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1) In the most recent edition of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monthly bulletin, there was an article stating that the projects sponsored by banks and financial institutions (FIs) are expected to reach a record high of ₹3.91 lakh crore by 2023–2024. What percentage of this amount is expected to be invested by the end of the year?

(a) 52%

(b) 51%

(c) 53%

(d) 54%

(e) 55%

2) The local rating agency ICRA said that non-banking financing firms (NBFCs) could expect a 30–50 basis point (bps) increase in their gross stage-3 asset ratio, or gross bad loans, in the current fiscal year compared to what percentage in FY24?

(a) 2.2%

(b) 2.4%

(c) 2.6%

(d) 2.8%

(e) 2.5%

3) Market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recommended revisions to the regulations governing debenture trustees. Stakeholders can comment on the paper until when?

(a) September 11, 2024

(b) November 11, 2024

(c) August 11, 2024

(d) October 11, 2024

(e) December 11, 2024

4) As per the report, Nippon Life India Asset Management has launched the Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index Fund, an open-ended plan that tracks the Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index. The fund's assets are divided across how many sectors, with 20% in large-cap, 30% in mid-cap, and 50% in small-cap companies, providing balanced exposure to the Indian market?

(a) 20

(b) 21

(c) 19

(d) 18

(e) 17

5) For the Maharashtra Tertiary Care and Medical Education Sector Development Program, India has inked a loan deal of how much millions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

(a) USD 500 million

(b) USD 400 million

(c) USD 600 million

(d) USD 300 million

(e) USD 100 million

6) The Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, were changed by the Department of Economic Affairs to help Indian firms expand globally through cross-border share swaps, mergers, and acquisitions. The revamped startup definition intends to increase foreign investment by raising the turnover barrier to ₹100 crore and extending the recognition term for how many years?

(a) 5years

(b) 3years

(c) 6years

(d) 10years

(e) 15years

7) The government intends to increase insurance coverage from how many lakhs to ten lakhs and to increase the number of beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat?

(a) Rs.2lakh

(b) Rs.3lakh

(c) Rs.4lakh

(d) Rs.5lakh

(e) Rs.8lakh

8) Which nation has been granted permission by the Indian government to receive 200,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)?

(a) Singapore

(b) Malaysia

(c) Germany

(d) USA

(e) Japan

9) When was the 165th anniversary of Income Tax Day celebrated in New Delhi with a special ceremony hosted by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs?

(a) August 20

(b) August 21

(c) August 22

(d) August 23

(e) August 19

10) According to the report, 57 casual employees at Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve (NNP&TR) have been reinstated three months after their employment was terminated. Namdapha, named for a meandering river, was proclaimed India's ______Tiger Reserve in 1983.

(a) 10th

(b) 12th

(c) 18th

(d) 16th

(e) 15th

11) French sports retailer Decathlon wants to invest €100 million (roughly ₹933 crore) in India over the next five years. What percentage of Decathlon's products marketed in India are now manufactured locally?

(a) 65%

(b) 60%

(c) 68%

(d) 62%

(e) 66%

12) The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has been named the Best Airport at the India Travel Awards for the ______ consecutive year.

(a) 4th

(b) 3rd

(c) 2nd

(d) 5th

(e) 1st

13) Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of India, received the National Geoscience Awards (NGA) for 2023 during an event at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. How many prizes were given out, including three to teams, for excellence in geosciences?

(a) 11

(b) 10

(c) 12

(d) 13

(e) 15

14) In which company has Rajesh Nambiar appointed as President-Designate, replacing Debjani Ghosh?

(a) NABARD

(b) NASSCOM

(c) DPIIT

(d) IRDAI

(e) NTPC

15) As per the report, Amardeep Singh Bhatia, a senior IAS official, has been appointed Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).Who has he replaced?

(a) Sanjay Kumar Singh

(b) Rishi Kant Singh

(c) Jagdeep Singh

(d) Rajesh Kumar Singh

(e) Rahul Singh

16) The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a report that highlights the serious difficulties India's agriculture industry is facing as a result of catastrophic weather occurrences. By which year may climate-related migration have serious economic consequences, such as lower tax collections, if it reaches 45 million people?

(a) 2025

(b) 2030

(c) 2035

(d) 2040

(e) 2050

17) The most recent version of Havas CX India's "The X Index" study. Which of the following brands has achieved the highest level of success in providing outstanding customer experiences in India?

(a) Apple

(b) Tata Motors

(c) Kia

(d) Samsung

(e) Nexa

18) What day is observed annually as the International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade and Abolition?

(a) August 20

(b) August 21

(c) August 22

(d) August 23

(e) August 19

19) Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, born in the United States, was the oldest person in history when she died at the age of 117. With a confirmed age of 117 years old, Branyas was the _______oldest person in history.

(a) 5th

(b) 6th

(c) 7th

(d) 8th

(e) 9th

20) After a distinguished 15-year career with _______caps for the national team, Manuel Neuer, the renowned goalkeeper for Germany, announced his retirement from worldwide football.

(a) 121

(b) 124

(c) 125

(d) 126

(e) 122

Answers :

1) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

According to an article in Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) latest monthly bulletin, the total envisaged cost of the projects financed by banks/financial Institutions (FIs) reached a new high of ₹3.91 lakh crore during 2023-24, with 54% planned to be invested by the year-end.

Project Financing Growth:In FY 2023-24, 944 projects were financed with a total cost of ₹3,90,978 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

According to an article in Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) latest monthly bulletin, the total envisaged cost of the projects financed by banks/financial Institutions (FIs) reached a new high of ₹3.91 lakh crore during 2023-24, with 54% planned to be invested by the year-end.

Project Financing Growth:In FY 2023-24, 944 projects were financed with a total cost of ₹3,90,978 crore.

Greenfield Projects:Investment in new (greenfield) projects accounted for about 89% of the total project cost in FY 2023-24, indicating likely capacity expansion by private corporations.

Industry and State Distribution:The infrastructure sector dominated, accounting for 55.5% of the total project cost, with significant investments in roads, bridges, and power sectors.

The top 5 states-Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, accounted for about 55% of the total project costs.

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

According to the domestic rating agency ICRA report, Non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) will likely see their gross stage-3 asset ratio or gross bad loans rising by 30-50 basis points (bps) in the current financial year, from 2.8% in FY24.

Unsecured Loans: The share of unsecured loans (personal and business) in NBFCs’ assets under management (AUM) increased to 11% in March 2024 from 7% in March 2021, raising concerns about loan quality risk.

Detailed Explanation:

According to the domestic rating agency ICRA report, Non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) will likely see their gross stage-3 asset ratio or gross bad loans rising by 30-50 basis points (bps) in the current financial year, from 2.8% in FY24.

Unsecured Loans: The share of unsecured loans (personal and business) in NBFCs’ assets under management (AUM) increased to 11% in March 2024 from 7% in March 2021, raising concerns about loan quality risk.

Funding Challenges:Growth: NBFCs are expected to experience slower AUM growth, easing to 13-15% in FY25 compared to 18% in FY24.

Debt Funding: Estimated incremental debt funding required for AUM expansion is ₹5.6-6 trillion for FY25.

Profitability: Elevated costs of funds, competitive pressure from banks, slowing growth, and asset quality issues are expected to lead to a decline in profitability for NBFCs by 25-45 bps compared to FY24 levels.

3) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed changes to the regulations concerning debenture trustees (DTs).

SEBI issued a consultation paper to clarify the term 'pecuniary relationship' between a Debenture Trustee and the issuer under existing norms.

Stakeholders can submit comments on the paper until September 11, 2024.

Detailed Explanation:

Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed changes to the regulations concerning debenture trustees (DTs).

SEBI issued a consultation paper to clarify the term 'pecuniary relationship' between a Debenture Trustee and the issuer under existing norms.

Stakeholders can submit comments on the paper until September 11, 2024.

Pecuniary Relationship Restrictions:Currently, an entity cannot be appointed as a DT if its pecuniary relationship with the issuer equals or exceeds 2% of its gross turnover or total income, or ₹50 lakh, whichever is lower.

The calculation of gross income includes the two immediately preceding financial years or the current financial year.

Clarification on Remuneration:There is ambiguity regarding whether the remuneration paid to DTs by the issuer is included in the 'pecuniary relationship' when determining eligibility.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Nippon Life India Asset Management launched the Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index Fund, a unique open-ended scheme tracking the Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index.

Sector Exposure: The fund spreads its investments over 21 sectors, with 20% in large-cap, 30% in mid-cap, and 50% in small-cap stocks, offering balanced exposure to the Indian market.

Detailed Explanation:

Nippon Life India Asset Management launched the Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index Fund, a unique open-ended scheme tracking the Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index.

The fund invests 0.20% across all 500 stocks in the Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index, providing a diversified portfolio across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies.

Risk Mitigation: The equal weight allocation across the 500 stocks helps mitigate concentration risk associated with market-capitalization-weighted indices.

Sector Exposure: The fund spreads its investments over 21 sectors, with 20% in large-cap, 30% in mid-cap, and 50% in small-cap stocks, offering balanced exposure to the Indian market.

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India has signed a USD 500 million loan package with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Maharashtra Tertiary Care and Medical Education Sector Development Program.

Health Care Improvement: Enhance access to quality and affordable tertiary health care and medical education in Maharashtra.

Detailed Explanation:

India has signed a USD 500 million loan package with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Maharashtra Tertiary Care and Medical Education Sector Development Program.

Health Care Improvement: Enhance access to quality and affordable tertiary health care and medical education in Maharashtra.

Infrastructure Development:

Establish four new medical colleges attached to tertiary care teaching hospitals in under-served districts.

Incorporate climate-resilient, disaster-resilient, gender-responsive, and socially inclusive features in these facilities.

Capacity Expansion:

Increase bed capacity in government tertiary care hospitals.

Recruit at least 500 new doctors for the four new governmental medical colleges.

Policy Reforms and Goals:Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenditure: Improve availability of quality drugs.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Department of Economic Affairs has amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, to support the global expansion of Indian companies through cross-border share swaps, mergers, and acquisitions.

This revised startup definition, which raises the turnover threshold to ₹100 crore and extends the recognition period to 10 years, aims to attract more foreign investment.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Economic Affairs has amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, to support the global expansion of Indian companies through cross-border share swaps, mergers, and acquisitions.

Another key change brings further clarity on the treatment of downstream investments made by Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)-owned entities on a non-repatriation basis, aligning it with the treatment of Non-Resident Indian (NRI)-owned entities.

White-label ATMs (WLAs) are ATMs operated by non-bank entities, allowing customers of any bank to withdraw cash and access other banking services.

This revised startup definition, which raises the turnover threshold to ₹100 crore and extends the recognition period to 10 years, aims to attract more foreign investment.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Indian government is considering a significant expansion of its flagship Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

The proposed changes include doubling the number of beneficiaries and increasing the annual insurance coverage limit from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per family.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian government is considering a significant expansion of its flagship Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

The proposed changes include doubling the number of beneficiaries and increasing the annual insurance coverage limit from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per family.

The current allocation for AB-PMJAY was increased to ₹7,200 crore in the interim Budget 2024. The scheme currently provides health coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year to 12 crore families for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.

The NITI Aayog's 2021 report titled "Health Insurance for India's Missing Middle" highlighted that about 30% of the population lacks health insurance coverage. The government’s expansion plan aims to bridge this gap, especially for the self-employed and informal sector workers.

The expansion of AB-PMJAY aligns with India's broader goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), providing comprehensive hospitalization cover to the bottom 50% of the population while working to include the currently uninsured "missing middle."

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian government has authorized the export of 200,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Malaysia through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL).

Previous Allowances: India has previously permitted non-basmati white rice exports to several countries including Nepal, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Seychelles.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian government has authorized the export of 200,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Malaysia through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL).

This decision comes despite a ban on such exports that has been in place since July 20, 2023, aimed at boosting domestic supply.

Export Authorization: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification allowing this specific export, in line with the government’s policy to address food security needs in certain countries upon request.

Previous Allowances: India has previously permitted non-basmati white rice exports to several countries including Nepal, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Seychelles.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The 165th anniversary of Income Tax Day was marked on August 21by a special event presided over by the Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi.

Release of "My Stamp": Smt. Sitharaman released a special “My Stamp” to commemorate the occasion.

Detailed Explanation:

The 165th anniversary of Income Tax Day was marked on August 21by a special event presided over by the Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi.

Release of "My Stamp": Smt. Sitharaman released a special “My Stamp” to commemorate the occasion.

The Finance Minister expressed gratitude to honest taxpayers and noted the increase in first-time Income Tax Return (ITR) filers, which rose to 58.57 lakh for Assessment Year 2024-25. This growth reflects India’s increasing formalization and voluntary tax compliance.

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

57 casual employees of Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve (NNP&TR) have been reinstated three months after their services were terminated.

Namdapha, named after a river meandering through it, was declared India’s 15th Tiger Reserve in 1983, the very year it was elevated to a national park from a wildlife sanctuary.

Detailed Explanation:

57 casual employees of Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve (NNP&TR) have been reinstated three months after their services were terminated.

Their reinstatement, effective August 13,2024 under Project Tiger, comes with certain conditions.

Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve is located in the Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, surrounded by Myanmar in the Southeast.

Namdapha is the name of a river which originates from Daphabum and meets Noa-Dehing River.

Namdapha, named after a river meandering through it, was declared India’s 15th Tiger Reserve in 1983, the very year it was elevated to a national park from a wildlife sanctuary.

It is the only park in the World to have the four Feline species of big cat namely the Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Clouded Leopard, and numbers of Lesser cats.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

French sports retailer Decathlon announced plans to invest €100 million (approximately ₹933 crore) in India over the next five years. .

Decathlon will boost its manufacturing operations in India, aiming to increase local sourcing for both the domestic market and global operations. Currently, 68% of the goods sold by Decathlon in India are produced locally, with 8% of Decathlon's global products also sourced from India.

Detailed Explanation:

French sports retailer Decathlon announced plans to invest €100 million (approximately ₹933 crore) in India over the next five years. .

The company aims to double its business in the next three to five years, according to Decathlon India CEO Sankar Chatterjee.

Decathlon intends to expand its network to 190 stores across over 90 cities in India within the next five years. This expansion is part of the company’s broader strategy to increase its presence in the Indian market.

Decathlon will boost its manufacturing operations in India, aiming to increase local sourcing for both the domestic market and global operations. Currently, 68% of the goods sold by Decathlon in India are produced locally, with 8% of Decathlon's global products also sourced from India.

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has been honoured as the Best Airport at the prestigious India Travel Awards for the third consecutive year.

Detailed Explanation:

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has been honoured as the Best Airport at the prestigious India Travel Awards for the third consecutive year.

Award Significance: This accolade showcases RGIA’s ability to consistently exceed industry benchmarks while catering to the evolving needs of its users. The recognition is a collaborative effort between the airport management, stakeholders, and the traveling public.

Previous Recognition: Last year, RGIA received the Skytrax ‘Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia 2024’ award in Frankfurt, further cementing its reputation for delivering world-class service and customer-focused initiatives.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu was awarded the National Geoscience Awards (NGA) for 2023 at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi.

A total of 12 awards were presented, including three to teams, recognizing excellence in various aspects of geosciences.

Detailed Explanation:

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu was awarded the National Geoscience Awards (NGA) for 2023 at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi.

The event celebrated the contributions of 21 distinguished geoscientists from across India and highlighted the vital role of geosciences in sustainable development.

Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Coal and Mines

Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines

Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines

Shri Asit Saha, Director General, Geological Survey of India (GSI)

A total of 12 awards were presented, including three to teams, recognizing excellence in various aspects of geosciences.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Rajesh Nambiar has stepped down as Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp’s India chairman and managing director to become president of information technology (IT) industry body National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom).

Nambiar will succeed Debjani Ghosh, who has been the president of NASSCOM since 2018.

Detailed Explanation:

Rajesh Nambiar has stepped down as Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp’s India chairman and managing director to become president of information technology (IT) industry body National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom).

Nambiar will succeed Debjani Ghosh, who has been the president of NASSCOM since 2018.

Ghosh will remain in her role until her term ends in November 2024.

Nambiar has been serving as NASSCOM’s chairman since April 2023.

He joined Cognizant in November 2020 and was removed from the company’s executive council two years later.

Cognizant named Rajesh Varrier as his successor.

Prior to joining Cognizant, Rajesh Varrier was the Executive Vice-President, Head of Global Services, and Infosys Americas.

Varrier’s new responsibilities will include operations, delivery excellence, workforce planning.

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Senior IAS officer Amardeep Singh Bhatia has assumed the charge of Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

He has replaced Rajesh Kumar Singh, who has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty, Department of Defence.

Detailed Explanation:

Senior IAS officer Amardeep Singh Bhatia has assumed the charge of Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

He has replaced Rajesh Kumar Singh, who has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty, Department of Defence.

Bhatia, a 1993 Batch IAS from Nagaland cadre, was serving as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce and was involved in trade policies and free trade agreement negotiations.

In the central government, he has held many important positions in the Ministries of Corporate Affairs and Health and Family Welfare.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

A recent report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) sheds light on the significant challenges facingIndia's agriculture sector due to extreme climate events.

The WEF warns that if climate-induced migration reaches 45 million people by 2050, it could have significant economic repercussions, including reduced tax revenues.

Detailed Explanation:

A recent report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) sheds light on the significant challenges facingIndia's agriculture sector due to extreme climate events.

Between 2015 and 2021, India lost 33.9 million hectares of crops due to excessive rainfall and an additional 35 million hectares due to drought conditions.

Initiatives like the Sandbox for Agricultural and Rural Security, Technology, and Insurance (SARATHI) and the Women’s Climate Shock Insurance and Livelihoods Initiative (WCS) are being introduced to enhance resilience against climate shocks and provide income replacement for vulnerable populations.

The WEF warns that if climate-induced migration reaches 45 million people by 2050, it could have significant economic repercussions, including reduced tax revenues.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The latest edition of "The X Index" India report by Havas CX India highlights a significant shift in consumer preferences and expectations, reflecting the changing landscape of customer experience (CX) in India.

This sixth annual report, based on a survey of 55,000 consumers across nine global markets, including India, evaluates the CX performance of 525 brands across 23 metrics.

Detailed Explanation:

The latest edition of "The X Index" India report by Havas CX India highlights a significant shift in consumer preferences and expectations, reflecting the changing landscape of customer experience (CX) in India.

This sixth annual report, based on a survey of 55,000 consumers across nine global markets, including India, evaluates the CX performance of 525 brands across 23 metrics.

Top Brands Leading in Customer Experience in India:

The report identifies ten brands that have excelled in delivering superior customer experiences in India:

Tata Motors

Apple

Tata Cliq Luxury

Kia

Samsung

ITC

Nexa

Zara

JBL

Tata Cliq Palette

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade and Abolition is celebrated on 23 August every year.

The theme for the 2024 International Day for the Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is "Creating Global Freedom: Countering Racism with Justice in Societies and Among Nations".

Detailed Explanation:

International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade and Abolition is celebrated on 23 August every year.

The theme for the 2024 International Day for the Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is "Creating Global Freedom: Countering Racism with Justice in Societies and Among Nations".

This day is designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade. UNESCO member states organize every year to celebrate the International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Abolition, inviting participation from young people, educators, artists, etc.

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The world's oldest person, Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the United States, passed away at the age of 117.

Historical Ranking : Branyas was the 8th oldest verified person in history at the age of 117.

Detailed Explanation:

The world's oldest person, Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the United States, passed away at the age of 117.

Branyas was officially recognized as the world's oldest person by Guinness World Records in January 2023, following the death of French nun Lucile Randon aged 118.

Historical Ranking : Branyas was the 8th oldest verified person in history at the age of 117.

Jeanne Calment, a Frenchwoman, was the oldest person ever recorded, living to 122 years and 164 days.

Current Oldest Living Person: Japan's Tomiko Itooka, born on May 23, 1908, currently holds the title of the oldest living person, according to the US Gerontology Research Group.

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Germany's legendary goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, announced his retirement from international football after an illustrious 15-year career and 124 caps for the national team.

Although Neuer will continue playing club football with Bayern Munich, his decision marks the end of an era for Germany.

Detailed Explanation:

Germany's legendary goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, announced his retirement from international football after an illustrious 15-year career and 124 caps for the national team.

Although Neuer will continue playing club football with Bayern Munich, his decision marks the end of an era for Germany.

Neuer made his debut for Germany in 2009 and quickly established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He was instrumental in Germany's World Cup victory in 2014 and is widely recognized for revolutionizing the role of the modern goalkeeper with his "sweeper-keeper" style.

Neuer's last game for Germany was the 2-1 extra-time loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, a tournament hosted by Germany.