SOLVED PAPER 2024 (CDS) (II) (General Knowledge)

Total Questions: 120

111. Which one of the following countries shares the territorial boundary with both Russia and Ukraine?

Correct Answer: (c) Belarus
Solution:Belarus is the country that shares a territorial boundary with both Russia and Ukraine. It is located to the North of Ukarine and to the West of Russia, making it a neighbour to both countries. Ukarine borders seven countries Poland, Slovakia, Hungry, Romania, Moldova, Russia and Belarus.

112. In June 2024, India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with USA for supporting Indian Railways to achieve Mission Net Zero Carbon Emission by the year:

Correct Answer: (a) 2030
Solution:A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Indian Railways and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to collaborate on achieving 'Mission Net Zero' carbon emissions by 2030, signifying a partnership between India and the USA to support Indian Railways in its goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by the stated deadline.

113. Which one of the following statements is correct about the PM-JANMAN scheme?

Correct Answer: (c) It is a scheme of the Government of India for benefitting every member of the tribal community from Government schemes.
Solution:The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) is a government scheme that aims to improve the quality of life for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India. This campaign is an effort aimed at saturating PVTGs families with individual entitlements and habitations with basic facilities, by making these tribal communities aware about their entitlements.

114. Which of the following statements is not correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Sagar Manthan is a mission launched by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, to increase fish production.
Solution:Sagar Manthan', a digital platform launched containing comprehensive data related to the Ministry and all its organisations.

SAGAR-SETU a mobile app launched to improve the 'Ease of Doing Business.'.

Costa Serena the first international cruise liner in India launched from Mumbai.

'Harit Sagar' Green Port Guidelines, 2023 launched to achieve the Zero Carbon Emission Goal.

115. ISRO, in its studies, has revealed that there is a 178% increase in the size of the Ghepang Ghat Glacial Lake. In which of the following States/UTs is this lake located?

Correct Answer: (c) Himachal Pradesh
Solution:Ghepang Ghat Lake (one of the biggest Glacial lakes in the Chandra basin) is located in the Western Indian Himalaya.

Ghepang Ghat lake is situated at an altitude of 4140 m above sea level in the Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. Ghepang. Ghat is a tranquil neon blue glacial lake.

116. Which of the following State/s is/are common to Bru-Reang Agreement, NLFT (SD) Agreement and Tripartite Agreement with TIPRA?

Correct Answer: (c) Tripura and Mizoram
Solution:An agreement between Government of India, Governments of Tripura and Mizoram and Bru-Reang representatives signed in New Delhi in 2020, to end the Bru-Reang refugee crisis.

Under the new agreement, around 34,000 Bru refugees will be settled in Tripura and would be given aid from the Centre to help with their rehabilitation and all round development.

117. Which of the following movies won the 96th Academy Award 2024 in the Best Picture category?

Correct Answer: (b) Oppenheimer
Solution:'Oppenheimer' won Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards, 2024.

Christopher Nolan's film 'Oppenheimer' achieved remarkable success at the 96th Academy Awards, winning in 7 of the 13 categories it was nominated for the film, which tells the story of J.

Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who played a key role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II, was widely praised for its direction, screenplay, performances and technical achievements.

118. India's first dedicated OPD for the transgenders was opened at which one among the following hospitals?

Correct Answer: (d) RML Hospital, New Delhi
Solution:India's first dedicated OPD for the transgender community was launched at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. This initiative aims to .address the challenges faced by the transgender community in accessing healthcare services, which often stem from discomfort, fear of discrimination and social apathy.

119. Which one of the following statements about 'INS Tarmugli' is not correct?

Correct Answer: (c) It was given by the Government of India to Sri Lankan Naval Force in 2006 and returned to the Indian Navy in May 2023.
Solution:Option (c) is not correct about 'INS Tarmugli.' INS Tarmugli a fast attack craft commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.

INS Tarmugli, was in active service till 2006, and thereafter gifted to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) by the Government of India, as part of diplomatic outreach in the IOR.

The ship has undergone extensive repair and upgradation by the Indian Navy at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.

120. Which one of the following resolutions in the final agreement reached at COP28 is associated with the target of achieving Net Zero by 2050?

Correct Answer: (a) Fossil fuel phase-out
Solution:The key resolution at COP28 is a global commitment to 'transition away from fossil fuels' in a just and equitable manner, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, effectively setting the target of reaching net zero by mid-century as the primary goal of the conference.

The resolution emphasises the need to rapidly reduce reliance on fossil fuels, particularly unabated coal, to achieve 'Net Zero' by 2050.