1. What is the Sikkim High Court’s new policy related to menstruation leave?
A) Female employees can take 2-3 days of menstrual leave per month.
B) Female employees can take unlimited menstrual leave.
C) Female employees can take 1 day of menstrual leave per month.
D) Female employees are not eligible for menstrual leave.
Answer: A) Female employees can take 2-3 days of menstrual leave per month.
2. How is the leave accounted for during menstruation leave?
A) It is deducted from the employee’s overall leave balance.
B) It is not counted against the employee’s overall leave account.
C) It is considered as unpaid leave.
D) It is granted without any recommendation.
Answer: B) It is not counted against the employee’s overall leave account.
3. Which court in India is the first to introduce a menstrual leave policy?
A) Supreme Court
B) Delhi High Court
C) Bombay High Court
D) Sikkim High Court
Answer: D) Sikkim High Court
4. What is the primary purpose of the Sahiwal cattle breed?
A) Beef production
B) Wool production
C) Milk production
D) Draft work
Answer: C) Milk production
5. Which of the following characteristics makes Sahiwal cows suitable for warmer climates?
A) Tick resistance
B) Cold tolerance
C) High growth rate
D) Long lifespan
Answer: A) Tick resistance
6. What is the average fat content in Sahiwal cow milk?
A) 2.0 to 2.5 percent
B) 3.0 to 3.5 percent
C) 4.5 to 4.75 percent
D) 5.0 to 5.5 percent
Answer: C) 4.5 to 4.75 percent
7. Which country was the top source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India during the fiscal year 2023–2024?
A) United States
B) Singapore
C) Mauritius
D) Japan
Answer: B) Singapore
8. What was the percentage decline in FDI equity inflows into India during 2023–2024 compared to the previous fiscal year?
A) 3.49%
B) 31.55%
C) 1%
D) 15%
Answer: A) 3.49%
9. Which country experienced an increase in FDI equity inflows into India during 2023–2024?
A) Germany
B) Netherlands
C) UAE
D) Cyprus
Answer: B) Netherlands
10. Who was honored with the 2024 Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion?
A) Professor Bontle Mbongwe of Botswana
B) Dr. Pratima Murthy, Director of NIMHANS
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
Answer: C) Both A and B
11. What is the purpose of the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion?
A) To recognize outstanding efforts in mental health research
B) To honor individuals who have contributed to community-driven initiatives
C) To promote physical fitness and wellness
D) To celebrate achievements in medical technology
Answer: B) To honor individuals who have contributed to community-driven initiatives
12. Which organization created the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion?
A) United Nations
B) World Health Organization (WHO)
C) International Red Cross
D) UNESCO
Answer: B) World Health Organization (WHO)
13. Who recently took over as the Commandant of the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad?
A) Rear Admiral Sanjay Datt
B) Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber
C) Major General Chhibber
D) National Defence Academy alumnus
Answer: B) Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber
14. Who is the President of Boxing Federation of India?
A) Ajay Singh
B) Boris van der Vorst
C) Elise Seignolle
D) Ryan O’Shea
Answer: A) Ajay Singh
15. Which governing body aims to be the preferred partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for organizing boxing competitions at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
A) International Boxing Association (IBA)
B) World Boxing
C) Indian Boxing Federation (IBF)
D) Tokyo Boxing Committee
Answer: B) World Boxing
16. What is the purpose of Pakistan’s National Space Programme 2047 in relation to PakSAT-MM1?
A) To improve internet services throughout the country
B) To explore other planets
C) To study climate change
D) To enhance military communication
Answer: A) To improve internet services throughout the country
17. When is PakSAT-MM1 scheduled to begin operations?
A) May 30, 2024
B) August 2024
C) June 1, 2024
D) July 15, 2024
Answer: B) August 2024
18. Which bands will PakSAT-MM1 provide communication services in?
A) L Band only
B) C and Ku Bands
C) Ka Band only
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above (C, Ku, and Ka bands)
19. Who developed PakSAT-MM1?
A) Pakistan’s Space Agency
B) China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
C) Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
D) China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)
Answer: B) China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
20. What is the purpose of World Bicycle Day, celebrated on June 3rd?
A) To promote physical activity and the use of bicycles for transportation.
B) To honor the bicycle’s adaptability and versatility.
C) To commemorate the invention of the bicycle.
D) To encourage the use of electric scooters as an alternative to bicycles.
Answer: A) To promote physical activity and the use of bicycles for transportation