1. By the end of FY25, the gross non-performing assets (GNPA) of the Indian banking system are projected to improve to:
A) 5%
B) 3.5%
C) 2.1%
D) 1%
2. The expected improvement in GNPA to 2.1% by FY25 indicates:
A) An increase in bad loans
B) A decrease in credit growth
C) A healthier banking sector with fewer bad loans
D) A higher interest rate environment
3. The Sela Tunnel, inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi, will facilitate:
A) Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh
B) Rapid military deployments to Arunachal Pradesh
C) Trade with neighboring countries
D) Civilian transportation only
4. The strategic importance of the Sela Tunnel lies in its ability to:
A) Reduce travel time to Tawang by several hours
B) Enhance India’s defense capabilities in the Eastern sector
C) Provide shelter during extreme weather
D) Both A and B
5. What was the percentage increase in soybean prices due to a wet harvest in Argentina?
A) 3%
B) 5%
C) 8%
D) 10%
6. By how much did corn and soybean prices globally increase each month-over-month?
A) 2%
B) 5%
C) 7%
D) 10%
7. When is Hindustan Aeronautics set to deliver the first two Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force?
A) March 15, 2024
B) March 31, 2024
C) April 15, 2024
D) April 30, 2024
8. What is the significance of the Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force?
A) They are the first unmanned aerial vehicles.
B) They are the first aircrafts imported from Russia.
C) They are the first stealth fighter jets.
D) They are the first indigenously developed fighter jets with advanced features.
9. Which of the following bulk chemicals showed an increase in prices by 10% quarter-over-quarter?
A) Soda ash
B) TDI (toluene diisocyanate)
C) Bromine
D) Benzene and toluene
10. What was the trend in prices for soda ash, TDI, and bromine in the chemical industry?
A) Significant increase
B) Moderate increase
C) No signs of an uptick
D) Decrease
11. During the Bharat Shakti exercise, what capabilities did the Indian Army demonstrate?
A) Nuclear deterrence
B) Naval fleet strength
C) Artillery and swarm drone
D) Cybersecurity operations
12. The Bharat Shakti exercise is significant for the Indian Army because it:
A) Marks the induction of new recruits
B) Is a joint exercise with foreign militaries
C) Showcases advanced military capabilities
D) Commemorates a historical battle victory
13. What was the trend in agrochemical prices after the Chinese New Year despite increased activity from farmers?
A) Prices increased significantly
B) Prices remained volatile
C) Prices remained weak due to sufficient stock
D) There was a shortage of supply
14. The stability in agrochemical prices was attributed to:
A) Increased demand from farmers
B) Abatement of destocking
C) Introduction of new agrochemical products
D) Government subsidies
15. Which country expressed interest in joining the AUKUS alliance in 2024?
A) India
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) France
16. The AUKUS alliance is primarily focused on cooperation in which area?
A) Trade and commerce
B) Cultural exchange
C) Advanced military technology
D) Environmental protection
17. When will India start training Armenian personnel on the Akash system?
A) Late 2024
B) Early 2025
C) Mid 2025
D) Late 2025
18. What is the purpose of training Armenian personnel on the Akash system?
A) For scientific research
B) For maintenance purposes
C) For operational deployment
D) For educational exchange
19. The Akash-1S System is an example of India’s:
A) Space exploration initiative
B) Economic reform policies
C) Defense export capabilities
D) Cultural diplomacy efforts
20. What is the focus of the AI2 WildBench project?
A) Developing AI for urban planning
B) Creating benchmarks for AI in the wild
C) Implementing AI in wildlife conservation
D) Enhancing AI for domestic robots
21. The India AI Mission is an initiative aimed at:
A) Promoting AI literacy in schools
B) Accelerating AI innovation and ecosystem development
C) Regulating AI technologies in India
D) Exporting AI services
22. Suno, an AI project, gained attention for its work in:
A) Voice recognition and processing
B) Solar energy optimization
C) Social media analytics
D) Autonomous vehicle navigation
23. Where were the new marine species discovered?
A) The Mariana Trench
B) The Great Barrier Reef
C) The Bounty Trough
D) The Gulf of Mexico
24. What was the primary goal of the Ocean Census project?
A) To map the ocean floor
B) To identify new marine life
C) To study the effects of climate change on marine species
D) To track migratory patterns of marine animals
25. Which organization was NOT mentioned as a leader in the expedition?
A) National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research in New Zealand
B) Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
C) Nippon Foundation
D) Queensland Museum Network
Answer Keys:
1. C) 2.1%
2. C) A healthier banking sector with fewer bad loans
3. B) Rapid military deployments to Arunachal Pradesh
4. B) Enhance India’s defense capabilities in the Eastern sector
5. C) 8%
6. B) 5%
7. B) March 31, 2024
8. D) They are the first indigenously developed fighter jets with advanced features.
9. D) Benzene and toluene
10. C) No signs of an uptick
11. C) Artillery and swarm drone
12. C) Showcases advanced military capabilities
13. C) Prices remained weak due to sufficient stock
14. B) Abatement of destocking
15. B) Japan
16. C) Advanced military technology
17. B) Early 2025
18. C) For operational deployment
19. C) Defense export capabilities
20. B) Creating benchmarks for AI in the wild
21. B) Accelerating AI innovation and ecosystem development
22. A) Voice recognition and processing
23. C) The Bounty Trough
24. B) To identify new marine life
25. D) Queensland Museum Network
