Q.241
Medium
Which Indian bank received the 'Global Systemically Important Bank' (G-SIB) status in 2024?
A
ICICI Bank
B
Axis Bank
C
HDFC Bank
D
State Bank of India
Correct Answer:
C. HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank was designated as a Global Systemically Important Bank by the Financial Stability Board in 2024, reflecting its systemic importance.
Q.242
Medium
India's first underwater metro tunnel was inaugurated in which city in 2024?
A
Mumbai
B
Kolkata
C
Chennai
D
Kochi
Correct Answer:
B. Kolkata
Explanation:
Kolkata inaugurated India's first underwater metro tunnel as part of the Kolkata Metro Rail expansion project in 2024.
Which Indian film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival 2024?
A
Article 370
B
All We Imagine as Light
C
The Shameless
D
Aavesham
Correct Answer:
B. All We Imagine as Light
Explanation:
The Malayalam film 'All We Imagine as Light' directed by Payal Kapadia won the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Q.244
Medium
What was the primary focus of India's Union Budget 2024-2025?
A
Agricultural subsidies
B
Infrastructure development and skilling
C
Defence spending
D
Educational reforms
Correct Answer:
B. Infrastructure development and skilling
Explanation:
The Union Budget 2024-2025 emphasized infrastructure development, job creation, and skilling initiatives as major focus areas.
Q.245
Medium
India successfully conducted which type of test in March 2024?
A
Submarine-launched ballistic missile test
B
Anti-satellite missile test
C
Hypersonic missile test
D
Cruise missile test
Correct Answer:
A. Submarine-launched ballistic missile test
Explanation:
India successfully tested the K-15 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) in March 2024, enhancing its naval strategic capabilities.
Q.246
Medium
Which Indian state was granted the status of India's first 'Cancer Hub'?
A
Karnataka
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Telangana
D
Maharashtra
Correct Answer:
C. Telangana
Explanation:
Telangana was designated as India's first Cancer Hub in 2024 to develop comprehensive cancer care infrastructure and research facilities.
Q.247
Medium
Who became the Chief Justice of India in 2024?
A
Justice DY Chandrachud
B
Justice Sanjiv Khanna
C
Justice Arvind Kumar Mishra
D
Justice AS Oit
Correct Answer:
B. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Explanation:
Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the Chief Justice of India in 2024, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud.
Which Indian athlete won the most medals at the Paris Olympics 2024?
A
Neeraj Chopra
B
Mirabai Chanu
C
Manu Bhaker
D
PV Sindhu
Correct Answer:
C. Manu Bhaker
Explanation:
Manu Bhaker won 2 bronze medals in shooting at the Paris Olympics 2024 (25m pistol and mixed team pistol events), being India's most successful athlete at the Games.
In which city was the G20 Summit 2024 held under India's presidency?
A
New Delhi
B
Mumbai
C
Bangalore
D
Hyderabad
Correct Answer:
A. New Delhi
Explanation:
The G20 Summit 2024 was held in New Delhi, where India continued its G20 presidency and discussed global economic issues.
Who won the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) championship?
A
Mumbai Indians
B
Kolkata Knight Riders
C
Chennai Super Kings
D
Delhi Capitals
Correct Answer:
B. Kolkata Knight Riders
Explanation:
Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL 2024 championship, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final held in Chennai.
