1.
Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate who was seen in the news, is from which country?
[A] India
[B] Pakistan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
In Bangladesh, the appellate division of the Supreme Court ordered Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to pay 12 crore Taka (USD 1.1 million) tax.
Dr. Yunus has donated money to three of his own trusts namely: Dr. Mohammad Yunus Trust, Yunus Family Trust, And Yunus Centre Trust. Income Tax Authorities in Bangladesh imposed a tax on Money donated to these three trusts.
2.Which country has officially re-entered the UNESCO?
[A] India
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] Ukraine
Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
U.S. first lady Jill Biden attended a flag-raising ceremony at UNESCO in Paris, marking Washington’s official re-entry into the U.N. agency.
The United States had announced its intention to rejoin UNESCO in June, and the organization’s 193 member states earlier this month voted to approve the U.S. re-entry after 5 years.
3.Which Indian cricketer has been handed a two-match suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
[A] Virat Kohli
[B] Ravindra Jadeja
[C] Harmanpreet Kaur
[D] Smriti Mandana
Correct Answer: C [Harmanpreet Kaur]
Notes:
International Cricket Council (ICC) handed a two-match suspension to India women’s team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.
Harmanpreet was penalised for her outburst when she shattered the stumps after being adjudged leg before and publicly criticised the match officials.
4.What is the theme of the ‘Summit on “Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India”?
[A] Sustainability and Circularity
[B] Sustainability and Fertility
[C] Sustainability and Chemicals
[D] Sustainability and Manufacturing
Correct Answer: A [Sustainability and Circularity]
Notes:
The 3rd edition of the Summit on “Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India” was held recently.
Themed “Sustainability and Circularity,” the summit was organized jointly by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
5.Which leader initiated the motion of no-confidence against the Union Government, which was accepted by the Lok Sabha Speaker?
[A] Pradyut Bordoloi
[B] Gaurav Gogoi
[C] Abdul Khaleque
[D] Jyotsna Mahant
Correct Answer: B [Gaurav Gogoi]
Notes:
A no-confidence motion is a step typically taken by an Opposition party to compel the current government to demonstrate its majority in the House.
Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accepted a motion of no-confidence against the government, which was initiated by Congress Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, after fulfilling the requisite headcount of 50 MPs as mandated by the rules.
6.The child helpline is being integrated with which Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) pan-India number?
[A] 101
[B] 112
[C] 1200
[D] 1800
Correct Answer: B [112]
Notes:
The government has said that integration of child helpline with Emergency Response Support System, ERSS -112 has been completed in nine States in the first phase.
These States are Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Dadra, and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Ladakh, Puducherry, and Mizoram. A 24×7 dedicated WCD Control Room is set up for Child Helpline in each State and Union Territory and integrated with ERSS-112.
7.Which country conducted the Han Kuang (Han Glory) military exercise?
[A] China
[B] Ukraine
[C] Taiwan
[D] Russia
Correct Answer: C [Taiwan]
Notes:
Taiwan staged its first-ever military drill at Taoyuan International Airport, halting commercial traffic as soldiers practised defending the facility against a simulated attack by Beijing.
The exercise is part of Taiwan’s week-long massive wargames, the annual “Han Kuang” (Han Glory) drills. This is the first such drill held at Taiwan’s biggest airport near the capital since it opened in 1979.
8.Micron is set to establish India’s first semiconductor plant in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Micron reaffirmed its commitment to establish India’s first semiconductor plant in Gujarat, creating 5,000 direct jobs and addressing demand from domestic and international markets.
The project entails a total investment of USD 2.75 billion. The first Made in India’ chip should be ready by December 2024.
9.Which country has granted Pakistan a two-year rollover on USD 2.4 billion loan?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] Germany
Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
China has granted Pakistan a two-year rollover on a USD 2.4-billion loan for a period of two years.
This move is expected to provide relief to Pakistan, which is facing a severe Balance of Payments crisis. Its current reserves barely cover two months’ worth of import bills.
10.Which country has executed a 45-year-old woman over charges of trafficking heroin?
[A] China
[B] Singapore
[C] Bangladesh
[D] North Korea
Correct Answer: B [Singapore]
Notes:
Singapore has hanged a 45-year-old woman who was caught with 31 grams of heroin. This is the first time the city-state has executed a woman in nearly 20 years.
Saridewi Binte Djamani was hanged after being convicted of trafficking “not less than 30.72 grams” of the drug in 2018.
