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INDEX & RANKINGS 2024

1. Who has topped the 2024 Hurun India Rich List? 3.In which film industry did the Justice Hema
Committee report uncover widespread sexual
A. Mukesh Ambani
harassment, exploitation, and discrimination?
B. Shiv Nadar
C. Gautam Adani A. Tamil cinema
D. Cyrus S. Poonawalla B. Bollywood
C. Malayalam cinema
Correct Option – 3
D. Telugu cinema
• Gautam Adani and family have topped the 2024
Correct Option – 3
Hurun India Rich List.
• Adani's wealth surged by 95%, reaching Rs 1,161,800 • The panel, led by a former Kerala High Court
crore. judge, highlights that the industry is dominated by a
• Mukesh Ambani is the second wealthiest individual "mafia of powerful men," with sexual harassment
on the list. being widespread and unchecked. It details poor
• Adani’s significant wealth increase is attributed to a working conditions such as a lack of toilets and
rise in share prices of Adani Group companies. facilities for junior artists.
• The report follows the 2017 assault of actress Bhavana
2. What is India's rank in JLL's Global Real Estate
Menon and was prompted by the Women in Cinema
Transparency Index 2024?
Collective (WCC) pushing for better conditions and
A. 25th justice. The report describes how women face severe
B. 31st physical discomfort due to inadequate sanitation on
C. 40th set.
D. 50th • The WCC, formed in response to the assault, claims
Correct Option – 2 the report confirms their long-held concerns about
systemic issues in the industry. They report facing
• India ranked 31st in JLL's Global Real Estate backlash and job difficulties for raising these issues.
Transparency Index 2024. • The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists
• India's tier-I markets have achieved a 'transparent' (AMMA) disputes the report’s findings, claiming
status for the first time according to the index. conditions have improved and denying widespread
• The ranking reflects improvements in the harassment.
institutionalisation of commercial assets and better • Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has
data access. pledged that any woman coming forward with
• The composite score for India’s tier-I markets is 2.44. complaints will be supported and that those
• JLL’s Global Real Estate Transparency Index ranks responsible for misconduct will face legal action.
countries based on the transparency and openness of • A public interest petition has been filed in the Kerala
their real estate markets. High Court to initiate criminal proceedings based on
• The 'transparent' zone indicates a high level of market the report. The court has requested the government to
transparency, where data is readily available and submit the report and will decide on further action
processes are well-regulated. after reviewing it.
• The index evaluates various factors such as market
4.What is the name of the ranking in which the Public
structure, regulatory environment, and the availability
Health Foundation of India (PHFI) secured the second
of market data.
position globally?
• India's advancement in transparency is attributed to
increased institutional investment and improved data A. Global Public Health Organization Rankings
accessibility in its real estate sector. B. International Health Institution Evaluation
C. World Health Education League
D. Public Health Academic Ranking

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Correct Option – 4 • Initiatives include policies for girls' education, skill

The ranking, called Public Health Academic Ranking development, entrepreneurship facilitation, and
(PHAR), was published by the International Journal of workplace safety.
Public Health. 6. What is India's rank in the V-Dem (Varieties of
PHFI excelled particularly in the criterion of "quality." Democracy) report's Liberal Democracy Index (LDI),
which captures both liberal and electoral aspects of
PHAR aimed to create a model for ranking public health democracy?
institutions. It utilized bibliometric data gathered for 26
Public Health schools worldwide, incorporating 11 A. 119
research indicators/scores across four criteria: B. 98
productivity, quality, accessibility for readers, and C. 110
international collaboration for the period 2017-2021. D. 104

The report highlighted PHFI's exceptional performance in Correct Option – 4

the "quality" criterion, indicating that its success was not The report notes a significant decline in the level of liberal
solely attributed to productivity but also to the high democracy in South Asia, with India's population-
standard of its research. weighted index reaching levels last seen in 1975.
Other institutions in the top 10 rankings: Component Indices:
Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, • V-Dem Liberal Democracy Index (LDI): India ranks
Tropical Health Network, School of Public Health, 104th with a score of 0.28, indicating a worsening
University of Cape Town, Institute of Population Health, trend. For context, Pakistan ranks 119th with a score
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Saw Swee Hock of 0.21.
School of Public Health, National University of • V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index (EDI): India ranks
Singapore, and Barcelona Institute for Global Health, 110th, with a significantly worsened score.
ISGlobal. • The Clean Elections Index, which evaluates the
5. What is India's rank on the Gender Inequality Index fairness of elections, has deteriorated in India along
(GII) for the year 2022 among 193 countries? with other aspects of electoral democracy globally.
• India is placed in the bottom 40-50% among 179
A. 93
countries reviewed by the V-Dem report.
B. 108
• It is positioned between Niger (better) and Ivory Coast
C. 134
(worse).
D. 141
7. What is the rank of India in World Happiness
Correct Option - 2
Report 2024?
• India jumps 14 ranks on the Gender Inequality Index
A. 122
(GII) 2022 compared to 2021.
B. 124
• India's rank on the GII 2022 is 108 out of 193 C. 126
countries, with a score of 0.437. D. 128
• In 2021, India was ranked 122 out of 191 countries,
with a score of 0.490. Correct Option – 3
• Over the last decade, India's rank in GII has • Finland topped the list for the seventh year in a row,
consistently improved, from 127 in 2014 to 108 in followed by Denmark, Iceland and Sweden.
2022. • Israel too made it to the top five of the ranking.
• The improvement reflects progressive efforts towards • Meanwhile, Afghanistan was deemed as the least
gender equality in India. happy country, after Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho
• Government initiatives have played a crucial role in and Lebanon.
promoting women's empowerment.

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• India ranked 126th while China ranked 60th, Nepal at B. Bharti AXA Life Insurance company
93, Pakistan at 108, Myanmar at 118, Sri Lanka at 128 C. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
and Bangladesh at 129th spots. D. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
• The World Happiness Report is published annually by Correct Option – 3
the United Nations Sustainable Development
• Solutions Network and takes into account six • LIC's brand value remains steady at USD 9.8 billion,
variables — GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, accompanied by a high brand strength index score of
having someone to count on, freedom to make life 88.3 and an associated AAA brand strength rating.
choices, generosity, and freedom from corruption. • The report highlights LIC's dominance in the
• It is supported by taking the average life evaluation insurance sector, surpassing other global players.
data gathered by the Gallup polls for the 2021-23 • Notably, LIC's achievement reflects its strong brand
period. presence and reputation in the global market.
• The report also mentions significant growth in brand
value for other insurance companies such as
NRMAInsurance from Australia and Denmark's Tryg.
• LIC India achieved the highest first-year premium
collection in FY23, reinforcing its position as a
leading insurance provider in India.
• Recent developments include the government's
approval of a 17 percent wage revision for LIC
employees, benefiting over 110,000 employees.
• Life Insurance Corporation Chairperson - Siddhartha
Mohanty.
9.Which city has been named Asia's new billionaire
capital, surpassing Beijing according to the Hurun
Global Rich List 2024?
A. Tokyo
B. Mumbai
C. Shanghai
D. Singapore
Correct Option – 2
10. According to the Food Waste Index Report 2024,
how much food is wasted globally every day?
A. 500 million meals
B. 750 million meals
C. 1 billion meals
D. 2 billion meals
Correct Option – 3
• Despite this waste, 783 million people struggled with
hunger, and a third of humanity faced food insecurity.
• The Food Waste Index Report 2024 was jointly
8. According to the report Brand Finance Insurance authored by the United Nations Environment
100 2024, which company has been identified as the Programme (UNEP) and WRAP (Waste and
world's strongest insurance brand? Resources Action Programme).
A. General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC)

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• It was released ahead of the International Day of Zero 13. Which telecom provider has emerged as the world's
Waste (March 30), the report highlighted that 1.05 largest mobile operator in terms of data traffic,
billion tonnes of food waste were generated in 2022, surpassing China Mobile?
including inedible parts.
• Airtel
• This amounted to 132 kilograms per capita and nearly
• Vodafone Idea
one-fifth of all food available to consumers.
• BSNL
• The report pointed out that 60% of food waste
• Reliance Jio
occurred at the household level, with food services
responsible for 28% and retail for 12%. Correct Option – 4
11. Which passport ranks as the second cheapest to • The total traffic on the Jio network has reached 40.9
obtain worldwide, according to a recent study in April Exabytes, showing a 35.2% year-on-year increase.
2024? • This achievement is attributed to the growing adoption
of 5G and Home services.
A. India
B. UAE • As of March 2024, Jio boasts a subscriber base of
C. US 481.8 million, with 108 million subscribers on its
D. China True5G Standalone network.
• Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries
Correct Option – 1 Limited, expressed satisfaction with Jio's performance
• A recent study has revealed that the Indian passport and its contribution to the Indian economy.
ranks as the second-cheapest passport to obtain • Ambani highlighted Jio's role in driving digital
worldwide. transformation in India and reiterated its commitment
• It holds the distinction of being the most cost-effective to strengthening the nation's digital infrastructure.
in terms of "cost per year" of validity. 14. Which country became the world's fourth-largest
• An Indian passport holder can travel to 62 nations exporter of digitally delivered services in 2023?
visa-free.
A. Japan
• The passport of the UAE is the cheapest one to obtain.
B. China
• The Australian firm Compare the Market AU
C. India
conducted this survey.
D. US
12.According to the SIPRI (Stockholm International
Correct Option – 3
Peace Research Institute) report, which country held
the top position as the largest military spender in 2023? In Europe and Asia, exports rose by 11% and 9%,
according to the Global Trade Outlook and Statistics
A. China
report released by the WTO.
B. Russia
C. USA India has become the world's fourth-largest exporter of
D. India digitally delivered services, constituting over a fifth of
global trade in services.
Correct Option – 3
India's exports of digitally delivered services stood at $257
• The latest data showed that the United States, China
billion in 2023 registering a 17% increase from previous
and Russia remained the top three military spenders
year.
globally followed by India and Saudi Arabia.
15. As per the World Cybercrime Index 2024, what is
• With military expenditure worth $83.6 billion in 2023, India's rank in cybercrime globally?
India was the fourth largest spender globally in 2023.
• This latest report has been by the Swedish thinktank A. 1
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute B. 5
(SIPRI). C. 10
D. 15

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Correct Option – 3 C. Bhutan

D. Bangladesh
• The study surveyed cybercrime experts worldwide to
compile the 'World Cybercrime Index', which ranks Correct Option – 3
approximately 100 countries based on various
• Bhutan saw the biggest gains in life expectancy in
categories of cybercrime.
South Asia, with an increase of 13.6 years.
• The most common type of cybercrime in India
• This was followed by Bangladesh with a gain of 13.3
involves frauds where people are tricked into making
years, Nepal with 10.4 years, and Pakistan with 2.5
advance fee payments.
years.
• Russia tops the list of countries with the highest
• The South Asia region experienced significant
cybercrime rates, followed by Ukraine, China, the US,
improvements in life expectancy despite the
Nigeria, and Romania. North Korea, the UK, and
challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Brazil are also among the top-ranking countries.
• Researchers noted that reductions in deaths from
• The research identified major categories of
diarrhoeal diseases contributed significantly to the
cybercrime, including technical products and services,
increase in life expectancy in South Asia.
attacks and extortion (such as ransomware), data and
• Bhutan's substantial gains highlight effective public
identity theft, scams (like advance fee fraud), and
health initiatives and improvements in healthcare
money laundering involving illegitimate virtual
infrastructure in the region.
currency.
• The study emphasizes the importance of continued
16. Which country retained the top spot for the best efforts to address public health challenges and
place to conduct business for the 16th consecutive year improve life expectancy worldwide.
according to the EIU report?
18. Who topped the Hurun India Art List 2024?
A. Singapore
A. Anish Kapoor
B. Germany
B. Subodh Gupta
C. England
C. Jitish Kallat
D. Japan
D. Atul Dodiya
Correct Option – 1
Correct Option – 1
• The ranking is based on indicators such as inflation,
• Anish Kapoor, a London-based Indian-origin artist,
cost of living, economic growth, and fiscal policies,
has topped the Hurun India Art List 2024.
providing insights into the attractiveness of doing
• For the sixth consecutive year, London-based Indian
business across 82 countries and territories.
origin artist Anish Kapoor has topped the Hurun
• Singapore has consistently topped the list for the past
• India Art List of the most successful Indian artists
16 years, attributed to factors such as political stability
alive, released by the Hurun Research Institute.
and the government's focus on assisting domestic
private-sector companies in technological upgrades. • The list ranks the top 50 living Indian artists according
• The EIU's analysts highlight that the ranking serves as to the sales of their works sold at public auctions as of
January 1, 2024.
an effective tool for identifying which economies are
better positioned for growth and where an increase in • The top 5 artists from the Hurun India Art List 2024
investment spending may soon occur. are:
• Notable "big improvers" in the index include countries • Anish Kapoor (₹1,000 crore)
like Greece, Qatar, and India, indicating • Subodh Gupta (₹500 crore)
improvements in their business environments. • Jitish Kallat (₹400 crore)
• Atul Dodiya (₹300 crore)
17. Which country in South Asia had the biggest gains
• Bharti Kher (₹250 crore)
in life expectancy as per the recent Lancet study?
19. Delhi's airport is among the top 10 busiest airports
A. Nepal
in the world as per May 2024. What position does it
B. India
hold?

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A. 2nd • The countries ahead of India in this ranking are the

B. 4th United States, China, Japan, making India the fourth-
C. 8th largest stock market in the world.
D. 10th • This ranking reflects the substantial growth and rapid
Correct Option – 4 development of India's stock market, particularly
noted by the milestone of reaching a $5 trillion market
• The Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in capitalization.
Delhi was among the top 10 busiest airports in the • The rapid rise in India's stock market capitalization,
world, according to new rankings by the Airports especially the jump from $4 trillion to $5 trillion in
Council International (ACI). less than six months, highlights the dynamic nature of
• Catering to 72.2 million passengers in the year 2023, its financial markets.
the IGI airport was ranked number 10 on the list. • India's strong performance is also buoyed by
• Meanwhile, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International significant domestic investment and increasing
Airport (ATL) held onto its crown as the world's contributions from various sectors, including
busiest passenger hub in 2023. technology and retail.
• Dubai International Airport (DXB) rocketed up the • This ranking underscores the strategic importance of
rankings, claiming the number two spot with 87 India's market in the global financial landscape and its
million passengers. attractiveness to both domestic and international
• This massive hub in the United Arab Emirates also investors.
secured the top spot for most international passengers
21. What is India's rank in the IMF's Artificial
in 2023.
Intelligence Preparedness Index 2024?
• Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), with
81.75 million passengers, ranked third on the list. A. 31
• DFW boasts its own zip code, spanning over 26 square B. 72
miles with five terminals and ambitious sustainability C. 92
goals, including achieving net-zero carbon emissions D. 113
by 2030. Correct Option – 2
The AIPI categorizes countries into Advanced Economies
(AE), Emerging Market Economies (EM), and Low-
Income Countries (LIC). India, rated at 0.49, falls into the
EM category.
Singapore (0.80), Denmark (0.78), and the United States
(0.77) are among the top-rated AEs, while China is ranked
31st with a score of 0.63. Bangladesh (0.38) is ranked
113th and Sri Lanka (0.43) is at 92nd.
The rating for each country is based on digital
infrastructure, human capital, labor policies, innovation,
20. What is India's rank in the global stock market as integration, and regulation.
of May 2024 according to the World Economic
Forum's report? Economist Giovanni Melina highlighted that AI could
endanger 33% of jobs in advanced economies, 24% in
A. Third emerging economies, and 18% in low-income countries,
B. Fourth while also having the potential to enhance productivity
C. Fifth and create new jobs and industries.
D. Seventh
Emerging market economies and low-income countries,
Correct Option – 2 with smaller shares of high-skilled jobs, may face fewer
immediate disruptions from AI but also lack the

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infrastructure and skilled workforce to fully harness AI's • The rank demonstrates India's commitment to
benefits, potentially increasing global inequality. transforming its energy sector, although the heavy
The IMF's data indicates that wealthier economies are reliance on coal remains a challenge for reducing
generally better equipped for AI adoption, with varying emission intensity.
levels of readiness among different countries to leverage 24. Which three countries topped the list of nuclear
AI's benefits and manage associated risks. weapons spending in 2023?
22. Which city has topped and which city has come last A. United States, China, India
in the Global Liveability Index 2024? B. China, United States, France
A. Vienna topped, Damascus last C. United States, China, Russia
B. Copenhagen topped, Tripoli last D. United States, China, Israel
C. Zurich topped, Karachi last Correct Option -3
D. Melbourne topped, Dhaka last
• The United States spent $51.5 billion on nuclear
Correct Option – 1 weapons in 2023.
• Vienna, Austria, retains its position as the world's best • China was the second-largest spender with $11.8
city for the third consecutive year, excelling in billion.
stability, healthcare, and education. • Russia spent $8.3 billion, making it the third-largest
• Damascus, Syria, remains at the bottom of the index, spender.
reflecting the severe impacts of ongoing conflict and • The combined spending of these three countries
instability. accounted for a significant portion of the total global
spending on nuclear weapons.
23. What is India's rank on the Global Energy
Transition Index according to the World Economic 25. What is India's rank in the 2024 Environment
Forum's 2024 report? Performance Index?

A. 54 A. 150
B. 63 B. 176
C. 71 C. 180
D. 87 D. 172

Correct Option – 2 Correct Option – 2

• This ranking reflects India's significant improvement 26. Which country has topped the 2024 Global Peace
across key dimensions of energy equity, security, and Index as the most peaceful country in the world?
sustainability. A. New Zealand
• The WEF report highlighted that India, along with B. Iceland
other developing countries, has made notable progress C. Ireland
despite global challenges, emphasizing the country's D. Denmark
advancements in renewable energy and green
Correct Option – 2
technology manufacturing.
• India's initiatives in clean energy infrastructure, such • Iceland has held the number one spot for 17
as renewable energy and biomass, comprise 42% of its consecutive years since the index began in 2008.
power generation capacity, contributing to this • The country has no standing army, navy, or air force,
ranking. contributing to its high peacefulness rating.
• The report also acknowledges India's efforts in • Iceland boasts record-low crime rates, with police
promoting sustainable energy practices, income officers generally not carrying firearms.
generation through renewable energy, and supporting • Iceland has an excellent education and welfare
microenterprises. system, enhancing its peaceful environment.

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27. What position did India achieve in the Global • Mundra Port was ranked 22nd in the large ports
Gender Gap Index 2024? category (handling more than 4 million TEUs a year)
A. 127th and Jawaharlal Nehru Port ranked 90th.
B. 128th 29.Which three countries topped the list in the U.N.'s
C. 129th annual Sustainable Development Report? (June 2024)
D. 130th
A. Finland, Sweden, Iceland
Correct Option – 3 B. Finland, Sweden, Denmark
C. Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland
• The decline is attributed to reductions in educational
D. Denmark, Norway, Finland
attainment and political empowerment for women in
India. Correct Option – 2
• India has bridged 64.1% of its gender gap, showing
• Top Countries: Finland, Sweden, and Denmark were
improvements in economic participation but still
ranked at the top of the list of countries in the U.N.'s
needing progress in areas like legislative roles and
annual Sustainable Development Report.
professional opportunities.
• Progress: The report found that none of the 17
• The global gender gap has closed by 0.7% since last
sustainable development goals were on course to be
year, with 68.5% of the gap now closed across 146
met by 2030, with most targets showing limited or a
countries surveyed.
reversal of progress.
• The report highlights persistent challenges, noting that
at the current pace, achieving full gender parity
globally will take 134 years.
28. What rank did Visakhapatnam Port achieve in the
World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index
2023?
A. 10th
B. 15th
C. 19th
D. 25th
Correct Option – 3 30. Which Indian port ranked highest in the Container
• The port outperformed Mundra Port, which was Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023?
ranked 27th. A. Mundra Port
• Visakhapatnam Port is managed by Visakha B. Pipavav Port
Container Terminal Pvt Ltd, a unit of J M Baxi Ports C. Visakhapatnam Port
& Logistics, with a capacity of 1.35 million twenty- D. Kamarajar Port
foot equivalent units (TEUs).
Correct Option – 3
• The CPPI evaluates port performance based on vessel
time in port, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce • Visakhapatnam Port significantly improved its
greenhouse gas emissions. ranking from 115 in 2022 to 19 in 2023, making it the
• The fourth edition of CPPI used a dataset of over top ranked Indian port.
182,000 vessel calls, 238.2 million moves, and about • The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) is
381million TEUs for 2023. developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market
• Visakhapatnam ranked 18th in the CPPI by region Intelligence.
(West, Central, and South Asia) and by throughput in • The CPPI measures the resilience, efficiency, and
the medium ports category. overall performance of ports globally.

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• Other top-ranked Indian ports in the list include • Advanced eco-friendly mining techniques are used,
Mundra Port at 27, Pipavav at 41, and Kamara jar at including the "Surface Miner" and large Heavy Earth
47. Moving Machinery (HEMM) like 240-ton dumpers
and 42 cubic meter shovels.
31. Who topped the Celebrity Brand Valuation
rankings in 2023? 33. Select the top three states in NITI Aayog's SDG
India Index 2023-24.
A. Shah Rukh Khan
B. Ranveer Singh A. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa
C. Virat Kohli B. Kerala, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu
D. Aamir Khan C. Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Goa
D. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Bihar
Correct Option – 3
Correct Option – 2
• Kohli's 2023 brand value is below his peak of $237.7
million in 2020 but still places him as India's most • Kerala and Uttarakhand emerged as the top-
valued celebrity. performing states in NITI Aayog's SDG India Index
• Ranveer Singh is in the second position with a brand 2023-24, both scoring 79.
value of $203.1 million, down from the top spot in the • Tamil Nadu followed closely with a score of 78.
previous year. • The SDG India Index evaluates states and union
• Shah Rukh Khan has risen to third place with a brand territories on social, economic, and environmental
value of $120.7 million in 2023, significantly up from parameters.
$55.7 million in 2022. • India's overall SDG score increased to 71 in 2023-24
• Khan’s rise is attributed to the success of his films from 66 in 2020-21.
"Jawaan" and "Pathaan," marking his return to the top
34. Which five states/UTs in India have not yet
five celebrity endorsers for the first time since 2020.
achieved the replacement fertility rate of 2.1?
32. In which state are the Gevra and Kusmunda coal
A. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Manipur
mines located? which are the Largest Coal Mines in
B. Bihar, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya
India?
Pradesh
A. Maharashtra C. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh,
B. Jharkhand Manipur
C. Odisha D. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam,
D. Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh
Correct Option – 4 Correct Option – 1
• Both mines are operated by South Eastern Coalfields • Recent government data shows that 31 out of 36 states
Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India. and Union Territories in India have achieved the
• Gevra and Kusmunda mines are ranked 2nd and 4th replacement fertility rate of 2.1.
among the world's largest coal mines by • Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, and
WorldAtlas.com. Manipur still have higher than desired fertility rates.
• The combined annual production of these mines • The replacement level of fertility rate is 2.1, which
exceeds 100 million tons of coal, contributing about ensures a stable population size. Efforts are ongoing
10% of India’s total coal production. to reduce the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in these
• The Gevra mine, with a production capacity of 70 regions through targeted interventions.
million tons, produced 59 million tons of coal in FY 35. What is India's global ranking in Generative AI
23- 24. patents, according to recent data?
• Kusmunda mine produced over 50 million tons of coal
in FY 23-24, making it the second Indian mine to A. 2nd
achieve this milestone after Gevra. B. 3rd
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D. 5th 1. Abuja, Nigeria (226)

Correct Option – 4 2. Lagos, Nigeria (225)
3. Islamabad, Pakistan (224)
Ranking: India ranks fifth globally in Generative AI 4. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (223)
(GenAI) innovations. 5. Karachi, Pak (222)
Patent Numbers: India has filed 1,350 patents related to 6. Blantyre, Malawi (221)
GenAI from 2014 to 2023. 7. Dushanbe, Tajikistan (220)
8. Durban, SA (219)
Global Comparison: China leads with 38,210 patents,
9. Windhoek, Namibia (218)
followed by the US, Republic of Korea, and Japan.
10. Havana, Cuba (217)
Annual Growth: India shows the highest annual growth
37. What is India’s rank in the Travel and Tourism
rate in GenAI patents at 56%, albeit from a
Development Index 2024?
smaller base.
A. 29th
Comparative Analysis: India surpasses the UK and
B. 39th
Germany in GenAI patent publications.
C. 49th
Key Players: Chinese companies Tencent, Ping An
D. 59th
Insurance Group, and Baidu lead in GenAI patents.
Correct Option – 2
Indian Innovations: Notable Indian patents include AI
• The top five countries in the index are the United
solutions by RN Chidakashi Technologies (Miko
States, Spain, Japan, France, and Australia, with
Robotics) and Tata Consultancy Services.
scores ranging from 5.24 to 5.00.
Challenges: Despite growth, India holds a modest 3%
• India’s rank has improved from 54th place in 2021,
share of total GenAI patents globally.
Future Outlook: Focus on enhancing patenting marking a significant rise of 15 places in three years.
frameworks and increasing innovation in AI technologies. • The WEF adjusted its methodology, which
36. Which city is ranked as the most expensive global retrospectively placed India at 38th in 2021, indicating
city for expats in Mercer’s Cost of Living City rankings a minor improvement from that adjusted rank to 39th.
2024? • This advancement highlights India’s progress in
A. Zurich, Switzerland enhancing its tourism sector’s competitiveness and
B. Geneva, Switzerland sustainability.
C. Hong Kong 38. Which report rated RBI Governor Shakti Kanta
D. Singapore Das as "A+" for the second consecutive year?
Correct Option – 3 A. Global Finance Economic Report
Mercer evaluated 226 cities globally, basing its findings B. Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024
on the cost of over 200 items ranging from housing and C. International Finance Central Banker Ratings
transport to food and entertainment. D. Global Economic Leadership Report 2024
Most expensive cities in the world: Correct Option – 2
1. Hong Kong • Report Name: Global Finance Central Banker Report
2. Singapore Cards 2024 Rating: “A+”
3. Zurich • Achievement: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
4. Geneva received this rating for the second consecutive year.
5. Basel • Other Recipients: Denmark's Christian Kettel
6. Bern Thomsen and Switzerland's Thomas Jordan also
7. New York received the “A+” rating.
8. London • Rating Parameters: Success rates in inflation control,
9. Nassau economic growth goals, currency stability, and
10. Los Angeles interest rate management.
Least expensive cities in the world

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39. Which institution ranked first in the overall • Jeff Bezos ranks second with a net worth of $185.1
category of the National Institutional Ranking billion, largely from his involvement with Amazon.
Framework (NIRF) 2024? • Mark Zuckerberg is third on the list, with a net worth
A. IIT Madras of $178.6 billion, mainly from his ownership of Meta
B. IISC Bengaluru Platforms (formerly Facebook).
C. JNU
D. AIIMS Delhi
Correct Option – 1
• Top Engineering Institutes: IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and
IIT Bombay ranked first, second, and third,
respectively.
• Top Universities: IISc Bengaluru ranked as the best
university, followed by Jawaharlal Nehru University
(JNU), Delhi, and Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi.
• Overall Top Institutes: IIT Madras led the overall
ranking, followed by IISc Bengaluru and IIT Bombay.
• Top Management Institutes: IIM Ahmedabad secured
the top spot, followed by IIM Bangalore and IIM
Kozhikode.
• Top Medical Colleges: AIIMS Delhi ranked first,
followed by PGIMER, Chandigarh, and Christian
Medical College, Vellore.
• Top Colleges: Hindu College, Delhi, was ranked as
the best college, followed by Miranda House, Delhi,
and St. Stephen's College, Delhi.
• The rankings also covered other categories such as law
institutes, architecture and planning, open
universities, innovation, agriculture and allied sectors,
research institutes, and dental colleges, with top
institutions named in each category.
40. Name the top three richest people in the world in
2024 as per the recently unveiled Forbes Index?
A. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg
B. Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, Mark Zuckerberg
C. Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Larry Page
D. Bernard Arnault, Larry Ellison, Sergey Brin
Correct Option – 1
• The top three richest people in the world in 2024 are
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg.
• Elon Musk, with a net worth of $222.0 billion, is the
richest person globally, primarily due to his stakes in
Tesla and SpaceX.

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