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Q :  

For the first time in history, the US national debt reached?

(A) 33 Trillion Dollars

(B) 53 Trillion Dollars

(C) 43 Trillion Dollars

(D) 30 Trillion Dollars


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

For the first time in history, the American national debt has exceeded 33 trillion dollars. Washington, September 19 (Talks) For the first time in the history of America, the American national debt has exceeded 33 trillion dollars. This information was given in the data of the Treasury Department. The Treasury Department said the US national debt is about $33.04 trillion.


Q :  

Who has been appointed as the permanent CEO of Penguin Random House?

(A) Raajiv Malhotra

(B) Abhishek Varma

(C) Vikram Singh

(D) Nihar Malviya


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Nihar Malviya appointed permanent CEO of Penguin Random House Nihar Malviya has been named as the permanent CEO of Penguin Random House, nine months after being appointed interim chief executive.


Q :  

For how many years has the provision of reservation been made under the 'Narishakti Vandan Bill'?

(A) 12 years

(B) 17 years

(C) 15 years

(D) 16 years


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Central Government on Tuesday introduced the Women's Reservation Bill in the name of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Act'. Women will be given 33 percent reservation in the Lok Sabha as well as the Assembly and this will be continue for 15 years.


Q :  

What percentage of seat reservation will be given to women in the assemblies under the ‘Narishakti Vandan Bill’?

(A) 31 percent

(B) 33 percent

(C) 32 percent

(D) 30 percent


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Central Government on Tuesday introduced the Women's Reservation Bill in the name of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Act'. Women will be given 33 percent reservation in the Lok Sabha as well as the Assembly.


Q :  

In which assembly has the Central Government introduced the 'Narishakti Vandan Bill'?

(A) Lok Sabha

(B) Raajya Sabha

(C) Tahasil

(D) Parliament


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The government on Tuesday introduced the historic 'Narishakti Vandan Bill' in the Lok Sabha, related to providing one-third reservation to women in the Lower House of Parliament, State Assemblies and Delhi Assembly.


Q :  

Which of the following states has launched the scheme named 'Kalaignar Magalir 'Urimai Thittam'?

(A) Goa

(B) Tamil Nadu

(C) West Bengal

(D) Odisha


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Tamil Nadu Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam Scheme is the flagship socio-economic welfare scheme of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

2. It will launch on 15 September 2023.

3. The main objective behind starting this scheme is to empower women economically so that their livelihood and standard of living improves.


Q :  

Recently, where has the Spanish league 'La Liga' signed an agreement to set up a football academy?

(A) West Bengal

(B) Odisha

(C) Assam

(D) Maharashtra


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. An agreement has been signed with Spain's La Liga to set up a football academy in Bengal.

2. The MoU was signed during the meeting between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and La Liga President Javier Tebas.


Q :  

Which woman has become the first woman Army surgeon to become a Para Commando?

(A) Kamal Bharti

(B) Payal Chhabra

(C) Divya Narayan

(D) Monica Sharma


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Payal Chhabra became the first woman army surgeon to become a para commando.

2. Major Dr. Payal Chhabra is the first woman surgeon to join the elite Para Special Forces of the Indian Army.

3. She hails from Haryana and has an MBBS degree and a MS Surgery degree.


Q :  

Who among the following has been appointed to the post of Director of Enforcement Directorate (ED)?

(A) Sanjay Kumar Mishra

(B) Sonia Narang

(C) Rahul Naveen

(D) Monica Sharma


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. The Central Government has appointed Rahul Naveen as the acting Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

2. Rahul Naveen will replace ED Chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra.

3. Rahul Naveen, resident of Bihar, is a 1993 batch IRS officer.


Q :  

Where was the Mahakumbh of Divyangjan organized for the first time in September 2023?

(A) Kashi

(B) Lucknow

(C) Ayodhya

(D) Varanasi


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. ‘Maha Kumbh of Divyangjan’ was organized for the first time in Varanasi.

2. ‘Maha Kumbh of Divyangjan’ was organized for the first time in Varanasi on 17 September 2023.

3. The objective of the event was to create awareness and provide a platform for the empowerment of people with disabilities.

4. ‘Maha Kumbh of Divyangjan’ is a gathering of persons with disabilities (Divyangjan).

5. The program was organized by the National Disabled Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC).


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