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s of vehicles 
 
traveling on Punjab's highways. 
 
 
 
(B) 
 
Punjab government has launched the Sadak Surakhya 
Force (SSF). This is the first such force in the country. The 
1,600-strong force would be deployed across a 5,500 km 
road network of national highways and state highways 
in Punjab. It comprises 129 vehicles including 116 high-
end Toyota Hilux vehicles equipped with state-of-the-art 
gadgets and linked to the nearest trauma centres to 
help accident victims. SSF teams would be deployed 
every 30 kilometres to assist accident victims and ensure 
that the latter get medical treatment within 15 minutes. 
 
51. 
Which of the following had launched the “100 Days 100 
Pays” campaign? 
(A) Union Ministry of Rural Development 
(B) Reserve Bank of India 
(C) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development 
 
Authority 
(D)  Security And Exchange Board of India 
 
(B) Reserve Bank of India 
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a new 
effort called the '100 Days 100 Pays' campaign, which 
aims to facilitate the retrieval and settlement of the top 
100 unclaimed deposits in every bank across the country 
within 100 days. 
 
52. 
Which of the following countries has contributed to 
the development of Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project 
(JNPP)? 
 
(A)  USA 
(B)  Germany 
 
(C)  France 
(D)  U.K 
 
 
(C)  France 
 
Recently, the Centre has given in-principle (first step) 
approval for setting up of six nuclear power reactors at 
Jaitapur in Maharashtra. The Jaitpur Project is a key 
component of the strategic partnership between India 
and France. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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53. 
Which of the following individuals did not get the 
Padma Vibhushan Award for 2024 in the Art category? 
 
(A)  Ms. Vyjayantimala Bali 
 
(B)  Ms. Padma Subrahmanyam 
 
(C)  Shri Konidela Chiranjeevi 
 
(D)  Parbati Baruah 
 
 
(D)  Parbati Baruah 
▪ 
 
A total of 132 Padma awards have been announced 
— five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 
110 Padma Shri. 
▪ 
 
The five Padma Vibhushan Awardees for 2024: 
→ Ms. Vyjayantimala Bali 
Art  
→ Shri Konidela Chiranjeevi 
Art  
→ Shri M Venkaiah Naidu 
Public Affairs 
→ Shri Bindeshwar Pathak 
Social Work 
 
 
(Posthumous) 
→ Ms. Padma Subrahmanyam 
Art 
 
 
54. 
With reference to the India-France relationship, 
consider the following statements: 
 
1. 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the strategic 
 
partnership of India-France ties. 
 
2. 2024 was the sixth time that a French leader will be 
 
the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations. 
 
3. Rajasthan continues to lead among all Indian 
 
destinations for French tourists. 
 
4. The two sides have also agreed to establish a 
 
partnership on Small Modular Reactors (SMR) and 
 
Advanced Modular Reactors (AMR). 
 
Which of the statements given above are correct? 
 
(A)  Only 1, 2 and 3 
(B)  Only 1, 3 and 4 
 
(C)  Only 2, 3 and 4 
(D)  All 1, 2, 3 and 4 
 
 
(D)  All 1, 2, 3 and 4 
▪ 
Macron’s visit caps a milestone year for India-France 
ties - the 25th anniversary of their strategic 
partnership. The India-France Strategic Partnership, 
the first that India signed with any western country, 
has seen considerable progress in bilateral, regional 
and international contexts.  
▪ 
This will be the sixth time that a French leader will be 
the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations.  
▪ 
About 2.5 lakh French travelled to India in 2019 while 
about 7 lakh Indians went to France for tourism. 
Rajasthan continues to lead among all Indian 
destinations for French tourists.  
▪ 
The two sides have also agreed to establish a 
partnership on Small Modular Reactors (SMR) and 
Advanced Modular Reactors (AMR).  
55. 
India and which country on 1 January 2024 exchanged 
lists of nuclear installations that cannot be attacked in 
the event of hostilities? 
(A) China 
(B) Pakistan 
(C)  USA 
(D)  Russia 
 
(B) Pakistan 
 
56. 
Which state has been ranked first for the third 
consecutive year in recording the highest entry rate 
on the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System 
platform? 
(A) Kerala 
(B) Gujarat 
(C)  Uttar Pradesh 
(D)  Tamil Nadu 
 
(C)  Uttar Pradesh 
 
57. 
With 
reference 
to 
Exercise 
‘DESERT 
CYCLONE’ 
conducted in January 2024, consider the following 
statements: 
1.  It was the 1st edition of the India-Saudi Arabia Joint 
 
Military Exercise. 
2.  The Exercise was conducted in Rajasthan. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
(A) 1 only 
(B) 2 only 
 
(C)  1 and 2 both 
(D) Neither 1 nor 2 
 
 
(B) 2 only 
 
The 1st edition of exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’ was held 
in Mahajan, Rajasthan from 2nd to 15th January 2024 
between India and UAE. Exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’ 
signifies further strengthening of bonds of friendship 
and trust between India and the UAE. The Exercise aims 
to achieve shared security objectives and foster bilateral 
relations between two friendly nations. 
 
58. 
Félix Tshisekedi was reelected as the president of: 
(A) Ghana 
(B) Angola 
(C)  Nigeria 
(D)  DR Congo 
 
(D)  DR Congo 
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi 
has been re-elected for a second term after getting more 
than 73% of the vote. 
 
59. 
Who has become the oldest player to hold the No. 1 in 
men’s Tennis doubles ranking? 
 
(A)  Yuki Bhambri 
(B)  Stan Wawrinka 
 
(C)  Rohan Bopanna 
(D)  Venus Williams 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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(C)  Rohan Bopanna 
 
At 43 years and 331 days, Bopanna is the oldest world 
No. 1 in men’s tennis. He is also the fourth Indian tennis 
player after Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania 
Mirza to reach the top of the tennis rankings. All four are 
also the only Indian Grand Slam winners. 
 
60. 
Which three countries participated in exercise ‘Desert 
Knight’ conducted in January 2024 over the Arabian 
Sea? 
 
(A)  India, USA and France 
(B)  India, Australia & USA  
 
(C)  India, UAE and USA 
(D) India, UAE and France  
 
 
(D) India, UAE and France 
 
On 23 Jan 24, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted 
Exercise Desert Knight along with French Air and Space 
Force (FASF) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force 
over the Arabian Sea against the backdrop of the rising 
global concerns over Houthi militants targeting several 
commercial vessels in the strategic waterways in the 
region. While the French participation included the 
Rafale fighter aircraft and a Multi Role Tanker Transport, 
the UAE Air Force fielded the F-16. 
 
61. 
Recently Lake Retba was in news because of threat of 
extinction due to increase in Nitrate level and 
pollution. It is located in which country? 
 
(A)  Senegal 
(B)  Kenya 
 
(C)  Tanzania 
(D)  Uganda 
 
 
(A)  Senegal 
 
Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose, is situated 
approximately 35km from Dakar, Senegal, and is famous 
for the pink colour of its waters. Lake Retba is separated 
only by some narrow dunes from the Atlantic Ocean. 
 
62. 
The Government of India has decided to introduce 
WHO's recommended treatment regimen comprises 
three drugs dapsone, rifampicin and clofazimine for 
which disease? 
 
(A)  Rubella 
(B)  Tuberculosis 
 
(C)  Leprosy 
(D)  Lymphatic Filariasis 
 
 
(C)  Leprosy 
 
The Government of India has decided to introduce a 
three-drug regimen for leprosy treatment. Government 
aims to stop the transmission of leprosy at the sub-
national level by 2027, three years ahead of the deadline 
for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The WHO’s 
recommended treatment regimen consists of three 
drugs — dapsone, rifampicin and clofazimine.  
63. 
In January 2024, which Islamic country has announced 
to open first alcohol store for non-Muslim diplomats? 
 
(A)  Qatar 
(B)  Saudi Arabia 
 
(C)  UAE 
(D)  Kuwait 
 
 
(B)  Saudi Arabia 
 
Saudi Arabia is set to open its inaugural alcohol store in 
the capital city, Riyadh, marking a significant departure 
from the country's traditional stance on alcohol 
consumption. However, the store is designed exclusively 
for non-Muslim diplomats. 
 
64. 
Which of the following has launched Operation 
Sarvashakti? 
 
(A)  Indian Navy 
(B)  Election Commission 
 
(C)  RBI 
(D)  Indian Army 
 
 
(D)  Indian Army 
 
 
65. 
Which state's 60 Parachute Field Hospital has been 
chosen for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda 
Prabandhan Puraskar-2024? 
 
(A)  Uttar Pradesh 
(B)  Gujarat 
 
(C)  Odisha 
(D)  Maharashtra 
 
 
(A)  Uttar Pradesh 
 
 
66. 
In how many categories were the "Pradhan Mantri 
Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024" awarded to 19 children? 
 
(A)  Five 
(B)  Six 
 
(C)  Seven 
(D)  Eight 
 
 
(B)  Six 
 
The President of India conferred the Pradhan Mantri 
Rashtriya Bal Puraskar-2024 upon 19 children. This 
year's awardees include one child each in the categories 
of Bravery, Science & Technology and Innovation, four in 
the category 

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