26th December, 2023 Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 14 1 / 14 1. Which country recently announced its departure from OPEC? a) Algeria b) Ecuador c) Nigeria d) Angola Angola, a significant oil-producing nation, has decided to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), following the footsteps of Ecuador in 2020 and Qatar in 2019, reflecting a trend of nations with relatively small oil output distancing themselves from the influential oil-exporting organization. 2 / 14 2. Who has received approval from SEBI to be appointed as the Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)? a) Ramesh Kapoor b) Sanjeev Mehta c) Pramod Agrawal d) Sundararaman Ramamurthy SEBI has approved Pramod Agrawal, former Chief of Coal India, to assume the role of Chairman at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), effective from January 17, 2024. 3 / 14 3. In which Indian state is the country's first AI city, a hub for artificial intelligence, set to be established? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Telangana c) Tamil Nadu d) Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest state, is set to establish the country’s first AI city in Lucknow, aiming to create a thriving hub for artificial intelligence and foster innovation through cutting-edge technology, research centres, and educational institutions. 4 / 14 4. In which Indian state did the RBI fine four cooperative banks, including Progressive Mercantile and Kutch Mercantile? a) Gujarat b) Madhya Pradesh c) Rajasthan d) Maharashtra The Reserve Bank of India imposed fines on four cooperative banks in Gujarat, namely Progressive Mercantile, Kutch Mercantile, Shree Morbi Nagarik, and Bhabhar Vibhag, for regulatory non-compliance. 5 / 14 5. Where will the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 be held? a) Karnataka b) Tamil Nadu c) Telangana d) Maharashtra The Khelo India Youth Games 2023 is set to be held in Tamil Nadu, with the event commencing on January 19, 2024. The Games will take place across four cities: Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore, providing a crucial platform for nurturing the nation’s young sports talent. 6 / 14 6. In which country will India acquire five lithium blocks for exploration and development, as per the recent agreement? a) Chile b) Bolivia c) Brazil d) Argentina India is on the brink of finalizing an agreement with Argentina's CAMYEN, securing exploration and development rights for five lithium blocks, marking its second international foray into critical minerals after a partnership with Australia in 2022. 7 / 14 7. On which date is Veer Bal Diwas observed? a) December 20 b) December 24 c) December 22 d) December 26 Veer Bal Diwas is observed on 26th December, commemorating the martyrdom of Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, as announced by the Hon. Prime Minister on 9th January 2022. 8 / 14 8. Where was the SAANS Campaign 2023-24 for pneumonia prevention inaugurated? a) Aizawl b) Kohima c) Imphal d) Agartala The Social Awareness and Actions to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully (SAANS) Campaign 2023-24 for childhood pneumonia prevention was inaugurated in Imphal, Manipur, by the Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh. 9 / 14 9. India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are set to negotiate a modernization of their trade agreement in February. By what year does the initiative aim to revamp the ASEAN India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITGA)? a) 2025 b) 2030 c) 2024 d) 2028 India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are set to initiate negotiations in February to modernize their current free trade agreement (FTA) and address the existing trade deficit, which currently amounts to $43.57 billion. The objective of this effort is to overhaul the ASEAN India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITGA) by 2025. 10 / 14 10. What has the United Nations declared 2024 as a recognition of? a) Equines b) Canines c) Felines d) Camelids The United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids, recognizing the crucial role of camelids, including alpacas, Bactrian camels, dromedaries, guanacos, llamas, and vicuñas, in promoting food security, nutrition, and economic growth worldwide. 11 / 14 11. Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), how much free treatment per annum per family do Ayushman cards offer? a) Up to Rs 10 lakh b) Up to Rs 8 lakh c) Up to Rs 2 lakh d) Up to Rs 5 lakh Ayushman cards issued under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) offer free treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh per annum per family at impanelled hospitals nationwide, as celebrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. 12 / 14 12. Who has been appointed as the interim Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Slice-backed North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB)? a) Anil Verma b) Rajesh Gupta c) Satish Kumar Kalra d) Neha Sharma Satish Kumar Kalra has been appointed as the interim MD and CEO of Slice-backed North East Small Finance Bank, indicating a noteworthy leadership change in the fintech-driven small finance bank. 13 / 14 13. Who has released the book 'Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India’s Economic Future' in collaboration with economist Rohit Lamba? a) Urjit Patel b) Shaktikanta Das c) Raghuram Rajan d) Amartya Sen Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor, Raghuram Rajan, in collaboration with economist Rohit Lamba, has released the book 'Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India’s Economic Future,' exploring the Potential and Challenges of India’s economic trajectory. 14 / 14 14. Against which team did India Women achieve a historic maiden Test victory in cricket? a) New Zealand b) Australia c) South Africa d) England India Women achieved a historic maiden Test victory against Australia in a one-off Test match in Mumbai, concluding their first 'home season' of Test cricket in 28 years. The win marked a significant achievement for the Indian team in a season characterized by exemplary performances. 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