In 2024, which Indian state was granted the status of 'Aspirational District'?
ABihar
BOdisha
CUttar Pradesh
DMultiple states
Correct Answer:
D. Multiple states
EXPLANATION
The Government of India continues to identify and support multiple aspirational districts across different states for development through NITI Aayog's Aspirational Districts Programme.
In 2024, which Asian country announced plans to establish a new capital city to replace its current overpopulated capital?
AIndia
BIndonesia
CMyanmar
DThailand
Correct Answer:
B. Indonesia
EXPLANATION
Indonesia has been developing Nusantara as its new capital city to replace Jakarta, with ongoing construction and relocation plans continuing through 2024-2025.
Which geopolitical region is known as 'The Fertile Crescent'?
ASoutheast Asia
BMiddle East (Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel)
CCentral Asia
DSub-Saharan Africa
Correct Answer:
B. Middle East (Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel)
EXPLANATION
The Fertile Crescent, spanning parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, was home to ancient civilizations and is historically significant as a cradle of civilization.