96. Which party won Maldives general elections April 2024?
(1) People’s National Congress
(2) Maldives National Congress
(3) Awami League
(4) Democratic Party
Answer: (1) People’s National Congress (PNC)
Explanation: PNC led by Muizzu won supermajority.
97. According to Indus Water Treaty 1960, India uses water of ____ rivers:
(1) Sutlej, Indus, Ravi
(2) Ravi, Jhelum, Indus
(3) Sutlej, Beas, Ravi
(4) Ravi, Chenab, Indus
Answer: (3) Sutlej, Beas, Ravi
Explanation: India has full rights over Eastern Rivers: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi.
98. Meaning of ‘guillotine’ in Indian Budget Process?
a. Raising taxes
b. Remaining demands put to vote without discussion
c. RBI support
d. Rejection of budget
Which is/are correct?
(1) Only b
(2) Only c and d
(3) Only a, b and c
(4) Only a
Answer: (1) Only b
Explanation: Guillotine means closing discussion and voting en masse on remaining demands for grants.
99. Books by Maruti Chitampalli:
A. Ratva B. Pakhar Maya C. Chakwa Chandan D. Phulvanti E. Janglacha Paus
(1) Only A, B, C
(2) Only B, D, E
(3) Only A, D, B
(4) All
Answer: (4) All of the above
All are famous works by the renowned Marathi ornithologist and writer.
100. President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated Kaushal Bhawan on 24 Jan 2024 at:
(1) New Delhi
(2) Hyderabad
(3) Bengaluru
(4) Lucknow
Answer: (1) New Delhi
Explanation: Kaushal Bhawan, new building of Ministry of Skill Development, inaugurated in New Delhi.
Q. 33
The Bengal Florican is neither a reptile nor an amphibian.
The leatherback sea turtle’s IUCN status is vulnerable.
The gharial and four-toed river terrapin are both critically endangered.
So no option is correct.
Yes.