
9. Answer: B) Steel
10. Answer: B) 165 billion rupees
11. Answer: A) 1936
12. Answer: D) Reducing production costs
13. Answer: B) Human rights records
14. Answer: B) Reducing carbon emissions
15. Answer: C) Budget deficit
16. Answer: C) Space exploration
17. Answer: B) Cultural heritage
18. Answer: C) Protecting intellectual property
19. Answer: B) Women’s rights
20. Answer: D) More borrowing
