1. What is the name of the building inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu symbolizing India’s commitment to skill development?
A) Kaushal Kendra
B) Pratibha Bhawan
C) Kaushal Bhawan
D) Kushalta Bhawan
2. Which country is set to open its first alcohol store exclusively for diplomats?
A) Kuwait
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Iran
D) Qatar
3. ONGC has received approval to establish a subsidiary for which sector?
A) Green Energy
B) Information Technology
C) Space Research
D) Oceanography
4. What was the occasion celebrated on January 25, 2024?
A) National Science Day
B) National Voters’ Day
C) National Tourism Day
D) National Education Day
5. What is the proposed name of ONGC’s green energy subsidiary?
A) ONGC GreenTech
B) ONGC Green Limited
C) ONGC Renewable Energy
D) ONGC Eco Ventures
6. What is the focus of the ‘Kaushal Bhawan’ inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu?
A) Agricultural Development
B) Skill Development
C) Cultural Heritage
D) Environmental Conservation
7. ONGC’s new subsidiary will focus on all except:
A) Green Hydrogen production
B) Hydrogen blending
C) Nuclear Energy
D) Bio-fuels/Bio-gas
8. What significant event related to skill empowerment took place in India on January 25, 2024?
A) Launch of a new education policy
B) Inauguration of a new university
C) Inauguration of Kaushal Bhawan
D) Announcement of a new skill development scheme
9. The merger of which two banks has been approved by the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
A) Fincare Small Finance Bank and AU Small Finance Bank
B) Bandhan Bank and IDFC First Bank
C) Yes Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank
D) HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank
10. Where was the 9th edition of the India International Science Festival held?
A) Mumbai, Maharashtra
B) Faridabad, Haryana
C) Bengaluru, Karnataka
D) Hyderabad, Telangana
11. What is the name of the joint venture company to be formed by ONGC for offshore wind energy?
A) ONGC WindTech
B) ONGC Wind Limited
C) ONGC-NTPC Green Energy
D) ONGC Renewable Ventures
12. Which building’s design incorporates environmental responsibility by preserving two towering trees?
A) Kaushal Kendra
B) Pratibha Bhawan
C) Kaushal Bhawan
D) Kushalta Bhawan
13. What is the theme for National Voters’ Day 2024?
A) Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe, and Informed
B) Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy
C) No Voter to be Left Behind
D) Proud to be a Voter - Ready to Vote
14. What recent agreement was signed between India and Oman?
A) Defense Cooperation
B) IT Cooperation
C) Trade Agreement
D) Cultural Exchange Program
15. Which country is set to open the world’s first ‘Black Tiger Safari’?
A) India
B) Thailand
C) South Africa
D) Indonesia
16. ‘Praja Palana Guarantee Darakasthu’ is related to which Indian state?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Telangana
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu
17. Compared to Earth’s typical day-night cycle, how long is the daylight period experienced by astronauts on the International Space Station?
A) 12 hours
B) 45 minutes
C) 1 hour
D) 3 hours
18. Which state government signed an MoU with Jakson Green for a green hydrogen project?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Odisha
19. What is the name of the mission launched by the Health Ministry to screen people for sickle cell disease?
A) National Sickle Cell Anaemia Mission
B) National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
C) National Sickle Cell Anaemia Eradication Mission
D) National Sickle Cell Anaemia Control Mission
20. Which animal has recently been declared the national symbol of Kyrgyzstan?
A) Snow leopard
B) Yak
C) Eagle
D) Horse
21. Which three items from Arunachal Pradesh recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A) Adi kekir, Wancho crafts, Changlang textiles
B) Apatani rice, adi kekir, Tibetan carpets
C) Adi kekir, Tibetan carpets, Wancho wooden crafts
D) Khamti rice, adi kekir, Changlang textiles
22. On the bank of which river does the West Bengal government plan to develop a tea park?
A) Ganga
B) Hooghly
C) Anjana
D) Kalindi
23. Who has been appointed as the first woman Director-General of Police in Maharashtra?
A) B. Sandhya
B) Archana Sondawale
C) Sushma Singh
D) Rashmi Shukla
24. Which indigenous road construction technology has been recently utilized in Arunachal Pradesh for constructing high altitude bituminous roads under challenging temperature conditions?
A) REJUPAVE
B) BITUMIX
C) BITUVIRON
D) PAVEINDIA
25. What is the primary purpose of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the government?
A) Promote Exports
B) Increase Tax Revenue
C) Contain Sub-standard Imports
D) Promote Domestic Manufacturing
Answer Keys:
Answer: C) Kaushal Bhawan
Answer: B) Saudi Arabia
Answer: A) Green Energy
Answer: C) National Tourism Day
Answer: B) ONGC Green Limited
Answer: B) Skill Development
Answer: C) Nuclear Energy
Answer: C) Inauguration of Kaushal Bhawan
Answer: A) Fincare Small Finance Bank and AU Small Finance Bank
Answer: B) Faridabad, Haryana
Answer: C) ONGC-NTPC Green Energy
Answer: C) Kaushal Bhawan
Answer: C) No Voter to be Left Behind
Answer: B) IT Cooperation
Answer: A) India
Answer: A) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) 45 minutes
Answer: B) Rajasthan
Answer: D) National Sickle Cell Anaemia Control Mission
Answer: A) Snow leopard
Answer: C) Adi kekir, Tibetan carpets, Wancho wooden crafts
Answer: B) Hooghly
Answer: D) Rashmi Shukla
Answer: A) REJUPAVE
Answer: C) Contain Sub-standard Imports
