24th December, 2023 Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 26 1 / 8 1. Which company has entered into an agreement with South Western Railway for the operation of special wagons to transport iron ore? a) Jsw b) Hindalco c) Tata d) Vedanta JSW Minerals Rail Logistics Private Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Steel, has partnered with South Western Railway to operate wagons specifically designed for efficient iron ore transportation. This collaboration aims to streamline the movement of iron ore from mines to JSW's steel plant, enhancing logistics and supply chain efficiency. 2 / 8 2. In which Indian state did the discovery of 27 bonnet macaque monkey carcasses, highlighting the human-monkey conflict, take place? a) Kerala b) Tamil Nadu c) Maharashtra d) Karnataka The discovery of 27 bonnet macaque monkey carcasses, indicating the human-monkey conflict, occurred in Karnataka. This conflict is driven by habitat encroachment and diminishing wildlife spaces, leading to distressing events such as the suspected poisoning of macaques in Guthigaru village. 3 / 8 3. Which country's president has been invited as the chief guest for India's upcoming Republic Day celebrations? a) France b) Germany c) United States d) Russia The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has been extended a special invitation to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations, signifying the strong ties and strategic partnership between the two nations. 4 / 8 4. Which Indian state secured the first spot in agri-marketing reforms, according to the recent reform index released by Niti Aayog? a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra c) Haryana d) Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh attained the top position with a score of 94 in the agri-marketing reforms index released by Niti Aayog, showcasing its significant progress in implementing provisions proposed under the model APMC Act. 5 / 8 5. What is the value of the loan, in US dollars, that the Government of India and ADB signed for the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor? a) $280 million b) $250 million c) $230 million d) $206 million The loan agreement between the Government of India and ADB is valued at $250 million, which is equivalent to 37 billion Japanese Yen. This funding will be used to support the ongoing construction of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, a high-speed rail link that aims to improve connectivity and transportation between the two cities. 6 / 8 6. In honour of which renowned Air Force personality did the IAF and USI organize the first annual lecture at USI, Shankar Vihar? a) RKS Bhadauria b) Subroto Mukerjee c) VR Chaudhari d) Arjan Singh The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United Services Institution of India (USI) collaborated to host the first annual Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Annual Lecture at USI, Shankar Vihar on December 20, 2023. The lecture series is a tribute to the life and achievements of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh. 7 / 8 7. What was the value of India's foreign exchange reserves in the week ending December 15, the highest level since March 2022? a) $616 billion b) $625 billion c) $598 billion d) $607 billion India's foreign exchange reserves reached a 20-month high, totalling $616 billion in the week ending December 15, marking the highest level since March 2022. 8 / 8 8. Which country's coking coal imports have surged to a 5-year high, reaching 38.14 million tonnes in the April-November period? a) India b) Australia c) China d) Russia India's coking coal imports have reached a five-year high at 38.14 million tonnes, with Russia emerging as the third-largest supplier during the April-November period of the current fiscal year. 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
