1. Actress Rupika Grover, who has crowned Mrs. India 2023, hails from which state/UT?
(A) Jammu & Kashmir
(B) Delhi
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Bihar
(E) Maharashtra
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
Rupika Grover, a 55-year-old model and actress from Jammu, became the eldest winner of the Mrs. India One in a Million 2023.
Holding a legal background, Rupika has actively advocated for women’s rights and animal welfare and has also starred alongside Bollywood legends.
Rupika also clinched several sub-titles such as “Bold and Beautiful Classic,” “Fit Classic,” and “Talented Classic.”
2. Khanij Bidesh India Limited to invest Rs 211 Crore for Lithium exploration in which country?
(A) Chile
(B) Argentina
(C) Spain
(D) United States
(E) Colombia
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
The investment will support exploration activities for five lithium blocks in Argentina.
KABIL is a joint venture of NALCO, MECL, and Hindustan Copper Ltd.
Discussions for lithium cooperation included visits to Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina, with subsequent talks with Australia and Russia.
Argentina, along with Chile and Bolivia, forms the world’s ‘lithium triangle,’
3. Which state government has collaborated with Adani Group for Data Centre and Aerospace Park?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Telangana
(E) Maharashtra
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
Adani Group, led by CEO Karan Adani and Adani Aerospace CEO Asish Rajvansh, collaborates with Telangana’s CM Reddy.
Telangana government assures necessary amenities, infrastructure, and subsidies to support Adani’s initiatives, fostering industrial growth and generating employment.
Adani Group representatives express commitment to continue existing projects and establish new industries.
4. All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police 2023 concluded in which city?
(A) Jaipur
(B) Gurugram
(C) New Delhi
(D) Chennai
(E) Kochi
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
PM Narendra Modi will attend the All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police 2023, taking place on the at Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur.
The three-day conference will discuss policing and internal security issues such as cybercrime, technology in policing, counter-terrorism, left-wing extremism, prison reforms, and the road map for new criminal laws.
5. Name the Prime Minister of Czech Republic who will be chief guest at Vibrant Gujarat summit?
(A) Andrej Babiš
(B) Adamová Pavel
(C) Petr Fiala
(D) Vít Rakušan
(E) Markéta Pekarová
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
Czech Republic’s Prime Minister Petr Fiala is set to be the Guest of Honour at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit from January 10-12.
The summit will focus on fostering partnerships, reflecting evolving diplomatic priorities.
The participation of 28 countries and 14 organizations confirms the event’s global reach.
The theme of the summit is ‘Gateway to the Future.’
6. Which neighbouring country will sell 10,000 MW electricity to India for next 10 years?
(A) Myanmar
(B) Nepal
(C) Bangladesh
(D) Sri Lanka
(E) Afghanistan
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
Kathmandu and New Delhi signed a long-term agreement for Nepal to export 10,000 megawatts of electricity to India over the next ten years.
This agreement is aimed to promote power trade between government and private entities in both nations.
As part of Nepal’s broader energy development strategy, the country plans to produce 28,000 MW of electricity in the next 12 years,
7. Which company has signed an agreement with RVNL to finance multi-modal?
(A) Redington
(B) NTPC Limited
(C) REC limited
(D) Power Grid
(E) Power Finance Corp
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
RECL collaborates with RVNL in a significant MoU for financing infrastructure projects.
The MoU involves an investment of up to Rs 35,000 Crores over the next 5 years for executing multi-modal logistics hub projects, rail infrastructure, road, port, and metro projects.
CMD, REC: Shri VK Dewangan
Director – Finance, RVNL: Shri Sanjeeb Kumar
8. What is the theme of World Braille Day 2024?
(A) Reaching blind and visually impaired persons
(B) Braille is knowledge, and knowledge is power
(C) Rights of People With Disabilities
(D) Empowering Through Inclusion and Diversity
(E) Considerations for Children and Adults with Disabilities
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
Global commemoration on January 4th acknowledges Braille as a crucial communication medium for the blind.
Louis Braille’s birthday is marked on this day,
The UN General Assembly proclaimed, January 4, World Braille Day in November 2018.
The first Braille system was published in 1829.
World Braille Day 2024’s theme is “Empowering Through Inclusion and Diversity”.
9. Which wildlife sanctuary was recently included in the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme?
(A) Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary
(B) Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
(C) Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
(D) Hadagarh Wildlife Sanctuary
(E) Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
The Ministry of Tourism has included Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme.
Swadesh Darshan Program was started in the year 2015 by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, which is a 100% centrally funded scheme.
Debrigadh Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Hirakud Dam (Mahanadi River) in Bargarh district of Odisha.
10. In which city did the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh inaugurate the five-day winter carnival?
(A) Manali
(B) Kasol
(C) Shimla
(D) Baddi
(E) Dharamshala
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the five-day winter carnival in Manali.
He also inaugurated the cultural program at Manu Rangashala, the stage of the five-day festival.
There will be presentations of 25 cultural groups from different states in the carnival.