1. What is the primary objective of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Bank Indonesia?
A) To establish a trade agreement between India and Indonesia
B) To promote the use of local currencies for bilateral transactions
C) To create a new digital currency
D) To increase tourism between the two countries
2. The MoU signed by RBI and Bank Indonesia aims to facilitate transactions in which currencies?
A) US Dollar and Euro
B) Indian Rupee and Indonesian Rupiah
C) Japanese Yen and Chinese Yuan
D) Australian Dollar and Singapore Dollar
3. Which of the following is a benefit mentioned in the MoU between RBI and Bank Indonesia?
A) Reduction in the cost of transactions
B) Introduction of a new global currency
C) Elimination of currency exchange
D) Increase in the interest rates
4. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and ISRO’s V-SAT initiative targets how many tribal villages for providing internet services?
A) 50
B) 80
C) 100
D) 120
5. Which technology is being used to provide internet services to remote tribal villages in the V-SAT initiative?
A) Fiber optics
B) Satellite communication
C) 5G mobile networks
D) Dial-up connection
6. The V-SAT initiative for internet connectivity in tribal villages is a pilot project in which Indian states?
A) Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana
B) Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh
D) West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, and Uttar Pradesh
7. When did Sweden officially become a member of NATO?
A) March 7, 2024
B) April 7, 2024
C) May 7, 2024
D) June 7, 2024
8. What marked a significant change in Sweden’s defense policy leading to its NATO membership?
A) The end of its neutrality policy
B) The signing of a new defense pact with the EU
C) The creation of a new national defense strategy
D) The increase in its defense budget
9. How many countries are now members of NATO with Sweden’s accession?
A) 30
B) 31
C) 32
D) 33
10. Which Indian Navy ship was involved in the rescue operations in the Gulf of Aden?
A) INS Vikramaditya
B) INS Kolkata
C) INS Chennai
D) INS Kochi
11. What was the nature of the attacks on the merchant vessels that the INS Kolkata responded to?
A) Pirate attacks
B) Missile/drone attacks
C) Submarine attacks
D) Torpedo attacks
12. What is the primary role of the Indian Navy in such rescue operations?
A) Intelligence gathering
B) Providing medical assistance
C) Conducting evacuation missions
D) Ensuring maritime security
13. What is the name of India’s fifth-generation fighter jet whose development was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security?
A) HAL Tejas
B) HAL Dhruv
C) HAL AMCA
D) HAL Rudra
14. The AMCA is being developed to perform multiple missions. Which of the following is NOT one of its intended roles?
A) Air supremacy
B) Ground-Strike
C) Anti-submarine warfare
D) Electronic Warfare
15. The AMCA will be equipped with which generation technologies in its Mark-1 variant?
A) 4th generation
B) 5.5th generation
C) 6th generation
D) 7th generation
16. What is the primary objective of celebrating Jan Aushadhi Diwas?
A) To promote yoga and wellness
B) To raise awareness about the benefits of generic medicines
C) To honor India’s pharmaceutical companies
D) To celebrate India’s traditional medicine systems
17. On which date is Jan Aushadhi Diwas observed annually?
A) March 1st
B) March 7th
C) April 7th
D) June 1st
18. As of November 2023, how many Janaushadhi Kendras are functional across India?
A) 5000
B) 7500
C) 10000
D) 12500
19. What is the main goal of the ‘Wed in India’ initiative promoted by PM Modi in J&K?
A) To increase international tourism
B) To promote J&K as a destination for weddings
C) To introduce new wedding rituals
D) To reduce wedding expenses
20. How did PM Modi relate the ‘Wed in India’ initiative to the local economy of J&K?
A) By suggesting tax benefits for weddings held in J&K
B) By encouraging the use of local products and services for weddings
C) By offering free venues for weddings in J&K
D) By mandating traditional Kashmiri attire for all weddings
Answer Keys:
1. B) To promote the use of local currencies for bilateral transactions
2. B) Indian Rupee and Indonesian Rupiah
3. A) Reduction in the cost of transactions
4. B) 80
5. B) Satellite communication
6. B) Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra
7. A) March 7, 2024
8. A) The end of its neutrality policy
9. C) 32
10. B) INS Kolkata
11. B) Missile/drone attacks
12. D) Ensuring maritime security
13. C) HAL AMCA
14. C) Anti-submarine warfare
15. B) 5.5th generation
16. B) To raise awareness about the benefits of generic medicines
17. B) March 7th
18. C) 10000
19. B) To promote J&K as a destination for weddings
20. B) By encouraging the use of local products and services for weddings
