SSC CAPFS and DP - current events, national developments, international developments Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Which Indian state launched the 'Maha-Metro' project aimed at improving urban transport?

A) Gujarat B) Maharashtra C) Rajasthan D) Madhya Pradesh

2. The G20 Summit in 2023 was hosted by which country?

A) Japan B) Brazil C) India D) South Africa

3. What significant Indian space mission successfully landed near the lunar south pole in August 2023?

A) Mangalyaan-2 B) Chandrayaan-3 C) Aditya-L1 D) Gaganyaan-1

4. Which country recently hosted the COP28 climate summit?

A) Egypt B) United Arab Emirates C) Germany D) Canada

5. The 'Operation Kaveri' was launched by India to evacuate its citizens from which conflict-ridden nation?

A) Ukraine B) Sudan C) Yemen D) Afghanistan

6. India's first 3D printed post office was inaugurated in which city?

A) Mumbai B) Bengaluru C) Chennai D) Hyderabad

7. Which international organization released the 'World Happiness Report' in 2023?

A) World Bank B) International Monetary Fund C) United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network D) World Economic Forum

8. The 'Kirankiran' initiative, aimed at empowering women in rural areas, was launched in which Indian state?

A) Uttar Pradesh B) Bihar C) West Bengal D) Odisha

9. Which country assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for December 2023?

A) United States B) Russia C) China D) India

10. The 'Agni-V' missile, successfully test-fired by India, is a type of:

A) Surface-to-air missile B) Anti-tank missile C) Ballistic missile D) Cruise missile

11. Which nation became the first to successfully land a spacecraft on the far side of the Moon?

A) United States B) Russia C) China D) Japan

12. The 'Global Hunger Index' is published annually by which two organizations?

A) FAO and WHO B) IFPRI and Welthungerhilfe C) World Bank and IMF D) UNDP and UNICEF

13. India's first ever national security strategy document was reportedly being drafted in 2023. Which government body is primarily responsible for national security?

A) Ministry of Home Affairs B) Ministry of Defence C) Prime Minister's Office D) National Security Council Secretariat

14. The 'Startup20' engagement group, a key outcome of India's G20 Presidency, aims to foster collaboration among startups. Which city hosted the final Startup20 Summit?

A) New Delhi B) Bengaluru C) Gurugram D) Mumbai

15. Which country hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup?

A) France B) Canada C) Australia and New Zealand D) United States

16. The 'PM-WANI' scheme aims to provide affordable internet access across rural India. What does 'WANI' stand for?

A) Wireless Access Network Interface B) Wi-Fi Access Network Interface C) Wireless Access Network Initiative D) Wi-Fi Access Network Initiative

17. The 'International Year of Millets' was observed in which year, championed by India?

A) 2021 B) 2022 C) 2023 D) 2024

18. Which Indian state launched the 'Chalo School Chalein' campaign to increase school enrollment?

A) Assam B) Jharkhand C) Chhattisgarh D) Meghalaya

19. The 'Quad' grouping, comprising India, USA, Japan, and Australia, held its Leaders' Summit in 2023 in which city?

A) Tokyo B) Washington D.C. C) Sydney D) New Delhi

20. Which organization released the 'World Investment Report' in 2023, highlighting global investment trends?

A) World Trade Organization B) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) C) International Finance Corporation D) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

21. India's 'National Green Hydrogen Mission' was approved with a significant financial outlay. What is the primary goal of this mission?

A) To promote solar energy adoption B) To develop and deploy green hydrogen as a clean energy source C) To increase coal-based power generation D) To import fossil fuels

22. The 'Global South' concept gained prominence in international discourse. Which of the following best defines the Global South?

A) Developed countries in North America and Europe B) Countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, often facing developmental challenges C) Nordic countries with high human development index D) Island nations in the Pacific Ocean

23. Which Indian city hosted the 'Voice of the Global South Summit' in January 2023?

A) Mumbai B) Bengaluru C) New Delhi D) Kolkata

24. The 'Sankalp Saptaah' program, launched recently, aims to improve the implementation of government schemes in aspirational districts. Who launched this program?

A) President of India B) Prime Minister of India C) Union Home Minister D) Chief Justice of India

25. Which country successfully launched its first-ever commercial space station, 'Tiangong'?

A) Russia B) United States C) China D) Japan

26. The 'Digital India' initiative aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society. Which of these is a key component of Digital India?

A) Promoting traditional farming B) Increasing reliance on manual record-keeping C) Providing digital infrastructure, digital governance, and digital literacy D) Restricting internet access

27. The 'Mission LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) movement was launched to promote sustainable living. Which country is leading this initiative globally?

A) United States B) European Union C) India D) Canada

28. Which Indian state recently introduced the 'Chief Minister's Comprehensive Solar Power Policy'?

A) Kerala B) Tamil Nadu C) Andhra Pradesh D) Karnataka

29. The 'BRICS' group of nations includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and which other country?

A) Bangladesh B) Bhutan C) South Africa D) Sri Lanka

30. India's first underwater metro tunnel was inaugurated in which city?

A) Mumbai B) Kolkata C) Chennai D) Kochi

31. Which country is the largest producer of electricity from renewable sources globally, as of recent reports?

A) United States B) China C) India D) Germany

32. The 'National Logistics Policy' was launched by the Indian government to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the logistics sector. What is a key objective of this policy?

A) To increase import duties B) To promote road transport exclusively C) To improve India's ranking in the Logistics Performance Index D) To discourage inter-state trade

33. Which international organization declared 2024 as the 'International Year of Camelids'?

A) WHO B) FAO C) UNESCO D) UNICEF

34. The 'PM-KISAN' scheme provides direct income support to farmers. What is the amount of financial assistance provided per farmer per year?

A) ₹2,000 B) ₹4,000 C) ₹6,000 D) ₹10,000

35. Which Indian state launched the 'Pehla Kadam' and 'Pehli Udaan' schemes to support girl child education?

A) Maharashtra B) West Bengal C) Uttar Pradesh D) Madhya Pradesh

36. The 'Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity' (IPEF) was launched by the US. Which of these is NOT a pillar of IPEF?

A) Fair and Resilient Trade B) Supply Chain Resilience C) Clean Economy D) Military Alliance

37. Which country hosted the 2023 Asia Cup cricket tournament, with some matches played in Sri Lanka?

A) India B) Pakistan C) Bangladesh D) Sri Lanka

38. The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' (Women's Reservation Bill) was passed by the Indian Parliament. What percentage of seats does it reserve for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies?

A) 10% B) 20% C) 33% D) 50%

39. The 'COP28' summit concluded with a historic agreement to transition away from fossil fuels. Which city hosted COP28?

A) Riyadh B) Doha C) Dubai D) Abu Dhabi

40. Which Indian state launched the 'Har Ghar Jal Yojana' to ensure piped water supply to every household?

A) Goa B) Gujarat C) Rajasthan D) Punjab

41. The 'Global Climate Risk Index' is published by which German environmental organization?

A) Greenpeace Germany B) Germanwatch C) WWF Germany D) BUND

42. India's first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, was commissioned in which year?

A) 2019 B) 2020 C) 2021 D) 2022

43. The 'Jan Dhan Yojana' is a financial inclusion scheme that aims to provide access to banking, insurance, and pension. What is the primary objective?

A) To promote stock market investment B) To ensure every household has a bank account C) To provide loans for luxury goods D) To restrict access to financial services

44. Which country successfully launched the 'SLIM' (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) mission in 2023?

A) South Korea B) India C) Japan D) China

45. The 'Atal Pension Yojana' is a social security scheme primarily for:

A) Government employees B) Organized sector workers C) Unorganized sector workers D) Students

46. Which Indian state launched the 'Mukhyamantri Siksha Protsahan Yojana' to support students' educational pursuits?

A) Assam B) Jharkhand C) Odisha D) Chhattisgarh

47. The 'World Health Assembly' (WHA) is the decision-making body of which international organization?

A) World Trade Organization (WTO) B) International Labour Organization (ILO) C) World Health Organization (WHO) D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

48. India's G20 Presidency theme was 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', which translates to:

A) Unity in Diversity B) One Earth, One Family, One Future C) Progress for All D) Global Cooperation

49. The 'e-Sanjeevani' platform is an initiative by the Indian government to provide:

A) Online education services B) Online legal consultations C) Online doctor consultations D) Online agricultural advisory

50. Which nation hosted the 'SCO' (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit in 2023?

A) Kazakhstan B) India C) China D) Russia

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