161. FIFA has selected which of the country to host the under-20 soccer World Cup after revoking the hosting rights from Indonesia?
1. Spain
2. Portugal
3. Germany
4. South Africa
5. Argentina
Option “5” is correct FIFA has selected Argentina to host the under-20 soccer World Cup after revoking the hosting rights from Indonesia. This decision was made after Indonesia’s football association cancelled the draw scheduled to take place in Bali due to the governor’s refusal to host Israel’s team.
162. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has recently signed an agreement with which country to create its first Interim Operational Hub in the country?
1. China
2. Sweden
3. Germany
4. India
5. UAE
Option “5” is correct The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has recently signed an agreement with UAE to create its first Interim Operational Hub in Abu Dhabi Global Market, marking its initial foray into establishing an overseas office. AIIB is a multilateral development bank that focuses on financing infrastructure projects that prioritize sustainability.
163. Which of the following state government has introduced a 4% quota for employees with disabilities in promotions?
1. West Bengal
2. Jharkhand
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Maharashtra
5. Haryana
Option “4” is correct The Maharashtra Government has introduced a 4% quota for employees with disabilities in promotions. This reservation will apply to cadres where the recruitment through direct service is less than 75%.
164. Tata Steel plans to set up a 10-tonnes-per-day pilot plant to produce methanol using blast furnace flue gases in which of the following Indian state?
1. Assam
2. Odisha
3. Punjab
4. Tamil Nadu
5. Rajasthan
Option “2” is correct Tata Steel plans to set up a 10-tonnes-per-day pilot plant at its Kalinganagar facility in Odisha to produce methanol using blast furnace flue gases. The project aims to explore the possibility of combining carbon dioxide from steel mill blast furnaces with hydrogen from electrolysers to produce methanol.
165. Which small finance bank has announced that it has been granted permission by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to act as an authorized dealer in foreign exchange?
1. Equitas Small Finance Bank
2. Suryodaya Small Finance Bank
3. Jana Small Finance Bank
4. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
5. AU Small Finance Bank
Option “5” is correct AU Small Finance Bank has announced that it has been granted permission by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to act as an authorized dealer in foreign exchange. The bank has received a license to operate as an Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD-I) under section 10 of FEMA, 1999.
166. Which of the day is celebrated as National Civil Service Day to recognize and appreciate the vital role played by civil servants in the advancement and betterment of the nation?
1. April 18
2. April 20
3. April 22
4. April 21
5. April 19
Option “4” is correct In India, April 21 is celebrated as National Civil Service Day, to recognize and appreciate the vital role played by civil servants in the advancement and betterment of the nation. This day offers a chance to express gratitude towards the contributions made by civil servants to society. Civil Services Day is an occasion for civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizens and renew their commitments and excellence in work.
167. The Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which of the university /institution for providing Chinese language training to the Indian Army personnel?
1. Tezpur University
2. Presidency University
3. IIT Kharagpur
4. Delhi University
5. Indira Gandhi University
Option “1” is correct The Indian Army and Tezpur University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for providing Chinese language training to the Indian Army personnel. The duration of the course will be 16 weeks, and it will be conducted at Tezpur University.
168. During a national conference, which state was recognized as the leading state in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme?
1. Gujarat
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Karnataka
4. Chhattisgarh
5. Punjab
Option “3” is correct During a national conference in Chhattisgarh, Karnataka was recognized as the leading state in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme. The award was accepted by Shivayogi Kalasad, the Secretary to the government, Department of Agriculture.
169. Which Indian state government has launched an ambitious plan to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and set a target to convert all vehicles used by government departments into EVs by 2030 in the state?
1. Telangana
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Gujarat
4. Delhi
5. Tamil Nadu
Option “2” is correct The government of Uttar Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has launched an ambitious plan to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the state. The Uttar Pradesh government has issued instructions to all government departments to promote the usage of electric vehicles (EVs) by purchasing them on a nomination basis without tender.
170. Give the name of wing commander who has made history as the first female Air Force officer to receive a gallantry medal.
1. Deepika Misra
2. Udima Bandobadhyay
3. Himani Deshmukh
4. Shreya Chauhan
5. Manna Patel
Option “1” is correct Wing Commander Deepika Misra has made history as the first female Air Force officer to receive a gallantry medal. She was awarded the Vayu Seva Medal for gallantry by the President of India on Independence Day in the previous year, and recently received the award from the Air Chief Marshal of the Indian Air Force at an investiture ceremony in New Delhi.
