News Updates

1.What is Alzheimer’s disease, recently seen in the news?

[A] A progressive brain condition affecting memory and cognitive skills

[B] A disorder primarily affecting the lungs

[C] A contagious viral infection

[D] A type of cancer

Answer: A [A progressive brain condition affecting memory and cognitive skills]

2.Recently, which state government has signed a MoU with NTPC for green hydrogen and renewable energy development?

[A] Rajasthan

[B] Maharashtra

[C] Uttar Pradesh

[D] Haryana

Answer: B [Maharashtra ]

3.Shumang Leela, recently seen in the news, is a traditional form of theatre performed in which state?

[A] Mizoram

[B] Sikkim

[C] Assam

[D] Manipur

 Answer: D [Manipur]

4.Which country lifted the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy in 2023?

[A] India

[B] South Africa

[C] Australia

[D] England

Answer: C [Australia]

5.Which football player recently scored his 100th international goal for his country and his 800th career goal?

[A] Cristiano Ronaldo

[B] Kylian Mbappé

[C] Lionel Messi

[D] Neymar

Answer: C [Lionel Messi]

6.Scientists from which institution sequenced the draft genome of four native Indian cow breeds?

[A] IIT Madras

[B] IISc Bengaluru

[C] IISER Bhopal

[D] NIV Pune

Answer: C [IISER Bhopal]

7.Which planet has the highest number of moons, as of 2023?

[A] Saturn

[B] Jupiter

[C] Mars

[D] Venus

Answer: B [Jupiter]

8.What is the name of the fungus that grows in the vicinity of bakeries and distilleries?

[A] Bakery Fungus

[B] Whiskey Fungus

[C] Distilled Fungus

[D] Beer Fungus

Answer: B [Whiskey Fungus]

9.During whose reign the Third Buddhist Council was organized?

[A] Ashoka

[B] Kalasoka

[C] Ajatsatru

[D] Kanishka

Answer: A [ Ashoka ]

10.Which African country recently announced demonetization to address corruption and bring down inflation?

[A] Egypt

[B] Nigeria

[C] South Africa

[D] Tanzania

 Answer: B [Nigeria]