#Ch. 01: PM Modi – Most Followed Leader on X with over 100 Million Followers.
Q-01) Who is the most followed world leader on the social media site X?
a) Joe Biden
b) Pope Francis
c) Narendra Modi
d) Taylor Swift
Answer: c) Narendra Modi
Explanation: Narendra Modi has over 100 million followers on the social media site X, making him the most followed world leader on this platform.
Q-02) How many new followers did PM Modi gain on platform X in the past three years?
a) 10 million
b) 20 million
c) 30 million
d) 50 million
Answer: c) 30 million
Explanation: In the past three years, PM Modi gained about 30 million new followers on platform X, highlighting his growing influence and popularity.
Q-03) Which of the following groups is mentioned as engaging with PM Modi’s content on platform X?
a) Only Indian politicians
b) Celebrities and sports stars
c) Only world leaders
d) Only regular people
Answer: b) Celebrities and sports stars
Explanation: Besides other politicians and leaders, celebrities, sports stars, and regular people around the world connect with PM Modi’s content on platform X.
Q-04) Since when has Narendra Modi been interacting with his followers on platform X?
a) 2005
b) 2007
c) 2009
d) 2011
Answer: c) 2009
Explanation: Narendra Modi has been interacting with his followers on platform X since 2009, using the platform effectively to build his online presence.
Q-05) What is a key reason for PM Modi’s rise in fame on platform X?
a) Paid promotions
b) Use of bots
c) Interactive online persona
d) Viral videos
Answer: c) Interactive online persona
Explanation: PM Modi’s easygoing and interactive online persona is a major factor behind his significant rise in fame on platform X, as he directly engages with his followers.
#Ch. 02: INS Delhi Wins Best Ship of Eastern Fleet 2024.
Q-06) Which ship was named the Best Ship of the Eastern Fleet in 2024?
a) INS Shivalik
b) INS Kavaratti
c) INS Sumedha
d) INS Delhi
Answer: d) INS Delhi
Explanation: Due to its excellent performance and operational tasks, INS Delhi was named the Best Ship of the Eastern Fleet in the 2024 Fleet Awards Function.
Q-07) Who was the Chief Guest at the Fleet Awards Function in 2024?
a) Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar
b) Vice-Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar
c) Admiral Karambir Singh
d) Vice-Admiral R. Hari Kumar
Answer: b) Vice-Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar
Explanation: Vice-Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command, was the Chief Guest at the event.
Q-08) Which ship was praised as the Best Ship in the category of Corvettes, OPVs, and LSTs?
a) INS Shivalik
b) INS Sumedha
c) INS Kavaratti
d) INS Sumitra
Answer: c) INS Kavaratti
Explanation: INS Kavaratti was acknowledged as the Best Ship in the category of Corvettes, OPVs, and LSTs for its outstanding performance.
Q–09) Which ships were praised for their spirit and undertaking difficult tasks throughout the year?
a) INS Delhi, INS Kavaratti, and INS Sumitra
b) INS Shivalik, INS Sumedha, and INS Sumitra
c) INS Kavaratti, INS Shivalik, and INS Sumedha
d) INS Shivalik, INS Delhi, and INS Sumedha
Answer: b) INS Shivalik, INS Sumedha, and INS Sumitra
Explanation: INS Shivalik, INS Sumedha, and INS Sumitra were praised for being the most spirited ships in the Sunrise Fleet and for undertaking a wide range of challenging tasks throughout the year.
Q-10) When was INS Delhi commissioned into the Indian Navy?
a) November 15, 1995
b) November 15, 1996
c) November 15, 1997
d) November 15, 1998
Answer: c) November 15, 1997
Explanation: INS Delhi, a guided-missile frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on November 15, 1997.
#Ch. 03: MANAS – India’s First toll-free National Anti-Narcotics Helpline.
Q-11) What is the name of India’s first-ever toll-free national helpline for narcotics-related issues?
a) MADAK
b) NCB Helpline
c) MANAS
d) NCORD
Answer: c) MANAS
Explanation: The helpline is called MANAS (Madak Padarth Nisedh Asuchna Kendra), or the Narcotics Prohibition Intelligence Centre.
Q-12) When is the launch of the MANAS helpline set to happen?
a) July 15
b) July 18
c) July 20
d) July 25
Answer: b) July 18
Explanation: The launch of the MANAS helpline is set to happen on July 18 during the seventh meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD).
Q-13) What is the specific phone number for the MANAS helpline?
a) 1000
b) 1111
c) 1933
d) 2024
Answer: c) 1933
Explanation: The specific phone number for the MANAS helpline is 1933.
Q-14) What is the main goal of the MANAS helpline?
a) To provide medical assistance for drug addicts
b) To facilitate reporting of drug-related crimes
c) To offer counseling services
d) To distribute information about drug laws
Answer: b) To facilitate reporting of drug-related crimes
Explanation: MANAS is designed to give people a safe and easy way to report drug-related activities such as illegal dealing, selling, buying, storing, making, and growing drugs.
Q-15) Which of the following events coincides with the launch of the MANAS helpline?
a) The opening of the NCB’s new zonal office in Srinagar
b) The release of a new anti-drug law
c) The establishment of a new drug rehabilitation center
d) The initiation of a new drug awareness campaign
Answer: a) The opening of the NCB’s new zonal office in Srinagar
Explanation: Along with the launch of the MANAS helpline, the NCB’s new zonal office in Srinagar is also opening, and the NCB’s annual report for 2023 is being made public.
#Ch. 04: India Ranks Third in Global Forest Area Gains
#Q-16) What is the annual rate of new forest addition in India from 2010 to 2020?
a) 1,937,000 hectares
b) 446,000 hectares
c) 266,000 hectares
d) 6,687 hectares
Answer: c) 266,000 hectares
Explanation: India added 266,000 hectares of new forest each year from 2010 to 2020, making it the third country in the world in terms of forest area growth according to the FAO.
#Q-17) Which two countries are ahead of India in terms of forest area growth?
a) China and Brazil
b) Australia and Vietnam
c) China and Australia
d) United States and France
Answer: c) China and Australia
Explanation: China and Australia lead the rankings for forest area growth, with China adding 1,937,000 hectares and Australia adding 446,000 hectares annually.
#Q-18) What percentage did Indonesia’s rainforests shrink by in 2023?
a) 50%
b) 23%
c) 8.4%
d) 6.687%
Answer: c) 8.4%
Explanation: In 2023, Indonesia’s rainforests shrank by 8.4%, indicating a reduction in deforestation rates in the region.
#Q-19) What is one of the major threats to U.S. forests according to the FAO?
a) Wildfires
b) Pests and diseases
c) Deforestation
d) Climate change
Answer: b) Pests and diseases
Explanation: The FAO identified pests and diseases as major threats to U.S. forests, with significant losses expected by 2027.
#Q-20) Where is the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) located?
a) New York, USA
b) Geneva, Switzerland
c) Rome, Italy
d) Paris, France
Answer: c) Rome, Italy
Explanation: The FAO’s headquarters is located in Rome, Italy, and it is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to defeating hunger and improving food security worldwide.
#Ch. 05: Who is Manolo Marquez, Head Coach of the Indian Football Team?
#Q-21) When will Manolo Marquez officially assume the role of head coach of the Indian men’s football team?
a) Immediately after the announcement
b) After the 2024-25 Indian Super League season
c) At the beginning of the 2024-25 Indian Super League season
d) After the 2023-24 Indian Super League season
Answer: b) After the 2024-25 Indian Super League season
Explanation: Manolo Marquez will take over as head coach of the Indian men’s football team after the conclusion of the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season.
#Q-22) Which club did Manolo Marquez lead to its first ISL championship in 2022?a) FC Goa
b) Hyderabad FC
c) Las Palmas
d) Mohun Bagan
Answer: b) Hyderabad FC
Explanation: Manolo Marquez led Hyderabad FC to its first Indian Super League (ISL) championship in 2022.
#Q-23) Which club did Manolo Marquez coach after his tenure at Hyderabad FC?
a) Mohun Bagan
b) Espanyol
c) FC Goa
d) Las Palmas B
Answer: c) FC Goa
Explanation: After coaching Hyderabad FC, Manolo Marquez went on to coach FC Goa, where the team finished third in the league and reached the semifinals of the playoffs.
#Q-24) Before coming to India, in which countries other than Spain did Manolo Marquez gain coaching experience?
a) Thailand and Croatia
b) Italy and Portugal
c) Brazil and Mexico
d) Germany and France
Answer: a) Thailand and Croatia
Explanation: Prior to his coaching career in India, Manolo Marquez gained international experience in Thailand and Croatia.
#Q-25) In what year did the All India Football Federation (AIFF) become a member of FIFA?a) 1937
b) 1954
c) 1948
d) 1960
Answer: c) 1948
Explanation: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) became a member of FIFA in 1948.
These questions and answers cover key information from the text, focusing on Manolo Marquez’s career, his achievements, and the role of the AIFF in Indian football.