21. What is the primary objective of Mission Amrit Sarovar?
[A] To promote drip irrigation
[B] To address the water crisis in rural areas
[C] To increase tourism in river cities
[D] None of the Above
Answer: B
22. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is a health coverage scheme for which age group?
[A] Only those under 60 years of age
[B] All individuals aged 70 and above
[C] Only those under 65 years of age
[D] Families with an annual income below a certain threshold
Answer: B
23. Which ministry recently released the Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTG)?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Animal Husbandry
[C] Ministry of Food Processing
[D] Ministry of Health
Answer: B
24. What atmospheric phenomenon was recently observed above Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier by NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite?
[A] Fog bank
[B] Sea smoke
[C] Aurora borealis
[D] Dust storm
Answer: B
25. Which ministry instituted the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak to boost the morale of all police personnel?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of Urban Development
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: D
26. Which zoological park has become India’s first zoo to earn certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)?
[A] Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Pune
[B] Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park, Himachal Pradesh
[C] Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad
[D] National Zoological Park, New Delhi
Answer: B
27. Typhoon Kong-rey has hit which country recently?
[A] Taiwan
[B] Hong Kong
[C] Vietnam
[D] Japan
Answer: A
28. When is the “International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists” observed every year by the UN?
[A] November 1
[B] November 2
[C] November 5
[D] November 6
Answer: B
29. What is the theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2024?
[A] Self Reliance with Integrity
[B] Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity
[C] Say no to corruption; commit to the Nation
[D] Corruption Free India for a developed National
Answer: B
30. Which spiritual leader was recently honored with Fiji’s highest civilian award “Honorary Officer of the Order of Fiji”?
[A] Swami Mukundananda
[B] Mata Amritanandamayi
[C] Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
[D] Baba Ramdev
Answer: C