What operation did the Indian Army launch near the LoC on 16 July 2024?
- a) Operation Vijay
- b) Operation Dhanush
- c) Operation Trident
- d) Operation Parakram
- Answer: b) Operation Dhanush
How many infiltrators were neutralized by the Indian Army in the Keran sector of Kupwara district on 16 July 2024?
- a) Two
- b) Three
- c) Four
- d) Five
- Answer: b) Three
Which district in Jammu and Kashmir was the site of the Indian Army’s successful operation against infiltrators on 16 July 2024?
- a) Poonch
- b) Baramulla
- c) Kupwara
- d) Anantnag
- Answer: c) Kupwara
What major political event began in the United States on 16 July 2024?
- a) Midterm elections
- b) Presidential election campaign rallies
- c) Senate elections
- d) Gubernatorial elections
- Answer: b) Presidential election campaign rallies
Which two countries were mentioned in the news for having an increase in dengue cases as of July 2024?
- a) Pakistan and Bangladesh
- b) India and Sri Lanka
- c) India and Nepal
- d) Bangladesh and Nepal
- Answer: b) India and Sri Lanka
Which initiative is the Department of Telecommunications in India planning to replace with the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)?
- a) BharatNet
- b) National Digital Literacy Mission
- c) Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
- d) Digital India Program
- Answer: c) Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
What is the theme for World Population Day 2024, celebrated on July 11?
- a) Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity
- b) Family Planning: Empowering People, Developing Nations
- c) United for a Sustainable Future
- d) Population and Climate Change
- Answer: d) Population and Climate Change
What is the Financial Inclusion Index for FY-2024 released by RBI?
- a) 58.4
- b) 60.1
- c) 64.2
- d) 70.3
- Answer: c) 64.2
Which Indian naval ship was named the Best Ship of Eastern Fleet in 2024?
- a) INS Vikrant
- b) INS Chennai
- c) INS Delhi
- d) INS Kolkata
- Answer: c) INS Delhi
Who was conferred with an award by the RBI in July 2024 for the improvement in financial inclusion?
- a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- b) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
- c) RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
- d) NITI Aayog CEO
- Answer: c) RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
What did the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) introduce as a replacement for the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)?
- a) Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)
- b) BharatNet
- c) National Digital Literacy Mission
- d) Digital India Program
- Answer: a) Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)
Which ministry announced draft rules for the establishment of the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)?
- a) Ministry of Electronics and IT
- b) Ministry of Finance
- c) Ministry of Communications
- d) Ministry of Home Affairs
- Answer: c) Ministry of Communications
What was the primary focus of the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) initiative?
- a) Enhancing digital literacy
- b) Boosting rural telecom connectivity
- c) Developing digital payment systems
- d) Promoting e-governance
- Answer: b) Boosting rural telecom connectivity
Which organization’s Financial Inclusion Index for FY-2024 increased to 64.2?
- a) World Bank
- b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- c) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- d) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Answer: c) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Which sector witnessed a significant rise in dengue cases in India as of July 2024?
- a) Healthcare
- b) Education
- c) Infrastructure
- d) Environment
- Answer: a) Healthcare
How many dengue cases were reported in Karnataka as of April 30, 2024?
- a) 2,503
- b) 5,840
- c) 7,840
- d) 10,000
- Answer: c) 7,840
What new initiative did the DoT announce to replace the USOF?
- a) National Broadband Mission
- b) Digital India Fund
- c) Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)
- d) Universal Service Fund
- Answer: c) Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)
What is the objective of the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)?
- a) Provide internet to urban areas
- b) Boost rural telecom connectivity
- c) Enhance cybersecurity
- d) Promote e-commerce
- Answer: b) Boost rural telecom connectivity
What was the focus of World Population Day 2024?
- a) Reducing pollution
- b) Climate change
- c) Population growth
- d) Technological advancements
- Answer: c) Population growth
Which state reported the highest number of dengue cases in India by July 2024?
- a) Karnataka
- b) Kerala
- c) Tamil Nadu
- d) Maharashtra
- Answer: b) Kerala
Who announced the campaign rallies for the US Presidential election of 2024?
- a) Joe Biden
- b) Donald Trump
- c) Bernie Sanders
- d) Kamala Harris
- Answer: b) Donald Trump
What significant activity did the Indian Army conduct on 16 July 2024?
- a) Launched a new satellite
- b) Neutralized infiltrators near the LoC
- c) Conducted a military exercise in Ladakh
- d) Signed a defense treaty with the USA
- Answer: b) Neutralized infiltrators near the LoC
Which country has seen a surge in dengue cases along with India in July 2024?
- a) Sri Lanka
- b) Pakistan
- c) Bangladesh
- d) Nepal
- Answer: a) Sri Lanka
What major step did the US take in the political arena on 16 July 2024?
- a) Midterm elections
- b) Presidential campaign rallies
- c) New immigration policy
- d) Trade agreement with China
- Answer: b) Presidential campaign rallies
What is the Financial Inclusion Index score for FY-2024 as released by RBI?
- a) 60.1
- b) 62.5
- c) 64.2
- d) 65.8
- Answer: c) 64.2