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1) The government has set an agriculture credit disbursement goal of ₹27.5 lakh crore for fiscal year 2024-25. This aim reflects what percentage increase above actual loans issued in FY24?

(a) 10%

(b) 11%

(c) 12%

(d) 13%

(e) 15%

2) Which bank proposed investing ₹24.33 crore in Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd’s preferential share issue?

(a) Canara bank

(b) State bank of India

(c) Punjab National bank

(d) ICICI bank

(e) HDFC bank

3) ICRA predicts that bank borrowings via bonds would reach Rs 1.2-1.3 trillion in FY25 due to tight liquidity and rising credit demand. Infrastructure bonds have been issued for 10 to 15 years, which exceeds the minimum regulatory requirement of how many years?

(a) 5years

(b) 3years

(c) 9years

(d) 7years

(e) 6years

4) According to S&P, it maintains India's FY25 growth prediction at 6.8% and expects a rate drop in October 2024. What percentage of growth has the agency anticipated for fiscal year 2025-26?

(a) 7.0%

(b) 6.6%

(c) 6.7%

(d) 6.8%

(e) 6.9%

5) Which bank announced "Project Parivartan," a major transformation program for the firm's existing digital banking facilities?

(a) UCO bank

(b) Indian bank

(c) Federal bank

(d) Axis bank

(e) HDFC bank

6) As per the report, the Piramal Finance collaborates with Digital India's Common Service Centers (CSC) to improve credit access for low-income customers in Bharat. When was the CSC founded?

(a) 2007

(b) 2008

(c) 2006

(d) 2005

(e) 2009

7) The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued a mutual evaluation report on India, praising the country's strong progress in combating illicit funding. India achieved a high degree of technical compliance, complying or substantially complying with 37 of how many FATF recommendations?

(a) 45

(b) 40

(c) 42

(d) 48

(e) 50

8) Recently, the OLX has established a complete used-vehicle finance option in partnership with which bank?

(a) IDBI bank

(b) IDFC First bank

(c) HDFC bank

(d) ICICI bank

(e) Axis bank

9) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted limitations on IIFL Finance's gold loan activities.When were the limits imposed?

(a) March 4, 2024

(b) April 4, 2024

(c) May 4, 2024

(d) January 4, 2024

(e) June 4, 2024

10) Which edition of the ASOSAI Assembly would be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi?

(a) 14th

(b) 15th

(c) 16th

(d) 17th

(e) 18th

11) The Union Home Ministry has revoked the FCRA license of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) for alleged infringement of norms.ICA was founded during which year?

(a) 1892

(b) 1893

(c) 1894

(d) 1895

(e) 1896

12) As per the report, India has joined the Minerals Security Finance Network, created by the US. The network is a component of the Minerals Security Partnership, which was founded in which year by 13 nations and the European Commission?

(a) Kazakhstan

(b) Iran

(c) Pakistan

(d) Kyrgystan

(e) Turkmenistan

13) According to Kailash Gahlot, the transport minister, Delhi's electric vehicle (EV) program would be extended till March 2025. In what percentage of EV sales were there up until August 2024?

(a) 10.71%

(b) 10.70%

(c) 10.73%

(d) 10.72%

(e) 10.75%

14) To streamline the investment process, SEBI has introduced the UPI Rules for Public Debt Securities Issues. How many days was the minimum subscription time for debt securities issued by SEBI reduced to two working days?

(a) 5days

(b) 7days

(c) 4days

(d) 3days

(e) 10days

15) Recently, Sri Lanka's _________ Prime Minister, Harini Amarasuriya, a 54-year-old legislator and university professor, took the oath of office.

(a) 14

(b) 15

(c) 16

(d) 17

(e) 18

16) Which financial institution has K.V.S. Manian assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD)?

(a) KVB bank

(b) Federal bank

(c) DBS bank

(d) Karnataka bank

(e) IDBI bank

17) How many number of million dollars pledged during the COP28 climate meeting in Dubai will the fund be able to use now that it has been chosen to remain in the Philippines?

(a) $800 million

(b) $700 million

(c) $600 million

(d) $500 million

(e) $900 million

18) Recently, Amit Garg was appointed Chief of the National Police Academy, while Alok Ranjan was chosen Director of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Which ministry is NCRB under?

(a) Finance

(b) Home Affairs

(c) Civil Aviation

(d) MSME

(e) Defence

19) Every year on September 26, we mark World Environmental Health Day. Which year did the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) launch World Environmental Health Day?

(a) 2011

(b) 2010

(c) 2009

(d) 2012

(e) 2013

20) On what day of the year is World Contraception Day commemorated annually?

(a) September 22

(b) September 27

(c) September 24

(d) September 25

(e) September 26

21) India celebrates Antyodaya Diwas on September 25th of each year. Which government renamed the railway station "Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction" in 2018?

(a) Madhya Pradesh

(b) Uttar Pradesh

(c) Odisha

(d) Karnataka

(e) Gujarat

22) Which state's budding swimmer Pratyasa Ray has been chosen to compete in the esteemed 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar 2024 because of her exceptional swimming accomplishments?

(a)  Madhya Pradesh

(b) Uttar Pradesh

(c) Odisha

(d) Karnataka

(e) Gujarat

23) In the 2023 Landslide Atlas of India by ISRO's National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Wayanad is ranked __________- in Kerala and 13th nationwide out of 147 districts spanning 17 states and two union territories.

(a) 4th

(b) 5th

(c) 6th

(d) 7th

(e) 8th

24) At the 2024 Hangzhou Open, Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth won the men's doubles championship. With this triumph, Jeevan has now won two ATP titles. His victory first came with Rohan Bopanna at the Chennai Open in which year?

(a) 2015

(b) 2016

(c) 2017

(d) 2018

(e) 2019

25) How many member countries are there in Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?

(a) 35

(b) 37

(c) 40

(d) 45

(e) 48

Answers :

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The government has set an agriculture credit disbursement target of ₹27.5 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2024-25.

This target represents an 11% increase compared to actual loans disbursed in FY24.

Detailed Explanation:

The government has set an agriculture credit disbursement target of ₹27.5 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2024-25.

This target represents an 11% increase compared to actual loans disbursed in FY24.

Loan Distribution Plans

₹16 lakh crore is earmarked for short-term crop loans.

₹11.5 lakh crore is allocated for term loans for the fiscal year 2024-25.

Contribution by Banks:Commercial banks will provide ₹20.62 lakh crore (75%) of the total agricultural credit, while the remainder will come from cooperative and regional rural banks.

Sector-Specific Allocations : Livestock Sector Loans:Out of the total agri-credit flow, ₹4.2 lakh crore is designated for short-term loans to the livestock sector (dairy, fisheries, poultry).

The highest credit disbursal was to Tamil Nadu (₹4.39 trillion, 17.6% of total disbursal), followed by Andhra Pradesh (₹2.96 trillion, 12%).

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

After taking a substantial haircut in a debt restructuring proposal of Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd (SIIL), the State Bank of India (SBI) has proposed to invest in the preferential share issue of the defaulting company.

State Bank of India (SBI) proposed to invest ₹24.33 crore in the preferential share issue of Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd (SIIL).

Detailed Explanation:

After taking a substantial haircut in a debt restructuring proposal of Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd (SIIL), the State Bank of India (SBI) has proposed to invest in the preferential share issue of the defaulting company.

State Bank of India (SBI) proposed to invest ₹24.33 crore in the preferential share issue of Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd (SIIL).

Debt Restructuring and Haircut:The debt restructuring proposal resulted in a 79% haircut for the creditors, reducing outstanding debt from ₹2,200 crore to ₹464 crore.

SBI had an outstanding debt of ₹1,023 crore in SIIL prior to restructuring.

Key Financial Creditors:Other banks involved in the debt exposure include:

Union Bank: ₹238 crore

PNB (Punjab National Bank): ₹296 crore

Bank of India: ₹148 crore

Central Bank of India: ₹115 crore

Canara Bank: ₹197 crore

ICICI Bank: ₹122 crore

SREI: ₹130 crore

NCLT Involvement:The debt restructuring plan is under final approval by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

According to rating agency ICRA, Banks' borrowings through bonds are expected to reach Rs 1.2-1.3 trillion in this financial year (FY25) amid tight liquidity conditions and credit outpacing deposit growth.

Infrastructure bonds have been issued with tenures of 10 to 15 years, exceeding the minimum regulatory requirement of 7 years.

Detailed Explanation:

According to rating agency ICRA, Banks' borrowings through bonds are expected to reach Rs 1.2-1.3 trillion in this financial year (FY25) amid tight liquidity conditions and credit outpacing deposit growth.

Historical Context:Bond issuances in FY25 may exceed the previous peak of Rs 1.1 trillion recorded in FY23.

In FY24, banks issued bonds worth Rs 1 trillion.

Public Sector Banks' Dominance:Public sector banks are projected to account for 82-85% of total bank bond issuances in FY25

Infrastructure bonds have been issued with tenures of 10 to 15 years, exceeding the minimum regulatory requirement of 7 years.

4) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The global credit ratings agency S&P Global, in its report, titled ‘Economic Outlook Asia-Pacific Q4 2024 retained India's growth forecast at 6.8% for the current financial year 2024-2025 and expressed optimism that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would start cutting interest rates in its October, 2024 monetary policy review.

The agency has projected growth at 6.9% for fiscal year 2025-26 and 7%for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28.

Detailed Explanation:

The global credit ratings agency S&P Global, in its report, titled ‘Economic Outlook Asia-Pacific Q4 2024 retained India's growth forecast at 6.8% for the current financial year 2024-2025 and expressed optimism that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would start cutting interest rates in its October, 2024 monetary policy review.

The agency has projected growth at 6.9% for fiscal year 2025-26 and 7%for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28.

RBI's Role in Interest Rate Cuts:The RBI has expressed concerns over food inflation, which remains a key hurdle for any immediate interest rate reduction.

The RBI is tasked with maintaining headline inflation at 4%, with a tolerance range of +/- 2%, making inflation control a priority.

Inflation Forecast:S&P Global has forecasted inflation to average 4.5% for FY25, which is above the RBI's target of 4%, highlighting the challenge for the central bank in achieving its inflation target.

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Ashwani Kumar, Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO),UCO Bank launched “Project Parivartan”, a major transformation initiative in the existing digital banking facilities offered by the Bank.

Detailed Explanation:

Ashwani Kumar, Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO),UCO Bank launched “Project Parivartan”, a major transformation initiative in the existing digital banking facilities offered by the Bank.

Key points of Project Parivartan include close collaboration with Fintechs and technology providers, customer engagement through personalization, analytics-driven campaigns, and the enhancement of digital journeys for both asset as well as liability products.

The project underscores the Bank’s commitment to embracing the future of Banking through cutting-edge digital solutions.

With the launch of Project Parivartan, Bank introduced several new end to end digital lending products.

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

About Common Service Centers  :

Founded : 16 July 2009

Headquarters : Delhi, India

MD & CEO : Sanjay Rakesh

CSCs are a key component of the Digital India initiative launched by the Government of India.

Detailed Explanation:

Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Ltd (Piramal Finance), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Ltd, has partnered with Digital India's Common Service Centers (CSCs) to meet the lending needs of Bharat by improving access to formal credit for underserved individuals and MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises).

About Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Limited :

Founded : 11 April 1984

Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Managing Director : Jairam Sridharan

About Common Service Centers  :

Founded : 16 July 2009

Headquarters : Delhi, India

MD & CEO : Sanjay Rakesh

CSCs are a key component of the Digital India initiative launched by the Government of India.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its mutual evaluation report on India, highlighting the country’s significant progress in tackling illicit finance.

Compliance with FATF Recommendations : India achieved a high level of technical compliance, being compliant or largely compliant with 37 out of 40 FATF recommendations.

Detailed Explanation:

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its mutual evaluation report on India, highlighting the country’s significant progress in tackling illicit finance.

India has been placed in the “regular follow-up” category by FATF, a distinction awarded to countries that demonstrate significant compliance with FATF standards.

Compliance with FATF Recommendations : India achieved a high level of technical compliance, being compliant or largely compliant with 37 out of 40 FATF recommendations.

Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) Initiative:FATF praised India's Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) initiative, which has significantly improved financial inclusion and reduced dependency on cash transactions.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

OLX has launched a comprehensive used-vehicle financing solution in collaboration with IDFC FIRST Bank.

Detailed Explanation:

OLX has launched a comprehensive used-vehicle financing solution in collaboration with IDFC FIRST Bank.

This new service simplifies the purchasing process for pre-owned cars and bikes by offering quick and easy financing directly through the OLX platform, eliminating the need for multiple site visits.

The collaboration aims to provide OLX customers with accessible vehicle financing directly on the platform.

9) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has removed restrictions on IIFL Finance's gold loan operations.

Timeline of Restrictions: The restrictions were imposed on March 4, 2024, prohibiting IIFL Finance from sanctioning, disbursing, or selling any gold loans during this period.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has removed restrictions on IIFL Finance's gold loan operations.

Timeline of Restrictions: The restrictions were imposed on March 4, 2024, prohibiting IIFL Finance from sanctioning, disbursing, or selling any gold loans during this period.

Impact on Operations: The lifting of these restrictions is anticipated to enhance IIFL Finance's operations in the gold loan sector.

Importance of Gold Loans: Gold loans represent a significant segment of IIFL Finance's financial services portfolio, and resuming these operations is crucial for its growth.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the 16th Assembly of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) in New Delhi.

The assembly will focus on the evolving role of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) in promoting transparency and accountability.

Detailed Explanation:

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the 16th Assembly of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) in New Delhi.

The assembly will focus on the evolving role of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) in promoting transparency and accountability.

Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, will assume the ASOSAI chair for the term 2024-2027.

The assembly, hosted by the CAG of India, will be held from September 24-27, 2024, with over 200 delegates from 42 countries and international organizations participating.

A one-day symposium will address the theme: “Digital Public Infrastructure and Gender Divide – Issues of Inclusion and Accessibility”, exploring how technology can reduce gender disparities in accessing public services.

11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Union Home Ministry has cancelled the FCRA licence of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) due to alleged violations of rules.

ICA, established in 1895, represents over 1 billion members worldwide in the cooperative sector.

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Home Ministry has cancelled the FCRA licence of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) due to alleged violations of rules.

ICA, established in 1895, represents over 1 billion members worldwide in the cooperative sector.

10 foreign donors from Australia, America, and Europe working in fields like climate change, environment, and child rights have been placed on the MHA's watchlist.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) instructed banks to seek MHA permission before clearing funds from these donors.

 Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010

Regulates foreign funding for individuals and entities in India.

NGOs must register every five years and can receive funds for social, educational, religious, economic, and cultural purposes.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India has joined the Minerals Security Finance Network initiated by the United States.

India is actively seeking to secure critical minerals from countries like Argentina, Chile, Australia, and several African nations.

Kazakhstan in Central Asia is also being explored as a potential source for these minerals.

Detailed Explanation:

India has joined the Minerals Security Finance Network initiated by the United States.

The network promotes cooperation, information exchange, and co-financing among participating institutions from the Indo-Pacific and Europe.

It aims to advance secure, diverse, and sustainable supply chains for critical minerals essential to global industries.

The network is a part of the Minerals Security Partnership, which was established in 2022 with 13 countries and the European Commission.

This initiative comes as a response to China's dominance over global critical minerals supply.

Jose Fernandez, US Undersecretary of State, emphasized the need for more production capacity and resilient supply chains to support the global energy transition.

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Delhi’s Electric Vehicle (EV) policy is set to be extended until March 2025 as directed by Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot.

A new version, EV Policy 2.0, is currently being drafted and is expected to be finalized within 2-3 months.

10.71% of EV sales were recorded until August 2024

Detailed Explanation:

Delhi’s Electric Vehicle (EV) policy is set to be extended until March 2025 as directed by Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot.

A new version, EV Policy 2.0, is currently being drafted and is expected to be finalized within 2-3 months.

Launched in August 2020, the EV policy aims to curb vehicular pollution and increase the share of electric vehicles (EVs) to 25% by 2024.

The policy has seen 9% of total vehicle registrations in Delhi being EVs since 2020, with over 2.2 lakh e-vehicles sold between 2020 and 2024.

10.71% of EV sales were recorded until August 2024

14) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Effective from November 1, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will mandate the use of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for individual investors applying for amounts up to ₹5 lakh through intermediaries.

The new rule simplifies the application process for public issues of debt securities, aligning it with the process for public issues of equity shares and convertibles.

SEBI has shortened the minimum subscription period for public issues of debt securities from three to two working days.

Detailed Explanation:

Effective from November 1, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will mandate the use of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for individual investors applying for amounts up to ₹5 lakh through intermediaries.

The new rule simplifies the application process for public issues of debt securities, aligning it with the process for public issues of equity shares and convertibles.

SEBI has shortened the minimum subscription period for public issues of debt securities from three to two working days.

For price band or yield revisions, the bidding period can be extended by only one working day, as opposed to the earlier three-day extension.

For issuers with already listed securities, the time allowed for public comments on draft offer documents has been reduced to one day.

For other issuers, the comment period has been shortened to five days

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Harini Amarasuriya, a 54-year-old lawmaker and university professor, has been sworn in as Sri Lanka's 16th Prime Minister.

Harini is the first woman prime minister of Sri Lanka since the late Sirimavo Bandaranaike took up office in 1994 and the third female prime minister in Sri Lanka’s history.

She replaces Dinesh Gunawardena, who resigned following the recent presidential election.

Detailed Explanation:

Harini Amarasuriya, a 54-year-old lawmaker and university professor, has been sworn in as Sri Lanka's 16th Prime Minister.

Harini is the first woman prime minister of Sri Lanka since the late Sirimavo Bandaranaike took up office in 1994 and the third female prime minister in Sri Lanka’s history.

She replaces Dinesh Gunawardena, who resigned following the recent presidential election.

The newly formed cabinet is a caretaker government pending the dissolution of parliament to facilitate a snap parliamentary election, expected to occur in late November.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka's 9th president following his victory in the presidential election.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

K.V.S. Manian has taken over as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Federal Bank.

He replaces Shyam Srinivasan, who retired after leading the bank since September 2010.

Detailed Explanation:

K.V.S. Manian has taken over as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Federal Bank.

He replaces Shyam Srinivasan, who retired after leading the bank since September 2010.

K.V.S. Manian has over 25 years of experience in the banking sector.

Prior to joining Federal Bank, he worked at Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited.

Manian played a significant role in the transformation of Kotak Mahindra Bank from a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) to a prominent private sector bank.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, a Senegalese finance specialist, has been appointed as the first director of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, as announced by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Fund Location: The Philippines has been selected as the home for the fund, allowing it to begin utilizing the $800 million pledged during the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.

Detailed Explanation:

Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, a Senegalese finance specialist, has been appointed as the first director of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, as announced by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

This appointment is a significant milestone in the operationalization of the new fund, which is administered by the World Bank.

The fund was created in 2022 to assist countries affected by climate-driven disasters.

His selection comes after years of negotiations at United Nations climate talks, where developing countries sought financial support for catastrophic losses due to climate change.

Fund Location: The Philippines has been selected as the home for the fund, allowing it to begin utilizing the $800 million pledged during the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.

Future Funding: Diong's appointment enables the fund to convert pledges into tangible funding ready for disbursement, as COP29 will encourage countries to contribute additional financial resources.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Alok Ranjan, a 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for a tenure up to his superannuation on June 30, 2026.

About NCRB :

Formed : 11 March 1986

Headquarters : Delhi, India

Parent Department : Ministry of Home Affairs

NCRB is an Indian government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing crime data as defined by the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL).

Detailed Explanation:

Alok Ranjan, a 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for a tenure up to his superannuation on June 30, 2026.

Ranjan succeeds his service and batchmate Vivek Gogia, who has been repatriated to AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory) cadre.

Garg, a 1993-batch IPS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) for a term up to his retirement on October 31, 2027.

About NCRB :

Formed : 11 March 1986

Headquarters : Delhi, India

Parent Department : Ministry of Home Affairs

NCRB is an Indian government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing crime data as defined by the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL).

19) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

World Environmental Health Day is observed on the 26th of September of every year.

World Environmental Health Day was established by the International Federation of Environmental Health(IFEH) on 26th September 2011.

Detailed Explanation:

World Environmental Health Day is observed on the 26th of September of every year.

This day is observed in order to spread awareness about environmental health worldwide.

World Environmental Health Day was established by the International Federation of Environmental Health(IFEH) on 26th September 2011.

This day was established by IFEH in order to increase awareness of different issues surrounding environmental health.

The IFEH has been working for more than 32 years to improve the health issues which threaten human well-being.

20) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The World Contraception Day is observed on 26th September of every year.

This year, 2024, the theme of World Contraception Day is "A choice for all. Freedom to plan, power to choose."

Detailed Explanation:

The World Contraception Day is observed on 26th September of every year.

This day is observed to spread awareness about the available contraceptive methods.

This year, 2024, the theme of World Contraception Day is "A choice for all. Freedom to plan, power to choose."

The ten international family planning organizations observed World Contraception Day on 26 September 2007 to raise awareness about contraception.

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on 25th September in India.

The theme of 2024 is “Empowering the Last Person.”

Later the Railway station was renamed as “Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction” by the UP government in 2018.

Detailed Explanation:

The Antyodaya Diwas is observed every year on 25th September in India.

The theme of 2024 is “Empowering the Last Person.”

This day is celebrated on September 25 to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was born on 25th September 1916 in Mathura.

In 2014, Indian Prime Minister Modi assigned this day as a national holiday in order to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.

He died in the year of 1968 near Mughalsarai Junction railway station.

Later the Railway station was renamed as “Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction” by the UP government in 2018.

22) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Pratyasa Ray, an emerging swimming talent from Odisha, has been selected for the prestigious 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar 2024 for her outstanding achievements in swimming.

Detailed Explanation:

Pratyasa Ray, an emerging swimming talent from Odisha, has been selected for the prestigious 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar 2024 for her outstanding achievements in swimming.

Hometown: Born in Bargarh district, Odisha.

Track Record: Known for her impressive performances in state and national swimming championships.

2024: Joint-Best Swimmer in Women’s Open category, winning 6 Gold medals at the 64th Odisha State Swimming Championship.

Pratyasa Ray will receive a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh (up from the previous Rs 5 lakh) along with a citation during the award ceremony.

23) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

In the 2023 Landslide Atlas of India prepared by ISRO's National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Wayanad ranks fifth in Kerala and 13th nationally out of 147 districts across 17 states and two Union Territories.

Wayanad’s landslide risk was highlighted after the July 30, 2024 disaster, underscoring the district's vulnerability to such events.

Detailed Explanation:

In the 2023 Landslide Atlas of India prepared by ISRO's National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Wayanad ranks fifth in Kerala and 13th nationally out of 147 districts across 17 states and two Union Territories.

Wayanad’s landslide risk was highlighted after the July 30, 2024 disaster, underscoring the district's vulnerability to such events.

Other districts in Kerala identified as highly susceptible to landslides include:

Thrissur (3rd nationally)

Palakkad (5th nationally)

Malappuram (7th nationally)

Kozhikode (10th nationally)

The Landslide Atlas of India, published by the NRSC in February 2023, provides detailed mapping of landslide occurrences based on geospatial data and satellite imagery. It maps around 80,000 landslides from 1998 to 2022, categorized as seasonal, event-based, or route-wise inventories.

24) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth clinched the men’s doubles title at the 2024 Hangzhou Open.

This victory marks Jeevan's second ATP title, his first being at the 2017 Chennai Open with Rohan Bopanna.

Detailed Explanation:

Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth clinched the men’s doubles title at the 2024 Hangzhou Open.

They triumphed over Germany’s Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens with a final score of 4-6, 7(7)-6(5), 10-7.

This victory marks Jeevan's second ATP title, his first being at the 2017 Chennai Open with Rohan Bopanna.

Vijay celebrated his first ATP title.

25) Answer: C

About FATF :

Established : 1989

Headquarters : Paris

President : Elisa de Anda Modrazo

Membership : 40