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en above are correct? 
 
(A)  Only 1 
(B)  Only 2 and 3 
 
(C)  Only 1 and 2 
(D)  Only 2 
 
 
(D)  Only 2 
▪ 
The report of the All-India Survey of Higher 
Education (AISHE) 2021–22 found that 4.33 crore 
students are currently enrolled in a higher 
educational institute — up from 4.14 crore in 2020-
21, and 3.42 crore in 2014-15. 
▪ 
The survey captures total student enrolment in eight 
different levels: undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, 
MPhil, diploma, PG diploma, certificate, and 
integrated programmes. 
▪ 
Female enrolment greater than male: The number of 
women enrolled in higher educational institutes has 
steadily increased. From 1.5 crore women enrolled 
in 2014-15, there has been a jump of 32% to 2.07 
crores enrolled in 2021-22. In the last five years, the 
number of women enrolled increased by 18.7%, 
from 1.74 crore in 2017–18.  
▪ 
GER and Gender Parity: The estimated GER for the 
age group 18-23 years in India is 28.4, the AISHE 
2021-22 report said (based on population data from 
the 2011 census). In terms of state-wise data, 
Chandigarh, at 64.8%, boasts of the highest GER, 
followed by Puducherry at 61.5%, Delhi at 49%, and 
Tamil Nadu at 47%. 
▪ 
Arts over the sciences in graduation, PG: The survey 
showed that the Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme 
has the highest enrolment, with 1.13 crore students. 
▪ 
In 2021-22, Arts has the highest undergraduate 
enrollment (34.2%), followed by science (14.8%), 
business (13.3%), and engineering and technology 
(11.8%). According to the report, BA (Hons) accounts 
for 20.4 lakh (6.2%). 
▪ 
Primacy of government institutions: 73.7% of all 
students attend government universities, which 
make up only 58.6% of all universities. 
▪ 
At PhD level, however, social sciences stood at third 
spot after engineering and science. While 52,748 are 
pursuing a PhD in engineering, and 45, 324 in 
science, 26,057 students are pursuing PhD in the 
social sciences. 
 
19.  Which of the following have been made mandatory to 
print on all packaged commodities effective from 1 
January 2024? 
1. Unit sale price 
2.  Date of manufacturing 
3.  Date of packaging 
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 
(A) 1 and 2 only 
(B)  2 and 3 only 
(D)  1 and 3 only 
(D)  1, 2 and 3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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(A) 1 and 2 only 
Printing the 'date of manufacturing' and 'unit sale price' 
has become mandatory on all packaged commodities 
effective from January 1, 2024. Earlier, companies were 
given the option to either print the 'date of 
manufacturing' or 'date of import' or date of packaging 
on the packaged commodities. 
 
20. 
Which stage of the PSLV was used for POEM-3 
experiment during ISRO’s PSLV-C58 XPoSat mission? 
(A) First stage 
(B)  Second stage 
(C)  Third stage 
(D)  Fourth stage 
 
(D)  Fourth stage 
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has taken the 
lead in conceptualizing and realizing the PSLV Orbital 
Experimental Module (POEM) by augmenting the 4th 
stage of PSLV. 
 
21. 
Which state’s Tableau was adjudged as the Best 
Tableaux among states for the Republic Day Parade 
2024? 
 
(A)  Maharashtra 
(B)  Tamil Nadu 
 
(C)  Odisha 
(D)  Telangana 
 
 
(C)  Odisha 
 
Odisha's colourful tableau, which showcased women 
empowerment and the state's rich handicraft and 
handloom sector during the 75th Republic Day parade, 
has won the first prize among the tableaux presented by 
various states and Union Territories. 
 
22. 
The “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” will be 
India’s nomination for recognition as UNESCO World 
Heritage List for the year 2024-25. How many forts are 
parts of the “Maratha Military Landscapes of India”? 
 
(A)  8 
(B)  10 
 
(C)  12 
(D)  14 
 
 
(C)  12 
 
The “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” will be India’s 
nomination for recognition as UNESCO World Heritage 
List for the year 2024-25. The twelve component parts of 
this nomination are, Salher fort, Shivneri fort, Lohgad, 
Khanderi fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, 
Panhala Fort, Vijay durg, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra 
and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu. These components, 
distributed 
across 
diverse 
geographical 
and 
physiographic regions, showcase the strategic military 
powers of the Maratha rule. 
23. 
As per the Status of Snow leopards in India, which of 
the following statements is/are not true? 
 
(A)  India has an estimated 718 snow leopards in the 
 
wild. 
 
(B)  The maximum number were estimated to be in 
 
Ladakh. 
 
(C)  India has around 10-15% of the global population.  
 
(D)  The survey is carried out between 2021 and 2023. 
 
 
(D)  
▪ 
India has an estimated 718 snow leopards in the 
wild, according to a first-of-its kind, four-year long 
estimation exercise. 
▪ 
The maximum number of cats were estimated to be 
in Ladakh (477), followed by Uttarakhand (124), 
Himachal Pradesh (51), Arunachal Pradesh (36), 
Sikkim (21), and Jammu and Kashmir (9). 
▪ 
The current estimate puts the number of Indian 
snow 
leopards 
from 
10-15% 
of 
the 
global 
population. 
▪ 
This survey is carried out between 2019 and 2023. 
 
24. 
Which state government has recently launched 
LABHA (Laghu Bana Jatiya Drabya Kraya) Yojna? 
 
(A)  Madhya Pradesh 
(B)  Odisha 
 
(C)  Jharkhand 
(D)  Chhattisgarh  
 
 
(B)  Odisha 
 
The Odisha government has recently launched the 
LABHA ('Laghu Bana Jatya Drabya Kraya') Yojana. Also, 
the establishment of a Commission for the Preservation 
and Promotion of Tribal Languages of the Scheduled 
Tribes of Odisha has been approved. 
 
25. 
According to the 2024 Top Employers of the Top 
Employers Institute, which has been certified as a Top 
Employer in India? 
 
(A)  SAIL 
(B)  Indian Railways 
 
(C)  NTPC 
(D)  ONGC 
 
 
(C)  NTPC 
 
26. 
With reference to the Corruption Perceptions Index 
(CPI) for 2023, consider the following statements: 
 
1.  India was ranked 93. 
 
2.  Denmark with a score of 90 tops the index. 
 
3.  Somalia is the most corrupt country. 
 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
 
(A)  1 and 2 only 
(B)  2 and 3 only 
 
(C)  1 only 
(D)  1, 2 and 3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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(D)  1, 2 and 3 
▪ 
Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2023 has been 
released by Transparency International showing 
that most countries have made little to no progress 
in tackling public sector corruption. 
▪ 
The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories around 
the globe. 
▪ 
Denmark with a score of 90 tops the index for the 
sixth consecutive year, with Finland (87) and New 
Zealand (85) following closely. 
▪ 
Somalia, Venezuela, Syria, South Sudan and Yemen, 
with their scores 11, 13, 13, 13 respectively, take the 
bottom spots in the index. 
▪ 
India’s rank - 93 out of 180 countries on the CPI 2023. 
▪ 
The overall score for India in 2023 was 39, a slight 
decrease from 40 in 2022. 
 
27. 
Which institute has launched the “Coral Reef 
Monitoring and Surveillance Robot, or C-bot”? 
 
(A)  National Institute of Oceanography 
 
(B)  National Institute of Ocean Technology 
 
(C)  National Center for Coastal Research 
 
(D)  National Centre for Ocean Information Services 
 
 
(A)  National Institute of Oceanography 
 
The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)with its 
headquarters at Dona Paula, Goa has launched a coral 
monitoring autonomous underwater vehicle, Coral Reef 
Monitoring and Surveillance Robot, or C-bot, for long-
term monitoring of coral reefs. 
 
28. 
In January 2024, which country launched three 
satellites namely; Mahda, Kayhan-2 and Hatef-1? 
 
(A)  Saudi Arabia 
(B)  Iran 
 
(C)  UAE 
(D)  Qatar 
 
 
(B)  Iran 
 
Iran has successfully launched three satellites for the 
first time using its carrier rocket. The nano-satellites, 
named Kayhan-2 and Hatef-1, will be used to test 
narrowband 
communication 
and 
geo-positioning 
technology. The larger satellite, named Mahda will aim 
to test the accuracy of the Simorgh rocket in delivering 
multiple cargoes to space. 
 
29. 
In which country, the High Commissioner of India laid 
the foundation stone of an Ashoka Pillar in the sacred 
Waskaduwa temple? 
 
(A)  Thailand 
(B)  Indonesia 
 
(C)  Bhutan 
(D)  Sri Lanka  
 
(D)  Sri Lanka 
 
India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has 
laid the foundation stone of an Ashoka Pillar in the 
sacred Waskaduwa temple in the island nation's 
Western province. 
 
30. 
Recently, the successful diversion of which River was 
achieved at the Ratle Hydro Electric Project? 
 
(A)  Chenab River 
(B)  Ravi River 
 
(C)  Jhelum River 
(D)  Beas River 
 
 
(A)  Chenab River 
 
The Ratle Hydro Electric Project has achieved a 
significant milestone with the successful diversion of the 
Chenab River through tunnels at Drabshalla in Kishtwar 
district. This river diversio

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