1. What global organization formally designated Srinagar as a ‘World Craft City’?
A) United Nations
B) World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International)
C) UNESCO
D) World Handicraft Organization
Answer: B) World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International)
2. How many locations around the world have been recognized as World Craft locations since 2014?
A) Approximately 30
B) About 45
C) Around 60
D) Over 80
Answer: C) Around 60
3. Which Indian cities have already been named World Craft Cities?
A) Varanasi, Udaipur, and Agra
B) Mamallapuram, Jaipur, and Mysore
C) Kolkata, Lucknow, and Hyderabad
D) Chandigarh, Pune, and Ahmedabad
Answer: B) Mamallapuram, Jaipur, and Mysore
4. What is the significance of Kozhikode being declared India’s first UNESCO “City of Literature”?
A) It celebrates the city’s rich cultural heritage.
B) It marks the 25th anniversary of Kozhikode’s literary achievements.
C) It recognizes Kozhikode’s contribution to music and arts.
D) It highlights Kozhikode’s historical significance.
Answer: A) It celebrates the city’s rich cultural heritage.
5. Which date will be celebrated as the “City of Literature” Day of Kozhikode in Kerala?
A) June 24
B) October 31
C) June 23
D) July 1
Answer: C) June 23
6. What areas of research collaboration are covered by the MoU between IIT Patna and UTS?
A) Space technology and renewable energy
B) Data science and artificial intelligence
C) 5G and 6G communications, and semiconductor devices
D) All of the above
Answer: C) 5G and 6G communications, and semiconductor devices
7. What is the estimated cost of building the bird museum in Jamui?
A) Rs 1 crore
B) Rs 1.25 crore
C) Rs 1.50 crore
D) Rs 2 crore
Answer: C) Rs 1.50 crore
8. How many species of birds will the bird museum provide detailed information about?
A) 500 species
B) 800 species
C) 1300 species
D) 1500 species
Answer: C) 1300 species
9. Which Indian company recently achieved a market capitalization of $100 billion?
A) Tata Motors
B) Infosys
C) ICICI Bank
D) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Answer: C) ICICI Bank
10. What is the objective of the Master Plan 2031 for Moradabad?
A) To promote tourism and heritage conservation
B) To enhance the city’s infrastructure and transportation
C) To boost the identity and export industry of brass handicrafts
D) To establish educational institutions and healthcare facilities
Answer: C) To boost the identity and export industry of brass handicrafts
11. Which university is recognized as India’s first artificial intelligence university?
A) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
C) Universal AI University (UAIU)
D) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Answer: C) Universal AI University (UAIU)
12. Who has been appointed as the vice chancellor of India’s first artificial intelligence university, Universal AI University (UAIU)?
Answer: B) Dr. Simon Mak
A) Dr. Rajesh Gupta
B) Dr. Simon Mak
C) Prof. Ananya Singh
D) Dr. Vivek Patel
13. Which country recently became the 100th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
A) India
B) France
C) Paraguay
D) United States
Answer: C) Paraguay
14. When is World Refrigeration Day observed every year?
A) 25 June
B) 26 June
C) 27 June
D) 28 June
Answer: B) 26 June
15. What is the theme of World Refrigeration Day 2024?
A) Energy Efficiency
B) Temperature Matters
C) Environmental Sustainability
D) Cooling Innovations
Answer: B) Temperature Matters
