DAILY GK QUIZ 11-15 MAR

 DAILY GK QUIZ 11-15 MAR

[Q] Which state government has launched India’s first government-owned OTT (over-the-top) platform, ‘CSpace‘?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Kerala
(d) Gujarat
[ANS] c

 

[Q] Which country’s Coast Guard, along with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has concluded the ‘Sea Defenders-2024’, the comprehensive maritime security exercise at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Island?
(a) United States
(b) Australia
(c) Japan
(d) Indonesia
[ANS] a

 

[Q] Which country has recently joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as the alliance’s 32nd member?
(a) Kosovo
(b) Georgia
(c)  Belarus
(d) Sweden
[ANS] d

 

[Q] In March 2024, Gustavo Lino AdrianzenOlaya was sworn in as Prime Minister (PM) of __________ (country).
(a) Venezuela
(b) Chile
(c) Ecuador
(d) Republic of Peru

[ANS] d

 

[Q] In March 2024, India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) committing an investment of USD ______________ over 15 years.
(a) 300 billion
(b) 500 billion
(c) 200 billion
(d) 100 billion

[ANS] d

 

[Q] How many units of the Indian Air Force (IAF) have received the President’s Standards and Colours, presented by DroupadiMurmu, President of India?
(a) 6 Units
(b) 4 Units
(c) 2 Units
(d) 5 Units
[ANS] b

 

[Q] What is the total fund allocation for development projects under the DilliGramodayaAbhiyan?

(a) Rs 383 crore

(b) Rs 900 crore

(c) Rs 960 crore

(d) Rs 20 crore

[ANS] c

 

[Q] What is the primary objective of the DilliGramodayaAbhiyan?

(a) Enhancing industrial infrastructure

(b) Promoting tourism in rural areas

(c) Uplifting living standards in urban areas

(d) Addressing gaps in rural infrastructure and civic amenities

[ANS] d

 

[Q] What historical milestone did Asif Ali Zardari achieve with his inauguration as Pakistan’s 14th President?

(a) First President from a minority ethnic group

(b) Youngest President in Pakistan’s history

(c) First civilian to hold the presidency twice

(d) Longest-serving President in Pakistan’s history

[ANS] c

 

[Q] Who administered the oath to Asif Ali Zardari during his inauguration as Pakistan’s 14th President?

(a) Prime Minister Shebhaz Sharif

(b) Chief Justice QaziFaez Isa

(c) Speaker of the National Assembly

(d) Army Chief General Qamar JavedBajwa

[ANS] b

 

[Q] What prestigious award has Delhi Airport won for the sixth consecutive year in 2023, solidifying its position as a leader in the Asia-Pacific region?

(a) Best Airport in the World

(b) Best Airport in Asia-Pacific by Skytrax

(c) ACI-ASQ’s Best Airport in Asia-Pacific

(d) Airport Excellence Award

[ANS] c

 

[Q] How many sectors are covered under the PLI Scheme?

(a) 14

(b) 12

(c) 15

(d) 11

[ANS] a

 

[Q] Which naval base served as the operational center for the all-women maritime surveillance mission?

(a) INS Vikramaditya

(b) INS Viraat

(c) INS Utkrosh

(d) INS Arihant

[ANS] c

 

[Q] Which aircraft replaced the Islander aircraft in the INAS 318 squadron?

(a) Sukhoi Su-30MKI

(b) HAL Tejas

(c) Dornier

(d) MiG-29K

[ANS] c

 

[Q] What percentage of global malaria cases and deaths were accounted for by Africa in 2022?

(a) 80%

(b) 85%

(c) 90%

(d) 94%

[ANS] d

 

[Q] Which state/UT conducted All-Women Maritime Surveillance Mission?

(a) Andaman &Nicobar
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Lakshadweep
(d) Karnataka

[ANS] a

 

[Q] Where was the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme inaugurated?

(a) Bhopal
(b) New Delhi
(c) Chandigarh
(d) Lucknow

[ANS] c

 

[Q] Mission Divyastra, recently seen in the news, is related to which one of the following missile system?

(a) Trishul
(b) Agni-5
(c) Prithvi
(d) Akash

[ANS] b

 

[Q] Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance (RPTUAS) Scheme, recently seen in the news, introduced by which ministry?

(a) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
(b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(c) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(d) Ministry of Rural Development

[ANS] a

 

[Q] What are “Carmoisine, Tartrazine, and Rhodamine”, sometimes seen in the news?

(a) Infectious diseases
(b) Industrial pollutants
(c) Food coloring agents
(d) Medicinal plants

[ANS] c

 

[Q] In March 2024, Panama became the __________ member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
(a) 80th
(b) 97th
(c) 86th
(d) 90th
[ANS] b

 

[Q] According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Annual Report of Ombudsman Scheme, 2022-23 released in March 2024, the number of complaints received by the Offices of the RBI Ombudsman (ORBIOs) and Centralised Receipt and Processing Centre (CRPC) increased by _________ in FY23.
(a) 70.20%
(b) 60.01%
(c) 68.24%
(d) 63.10%
[ANS] c

 

[Q] Which bank has recently launched ‘Green Term Deposit Scheme’ to raise deposits to finance eligible environment-friendly projects and sectors?
(a) Canara Bank
(b) Federal Bank
(c) State Bank of India
(d) Bank of Baroda

[ANS] d

 

[Q] Which of the following Indian badminton players have won the men’s doubles title at the finals of the YONEX French Open 2024 held in Paris, France?
(a) Lakshya Sen and Srikanth Kidambi
(b) SatwiksairajRankireddy and Chirag Shetty
(c) Chirag Shetty and Lakshya Sen
(d) SatwiksairajRankireddy and Srikanth Kidambi
[ANS] b

 

[Q] In March 2024, Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister (CM) of ________________ (state).
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Haryana
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Jharkhand
[ANS] b

 

[Q] What does “PM-SURAJ” stand for?

(a) Prime Minister’s Scheme for Urban Renewal and Justice

(b) Pradhan MantriSamajikUtthanevamRozgarAdharitJankalyan

(c) Prime Minister’s Social Upliftment and Rural Advancement Jankalyan

(d) Pradhan Mantri Social Unity and Resilience for Adversity Jankalyan

[ANS] b

 

[Q] What does “NAMASTE” program focus on?

(a) Rural electrification

(b) Women empowerment

(c) Healthcare access

(d) Mechanized sanitation

[ANS] d

 

[Q] Which company will develop the Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Morigaon, Assam?

(a) Tata Electronics

(b) Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC)

(c) CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited

(d) Bharat Electronics Limited

[ANS] a

 

[Q] Under which theme was Yoga Mahotsav-2024 celebrated?

(a) Yoga for Men’s Health

(b) Yoga for Children’s Well-being

(c) Yoga for Women Empowerment

(d) Yoga for Elderly Care

[ANS] c

 

[Q] Which category of electric vehicles is included in the target support of EMPS 2024?

(a) Four-wheelers (e-4W)

(b) Electric bicycles (e-bikes)

(c) Electric two-wheelers (e-2W)

(d) Electric buses (e-buses)

[ANS] c

 

[Q] What is the theme of ‘International Day of Action for Rivers 2024’?

(a) The Importance of Rivers for Biodiversity
(b) Rights to Rivers
(c) Water for All
(d) Accelerating Change

[ANS] c

 

[Q] Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024, recently seen in the news, is introduced by which ministry?

(a) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(b) Ministry of Heavy Industries
(c) Ministry of Power
(d) Ministry of Earth Sciences

[ANS] b

 

[Q] Where was the 12th edition of India-Italy Military Cooperation Group meeting held?

(a) New Delhi
(b) Chennai
(c) Chandigarh
(d) Bengaluru

[ANS] a

 

[Q] The naval forces of which three countries launched a joint exercise near the Gulf of Oman?

(a) China, Iran, and Russia
(b) India, USA and China
(c) Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan
(d) Australia, Maldives and Russia

[ANS] a

 

[Q] Prasar Bharti – Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD) is recently launched by which ministry?

(a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(c) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
(d) Ministry of Communications

[ANS] c