1. What was the revised windfall tax on petroleum crude oil effective from August 17, 2024?
Correct answer: ₹2,100 per metric tonne. The Indian government revised the windfall tax on petroleum crude oil to this level as part of its fiscal adjustments.
2. Which states received approval for major airport projects from the Union Cabinet?
Correct answer: West Bengal and Bihar. These projects are aimed at improving air connectivity in eastern India.
3. Who was appointed as the chairperson of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes in the new Parliamentary Committees for 2024-25?
Correct answer: Ganesh Singh. His appointment reflects a focus on ensuring welfare policies for the Other Backward Classes (OBC).
4. Which organization will send a human rights team to Bangladesh to investigate recent unrest?
Correct answer: United Nations. This initiative underscores global concerns over human rights violations in Bangladesh.
5. What was the urban unemployment rate in India in Q1 FY25?
Correct answer: 6.6%. This data highlights labor market trends in India’s urban areas for the first quarter of FY25.
6. Which sector saw a 30% decline in FDI in India in the fiscal year 2023-24?
Correct answer: Food processing sector. The drop indicates changing investor preferences and global economic trends.
7. Who has been appointed as the new Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in August 2024?
Correct answer: Rahul Navin. His tenure begins with a mandate to strengthen anti-corruption measures.
8. Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) for a three-year term?
Correct answer: Salee Sukumaran Nair. His leadership is expected to drive growth and innovation at TMB.
9. What is the name of the scheme launched by the Maharashtra government for women on Raksha Bandhan?
Correct answer: Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. This initiative focuses on women’s welfare and empowerment.
10. Which Indian steel companies prompted the government to initiate an anti-dumping investigation into steel imports from Vietnam?
Correct answer: JSW Steel and AM/NS India. The investigation addresses concerns of unfair trade practices impacting Indian steel manufacturers.
