Q.: What was the primary reason for introducing the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill’ in West Bengal?
A) A medical negligence case
B) The rape and murder of a trainee doctor
C) Lack of women’s employment opportunities
D) Gender-based wage inequality
Answer
Answer: B) The rape and murder of a trainee doctor
On 3rd September 2024, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024’, in response to the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor on August 9.
Q.: What is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023?
A) 20th
B) 35th
C) 40th
D) 45th
Answer
Answer: C) 40th
India ranks 40th among 132 economies globally in the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII) by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Q.: Which organization publishes the Global Innovation Index (GII)?
A) United Nations
B) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) World Trade Organization (WTO)
Answer
Answer: B) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Q.: What event did Sumit Antil win a gold medal in at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
A) Long Jump
B) Shot Put
C) Javelin Throw
D) Discus Throw
Answer
Ans : C) Javelin Throw
Paris Paralympics 2024, India’s Sumit Antil win the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 category with a throw of 70.59 meters.
Q.: Where will the ICC World Test Championship final be held from June 11 to 15, 2025?
A) The Oval
B) Lord’s
C) Eden Gardens
D) Southampton
Answer
Answer: B) Lord’s
The ICC World Test Championship final will be held at Lord’s Stadium in London from June 11 to 15, 2025.