BNM 15/07/24

1. Who was sworn in for a second five-year term as Lithuanian President?

• A) GitanasNausėda

• B) Indira Gandhi

• C) Narendra Modi

• D) Amit Shah

   

Answer explanation

Explanation: Lithuanian President GitanasNausėda was sworn in for a second five-year term, taking his oath at the Lithuanian Parliament, the Seimas.

  Which institution is hosting the 'DD-Robocon' India 2024 competition along with PrasarBharati?

• A) IIT Delhi

   

• B) IIT Mumbai

• C) IIT Chennai

• D) IIT Kolkata

   

Answer explanation

Explanation: IIT Delhi and PrasarBharati are hosting the two-day 'DD-Robocon' India 2024 at Thyagaraj Stadium in Delhi.

3. What will be observed on June 25 every year?

• A) SamvidhaanDiwas

• B) SamvidhaanHatyaDiwas

• C) Democracy Day

• D) Freedom Day

   

Answer explanation

Explanation: The government will observe June 25 as 'SamvidhaanHatyaDiwas' to commemorate the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975.

4. Which organization released the SDG India Index 2023-24?

• A) NITI Aayog

• B) World Health Organization

• C) United Nations

• D) Asian Development Bank

   

   

Answer explanation

Explanation: NITI Aayog released the SDG India Index 2023-24, showing India's progress on Sustainable Development Goals

 

5. What was the composite score in the SDG India Index 2023-24?

• A) 57

• B) 71

• C) 63

• D) 68

   

Answer explanation

Explanation: The composite score improved from 57 in 2018 to 71 in 2023-24, showing significant progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

6. Who won the bronze medal in women's trap at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Italy?

• A) SabeeraHaris

• B) Carey Garrison

• C) Sofia Gori

• D) BhavyaTripathi

Answer explanation

Explanation: SabeeraHaris won the bronze medal in women's trap, hitting 29 out of 40 targets.

7. What is the name of the fund launched by the government to support agricultural start-ups and agripreneurs?

• A) Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises (AgriSURE)

• B) Agricultural Innovation Fund (AIF)

• C) Start-Up India Agriculture Fund (SIAP)

• D) Rural Entrepreneurship Fund (REF)

   

Answer explanation

Explanation: The government launched the 'Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises' (AgriSURE) with aRs 750 crore Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) to support agricultural start-ups and agripreneurs.

8. Which bank has introduced the 'Safety Ring' security feature for internet and mobile banking?

• A) Punjab National Bank (PNB)

• B) State Bank of India (SBI)

• C) ICICI Bank

• D) HDFC Bank

   

Answer explanation

Explanation: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has introduced 'Safety Ring,' an optional security feature for internet and mobile banking, allowing customers to set daily transaction limits.

 

9. How many new projects were awarded to industries under the Technology Development Fund scheme by DRDO?

• A) 5

• B) 7

• C) 9

• D) 11

   

Answer explanation

Explanation: DRDO has awarded seven new projects to industries under the Technology Development Fund scheme to boost Aatmanirbharta in defence and aerospace sectors

 

10. Where is the Indian Air Force (IAF) participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2024?

• A) RAAF Base in Darwin, Australia

• B) IAF Base in New Delhi, India

• C) NATO Base in Brussels, Belgium

• D) US Air Force Base in California, USA

   

Answer explanation

Explanation: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has sent a significant contingent to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024 at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base in Darwin, Australia.