November 2024 - Half Month CA - English (1)
November 2024 - Half Month CA - English (1)
November 2024 - Half Month CA - English (1)
Gaurav Garg
) As per recent information, the limit of Mudra loans under thePradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
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(PMMY)has been enhanced from current Rs. 10 lakh to __________.
A. Rs. 25 lakh B. Rs. 15 lakh
C. Rs. 20 lakh D. Rs. 30 lakh
) Recently, IndiaAI Independent Business Division (IBD) has launched the“IndiaAI CyberGuard AI Hackathon”in
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collaboration with __________, with an aim to promote the scaling and adoption of impactful AI solutions to enable
large-scale socio-economic transformation.
A. National Informatics Centre (NIC) B. Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
C. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) D. Centres of Excellence for Internet of Things
) According to the recently published United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)‘Emissions Gap Report 2024’,
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which of the following countries is the largest Greenhouse Gas emitter?
A. Pakistan B. India
C. United States of America (USA) D. China
Answer: D. China
Answer: C. 176th
) Recently,Hanooman AI, has announced the launch of _________, India's first multi-lingual and multi-modal
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foundational LLM (Large language model).
A. Sagar 1.0 B. Everest 1.0
C. Himavat 1.0 D. Vindhya 1.0
● verest1.0isagroundbreakingAImodelthatsupports35languages,withplanstoextendthisto90languages
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in the coming months.
● Itisdesignedtohandleawiderangeoftasks,includingtextgeneration,imagecreation,codewriting,voice
generation, and document analysis.
● This multi-lingual and multi-modal capability positions Everest 1.0 as a versatile and powerful tool for
global use.
) Recently, Union Ministry of Culture is set to“revive and relaunch”the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM).
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NMM was launched in ___________.
A. 2005 B. 2003
C. 2004 D. 2015
Answer: B. 2003
) Recently, Royal Saudi Naval Forces had concluded ajoint naval exercisewith the Iranian Naval Forces alongside
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other countries at which of the following locations?
A. Red Sea B. Gulf of Aqaba
C. Sea of Oman D. Persian Gulf
) Recently, Sarvam AI has developedSarvam 1, India’s first home-grown large multilingual language model(LLM),
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which supports ___________ languages.
A. 11 B. 15
C. 6 D. 18
Answer: A. 11
● arvam 1 supports 11 languages: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam,Kannada,Oriya,Tamil,
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Telugu, Punjabi, and English.
) Recently, who among the following have been announced as the recipients of the2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of
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Thought?
A. Alexei Navalny and Nasrin Sotoudeh B. Edmundo González Urrutia and Nasrin Sotoudeh
C. María Corina Machadoa and Edmundo González Urrutia D. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Alexei Navalny
) Recently, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has unveiled a nationwide volunteering
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initiative titled‘This Diwali with MY Bharat - Ye Diwali MY Bharat Ke Saath’. This event, aimed at celebrating the
_________ anniversary of MY Bharat Portal.
A. 1st B. 2nd
C. 3rd D. 4th
Answer: A. 1st
) Recently, which of the following organizations has announced a significant loan of €300 million (approximately
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₹2,800 crore) for the construction of anew suburban railway network in Bengaluru?
A. Asian Development Bank (ADB) B. World Bank
C. European Investment Bank (EIB Global) D. New Development Bank (NDB)
) Recently, Airbus has inaugurated its newIndia and South Asia Headquarters and Training Centreat which of the
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following airports?
A. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru B. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
C. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad
) Recently, Election Commission of India has signed an‘electoral cooperation’ agreementwith central poll body of
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_________ to strengthen and deepen interaction between the two Election Management Bodies (EMBs) for mutual
benefit of democracies.
A. Uzbekistan B. Albania
C. Russia D. Indonesia
Answer: A. Uzbekistan
) Recently, the11th edition of Asia Clean Energy Summit, (ACES) 2024 was held in which of the following countries?
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A. Japan B. India
C. Thailand D. Singapore
Answer: D. Singapore
) As per recent information, the first ever ‘International Esports Masters’championship is slated to take place in March
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2025 in which of the following countries?
A. China B. India
C. Maldives D. Singapore
Answer: B. India
) As per recent information, which of the following individuals has authored the book titled"The Showman"?
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A. Rohit Sharma B. David Warner
C. Glenn Maxwell D. Gautam Gambhir
) According to ‘theRoyal Institute of International Affairs,’ also known as ‘Chatham House’, _________ is set to
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become one of Beijing’s primary signal intelligence bases in the South China Sea, reflecting China’s broader ambitions in
the region.
A. Pingtan Island B. Weizhou Island
C. Liugong Island D. Triton Island
) Recently, Government of India has launched new complex of India's first Biomanufacturing
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Institute ‘BRIC - National Agri-Food Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI)’, at which of the
following places?
A. Ambala B. Jaipur
C. Mohali D. Shimla
Answer: C. Mohali
● ninitiativeofDepartmentofBiotechnology,theestablishmentofBRIC-NABIisastrategicmergerbetween
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theNationalAgri-FoodBiotechnologyInstitute(N ABI),MohaliandtheCentreofInnovativeandApplied
Bioprocessing (C IAB), Mohali, both of which are autonomous institutes under the Department of
Biotechnology.
● Thenewinstitutewillfocusondevelopinghigh-yieldcrops,sustainablebiomanufacturingtechnologies,and
value-added products from agriculturalresources,inalignmentwiththeGovernment’svisionfor"Doubling
Farmers' Income" and the "Make in India" initiative.
) Recently, Prime Minister of India and Spain has inaugurated India’s first private facility to build military planes,
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whereC295 aircraftwill be produced. This facility is inaugurated at which of the following places?
A. Surat B. Vadodara
C. Bengaluru D. Chennai
Answer: B. Vadodara
) World Justice Project (WJP)Rule of Law Index 2024has revealed that India has
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ranked at 79th position out of 142 countries, reflecting a continuing decline in the rule
of law globally. Which of the following countries has topped the index?
A. Finland B. Norway
C. Sweden D. Denmark
Answer: D. Denmark
) Recently,Digital Infrastructure Growth Initiative for India (DiGi Framework)has been announced, marking a new
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chapter in digital infrastructure support for India. Which one of the following countries has not collaborated to launch this
initiative?
A. Japan B. South Korea
C. Australia D. United States
Answer: C. Australia
) Recently,Gnani.aihas partnered with which of the following companies to launch speech-to-speech large language
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model (LLM) which can handle over 10 million voice interactions daily?
A. Qualcomm B. Intel
C. AMD D. Nvidia
Answer: D. Nvidia
) Recently, scientists of which of the following institutes have designed and synthesized novel molecules through a
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blend of synthetic, computational, and in-vitro studies for treatingAlzheimer's Disease (AD)?
A. Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow B. Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
C. Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bangalore D. Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali
) Recently, who among the following has been awarded the prestigiousHarry Messel Award for Conservation
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Leadershipby Species Survival Commission (SSC) of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?
A. Sunderlal Bahuguna B. Sohrab Pirojsha Godrej
C. Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar D. Rajendra Singh
) Recently,National Disaster Management Authorityhas celebrated its which Formation Day on 28th Oct, 2024?
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A. 20th B. 25th
C. 18th D. 27th
Answer: A. 20th
) Recently, _________ has launched ‘Digital Memorial of Valour’, a heartfelt initiative dedicated to honoring the
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sacrifices of its brave personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
A. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) B. Border Security Force (BSF)
C. Railway Protection Force (RPF) D. Assam Rifles
) Recently, which of the following organisation and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have signed a
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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on therole of energy technology innovationin reducing emissions and leading
clean energy transitions?
A. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) B. International Energy Agency (IEA)
C. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) D. World Bank
Answer: C. China
) Recently, who among the following has been appointed as Managing Director (MD) ofNational Agriculture
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Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED)?
A. Dr. Himanshu Pathak B. L Satya Srinivas
C. Manish Tiwary D. Deepak Agarwal
) Recently,78th Infantry Day, also known as Shaurya Diwas has been observed on which of the following days?
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A. October 27 B. October 25
C. October 21 D. October 24
) Recently, who among the following has been awarded an A+ grade in theCentral Bank Report Cards 2024, marking
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his second consecutive year of recognition?
A. Roberto Campos Neto B. Rosanna Costa
C. Harvesh Kumar Seegolam D. Shaktikanta Das
) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has giftedSohrai paintingto Russian President Vladimir
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Putin during the recently held BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. This painting is associated with
which of the following states?
A. Jharkhand B. Maharashtra
C. Uttarakhand D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A. Jharkhand
) Recently, Government of India hasdivested 5%of its stake in which of the following companies, through an Offer for
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Sale (OFS) priced at Rs 1,540 per share?
A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) B. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
C. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)
) As per recent information, Indian men's football team has been ranked at 125th place in the latestFIFA rankings, as on
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24 Oct 2024. Which of the following countries has topped the rankings?
A. Brazil B. Spain
C. France D. Argentina
Answer: D. Argentina
) Recently, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has simultaneously launched two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs)
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‘A damya’ and ‘Akshar’, with over 60% indigenous content.These vessels are built by which of the
following companies?
A. Goa Shipyard Limited B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
) Recently, Prime Minister of India has inauguratedBharat Mata Sarovarin Dudhala, Gujarat. This projectwas
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developed through a collaboration between Government of Gujarat and which of the following organisation?
A. Saath Charitable Trust B. Dholakia Foundation
C. Parivartan Sandesh Foundation D. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
) Recently, which of the following organisation has launched a Mobile Application for efficientGrievanceRedressal for
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Rice Millers?
A. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED)
B. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
C. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
D. Food Corporation of India (FCI)
) Recently, which of the following ministries has rolled out ‘Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali’ campaignfrom October
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28th to November 3rd, 2024?
A. Ministry of Culture B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)
C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) D. Ministry of Rural Development
) Recently, third edition of Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar,Swavlamban– 2024has
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commenced in which of the following cities?
A. Chennai B. New Delhi
C. Kochi D. Visakhapatnam
) Recently, which of the following companies andVERBIO Indiahave signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)
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to jointly develop agricultural residue-based compressed biogas (CBG) projects in India?
A. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) B. GAIL (India) Limited
C. Oil India Limited (OIL) D. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
) According to recent Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Centre for Disease Informatics and
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Research (NCDIR)’s latest study, there is an __________increase in incidence of cancer cases in India in 2025 compared
to 2020.
A. 12.8% B. 11.2%
C. 9.3% D. 14.7%
Answer: A. 12.8%
) Recently,Barda Wildlife Sanctuaryand Phase-1of Barda Jungle Safari has been inaugurated. This sanctuary is
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associated with which of the following states?
A. Haryana B. Goa
C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra
Answer: C. Gujarat
) Recently, who among the following has been elected as the chairman ofWorld Steel Association (Worldsteel)for the
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term 2024-25?
A. L Satya Srinivas B. Thachat Viswanath (TV) Narendran
C. Sajjan Jindal D. Lakshmi N. Mittal
) Recently, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved three pilot projects under theNational
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Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM)aimed at utilizing greenhydrogen in steel production. Under this, which of the
following companies is running the largest project with a 3200 tons per day (TPD) plant in Ranchi (Jharkhand)?
A. Bharat Forge Limited B. Tata Steel Limited
C. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) D. Jindal Steel and Power Limited
● hmedabad (Gujarat) based Matrix Gas and Renewables Limited leads a consortium with Gensol
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EngineeringLtd(Ahmedabad),theIndianInstituteofTechnology(IIT)Bhubaneswar(Odisha)andMetsol
AB (Sweden) working on a pilot project with a plantcapacity of50 tons per day(TPD).
● Bhilai (Chhattisgarh) based Simplex Castings Limited, leads a consortium with BSBK Private Limited,
(Bhilai), Ten Eight Investment, and theIIT Bhilai,Bhilai
○ This consortium is working on a pilot project with a plant capacity of40 tons per day(TPD).
● New Delhi (Delhi) based Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is running the largest project under the
NGHM, with a 3200 TPD plant in Ranchi (Jharkhand), aimed at advancing green hydrogen in steel
production.
) Recently, which of the following institutes has announced the launch ofGRASSROOT clinical trial,formally known
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as the Gravity Stent-Retriever System for Reperfusion of Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke Trial, marking a significant step
toward advancing stroke treatment in India?
A. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
C. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai D. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),Delhi
) Recently, Police of which of the following states has launched'Cyber Mittar' chatbotto assist withcybercrime
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queries?
A. Rajasthan B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Haryana D. Punjab
Answer: D. Punjab
Answer: B. China
) Recently, which of the following countries has chosen not to joinChina’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI),becoming
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the second member of BRICS bloc, to opt out of Beijing’s ambitious multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project?
A. South Africa B. Ethiopia
C. Brazil D. Egypt
Answer: C. Brazil
) Recently,Justice K S Puttaswamy, former KarnatakaHigh Court judge has passed away. He was lead petitioner of
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which of the following cases?
A. Berubari Union case B. Minerva Mills case
C. NOTA judgement D. Right to Privacy case
) Recently, Prime Minister of India has launched the ‘U-WIN portal’. It will ensure timely
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administration of life-saving vaccines to pregnant women and children (from birth to 16 years) against
___________ vaccine-preventable diseases.
A. 6 B. 9
C. 12 D. 10
Answer: C. 12
) Recently,Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana(PMVKY)has completed 10 years. This scheme is implemented
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by _________.
A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
C. Ministry of Rural Development D. Indian Councilof Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)
) Recently, Rashtrapati Bhawan, among other key buildings and monuments across India, illuminated in Red as part of
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‘A ct4Dyslexia’ campaign. It is being organized incollaboration with UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education
for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP, New Delhi) and _________.
A. CARE International B. HelpAge India
C. Smile Foundation D. ChangeInkk Foundation
) According to recent data from Controller General of Accounts (CGA),Centre's fiscal deficitin thefirst half of this
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financial year (H1FY25) stood at Rs 4.7 trillion, or __________ of FY25 Budget Estimate (BE).
A. 27.9 per cent B. 31.7 per cent
C. 29.4 per cent D. 26.3 per cent
) Recently,Civil Registration System (CRS)mobileapplication has been launched to make registration of births and
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deaths seamless. It was developed by _________.
A. National Informatics Centre B. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India
C. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) D. National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)
) Recently, which of the following companies has collaborated withAurolabto support diabetic retinopathyscreenings
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in resource-constrained communities?
A. Meta B. Google
C. Microsoft D. Amazon
Answer: B. Google
● Collaborations
○ Forus Health(Bengaluru, Karnataka):
■ Focus:Diabetic retinopathy screening.
■ Objective: Conduct AI-assisted screenings to preventblindness in diabetic patients.
○ Perceptra(Thailand):
■ Focus: Diabetic retinopathy screening.
■ Objective: Collaborate on AI-assisted screenings alongsideIndian partners.
) Recently, which of the following countries has officially commenced construction onThe Mukaab, amonumental
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cube-shaped building that will reach an impressive height of 400 metres?
A. Oman B. Saudi Arabia
C. United Arab Emirates (UAE) D. France
) Recently, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has replacedDhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievementwith
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_________ to simplify sports honors.
A. Arjuna Award (Lifetime) B. Bhima Award (Lifetime)
C. Yudhishtira Award (Lifetime) D. Krishna Award (Lifetime)
) Recently, India has added some2,500 new termsincluding words in English and Hindi to the Indian Sign Language
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(ISL) dictionary. The expansion of ISL dictionary was spearheaded by __________.
A. Surguja Gyanodaya Association B. Nehru Yuvajana Seva Sangham
C. Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre(ISLRTC) D.Haryana Welfare Society for Persons withSpeech & Hearing Impairment
● ew terms were added during the celebration ofInternationalDay of Sign Languages 2024(2 3rd September)
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with the theme “Sign up for Sign Language Rights”.
) Recently, which of the following companies has signed on to be theofficial technology partner forFIFA, which
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includes the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as well as the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil?
A. Dell B. Lenovo
C. Apple D. Acer
Answer: B. Lenovo
) Recently, Republic of Fiji has bestowed its highest civilian award, “Honourary Officer of the Order ofFiji”on
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________.
A. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev B. Prashant Tripathi
C. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar D. Sri Mātā Amritānandamayī Devi
) Recently, __________ has received the prestigious ‘Best Sports League of the Year’ awardat Confederationof Indian
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Industry (CII) Sports Business Awards 2024.
A. Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) B. Indian Premier League
C. Indian Super League D. Hockey India League
● In addition, defending championPuneri Paltanwashonoured with the ‘Sports Franchise of the Year’ award.
○ The franchise’s grassroots initiative, Yuva Paltan, has been instrumental in developing young
kabaddi stars like Aslam Inamdar and Mohit Goyat, who have become key playersfortheteamand
represented India on the international stage.
● CII Sports Business Awards also felicitated AB Sportzworkz Pvt Ltd, Sareen Sports andJioInstitutewith
Best Sports Broadcaster, Best Sports Brand of the Year and Sports Management Institute awards,
respectively.
● Additionally, Parth Jindal (Director, JSW Sports) and Vita Dani (Chairperson, Dani Sports Foundation)
received recognition as theBest Sports Business Leadersof the Year—Male and Female, respectively.
● Haryana’s sports department was honoured as the Best StatePromotingSportsDevelopment,whileJSW
Sportswas awarded theBest Organization PromotingSports.
● NarendraModiStadiumreceivedtheawardforBestSportsFacility,andHeroMotoCorpandtheWomen’s
Premier League (WPL) were recognized as the Best OrganizationPromotingPara-SportsandBestEmerging
Sports League of the Year, respectively
) Recently, National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has
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detected Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) on the surface ofCharon. Charon is the largestmoon
associated with which of the following planets?
A. Mars B. Neptune
C. Jupiter D. Pluto
Answer: D. Pluto
) Recently, which of the following state government has implemented a schemeRajya Vishisht Yojanatocurb the
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incidents of stubble burning?
A. Rajasthan B. Haryana
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B. Haryana
) Recently, Chirag Chikkara accounted for the solitary gold in the men’s 57kg, becoming only the third Indian to ever
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claim top podium atU23 World Wrestling Championships.This championship (2024) was held at which of the following
places?
A. Rome, Italy B. Athens, Greece
C. Tirana, Albania D. Sofia, Bulgaria
) Recently, third edition ofAcing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI 3.0)
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challengehas been unveiled. ADITI 3.0 features a challenge from Indian Navy to design a
High-Power Microwave Weapon System. Under this, grants up to __________ will be provided.
A. Rs.20 crore B. Rs.15 crore
C. Rs.25 crore D. Rs.30 crore
) Recently, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has appointed who among the following as
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the Chairperson of Board ofNational Pension System (NPS) Trust?
A. Masil Jeya Mohan B. Chitra Jayasimha
C. Venkata Rao Yadagani D. Sunita Gupta
) Recently, Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) and Office of the Auditor General of which of the
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following countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost training opportunities and information
sharing between their respectiveAuditor General’s offices?
A. Laos B. Singapore
C. Vietnam D. Seychelles
Answer: D. Seychelles
) Recently, who among the following has been appointed as Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and
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Emergency Relief Coordinator,Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)?
A. Joyce Msuya B. Martin Griffiths
C. Tom Fletcher D. Ramesh Rajasingham
) According to National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)’s latest report, over 11.5 lakh children
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across the 27 states and 7 Union Territories (UTs) of India were found to be “vulnerable” tochild marriagein 2023-24.
_________ with over 5 lakh vulnerable children has topped among the states.
A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Assam D. Haryana
● sperthereport,UttarPradesh(UP)withover5lakhvulnerablechildren,toppedamongthestates,followed
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byAssamwith 1.5 lakh children andMadhya Pradesh(MP)has nearly 1 lakh such children.
● While,UTslikeLakshadweepandAndaman&NicobarIslandshasidentifiednochildrenvulnerabletochild
marriage.
) Recently, which of the following companies has become the first firm at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City
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(GIFT) International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) to obtain aBATF(Bookkeeping, Accounting, Taxation, and
Financial Crime Compliance)licence?
A. Sandhill Aviation IFSC Pvt. Ltd B. InCorp Global Pte Limited
C. Lotis IFSC Pvt Ltd D. Udanvat Leasing IFSC Ltd
Answer: B. Greenpeace
) Recently, central government has approved _________ project to developMuthalapozhi Fishing Harbour
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Development Projectin Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
A. Rs 170-crore B. Rs 163-crore
C. Rs 177-crore D. Rs 185-crore
Answer: C. Rs 177-crore
) As per recent information, which of the following countries have emerged as thetop three destinationsfor Indian
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defence exports?
A. United States (US), France, and Armenia B. United States (US), Russia, and Georgia
C. Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Armenia D. United Kingdom (UK), Germany, and Ireland
) Recently, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has inaugurated40-megawatt (MW) Thottiyar Hydroelectric scheme
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at which of the following places?
A. Malappuram B. Kasaragod
C. Idukki D. Kannur
Answer: C. Idukki
) Recently, which of the following companies has signed a contract withNaval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory
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(NPOL)for design and construction of an acoustic research ship?
A. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
) Recently, which of the following countries has launched its spaceship sendingthree astronauts, including the country's
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first female space engineer on a six months' mission to fine tune its low orbiting space station?
A. Russia B. South Korea
C. China D. France
Answer: C. China
) Recently, Indian Railways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Federal Department of the
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Environment, Transport and Communications (DETEC) of which of the following countries toenhance technical
cooperationbetween the two nations?
A. France B. Japan
C. Switzerland D. Spain
Answer: C. Switzerland
) Recently, Major Ralengnao ‘Bob’ Khathing ‘Museum of Valour’has been inaugurated at which of the following
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places?
A. Soreng, Sikkim B. Lohit, Arunachal Pradesh
C. Leh D. Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
) Recently, which of the following companies has won a 15-year contract from Ireland’s Department of Social
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Protection to implement and support the country’s new auto enrolment retirement savings scheme known as ‘My Future
Fund’?
A. Accenture B. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
C. Infosys D. Wipro
) Recently, which of the following banks has partnered withTata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL)to
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provide collateral-free solar financing solutions for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in India?
A. Axis Bank B. HDFC Bank
C. IndusInd Bank D. Bank of Baroda
) Recently, who among the following has been appointed as Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) ofNational
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Aluminium Company (NALCO)?
A. Dr. Himanshu Pathak B. L Satya Srinivas
C. Manish Tiwary D. Sanjay Lohiya
) Recently, Government has approved the Central Sector Scheme‘Namo Drone Didi’for providing
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Drones to the Women Self Help Groups (SHGs). The scheme aims to provide drones to 14500
selected Women SHGs during the period from __________.
A. 2024-25 to 2028-29 B. 2024-25 to 2026-27
C. 2024-25 to 2025-26 D. 2024-25 to 2029-30
) Recently, __________ has announced the commencement of a special festival series titledAmrit Parampara, a grand
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celebration to unite India through art and culture.
A. Ministry of Tourism B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
) Recently, Indian Army contingent has departed for15th edition of India- United Statesjoint Special Forces exercise
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named ___________.
A. Exercise SURYA KIRAN B. Exercise MITRA SHAKTI
C. Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI D. Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR
) Recently, which of the following organisation and Indian Banks' Association (IBA) has planned to create acentralised
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platform for auctioning of assetsunder the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)?
A. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
C. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) D. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
) Recently, last date for submission of applications by selected meritorious students forNational Means-cum-Merit
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Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)for the year 2024-25 has been extended. This scheme provides __________ fresh
scholarships every year for Class IX students.
A. 2 lakh B. 1 lakh
C. 3 lakh D. 5 lakh
Answer: B. 1 lakh
) Recently, Ministry of Culture in collaboration with _________ has organizedFirst Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS)in
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New Delhi.
A. Shambhala International B. International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)
C. Woodenfish Foundation D. Recovery Dharm
) Recently, which of the following countries has successfully test-fired its latest intercontinental ballistic missile, the
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‘Hwasong-19’?
A. China B. North Korea
C. Russia D. Iran
) As per recently released‘Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Bulletin for the year 2023’, annual mean levels of carbon dioxide
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(CO2) rose by 2.3 parts per million (PPM) between 2022 and 2023. Which of the following organisation has released this
bulletin?
A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) B. International Energy Agency (IEA)
C. World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) D. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
) Recently, which of the following countries has launched a Long March 2C rocket, delivering a new group of
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Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellitesinto orbit?
A. China B. Russia
C. Japan D. Singapore
Answer: A. China
) Recently, who among the following has been appointed as president-elect ofInternational Brain Research
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Organisation (IBRO), making her as the first scientist from a developing country to attain this prestigious position?
A. Anita Bhandari B. Sandhya Koushika
C. Shubha Tole D. Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath
) Recently, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has extended the timeline for the
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implementation ofInternational Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS 17) regulationsby ___________.
A. Financial Year 2028-29 B. Financial Year 2026-27
C. Financial Year 2027-28 D. Financial Year 2029-30
) Recently, which of the following institutes in partnership with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has
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developed a handheldX-ray for screening Tuberculosis (TB)that would help in early detection and treatment efforts?
A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
) Recently, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has designatedKamlang Wildlife
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Sanctuary and Tiger Reserveas Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). It is located in which of the following states?
A. Assam B. Nagaland
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Meghalaya
) Recently, which of the following companies and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) have signed an MoU to finance
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and implementcritical infrastructure projects, particularly in the areas of defense, rail transportation and infrastructure
development?
A. BEML Limited B. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited
C. Reliance Infrastructure Limited D. JSW Infrastructure Limited
) Recently, who among the following has taken over asDefence Secretaryat South Block in New Delhi?
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A. Sushil R. Gaikwad B. Rajesh Kumar Singh
C. Samir Kumar Sinha D. S.B. Naithani
) Recently, biography of renowned classical musician Dr. Bharat Balvalli titled‘Bharatvakya’has been launched. This
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book is written by who among the following?
A. Rahul Saini B. Priyam Acharya
C. Pravin Vitthal Tarde D. Santhosh Gangadharan
) Recently,‘Bhasha Gaurav Saptah’is being observed from 3rd November to 9th November. This event is associated
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with which of the following states?
A. Assam B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Bihar
Answer: A. Assam
) Recently, which of the following organisation has announced a new initiative called “First in the
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World Challenge”, designed to promote the development of groundbreaking health technologies?
A. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) B. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
C. Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) D. Drugs Controller General of India
) Recently, India has been re-elected as the President ofInternational Solar Alliance (ISA)from 2024 to 2026.Which of
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the following countries has been elected as Vice-President of the ISA?
A. Germany B. France
C. United Kingdom D. Spain
Answer: B. France
● VicePresidentsoftheStandingCommittee,twofromeachofthefourISAgeographicalregions,werealso
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selected by the Assembly.
● FromtheAfricaRegion,GhanaandSeychelleshavebeenselectedastheVicePresidents,whileSouthSudan
and theComoroswill support theVice Presidents as Vice-Chairs of Africa.
● FromtheAsiaandthePacificRegion,AustraliaandSriLankahavebeenselectedasVicePresidents,withthe
United Arab EmiratesandPapua New Guineaas the Vice-Chairs.
● GermanyandItalyhavebeenselectedasVicePresidentsfromtheEuropeandtheOthersRegion,alongwith
GreeceandNorwayas Vice-Chair.
● LeadingtheRegionalCommitteeoftheLatinAmericaandtheCaribbeanregionwillbeGrenadaandSuriname,
JamaicaandHaitias Vice-Chairs.
● ISA Member Countries have also selected the third DirectorGeneraloftheAlliance.AshishKhannaisthe
DirectorGeneralDesignateandwillassumeofficeinMarch2025,whenthetenureoftheincumbentDirector
General, Ajay Mathur, comes to a close.
) As per recently released ‘Global Tuberculosis Report 2024’, approximately __________ people were newly diagnosed
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with Tuberculosis (TB) in 2023 – the highest number recorded since World Health Organization (WHO) began global TB
monitoring in 1995.
A. 7.5 million B. 8.7 million
C. 9.1 million D. 8.2 million
) As per recent information, which of the following countries will assume the presidency of theAsset Recovery
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Interagency Network-Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP),a multi-agency network dedicated to tackling and recovery of the
proceeds of crime, in 2026?
A. Thailand B. Laos
C. India D. Singapore
Answer: C. India
) Recently, Indian Space Research Organisation has launched itsfirst analog space missionin _________ marking a
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significant milestone in the country's space exploration efforts.
A. Srinagar B. Leh
C. Kangra D. Dehradun
Answer: B. Leh
) As per recent information, National Achievement Survey (NAS), a nationwide survey meant to assess students’
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learning progress, will be held under a new name –PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024.It is spearheaded by National
Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and _________.
A. Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti B. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
C. National Institute of Open Schooling D. University Grants Commission (UGC)
) Recently, which of the following countries and United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has
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jointly hosted the2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR)?
A. Laos B. Singapore
C. Philippines D. Cambodia
Answer: C. Philippines
) Recently, which of the following organisation has approved a USD 241.3 million loan, aimed to enhance thepower
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distributionin West Bengal?
A. Asian Development Bank (ADB) B. New Development Bank (NDB)
C. World Bank D. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD)
) Recently, Indian Army contingent has departed to take part in 9th edition of Special ForcesExercise GARUD SHAKTI
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24. It is a joint exercise held between India and which of the following countries?
A. South Korea B. Australia
C. Indonesia D. Japan
Answer: C. Indonesia
) Recently,LM2500, a marine gas turbine, has been selected to power the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile
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Vessels (NGMV). LM2500 is associated with which of the following companies?
A. Northrop Grumman Corporation B. General Electric (GE) Aerospace
C. Lockheed Martin Corporation D. General Dynamics Corporation
) Recently, who among the following has been elected asPresident of Botswana?
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A. Mokgweetsi Masis B. Thomas Kagiso Mmusi
C. Duma Boko D. Kefentse Mzwinila
) Recently,Henley Passport Index 2024has been released by Henley and Partners. India has been ranked at which of
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the following places in this index?
A. 81st B. 76th
C. 83rd D. 87th
● here are five countries that claimed the second spot on the ranking: Italy, Japan, Germany, Spain and
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France. The citizens of these countries can travel to192 countriesvisa-free.
● Additionally, there are 8 countries that shared the 3rd spot offering their citizens visa-free access to 191
countries namely: Austria, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea and Sweden.
● There are 5 countries that grant their citizens to travel visa-free to 190 countries: Belgium, New Zealand,
Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
● AustraliaandPortugalclaimed the5th spot grantingits citizens entry to 189 countries.
● The world's largest economy, the United States came8thonthespot,offeringitscitizensvisa-freeaccessto
186 countries.
● India grants its citizens visa-free access to58countries,ranking83rdonthelistwithMauritania,Senegal
and Tajikistan.
● Meanwhile,some of the least powerful passportsare: Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia and Pakistan.
Answer: A. 50th
) Recently, __________ has qualified for2025 Oscarsin the Live Action Short Film Category.
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A. ANAAR DAANA B. The Girl Who Lived in the Loo
C. Night Queen D. SUNFLOWERS WERE THE FIRST ONES TO KNOW
) Recently, which of the following companies has signed an MoU withAdministrative Staff College of India (ASCI)for
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academic collaboration?
A. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) B. Coal India Limited
C. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) D. Power Finance Corporation Ltd.
) Recently, scientists have detected a lostMayan city,hidden for centuries, using Light Detection and Ranging
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(LiDAR). It is discovered in which of the following countries?
A. Canada B. Brazil
C. Mexico D. Chile
Answer: C. Mexico
Answer: C. 69th
) Recently, which of the following countries has officially launched ‘Peace with Nature Coalition’, an urgent call to
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protect biodiversity in the midst of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution?
A. Bolivia B. Colombia
C. Chile D. Argentina
Answer: B. Colombia
● mong the list of countries that have joined are Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Bolivia, Chile,
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Costa Rica, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Honduras, Madagascar, Mexico, Moldova, Norway,
Spain, Sweden, Poland, Togo, UgandaandUruguay.
) Recently, who among the following has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer ofMulti
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Commodity Exchange (MCX)?
A. Rahul Bhave B. Pramod Agrawal
C. Girish Chandra Chaturvedi D. Praveena Rai
) Recently, which of the following state government has announced ‘ELEVATE 2024’, flagship seed fund scheme,
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which offers grants of up to ₹50 lakh per startup?
A. Maharashtra B. Kerala
C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C. Karnataka
) Recently, India and which of the following countries has conducted 5th Edition of Bilateral Army Exercise “VINBAX
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2024” at Ambala, Haryana?
A. Thailand B. Vietnam
C. Venezuela D. Chile
Answer: B. Vietnam
) According to latest report titled “Half Yearly Report on Management of Foreign Exchange Reserves”, India’s total
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gold reserves held by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) amount to ________ (approx).
A. 790 metric tonnes B. 854 metric tonnes
C. 715 metric tonnes D. 925 metric tonnes
) As per recently released ‘Protected Planet Report 2024’, _________ of land and inland waters and 8.4% of the ocean
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and coastal areas globally are under protection.
A. 15.9% B. 17.6%
C. 16.4% D. 19.2%
) Recently,International Allied Health Conference (IAHC 2024)has been conducted in which of the following
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countries?
A. Thailand B. Laos
C. India D. Singapore
Answer: D. Singapore
● rganised by National University Health System (NUHS), in partnership with Singapore Health Services
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(SingHealth) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG, Singapore), the conference aims to unite the
international Allied Health community, highlight the collective efforts to advance healthcare, promote
professional development across the care continuum, and amplify the impact of AHPs.
● In addition, it is also focused on igniting conversations toadvance the future of the profession.
● The conference theme, “A
dvancing Allied Health: Diverse in Calling, United inPurpose,”emphasisesthe
shared mission of healthcare professionals from diverse specialties, including physiotherapists, dietitians,
audiologists, and radiographers, to enhance patient care worldwide.
) Recently, India has launched the updatedNational Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP 2024-30)at
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Conference of Parties (COP 16) to the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD). The updated NBSAP outlines
___________ National Biodiversity Targets aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
(KMGBF)’s global objectives.
A. 23 B. 20
C. 28 D. 15
Answer: A. 23
) As per recent information, who among the following is set to take up the role of Secretary General ofWorld
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Agriculture Forum?
A. Dr Stanford Blade B. Dr Victor Afari-Sefa
C. Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes D. Dr Sean Mayes
) Recently, which of the following state government has gazette notifiedheat wavesas a state-specific disaster, which
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will allow it to provide relief for the affected population under the State Disaster Response Fund?
A. Goa B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu
) Recently, India and Bhutan have bolstered ties by openingDarranga Immigration Check Postat which of the
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following states?
A. West Bengal B. Assam
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Sikkim
Answer: B. Assam
) Recently, researchers of which of the following institutes has discovered a new way to createhydrogelsusing tiny
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protein fragments of just five amino acids from SARS-CoV-1 virus, could help improve targeted drug delivery & reduce
side effects?
A. Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow B. Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
C. Bose Institute, Kolkata D. Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali
) As per recent information,Durgesh Aranya Zoological Parkwill become India’s first zoo to earn certification from
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Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure. This park is associated with which
of the following states?
A. Rajasthan B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Haryana D. Punjab
) Recently, which of the following states has launched ‘Deepam 2.0’ schemeunder which 3 free Liquefied Petroleum
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Gas (LPG) cylinders per year will be provided to an eligible woman?
A. Rajasthan B. Haryana
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Andhra Pradesh
) As per recent information, India seeks to set upNational Large Solar Telescope (NLST)in which of the following
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states/UTs to better understand Sun?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Ladakh
C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Uttarakhand
Answer: B. Ladakh
) Recently, which of the following companies in collaboration with Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) has developed a
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catalyst to produce methanolusing gases emitted from fossil-fired power plant?
A. SJVN Limited B. NHPC Limited
C. REC Limited D. NTPC Limited
) Recently, which of the following states has celebratedBali Padyami festival (Bali Pratipada)?
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A. Haryana B. Maharashtra
C. Tamil Nadu D. Karnataka
Answer: D. Karnataka
) Recently, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has releasedFirst Advance Estimates of
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production of Major Agricultural Crops (Kharif Only) for the year 2024-25. As per the estimates, total
Kharif Foodgrain production for 2024-25 is projected at _________ (approx.).
A. 1514 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) B. 1768 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT)
C. 1647 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) D. 1580 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT)
) Recently, which of the following ministries has announced the launch ofDigital India Common Service Centre
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(DICSC) project, with initial implementation set to begin in Pilibhit and Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh?
A. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
C. Ministry of Communications D. Ministry of Science and Technology
) Recently,Meluri, inhabited by Pochury Naga tribe, has officially been declared as the 17th district of which of the
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following states?
A. Mizoram B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Manipur D. Nagaland
Answer: D. Nagaland
) Recently, which of the following states has become India’s first state to implement a dedicatedsemiconductor policy?
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A. Haryana B. Goa
C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra
Answer: C. Gujarat
) Recently, which of the following companies has laid keels ofYard 3037 and 3038, 1st& 2nd Next Generation Offshore
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Patrol Vessels (NGOPV)?
A. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
) Recently, Indian Navy held the third edition of its high-level virtual interaction series, known as‘MAHASAGAR’.
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What does ‘H’ stand for in acronym MAHASAGAR?
A. Humanity B. Heads
C. Hope D. Historical
Answer: B. Heads
) Recently, who among the following has been appointed as7th Executive Directorof Regional Cooperation Agreement
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on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC)?
A. Himanshu Pathak B. VD Chafekar
C. Manish Tiwary D. Sanjay Lohiya
Answer: B. VD Chafekar
) Recently, which of the following companies and Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant JSC, (UKTMP
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JSC) Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to establishIndo-Kazakh joint venture company(JVC) in Odisha for
production of Titanium Slag?
A. Coal India Limited B. IREL (India) Limited
C. Steel Authority of India Limited D. GAIL Limited
) Recently, firstGlobal Tree Assessmentwas published as part of an update to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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As per the assessment, nearly _________ of world’s tree species are now facing extinction.
A. 38 per cent B. 30 per cent
C. 27 per cent D. 43 per cent
) Recently, world’s first wooden satellite ‘LignoSat’ has been launched into space. This satellite is associated with
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which of the following countries?
A. United Kingdom (UK) B. United States of America (USA)
C. Russia D. Japan
Answer: D. Japan
) Recently, scientists at which of the following institute have discovered a specific proteinIL-35that can aid in new
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treatments for Type 1 and autoimmune diabetes mellitus?
A. Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow B. Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
C. Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati D. Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali
) Recently, which of the following companies has emerged as the lowest bidder in Indian Army’s high-stakes contract to
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procure307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS),developed by Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO)?
A. Bharat Dynamics Limited B. Paras Defence And Space
C. Bharat Forge Limited D. MTAR Technologies Ltd
) Recently, India and which of the following countries has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ondefence
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cooperation,aimed at strengthening strategic interests and military ties between the two nations?
A. Algeria B. Morocco
C. Tunisia D. Libya
Answer: A. Algeria
) Recently, Union Government has released theFifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grantsduring the financial
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year 2024–25, for the Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) of Haryana, Tripura and Mizoram. Finance Commission is constituted
by the President under _________ of the Constitution.
A. Article 148 B. Article 315
C. Article 112 D. Article 280
) Recently,National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)has launched its official mobile app, ________to create a more
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inclusive financial ecosystem for investors across India.
A. NSEInfo B. NSEIndia
C. NSETrade D. NSEBid
Answer: B. NSEIndia
Answer: C. Manipur
) Recently, which of the following organization has announced ‘Disaster Risk Management Action Plan 2024-2030’ to
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enhance its disaster resilience efforts in Asia and the Pacific region?
A. Asian Development Bank (ADB) B. New Development Bank (NDB)
C. World Bank D. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
) Recently, Union Cabinet has approvedPM Vidyalaxmi Schemeto provide financial support to meritorious students so
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that financial constraints do not prevent anyone from pursuing higher studies. Under the scheme, an outlay of Rs 3,600
Crore has been made during 2024-25 to _________.
A. 2026-27 B. 2030-31
C. 2028-29 D. 2029-30
Answer: B. 2030-31
) Recently, 3rd edition of joint militaryExercise AUSTRAHINDhas been commenced at which of the following places?
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A. Chennai B. Jaisalmer
C. Pune D. Hyderabad
Answer: C. Pune
) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has chaired 32nd meeting of ‘Kendriya Hindi Samiti’ in New Delhi. The
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tenure of the Samiti is generally ________.
A. 2 years B. 5 years
C. 3 years D. 4 years
Answer: C. 3 years
) Recently, which of the following countries has successfully launched threeTianping-3 satelliteswhich will primarily
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be utilized for calibrating ground radar equipment and measuring radar cross sections?
A. Russia B. China
C. Canada D. Japan
Answer: B. China
) Recently, which of the following companies has announced the launch of industry’sfirst-ever UPI for elders, offering
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a simple user interface, enhanced security, and cyber fraud awareness?
A. CRED B. GenWise
C. Fi Money D. Freo
Answer: B. GenWise
) Recently, which of the following companies has signed an MoU with United Nations Environment Programme's
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flagship methane reporting and mitigation initiative -Oil & Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0, making it the first oil
and gas producer in India to commit to effective reduction of methane emissions?
A. Mahanagar Gas Limited B. Cairn Oil & Gas
C. Petronet LNG Limited D. Essar Oil
) Recently, an initiative named ‘TULIP’ has been launched to empower marginalized artisans by providing them with a
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platform for global exposure and sales of their products through e-marketing. What does ‘U’ stand for in acronym
TULIP?
A. Upgrade B. Upcoming
C. Upliftment D. Uniform
Answer: C. Upliftment
) As per recently released ‘Asia–Pacific (APAC) Climate Report 2024’, under high-end greenhouse gas emissions,
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APAC region could see a 17% reduction in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2070. Which of the following organisation
has released this report?
A. Asian Development Bank (ADB) B. World Bank
C. European Investment Bank (EIB Global) D. New Development Bank (NDB)
) Recently, __________ has signed an agreement with C R Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and
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Computer Science (AIMSCS) for the development of "Side Channel Leakage Capture Infrastructure and Analysis
(SCLCIA) Solution".
A. Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) B. National Informatics Centre (NIC)
C. Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) D. Education & Research in Computer Networking (ERNET)
Answer: B. Chhattisgarh
) As per recent information, who among the following will be honored with50th AFI Life Achievement Award?
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A. Timothy Walter Burton B. Quentin Jerome Tarantino
C. Francis Ford Coppola D. James Francis Cameron
) Recently, which of the following banks has announced the launch of itse-Bank Guarantee (e-BG) facilityin
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collaboration with National e-Governance Services Ltd (NeSL)?
A. Canara Bank B. Central Bank of India
C. Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) D. Bank of Baroda
) Recently, Collins Dictionary has announced which word as itsWord of the Year for 2024, describing it as a “cultural
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phenomenon resonating globally”?
A. brat B. brainrot
C. looksmaxxing D. rawdogging
Answer: A. brat
) Recently, Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended who among the following for the role of
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Deputy Managing Director atIndia Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL)?
A. Pramod Agrawal B. Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
C. Rahul Bhave D. Palash Srivastava
) Recently, which of the following companies has been awarded the prestigious “Self-Certification” statusfor its
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defense equipment by Department of Defence Production (DDP) of Government of India?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited B. BEML Limited
C. Bharat Dynamics Limited D. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
) Recently, _________, known fondly as the “Bihar Kokila” (Nightingale of Bihar)has passed away.
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A. Bhaswati Chakraborty B. Chandan Tiwari
C. Sharda Sinha D. Suchitra Mitra
) Recently, who among the following has authored the book titled ‘Friends – India’s Closest Strategic
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Partners’?
A. Arindam Bagchi B. Girija Shankar Bajpai
C. Dipankar Banerjee D. Prof. Sreeram Chaulia
) As per recent information, 25.8 million applications have been submitted under thePM
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Vishwakarma Schemesince its launch in 2023. Which of the following states has the highest number
of Vishwakarma (artisans) registration under the scheme?
A. Gujarat B. Bihar
C. Karnataka D. Rajasthan
Answer: C. Karnataka
) Recently, Government of India and which of the following banks has signed a$200 million loanto help upgrade water
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supply, sanitation, urban mobility, and other urban services in the state of Uttarakhand?
A. World Bank B. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
C. European Investment Bank (EIB) D. New Development Bank (NDB)
) Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved infusion of equity of Rs. __________ for
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working capital in financial year 2024-25 inFood Corporation of India (FCI).
A. 16,500 crore B. 14,900 crore
C. 12,300 crore D. 10,700 crore
) As per the recently released“World Solar Market Report”,the global solar capacity has exploded from 1.22 GW in
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2000 to __________ in 2023.
A. 818.21 GW B. 1,018.23 GW
C. 1,418.97 GW D. 1,818.34 GW
) As per recent information, who among the following won a second term asPresident of Moldova?
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A. Igor Dodon B. Maia Sandu
C. Alexandr Stoianoglo D. Vlad Filat
Answer: B. Ladakh
) Recently, Zimbabwe has launched its second _________ “ZIMSAT-2”, from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amu
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Oblast, Russia.
A. Communication satellite B. Earth observation satellite
C. Weather monitoring satellite D. Remote sensing satellite
) Recently,“Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0”for Digital Empowerment of Pensioners has been launched. The
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Campaign will conduct 1900 DLC Camps in __________ cities/towns in with more than 1100 nodal officers.
A. 400 B. 600
C. 800 D. 1000
Answer: C. 800
) Recently, NITI Aayog has launched the 15 day‘Jal Utsav’to create awareness and sensitivity towards water
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management, conservation and sustainability. Jal Utsav is being implemented in _________ Aspirational Districts/Blocks
in partnership with National Jal Jeevan Mission.
A. 20 B. 25
C. 30 D. 35
Answer: A. 20
● hecampaignfollowsthevisionofHon’blePrimeMinister,NarendraModiwhomootedtheideaof‘JalUtsav’
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on the lines of ‘Nadi Utsav’during the 3rd Chief Secretaries Conference held in December, 2023.
● Jal Utsav is being implemented in 20 Aspirational Districts/Blocks between November 6-20, 2024 in
partnershipwithNationalJalJeevanMission,DepartmentofDrinkingWaterandSanitation,Ministryof
Jal Shakti.
● The festival beinglaunchedacross20states,envisagescommunityparticipationinpreservationandprotection
of water resources.
) Recently, which of the following country’s government has launched a new tourism initiative, theTrusted Tour
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Operator Scheme (TTOS), to increase visitor numbers from India and China?
A. Scotland B. Japan
C. South Africa D. Switzerland
) Recently, Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and which of the following institutes have signed an
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agreement for“Development of Polymer Based Low-Cost Millimeter Wave Transceiver for 5G Rural Connectivity”?
A. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) B. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
C. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) D. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)
● he Expo's theme, ‘Beyond Boundaries: Co-Creating the Future of theAutomotiveValueChain,’aligns
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seamlessly with the nation’s vision for a connected and integrated world.
) Recently, India has formally submitted a 'Letter of Intent' to theInternational Olympic Committee's Future Host
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Commissionto host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in which year?
A. 2044 B. 2032
C. 2036 D. 2040
Answer: C. 2036
) Uttarakhand Foundation Dayis annually celebrated on November 9, and in 2024, it marks the _________ anniversary
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of the formation of the state.
A. 24th B. 26th
C. 27th D. 29th
Answer: A. 24th
) Recently, the‘Balfour Declaration’has completed 107 years which was issued on 2nd November, 1917. The Balfour
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Declaration supported the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in which region?
A. Syria B. Egypt
C. Iraq D. Palestine
Answer: D. Palestine
) Recently,Ambuja Cements Limited (ACL)has announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire 46.8% stakes
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of which of the following companies for an equity value of Rs 8,100 crore?
A. UltraTech Cement Limited B. Shree Cement Limited
C. Orient Cement Limited (OCL) D. Ramco Cement Limited
) Recently,Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcanohas erupted. It is located in which of the following countries?
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A. Japan B. Jordan
C. Mexico D. Indonesia
Answer: D. Indonesia
● About Lewotobi:
○ Lewotobiis atwin volcanolocated in thesoutheastern part of the island of Flores,Indonesia.
○ It has two peaks; the Lewotobi Laki-laki (Male Lewotobi) and Lewotobi Perempuan (Female
Lewotobi) stratovolcanoes.
○ The more active Lewotobi Laki-laki is about 2.1 km (1.3 mi) northwest of the taller Lewotobi
Perempuan.
○ Older forms of its nameinclude Lobetabi, Lovotivo and Loby Toby.
) Recently, which of the following years has been announced asIndia-Spain Year of Culture,
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Tourism and Artificial intelligence (AI)?
A. 2027 B. 2028
C. 2026 D. 2025
Answer: C. 2026
) Recently, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has launchedScheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry.
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Which of the following is not one of the sub-schemes of this scheme?
A. Medical Device Export Scheme B. Marginal Investment Scheme for Reducing Import Dependence
C. Common Facilities for Medical Devices Clusters D. Medical Device Clinical Studies Support Scheme
● hrough the sub-scheme for common facilities for medical devices clusters, the Central Government will
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provide financialassistancetomedicaldeviceclustersforcreatingcommoninfrastructurefacilitiessuchas
R&D labs, Design and Testing Centre, Animal Labsetc. for the manufacturers located in the cluster.
● The second sub-scheme providing marginal investment supportisdesignedtodeepentheMedTechsupply
chaininthecountry,byfocusingonmanufacturingofkeycomponents,rawmaterials,andaccessorieswithin
the country.
● The third sub-scheme focuses on capacity building andskilldevelopmentforthemedicaldevicesector.Its
goal is todevelop a skilled technical workforcecapable of designing and developing MedTech products.
● Thefourthsub-schemeisapioneeringinitiativedesignedtoassistbothestablishedcompaniesandstart-ups
inconducting clinical studies.
● The last sub-scheme aims to support industry associations and exports councils by providing financial
assistancetoorganizeconferencesandothereventsthatpromotemedicaldevice-relatedactivities.Itwillalso
supportconduct of surveys and studies.
Answer: D. 200th
) Recently, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) has facilitated the designation of which of the
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following institute as a World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Reference Laboratory forEquine Piroplasmosis?
A. ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar B. ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes, Hissar
C. ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, Hisar D. ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle, Meerut
● his recognition makes ICAR-NRC Equine the fourth laboratory in India’s Animal Husbandry sector to
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receive WOAH Reference Laboratorystatus, joining
○ ICAR- National Institute of High Security Animal Disease, Bhopal (Avian Influenza);
○ Veterinary College, Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bangalore
(Rabies)
○ ICAR- National Institute for Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics,Bangalore(PPR
and Leptospirosis).
) As per recent data shared by Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), rural employment underMahatma Gandhi
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National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (MGNREGA)has increased in last 10 years. Under this scheme,
programme Officer at Intermediate Panchayat level is responsible for providing work within ____________.
A. 10 days B. 15 days
C. 45 days D. 30 days
Answer: B. 15 days
) As per recently released ‘EdelGive-Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024’, who among the following has been named as
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India’s most generous philanthropist?
A. Mukesh Ambani B. Shiv Nadar
C. Gautam Adani D. Nikhil Kamath
) Recently,Vajra Shot, an innovative handheld anti-drone gun was showcased at ‘Swavlamban 2024′ – Indian Navy’s
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Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) Seminar. Vajra Shot is developed by which of the following
companies?
A. Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd B. Zen Technologies
C. Big Bang Boom Solutions D. RattanIndia Enterprises
) Recently, _________ in collaboration with ‘Rays of Wisdom Society’ and supported by Ministry of Culture, held8th
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International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposiumin New Delhi.
A. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts B. Sangeet Natak Akademi
C. Lalit Kala Akademi D. Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT)
) Recently, which of the following companies has celebrated its50th Raising Day?
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A. SJVN Limited B. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
C. REC Limited D. NTPC Limited
) Recently,Sadar Sammelanhas been declared as state festival of which of the following states?
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A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana
C. Kerala D. Karnataka
Answer: B. Telangana
) Recently, who among the following has been appointed as the Chairman ofStaff Selection Commission (SSC)?
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A. Rakesh Ranjan B. V. Umashankar
C. S. Gopalakrishnan D. Vikram Dev Dutt
Answer: C. S. Gopalakrishnan
) Recently, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) in collaboration with __________ has conductedfirst
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Annual Niche Technology Nexus (NTN-2024) Seminarin New Delhi.
A. Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) B. Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
C. Centre for Joint Warfare Studies D. International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
) Recently, RackBank has launched India's first state-of-the-art,Purpose-Built AI Datacenterat which of the following
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places?
A. Indore B. Gwalior
C. Mysuru D. Surat
) Recently,27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2024)or the Meeting of the Heads of
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Government of the Commonwealth of Nations has been held in Apia, Samoa. Samoa hosted the meeting with support
from which of the following countries?
A. South Korea B. Japan
C. New Zealand D. Australia
Answer: D. Australia
● hethemeof CHOGM 2024 is ‘One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth’.
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● The26th CHOGMtook place on 20-25 June, 2022 inKigali, Rwanda.
● The28thCHOGM will be held in Antigua and Barbuda in 2026.
) Recently, which of the following state government has signed an initial agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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for an investment ofRs 3 lakh crorein renewable energy sector in state?
A. Rajasthan B. Haryana
C. Madhya Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: A. Rajasthan
) Recently, who among the following has made history by climbing to No. 2 on theFIDE World Chess Rankings?
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A. Gukesh Dommaraju B. Arjun Erigaisi
C. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa D. Prraneeth Vuppala
● I ntheliveratings,ArjunErigaisinowhas2805.8ratingpoints,whichsawhimnudgeaheadofUSA’sFabiano
Caruana(whohas2805.0)andAmericanGMHikaruNakamura(2802.0).OnlyMagnusCarlsenisaheadof
Arjun at the moment with 2831.0 points in the ratings.
● In Chess, GM Aravindh Chithambaram clinched the Chennai Grand Masters title after an intense final
against American GM Levon Aronian.
● Meanwhile,GM V Pranavremained unbeaten throughout the tournament to claim theChallengers title.
) Recently,Madan Mohan Somtiya, a dedicated freedom fighter and prominent member of _________ has passed away.
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A. Jaisalmer Praja Mandal B. Bikaner Praja Mandal
C. Banswara Praja Mandal D. Mewar Praja Mandal
) Recently,One Rank One Pension (OROP) Schemehas completed 10 years in November 2024.
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OROP is a transformative scheme implemented by the Government to ensure fair and equal pension
payments for Ex-servicemen. Pensions under OROP are revised every ________ years.
A. Three B. Four
C. Five D. Six
Answer: C. Five
● titscore,OneRankOnePension(OROP)isasimpleyetprofoundidea:thatmilitarypersonnelretiringin
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thesamerankandwiththesamelengthofserviceshouldreceivethesamepension,regardlessoftheirdateof
retirement.
● Theprincipleaddressesthedisparityinpensionbenefitsfacedbyformersoldiersduetoinflation,changesin
pay scales, and the evolving nature of service conditions over time.
● The scheme directly benefits the ex-servicemen and their families by ensuring that the pension gap between
current and retired personnelis bridged periodically.
● The scheme covers all three services —Air Force, Navy and Army.
) As per recent information, which of the following institutions has been ranked as the India’s top-ranked institution in
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QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Asia Rankings 2025?
A. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) B. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
C. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) D. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
) What is the name of the recently launchedIndian tri-services military exercisefocused on enhancing military
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readiness along the eastern front?
A. Poorvi Shakti B. Poorvi Vijay
C. Poorvi Dron D. Poorvi Prahaar
) Recently, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has restructured theCentral Apprenticeship
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Council (CAC), tasked with reforming existing rules and promoting industry adoption of on-the-job training. The new
CAC includes _________ members.
A. 48 B. 50
C. 54 D. 62
Answer: C. 54
) Recently, who among the following was awarded the prestigiousRohini Nayyar Prize for 2024for impactful
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contributions to rural development in India?
A. Arjun Gupta B. Anil Pradhan
C. Meera Shenoy D. Nitin Verma
) Recently, the UN-Habitat has released theWorld Cities Report 2024: Cities and Climate Action. As per the report,
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Urban green spaces have significantly declined from 19.5% in 1990 to __________ in 2020 contributing to both
environmental and social challenges in cities.
A. 10.2% B. 13.9%
C. 15.2% D. 9.34%
Answer: B. 13.9%
) Recently, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has laid the foundation stone for theTier-III Data Centre of Project Digital Coast
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Guard (DCG)at Mahipalpur, New Delhi. Project DCG is being executed by which of the following companies?
A. Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) B. Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL)
C. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) D. Engineering Projects (India) Limited (EPIL)
) What is the name of the initiative launched by Department of Military Affairs and United Service Institution of India
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(USI) to conserve and promote India’s military heritage through education and tourism during the2nd edition of annual
Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF)?
A. Project Veer Yatra B. Project Raksha Gyan
C. Project Shaurya Gatha D. Project Shakti Path
) As per recently released ‘State Bank of India (SBI) Research report titled‘How Tax Simplification has given a
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necessary fillip to ITR Filing’, which of the following state has the highest share in direct tax revenue in the Fiscal Year
2023-24 (FY24)?
A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu D. Gujarat
Answer: A. Maharashtra
● aharashtra retained the top position with a significant 38.9% share, Karnataka contributed 11.9% and
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Delhifell to third place, contributing 10.4%, followed byTamil Nadu (TN) at 6.5% and Gujarat at 4.8%.
● These5 states collectivelycontribute over70%of India’s total direct taxes.
● This marks the first time in seven years that Karnataka has outperformed Delhi in terms of direct tax
contributions, as Delhi had held the second position from 2017-18 to 2022-23.
● Income tax returns filing peaks inMaharashtra,followedbyUttarPradesh(UP),Gujarat,Rajasthan,and
TN.
● TheSBIreportalsohighlightedthosedirecttaxesnowaccountfor56.7%oftotaltaxrevenueinFY24marking
the highest contribution in 14 years.
) Recently, Ministry of Labour & Employment and which of the following organizations/companies have signed a
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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significantstep toward enhancing employment accessibility in
healthcare sector?
A. Biocon Limited B. Sun Pharmaceuticals
C. Cygnus Ujala group D. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
) Recently,Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)and which of the following organizations/institutes have
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signed an agreement for “Development of Multiport Switch with Tuneable Impedance Matching Network for a Single
Broadband Antenna to Cover 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G Bands”?
A. CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (CSIR-AMPRI), Bhopal
B. CSIR- Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), Pilani
C. CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai
D. CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication & Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi
) The Ministry of Women and Child Development is observing‘November’ as the Adoption Awareness Month 2024to
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encourage legal adoptions in the country. What is the theme of the Adoption Awareness Month 2024?
A. Embracing Every Child for a Better Tomorrow B. Building Families, Building Futures
C. Rehabilitation of Older Children through Foster Care and Foster Adoption D. Together for Every Child's Adoption
Answer: C. Rehabilitation of Older Children through Foster Care and Foster Adoption
) As per recent information, who among the following has authored the book titled“Speaking with
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Nature: The Origins of Indian Environmentalism”?
A. Arun Shourie B. Vikram Seth
C. Ramachandra Guha D. Shashi Tharoor
) Recently, National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) has signed an MoU for
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Internship Program for Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) Studentswith which of the following
organizations?
A. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) B. University Grants Commission (UGC)
C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) D. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
) Recently, which of the following schools has emerged as the winner of“THINQ 2024 Quiz”,conducted by Indian
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Navy?
A. Mushtifund Aryaan Higher Secondary School, Goa B. Cambridge Court High School, Rajasthan
C. Excel Public School, Karnataka D. Jayashree Periwal High School, Rajasthan
) Recently, the remains of a4,000-year-old fortified town “al-Natah”have been discovered by archaeologists in which
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of the following countries?
A. Saudi Arabia B. Egypt
C. Iraq D. Iran
) Recently, which of the following states have involved in the establishment of a“joint corridor management
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committee”for cheetah movement?
A. Rajasthan and Gujarat B. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan D. Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
) As per recent information, which of the following railway stations in Bihar is set to be renamed after the revered
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Hindu shrineAjgaibinath Dham?
A. Aurangabad B. Bakhtiyarpur
C. Muzaffarpur D. Sultanganj
Answer: D. Sultanganj
) Recently,'EV as a Service' programmehas been launched to increase adoption of electric vehicles in government
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sector. This programme is associated with which of the following companies?
A. NHPC Ltd B. Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL)
C. NTPC Limited D. REC Limited
) Recently, Israeli researchers have developed _________ that enables computers toprocess data directlyin memory,
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bypassing the need for the central processing unit (CPU).
A. MemComp B. DeepPIM
C. NeuroMem D. PyPIM
Answer: D. PyPIM
) Recently, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced the signing of an agreement to establish theBIMSTEC
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Energy Centrein which of the following cities?
A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad
C. Bengaluru D. Pune
Answer: C. Bengaluru
) Recently, Indian Air ForceC-295 Full Motion Simulator (FMS) facilityhas been inaugurated at which of the
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following places?
A. Air Force Station Chandigarh B. Air Force Station Agra
C. Phalodi Air Force Station, Jodhpur D. Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru
) As per recently released ‘UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report 2024’, __________ children and youth
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remain out of school.
A. 275 million B. 251 million
C. 170 million D. 110 million
) Recently,Donald Trumphas been elected as ________ President of United States of America (USA).
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A. 45th B. 47th
th
C. 48 D. 49th
Answer: B. 47th
) As per recent information, who among the following will be honored with the prestigiousSatyajit Ray Lifetime
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Achievement Awardat 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
A. Phillip Noyce B. Martin Scorsese
C. Isabelle Huppert D. Javed Akhtar
● hefestival,whichwillbeheldinGoafromNovember20-28,2024,hasAustraliaasitsCountryofFocusthis
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year.
● The theme of this year's festival is'Young Filmmakers - The Future is Now',
) Recently, which of the following companies has become the first company to treat a genetic condition byediting
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Ribonucleic acid (RNA)at the clinical level?
A. Moderna B. Editas Medicine
C. Wave Life Sciences D. CRISPR Therapeutics
) Recently, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati and which of the following state government has launched
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symposium to driveindigenous healthcare innovationin northeast India?
A. Mizoram B. Assam
C. Meghalaya D. Tripura
Answer: B. Assam
) Recently, who among the following has been elected as the President ofInternational Hockey Federation (FIH)?
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A. Narinder Batra B. Rahat Khan
C. Tayyab Ikram D. Graham Reid
) Recently, who among the following has been elected as president ofWorld Sailing?
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A. Rodion Luka B. Peter Burling
C. Li Quanhai D. Ben Ainslie
Answer: C. Li Quanhai
) Recently, National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) and Uttar Pradesh State Industrial
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Development Authority (UPSIDA) has partnered todevelop key clustersin __________.
A. Agra and Kanpur B. Lucknow and Varanasi
C. Prayagraj and Lucknow D. Agra and Prayagraj
) Recently, Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed an agreement with Linearized Amplifier
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Technology Services Pvt. Ltd. and ___________ to focus on development of an innovative'Millimeter Wave Power
Amplifier Chips IP Core,' specifically designed for the 5G FR2 frequency bands.
A. Analog Devices India Pvt. Ltd. B. Vedang Radio Technology Pvt Ltd.
C. Xilinx India Technology Services Pvt. Ltd. D. Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd.
) As per recent information, Indian Navy is set to demonstrate its formidable maritime capabilities andoperational
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strengthat _________ scheduled at Blue Flag Beach, Puri, Odisha.
A. Operation Adamya B. Operation Sakshi
C. Operational Demonstration D. Operation Navik
Additional Info
● In2022,BlueFlagcertificationhasbeenaccordedtotwonewbeaches-MinicoyThundiBeachandKadmat
Beach- both inLakshadweep.
● Other 10 Beaches which have Received the Certification:
○ Shivrajpur (Gujarat)
○ Ghoghla (Daman & Diu)
○ Kasarkod (Karnataka)
○ Padubidri beach (Karnataka)
) Recently, Bengaluru's firstdigital population clockwas inaugurated at Institute for Social and Economic Change
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(ISEC). It is a collaborative effort between ISEC and _________.
A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare B. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D. Ministry of Science and Technology
) Recently, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a new pilot scheme to
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explore new ways of producing and utilizinggreen hydrogenacross residential, commercial, and
community settings. Under the scheme, a budget of Rs 200 crore has been allocated, which will extend through the fiscal
years up to _________.
A. 2026-27 B. 2028-29
C. 2025-26 D. 2030-31
Answer: C. 2025-26
) Recently, which of the following institutes has partnered with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to create a
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Centre of Excellence focused on research in ‘Fluid and Thermal Sciences’?
A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
) Recently, which of the following companies and Russia’s Rosoboronexport has signed an MoU for collaboration on
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Pantsirair defence missile-gun system?
A. Munitions India Limited (MIL) B. Yantra India Limited (YIL)
C. Gliders India Limited (GIL) D. Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL)
) Recently, three significant projects worth Rs. 725.62 crore has been approved under the “Expansion and
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Modernization of Fire Services in the States” to bolster fire safety infrastructure. This scheme is launched by which of the
following ministries?
A. Ministry of Science and Technology B. Ministry of Heavy Industries
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
● hese projects, aimed at bolstering fire safety infrastructure, will benefit Chhattisgarh(Rs.147.76crore),
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Odisha(Rs. 201.10 crore), andWest Bengal(Rs. 376.76 crore).
● Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States (SEMFSS)
○ Ministry of Home Affairs has launched this scheme under the National Disaster Response Fund
(NDRF)
) Which of the following cities has topped the list of the world’s top 100 “city brands” for the second consecutive year,
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according to Brand Finance’sGlobal City Index 2024?
A. New York B. London
C. Paris D. Tokyo
Answer: B. London
● ew DelhiandMumbaihas been ranked at77th and78th place respectively in the list.
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● Bengalururanked at97th place.
) Recently, first ever Space Exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’has been commenced to provide enhanced
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understanding of space-based assets and services. It is conducted by __________.
A. Physical Research Laboratory B. Defence Space Agency
C. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) D. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)
) Recently, researchers at which of the following institutes has developed a patented, fully mechanicalknee rehab
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devicethat could make recovery therapy more accessible and affordable, particularly in rural areas?
A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar
C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
) Recently,5th National Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Cultural & Literary Festand Kala Utsav -
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'UDBHAV' has been organised in which of the following cities?
A. Bhubaneswar B. Visakhapatnam
C. Chennai D. Raipur
Answer: A. Bhubaneswar
) Recently,Sonu Soodhas been appointed as Brand Ambassador and Honorary Tourism Advisor for which of the
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following countries?
A. Vietnam B. Sri Lanka
C. Thailand D. Singapore
Answer: C. Thailand
) As per recently released report titled ‘The State of Food and Agriculture 2024’, hidden costs of agrifood systems
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amount to approximately USD 12 trillion annually. This report is released by which of the following organisation?
A. World Food Programme B. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
C. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) D. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
) Recently, who among the following has been named asAsia’s International Player of the Yearfor the fourth time by
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)?
A. Akram Afif B. Abbosbek Fayzulaev
C. Son Heung-min D. Oiwa Go
) Recently, defence ministry of which of the following countries has begun coordinating joint preparations with the
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German Federal Ministry of Defence for initial deployment ofArrow-3 missile interception systemon German soil in
2025?
A. Iran B. South Korea
C. Israel D. Japan
Answer: C. Israel
) Recently, Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposal of which of the following companies to
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acquire an additional 31.52% stakes inAgilus Diagnostics Limited?
A. Fortis Healthcare Limited B. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited
C. Manipal Hospitals D. Medanta
) Recently,Monduro 4.0, world’s highest enduro mountain biking race has kicked off at which of the following places?
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A. Soreng, Sikkim B. Lohit, Arunachal Pradesh
C. Leh D. Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
● heme this year: Blossom Fury: The Rhodo Rush
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● Organized by the Tawang Cycling Association in collaboration with the Department of Tourism,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Monduro 4.0 features a challenging course that startsatanaltitudeof
14,400 feetanddescends to 8,000 feet, making it one of the toughest races inthe world.
● The name "Monduro" combines "Mon," which refers to the Monpas, and "Duro," derived from Enduro,
highlighting the event's essence in the Land of Monpas, the predominant tribe in Tawang
Answer: B. Uttarakhand
) Recently, India’s first everGreat Indian Bustard (GIB) chickhas been hatched through artificial insemination at which
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of the following places?
A. Jatayu and Sparrow Conservation Breeding Centre (JCBC), Pinjore
B. Vulture Conservation Breeding Centre, Rajabhatkhawa, West Bengal
C. National GIB Conservation Breeding Centre, Jaisalmer
D. Vulture Conservation Breeding Centre, Rani, Assam
) Recently, government has extended the tenure offoreign secretary__________ till 14th July 2026.
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A. Ravi Agrawal B. Vikram Misri
C. Pavan Kapoor D. Dammu Ravi