Master your Daily Current affairs - 7th Jan 2025
1. What is the primary purpose of the Open Data Kit (ODK) platform used by the CAG?
a) To facilitate online tax payments
b) To enhance transparency and accountability in public spending
c) To manage employee records in government offices
d) To track the performance of private companies
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2. The Open Data Kit (ODK) platform is integrated with which of the following systems operated by the CAG?
a) NICNET
b) e-Courts System
c) OIOS (One Indian Audit and Accounts Operating System)
d) PRAGATI Portal
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3. In which sector was the ODK toolkit recently deployed to gather audit evidence and assess performance?
a) Agriculture
b) Health – AIIMS Mangalagiri and AIIMS Bibinagar
c) Transport
d) Education
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4. What is the primary objective of the Har Ghar Lakhpati scheme launched by the State Bank of India (SBI)?
a) To provide short-term loans to small businesses
b) To promote credit card usage among youth
c) To offer insurance coverage for farmers
d) To accumulate Rs 1 lakh or multiples thereof through recurring deposits
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5. Who is eligible for the SBI Patrons scheme?
a) Customers under 18 years of age
b) Senior citizens aged 80 years and above
c) Working professionals aged 25-50 years
d) First-time homebuyers
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6. What is the minimum and maximum tenure for recurring deposits under the Har Ghar Lakhpati scheme?
a) 6 months to 5 years
b) 12 months to 120 months
c) 3 months to 24 months
d) 2 years to 8 years
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7. Methylcobalamin is a naturally occurring form of which vitamin?
a) Vitamin C
b) Vitamin B6
c) Vitamin B12
d) Vitamin D
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8. Which of the following is NOT a food source of Methylcobalamin?
a) Fish
b) Milk and milk products
c) Fruits
d) Eggs
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9. What is one of the primary uses of Methylcobalamin in healthcare?
a) Treatment of scurvy
b) Supplementation in vitamin B12 deficiency and neuropathy
c) Lowering blood pressure
d) Calcium absorption
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10. Under which Act was the Export Inspection Council (EIC) established by the Government of India?
a) Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992
b) Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963
c) Essential Commodities Act, 1955
d) Customs Act, 1962
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11. Which ministry oversees the functioning of the Export Inspection Council (EIC)?
a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
b) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
d) Ministry of Finance
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12. Which of the following products require mandatory certification by the Export Inspection Council for export?
a) Textiles and handicrafts
b) Automobiles and components
c) Electronics and machinery
d) Fish and fishery products, meat, dairy products, and honey
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13. What is the primary objective of the Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) implemented by EPFO?
a) To increase pension amounts annually by linking them to inflation rates.
b) To enable pensioners to withdraw pensions from any bank or branch nationwide without physical verification.
c) To provide loans and financial assistance to pensioners through EPFO’s network.
d) To decentralize pension disbursement across multiple banking networks.
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14. Which of the following statements regarding the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is correct? 1. EPFO operates under the Ministry of Finance. 2. The Central Board of Trustees, which administers EPFO, includes representatives from the government, employers, and employees. 3. The EPFO administers three key schemes, including the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI). Select the correct option:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
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15. Which of the following benefits is associated with the Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS)?
a) Pension disbursement will require transfer of Pension Payment Orders (PPO) when a pensioner relocates.
b) Pensioners need to visit banks physically every year for verification to continue receiving their pension.
c) Pensioners can withdraw pensions from any bank, and pensions are credited immediately upon release.
d) Pension disbursement is restricted to specific regions based on the EPFO zonal office.
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16. What is the primary objective of the ‘Baanknet’ portal launched by the government?
a) To provide direct loans to individuals and businesses.
b) To consolidate and streamline the e-auction of properties by public sector banks (PSBs).
c) To facilitate agricultural subsidies and rural development programs.
d) To provide public sector employment listings.
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17. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Baanknet portal?
a) Dashboard for Spend Analytics and MIS reports.
b) Automated payment gateway and KYC integration.
c) Direct agricultural equipment subsidies for farmers.
d) Call centre facility with callback options for customer support.
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18. Consider the following statements regarding the Polavaram Project: 1. The Polavaram Project is built on the Krishna River to address water scarcity in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. 2. The project aims to generate 960 MW of hydropower and provide irrigation benefits. 3. It has been accorded national project status by the central government. Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
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19. Which astronomer is credited with first observing the Quadrantid Meteor Shower in the 1830s?
a) Edmond Halley
b) Adolphe Quetelet
c) Nicolaus Copernicus
d) Johannes Kepler
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20. Consider the following statements regarding the Export Inspection Council (EIC): 1. The EIC was established under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963. 2. It functions as the official export certification body of India, ensuring the quality and safety of exported products. 3. The EIC operates under the Ministry of External Affairs. Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
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21. Which of the following products require mandatory certification by the Export Inspection Council (EIC)? 1. Fish and fishery products 2. Dairy products and honey 3. Poultry meat products and egg products 4. Textiles and electronics Select the correct option:
a) 2 and 4 only
b) 1, 2, and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
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22. Which of the following cities host Export Inspection Agencies (EIAs) that operate under the Export Inspection Council (EIC)? 1. Mumbai 2. Kolkata 3. Bengaluru 4. Delhi Select the correct option:
a) 1, 2, and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
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23. Consider the following statements regarding Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata): 1. Cowpea is a leguminous crop that can grow in drought-prone areas and improve soil fertility. 2. It originated and was domesticated in Southern Africa and later spread to Asia and West Africa. 3. Nigeria accounts for the largest production and consumption of cowpea worldwide. Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
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24. What was the significance of ISRO’s recent experiment with Cowpea seeds onboard PSLV-C60 POEM-4?
a) To study the effect of radiation on cowpea growth in space
b) To develop genetically modified cowpea for drought resistance
c) To observe germination under microgravity conditions
d) To test the impact of cowpea on other plant growth in space
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25. Which of the following conditions are suitable for cultivating cowpea? 1. Well-drained loam or slightly heavy soil 2. Sandy soil in colder climates for earlier maturity 3. High rainfall and waterlogged conditions Select the correct option:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
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