1. Who officially marked the commencement of Russia’s 2024 BRICS Chairmanship?
A) Xi Jinping
B) Narendra Modi
C) Vladimir Putin
D) Jair Bolsonaro
2. What is the motto for Russia’s 2024 BRICS Chairmanship?
A) Unity in Diversity
B) Economic Growth for an Innovative Future
C) Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security
D) BRICS: Partnership for Development, Integration, and Industrialization
3. Which country is set to receive a $700 million bailout tranche from the IMF in January?
A) Argentina
B) Turkey
C) Pakistan
D) Greece
4. Which state in India inaugurated its first floating air-conditioned restaurant?
A) Kerala
B) Goa
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu
5. What is the name of the scheme extended by the Ministry of Heavy Industries with partial amendments?
A) PLI Scheme for Electronics
B) PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components
C) PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals
D) PLI Scheme for Textiles
6. On which date does the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrate its foundation day?
A) January 1
B) January 3
C) January 5
D) January 7
7. What significant development in crop growth technology was announced?
A) Development of ‘electronic soil’
B) Introduction of genetically modified seeds
C) Advancement in hydroponic farming
D) Breakthrough in vertical farming
8. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)?
A) Anand Kumar Gupta
B) K Sreekant
C) Ravindra Kumar Tyagi
D) Sanjay Banga
9. Which scheme’s tenure has been extended by one year by the Ministry of Heavy Industries?
A) PLI Scheme for IT Hardware
B) PLI Scheme for Solar PV Modules
C) PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components
D) PLI Scheme for Food Processing
10. What was the theme for International Mind-Body Wellness Day 2024?
A) Wellness for All
B) Harmony and Health
C) Mindful Living
D) Balance in Life
11. Which organization celebrated its 66th foundation day on January 1, 2024?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) NASA
D) ESA
12. What is the domestic value addition requirement for AAT products under the PLI-Auto Scheme?
A) At least 30%
B) At least 40%
C) At least 50%
D) At least 60%
13. Who recently passed away and was known for their contribution to academia in the US?
A) Prof. Ved Prakash Nanda
B) Prof. Amartya Sen
C) Prof. Jagdish Bhagwati
D) Prof. C. R. Rao
14. Which river is home to Uttar Pradesh’s first floating restaurant?
A) Ganges
B) Yamuna
C) Godavari
D) Kaveri
15. What is the expected conclusion date for the current Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) between Pakistan and the IMF?
A) April 2024
B) June 2024
C) August 2024
D) December 2024
16. Which city is referred to as Sangam City, where UP’s first floating restaurant was inaugurated?
A) Varanasi
B) Lucknow
C) Prayagraj
D) Agra
17. What is the seating capacity of the newly inaugurated floating restaurant in Uttar Pradesh?
A) 20 visitors
B) 30 visitors
C) 40 visitors
D) 50 visitors
18. Which organization’s chairmanship did Russia take over in 2024?
A) G20
B) United Nations
C) BRICS
D) ASEAN
19. What is the budgetary outlay for the PLI-Auto Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet?
A) Rs 15,938 crore
B) Rs 20,938 crore
C) Rs 25,938 crore
D) Rs 30,938 crore
20. Which day is celebrated as International Mind-Body Wellness Day?
A) January 1
B) January 2
C) January 3
D) January 4
Answer Keys:
1. Answer: C) Vladimir Putin
2. Answer: C) Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security
3. Answer: C) Pakistan
4. Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh
5. Answer: B) PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components
6. Answer: A) January 1
7. Answer: A) Development of ‘electronic soil’
8. Answer: C) Ravindra Kumar Tyagi
9. Answer: C) PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components
10. Answer: B) Harmony and Health
11. Answer: B) DRDO
12. Answer: C) At least 50%
13. Answer: A) Prof. Ved Prakash Nanda
14. Answer: B) Yamuna
15. Answer: A) April 2024
16. Answer: C) Prayagraj
17. Answer: C) 40 visitors
18. Answer: C) BRICS
19. Answer: C) Rs 25,938 crore
20. Answer: C) January 3
