Current Affairs Quiz - September, 2024

[1]. Which historical agreement preceded the Indus Waters Treaty and was intended as a temporary measure for water allocation between India and Pakistan?

[A]. The Water Sharing Accord

[B]. The Inter-Dominion Accord

[C]. The Standstill Agreement

[D]. The Canal Maintenance Agreement

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[2]. Which of the following is not considered a component of particulate matter (PM)?

[A]. Dust

[B]. Organic chemicals

[C]. Water vapor

[D]. Metals

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[3]. What is the primary goal of the NBS policy?

[A]. To Reduce Fertilizer Costs

[B]. To Increase Fertilizer Imports

[C]. To Achieve Optimal Nutrient Balance

[D]. To Support Local Fertilizer Producers

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[4]. What percentage of royalty paid by mining lease holders is directed to the NMET Fund?

[A]. 1%

[B]. 2%

[C]. 3%

[D]. 5%

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[5]. Which groups are targeted by the Poshan Abhiyaan for improved nutritional outcomes?

[A]. Elderly and Disabled

[B]. Children, Adolescent Girls, Pregnant Women, and Lactating Mothers

[C]. School Teachers and Administrators

[D]. Working Professionals

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[6]. What is the primary objective of the Subhadra Yojana being launched by Prime Minister in Odisha?

[A]. Providing housing assistance

[B]. Offering educational scholarships

[C]. Supporting women with financial aid

[D]. Building infrastructure projects

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[7]. Which state is opening 16 new Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars as part of a new initiative?

[A]. Assam

[B]. Meghalaya

[C]. Manipur

[D]. Tripura

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[8]. What new guideline does SEBI's updated regulations include regarding bonus shares trading?

[A]. Trading within 1 day

[B]. Trading within 2 days

[C]. Trading within 5 days

[D]. Trading within 7 days

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[9]. What is the minimum investment amount required annually for the NPS Vatsalya scheme for minors?

[A]. Rs. 500

[B]. Rs. 1,000

[C]. Rs. 2,000

[D]. Rs. 5,000

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[10]. Which state is the largest soybean producer in India?

[A]. Karnataka

[B]. Maharashtra

[C]. Madhya Pradesh

[D]. Telangana

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[11]. What type of homing is used by the VL-SRSAM in its terminal phase?

[A]. Infrared homing

[B]. Acoustic homing

[C]. Active radar homing

[D]. GPS-guided homing

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[12]. What is the primary goal of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana scheme?

[A]. Blue Revolution

[B]. Income Doubling of Fishermen

[C]. Value Chain Modernization

[D]. Employment Generation

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[13]. What is the maximum weight of the Zorawar Light Tank?

[A]. 20 tonnes

[B]. 25 tonnes

[C]. 30 tonnes

[D]. 35 tonnes

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[14]. Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives of the Food Policy as outlined for FCI?

[A]. Safeguarding farmer interests

[B]. Ensuring national food security

[C]. Monitoring international food trade

[D]. Distributing foodgrains across the country

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[15]. Which organizations lead the INDUS-X initiative?

[A]. Innovations for Defense Excellence (iDEX) and OSD

[B]. U.S. Department of Defense and iDEX

[C]. Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Ministry of Defense

[D]. Indian Ministry of Defense and U.S. Defense Innovations

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[16]. What is the purpose of the "on-board unit" (OBU) in the GNSS system?

[A]. To track vehicle speed

[B]. To provide GPS navigation

[C]. To collect toll payments

[D]. To monitor fuel usage

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[17]. Which regions are prioritized under the scheme PMGSY-IV?

[A]. Coastal areas and industrial zones

[B]. Tribal Schedule V areas, Aspirational Districts

[C]. Urban centers and metropolitan areas

[D]. Historical sites and tourist destinations

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[18]. Which institution will implement "Mission Mausam"?

[A]. Ministry of Environment and Forests

[B]. Ministry of Earth Sciences

[C]. National Institute of Oceanography

[D]. Ministry of Urban Development

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[19]. What age group is newly covered under the expanded Ayushman Bharat scheme?

[A]. 60 years and above

[B]. 65 years and above

[C]. 70 years and above

[D]. 75 years and above

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[20]. Who will implement the new PM E-DRIVE scheme?

[A]. Ministry of Environment

[B]. Ministry of Heavy Industries

[C]. State Transport Units

[D]. National Highway Authority

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