July Monthly CA 2 — ca quiz Current Affairs

50 Questions • 30 Minutes • Current Affairs Mock Test in Hindi and English

Sample Questions from this Test

Question 1:

Which of the following became the first Indian state to use face authentication for ration distribution under the Public Distribution System (PDS)?
A.Haryana
B.Himachal Pradesh
C.Gujarat
D.Kerala

• Key Fact:
Himachal Pradesh became the first state in India to implement Aadhaar-based face authentication for PDS ration distribution.

• Supporting Detail:
This ensures that the right beneficiaries receive their monthly food grains without fingerprint mismatch issues.

• Why wrong options are wrong:
Gujarat and Kerala lead in digital setups, but Himachal pioneered this specific facial recognition for PDS.

• Exam Trick:
Associate 'Face ID' for rations with the hilly terrain of 'Himachal' where fingerprint scanners often fail due to cold weather.

Question 2:

Who was appointed as the new Chief of the Army Staff of India in July 2024?
A.General Manoj Pande
B.General Upendra Dwivedi
C.General Sanjay Vatsayan
D.General Anil Chauhan

• Key Fact:
General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the new Chief of the Army Staff.

• Supporting Detail:
He succeeded General Manoj Pande upon his retirement.

• Why wrong options are wrong:
Manoj Pande is the former chief. Anil Chauhan is the CDS. Sanjay Vatsayan is associated with the Navy.

• Exam Trick:
Remember 'Upendra' as the 'upper' most head of the Indian Army.

Question 3:

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Phenome India National Biobank':
1. It was developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
2. It aims to store biological samples and health data specifically for population-based research in India.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2

• Key Fact:
Both statements are correct. CSIR launched the Phenome India National Biobank.

• Supporting Detail:
It will store biological samples like blood and DNA, along with lifestyle data, starting with 10,000 participants.

• Why wrong options are wrong:
N/A (Both statements are factually verified from CSIR guidelines).

• Additional Info:
It is inspired by the UK Biobank to provide customized healthcare solutions based on Indian genetics.

Question 4:

The 'Talaash' initiative, aimed at providing life skills and self-esteem hubs, is a collaborative effort between National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) and which organization?
A.NITI Aayog
B.Piramal Foundation
C.Reliance Foundation
D.Tata Trusts

• Key Fact:
The Talaash initiative is a joint effort between NESTS and the Piramal Foundation.

• Supporting Detail:
It is targeted towards improving life skills and aptitudes for tribal students across India.

• Why wrong options are wrong:
Tata Trusts and NITI Aayog are heavily involved in education, making them strong distractors.

• Exam Trick:
Talaash (Search) for tribal talent is funded by Piramal.

Question 5:

Who authored the recently released book 'The New World: 21st Century Global Order and India'?
A.S. Jaishankar
B.Ram Madhav
C.Shashi Tharoor
D.Amit Shah

• Key Fact:
The book 'The New World: 21st Century Global Order and India' is authored by Ram Madhav.

• Supporting Detail:
Ram Madhav is a prominent BJP National General Secretary and thinker on geopolitical issues.

• Why wrong options are wrong:
S. Jaishankar frequently writes on foreign policy (e.g., The India Way), making him the most tempting incorrect option.

• Exam Trick:
Do not automatically guess S. Jaishankar for every foreign policy book; Ram Madhav wrote this specific title.

Question 6:

Where is India's first Equine Disease Free Zone (EDFZ) established to facilitate the export of horses?
A.Pune Cantonment
B.Meerut Cantonment
C.Ambala Cantonment
D.Gwalior Cantonment

• Key Fact:
India's first Equine Disease Free Compartment has been established at the Meerut Cantonment in Uttar Pradesh.

• Supporting Detail:
It was created by the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) and recognized by the World Organisation for Animal Health.

• Related Concept:
This allows India to easily export horses for international equestrian events without lengthy quarantine delays.

• Exam Trick:
Associate 'Meerut' with 'Military horses' (Equine).

Question 7:

Which of the following books is an autobiography of India's first Master of Wine, Sonal Holland?
A.A Glass Apart
B.The Wine Maker's Journey
C.One in a Billion
D.Vintage India

• Key Fact:
Sonal Holland launched her memoir titled 'One in a Billion'.

• Supporting Detail:
She is recognized as India's first and only Master of Wine.

• Why wrong options are wrong:
The other options are fabricated titles related to wine to distract candidates.

• Exam Trick:
Remember she is the only one in India to hold this title, hence 'One in a Billion'.

Question 8:

Which state recently launched the 'Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana' providing Rs. 1 lakh annual healthcare cover for every family irrespective of income?
A.Punjab
B.Haryana
C.Rajasthan
D.Himachal Pradesh

• Key Fact:
Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched the 'Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana'.

• Supporting Detail:
Unlike other schemes, this provides a flat Rs 1 lakh healthcare cover to all families annually, regardless of their income status.

• Why wrong options are wrong:
Rajasthan has the Chiranjeevi Yojana (now Ayushman Bharat MMAY) which has a different coverage amount.

• Exam Trick:
'Sehat' (Health) for all without income limits = Punjab.

Question 9:

Who among the following was appointed as the first woman Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU?
A.Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit
B.Uma Kanjilal
C.Najma Akhtar
D.Naima Khatoon

• Key Fact:
Prof. Uma Kanjilal became the first woman to be appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

• Why wrong options are wrong:
Santishree D. Pandit is the first woman VC of JNU. Najma Akhtar was VC of Jamia Millia Islamia.

• Exam Trick:
Associate the name 'Uma' with 'IGNOU' to remember this specific first-woman appointment.

Question 10:

Which Indian city's municipal corporation launched the AI-based project 'Saarthi' for traffic management?
A.Indore
B.Bengaluru
C.Visakhapatnam
D.Hyderabad

• Key Fact:
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) launched the AI-based project 'Saarthi'.

• Supporting Detail:
It aims to optimize traffic signals and reduce congestion using real-time artificial intelligence monitoring.

• Why wrong options are wrong:
Bengaluru and Hyderabad are IT hubs, making them obvious but incorrect guesses for tech-related municipal projects.

• Exam Trick:
'Saarthi' (Charioteer) guides the traffic in coastal Visakhapatnam.

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