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📅 Date: March 16, 2024
❓ 15 Questions

1. Regarding “Nicotine Pouches” recently in the news, which of the following statements is correct?

They are classified as tobacco products under the COTPA Act 2003.
They typically contain synthetic nicotine instead of tobacco leaf.
They are primarily used for respiratory therapy in hospitals.
The Government of India has banned them under the E-Cigarette Act 2019.

2. What is the primary objective of the newly announced Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024?

To provide subsidies for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
To promote the manufacturing of solar panels for EV stations.
To support the transition to electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
To mandate the conversion of all petrol pumps into charging hubs.

3. Which country recently became the first to officially recognize India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)?

United Kingdom
United States
Germany
Japan

4. Union Minister Piyush Goyal recently set a target to attract how many medical tourists to India annually by 2030?

1 Million
2.5 Million
5 Million
10 Million

5. Which state’s police force was recently presented with the prestigious ‘President’s Colour’?

Maharashtra Police
Goa Police
Kerala Police
Uttar Pradesh Police

6. Which state recently updated its Police SI (Sub-Inspector) syllabus for the 2026 exam cycle?

Rajasthan
Bihar
Madhya Pradesh
Haryana

7. The Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan (Clean Air Survey) is conducted under the aegis of which national program?

National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
AMRUT 2.0
Green India Mission

8. Which scheme aims to provide 10,000 electric buses to cities across India to promote clean public transport?

FAME-III
PLI Scheme
Bharat Mobility Scheme
PM-eBus Sewa

9. What is the primary significance of the proposed consolidation of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India?

To privatize rural banking services.
To improve operational viability and capital adequacy.
To convert all RRBs into Small Finance Banks.
To shut down non-performing rural branches.

10. Which body is the designated administrator for the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) in India?

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
NITI Aayog
SEBI
RBI

11. Which team recently won the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 title, marking their 42nd victory in the tournament?

Vidarbha
Karnataka
Mumbai
Saurashtra

12. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, recently in the news, are associated with which sport?

Tennis
Badminton
Table Tennis
Squash

13. Which city secured the 1st rank in the “Million Plus Population” category of the 5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards?

Surat
Indore
Jabalpur
Madurai

14. Who conferred the 5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards recently?

Narendra Modi
Droupadi Murmu
Bhupender Yadav
Amit Shah

15. What is the significance of March 16 in India’s national calendar?

National Science Day
National Doctors’ Day
National Startup Day
National Vaccination Day