Practice Current Affairs
Practice Current Affairs
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Which project is to serve as a blueprint for other slum redevelopment in Andhra Pradesh?
- Dharavi
- Velampeta
- Vijayawada
- Amaravati
Answer: B — Velampeta
According to the source, Velampeta is to serve as a blueprint for other slum redevelopment in Andhra Pradesh.
How many recruitment exams were cancelled according to the report?
- 26
- 22
- 23
- 24
Answer: B — 22
The excerpts mention cancellation of 22 recruitment exams and a probe into 23 others.
What facilities does the Tamil Nadu government plan to provide at popular film shooting spots?
- Experience centres, signages, parking spots, and refreshment areas
- Film studios and production houses
- Highways and airports
- Five-star hotels and resorts
Answer: A — Experience centres, signages, parking spots, and refreshment areas
The source states the project aims to provide facilities such as experience centres, signages, parking spots, and refreshment areas.
Which experiences did PM Modi cite to highlight collective effort across government departments?
- COVID-19 response and the West Asia crisis
- Independence movement and Partition
- Green Revolution and liberalisation of 1991
- Space missions and nuclear programme
Answer: A — COVID-19 response and the West Asia crisis
Modi emphasised collective effort, citing the COVID experience and the West Asia crisis when officials across departments worked together.
The second phase of which insurance scheme for expats is set to begin on August 18?
- Pravasi insurance scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
- Atal Pension Yojana
- Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
Answer: A — Pravasi insurance scheme
The source headline explicitly says the second phase of the Pravasi insurance scheme for expats will begin on August 18.
On which date is the second phase of the Pravasi insurance scheme for expats scheduled to begin?
- August 15
- August 16
- August 17
- August 18
Answer: D — August 18
The headline clearly states that the second phase will begin on August 18.
The anti-drug pledge in Madurai followed the launch by whom?
- Governor
- Chief Minister Vijay
- Home Minister
- Prime Minister
Answer: B — Chief Minister Vijay
The headline mentions 'following CM Vijay's launch', indicating Chief Minister Vijay launched the campaign.
Which airline recently decided to screen all its pilots for psychoactive substances?
- IndiGo
- Air India
- Vistara
- SpiceJet
Answer: B — Air India
The source mentions Air India said it will screen all of its pilots for psychoactive substances.
What is the approved cost for the NH-22 four-laning project in Bihar?
- u20b93,590.73 crore
- u20b913,041 crore
- u20b9410 crore
- u20b93,591 lakh
Answer: A — u20b93,590.73 crore
The Union Cabinet approved the ₹3,590.73 crore project to four-lane NH-22 from Muzaffarpur to Sonbarsa.
What did Jharkhand students do after a 26-day protest?
- Suspended the stir and gave government a two-month ultimatum
- Continued the stir indefinitely
- Called for a statewide bandh
- Withdrew all demands unconditionally
Answer: A — Suspended the stir and gave government a two-month ultimatum
The source states that students suspended their 26-day stir and gave the government a two-month ultimatum to resolve issues.