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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Which state government has recently (in Dec ‘23) ranked first for the third consecutive year
in recording the highest entries on the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) platform?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Bihar
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha
Answer- 1) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) has ranked first for the third consecutive year in recording the highest entries
(1,56,22,514 entries) on the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) platform.
• With 35,04,828 entries Madhya Pradesh (MP) secured second position and Bihar is in third
place with 16,65,107 entries.
i. ICJS is an initiative of the Supreme Court e-committee and implemented by the Ministry of Home
Affairs (MoHA) in 2013.
ii. ICJS was created to enable the seamless transfer of data and information among different pillars of
the criminal justice system, like courts, police, jails and forensic science laboratories through a single
window system.
iii. Working: ICJS acts as a centralised database of criminal records; Phase II if ICJS extends from 2022-
23 to 2025-26.
• The ICJS Phase II works with the principle of ‘one data one entry’.

2. In December 2023, the Ministry of Finance imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on

imports of ‘Wheel Loaders’ from ___________ (country) for a period of 5 years.
1) Japan
2) Indonesia
3) China
4) Singapore
5) Cambodia
Answer- 3) China
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Wheel Loaders’
from China for a period of 5 years. The duty rates, ranging from 18.84% to 82.71%, vary based on the
producer and specific goods.
• The duty will be applicable on imports in complete build unit (CBU) and semi-knocked down
(SKD) forms, and not on the completely knocked down (CKD) form.
i. It has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on gypsum board/tiles with lamination at least on one
side (also known as PVC gypsum tiles, gypsum ceiling tiles or ceiling tiles) from China and Oman for
five years.

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• It will range from USD 23.46-47.62 per tonne in case of imports from China, and between USD
71.80-91.42 per metric tonne for Oman.

3. As of January 2024, _____________(state) is set to build India’s first Artificial intelligence (AI)
city to promote the AI ecosystem.
1) West Bengal
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) Maharashtra
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh(UP) is set to build India’s first Artificial intelligence (AI) city in Lucknow to
promote the AI ecosystem. The AI city will be a hub integrating cutting-edge technology, research
centres, and educational institutions.
i. U.P. Electronics Corporation Limited, the nodal agency of the project, has issued an Expression of
Interest (EoI) inviting real estate developers to build and operate the AI city.
• U.P. Electronics is a unit of the Department of Information Technology(IT) and Electronics,
Government of UP.
ii. The government of UP will provide 40 acres in Nadarganj Industrial Area for the project.

4. Name the Extremist/Insurgent organisation of North East Region that has recently (in Dec
‘23) signed a Memorandum of Settlement (peace pact), with the government of India and
Assam.
1) People's Liberation Front
2) Garo National Liberation
3) Kamtapur Liberation Organization
4) National Democratic Front of Assam
5) United Liberation Front of Assam
Answer- 5) United Liberation Front of Assam
Explanation:
On 29th December 2023, The faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) led by Arabinda
Rajkhowa, signed a Memorandum of Settlement (peace pact), with the government of India and
Assam.
• The 29 member delegations of ULFA’s pro-talk delegation (16 ULFA members, 13 civil society
members) signed the agreement in the presence of Union Minister, Amit Shah, Ministry of
Home Affairs(MoHA).
i. ULFA, the oldest insurgent group in Assam, was formed in April 1979 after the agitation against
undocumented immigrants from Bangladesh (erstwhile East Pakistan).

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

5. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the visit of External Affairs
Minister (EAM) of India S. Jaishankar to Russia in December 2023?
A) During EAM’s visit to Russia, he signed agreements related to the construction of the power-
generating units of the Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka.
B) India and Russia signed the protocol of consultation for the next 4 years (2024-28) to make
progress in economic cooperation, energy trade, connectivity, military-technical cooperation,
and people-to-people exchange.
C) Union Minister also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in
pharmaceuticals and healthcare
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & C
Answer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar was on a 5-day visit to Russia from 25-29 December
2023 as a part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between India and Russia.
• During his visit, EAM Jaishankar met with Vladimir Putin, President of Russia in Moscow.
• He also met with Denis Manturov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of
Russia and discussed bilateral economic cooperation and met with Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign
Minister of Russia and discussed bilateral, multilateral and international issues.
i. During EAM’s visit to Russia, he signed agreements related to the construction of the power-
generating units of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
ii. During his visit, EAM Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov signed the protocol of
consultation for the next 4 years (2024-28) to make progress in economic cooperation, energy trade,
connectivity, military-technical cooperation, and people-to-people exchange.
iii. During the visit, EAM visited school No. 653, named after Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in St.
Petersburg, Russia and interacted with teachers and students. The school teaches Hindi as part of its
regular curriculum.
iv. He visited the Russian Industry and Trade exhibition with Denis Manturov. He also signed a
memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in pharmaceuticals and healthcare

BANKING AND FINANCE

6. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Report on Trend and
Progress of Banking in India (2022-2023) released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in
December 2023?
A) The remuneration of Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of SFBs was
28.4 times the average employee pay in 2022.
B) The RBI revealed that grievances related to loans and advances, deposits increased
exponentially to 60%, 70% respectively at the Reserve Bank of Ombudsman.

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C) The total number of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in India increased by 3.5% in FY22.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the report titled “Report on Trend and Progress of Banking
in India” (2022-2023).
• The report provides comprehensive data about the state of the banking system in India.
i. As per the RBI report, the gap in the remuneration between top executives and average employees is
widest for Small Finance Banks (SFBs).
• It mentioned that remuneration of Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)
of SFBs was 58.1 times the average employee pay in 2022.
• Compared to SFBs, remuneration of MD and CEO of Private Sector Banks(PVSBs), Public Sector
Banks(PSBs) was 26.1 times and 2.4 times of average employee pay in 2022.
• For Private Sector Banks (PVBs), the share of variable pay in total remuneration increased
from 31 %( at March-end 2021) to 39 %( at March-end 2022).
ii. According to the report, RBI urged the Urban Co-operative Banks(UCBs) that they need to
discourage very long and continuous tenures of their directors, in accordance with the provisions of
the Banking Regulation Act(1949)
iii. The RBI revealed that grievances related to loans and advances, deposits increased exponentially
to 60%, 70% respectively at the Reserve Bank of Ombudsman.
iv. RBI report showed that the total number of Automated Teller Machines(ATMs) in India
increased by 3.5% in FY22. White-label ATMs accounted for the maximum number of ATMs.

7. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 28th edition of Financial
Stability Report (FSR) released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in December 2023?
A) As per the RBI data, their share has declined to 15.9% in Scheduled Commercial Banks’
(SCBs) loans as at September-end 2023 from 17.2% as at March-end 2023.
B) According to a study by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Rs. 1.7 lakh crore of
AUM (Asset Under Management) of open-ended debt schemes of 17 mutual funds were under
stress as of September.
C) The Capital adequacy ratio may decline to 71 basis points (BPS).
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
RBI (Reserve Bank of India) has released the half-yearly publication of the Financial Stability
Report(FSR) 2023, September 2023 which assesses risks to financial stability and the resilience of the
Indian financial system.

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• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the 28th edition of Financial Stability Report (FSR)
on 28th Dec, 2023.
i. None of the Top 100 Borrower Accounts in the NPA Category for Scheduled Commercial
Banks(SCBs)
• The Credit of large borrowers has improved and it is welcomed that the top 100 borrower
accounts do not fall in the NPA(Non-Performing Assets) category.The share of top 100
borrower accounts was increasing in the NPA category until March 2023 which has seen
moderation during 2023-24.
• Their share in Scheduled Commercial Banks’ (SCBs) loans decreased to 15.9% as of
September-end 2023, down from 17.2% as of March-end 2023.
ii. According to a study by SEBI, Rs. 1.7 lakh crore of AUM (Asset Under Management) of open-ended
debt schemes of 17 mutual funds were under stress as of September.
• However, only 24 out of a total of 299 schemes were under stress as per the Financial Stability
Report by RBI
iii. According to the RBI Financial Stability Report, the Capital adequacy ratio may decline to 71
basis points (BPS).
• The increase in risk weights for personal loans and loans to non-banking financial companies
(NBFCs) can lead to the decline.

8. In December, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the deadline for
implementation of Instructions regarding Penal Charges in Loan Accounts to __________.
1) 1st March 2024
2) 1st May 2024
3) 1st April 2024
4) 1st June 2024
5) 1st February 2024
Answer- 3) 1st April, 2024
Explanation:
On December 29, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) extended the deadline for implementation of
Instructions regarding Penal Charges in Loan
Accounts by three months i.e. from January 1, 2024 to
April 1, 2024, as a part of fair lending practices.
• In this regard, all Regulated Entities (REs) must
implement the new penal charges instructions
for fresh loans from April 1, 2024.
• In case of existing loans, the transition to the new regime should be ensured by the next
review/renewal date on or after April 1, 2024, but no later than June 30, 2024.
i. This extension will be applicable to all Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks (SFBs),
Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), excluding Payments Banks), All Primary (Urban)
Co-operative Banks, All Non-Banking Financial Company-NBFC (including HFCs-Housing Finance
Companies), and All India Financial Institutions.

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9. Name the bank that has recently (in Dec ‘23) launched a new scheme called ‘Inspire’
programme for senior citizens.
1) YES Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) Bandhan Bank
Answer- 5) Bandhan Bank
Explanation:
Bandhan Bank Limited has launched a new scheme
called ‘Inspire’ programme designed to cater to the
specific needs and aspirations of senior citizens. It offers
plans that focus on financial security, healthcare, and
convenience of old age people.
i. Eligibility:
• Individuals residing in India of age 60 years and
above.
• Monthly Average Balance (MAB) should be Rs.1 lakh for Premium Savings Account and
Rs.25,000 for Advantage Savings Account.

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

10. As per the “Half-Yearly Economic Review 2023-24-November 2023” released by the
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance in December 2023, India is
expected to achieve a growth rate of over ___________in FY24.
1) 7.0%
2) 6.5%
3) 7.2%
4) 7.5%
5) 6.9%
Answer- 2) 6.5%
Explanation:
The “Half-Yearly Economic Review 2023-24-November 2023” released by the Department of
Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, mentioned that India’s real Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) grew by 7.7% in the first half (H1)of financial year 2023-2024 (FY24).
• With this, India is expected to achieve a growth rate of over 6.5% in FY24.
• India’s real GDP grew by a 7.6% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in 2nd quarter (Q2) of FY24
i. The GDP growth during H1 of FY 24 was led by the strong domestic demand for consumption and
investment.
ii. Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) increased by 4.5%, reaching 60.4% of GDP, the
highest since FY12, excluding FY21.

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

11. In December 2023, SpaceX launched US military’s secretive X-37-B military space plane
onboard with ___________ rocket from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in
Florida, the United States of America(USA).
1) Razak Demo-2
2) Starhopper
3) Crew Dragon Demo-1
4) Falcon Heavy
5) Transporter-1
Answer- 4) Falcon Heavy
Explanation:
On 28th December 2023, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket carrying US military’s secretive X-37-B
military space plane to orbit was launched from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space
Center in Florida, the United States of America(USA).
• The mission involves tests of ‘new orbital regimes, experimenting with future space domain
awareness technologies.’
• The mission codenamed “USSF-52” is the 7th mission of X-37B. This mission includes multiple
cutting-edge experiments. This is the first time the X-37B is launched using a Falcon Heavy
rocket.
i. About X-37B:
• X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, operating since 2010, was designed for the Air Force by United
Launch Alliance, a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
• It is 30 feet (9 meters) long, has a 15-foot wingspan and is powered by solar panels.

SPORTS

12. In December 2023, Norwegian Grandmaster (GM) and World No.1, Magnus Carlsen won the
World Rapid Chess Championship title (Men) for ___________ time, while Russian chess player
Anastasia Bodnaruk won the 2023 FIDE World Rapid Chess Women’s title by defeating Indian
Chess Grandmaster, ___________.
1) 5th; Koneru Humpy
2) 6th; Vaishali Rameshbabu
3) 5th; Harika Dronavalli
4) 4th; Vaishali Rameshbabu
5) 6th; Koneru Humpy
Answer- 1) 5th; Koneru Humpy
Explanation:
Norwegian Grandmaster (GM) and World No.1, Magnus Carlsen won the 2023 International Chess
Federation (FIDE) World Rapid Chess title (Men) held at Samarkand, Uzbekistan from 26 December
to 28 December 2023. This title marks Magnus Carlsen’s 5th World Rapid Chess Championship
title.
• He has totally won 16 World Championship titles, which include 5 rapid titles, 6 blitz titles, and
5 classical titles. He also received the Prize Money -USD 60,000.

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ii. Russian chess player Anastasia Bodnaruk (neutral Fide flag) won the 2023 FIDE World Rapid Chess
Women’s title by defeating Indian Chess Grandmaster, Koneru Humpy in a tiebreaker match to
secure first place.

OBITUARY

13. Former Indian footballer (defender) ____________, passed away in December 2023.
1) Gouramangi Singh
2) Bhaichung Bhutia
3) Prabir Majumdar
4) Mahesh Gawli
5) Syed Rahim Nabi
Answer- 3) Prabir Majumdar
Explanation:
Former Indian footballer (defender) Prabir Majumdar, 77, passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal
(WB). He played a significant role in the 1974 Asian Games (Tehran, Iran) as a member of the Indian
team.
i. In domestic football, he represented East Bengal and Eastern Railways and Bengal in the Santosh
Trophy.
ii. Majumdar won several titles with East Bengal, which included the Calcutta Football League, IFA
Shield, Durand Cup, Rovers Cup, DCM Trophy, Bordoloi Trophy, and many more.

STATE NEWS

14. Name the state government that has recently (in Dec ‘23) launched a Non-Resident Indians
(NRI) website under the Department of NRI Affairs to provide support and assistance to NRIs?
1) West Bengal
2) Punjab
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Punjab
Explanation:
Bhagwant Singh Mann, Chief Minister(CM) of
Punjab, launched Non-Resident Indians (NRI)
Punjab website(nri.punjab.gov.in), under the
Department of NRI Affairs to provide support and
assistance to NRIs.
• The website was developed by the
Department of Governance Reforms &
Public Grievances (DGRPG), Government of
Punjab in collaboration with National
Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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i. The website includes detailed information related to the NRI Police wing, Punjab State Commission
for NRIs, and NRI Sabha. It also provides data on registered travel and immigration agents.
ii. Other Initiative: CM also announced a series of initiatve to enhance the services for NRIs which
includes.
• Organising NRI milnis (meets) for on-the-spot redressal of problems faced by the NRIs.
• Establishment of a 24×7 ‘Facilitation Center’ at the International Terminal at Indira Gandhi
International Airport at New Delhi, Delhi to assist the NRIs arriving at the terminal.

15. Which country’s Lam Dong Province, along with the Leh region of Ladakh, India has
recently (in Dec ‘23) launched a cultural exchange and tourism cooperation initiative with the
theme “Ladakh Unveiled”?
1) Indonesia
2) Thailand
3) Philippines
4) Vietnam
5) Cambodia
Answer- 4) Vietnam
Explanation:
Lam Dong Province in Vietnam and the Leh region of Ladakh,India officially launched a cultural
exchange and tourism cooperation initiative with the theme “Ladakh Unveiled” in Da Lat, Vietnam.
• This event signifies a crucial step towards strengthening the bonds between these two
distinguished regions.
i. It was mutually agreed by both parties to promote each other’s unique destinations as premier
tourist hubs.
ii. The Lam Dong Provinces is a potential tourist spot known for its temperate climate, natural
landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.
iii. Samten Hills Dalat, a majestic Buddhist heritage construction showcase richness of Lam
Dong,Vietnam is also present in this province.
• This space, the Spiritual & Cultural space of Vajrayana Buddhism certified by Vietnam
Federation of UNESCO Associations, includes the world’s largest prayer wheel recognized by
the Guinness World Record.

CA STATIC GK

16. Who is the current (as of Jan ‘24) President of the International Chess Federation
(Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE))?
1) Akaki Iashvili
2) Victor Bologan
3) Konstantin Kiselev
4) Emil Sutovsky
5) Arkady Dvorkovich

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Answer- 5) Arkady Dvorkovich

Explanation:
About Federation International des Echecs or International Chess Federation(FIDE):
President – Arkady Dvorkovich
Deputy President – Vishwanathan Anand
Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
Established – 1924

17. In which state Takhni-Rehmapur Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Punjab
3) Jharkhand
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Punjab
Explanation:
About Punjab:
Chief Minister – Bhagwant Singh Mann
Governor – Banwarilal Purohit
Wildlife Sanctuary – Takhni-Rehmapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
Zoological Park – Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, Tiger safari zoo

18. Who has assumed charge as the managing director (MD) and & Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of the Kotak Mahindra Bank on 1st January 2024?
1) Uday Shankar
2) Dipak Gupta
3) Ashok Vaswani
4) Prakash Apte
5) C. Jayaram
Answer- 3) Ashok Vaswani
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank announced veteran banker Ashok Vaswani has assumed charge as the
managing director (MD) and CEO of the bank with effect from January 1, 2024.
• He replaced Dipak Gupta, who was the interim MD and CEO, following founder director Uday
Kotak stepping down as the head of the bank, effective September 1, 2023.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in October 2023 approved the appointment of Vaswani as the
bank's MD and CEO for a period of three years.

19. In December 2023, Canara Bank gave in-principle approval to initiate the process of listing
its mutual fund subsidiary Canara Robeco Asset Management Company through an initial
public offering of shares.
Canara Robeco AMC will be the ________listed asset management company in India.
1) 7th
2) 5th
3) 3rd

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4) 4th
5) 6th
Answer- 2) 5th
Explanation:
Canara Bank has given in-principle approval to initiate the process of listing its mutual fund
subsidiary Canara Robeco Asset Management Company through an initial public offering of shares.
• If Canara Robeco AMC gets listed, it will be the fifth listed asset management company in
India.
• Currently, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, HDFC Asset Management, Nippon Life India Asset
Management, and UTI Asset Management are the four listed mutual funds in India.
• As of November 2023, Canara Robeco had Rs 80,301 crore worth of assets under management.
• Incorporated in 1993, Canara Robeco MF was earlier known as Canbank Mutual Fund. In 2007,
Canara Bank partnered with Robeco group through a joint venture and the mutual fund was
renamed as Canara Robeco Mutual Fund.
• As of November 2023, Canara Robeco had Rs 80,301 crore worth of assets under management.
The shares of Canara Bank ended 1.7% up on the National Stock Exchange at Rs 432.50.

20. In which state/UT Hemis National Park is located?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Assam
3) Ladakh
4) Sikkim
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Ladakh
Explanation:
About Ladakh:
Lieutenant Governor – B.D. Mishra
National Park – Hemis National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary – Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary

21. In December 2023, Ujjain Smart City developed an application 'Ujjain Parksmart' for
vehicle packing facilities for devotees visiting Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, ________(state).
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Ujjain Smart City has developed an application 'Ujjain Parksmart' for vehicle packing facilities for
devotees visiting Mahakaleshwar temple located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Ashish Pathak is current
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ujjain Smart City.
• The application has been launched given the increasing number of devotees here and it is
available on the Google Play Store. Four parking lots situated around the temple have been
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• The devotees can easily book slots in advance to park their vehicles before their arrival.

22. What is the Tagline of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)?

1) We understand your world
2) The Banker To Every Indian
3) Your Perfect Banking Partner
4) Your Own Bank
5) Good People to Grow With
Answer- 5) Good People to Grow With
Explanation:
About Indian Overseas Bank (IOB):
Establishment – 1937
Headquarters – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tagline – Good People to Grow With

23. Which state government has recently (in Dec ‘23) inaugurated the Kalaignar Centenary
Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus named after
former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi at Kilambakkam in Chennai.
• The bus terminus was inaugurated as part of the centenary birthday celebration of the former
Chief Minister who was also the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief.
• Born on June 3, 1924, Karunanidhi entered the Tamil Nadu assembly in 1957 and became the
chief minister in 1969 after then-chief minister and DMK leader CN Annadurai's death. He
passed away in 2018.

24. In which state Neora Valley National Park is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Odisha
3) Jharkhand
4) West Bengal
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) West Bengal
Explanation:
Neora Valley National Park is located in the Kalimpong district of West Bengal. It is one of the
richest biological zones in the entire Northeast.
• The southern boundaries of the Park are adjoining to the forests of Jalpaiguri district which
have connectivity with the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary and the Gorumara National Park.
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• Recently, the fresh image of a Royal Bengal Tiger, taken via trap cameras at the Neora Valley
National Park in the hills of West Bengal, has confirmed the presence of the big cats at an
altitude of 10,509 feet above sea level.

25. India is not a member of _______________.

1) World Trade Organization (WTO)
2) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB)
3) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(ICSID)
4) New Development Bank(NDB)
5) International Finance Corporation(IFC)
Answer- 3) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(ICSID)
Explanation:
India is a member of four of the five constituents of the World Bank Group viz., International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Development Association (IDA), International
Finance Corporation (IFC)and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).
• India is not a member of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
because of little exposure to investment disputes.
• ICSID is the world’s leading institution devoted to international investment dispute settlement.
States have agreed on ICSID as a forum for Investor-State dispute settlement in most
international investment treaties and in numerous investment laws and contracts.

26. The Reserve Bank of India was established on the recommendation of __________ committee.
1) Dhar Committee
2) Hilton-Young Commission
3) Percy Mistry Committee
4) Raghuram Rajan Committee
5) Narasimham Committee
Answer: 2) Hilton-Young Commission
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established based on the recommendations of the Hilton-Young
Commission, also known as the Royal Commission on Indian Currency and Finance.

27. As of January 2024, How many member countries are in the Asian Development Bank
(ADB)?
1) 35
2) 68
3) 58
4) 49
5) 50
Answer- 2) 68
Explanation:
About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
President – Masatsugu Asakawa
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Established in – 1966
Members – 68 member countries

28. In which state Kamlang Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Sikkim
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Kamlang Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary located in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It
was established in 1989 and covers an area of approximately 783 square kilometers.
i. The reserve is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including tigers, elephants, clouded leopards, and
several species of birds.

29. In which state ‘Karnala Bird Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Karnala Bird Sanctuary is located in the Raigad District of Maharashtra.
i. It is a habitat of woodland birds in the Western Ghats & was one of the favoured areas of well-known
ornithologist Dr Salim Ali.
ii. It also forms a catchment area of the Patalganga River.

30. The Unique Identification Authority of India is a statutory authority under which ministry?
1) Ministry of Science and Technology
2) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
3) Ministry of Rural Development
4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer- 2) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
Aadhaar is a Unique Identification number (UID) issued by the Unique Identification Authority of
India (UIDAI), which is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Aadhaar
(Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (“Aadhaar Act
2016”).
i. UIDAI was established on 12 July 2016 by the Government of India, under the Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

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