1st December, 2023 Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 2153 1 / 10 1. What is the estimated amount of investment that could be infused into Indian equity markets due to the US's Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board's index switch? a) $5 billion b) $3 billion c) $1 billion d) $4 billion The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board's strategic move to transition its index is anticipated to bring nearly $4 billion from the U.S. into Indian equity markets, contributing to a substantial global equity reshuffling totalling $28 billion 2 / 10 2. What was the growth rate of India's economy in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24 (Q2FY24)? a) 6.8% b) 7.6% c) 5.2% d) 8.2% India's economy exhibited remarkable resilience, posting a robust growth rate of 7.6% in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24 (Q2FY24), surpassing projections and positioning India as the fastest-growing major economy globally. 3 / 10 3. Since which year has World AIDS Day been observed annually on December 1? a) 2000 b) 1995 c) 2011 d) 1988 World AIDS Day has been observed annually since 1988 on December 1, serving as a crucial occasion to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, commemorate those who have lost their lives, and advocate for advancements in prevention, treatment, and care. 4 / 10 4. Recently, Arshia Sattar was honoured with which French distinction for her contributions to Indian literature and mythology? a) Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honour b) Officer of the Order of Academic Palms c) Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters d) Commander of the National Order of Merit Arshia Sattar was recently honoured with the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government for her remarkable contributions to Indian literature and mythology. 5 / 10 5. What is the record-high percentage of women's labour force participation in the second quarter of FY24? a) 15% b) 18% c) 24% d) 30% In the second quarter of FY24, women's labour force participation reached a historic high of 24%, as indicated by official data, marking a positive trend in employment for women. 6 / 10 6. On which date does the world annually observe the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare? a) September 20 b) November 30 c) October 15 d) December 1 The Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare is observed globally on November 30 each year, as designated by the United Nations, to reflect on the impact of chemical warfare and honour the lives affected. 7 / 10 7. The Indian government has recently extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme for how many more years? a) 2 b) 5 c) 4 d) 3 The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme has been extended by the Indian government for an additional five years, as announced in preparation for the upcoming general elections. 8 / 10 8. Which South Asian nation recently became the first to register a case of same-sex marriage? a) Nepal b) India c) Bangladesh d) Sri Lanka Nepal made history by formally registering the first same-sex marriage in Dordi Rural Municipality, Lamjung district, affirming the rights of the LGBTQ+ community as explicitly stated in its 2015 Constitution. 9 / 10 9. Recently, which historical site earned the title of the 8th wonder of the world, surpassing Italy’s Pompeii? a) Angkor Wat b) The Parthenon c) Chichen Itza d) Petra Angkor Wat, located in Cambodia, has been designated as the 8th wonder of the world, surpassing Italy's Pompeii. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest religious structure globally, showcasing architectural brilliance and cultural significance. 10 / 10 10. What does COP28 stand for in the context of climate change? a) Conference of the Parties 28 b) Climate Observations Program 28 c) Convention for Ozone Protection 28 d) Conference on Paris 28 COP28 refers to the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a global summit where leaders, policymakers, scientists, and activists gather to address climate change challenges and formulate solutions. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
