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1) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which has been deeply concerned about the disparity between bank lending and deposit growth over the last two years, has finally noted a reduction of this gap in its most recent State of the Economy report. While deposit growth has increased to more than 11%, loan growth has slowed to ____________%.

(a) 13.2%

(b) 13.1%

(c) 13.3%

(d) 13.4%

(e) 13.5%

2) On September 30, 2024, is quickly approaching as the deadline for special fixed deposits (FDs) offered by Indian Bank, IDBI, and State Bank of India (SBI) approaches. For a 444-day period, Amrit Vrishti gives 7.75% to senior people and 7.25% to the general public. When was this scheme's deadline?

(a) March 31 2025

(b) January 31 2025

(c) May 31 2025

(d) April 30 2025

(e) December 31 2024

3) The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued Rules and Forms for the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas (DTVSV) Scheme, 2024. When will the Scheme take effect?

(a) December 1 2024

(b) October 1 2024

(c) November 1 2024

(d) January 1 2025

(e) December 31 2024

4) Who presided over a conference of Chairpersons of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) and Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) in New Delhi, as Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS)?

(a) K. Somanath

(b) M. Nagaraju

(c) P. Rajesh kumar

(d) S. Dinesh

(e) V. Karunan

5) The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the NPS Vatsalya Scheme in New Delhi. Which of the following assertions is incorrect?

(a) Accounts can be opened in the name of a minor but operated by a parent or guardian, with the minor as the beneficiary.

(b) The scheme is available for all minor citizens (under 18 years).

(c) Upon turning 18, up to ₹3.5 lakh can be withdrawn entirely

(d) A minimum annual contribution of ₹1,000 is required, with no maximum contribution limit.

(e) Partial withdrawals are allowed after three years, up to 25% of the corpus for specific purposes.

6) On September 20, 2024, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will celebrate the first anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in which state?

(a) Madhya Pradesh

(b) Gujarat

(c) Maharashtra

(d) New Delhi

(e) Karnataka

7) As per the report the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Quad Leaders' Summit in which nation from September 21 to 23, 2024?

(a) Japan

(b) US

(c) Australia

(d) Russia

(e) France

8) Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurate the enlarged Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) plan and the vaccine monitoring platform U-Win, as Health Minister J.P. Nadda has stated. A new tuberculosis treatment regimen will be adopted as part of the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), decreasing treatment time from 9-12 months to how many months?

(a) 3month

(b) 6month

(c) 5month

(d) 2month

(e) 1month

9) The Government recently released Advisory on Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions. This advise asks for the strict application of the Tobacco-Free Educational Institution (ToFEI) handbook under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) of which year?

(a) 2002

(b) 2001

(c) 2000

(d) 2003

(e) 2005

10) Which government's flagship program, "SUBHADRA," was introduced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi?

(a) Sikkim

(b) Odisha

(c) Gujarat

(d) Madhya Pradesh

(e) Karnataka

11) Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, opened the ______ Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

(a) 3rd

(b) 4th

(c) 5th

(d) 6th

(e) 2nd

12) The problem of "negative balance" in the I-GST floating pool has been brought up by a committee made up of federal and state authorities.How many states are represented among the committee's members?

(a) 5

(b) 6

(c) 12

(d) 8

(e) 10

13) The long-term instruments of IIFL Finance Ltd. are downgraded by CARE Ratings. As of June 30, 2024, IIFL recorded a CAR of what percentage?

(a) 27.81%

(b) 25.81%

(c) 29.81%

(d) 28.81%

(e) 24.81%

14) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs will introduce a skill-development internship program. For how many number of months will internships expose participants to a real-world corporate setting?

(a) 6months

(b) 12months

(c) 3months

(d) 5months

(e) 9months

15) When was the annual World Rose Day marked to honor and support cancer sufferers worldwide?

(a) September 21

(b) September 22

(c) September 23

(d) September 20

(e) September 19

16) September 23rd is the International Day of Sign Languages celebrated annually. Which year did the first celebration occur?

(a) 2015

(b) 2017

(c) 2018

(d) 2019

(e) 2016

17) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that Saleema Imtiaz has achieved history by being the first female nominee from Pakistan to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. Which year did Saleema start working with the PCB women's panel?

(a) 2005

(b) 2006

(c) 2007

(d) 2008

(e) 2009

18) Recently,  the Iran used the Qaem-100 rocket, created by the Revolutionary Guard paramilitary group, to send the Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit. What is the weight of Chamran-1 in kilograms?

(a) 50kg

(b) 40kg

(c) 60kg

(d) 70kg

(e) 80kg

19) Which nation participated in Exercise Eastern Bridge VII in Masirah that the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully concluded?

(a) France

(b) Oman

(c) Thailand

(d) Srilanka

(e) Germany

20) Which nation's student of computer information systems, Dhruvi Patel, was crowned at Miss India Worldwide 2024, the longest-running Indian pageant outside of India?

(a) China

(b) Russia

(c) Canada

(d) USA

(e) UK

21) Recently, Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar were named the top male and female players, respectively, at the FIDE 100 Awards held in Hungary. In how many categories were the FIDE 100 awards given out?

(a) 15

(b) 16

(c) 18

(d) 20

(e) 17

22) The former captain and head coach of the Indian cricket team, __________________, has joined Shriram Finance as a brand ambassador.

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Rahul Dravid

(c) Sachin Tendulkar

(d) Rohit Sharma

(e) Sourav Ganguly

23) The Vice Chief of Staff, Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, has been named the next Chief of the Air Staff (CAS). Whom does he succeed?

(a) Hasan Abubakar

(b) Subroto Mukerjee

(c) Vivek Ram Chaudhari

(d) Rakesh Kumar Singh

(e) Chipman

24) Which company has a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in place with the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, to work together on space technology, with a particular emphasis on Space Situational Awareness (SSA)?

(a) HAL

(b) BEL

(c) GRSE

(d) DRDO

(e) BHEL

25) Where was the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary located?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Madhya Pradesh

(c) Odisha

(d) Maharashtra

(e) Bihar

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

According to the latest State of the Economy report released by the Central Bank (RBI), the gap between credit and deposit growth in banks, which has been a major concern for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) over the past two years, is finally narrowing.

Loan growth has moderated to 13.3%, while deposit growth has risen to over 11%.

Detailed Explanation:

According to the latest State of the Economy report released by the Central Bank (RBI), the gap between credit and deposit growth in banks, which has been a major concern for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) over the past two years, is finally narrowing.

Narrowing Gap Between Credit and Deposit Growth:As of September 6, 2024, the gap between credit growth and deposit growth in banks has reduced to just over 200 basis points (bps), down from over 700 bps earlier in 2024.

Loan growth has moderated to 13.3%, while deposit growth has risen to over 11%.

Private Credit Market Concerns:Private credit assets under management are estimated to be around $15 billion.

Fintech lenders now hold over 52% of the market share in personal loans and are increasingly turning to private credit for funding.

Inflation Developments:Headline retail inflation remained below the RBI’s 4% target.

The reversal of vegetable price shocks suggests that inflationary persistence "may be behind us."

The report anticipates inflation to average 4.5% in the second half of FY2024-25, with international crude prices likely to remain stable.

2) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The deadline for special fixed deposits (FDs) by the State Bank of India (SBI), IDBI, and Indian Bank is nearing on September 30, 2024 .

SBI’s Special FDs:Amrit Kalash offers 7.1% interest for a 400-day tenure, with senior citizens receiving 7.60%.

Amrit Vrishti offers 7.25% for the general public and 7.75% for senior citizens for a 444-day tenure. The deadline for this scheme is March 31, 2025.

IDBI Bank’s Special FDs:The UTSAV Special Deposits offer 7.2%-7.35% interest for 300-700-day tenures.

Detailed Explanation:

The deadline for special fixed deposits (FDs) by the State Bank of India (SBI), IDBI, and Indian Bank is nearing on September 30, 2024 .

These FDs offer higher interest rates compared to regular FDs.

Interest Rates:Special FDs are offering 7.05%-7.35% interest for 300-444-day tenures.

Senior citizens get an additional 50 basis points over the standard interest rate.

SBI’s Special FDs:Amrit Kalash offers 7.1% interest for a 400-day tenure, with senior citizens receiving 7.60%.

Amrit Vrishti offers 7.25% for the general public and 7.75% for senior citizens for a 444-day tenure. The deadline for this scheme is March 31, 2025.

IDBI Bank’s Special FDs:The UTSAV Special Deposits offer 7.2%-7.35% interest for 300-700-day tenures.

IND Super offers 7.25% for 400-day tenure and 7.05% for 300-day tenure.

Small Finance Banks:Small finance banks like AU Bank, Suryoday Bank, Unity Bank, and Ujjivan Bank offer FD interest rates of over 8% for tenures of 1-2 years.

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

In pursuance of the announcement in Union Budget 2024-25 by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024 (referred as DTVSV, 2024) to resolve pending appeals in the case of income tax disputes.

The Scheme will come into effect from October 1, 2024.

Detailed Explanation:

In pursuance of the announcement in Union Budget 2024-25 by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024 (referred as DTVSV, 2024) to resolve pending appeals in the case of income tax disputes.

The Scheme will come into effect from October 1, 2024.

Legal Framework:The DTVSV Scheme is enacted under the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024.

Form-1: Declaration and undertaking by the declarant.

Form-2: Certificate issued by the Designated Authority.

Form-3: Intimation of payment by the declarant.

Form-4: Order for full and final settlement of tax arrears by the Designated Authority.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), chaired a conference of Chairpersons of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) and Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) in New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), chaired a conference of Chairpersons of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) and Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) in New Delhi.

Improving the functioning of DRTs for efficient debt recovery.

Banks were advised to implement effective monitoring and oversight mechanisms for managing pending cases in DRTs.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National Pension System Vatsalya (NPS Vatsalya) scheme, ‘a pension scheme for minors’ at New Delhi.

Eligibility Criteria:The scheme is available for all minor citizens (under 18 years).

Account Operation:Accounts can be opened in the name of a minor but operated by a parent or guardian, with the minor as the beneficiary.

Withdrawals:Partial withdrawals are allowed after three years, up to 25% of the corpus for specific purposes (education, medical treatment, disabilities).

Upon turning 18, up to ₹2.5 lakh can be withdrawn entirely; if the corpus exceeds this, 20% can be withdrawn, with the remaining 80% used for annuity purchase in the NPS

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National Pension System Vatsalya (NPS Vatsalya) scheme, ‘a pension scheme for minors’ at New Delhi.

The NPS Vatsalya was announced by the Union Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2024-25 on 23rd July, 2024.

The launch of NPS Vatsalya was simultaneously organised at 75 locations throughout the country, with distribution of over 250 PRAN to minor subscribers.

Eligibility Criteria:The scheme is available for all minor citizens (under 18 years).

Account Operation:Accounts can be opened in the name of a minor but operated by a parent or guardian, with the minor as the beneficiary.

Opening Process:Accounts can be established through various Points of Presence regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory Authority of India (PFRDA), including major banks, India Post, pension funds, and online platforms (e-NPS).

Contribution Details:A minimum annual contribution of ₹1,000 is required, with no maximum contribution limit.

Withdrawals:Partial withdrawals are allowed after three years, up to 25% of the corpus for specific purposes (education, medical treatment, disabilities).

Upon turning 18, up to ₹2.5 lakh can be withdrawn entirely; if the corpus exceeds this, 20% can be withdrawn, with the remaining 80% used for annuity purchase in the NPS

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will be celebrating the 1st Anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme on September 20, 2024.

The ultimate goal is to bring Samman (respect), Samarthya (capability), and Samriddhi (prosperity) to the Vishwakarmas.

A mega event will take place at Wardha, Maharashtra on September 20, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will be celebrating the 1st Anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme on September 20, 2024.

The scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2023, focuses on enhancing traditional artisans' skills (Vishwakarmas) by providing them with modern tools, techniques, and credit support for expanding their businesses.

The ultimate goal is to bring Samman (respect), Samarthya (capability), and Samriddhi (prosperity) to the Vishwakarmas.

As of September 12, 2024, a total of 8,30,678 Vishwakarmas have received Basic Skill Training under the scheme.

A mega event will take place at Wardha, Maharashtra on September 20, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The event will be live telecasted across 500 centers nationwide.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, USA from September 21 to 23, 2024.

The visit underscores critical themes such as the development of the Indo-Pacific region and the pursuit of sustainable development goals, as stated by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, USA from September 21 to 23, 2024.

The visit underscores critical themes such as the development of the Indo-Pacific region and the pursuit of sustainable development goals, as stated by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

The agenda includes a review of the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and discussions on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and the India-US Drug Framework.

The summit will be held, where PM Modi will engage with leaders from Japan and Australia for additional bilateral discussions.

After the Quad Summit, PM Modi will attend the Summit of the Future at the United Nations, themed ‘Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow’. India will advocate for inclusive and equitable sustainable development, focusing on the Global South's aspirations.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to officially launch the expanded Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme and the vaccination tracking portal U-Win, as announced by Health Minister J.P. Nadda.

The U-Win vaccination management portal is currently operational on a pilot basis, with 64.6 million beneficiaries registered.

The expanded AB-PMJAY will be implemented in October 2024.

A new treatment regimen for tuberculosis will be introduced under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), reducing treatment duration from 9-12 months to 6 months.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to officially launch the expanded Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme and the vaccination tracking portal U-Win, as announced by Health Minister J.P. Nadda.

The scheme will benefit approximately 60 million eligible citizens aged 70 and above across 45 million families.

It has been expanded to cover all senior citizens aged 70 and above, with no income cap.

Provides a cashless and paperless benefit of Rs 5 lakh per annum per family for hospitalization in empanelled hospitals across India.

The U-Win vaccination management portal is currently operational on a pilot basis, with 64.6 million beneficiaries registered.

The expanded AB-PMJAY will be implemented in October 2024.

A new treatment regimen for tuberculosis will be introduced under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), reducing treatment duration from 9-12 months to 6 months.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

In a significant initiative to curb tobacco use among youth, the Secretaries of the Union Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare have jointly issued an advisory to all States and Union Territories.

This advisory calls for the rigorous implementation of the Tobacco-Free Educational Institution (ToFEI) manual, under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003.

Detailed Explanation:

In a significant initiative to curb tobacco use among youth, the Secretaries of the Union Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare have jointly issued an advisory to all States and Union Territories.

This advisory calls for the rigorous implementation of the Tobacco-Free Educational Institution (ToFEI) manual, under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003.

Target Audience: The advisory is directed to Chief Secretaries of all states and UTs.

Focus on Youth: It highlights alarming statistics from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) 2019, revealing that 8.5% of school students aged 13 to 15 in India consume tobacco. Notably, over 5,500 children start using tobacco daily, and 55% of lifelong users initiate the habit before the age of 20.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched ‘SUBHADRA’, the flagship Scheme of Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

It is the largest, single women-centric scheme and is expected to cover more than 1 crore women.

Financial Assistance:The scheme provides ₹50,000 to each eligible beneficiary over a period of 5 years (2024-25 to 2028-29).

Detailed Explanation:

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched ‘SUBHADRA’, the flagship Scheme of Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

It is the largest, single women-centric scheme and is expected to cover more than 1 crore women.

Financial Assistance:The scheme provides ₹50,000 to each eligible beneficiary over a period of 5 years (2024-25 to 2028-29).

Eligibility:The scheme is targeted at women aged 21-60 years.

Fund Transfer:During the launch, ₹10,000 was transferred into the accounts of more than 10 lakh women.

Associated Projects:The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones for:

Railway projects worth ₹2,800 crore.

National Highway projects worth over ₹1,000 crore.

PMAY-G Fund Release:The Prime Minister released the first instalment of assistance to nearly 10 lakh beneficiaries under PMAY-G (Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin) across 14 states.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar in Gujarat.

Gujarat is the host state and Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh are participating as Partner States.

Detailed Explanation:

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar in Gujarat.

The 3-day summit honours the important contributors to India's remarkable achievement of over 200 GW of installed non-fossil fuel capacity.

Germany, Australia, Denmark and Norway are taking part in the event as partner countries.

Gujarat is the host state and Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh are participating as Partner States.

12) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The government has initiated a review of the integrated goods and service tax (I-GST)settlement mechanism following numerous complaints from various state governments about being deprived of their rightful I-GST shares, leading to significant revenue losses.

The committee includes representatives from around 10 states, notably Tamil Nadu and Kerala, which have consistently reported inadequate IGST transfers from the Centre.

Detailed Explanation:

The government has initiated a review of the integrated goods and service tax (I-GST)settlement mechanism following numerous complaints from various state governments about being deprived of their rightful I-GST shares, leading to significant revenue losses.

A committee consisting of central and state officials has been established to address the issue of “negative balance” in the I-GST floating pool.

The committee includes representatives from around 10 states, notably Tamil Nadu and Kerala, which have consistently reported inadequate IGST transfers from the Centre.

The committee held its first meeting on Friday and is tasked with compiling a report on IGST transfers by October 30, which will be submitted to the GST Council.

States like Tamil Nadu and Kerala have received lower IGST transfers than expected. The State Fiscal Review Committee of Kerala estimated a Rs 35,000 crore loss in IGST settlements since the GST regime began in 2017.

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

CARE Ratings has downgraded the long-term instruments rating of IIFL Finance Ltd (IFL) from “AA” to “AA-” due to a significant decline in the company's gold loan book, following restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

IIFL reported a CAR of 27.81% as of June 30, 2024, well above the regulatory requirement of 15%, indicating an adequate capital cushion.

Detailed Explanation:

CARE Ratings has downgraded the long-term instruments rating of IIFL Finance Ltd (IFL) from “AA” to “AA-” due to a significant decline in the company's gold loan book, following restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

This rating action occurred shortly after the RBI lifted these restrictions on March 4, 2024.

IFL’s assets under management (AUM) for gold loans fell to Rs 14,727 crore as of June 30, 2024, down from Rs 23,354 crore as of March 31, 2024.

Gold loans constituted 72% of IIFL’s standalone AUM and 21% of consolidated AUM by June 30, 2024.

IIFL reported a CAR of 27.81% as of June 30, 2024, well above the regulatory requirement of 15%, indicating an adequate capital cushion.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is preparing to release a list of 500 companies eligible to participate in the Centre's internship scheme, based on the average annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) expenditure over the past three years.

Internships will provide exposure to a real-life business environment for a duration of 12 months.

Companies will be expected to cover training costs and 10% of the internship costs from their CSR funds.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is preparing to release a list of 500 companies eligible to participate in the Centre's internship scheme, based on the average annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) expenditure over the past three years.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced this initiative during the Budget 2024-25.

The government aims to skill 10 million youths (aged 21-24) in India’s top companies over the next five years.

Internships will provide exposure to a real-life business environment for a duration of 12 months.

The Centre will offer an internship allowance of Rs 5,000 per month and a one-time assistance of Rs 6,000.

Companies will be expected to cover training costs and 10% of the internship costs from their CSR funds.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

World Rose Day is observed every year on September 22, dedicated to honouring and supporting cancer patients globally.

Detailed Explanation:

World Rose Day is observed every year on September 22, dedicated to honouring and supporting cancer patients globally.

Inspiration from Melinda Rose: The day commemorates Melinda Rose, a 12-year-old girl from Canada diagnosed with Askin’s Tumour, a rare blood cancer, in 1994. Despite being given only a week to live, her indomitable willpower allowed her to survive for six months.

The rose symbolizes love, care, and hope, reminding us to reach out and support those facing health challenges.

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Detailed Explanation:

The International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually on September 23 to promote awareness of sign languages and the rights of deaf individuals.

This year’s theme is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights.”

The first celebration took place in 2018, marking a significant step towards recognizing the linguistic rights of deaf people.

September 23 was chosen because it commemorates the founding of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) in 1951.

There are more than 300 different sign languages used globally, emphasizing the diversity within the deaf community.

17) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Saleema Imtiaz has made history by becoming the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires, as announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Umpiring Background: Saleema began her career with the PCB women's panel in 2008.

Current Chairman: Greg Barcley (New Zealand)

Upcoming Chairman: Jay Shah (effective December 1, 2024)

Detailed Explanation:

Saleema Imtiaz has made history by becoming the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires, as announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Umpiring Background: Saleema began her career with the PCB women's panel in 2008.

Notable Matches: She officiated in the 2022 Asia Cup and the 2023 ACC Emerging Women’s Cup in Hong Kong.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with 108 member nations (12 Full Members and 96 Associate Members).

Current Chairman: Greg Barcley (New Zealand)

Upcoming Chairman: Jay Shah (effective December 1, 2024)

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Iran launched the Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit using the Qaem-100 rocket, developed by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

Satellite Details:Chamran-1 weighs 60 kilograms and was placed into a 550-kilometer orbit.

Detailed Explanation:

Iran launched the Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit using the Qaem-100 rocket, developed by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

Satellite Details:Chamran-1 weighs 60 kilograms and was placed into a 550-kilometer orbit.

Rocket Specifications:The Qaem-100 rocket is a solid-fuel, three-stage vehicle and had been previously used for a satellite launch in January.

Mission Objective:The primary mission of Chamran-1 is to test hardware and software systems for orbital maneuver technology validation

19) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully completed Exercise Eastern Bridge VII with the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) at the RAFO airbase in Masirah.

The main goal was to enhance military cooperation and interoperability between the IAF and RAFO.

IAF Contingent: The IAF contingent returned to India after a series of training missions involving MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft.

Aircraft Participation: The exercise featured aircraft from both IAF (MiG-29, Jaguar) and RAFO (F-16, Hawk).

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully completed Exercise Eastern Bridge VII with the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) at the RAFO airbase in Masirah.

The main goal was to enhance military cooperation and interoperability between the IAF and RAFO.

IAF Contingent: The IAF contingent returned to India after a series of training missions involving MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft.

Aircraft Participation: The exercise featured aircraft from both IAF (MiG-29, Jaguar) and RAFO (F-16, Hawk).

Activities: The exercise included:

Complex air operations

Air-to-air combat drills

Mission scenarios for improving strategic and tactical capabilities

Insights Gained: The IAF contingent gained valuable insights into RAFO’s tactics and operational philosophies, contributing to enhanced combat strategies.

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Dhruvi Patel, a Computer Information System student from the USA, has been crowned the winner ofMiss India Worldwide 2024, the longest-running Indian pageant outside India.

Miss India Worldwide is a prestigious beauty pageant that includes contestants from India and the Indian diaspora globally.

It is organized by the India Festival Committee (IFC), founded and led by Dharmatma Saran in New York City.

Detailed Explanation:

Dhruvi Patel, a Computer Information System student from the USA, has been crowned the winner ofMiss India Worldwide 2024, the longest-running Indian pageant outside India.

Miss India Worldwide is a prestigious beauty pageant that includes contestants from India and the Indian diaspora globally.

It is organized by the India Festival Committee (IFC), founded and led by Dharmatma Saran in New York City.

Miss India Category (Ages 18 to 28):

Winner: Dhruvi Patel (USA)

First Runner-Up: Lisa Abdoelhak (Suriname)

Second Runner-Up: Malvika Sharma (Netherlands)

Mrs. India Category (Ages 21 to 37):

Winner: SuAnn Mouttet (Trinidad and Tobago)

First Runner-Up: Sneha Nambiar

Second Runner-Up: Pawandip Kaur (United Kingdom)

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

At the FIDE 100 Awards ceremony in Hungary, Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar were recognized as the best male and female players, respectively.

The FIDE awards were given in 18 categories

Winners:

Best Player – Woman: Judit Polgar

Best Player – Man: Magnus Carlsen

Detailed Explanation:

At the FIDE 100 Awards ceremony in Hungary, Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar were recognized as the best male and female players, respectively.

This event celebrated the centenary of the International Chess Federation, honouring exceptional contributions to the chess community over the past century.The FIDE awards were given in 18 categories

Winners

Best Player – Woman: Judit Polgar

Best Player – Man: Magnus Carlsen

22) Answer: B

Shriram Finance announced the onboarding of former Captain and Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team, Rahul Dravid, as their brand ambassador.

This partnership unites two iconic entities renowned for their trust and reliability.

23) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, currently Vice Chief of the Air Staff, appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CAS).

He will assume the position in the rank of Air Chief Marshal effective from September 30, 2024.

He succeeds Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, who retires on the same day.

Detailed Explanation:

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, currently Vice Chief of the Air Staff, appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CAS).

He will assume the position in the rank of Air Chief Marshal effective from September 30, 2024.

He succeeds Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, who retires on the same day.

He Commissioned into the fighter pilot stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1984.

He Has nearly 40 years of service with diverse Command, Staff, Instructional, and Foreign appointments.

He Accumulated over 5,000 hours of flying experience on various fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

24) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navaratna Defence PSU, to collaborate on space technologies with a specific focus on Space Situational Awareness (SSA).

Detailed Explanation:

The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navaratna Defence PSU, to collaborate on space technologies with a specific focus on Space Situational Awareness (SSA).

The collaboration will leverage observations from ARIES's state-of-the-art telescopes, including the 4m International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT), to enhance data collection and analysis for SSA.

This MoU aligns with the Indian government's ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make-in-India’ initiatives, aiming to bolster India's technological capabilities in space.

25) Answer: A

About Gujarat :

Capital: Gandhinagar

Chief Minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel

Governor: Acharya Devvrat

National Parks: Gir National Park, Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park, Marine National Park (Gulf of Kachchh), Vansda (Bansda) National Park

Wildlife Sanctuaries: Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary