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INDEX
S.No. Topics Page No.
1. APPOINTMENTS 1
2. AWARDS & HONOURS 13
3. BANKING 29
4. BOOKS & AUTHORS 36
5. OBITUARIES 40
6. ECONOMY 43
7. INTERNATIONAL 56
8. NATIONAL 63
9. PERSONS IN NEWS 84
10. PLACES IN NEWS 88
11. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 94
12. SEMINARS & MEETINGS 102
13. SPECIAL DAYS 107
14. SPORTS 111
15. STATES 123
16. SURVEYS 145
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Sreedhar’s C C E CURRENT AFFAIRS -JANUARY-2024
1. APPOINTMENTS
1. Who has been appointed as the Director General of Fire services, civildefence
and home guards?
1) Vivek Srivastava 2) Rahul Rasgotra 3) Nina Singh
4) Anish Dayal Singh 5) Vita Dani
[Explanation:The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has recently approved
the appointment of Vivek Srivastava, a seasoned 1989-batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre,
as the Director General of Fire Service, Civil Defence & Home Guards under the Ministry
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of Home Affairs.Vivek Srivastava has a distinguished career as an Indian Police Service
(IPS) officer, with extensive experience spanning over three decades. Having entered the
service in the year 1989, he has served in various capacities, showcasing leadership
skills and dedication to public service. Srivastava is known for his commitment to upholding
law and order and has consistently demonstrated excellence in his roles within the police
force.]
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Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the 16thFinanceCommission?
1) Nina Singh 2) Santosh Jha 3) Arvind Panagariya
4) Sanjay Singh 5) Sh N K Singh
[Explanation:Former Niti Aayog vice chairman and Columbia University professor Arvind
Panagariya as the chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission, which will recommend
the tax revenue sharing formula between the Centre and the States for the five-year period
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beginning April 2026. Mr. Panagariya is a trade economist who had served as the first
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vice chairman of the Niti Aayog, which replaced the erstwhile Planning Commission, from
2015 to 2017.]
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3. Who has been re-elected as the President of the Democratic Republic ofCongo?
1) Sahle-Work Zewde 2) Humza Yousaf 3) Felix Tshisekedi
4) Pedro Sánchez 5) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
[Explanation:Democratic Republic of Congo’s Constitutional Court rejected two legal
challenges to the provisional results of a contested presidential election in the month of
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December and declared President Felix Tshisekedi the final winner. The verdict
paves the way for Tshisekedi to serve another five years as head of Africa’s second-
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largest country and the world’s top producer of cobalt and other prized industrial
commodities.]
4. Who has been appointed as new chief of Southern Naval Command?
1) Anish Dayal Singh 2) Rahul Rasgotra 3) V Srinivas
4) M A Hampiholi 5) Maheshwar Dayal
[Explanation:Vice Admiral V Srinivas, AVSM, NM took over as the 30th Flag Officer
Commanding- in-Chief (FOCINC), Southern Naval Commandat an impressive ceremonial
parade held at Naval Base, Kochi on 31Dec 23.He succeeded Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi,
PVSM, AVSM, NM whoretired upon superannuation after an illustrious career
spanningclose to four decades in the Indian Navy. Floral wreaths were placedat Venduruthy
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War memorial by both the Flag Officers in a solemnceremony to pay homage to all personnel
who made the supremesacrifice in service of the Nation.]
5. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan?
1) Bhajan Lal Sharma 2) Sudhansh Pant 3) Usha Sharma
4) Sukrita Paul Kumar 5) Vita Dani
[Explanation:Sudhansh Pant, an IAS officer of the 1991 batch, was appointed as the
new chief secretary of Rajasthan.The Department of Personnel issued orders about his
appointment after Usha Sharma retired from the post. It is the third successive appointment
of Sudhansh Pant in a year. He will also hold additional charge as the chairman of Rajasthan
Mines and Mineral Corporation Limited. He was brought to the Centre in October 2022 as
Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the shipping ministry and was later made secretary. After
six months, he was shifted to the health ministry as secretary.]
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6. Who has been appointed as Senior Officer-in-Charge Administration(SOA) of
Headquarters Western Air Command?
1) S Sivakumar 2) Prashant Sudheer Karkare
3) Atul Kumar Singh
4) Krishnaswamy Anantharaman 5) Rajesh Kumar Anand
[Explanation:Air Vice Marshal S Sivakumar took over as Senior Officer-in-
Charge Administration (SOA) of Headquarters Western Air Command, New
Delhi.Air Vice Marshal Sivakumar was commissioned in the Administration Branch on 16
Jun 1990 and is an alumnus of the college of AirWarfare.During his illustrious service
carrier, he has served in various capacities at units, Command HQs and Air HQs. He has
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served as Air Officer Commanding of an Equipment Depot and also held the key appointment
of Command Works Officer and Command Personnel Staff Officer at an Operation
Command. Air Vice Marshal Sivakumar was Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Air Force Works)
at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhavan) prior to the current appointment at Headquarters
Western Air Command, New Delhi.]
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7. Who will take charge as managing director and chief executive of AirtelAfrica?
1) Olusegun Ogunsanya 2) Louis Onyango Otieno
3) Ashish Malhotra 4) Sunil Taldar 5) Manoj Murali
[Explanation:Airtel Africa has appointed Sunil Taldar as Managing Director
and Chief Executive Officer with effect from July 1, and will be succeeding
Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya who is retiring.Taldar, who joined Airtel Africa in October
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2023 as Director–Transformation, will begin the transition to the CEO role, working
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alongside Ogunsanya. Following a transition period, Taldar will be appointed to the Board
as an Executive Director and assume the role of CEO. Ogunsanya joined Airtel in 2012,
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ran the Nigeria Operations of the Telecommunications and mobile money company for
nine years before his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Group in 2021.]
8. Who has been appointed as president of European Investment Bank?
1) Nadia Calviño 2) Ajay Banga 3) Kristalina Georgieva
4) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus 5) Masatsugu Asakawa
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[Explanation:Nadia Calvino has been named the new president of the European
Investment Bank, taking office on January 1. She succeeds Werner Hoyer to
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become the eighth president of the EU bank. Notably, Calvino is the first woman and the
first Spaniard to lead this prestigious institution, marking a significant milestone in the
bank’s history. President Calviño had a noteworthy tenure as the first vice-president of
the government of Spain and minister of economy, trade and enterprise. Her extensive
experience extends to various influential positions within the European Commission. she
was entrusted with key responsibilities, including roles as deputy director general for
financial services, deputy director general for competition, and director general in charge
of the budget. Calvino’s early career was rooted in the Spanish ministry for the economy,
where her focus areas included foreign trade, economic policy, and competition law.]
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9. Who has been appointed as the Chief Managing Director of PowerGrid Corporation
of India?
1) Sudhansh Pant 2) Ravindra Kumar Tyagi
3) Vivek Srivastava 4) Santosh Jha 5) Sreekant Kandikuppa
[Explanation:Power Grid Corporation, a leading state-owned enterprise, announced a
significant change in its leadership on January 1. Ravindra Kumar Tyagi has been
appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), succeeding
Sreekant Kandikuppa who retired upon reaching the age of superannuation.With over 33
years of experience in the power sector, Tyagi has held various key positions in central
public sector undertakings (CPSUs). His tenure at POWERGRID is marked by his expertise
in handling multidisciplinary work across different business areas, including Asset
Management, Engineering, and Business Development, both domestically and overseas.]
10. Who has been appointed as the next Director (HR) of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
Limited?
1) Rashmi Govil 2) Kanchan Devi 3) Nita Singh
4) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya 5) Dr Savira Prakash
[Explanation:Rashmi Govil, a seasoned HR executive with nearly three decades
of experience at Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), is poised to step into the role of
Director (Human Resources) at the state-owned firm. Her nomination for the position was
recommended by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), highlighting her
exceptional qualifications and contributions to the organization.Govil, currently serving as
Executive Director (HRD & ER) at IOC, will succeed Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra. Mohapatra’s
request for an 8-month extension was denied in May, paving the way for Govil to assume
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leadership in the crucial Human Resources domain.]
11. Who has been appointed as MD of Nivea company?
1) Deepika Padukone 2) Geetika Mehta 3) Alia Bhatt
4) Vita Dani 5) Kanchan Devi
[Explanation:Nivea India, a leading personal care products company, has
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appointed Geetika Mehta as its new managing director. This significant
announcement marked a strategic move for the renowned brand. she brought up with her
a wealth of experience from the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.Her journey
includes a recent role as the managing director at Hershey India, a confectionery giant,
where she took charge in July 2021.Before her tenure at Hershey, Mehta dedicated nearly
two decades to Hindustan Unilever Ltd, a major player in the consumer goods industry,
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holding various positions across different divisions.The company’s global workforce
surpasses 20,000 employees, emphasizing its significant presence in the international
market.]
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12. Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of Kia India?
1) Gwanggu Lee 2) Geetika Mehta 3) Tae Jin Park
4) Vivek Srivastava 5) Kook Hyun Shim
[Explanation:Kia India has appointed Gwanggu Lee as the new Managing
Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This transition marks an
important shift in the leadership of the company, with Gwanggu Lee taking the reins from
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the former MD and CEO, Tae Jin Park. Gwanggu Lee is set to become the third MD and
CEO of Kia India, succeeding Kook Hyun Shim and Tae Jin Park. Tae Jin Park, the former
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MD and CEO, is retiring after an illustrious 36-year journey with Kia Corporation, coupled
with a commendable four-year stint with Kia India. The transition reflects the company’s
commitment to bringing in seasoned leaders to steer its transformative journey.]
13. Who has been appointed as the Spokesperson of the Ministry ofExternal Affairs?
1) Arindam Bagchi 2) Randhir Jaiswal
3) Rajesh Uike 4) V. Muraleedharan 5) Giriraj Singh
[Explanation:Senior diplomat Randhir Jaiswal has been appointed as the new
spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) afterArindam Bagchi,
who was appointed India’s permanentrepresentative to the United Nations and other
internationalorganizations in Geneva.Jaiswal, a 1998 batch Indian Foreign Service officer,
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has served inCuba, South Africa, Portugal, and at India’s permanent mission to the UN in
New York.]
14. Who has been appointed as managing director of NARCL?
1) Natarajan Sundar 2) P Santosh 3) Shashi Singh
4) Puneet Chhatwal 5) Sanjiv Khanna
[Explanation:P Santhosh, Chief General Manager at Canara Bank, has been
appointed as the Managing Director of National Asset Reconstruction Company
(NARCL) with effect from January 5, succeeding Natarajan Sundar, who resigned from
the post. This unexpected change in leadership at the government-promoted asset
reconstruction organization has raised eyebrows within the industry.Canara Bank is the
sponsor bank of NARCL with over a 10 per cent stake. Public sector banks are major
shareholders of NARCL.]
15. Who has been appointed as Prime Minister of Chad?
1) Succès Masra 2) Saleh Kebzabo 3) Idriss Déby
4) Hissène Habré 5) Nadia Calvino
[Explanation:Chadian opposition leader Succès Masra who recently returned to the
central African country following a deal with the ruling junta, was appointed as prime
minister of the transitional government. Masra will serve through the transition to civilian
rule, Mahamat Ahmad Alhabo, Chad’s new secretary-general of the presidency.]
16. Who has been appointed as new Prime Minister of Kuwait?
1) Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Sabah
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2) Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al Salem
3) Sheikha Noura Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah
4) Sheikh Salem Sabah Al Salem
5) Sheikh Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah
[Explanation: Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Sabah has appointed
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Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al Salem as the country’s next prime minister.The
emir tasked him with forming a new cabinet, according to a royaldecree.Departing prime
minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah,the late emir’s son, handed in the
cabinet’s resignation following theinaugural address of Sheikh Meshal, in which he
criticised what hestated was “harm to the interest of the people and the country”.The new
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Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed, was formerly theminister of foreign affairs and deputy
prime minister, but resignedfrom both roles in 2011, citing anti-corruption, and has been
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out ofpolitics for more than a decade.]
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17. Who has been appointed as the President of All India Rubber IndustriesAssociation
(AIRIA)?
1) Shashi Singh 2) Ramesh Kejriwal 3) Zafar Ahmed
4) Indra Parekh 5) Sanjeev Sikka
[Explanation: Shashi Singh has been elected as the president of the All India
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Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), the apex body for rubber industries
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inIndia.Singh will be succeeding Ramesh Kejriwal as the President of AIRIA,playing a
pivotal role in steering the association forward. Singh is setto build upon the roadmap
established by his predecessors andformer presidents, acknowledging their invaluable
contributions tothe association.]
18. Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of FAITH?
1) Natarajan Sundar 2) P Santosh 3) Shashi Singh
4) Puneet Chhatwal 5) Sanjiv Khanna
[Explanation:Puneet Chhatwal, the Managing Director and CEO of Indian Hotels
Company Limited, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Federation
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of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH). This move comes as he
succeeds Nakul Anand, the retired Executive Director at ITC Hotels. Chhatwal, a prominent
figure in the hospitality sector, will also continue in his capacity as the President of the
Hotel Association of India (HAI), a position he was re-elected to in 2022. This dual role
positions him strategically in guiding and representing the industry on both national and
broader association levels. As the new Chairperson of FAITH, Puneet Chhatwal is poised
to ensure the seamless continuation of the organization’s initiatives and objectives. FAITH,
comprising various national tourism associations, plays a crucial role in representing the
diverse facets of the tourism and hospitality industry in India. Members include associations
related to tour operators, travel agents, hotels, transport operators, conventions & exhibition
operators, as well as restaurants and tourism attractions.]
19. Who was appointed as SEBI Executive Director for 3 years?
1) Puneet Chhatwal 2) Shashi Singh 3) Natarajan Sundar
4) G Ram Mohan Rao 5) P Santosh
[Explanation:The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently
announced the appointment of G Ram Mohan Rao as Executive Director (ED)
for a tenure of three years. With over 25 years of experience at SEBI, Rao brings a
wealth of expertise to his new role. In his capacity as ED, he will oversee the investigation
department and the internal inspection department, reinforcing SEBI’s commitment to
maintaining market integrity. G Ram Mohan Rao’s journey at SEBI has been marked by
diverse responsibilities and notable achievements. Having served in various capacities
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over the years, he has supervised portfolios such as inspections, litigation, recovery,
investor awareness, and grievance redressal. Rao’s tenure as the Regional Director of the
Eastern Regional Office showcased his leadership in managing crucial areas like
inspections, collective investment schemes, litigation, and recovery, among others.]
20. Who has been appointed as CEO of Indian Olympic Association?
1) Kalyan Chaubey
4) Sanjiv Aggarwal
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5) Rashmi Shukla
3) Vikas Sheel
[Explanation:The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has welcomed a seasoned

professional, Raghuram Iyer, as its new CEO, marking a significant development
after a meticulous selection process conducted by the nomination committee. The
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appointment, long-awaited and in response to reminders from the International Olympic
Committee (IOC), brings a wealth of experience to the forefront. Raghuram Iyer, the former
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CEO of Rajasthan Royals, brings a diverse and rich professional background to his new
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role. His experience extends to prominent positions with IPL teams such as Lucknow
Super Giants and Rising Super giants. Additionally, he has made contributions to ATK
Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League and served as the CEO of RPSG Mavericks, a
table tennis team.Theappointment of Raghuram Iyer comes in response to repeated
reminders from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), underscoring the importance
of having a dedicated CEO for the IOA. This move aims to strengthen the administrative
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structure of the IOA and enhance its capability to navigate the complexities of international
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sports governance.]
21. Who has been appointed as ED of Asian Development Bank?
1) Vikas Sheel 2) Nadia Calvino 3) Puneet Chhatwal
4) Sanjiv Khanna 5) Randhir Jaiswal
[Explanation:Mr. Vikas Sheel, a seasoned bureaucrat, is now the Executive
Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila, emphasizing India’s
commitment to international development.India has appointed seven accomplished civil
servants to crucial positions abroad, showcasing the country’s global engagement.Vikas
Sheel, a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, is now the Executive Director
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at ADB. He brings valuable experience from his current role as Additional Secretary and
Mission Director of Jal Jeevan Mission, contributing to India’s representation at this
prestigious institution.]
22. Who was re-elected as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for the fifthtime?
1) Succès Masra 2) Sheikh Hasina3) Khaleda Zia
4) Saleh Kebzabo 5) Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al Salem
[Explanation:Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sworn in for a
fifth term on January 11 after a landslide victory in an election boycotted by the opposition.
Ms. Hasina’s ruling Awami League party won nearly three-quarters of elected seats in
parliament, with allied parties and friendly independent candidates making up nearly all
the remainder. Being elected for her fifth term as the prime minister, Sheikh Hasina has
become the world’s longest-serving female head of state. ]
23. Who has assumed the position of Secretary General (SG) of BIMSTECSecretary
General?
1) Indra Mani Pandey 2) Tenzin Lekphell 3) Vivek Srivastava
4) Dong Jun 5) Mary Earps
[Explanation:Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, a seasoned diplomat from India,
officially assumed the role of Secretary General (SG) of the Bay of Bengal
Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
This appointment marks a crucial chapter in the organization’s leadership, with
Ambassador Pandey succeeding Tenzin Lekphell of Bhutan.Ambassador Indra Mani
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Pandey becomes the fourth Secretary General of BIMSTEC, succeeding Tenzin Lekphell.
Ambassador Pandey received a warm welcome from Abdul Motaleb Sarker, the Director
General (SAARC & BIMSTEC) of the foreign ministry, along with other Directors of the
BIMSTEC Secretariat. The reception highlighted the significance of the diplomatic ties and
cooperation within the BIMSTEC framework.Ambassador Pandey expressed his
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commitment to diligently work towards realizing the grand vision of BIMSTEC member
states.]
24. Who was the first woman Director General of Police in Maharashtra?
1) Nadia Calvino 2) Geetika Mehta 3) Rashmi Govil
4) Rashmi Shukla 5) Nina Singh
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[Explanation:The Maharashtra government appointed Rashmi Shukla, a
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distinguished 1988 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, as the Director
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General of Police (DGP).This appointment is groundbreaking as Ms. Shukla becomes

the first woman to hold this prestigious position in the state. She takes over the reins from
Rajnish Seth, her batchmate from the 1988 IPS cadre, who recently retired and moved on
to become the chairman of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). Prior to
her current appointment, Ms. Shukla led the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and served as
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the Additional Director-General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).]

25. Who has been appointed as the Group Head of Air India Corporate Affairs?
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1) Rashmi Shukla 2) P Balaji 3) Puneet Chhatwal
4) G Ram Mohan Rao 5) P Santosh
[Explanation:Private carrier Air India has announced the appointment of P Balaji
as the Group Head for Governance, Regulatory, Compliance (GRC) and
Corporate Affairs. Balaji, who will join the newly-created position at Air India on January
11, earlier served a nearly decade-long stint at Vodafone Idea, where he spearheaded
the regulatory and public policy functions. He will report to Air India Managing Director
and Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson and oversee the government affairs, legal,
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ethics, sustainability, and corporate communications functions at Air India.]
26. Who has been appointed as MD of Adani Ports and Special Economic ZoneLimited?
1) Gautam Adani 2) Jeet Adani 3) Priti Adani
4) Karan Adani 5) Vinod Adani
[Explanation:Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), a prominent player
in the ports and logistics sector, recently made significant announcements regarding its
leadership structure. The company declared that CEO Karan Adani would be
stepping into the role of Managing Director, succeeding Gautam Adani.In
parallel, the company welcomed Ashwani Gupta, former global Chief Operating Officer at
Nissan Motors, as its new CEO.]
27. Who has been appointed as Vice President of Food and Beverage Business (FnB)?
1) RD Mishra 2) Indra Mani Pandey 3) Raghuram Iyer
4) Vikas Sheel 5) Rashmi Shukla
[Explanation:HostBooks, a SaaS-based accounting platform, announces the
appointment of RD Mishra as the vice president – food and beverage business
(FnB) from January 2024. With his appointment, HostBooks aims to revolutionise its growth
strategy, strengthen its leadership position, and acquire a significant market share across
FnB markets.With over 33 years of experience in the FnB industry across sales, operations,
marketing, and communications, Mishra is set to take charge of the new development in
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the products, and leadership delivery at HostBooks. His experience in leading and building
excelling business strategies will facilitate the platform’s profitable growth trajectory and
fortify its presence in the HORECA industry with new excellence.]
28. PhonePe has appointed whom as CEO for International PaymentsDivision?
1) Ritesh Pai 2) Karan Adani 3) Ashwani Gupta
4) Indra Mani Pandey 5) Ashwani Gupta
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[Explanation:PhonePe has appointed Ritesh Pai as the Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of its international payments business. This development aligns with India’s
ambition to globalize the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), attracting interest from countries
like Japan, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, France, and the United Kingdom. Ritesh
Pai brings a wealth of experience to his new role, with a proven track record in the digital
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payments sector. His expertise lies in launching innovative solutions and structuring strategic
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business partnerships on a global scale.]
Who has been appointed as the chairperson of Supreme Court LegalServices
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committee?
1) BR Gavai 2) Sanjiv Khanna 3) Sanjai Kishan Kaul
4) DY Chandrachud 5) Aruna Nayar
[Explanation:Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai has been nominated as
the Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC),
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replacing Justice Sanjiv Khanna – the seniormost judge of the top court after the
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Chief Justice of India (CJI). The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee was constituted
under Section 3A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to provide “free and competent
legal services to the weaker sections of society”, in cases falling under the top court’s
jurisdiction. Section 3A of the Act states that the Central Authority (the National Legal Services
Authority or NALSA) shall constitute the committee. It consists of a sitting SC judge, who is
the chairman, along with other members possessing the experience and qualifications
prescribed by the Centre. Both the chairman and other members will be nominated by the
CJI. Further, the CJI can appoint the Secretary to the Committee.]
30. Who was recently appointed as the Secretary of the Railway Board?
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1) Rashmi Shukla 2) Indra Mani Pandey
3) Raghuram Iyer
4) Vikas Sheel 5) Aruna Nayar
[Explanation:Ms. Aruna Nayar, Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) Officer
of 1987 Batch and Level-16 empanelled IRMS officer has been appointed as
Secretary, Railway Board. She was earlier functioning in Railway Board as Additional
Member,Staff since May, 2023 and as Principal Executive Director/Staff,Railway Board
from Feb, 2022 to May, 2023. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet on 05.01.2024
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her as Secretary, Railway Board in IRMS Level-16. Ms. Nayar is also the first IRPS officer
to be empanelled in IRMS inLevel-16.]
31. Who has been re-elected as the Prime Minister of Bhutan for second time?
1) Lotay Tshering 2) Tshering Tobgay 3) Pham Minh Chinh
4) Elizabeth Borne 5) Sheikh Hasina
[Explanation:Bhutanese voters have elected Tshering Tobgay to become Prime
Minister for a second time after his party won nearly two-thirds of seats, the election
commission. The election was dominated by serious economic challenges that have called
into question the Himalayan kingdom’s long-standing policy of prioritizing “Gross National
Happiness” over growth. Mr. Tobgay, head of the liberal People’s Democratic Party (PDP),
who served as prime minister of the Himalayan kingdom from 2013 to 2018, won 30 of 47
seats in the election.]
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32. Who has been appointed as the ambassador to the World TradeOrganisation (WTO)?
1) Senthil Pandian C 2) Amitabh Bachchan 3) Alia Bhatt
4) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala 5) Shah Rukh Khan
[Explanation:The Indian government has named IAS officer Senthil Pandian
C as the ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva. This
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appointment follows the conclusion of Brajendra Navnit’s term as India’s ambassador to
the WTO on March 31, 2024. The decision was approved by the Appointments Committee
of the Cabinet (ACC), entrusting Pandian, a 2002 IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre,
with the responsibility for a three-year term from the date of assuming office.Senthil Pandian
C is currently serving as the commissioner of excise in Uttar Pradesh. His extensive
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experience in administrative roles within the Indian bureaucracy positions him well to
represent the country’s interests on the global trade stage. As he takes charge, Pandian
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steps into a crucial role during a time of unprecedented economic challenges and shifting
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global trade dynamics.]

33. Who has been appointed as Secretary to Chief Minister in Chhattisgarh?
1) Basavaraju S 2) Vishnudeo Sai 3) Biswabhusan Harichandan
4) Samir Kumar Sinha 5) Ritesh Pai
[Explanation:Basavaraju S (IAS) has been appointed as Secretary to the Chief
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Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnudeo Sai. In addition to this, Basavaraju will also

handle the additional charge of Secretary, Food, CivilSupplies and Consumer Affairs and
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Secretary, Urban Administration and Development. Basavaraju is a 2007-batch Indian
Administrative Service (IAS) of Chhattisgarh cadre.]
34. Who has been appointed as Additional Secretary and Director General(Acquisition)
in the Defence Ministry?
1) Aruna Nayar 2) Basavaraju S 3) Rashmi Shukla
4) Samir Kumar Sinha 5) Raghuram Iyer
[Explanation:Senior IAS officer Samir Kumar Sinha has been appointed as
Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition) in the Defence
Ministry.He was a 1994-batch IAS officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre. His role is
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pivotal in streamlining and overseeing the procurement process, contributing to the
strengthening of the country’s defense infrastructure.]
35. Who has been appointed as Tamil Nadu’s Advocate-General?
1) R. Shunmugasundaram 2) DY Chandrachud 3) P.S. Raman
4) Satish Chandra Sharma 5) Vipin Sangh
[Explanation:Senior advocate PS Raman has been appointed as the advocate
general of Tamil Nadu.This will be Raman’s second stint in the post after having been
AG between 2009 and 2011 in the M Karunanidhi government. n all-rounder at ease with
all genres of law — constitutional civil, commercial, criminal, property laws, indirect tax
and intellectual property matters — he was named senior advocate of the Madras high
court in September 2004.]
36. Who has been appointed as global chief revenue officer for business techplatform?
1) Kulmeet Bawa 2) Uppal Kundu 3) Sheel Vardhan Singh
4) Senthil Pandian C 5) Ritesh Pai
[Explanation:Kulmeet Bawa, President & Managing Director for the Indian
Subcontinent, has been elevated to a global role as the Chief Revenue Officer,
SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP). Mr. Bawa would be responsible for
driving the growth and adoption of SAP BTP across the globe, including SAP’s artificial
intelligence, data and analytics, automation, and integration.]
37. Who has been reappointed as RBI Deputy Governor?
1) M. Rajeshwar Rao 2) MD Patra 3) T. Rabi Shankar
4) Swaminathan J 5) Shaktikanta Das
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[Explanation: The Union government has reappointed Michael D Patra as Deputy
Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a year, effective January 15. This
is the second extension given by the Cabinet’s Appointments Committee to Patra. On
January 15 last year, too, he was re-appointed as Deputy Governor for a year. Patra, who
handles various departments, including monetary policy, financial markets regulation and
financial stability, took charge as Deputy Governor on January 1, 2020.]
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(UPSC)?
1) Sheel Vardhan Singh
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Who has been appointed as a member of the Union Public ServiceCommission
2) Dr. Manoj Soni

3) Rajiv Nayan Choubey
4) Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla 5) Preeti Sudan
[Explanation: Sheel Vardhan Singh, the former Director General of the Central
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Industrial Security Force (CISF), has been appointed as a member of the Union
Public Service Commission (UPSC).The UPSC, headed by a chairperson, is responsible
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for conducting the civil services examination, a rigorous process that selects individuals
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for key administrative and leadership roles in the country. The commission can have a
maximum of 10 members, each appointed for a term of six years or until they attain the age
of 65.During his tenure as the Director General of CISF from November 2021 to December
2023, Singh played a pivotal role in providing visionary leadership that significantly
enhanced security measures across the vital industrial sector. ]
39. Who has been appointed as advisor to Telangana Legislature?
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1) Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy 2) A. Revanth Reddy

3) Gutha Sukender Reddy
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4) Prasanna Kumar Suryadevara 5) Gaddam Prasad Kumar
[Explanation: The Telangana state government has appointed Prasanna Kumar
Suryadevara as advisor to the Legislature.The appointment has been made to infuse
more professionalism into the functioning of the Legislature. Mr. Prasanna Kumar has the
distinction of serving top constitutional offices of the country and is stated to be endowed
with knowledge of the interplay between the three organs – Executive, Legislature and
Judiciary.He served as an officer on special duty to Lok Sabha Speaker and was a key
player in setting up Lok Sabha TV, bringing live proceedings of Parliament. He served as
the joint director/director in the office of the Vice-President of India and also as secretary
of the Legislative Assembly of NCT.]
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40. Who has been appointed as president of Taiwan?
1) Lai Ching-te 2) Gabriel Attal 3) Tshering Tobgay
4) Nadia Calvino 5) Reuven Azar
[Explanation: William Lai, also known as Lai Ching-te, from the ruling
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won Taiwan’s presidential election despite
China’s warnings not to vote for him.Lai, the current vice president of Taiwan,
garnered around 40% of the vote share after counting was done from over 90% of polling
stations. He was competing against two other candidates, including Hou Yu-ih from the
conservative Kuomintang (KMT) and former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je from the Taiwan
People’s Party which was only founded in 2019.He was first elected as a lawmaker in
1998 then became the mayor of Tainan City in 2010. Lai also served as Taiwan’s premier
— nominally the principal advisor to the president of the republic and positioned as the
head of the central government — from 2017 to 2019.]
41. Who has been appointed as a vice minister of civil affairs?
1) Hu Jintao 2) Hu Haifeng 3) Xi Jinping 4) Liu Zhenli 5) Kim Jong Un
[Explanation: Hu Haifeng, son of former Chinese President Hu Jintao, was
appointed by the cabinet as a vice minister of civil affairs, making a leap into the
senior ranks of the central government from a small city in an eastern province. Prior to his
central government appointment based in Beijing, Mr. Hu (51) had served for five years as
head of the Communist Party of the city of Lishui in Zhejiang province.During his tenure as
Lishui party chief, Mr. Hu even received open praise from President Xi Jinping for the
city’s green development. Mr. Hu was among the youngest vice civil affairs ministers to be
appointed.]
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42. Who has been sworn in as the president of Guatemala?
1) Tshering Tobgay 2) Bernardo Arevalo 3) Lai Ching-te
4) Reuven Azar 5) Gabriel Attal
[Explanation: Bernardo Arevalo was sworn in as Guatemala’s president despite
months of efforts to derail his inauguration, including foot-dragging and rising tensions
right up until the transfer of power.A progressive academic-turned-politician and son of a
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Guatemalan president credited with implementing key social reforms in the mid-20th
century, Arevalo takes office with expectations of confronting Guatemala’s entrenched
corruption.]
43. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of PepsiCo India?
1) Ahmed El Sheikh 2) Jagrut Kotecha 3) Ritesh Pai
4) Ashwani Gupta 5) Senthil Pandian
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[Explanation: PepsiCo India, in a strategic realignment, has appointed Jagrut
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Kotecha as its new CEO, succeeding Ahmed El Sheikh. Kotecha, currently the Chief
Commercial Officer for PepsiCo in Africa, Middle East, and South Asia (AMESA), is set to
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take the helm of PepsiCo India’s operations in March 2024. This move comes as Ahmed El
Sheikh transitions to the role of CEO for PepsiCo’s Middle East Business Unit. Kotecha,
with over three decades of experience at PepsiCo, has made significant contributions to
the company’s growth. His PepsiCo journey began in 1994 in the Sales and Marketing
team in India. Climbing the corporate ladder, Kotecha assumed various roles, including
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Regional Sales Manager and Marketing Manager for Western Snack. He served as the
Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for AMESA since January 2020.]
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44. Who has been appointed as MD and CEO of Development Credit Bank(DCB) Limited?
1) Sheel Vardhan Singh 2) Praveen Achuthan Kutty
3) Senthil Pandian 4) P Santosh 5) CS Rajan
[Explanation: Development Credit Bank (DCB) Limited, a renowned commercial
bank in India, has officially named Praveen Achuthan Kutty as Managing
Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a three-year term beginning April
29, 2024.Praveen Achuthan Kutty has over 32 years of experience in all aspects of Retail
& SME banking. He has been a part of DCB Bank leadership team for the past 16 years.
At present he manages Retail, SME and Agri Banking. Prior to joining DCB Bank, he worked
in Citibank. Kutty last assignment in Citibank was in New York, as the Head for Non-
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Resident Indian Business, for US & Canada. Praveen holds a B Com and MBA degree.]
45. Who has been appointed as additional charge of Chief Secretary ofMadhya Pradesh?
1) Veera Rana 2) Iqbal S Bains 3) A. Santhi Kumari
4) Pradeep Kumar Jena 5) Bhagwati Prasad Gopalika
[Explanation: Over a month after Veera Rana, a 1988-batch IAS officer, was
handed the additional charge of Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, she has
been appointed as Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, she has been appointed
as Chief Secretary of the state. Veera Rana was serving as acting chief secretary after the
retirement of incumbent Iqbal S Bains. IAS officer Nirmala Buch was the first woman chief
secretary of Madhya Pradesh and she served in the top post in the early 1990s. The
government also appointed Sanjay Bandopadhyay, a 1988-batch IAS officer, as chairman
of the MP Employees Selection Board.]
46. Who has been appointed as the director general of the Sashastra SeemaBal (SSB)?
1) Rashmi Shukla 2) Dinesh K Tripathi
3) Daljit Singh Chaudhary
4) Manoj Pande 5) Vivek Ram Chaudhari
[Explanation: Senior IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary has been appointed
as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).Daljit Singh Chaudhary,
an officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS), has had a distinguished career with various
critical responsibilities in the past. His experience and skills are deemed crucial for the
role of Director General of SSB, where he will be leading the force in maintaining the
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security and integrity of India’s borders.The Sashastra Seema Bal, one of India’s central
armed police forces, is primarily responsible for guarding the country’s borders with Nepal
and Bhutan. The appointment of Daljit Singh Chaudhary, an experienced officer, is
expected to bring in renewed vigor and strategic expertise in managing the crucial border
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areas, especially in the context of emerging security challenges in the region.]
47. Who has been appointed as its group CEO of InterGlobe Enterprises?
1) Jagrut Kotecha 2) Daljit Singh Chaudhary 3) Aditya Pande
4) Manish Jain 5) Sheel Vardhan Singh
[Explanation:InterGlobe Enterprises has announced the appointment of Aditya
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Pande as its Group Chief Executive Officer, with effect from March 1, 2024. InterGlobe
Enterprises is an Indian travel conglomerate involved in Aviation (IndiGo), Hospitality,
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Logistics, Airline Management, Travel Commerce, Advanced Pilot Training, and Aircraft
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Maintenance Engineering. With the exception of IndiGo, Pande to have overall responsibility
for setting InterGlobe’s strategic agenda and to oversee and continue to strengthen the
Leadership of the Company’s line businesses and the Corporate staff functions.]
48. Who has been appointed as TSPSC Chairman?
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1) Anita Rajendra 2) M. Mahender Reddy

3) Amir Ullah Khan
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4) Narri Yadaiah 5) Yarabadi Ram Mohana Rao
[Explanation:Former Telangana DGP M Mahender Reddy has been appointed
as the new chairperson of the Telangana State Public Service Commission
(TSPSC). The governor also approved the names of five others who will be appointed as
members of the TSPSC. An officer of 1986 IPS batch, 61-year-old Reddy served as the
DGP of Telangana for four years, before relinquishing office on attaining the age of
superannuation in December 2022. He will serve as the TSPSC chairman for a period of
11 months as the maximum age limit is 62 years.]
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49. Who has been appointed as Brand Ambassador of VARNI?
1) Virat Kohli 2) MS Dhoni 3) Ravindra Jadeja 4) Rohit Sharma 5) Rahul Dravid
[Explanation:After making a huge name in mobile accessories products; VARNI has
started the year 2024 with an amazing association with the cricketer Ravindra
Jadeja as the face of their brand. While inaugurating a new campaign, ‘One India
One Future’ Mali addressed his dealers & distributors across India and inspired everyone
by his own story of struggle and journey of 10 years with the message of ’10 SAAL KI
JOURNEY FOREVER VARNI’.Though VARNI started in 2009 it has always given quality
products over affordable price and futuristic designs. Jadeja is also happy with this
association and will surely support this initiative of VARNI.]
50. Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record ninth time?
1) A. Revanth Reddy 2) Dr. Mohan Yadav 3) Vishnu Deo Sai
4) Nitish Kumar 5) Bhajan Lal Sharma
[Explanation:Janata Dal-United (JDU) chief Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar
Chief Minister for the ninth time, breaking ties with the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ and
securing support from the BJP. The swearing-in ceremony, held at Raj Bhavan in Patna.]
51. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Union Territoryof
Puducherry?
1) Rajeev Verma 2) Vikas Sheel 3) Sharat Chauhan
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4) Prasanna B Varale 5) Jagrut Kotecha
[Explanation:Sharat Chauhan, a seasoned 1994 batch IAS officer of the AGMUT
cadre, has been designated as the new Chief Secretary of Puducherry. The
announcement of his appointment came through an official order issued by the Union
Home Ministry on January, 29. With an extensive background in administration, Chauhan
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is poised to bring fresh perspectives and efficient governance to the union territory.
Chauhan’s prior service in Arunachal Pradesh has equipped him with a wealth of
administrative experience, making him well-suited for his new role in Puducherry. His
tenure in Arunachal Pradesh likely provided him with insights into managing diverse
administrative challenges, which will be invaluable in his leadership of Puducherry.]
52. Who has been re-elected as the President of Comoros for a 4th five-year term?
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1) Nadia Calvino 2) Azali Assoumani 3) Tshering Tobgay
4) Mouigni Baraka
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[Explanation:In a disputed electoral process, Comoros President Azali

Assoumanihas claimed victory for a fourth five-year term with 63% of the
vote, asannounced by the electoral body Ceni.However, the opposition, boycotting the
poll, decries it as“fraudulent.”Assoumani has ruled Comoros since first coming to power
through a coup in 1999.]
53. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of TRAI?
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1) Anil Kumar Lahoti 2) Meenakshi Gupta 3) PD Vaghela

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4) Daljit Singh Chaudhary 5) AN Pramod
[Explanation:The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment
of Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, IRSE (1984) (Retd), Former Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Government of India
as Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for a period of
three years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until he attains the age of
65 years or until further orders.He is an officer of the 1984 batch of the Indian Railway
Service of Engineers (IRSE).]
54. Who has been appointed as part-time chairman of AU Small FinanceBank?
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1) Raj Vikash Verma 2) Sheel Vardhan Singh
3) Harun Rasid Khan
4) Ritesh Pai 5) Senthil Pandian
[Explanation:AU Small Finance Bank (SFB) has appointed Reserve Bank of
India’s former Deputy Governor HR Khan as part-time chairman. In an exchange
notification that Raj Vikash Verma has completed his tenure as part-time chairman and
independent director of the bank on January 29, 2024 and will cease to be part time
chairman and independent director of the bank. “Harun Rasid Khan, Independent Director
(Non-Executive) has been appointed for the position of Part Time Chairman of the Bank
from January 30, 2024 till completion of his 1sttenure as Independent Director of the Bank
i.e. December 27, 2024.]
2.AWARDS AND HONOURS

1. Who was conferred with the Sangita Kalanidhi award at the Music Academy?
1) K. S. Kalidas 2) K. Ambika Devi 3) Jayashri Ramnath
4) G. J. R. Krishnan 5) Vijayalakshmi
[Explanation: Carnatic vocalist Bombay Jayashri Ramnath was conferred with the Sangita
Kalanidhi award at the Music Academy on January 1. Former West Bengal Governor
Gopalkrishna Gandhi noted that by honouring Ms. Ramnath, “we honour the purity of her
swaras, the sublimity of her bhava, the yogic equipoise of her singing soul and the amazing
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strength of her will power”.
Presiding over the ‘Sadas’ of the 97th annual conference and concerts of the Music
Academy, he talked about how artificial intelligence is ushering in a revolution. “In the
realm of music, artificial intelligence can do some spectacular things like removing recording
flaws and can clean up scratches without trace. The Music Academy can so guide and
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influence the regulators that must be placed in position for artificial intelligence in the realm
of music. Artificial intelligence must nurse, not doctor music,” he stated.]
2. Who has been honored with MS Swaminathan Award 2023 for his contribution in
Agriculture?
1) L.P. Hemanth K. Srinivasulu 2) Sukrita Paul Kumar
3) Pradip Kumar Das
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4) B.R. Kamboj 5) Jayashri Ramnath
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[Explanation:In a notable achievement, Prof. B.R. Kamboj, the Vice Chancellor of
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, has been bestowed with the
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prestigious M.S. Swaminathan Award. This recognition comes in appreciation of his

significant contributions as a scientist and extension specialist in the field of agronomy.]
3. Who has been nominated for National Youth Award 2024?
1) Bisathi Bharat 2) Dr. Srinivas Naik Dharavath
3) Savita Ladage 4) Javed Akhtar 5) Pushpa Bharati
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[Explanation:Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has selected Bisathi Bharat of
Anantapur district for the National Youth Award (NYA), conferred annually to individuals
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and voluntary organisations serving in the arena of youth development.
Hailing from Kandikapula village in Singanamala constituency, Mr. Bharat represents the
zone comprising Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. He organised 125 social
empowerment activities during ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ by collecting 1,250 units of blood,
honoured fourteen heroes of Indian freedom struggle, provided career guidance training
to 2,800 youth in rural pockets, in association with the Departments of Education and
Panchayat Raj.
Moreover, he conducted orientation programmes to thousands of rural youth on drug abuse,
suicides, prevention of child marriages, Juvenile Justice Act, besides getting 1,950 youth
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enrolled as first-time voters. He even worked as the UN-District Youth Officer for Raichur,
Karnataka.]
4. Who was conferred with NrityaKalanidhi Award at the 17th Dance Festival of The
Music Academy Held in Chennai?
1) Jayashri Ramnath 2) K. Ambika Devi
3) VasanthalakshmiNarasimhachari
4) K. S. Kalidas 5) Vijayalakshmi
[Explanation: Classical dancer and choreographer Vasantha lakshmi Narasimhachari
received the prestigious ‘Nritya Kalanidhi’ award at the 17th Dance Festival of The Music
Academy. Vasantha lakshmi Narasimhachari is known for her expertise in both
Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, showcasing a remarkable versatility in classical dance
forms.
About NrityaKalanidhi Award
• The ‘NrityaKalanidhi’ award is an annual recognition in the field of dance presented by
the renowned Madras Music Academy.
• The Music Academy, Madras, holds a distinguished position as a landmark institution in
the history of fine arts.
• It emerged as an outcome of the All-India Congress Session held in Madras in December
1927.
• The institution was conceived with the ambitious goal of setting and upholding high standards
for Carnatic music.
• A significant event organized by the Music Academy is its annual music and dance festival,
attracting artists and art enthusiasts from around the country.
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• The Music Academy plays a pivotal role in recognizing and honouring excellence in the
field of music and dance.
• Apart from NrityaKalanidhi, various other awards such as Sangita Kalanidhi, Sangita Kala
Acharya, TTK, and Musicologist awards are presented during the annual festival.]
5. Which company received the Rashtriya Khel ProtsahanPuruskar 2023 for
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Encouragement to Sports through Corporate Social Responsibility?
1) Indian Railways 2) Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) Foundation
3) Tata Steel
4) Reliance Foundation 5) Odisha Mining Corporate Limited
[Explanation:Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced ‘Rashtriya Khel
ProtsahanPuruskar’ 2023. Odisha Mining Corporate Limited awarded in the category
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‘Encouragement to sports through Corporate Social Responsibility’
• Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced ‘Rashtriya Khel ProtsahanPuruskar’ 2023
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. The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India at a specially organized
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function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 09th January, 2024 (Tuesday) at 1100 hours.

• ‘Rashtriya Khel ProtsahanPuruskar’ is given to corporate entities (both in private and public
sector), Sports Control Boards, NGOs, including sports bodies at the State and National
level, who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development.
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6. Which Scheme had won the prestigious Gold Prize in National Awards for e-
Governance 2023?
1) SVAMITVA 2) PM Kisan 3) SATAT 4) PM SVANidhi 5) NIRVIK
[Explanation: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj participated in the Innovation Sandbox
presentation and showcased the “Digital Transformation Initiatives in Land Governance
through SVAMITVA Scheme” detailing the processes followed by States to digitalize land
governance systems transparently and efficiently.
SVAMITVA Scheme had won the prestigious Gold Prize in National Awards for e-
Governance 2023 in the category “Use of Emerging Technology for Providing Citizen-
Centric Services” organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public
Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions at
Indore, Madhya Pradesh in October 2023.]
7. Who among the following has won Best Director at the Golden Globes 2024?
1) Christopher Nolan 2) Cillian Murphy 3) Robert Downey Jr
4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
[Explanation:The 2024 Golden Globe Awards have wrapped up, honoring the standouts
in television and film. This year’s ceremony was hosted by comedian Jo Koy and broadcast
live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, following a star-studded red carpet
pre-show. ‘Oppenheimer’ has been one of the big winners at the ongoing Golden Globes
awards ceremony. Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has won Best Director at the Golden
Globes 2024 forOppenheimer.
• In addition to its Best Picture win, Oppenheimer also triumphed in other categories, with
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awards for Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Male Actor (Cillian Murphy)
and Best Supporting Male Actor (Robert Downey Jr). The film also received
accolades for Best Score – Motion Picture.]
8. Which organization has been awarded the recently announced Rashtriya Khel
ParthanaPuraskar ((RKPP) 2023 for identifying and nurturing emerging/young
talent?
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1) Indian Olympic Association
2) Odisha Mining Corporate Limited
3) Jain Deemed to be University, Bengaluru
4) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 5) Jamia Millia Islamia
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[Explanation: Recently, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced Rashtriya
Khel ProtsahanPuruskar((RKPP) 2023. Odisha Mining Corporate Limited has been
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awarded in the category of Encouragement to Sports through Corporate Social
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Responsibility. Jain Deemed to be University, Bengaluru has been awarded for identifying
and nurturing budding and young talent.
RKPP introduced by the government in 2009 is given to corporate entities (both private and
public sector), Sports Control Boards, NGOs, including sports bodies at the State and
National level, who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and
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development.
The Other five core awards that constitute India’s National Sports Awards are the Major
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Dhyan Chand Khel RatnaAward,the Arjuna Award, the Dronacharya Award, the Major
Dhyan Chand Award, and the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAK1) Trophy.]
9. Which company won the CII National Award for Excellence in Water Management
and has set a goal to become 500% water-positive by 2025?
1) Hero MotoCorp Ltd 2) Suzuki Motor Corporation
3) Honda Motor Corporation
4) Royal Enfield Corporation 5) TVS Motor Company
[Explanation:Hero MotoCorp’s manufacturing facility in Gurugram has been recognized
with the CII National Award for Excellence in Water Management. The company’s plant
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has secured the top position in the ‘Within the Fence’ category, which is given to industrial
units that have implemented effective water management practices within their premises.
This award is a testament to Hero MotoCorp’s commitment towards sustainable water
management and its goal of being 500% water positive by 2025. Being water positive
means that the company will produce more water than it consumes, which will help it
conserve water resources and contribute to a more sustainable future.]
10. Which movie has won the 81st Golden Globe Award 2024 for best drama?
1) Oppenheimer 2) The Super Mario Bros
3) Rustin 4) Maestro 5) All of Us Strangers
[Explanation: “Oppenheimer” won best drama motion picture, beating out five other films,
including Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Bradley Cooper’s Leonard
Bernstein biopic “Maestro.”]
11. Who has honoured with Motion Picture Association Asia-Pacific Copyright Educator
of the Year Award?
1) Prashant Agrawal 2) Meira Chand 3) Devika Rani
4) Siddharth Roy Kapur 5) VR Lalithambika
[Explanation: Renowned Indian filmmaker and Founder of Roy Kapur Films, Siddharth
Roy Kapur, has been bestowed with the prestigious Motion Picture Association Asia-Pacific
Copyright Educator of the Year Award, on(December 7).
• The honour was presented at the CineAsia Awards 2023 in Bangkok, marking a
significant recognition of Kapur’s two-decade-long dedication to advancing the Indian film
industry.]
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12. Who has honoured with ‘AtiVishisht Rail Seva award’— the highest award of the
Indian Railways?
1) Prashasti Srivastava 2) SuganthySundararaj
3) Abdullahi Mire
4) Anthony Chen 5) Paul Lynch
[Explanation:Prashasti Srivastava, is an IRTS officer of 2017 batch posted as divisional
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commercial manager of Agra division, North Central Railway.
• An inventive concept of conveyor belt used in loading and unload goods from wagon
and saving time in freight train operations has earned a Lucknow woman Indian Railway
Traffic Service (IRTS) officer ‘AtiVishisht Rail Seva award’— the highest award of the Indian
Railways.]
13. Which film has won the Silver Yusr for best feature film at Red Sea Int Film Fest?
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1) Kantara 2) Dear Jassi 3) RRR 4) Angels Wear White 5) Blaga’s Lessons
[Explanation:“Dear Jassi”, a film inspired by a real-life honour killing in Punjab, won
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the Silver Yusr Award for best feature film at the ongoing Red Sea International Film Festival
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2023.
• Directed by Tarsem Singh Dhandwar, the Punjabi-English romance drama was
honoured with the accolade at a ceremony held in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah.]
14. Who among the following has won 75th Creative Arts Emmy Award?
1) Joe Biden 2) Narendra Modi 3) Barack Obama
4) John Mulaney 5) Morgan Freeman
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[Explanation:Barack Obama won his second Emmy, and John Mulaney won his
third two of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
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• Obama won the Emmy for best narrator for his Netflix documentary series,
Working: What We Do All Day,” repeating in a category he previously won for narrating
a Netflix series on national parks. He also has two Grammys for his voice work on the
audiobooks of his two memoirs.
• The former president, who was not at the ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los
Angeles, beat fellow nominees Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, Mahershala Ali
and Pedro Pascal in what was by far the most star-studded category at the Creative
Arts Emmys, a two-night award-show marathon that mostly honors less-than-famous artists,
crew members and crafts people in television.
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• Mulaney won his Emmy for writing on his Netflix standup special, Baby J,”
in which his work took a darker turn and dealt with his drug addiction and recovery.]
15. Which city has been selected as the best city for Indian women in 2023?
1) Chennai 2) Hyderabad 3) Bengaluru 4) New Delhi 5) Tiruchirappalli
[Explanation: Chennai emerged as the top Indian city for women in 2023 in terms of
inclusivity and conduciveness to working women, as per findings from diversity, equity
and inclusivity consultant Avtar Group’s Top Cities for Women in India (TCWI) 2023.
Tamil Nadu cities topped both categories that the study covered – 49 cities in the million-
plus population category and 64 cities in the less than a million-population category. Chennai
topped the million plus category and Tiruchirappalli came on top of the less than a million
category. The southern state also had a total of seven cities such as Coimbatore (Million
plus), Tiruchirappalli, Vellore, Salem, Erode, and Tirupur (Less than a million) featuring in
the lists.]
16. Which city has secured top spot in 2024 TripadvisorTravellers’ Choice Awards for
third consecutive year?
1) Sharjah 2) Dubai 3) Jeddah 4) New Delhi 5) Riyadh
[Explanation:Dubai has clinched the prestigious title of the No.1 global destination
in the TripadvisorTravellers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations Awards 2024,
marking its third consecutive win.
• This achievement sets a historic milestone, making Dubai the first city to accomplish
such a feat in succession.
• The announcement coincides with the first anniversary of the Dubai Economic
Agenda, D33, which strives to solidify Dubai’s standing as a leading global city for both
business and leisure.]
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17. Who has become the first celebrity to be honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame
star 2024?
1) Ludacris 2) Uma Thurman 3) Vince Vaughn
4) Willem Dafoe 5) Ralph Macchio
[Explanation:Actor Willem Dafoe has become the first celebrity to be honoured
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with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star this year.
• Dafoe, who has featured in almost 150 films, was felicitated in California.
• Hollywood Walk of Fame 2023: Other notable stars who received the honor this year
are Ludacris, Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn, Ralph Macchio, Blake Shelton, The Jones
Brothers, Marc Anthony, Darius Rucker, and the late Paul Walker.]
18. Which of the following cities has declared the joint cleanest cities of India as part
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of the Swachh Survekshan Awards?
1) Indore 2) Surat 3) New Delhi 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
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[Explanation:Indore and Surat were declared the joint cleanest cities of India as
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• This was the seventh time that Indore won the accolade of the cleanest city in
India.
• Navi Mumbai which came third in last year’s awards, retained its position.
• Saswad in Maharashtra got the cleanest city award for urban centres with less
than 1 lakh population.
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• Patan in Chattisgarh and Lonavla in Maharashtra were the second and

third cleanest cities in this category.
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• Varanasi and Prayagraj were adjudged cleanest Ganga Towns.
• MHOW Cantonment Board in Madhya Pradesh was given the award for
cleanest cantonment town.
• Union minister of housing and urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and
secretary Manoj Joshi were present in the dais when the cities were awarded.
• Swachh Survekshan, conducted by the union ministry of housing and
urban affairs (MoHU1) under the Swachh Bharat Urban Mission since 2016, is
the world’s largest urban sanitation and cleanliness survey.]
19. Recently, GHMC has received how many awards in the Swachh Survekshan for
the year 2023?
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1) 02 2) 03 3) 04 4) 05 5) 08
[Explanation:The city received awards as the ninth cleanest city, five-star rated
garbage-free city, a clean city in Telangana, five-star rated city in Telangana with a
population over one lakh, and the water-plus city.
• The ninth place is an improvement from the 10th rank the previous year,
and a definite one from the 275th ranking.]
20. Who has won the Odakkuzhal Award for the year 2023?
1) ShirshenduMukyopadhyaya 2) Prof. Adrian Cruise
3) Prof. B.R. Kamboj
4) Poet P.N. Gopikrishnan 5) Poet Sukrita Paul Kumar
[Explanation:Poet P.N. Gopikrishnan’s anthology Kavitha Mamsabhojiyanu
(Poetry is carnivorous) has won the Odakkuzhal Award for the year 2023.
• The award, instituted by the Guruvayoorappan Trust in memory of poet G.
Sankarakurup, carries a sculpture, citation and a cash component of Rs.30,000. The
award will be presented by critic M. Leelavathy on the death anniversary of G.
Sankarakurup in Ernakulam on February 2. E.V. Ramakrishnan, literary critic, will deliver
the keynote address at the event.]
21. Which organisation has been awarded the EPC contract by NLC India Ltd to set up
a 2400 MW Capacity?
1) BHEL 2) HAL 3) L & T 4) BEL 5) DRDO
[Explanation:Lignite miner NLC India (NLCIL) has awarded the EPC contract to BHEL to
set up a pit head green field thermal power plant (TPP) of 2,400 megawatt (MW)
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capacity at Jharsuguda district in Odisha.
• The project is based on Ultra Super Critical technology.
• The entire power of 2400 MW is tied up with Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Kerala and
Puducherry and the power purchase agreement (PPAs) to this effect have already been
executed.]
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National Film Award winner AyushmannKhurrana to play ___________ in sports
biopic .
1) Sachin Tendulkar 2) Sourav Ganguly
3) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
4) Kapil Dev 5) Muttiah Muralitharan
[Explanation: Bollywood actor AyushmannKhurrana, a National Film Award winner,
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will play Sourav Ganguly in a biopic. Ayushmann, who is a left-hander, will be trained for
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months before shoot starts. The shooting is likely to begin from the third or fourth quarter
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of 2024.]
23. Who among the following has received this year’s Harivarasanam award at the
Sannidhanam, Sabarimala?
1) Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay 2) Prof. Adrian Michael Cruise
3) Prof BR Kamboj
4) P.K.Veeramanidasan 5) Savita Kanswal
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[Explanation:Tamil playback singer P.K.Veeramanidasan will receive this year’s

Harivarasanam award at the Sannidhanam, Sabarimala.
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• The award comprises a purse of Rs. 1,00,000 and a citation.
• Mr. Veeramanidasan has sung over 6,000 devotional songs in Tamil, Telugu,
Kannada, and Sanskrit.
• Devaswoms Minister K. Radhakrishnan will present the award at a function
to be held at the Sannidhanam auditorium.
Note:President DraupadiMurmu presented the posthumous Tenzing Norgay National
Adventure Award to Savita Kanswal, a brave mountaineer from Lothru village in
Uttarkashi district in a ceremony.]
24. Which city railway station has bagged the ‘Best Station Cleanliness Shield’, in
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major station category?
1) Secunderabad 2) Vishakhapatnam 3) Srikakulam
4) Bhubaneswar 5) Mumbai
[Explanation: The Srikakulam Railway station, located on the Waltair division of the
East Coast Railway (ECoR), has been awarded the ‘best station for cleanliness shield’ in
the major station category at the 68th Railway Week Awards held at the zonal level in
Bhubaneswar. This recognition is a testament to the station’s efforts towards maintaining
cleanliness and hygiene, making it one of the cleanest railway stations in the region.]
25. Which of the following armed forces has declared 2024 as the “Year of Technology
Absorption” for Transformative change?
1) Indian Air Force 2) Indian Army 3) Border Security Force
4) Indian Navy 5) Indian Coast Guard
[Explanation: the Indian Army has declared 2024 as the “Year of Technology Absorption.”
This move underscores the Army’s commitment to leveraging technology as a catalyst for
transformative change, enhancing operational and logistic capabilities through in-house
expertise, and working in collaboration with the domestic defence industry.
• Lucknow will host its first parade, shifting from Delhi Cantonment for 76th
Indian Army Day on January 15.
• The day commemorates General KM Cariappa taking command in 1949. The
theme is ‘Year of Technology Absorption’.
• General Manoj Pande emphasizes transformative change through technology.
• PM Modi and President Murmu extended wishes, praising the Indian Army’s
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professionalism and bravery in conflicts and calamities.]
26. Who has received his second Sena Medal (Gallantry) – referred to as “Bar to Sena
Medal”?
1) Dilip Kumar Das 2) A. Ranjith Kumar
3) Raj Kumar Yadava
4) Bablu Rabha
ha 5) Sambhu Roy
[Explanation: Ranjith Kumar received his second Sena Medal (Gallantry), referred to as
“Bar to Sena Medal,” during the Central Command Investiture Ceremony 2024 held in
Lucknow. The President of India presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
2024 to 19 children for their outstanding achievements in six categories.]
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27. Who has become the First Active-Duty Winner of Miss America 2024?
1) Sheynnis Palacios 2) SargamKoushal
3) Madison Marsh
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[Explanation: Madison Marsh, a 22-year-old active-duty Air Force officer, has made
history by becoming the first military service member to win the prestigious title of Miss
America. Marsh, who represents the state of South Carolina, was crowned Miss America
2024 at the pageant. This marks the first time that an active-duty Air Force officer has won
the title.]
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28. Who has become the first women to win the best Environment Officer Award?
1) Madison Marsh 2) Savita Kanswal 3) Deepa Bhandare
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4) Sukrita Paul 5) Poonam Khetrapal Singh
[Explanation: Deepa Bhandare, associated with Shri Datta Cooperative Sugar Factory
(SSK) in Shirol taluka of Kolhapur, emerged as a trailblazer as she clinched the prestigious
Best Environment Officer Award at the ceremony. The award, conferred by VSI Chairman
Sharad Pawar, marks a historic moment as Bhandare becomes the only woman in the
long and illustrious history of Maharashtra’s sugar industry to receive this accolade.]
29. Who will receive Assam’s highest civilian award ‘Assam Baibhav’ on February 10
for significant contribution in the field of justice and jurisprudence?
1) Ranjan Gogoi 2) Kishan Chand Nauriyal
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3) Elvis Ali Hazarika
4) Hima Das 5) Dr. TapanSaikia
[Explanation: The Assam government has announced that former Chief Justice of India
Ranjan Gogoi will receive the prestigious ‘Assam Baibhav’, which is the highest civilian
award in Assam state. This recognition comes in light of Gogoi’s significant contributions
to the legal world, particularly his role in delivering historic judgments such as the verdict
on the RamanjanambhumiBabri Masjid case during his tenure as Chief Justice. Gogoi,
who hails from Assam, became the first person from Northeast India to hold the position of
Chief Justice of India. The announcement was made by Assam Chief Minister
HimantaBiswaSarma, who praised Gogoi’s remarkable service and admirable feats,
particularly his contribution towards resolving the decade-long Ram Jananmbhumi-Babri
Masjid standoff.]
30. Which of the following Airports have jointly bagged the best airport award for the
year at the 4th edition of “Wings India Awards” in the Civil Aviation Sector?
1) Bangalore Airport 2) Delhi Airport 3) Chennai Airport
4) Both 1 & 1 5) Both 1 & 3
[Explanation: Bangalore and Delhi airports jointly won the Best Airport award. Both
airports jointly won the award at the 4th edition of “Wings India Awards” in the Civil
Aviation Sector. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia presented the Wings
India Awards 2024 at an event organized in Hyderabad. Vistara won the Best Airline of
the Year award. Air India has been recognised for International Connectivity. Alliance Air
has been recognized for Regional Connectivity. Air India Express was declared a
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Sustainability Champion. GMR Group has been honoured as the Best Aviation Service
Provider. Skyways Air Services has been honoured for cargo services. Indian Oil
SkytankingPvt. Ltd has been honoured for Fuel Services and GMR has been honoured
for Aero Academy.]
31. How many children have been recognized for outstanding accomplishments in
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the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024?
2) 19 3) 33 4) 29 5) 32
[Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024, a prestigious award,
was presented to nineteen exceptional children. Among the honorees were a nine-year-
old mountaineer, a young AI scientist, a specially abled painter, and a ‘Google boy’. These
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children have achieved remarkable feats and have been recognized for their exceptional
talents and contributions to society. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is an
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annual award presented by the Government of India to children who have demonstrated
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exceptional talent and skills in various fields, including sports, arts, social service, and
innovation. The award aims to encourage and motivate children to pursue their passions
and strive for excellence.]
32. Which of the following has been awarded ‘Plaque’ under the ‘Financial Services
Sector (Other than Banking and Insurance)’ category at the ICAI Awards for
Excellence in Financial Reporting for the financial year 2022-23?
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1) REC Limited 2) NLC India Limited 3) NTPC Limited

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4) NMDC 5) Coal India Limited
[Explanation: REC Limited, a government-owned financial institution operating under
the Ministry of Power, has received the ‘Plaque’ award in the ‘Financial Services Sector
(Other than Banking and Insurance)’ category at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India’s Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the financial year ending in March
2023. This recognition highlights REC Limited’s commitment to transparency, accuracy,
and timely disclosure of financial information, which is a crucial aspect of maintaining
investor confidence and promoting good corporate governance practices.]
33. Who will be receive Assam Sourav Award 2023?
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1) Hima Das 2) Elvis Hazarika 3) P. T. Usha 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
[Explanation: Assam Chief Minister HimantaBiswaSarma has announced that renowned
singer Elvis Hazarika and Olympic bronze medalistHima Das will be conferred with the
prestigious Assam Sourav Award 2023 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to
their respective fields of music and sports. The award ceremony is scheduled to take
place on March 22 at SrimantaSankardevaKalashetra in Guwahati. The Assam Sourav
Award is an annual honor bestowed upon individuals who have made significant
contributions to the state’s cultural, social, and economic development.]
34. Which company has been awarded the Southern Region ‘Narakas’ Official Language
Award for its efforts in the implementation of the Official Language for the year
2022-23?
1) BDL 2) BHEL 3) GAIL 4) SAIL 5) BEL
[Explanation: Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a leading Indian defense company, has
been recognized with the southern region ‘Narakas’ official language award for the year
2022-23 during the southwestern region official language conference held in Bengaluru
recently. The award was presented by Union minister of home Ajay Kumar Mishra to N
Srinivasulu, director (finance), BDL. This award is given to organizations that promote the
use of official languages, namely Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu
or Malayalam in their official communication and documentation within their respective
regions. BDL has been consistently working towards promoting official languages in its
operations and has been recognized for its efforts in this regard multiple times in recent
years.]
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35. Recently, Pendyala Lakshmi Priya to receive Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal
Puraskar; She is related to which field?
1) Bharatanatyam Dancer 2) Kathak Dancer 3) Kuchipudi Dancer
4) Odissi Dancer 5) Mohiniattam Dancer
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presented annually by the President of India to recognize the exceptional talents and
achievements of children in various fields. Pendyala Lakshmi Priya, a 15-year-old
Kuchipudi dancer from Telangana, was honored with this award by President
DraupadiMurmu at a recent ceremony. Priya, who is currently a class 10 student, was
recognized for her outstanding contributions to art and culture. This award is a testament
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to Priya’s hard work, dedication, and talent, and it serves to inspire other young people to
pursue their passions and strive towards excellence.]
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ideology?
1) Karpoori Thakur 2) Lal Bahadur Shastri 3) Madan Mohan Malaviya
4) Jayaprakash Narayan 5) K. Kamaraj
[Explanation: The Bharat Ratna, which is India’s highest civilian award, has been
posthumously conferred upon the late Karpoori Thakur, former Chief Minister of Bihar,
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by President DroupadiMurmu. Thakur, who passed away on February 17, 1988, is being
recognized for his significant contributions towards social justice and empowerment of
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the marginalized. This prestigious recognition comes during the commemoration of Thakur’s
birth centenary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight at the decision, stating
that it is a testament to Thakur’s enduring efforts as a champion for the marginalized and
a stalwart of equality and empowerment.]
37. Who has been recently honoured with ‘Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman 2024’ by
the Uttar Pradesh government?
1) Bachendri Pal 2) Naveen Tiwari
3) Dr.RituKaridhal Srivastava 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
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[Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government will bestow Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman
(UP Pride Award) on two prominent personalities from the state on January 24, which is
celebrated as Uttar Pradesh Divas (UP Foundation Day). The honorees are Dr.RituKaridhal
Srivastava and Naveen Tiwari. Dr.RituKaridhal, a scientist from Lucknow, served as the
Mission Director for Chandrayaan Mission. Naveen Tiwari, an entrepreneur from Kanpur,
has been featured on the covers of magazines like Forbes and Fortune multiple times.
Both individuals have been selected by the committee for the UP Pride Award.]
38. Who among the following is the only Indian and woman in the list of global winners
selected for the Endangered Alphabets Writing award for 2024?
1) Neelum Saran Gaur 2) Prasanna SreeSathupati
3) Rashmi choudhury
4) Waheeda Rehman 5) Pendyala Lakshmi Priya
[Explanation: Prasanna SreeSathupati, a linguist from Andhra University in
Visakhapatnam, has been selected to receive the Endangered Alphabets Writing award in
2024. The award ceremony will take place in Vermont, USA, as announced in a recent
release. The Endangered Alphabets Writing award recognizes individuals who have made
significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of endangerered scripts around
the world, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of these scripts in preserving
cultural heritage and linguistic diversity. Prasanna SreeSathupati’sselection for this
prestigious award highlights his outstanding work in the field of linguistics and his
commitment to preserving endangered scripts.]
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39. Which Indian film was nominated for the 96 th Academy Awards in the Best
Documentary Feature Film category?
1) The Elephant Whisperers 2) To Kill A Tiger
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4) Curry and Cyanide - The Jolly Joseph Case
5) All That Breathes
[Explanation: The documentary “To Kill a Tiger” directed by Indian-born Canadian
filmmaker Nisha Pahuja has been nominated for the Best Documentary Feature category
at the 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. This is a significant achievement
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for Pahuja, as it marks the first time an Indian documentary has been nominated in this
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category at the Oscars. The documentary explores the issue of caste violence in India and
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follows the story of a father seeking justice for his daughter who was gang-raped and
murdered due to her marriage to a man from a lower caste. The nomination highlights the
increasing recognition of international documentaries and the importance of addressing
social issues through cinema.]
40. Who has/have honored with Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award ?
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1) Ravi Shastri 2) Farokh Engineer3) KrishnamachariSrikkanth

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4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 1 & 3
[Explanation: During the Naman Awards ceremony held in Hyderabad, two prominent
figures of Indian cricket, Farokh Engineer and Ravi Shastri, received the prestigious Col.
C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Awards. Farokh Engineer, a former Indian wicket-
keeper, and Ravi Shastri, a versatile all-rounder, were both recognized for their outstanding
contributions to the sport over the course of their careers. The Naman Awards, organized
by the Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association (APCA), celebrate excellence in cricket and
honour individuals who have made significant contributions to the game both on and off
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the field.]
41. How many Padma awards the government has announced for the year 2024?
1) 110 2) 125 3) 132 4) 145 5) 150
[Explanation: The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honors in India,
presented in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. These
awards recognize exceptional and distinguished service in various fields such as art,
social work, science, literature, and sports. The President of India confers these awards
at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan around March/April each year. For the year
2024, the President has approved the conferral of 132 Padma Awards, including 5 Padma
Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri Awards. The list includes 30 women,
8 foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI, and 9 posthumous awardees.
Padma Vibhushan (5)
SN Name Field State/Region/Country

1 Ms. Vyjayantimala Bali Art Tamil Nadu
2 Shri Konidela Chiranjeevi Art Andhra Pradesh
3 Shri M Venkaiah Naidu Public Affairs Andhra Pradesh
4 Shri Bindeshwar Pathak Social Work Bihar
(Posthumous)
5 Ms. Padma Art Tamil Nadu
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Padma Bhushan (17)
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6 Ms. M Fathima Beevi
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Public Affairs
State/Region/Country
Kerala
(Posthumous)
7 Shri Hormusji N Cama Literature & Education - Maharashtra
Journalism
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8 Shri Mithun Chakraborty Art West Bengal
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Shri Sitaram Jindal
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11 Shri Ashwin Balachand Medicine Maharashtra

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12 Shri Public Affairs West Bengal
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13 Shri Ram Naik Public Affairs Maharashtra
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14 Shri Tejas Madhusudan Medicine Gujarat
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15 Shri Olanchery Rajagopal Public Affairs Kerala
16 Shri Dattatray Art Maharashtra
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17 Shri Togdan Rinpoche Others - Spiritualism Ladakh
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(Posthumous)
18 Shri Pyarelal Sharma Art Maharashtra
19 Shri Chandreshwar Medicine Bihar
Prasad Thakur
20 Ms. Usha Uthup Art West Bengal
21 Shri Vijaykanth Art Tamil Nadu
(Posthumous)
22 Shri Kundan Vyas Literature & Education - Maharashtra
Journalism
Padma Shri (110)

23 Shri Khalil Ahamad Art Uttar Pradesh
24 Shri Badrappan M Art Tamil Nadu
25 Shri KaluramBamaniya Art Madhya Pradesh
26 Ms. Rezwana Choudhury Bannya Art Bangladesh
27 Ms. Naseem Bano Art Uttar Pradesh
28 Shri RamlalBareth Art Chhattisgarh
29 Ms. Gita Roy Barman Art West Bengal
30 Ms. Parbati Baruah Social Work Assam
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31 Shri SarbeswarBasumatary Others - Agriculture Assam
32 Shri SomDattBattu Art Himachal Pradesh
33 Ms. Takdira Begum Art West Bengal
34 Shri SathyanarayanaBeleri Others - Agriculture Kerala
35 Shri Drona Bhuyan Art Assam
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Shri Ashok Kumar Biswas
Shri Rohan Machanda Bopanna
Ms. Smriti Rekha Chakma
Art
Sports
Art
Bihar
Karnataka
Tripura
39 Shri Narayan Chakraborty Science & Engineering West Bengal
40 Shri A Velu Ananda Chari Art Telangana
41 Shri Ram Chet Chaudhary Science & Engineering Uttar Pradesh
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42 Ms. K Chellammal Others - Agriculture Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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Ms. JoshnaChinappa
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45 Shri Raghuveer Choudhary Literature & Education Gujarat

46 Shri Joe D Cruz Literature & Education Tamil Nadu
47 Shri Ghulam Nabi Dar Art Jammu & Kashmir
48 Shri Chitta Ranjan Debbarma Others - Spiritualism Tripura
49 Shri Uday Vishwanath Deshpande Sports Maharashtra
50 Ms. Prema Dhanraj Medicine Karnataka
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51 Shri Radha Krishan Dhiman Medicine Uttar Pradesh

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52 Shri Manohar Krishana Dole Medicine Maharashtra
53 Shri Pierre Sylvain Filliozat Literature & Education France
54 Shri Mahabir Singh Guddu Art Haryana
55 Ms. Anupama Hoskere Art Karnataka
56 Shri YazdiManeksha Italia Medicine Gujarat
57 Shri Rajaram Jain Literature & Education Uttar Pradesh
58 Shri Jankilal Art Rajasthan
59 Shri Ratan Kahar Art West Bengal
60 Shri Yashwant Singh Kathoch Literature & Education Uttarakhand
61 Shri Zahir I Kazi Literature & Education Maharashtra
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62 Shri Gaurav Khanna Sports Uttar Pradesh
63 Shri Surendra Kishore Literature & Education - Journalism Bihar
64 Shri DasariKondappa Art Telangana
65 Shri Sridhar Makam Literature & Education Karnataka
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66 Ms. YanungJamoh Lego Others - Agriculture Arunachal Pradesh
67 Shri Jordan Lepcha Art Sikkim
68 Shri Satendra Singh Lohia Sports Madhya Pradesh
69 Shri Binod Maharana Art Odisha
70 Ms. Purnima Mahato Sports Jharkhand
71 Ms. Uma Maheshwari D Art Andhra Pradesh

72 Shri Dukhu Majhi Social Work West Bengal
73 Shri Ram Kumar Mallick Art Bihar
74 Shri HemchandManjhi Medicine Chhattisgarh
75 Shri Chandrashekhar Medicine Maharashtra
MahadeoraoMeshram
76 Shri Surendra Mohan Mishra Art Uttar Pradesh
(Posthumous)
77 Shri Ali Mohammed & Shri Ghani Art Rajasthan
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78 Ms. Kalpana Morparia Trade & Industry Maharashtra
79 Ms. ChamiMurmu Social Work Jharkhand
80 Shri SasindranMuthuvel Public Affairs Papua New Guinea
81 Ms. G Nachiyar Medicine Tamil Nadu
82 Ms. Kiran Nadar Art Delhi
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Namboodiripad
(Posthumous)
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Shri Pakaravur Chithran Literature & Education Kerala
84 Shri Narayanan E P Art Kerala

85 Shri Shailesh Nayak Science & Engineering Delhi
86 Shri Harish Nayak Literature & Education Gujarat
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Shri Hari Om
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89 Shri BhagabatPadhan Art Odisha

90 Shri Sanatan Rudra Pal Art West Bengal
91 Shri Shankar Baba Social Work Maharashtra
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92 Shri RadheShyamPareek Medicine Uttar Pradesh
93 Shri DayalMavjibhai Parmar Medicine Gujarat
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94 Shri Binod Kumar Pasayat Art Odisha

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95 Ms. S ilbiPassah Art Meghalaya
96 Ms. S hanti Devi Paswan& Shri Art Bihar
ShivanPaswan*
(Duo)
97 Shri Sanjay Anant Patil Others - Agriculture Goa
98 Shri Muni Naray ana Prasad Literature & Education Kerala
99 Shri K S Rajanna Social Work Karnataka
100 Shri Chandrashekar Medicine Karnataka
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101 Shri BhagwatilalRajpurohit Literature & Education Madhya Pradesh
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102 Shri Romalo Ram Art Jammu & Kashmir
103 Shri Navjivan Rastogi Literature & Education Uttar Pradesh
104 Ms. Nirmal Rishi Art Punjab
105 Shri Pran Sabharwal Art Punjab
106 Shri GaddamSammaiah Art Telangana
107 Shri Sangthankima Social Work Mizoram
108 Shri MachihanS asa Art Manipur
109 Shri Omprakash Sharma Art Madhya Pradesh
110 Shri Eklabya Sharma Science & Engineering West Bengal
111 Shri Ram ChanderSihag Science & Engineering Haryana
112 Shri Harbinder Singh Sports Delhi
113 Shri Gurvinder S ingh Social Work Haryana

114 Shri Godawari Singh Art Uttar Pradesh
115 Shri Ravi Prakash Singh Science & Engineering Mexico
116 Shri Seshampatti T Sivalingam Art Tamil Nadu
117 Shri Somanna Social Work Karnataka
118 Shri KethavathSomlal Literature & Education Telangana
119 Ms. S hashi Soni Trade & Industry Karnataka
120 Ms. Urmila Srivastava Art Uttar Pradesh
121 Shri Nepal Chandra Sutradhar Art West Bengal
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122 Shri Gopinath Swain Art Odisha
123 Shri Laxman Bhatt Tailang Art Rajasthan
124 Ms. Maya Tandon Social Work Rajasthan
125 Ms. AswathiThirunalGouri Lakshmi Literature & Education Kerala
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127 Ms. S ano Vamuzo
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Shri Jagdish Labhshanker Trivedi Art
Social Work
Gujarat
Nagaland
128 Shri Balakrishnan Art Kerala
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129 Shri KurellaVittalacharya Literature & Education Telangana
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130 Shri Kiran Vyas Others - Yoga France
131 Shri Jageshwar Yadav Social Work Chhattisgarh
132 Shri Babu Ram Yadav
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42. Who has received prestigious ‘Freedom Of The City Of London’ Award?
1) Konidela Chiranjeevi 2) Ajit Mishra 3) Shravan Joshi
4) Chris Hayword 5) Rishi Sunak
[Explanation:Ajit Mishra, a prominent Indian-born lawyer based in the UK, has received
the prestigious “Freedom of the City of London Award” in recognition of his exceptional
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contributions to legal and public life. This honorary award is presented by the City of
London Corporation to individuals who have made significant and distinguished
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contributions to society in various fields such as business, culture, education, philanthropy
or public service within the City of London or beyond its boundaries. Mishra has made
significant contributions in these areas throughout his career and continues to be an
influential figure in both legal and public life in the UK and beyond.]
43. How many individuals have been approved for Jeevan Raksha Padak Series Awards-
2023 for their bravery and selfless acts?
1) 19 2) 17 3) 31 4) 15 5) 21
[Explanation: The President of India has approved the conferment of Jeevan Raksha
Padak Series of Awards-2023 on 31 persons which includes Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha
Padak to 03, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak to 07 and Jeevan Raksha Padak to 21 persons.
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Three awardees are posthumous. The details are as under:-
Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
1. Master Anthony Vanmawia (Posthumous), Mizoram
2. Ms. Melody Lalremruati (Posthumous), Mizoram
3. Shri Sooraj R (Posthumous), Central Reserve Police Force
Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
1. Shri Sahil Bisso Lad, Goa
2. Ms. Kajal Kumari, Jharkhand
3. Shri Naveen Kumar D, Telangana
4. Shri Vinod Kumar, Border Roads Organisation
5. Havildar Shera Ram, Ministry of Defence
6. Shri Mukesh Kumar, National Disaster Response Force
7. Shri Naresh Kumar, National Investigation Agency
Jeevan Raksha Padak
1. Shri M S Anil Kumar, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Shri Jeetam Parameswara Rao, Andhra Pradesh
3. Shri SamarjitBasumatary, Assam
4. Shri Sudesh Kumar, Chandigarh
5. Shri Justin George, Kerala
6. Shri Wilson, Kerala
7. Shri Padma Thinlass, Ladakh
8. Shri Mohd Afzal, Ladakh
9. Smt. Adika Rajaram Patil, Maharashtra
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10. Smt. Priyanka Bharat Kale, Maharashtra
11. Smt. Sonali Sunil Balode, Maharashtra
12. Shri Maria Michael A, Tamil Nadu
13. Shri S Vijayakumar, Tamil Nadu
14. Shri Naresh Joshi, Uttarakhand
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15. Shri Arjun Malik, Border Roads Organisation
16. Shri Amit Kumar Singh, Border Security Force
17. Shri Sher Singh, Central Industrial Security Force
18. Shri Sonu Sharma, Central Industrial Security Force
19. Shri Abdul Hameed, Ministry of Defence
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20. Shri Sunil Kumar Mishra, Ministry of Defence
21. Shri Shashikant Kumar, Ministry of Railways
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Jeevan Raksha Padak series of awards are given to a person for meritorious
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act of human nature in saving the life of a person. The award is given in three
categories, namely, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
and Jeevan Raksha Padak. Persons of all walks of life are eligible for these
awards. The award can also be conferred posthumously.
• The decoration of the award (medal, certificate signed by the Union Home
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Minister and lump sum monetary allowance) is presented to the awardees in due
course by the respective Union Ministries/Organizations/State Government to
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which the awardee belongs.]
44. Which of the following has won the Best Film award at the 69th Filmfare Awards
2024?
1) Animal 2) Jawan 3) 12th Fail 4) Pathaan 5) Omg 2
[Explanation: 69th Filmfare Awards 2024 took place on January 28 in Gujarat’s
Gandhinagar, with the who’s who of Bollywood in attendance. While Ranbir Kapoor’s
Animal and Vikrant Massey’s 12th Fail ruled the roost in the coveted award ceremony,
Alia Bhatt also won the Best Actor for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
This was the first edition of the award ceremony held over two days with a separate
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ceremony for Technical Awards and other awards. Hosted by Karan Johar, the award
ceremony saw performances by Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Varun
Dhawan and Kartik Aaryan.
List of Filmfare Awards 2024 winners
Best Film (Popular): 12th Fail
Best Film (Critics): Joram
Best Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail)
Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male): Ranbir Kapoor (Animal)
Best Actor (Critics): Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female): Alia Bhatt (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem
Kahaani)
Best Actress (Critics): Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee Vs. Norway), Shefali Shah
(Three Of Us)
Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male): Vicky Kaushal (Dunki)
Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Female): Shabana Azmi (Rocky Aur Rani Kii
Prem Kahaani)
Best Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya (TereVaaste)
Best Music Album: Animal
Best Playback Singer (Male): Bhupinder Babbal (Animal)
Best Playback Singer (Female): Shilpa Rao (Pathaan)
Best Story: Amit Rai (Omg 2), DevashishMakhija (Joram)
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Best Screenplay: Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail)
Best Dialogue: Ishita Moitra (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)
Best Background Score: Harshvardhan Rameshwar (Animal)
Best Cinematography: Avinash Arun Dhaware (Three Of Us)
Best Production Design: Subrata Chakraborty, Amit Ray (Sam Bahadur)
Best Costume Design: Sachin Lovelekar, Divvya Gambhir, Nidhhi Gambhir (Sam
Bahadur)
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Best Sound Design: Kunal Sharma (Mpse) (Sam Bahadur), Sync Cinema (Animal)
Best Editing: Jaskunwar Singh Kohli- Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail)
Best Action: Spiro Razatos, AnlArasu, Craig Macrae, Yannick Ben,
KechaKhamphakdee, Sunil Rodrigues (Jawan)
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Best VFX: Red Chillies VFX (Jawan)
Best Choreography: Ganesh Acharya (What Jhumka?- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem
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Best Debut Director: TarunDudeja (DhakDhak)

Best Debut Male: Aditya Rawal (Faraaz)
Best Debut Female: Alizeh Agnihotri (Farrey)
Lifetime Achievement Award: David Dhawan.]
45. Which Indian scientists have been awarded the prestigious Blavatnik Awards
2024 for Young Scientists in the UK?
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4) VR Lalitambika 5) All 1, 2 & 3
[Explanation: Rahul R Nair, Mehul Malik, and Tanmay Bharat, all of Indian origin, are
among the winners of the prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK for
their groundbreaking research in their respective fields of study. Nair is a cancer biologist
at the University of Cambridge who has made significant contributions to understanding
the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer cell invasion and metastasis; Malik is a
neuroscientist at the University of Oxford who has made significant advances in
understanding the neural circuits underlying learning and memory; and Bharat is a
physicist at the University of Oxford who has made significant contributions to the field of
quantum computing and quantum error correction theory. The Blavatnik Awards for Young
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Scientists in the UK are designed to recognize and support the most promising young
scientists and engineers in the UK and Ireland who have already achieved significant
breakthroughs in their respective fields and have the potential to become leaders in their
fields in the future.]
46. Which Ministry has won the first prize in the 75th Republic Day Parade?
1) Minister of Defence 2) Minister of Finance
3) Minister of Mines 4) Minister of Railways
5) Ministry of Culture
[Explanation:The culture ministry’s tableau, themed ‘Bharat: Mother of Democracy’,
secured the first prize among the tableaux displayed by various ministries and departments
during the ceremonial parade. The ministry of home affairs’ tableau, depicting ‘vibrant
villages’, won the second prize.]
3. BANKING
1. Which bank has introduced “Savings Account Portability Online” scheme?
1) Reserve Bank of India 2) State Bank of India 3) Union Bank of India
4) Indian Overseas Bank 5) Punjab National Bank
[Explanation: Indian Overseas Bank hasintroduced “Savings Account Portability Online”
a scheme that is aimed at offering an easier savingsaccount portability process for customers
who move to different locations. For individuals, who haveto shift from one location to
another due to career shifts, educational pursuits, or various lifetransitions, the new scheme
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is to be help avoid the cumbersome process of relocating bank accounts.With the new
online scheme, customers don’t have to fill out those endless forms and wait for daysand
weeks.]
2. RBI extends Payments Infrastructure Development Fund Schemetill _________.
1) December 31, 2025 2) December 31, 2027 3) December 31, 2030
4) December 31, 2032
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[Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the Payments
Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme until December 31, 2025. The
scheme was originally launched in 2021 for a three-year period, with the option of a two-
year extension.The extension aims to continue supporting the country’s payment
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infrastructure and fostering financial inclusion. The scheme’s main focus is to increase the
number of payment acceptance devices in the country. The RBI also widened the scope of
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the scheme to provide subsidies for sound box instruments and Aadhaar-enabled biometric
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devices. The subsidy for special focus areas, such as North Eastern states, Jammu and
Kashmir, and Ladakh, has been standardized at 90% from 75% of the device
cost.]
3. Which bank has Partnered with Kisestu Saison Finance for MSMELoan?
1) State Bank of India 2) HDFC Bank 3) Central Bank of India
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[Explanation: The Central Bank of India has entered into a co-lending partnership with
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Kisetsu Saison Finance (India) for MSME loans. Kisetsu Saison Finance (India) Private
Limited is a Bengaluru-based RBI-registered NBFC that specializes in financing individuals,
MSMEs, and corporations across India. As of September 30, 2023, its AUM exceeded
Rs.8,200 crore.]
4. Which bank is exclusively authorized to issue and encash electoralbonds?
1) Indian Bank 2) HDFC Bank 3) Kotak Mahindra Bank
4) Punjab National Bank 5) State Bank of India
[Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) is the only bank authorized to issue and
encash electoral bonds. The Ministry of Finance has authorized the SBI to issue and
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encash electoral bonds through 29 of its branches.Electoral bonds are bearer banking
instruments used to fund eligible political parties. Eligible political parties are those
registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The
bonds are valid for 15 calendar days from the date of issue and can be purchased by
citizens or incorporated or established individuals. The Government of India notified the
Electoral Bond Scheme 2018 on January 2, 2018. The electoral bond scheme was
introduced in 2017 to bring transparency to political funding.]
5. Which of the following bank has launched “Super Special Fixed DepositScheme”
with 7.50% interest rate?
1) Bank of Maharashtra 2) Bank of India 3) IndusInd Bank
4) Bank of Baroda 5) State Bank of India
[Explanation: Bank of India has introduced Super Special Fixed Deposit with an
incredibly enticing interest rate of 7.50% per annum. This offer is available for both
existing customers and the general public, but only for deposits ranging from Rs.2 Crores
to less than Rs. 50 Crores. The fixed deposit has a specific maturity period of 175
days, starting from January 1st, 2024.The Super Special Fixed Deposit offers an
excellent opportunity for High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) and Corporates to invest their
surplus funds for the short term.Senior citizens aged 60 years and above but below
80 years is to be receive an additional interest rate of 0.50% on their retail term deposits
(below Rs. 2 Crores) for a tenor of 6 months and above, up to 3 years.]
6. Which Small Finance Bank has announced its partnership withMastercard, marking
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the official launch of the Mastercard Debit Card?
1) AU Small Finance Bank 2) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
3) Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
4) Equitas Small Finance Bank 5) Suryoday Small Finance Bank
[Explanation: AU Small Finance Bank (SFB) announced its partnership with Mastercard
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to launch the Mastercard Debit Card. The card is designed for the bank’s corporate salary
customers and is marketed under the hashtag #Swipe&Save. The card offers a 30%
discount on Swiggy and a flat Rs 100 off on Zomato for online food delivery. It also offers
a 20% discount on movie tickets at BookMyShow and PVR INOX, and a 15% discount on
EazyDiner and Zomato for dining.
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Headquarters: Jaipur
Founder: Sanjay Agarwal
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Founded: 1996]
7. In how many days has RBI stated banks and NBFCs to communicate finaldecision
on customer complaints?
1) 15 days 2) 30 days 3) 60 days 4) 90 days 5) 100 days
[Explanation: The RBI also requires lenders, financial institutions, and credit bureaus
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days, complainants are entitled to compensation of Rs.100 per calendar day.The RBI’s
Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) 2021 provides cost-free redress for customer
complaints. If a complaint is not resolved to the customer’s satisfaction or not replied to
within 30 days, the RB-IOS can help.If a bank does not resolve a complaint within a month,
customers can contact the RBI’s Banking Ombudsman. The Banking Ombudsman scheme
resolves complaints quickly and free of charge.]
8. REC Limited has signed an MoU with which bank to jointly finance projects in the
power,infrastructure and logistics sectors?
1) State Bank of India 2) Bank of India 3) Bank of Baroda
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4) Punjab National Bank 5) Union Bank of India
[Explanation: REC Limited and Bank of Baroda signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to jointly finance power, infrastructure, and logistics projects in India over the next
three years. The collaboration aims to support projects that is to be benefit communities
and drive socio-economic progress.REC Limited is a Maharatna Central Public Sector
Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power. Bank of Baroda is one of India’s leading
public sector banks.]
9. The Reserve Bank of India has increased the minimum capitalrequirements for
SFBs to _____.
1) Rs. 50 crores 2) Rs. 100 crores 3) Rs. 200 crores
4) Rs. 300 crores 5) Rs. 500 crores
[Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the minimum capital requirement
for Small Finance Banks (SFBs) from Rs 100 crore to Rs 200 crore. The goal of this move
is to improve the financial resilience of SFBs and ensure their long-term sustainability.
The RBI also permitted Payments Banks to upgrade as SFBs. Payments Banks are a new
set of banks licensed by the RBI to further financial inclusion. For urban co-operative
banks that want to voluntarily transition into SFBs, the initial net worth requirement is Rs
100 crore. This must be increased to Rs 200 crore within five years.]
10. Which bank has introduced “Samman RuPay Credit Card” for government
employees?
1) State Bank of India 2) Union Bank of India 3) Canara Bank
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4) Punjab National Bank 5) IndusInd Bank
[Explanation: IndusInd Bank and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
recently introduced the “Samman RuPay Credit Card” for government employees. The
card is UPI-enabled and designed to provide government employees with a range of
benefits. The card is tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of government
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sector employees. It offers a 1% cashback on spends of Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.150, and
Rs.200. RuPay credit cards can be used at any PoS, ATM, and Ecom merchants in India.
For international transactions, the RuPay credit card can be used at any PoS, ATM, and
Ecommerce website that is enabled for Discover Financial Service (DFS).]
11. Additional Secretary Charanjit Singh and with which bank has signed a MoU on
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“Svyam Siddha” financial product for SHG women-led enterprises in rural India?
1) RBI 2) SBI 3) ICICI Bank 4) HDFC Bank 5) Axis Bank
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Livelihoods Mission, Shri Charanjit Singh and Chief General Manager, State Bank of India,
Corporate office Mumbai Shri Shantanu Pendsey signed MoU to facilitate Enterprise
Financing for rural Self-Help Group (SHG) women.Shri Charanjit Singh termed it a
significant step in enabling Two Crore Lakhpati Didis from SHG women, as envisioned by
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.State Bank of India introduced a specialized financial
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product, “Svyam Siddha”, exclusively tailored for SHG women entrepreneurs seeking
loans up to Rs. 5 lakhs. This initiative is uniquely designed to alleviate the challenges
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associated with extensive documentation requirements for bank loan applications and
reduce the Turn Around Time (TAT). The requirement of burdensome documents like
quotations and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) has been dispensed with, allowing
an easy application process where a simple loan application with KYC details can be
submitted at local SBI bank branches. DAY-NRLM is to be facilitate the loan application
process and oversee loan repayment through its dedicated field cadre.]
12. Which of the following Bank has opened its 915th branch with a mini e-lobby at
Ayodhya?
1) State Bank of India 2) Punjab National Bank 3) Karnataka Bank
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4) Canara Bank 5) Bank of Maharashtra
[Explanation: Karnataka Bank opened its 915th branch with a mini e-lobby in
Ayodhya. The branch was inaugurated by Anil Mishra, a trustee of the Ram Janmabhoomi
Teerth Kshetra Trust. The mini e-lobby was inaugurated by Gopal Nagarakatte, also a
trustee of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.Karnataka Bank is a private sector
banking entity that offers personal, NRI, and business banking services. The bank the
branch opening aligns with the upcoming opening of the Shri Rama Temple and symbolizes
its commitment to community development and financial prosperity.]
13. Who has been reappointed as RBI Deputy Governor?
1) M. Rajeshwar Rao 2) MD Patra 3) T. Rabi Shankar
4) Swaminathan J 5) Shaktikanta Das
[Explanation: The Central Government reappointed Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra as
Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The reappointment is for a
year, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Patra is a well-known economist who
was first appointed as RBI deputy governor in January 2020. He is responsible for a
number of departments, including financial stability, financial markets regulation, and
monetary policy. The RBI has four deputy governors at any given time. The other deputy
governors are BP Kanungo, M Rajeshwar Rao, and MK Jain.]
14. Which of the following bank has introduced Green Rupee Term Deposit scheme?
1) Bank of Maharashtra 2) Indian Overseas Bank
3) Canara Bank
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4) State Bank of India 5) Bank of Baroda
[Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) introduced the SBI Green Rupee Term Deposit
(SGRTD) scheme. The scheme is a special fixed deposit (FD) that aims to raise funds for
environmentally-friendly projects and initiatives. The scheme is open to resident
individuals, non-individuals, and NRIs.The SGRTD scheme aligns with the Indian
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government’s goal of achieving net carbon neutrality by 2070. The scheme offers three
tenors to choose from: 1111 days, 1777 days, and 2222 days.]
15. Which Payments Banks has achieved Over 8 Crore Customers in FinancialInclusion
Milestone?
1) Airtel Payments Bank 2) Jio Payments Bank 3) India Post Payments Bank
4) Fino Payments Bank 5) Paytm Payments Bank
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[Explanation: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has achieved a milestone of over eight
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crore customers. The bank’s focus on digital banking services has made banking services
accessible to a broader population.The government has exempted IPPB from service tax
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on basic services such as account opening, cash deposit, and cash withdrawal. The
government has also integrated IPPB with various government portals such as UMANG,
DigiLocker, and Bharat Bill Pay. The bank’s motto is “Every customer is important; every
transaction is significant and every deposit is valuable”.]
16. Which of the following bank is to be turn 100 years old?
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4) Karnataka Bank 5) Canara Bank
[Explanation: Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KBL) is to be turn 100 years old in February 2024.
The bank has a rich legacy that dates back to 1924 and is a pioneer in India’s banking
sector. The bank has grown over the years through mergers with Sringeri Sharada Bank
Ltd., Chitradurga Bank Ltd., and Bank of Karnataka. To celebrate its 100th anniversary,
the bank plans to open its 915th branch in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The branch is to be
include a mini-lobby and offer world-class banking and digital services.]
17. Which bank has announced the launch of Veefin’s SmartFin, an end-to-enddigital
supply chain finance (SCF) platform?
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1) State Bank of India 2) Yes Bank 3) Asian Development Bank
4) New Development Bank 5) Karur Vysya Bank
[Explanation: In a strategic move to bolster support for Micro, Small, and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs), Yes Bank has introduced SmartFin, an advanced digital Supply
Chain Finance (SCF) platform developed in collaboration with Veefin Solutions. The initiative
reflects Yes Bank’s commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing its digital offerings,
particularly in the realm of working capital efficiencies.
Yes Bank
Founded: 2004
Headquarters: Mumbai
MD &CEO: Prashant Kumar]
18. Which of the following bank is seeking to open its first branch in Singapore?
1) ICICI 2) Kotak Mahindra 3) HDFC 4) AXIS 5) Bandhan Bank
[Explanation: HDFC Bank Ltd, India’s biggest private sector lender, is seeking to open
its first branch in Singapore, signaling its overseas ambitions after sewing up a landmark
merger with mortgage financier Housing Development Finance Corp.The bank has applied
to the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a banking licence and is awaiting approval,
according to sources familiar with the matter. It is not clear what kind of banking licence
HDFC Bank is seeking in Singapore, one of the people, who declined to be identified as
the information is confidential. Singapore, with a population of almost 6 million people,
houses a large India diaspora. About 650,000 non-resident and persons of Indian origin
live in the city-state, according to Indian government data.]
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19. Which of the following bank has launched its new ‘360 deposit scheme’?
1) State Bank of India 2) Bank of Baroda 3) Indian Bank
4) Kotak Mahindra Bank 5) Axis Bank
[Explanation: Bank of Baroda, an Indian public sector bank, launched its new ‘bob-360
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deposit scheme’. The scheme pays out an annual interest rate of 7.60 per cent. Know here
who is eligible for the offer and the maximum interest.”At the same time, bob-360 is to help
the bank increase its share of short-term retail term deposits and manage its cost of deposits
effectively”.]
20. IREDA and which bank has signed MoU to promote co-lending and loansyndication
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for renewable energy projects?
1) Bank of Baroda 2) State Bank of India 3) Indian Overseas Bank
4) Canara Bank
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[Explanation: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) hassigned a

MoU with Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), setting the stage forcollaborative efforts in co-lending
and loan syndication for a diversespectrum of Renewable Energy projects across the
nation.Encompassing a range of services, the MoU includes provisions for co-lending and
co-origination support for all Renewable Energyprojects. The partnership aims to streamline
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(TRA) for IREDA borrowers, and work towards fixed interestrates over a 3–4-year period
for IREDA borrowings.]
21. Which of the following was the first to introduce a midcap momentum index fund
in the Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) segment?
1) HDFC Life Insurance 2) Tata AIA Life Insurance 3) Max Life Insurance
4) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance 5) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
[Explanation: Max Life Insurance Company Limited introduced the Midcap Momentum
Index Fund in the Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) segment in January 2024. The new
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fund offering (NFO) is structured around the Nifty Midcap 150 Momentum 50 Index.The
fund aims to invest in a basket of stocks from the NSE Midcap 150 Momentum 50 index. It
is designed to enable investors to capitalize on the growth potential of mid-sized
companies.The fund’s strategy leverages market trends and eliminates any subjective bias
that may be introduced by a fund manager. It offers flexible investment options through its
Online Savings Plan. Investors can participate in the new fund until January 29, 2024, at
a unit price of Rs.10.]
22. Which has become the first Indian bank to conduct export finance transaction on
RXIL’s ITFS platform?
1) HDFC Bank 2) ICICI Bank 3) Yes Bank 4) IDBI Bank 5) Axis Bank
[Explanation: Yes Bank became the first Indian bank to conduct an export finance
transaction on the International Trade Financing Services Platform (ITFS) of RXIL Global
IFSC Limited. RXIL is a joint venture between the National Stock Exchange and the Small
Industries Development Bank of India. The ITFS is an initiative that aims to democratize
the trade finance space by providing an electronic platform to connect exporters and
importers. The partnership between Yes Bank and RXIL allows arranging credit for
exporters and importers from Indian and global institutions through Factoring, Forfaiting,
and other trade financing services.]
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23. Which bank has crossed the 20 million credit card milestone?
1) State Bank of India 2) Union Bank of India 3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank 5) Canara Bank
[Explanation: HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, has emerged as the nation’s
first lender to reach 20 million active credit cards. The bank, dominating a quarter of the
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overall card market, commenced its credit card operations in 2001 and previously attained
the 10-million mark in 2017. The subsequent 10 million issuances transpired in just over
six years, culminating in this achievement, as announced by the bank.]
24. Which bank receives CCI approval for merger of Fincare Small Finance
BankLimited?
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1) AU Small Finance Bank Limited 2) Capital Small Finance Bank Limited
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4) Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited 5) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited
[Explanation: Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed merger
of Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited into and with AU Small Finance Bank.The board of
the bank had approved the merger in October 2023 following which it received the
shareholder approval in November 2023. The merger is now awaiting the approval of the
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Reserve Bank of India.AU SFB merger is to help the bank expand its reach, diversify the
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offerings and promote its financial inclusion portfolio. It had also guided that the merged
entity should come into effect from February 1, 2024, subject to necessary approvals.]
25. Which organisation has launched “Saral Swadhan Supreme” and “SmartSwadhan
Supreme”?
1) Tata AIA Life Insurance Company 2) HDFC Life Insurance Company
3) SBI Life Insurance
4) Life Insurance Corporation 5) Max Life Insurance
[Explanation: SBI Life Insurance Company Limited (SBI Life) launched two new products:
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“SBI Life - Saral Swadhan Supreme” and “SBI Life - Smart Swadhan Supreme”.These
products provide life cover and the benefit of returning premiums at maturity. The “Saral
Swadhan Supreme” savings plan offers affordable protection and a refund of premiums
paid. According to the IRDAI Annual Report 2021-22, SBI Life Insurance has a claim
settlement ratio (CSR) of 97.05%. CSR is the percentage of the total claims settled by the
number of received claims by the insurer.]
26. Which of the following has launched the “Cashless Everywhere” initiative in
consultation with general and health insurance companies?
1) General Insurance Council 2) Oriental Insurance 3) New India Assurance
4) United India Insurance 5) National Insurance
[Explanation: The General Insurance Council (GIC) has launched “Cashless Everywhere”
initiative under which policyholders is to have the freedom to choose any hospital for their
treatment. Furthermore, the cashless facility is to be extended to hospitals that may not be
part of the insurance company’s network.General and health insurance companies provide
coverage to millions of citizens through health insurance policies. In the event of
hospitalization, policyholders need not pay for treatment out of pocket with a cashless
facility where insurance companies commit to covering the treatment costs at the hospital,
provided the claim is admissible.]
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27. Which company has introduced iSelect Guaranteed Future Plus, anindividual
savings life insurance plan that is non-linked and non-participating?
1) Canara HSBC Life Insurance 2) Max Life Insurance
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4) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance 5) Life Insurance Corporation
[Explanation: Canara HSBC Life Insurance introduced iSelect Guaranteed Future Plus,
a comprehensive plan designed to deliver life insurance and assured benefits, ensuring
the safeguarding of goals and providing peace of mind. This plan offers financial security
and stability, catering to individuals and their families at various life stages and significant
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milestones.The product encompasses a range of crucial features, including a life cover
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serving as a safety net for the policyholder and their loved ones, ensuring financial security
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during uncertain periods. With a 100% guarantee of benefits, the plan instills confidence
in achieving financial objectives.]
28. Which bank has formally removed the “fraud” tag from Religare Finvest Ltd. (RFL)?
1) RBI 2) ICICI Bank 3) SBI 4) HDFC Bank 5) Bank of Baroda
[Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) has formally removed the ‘fraud’ tag from
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Religare Finvest Ltd (RFL), following a Delhi High Court order from December, in a move
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that could pave the way for the non-bank financier to resume lending.RFL, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL), has been under the Reserve Bank of India’s
corrective action plan since January 2018. This followed substantial siphoning of funds
from both REL and RFL.SBI has removed RFL from the Central Fraud Registry database,
started in 2016 by commercial banks and financial institutions to report fraud, REL stated
the stock exchanges in a filing.]
29. Which of the following bank has been rebranded as “BOBCARD Limited”, with the
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tagline “Credit Reimagined”?
1) Bank of Maharashtra 2) State Bank of India 3) Canara Bank
4) Indian Bank 5) Bank of Baroda
[Explanation: Bank of Baroda’s subsidiary, BOB Financial Solutions Limited, has been
rebranded as BOBCARD Limited, with the tagline “Credit Reimagined”. The new logo,
“Baroda Sun”, features two “B” letterforms holding the rays of a rising sun. The rebranding
reflects a “revitalized commitment to reimagine the country’s credit landscape”. Bank of
Baroda is India’s second largest public sector bank, with 153 million customers and a
total business of US$218 billion. It offers products and services such as deposits, loans,
international trade finance, and digital services.]
4.BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Who is the author of the book “The Babri Masjid Ram Mandir Dilemma”?
1) Raghuram Rajan 2) Huma Qureshi 3) Twinkle Khanna
4) Sharmishtha Mukherjee 5) Madhav Godbole
[Explanation: Written by Madhav Godbole, former Union Home Secretary and Secretary,
Justice, who was closely associated with the events when the Babri Masjid was
demolished, the book provides rare insights through its comprehensive and detached
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analysis.]
2. Who the book titled ‘Ram Mandir Rashtriya Mandir Ki SajhiVirast’?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Pinarayi Vijayan 3) Arif Mohammed Khan
4) DroupadiMurmu 5) Yogi Adityanath
[Explanation: A historic event unfolded at Delhi Akashvani Rang Bhawan Auditorium,
marking the release of the book “Ram Mandir, Rashtra Mandir – EkSaajhiVirasat:
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KuchhAnsuniBaten”, Co-authored by Geeta Singh and Arif Khan Bharti, with a foreword
by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat. The book release witnessed the presence of dignitaries,
including Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, RSS National Executive Member Indresh
Kumar, VHP National President Alok Kumar, and Shri Ram JanmabhoomiTeerthKshetra
(Trust) Ayodhya Treasurer Govind Dev. Intellectuals from diverse backgrounds, including
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representatives from the Muslim community and Ladakh’s Buddhist community, graced
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the occasion. The English version will be translated by Dr Shailesh Lachu Hiranandani,
the book will also be translated into various other languages.]
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3. Who is the author of the book ‘MahaKavithai’?

1) Vairamuthu 2) Madhav Godbole 3) Raghuram Rajan
4) Amrit Mathur 5) Vivek Agnihotri
[Explanation: Chief Minister M K Stalin launched poet and writer Vairamuthu’s
latest book MahaKavithai in the presence of former Union minister P Chidambaram,
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actor-politician Kamal Haasan, and vice president of Tamil Nadu Science and Technology
Forum scientist Mylswamy Annadurai at KamarajarArangam. The book explores the five
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elements- soil, wind, fire, sky, and water.]
4. Who is the author of the book titled ‘SanskritiKeAyaam’?
1) Manorama Mishra 2) VK Singh 3) Madhav Godbole
4) Hema Josi 5) S Kumar
[Explanation: The Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Road Transport and Highways,
General VK Singh (Retd) released the book ‘SanskritikeAyaam’ published by the National
Book Trust.
• Congratulating the author of the book, Dr Manorama Mishra, General Singh said,
“This small book contains everything that one needs to understand about our culture.
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Our culture is based on spirituality and when we perform our duty, it becomes our
religion.]
5. Whose autobiography is the book titled “Four Stars of Destiny”?
1) Manoj Mukund Naravane 2) Manorama Mishra 3) VK Singh
4) Madhav Godbole 5) Hema Josi
[Explanation: General Manoj Mukund Naravane (retd) served as the twenty-eighth Chief
of the Army Staff of the Indian Army from 31 December 2019 to 30 April 2022. He did his
initial schooling in the Air Force Central School, Delhi Cantt, and Jnana
PrabodhineePrashala, Pune.]
6. Who is the author of recently released the book titled “Why Bharat Matters”?
1) Manoj Mukund Naravane 2) S Jaishankar 3) Manorama Mishra
4) Raghuram Ranajan 5) Ram Nath Kovind
[Explanation: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar released his new book
“Why Bharat Matters” at an event in New Delhi.
• The book examines India’s transformation in foreign policy over the past decade under
PM Modi.
• It also juxtaposes India’s evolution with the Ramayana.
• Jaishankar outlined how 2024 will be turbulent due to geopolitics but India can face
challenges given its strength.]
7. Who is the author of the book “Gandhi A Life in Three Campaigns”?
1) Bhupendra Yadav 2) Manorama Mishra
3) General Manoj Mukund Naravane
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4) MJ Akbar 5) Madhav Godbole
[Explanation: Renowned author M.J. Akbar, along with co-author K. Natwar Singh,
launched a new book titled “Gandhi: A Life in Three Campaigns.”
• This book was unveiled at a significant event hosted by NripendraMisra, Chairman of
the Executive Council of the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library Society, at the Prime
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Minister’s Museum and Library at the Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya.]
8. Who is the author of the book “An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and
Narayana Murthy”?
1) MJ Akbar 2) Manorama Mishra
3) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
4) Madhav Godbole 5) Sharmishtha Mukherjee
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[Explanation: The book “An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and
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Narayana Murthy,” authored by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.
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• The book offers an intimate view into the lives of one of India’s most respected couples,
Sudha and Narayana Murthy, the co-founders of Infosys.
• The biography details their early life, love story, and the foundational years of
Infosys.]
9. Who authored the book title “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater
Things”?
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1) Adam Grant 2) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

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3) Manorama Mishra
4) MJ Akbar 5) Sharmishtha Mukherjee
[Explanation: Adam Grant’s book Hidden Potential is a great read, filled with numerous
examples, real life stories, academic research [simplified for the lay reader] and is a
wholesome read for those aspiring to get better and for those who are trying to hire the
unpolished gems, the rare talent. Hidden Potential is the perfect book to give to a newly
minted academic preparing to teach their first class. Grant provides ample research evidence,
made memorable through individual stories (including his own), that teaching is among
the most complex of human endeavors. It is because teaching is so hard that the teacher
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will learn so much.]
10. Who among the following has launched book “Assam’s Braveheart
LachitBarphukan”?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Hemant Soren 3) Amit Shah
4) DroupadiMurmu 5) JagadeepDhankar
[Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently launched a book titled ‘Assam’s
Braveheart LachitBarphukan’ in Guwahati, Assam. The event, graced by Assam Chief
Minister HimantaBiswaSarma and other dignitaries, took place at the
SrimantaSankardevKalakshetra in Guwahati’s Panjabari.
The book, authored by Arup Kumar Dutta, delves into the life of the legendary 17th-century
Ahom warrior LachitBarphukan. It highlights his significant role in defending Assam against
the Mughal army, chronicling historical events and the enduring influence of Barphukan’s
legacy.]
11. Who authored the book title ‘Conversations with Aurangzeb’?
1) Nandini Krishnan 2) MJ Akbar 3) Adam Grant
4) Charu Nivedita 5) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
[Explanation: “Conversations with Aurangzeb” is a novel by Tamil literary icon Charu
Nivedita, translated into English by Nandini Krishnan. This book represents a unique
fusion of historical narrative and satirical commentary, offering readers a fresh perspective
on both historical and contemporary themes.
The novel is a part historical, part satirical piece that begins with a writer’s attempt to
conduct seances with the spirit of Shah Jahan for a new book. However, the narrative
takes an unexpected turn when Shah Jahan is overshadowed by Aurangzeb, who hijacks
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the story. The ensuing conversations touch on various subjects ranging from emperors’
marketing strategies to mutiny, from Marxism to modern-day cultural.]
12. Who authored the book title ‘Fertilizing the Future: Bharat’s March Towards
Fertilizer Self-Sufficiency’?
1) Adam Grant ha 2) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya 3) Charu Nivedita
4) Jagdeep Dhankhar 5) Manorama Mishra
[Explanation: Vice President Dhankhar releases ‘Fertilising the Future’ by Chemicals
and Fertilizers Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Book outlines India’s path to fertilizer
self-sufficiency under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership. Dr. Mandaviya expresses gratitude
for the unveiling of the book documenting revolutionary changes in the sector]
13. Who among the following has recently released his autobiography titled ‘Time
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Spent Distance Travelled’?
1) Madhav Godbole 2) Shivaraj V Patil 3) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
4) Huma Qureshi
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[Explanation: The autobiography of Justice Shivaraj V Patil, former Supreme Court judge,
was released. The 400-page memoir titled ‘Time Spent Distance Travelled’ covers various
phases of Patil’s life in five broad chapters — about his early years, legal career trajectory,
productive retirement, family and memorable moments spent with peers, gurus and
grandchildren. The book is also available in Kannada, titled ‘Kaleda Kala NadedhaDoora’.
Justice RF Nariman, former Supreme Court judge, recalled various instances with Justice
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Patil and his important judgments that helped shape several laws.]
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14. Who was presented with a coffee table book, Srirangam - The Resplendent Kingdom
of Rangaraja?
1) K. Annamalai 2) Amit Shah 3) Narendra Modi 4) RN Ravi 5) MK Stalin
[Explanation: The coffee table book presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during
his visit to Tiruchi on January 2, 2024, is titled “Srirangam - The Resplendent Kingdom of
Rangaraja.” It was presented by BJP State President K. Annamalai. The book showcases
the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of Srirangam, a temple town in the
southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Srirangam is home to the Sri Ranganathaswamy
Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the largest and most important
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Hindu temples in the world. The book is likely to provide insights into the history,
architecture, and traditions of the temple and the town, and may also highlight the role of
Srirangam in Tamil Nadu’s cultural and spiritual heritage.]
15. Who is the author of the novel titled “Conversations with Aurangzeb” ?
1) Charu Nivedita 2) Sudha Murthy 3) Manorama Mishra
4) Madhav Godbole 5) Radhika Iyengar
[Explanation: Tamil literary Charu Nivedita’s novel, “Conversations with Aurangzeb,” is
translated into English by Nandini Krishnan. It involves a writer attempting to conduct
seances with the spirit of Shah Jahan but takes an unexpected turn when Aurangzeb
hijacks the narrative.
“Conversations with Aurangzeb” is praised for its genre-bending approach, using humor
and the complexities of power.]
16. Who has launched a book titled, ‘A Promised Nation Hon’ble Shri Narendra Modi-
the Maker of New India’, written on the life and works of PM Modi in Braille script
in New Delhi?
1) Rajnath Singh 2) RK Singh 3) Amit Shah
4) DroupadiMurmu 5) Jagdeep Dhankar
[Explanation: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah launched
a book titled, ‘A Promised Nation Hon’ble Shri Narendra Modi- the Maker of New India’,
written on the life and works of PM Modi in Braille script in New Delhi Shri Amit Shah said
that PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji in the last 10 years has revived our civilisational values and
cultural ethos to build the edifice of a new Bharat. In this path, Modi Ji has awakened the
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world to Bharat’s inner self. Launched the book ‘A Promised Nation Hon’ble Shri Narendra
Modi- the Maker of New India’ written on the life and works of Modi Ji in Braille script.
The book will help people with visual impairment to know about the life journey of Modi Ji
and the transformation he has ushered in.]
17. Who co-authored a chapter in the international bestseller “Cracking the Rich
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Code: Vol 12,” endorsed by Tony Robbins?
1) Smita Das Jain 2) Charu Nivedita 3) Sudha Murthy
4) Manorama Mishra 5) Madhav Godbole
[Explanation: Smita Das Jain co-authored a chapter in the international bestseller
“Cracking the Rich Code: Vol 12,” endorsed by Tony Robbins.
The book, “Cracking the Rich Code: Vol 12,” is curated by Jim Britt.
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It is endorsed by celebrated life and business strategist Tony Robbins.
Smita’s chapter is titled “Destiny by Design: The Empower Yourself Blueprint to Success.”
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She shares a personal journey from corporate uncertainty to global recognition as an
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executive and life coach. Smita’s chapter emphasizes a mindset shift and offers practical
principles for success.]
18. Who has unveild the book titled ‘Fertilising the Future’: Bharat’s Fertilizer?
1) Jagdeep Dhankhar 2) Rajnath Singh 3) RK Singh
4) Amit Shah 5) DroupadiMurmu
[Explanation: Vice President Dhankhar releases ‘Fertilising the Future’ by Chemicals
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and Fertilizers Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Book outlines India’s path to fertilizer
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self-sufficiency under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership. Dr. Mandaviya expresses gratitude
for the unveiling of the book documenting revolutionary changes in the sector.]
19. Who authored the book title ‘EkSamandar, Mere Andar’?
1) AjitDoval 2) Anil Chauhan 3) Sanjeev Joshi
4) M.J. Akbar 5) Manorama Mishra
[Explanation: The book “EkSamandar, Mere Andar” by BrahMos Aerospace Deputy
CEO Sanjeev Joshi, which features 75 poems, was launched in a distinguished event that
attracted prominent Indian defence and literary figures. The publication showcases the
intersection of creative expression and defence expertise.]
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20. Who has launched the book titled ‘Modi: Energising a Green Future’?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Amit Shah 3) Ram Nath Kovind
4) Bhupendra Yadav 5) Nirmala Sitharaman
[Explanation: The book ‘Modi: Energising A Green Future’ has been launched by Union
Minister Bhupendra Yadav, who is currently heading the Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). The book provides an insightful look into the initiatives
taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards promoting a green future. It highlights the
various measures taken by the government under Modi’s leadership to combat climate
change and promote sustainable development. The book is a comprehensive guide to the
various policies and programs implemented by the government to address environmental
challenges and promote green energy solutions in India’s development journey towards
becoming self-reliant.]
5.OBITUARIES
1. Recently; John Pilger has passed away; He is a/an__________.
1) Journalist 2) Documentary filmmaker 3) Director
4) Both 1 & 2 5) All 1, 2 & 3
[Explanation:John Pilger, the renowned Australia-born investigative journalist who was
a trenchant critic of the West’s “imperialist” foreign policy, has died at age 84.
Pilger was born in Sydney, Australia in 1939, but developed much of his career when
staying in the United Kingdom, where he began working as a freelance journalist in the
early 1960s.In his book, The New Rulers of the World, Pilger exposed the role of the West
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in the 1960s coup in Indonesia and the US-led “war on terror” that ravaged Iraq.]
2. Prabir Majumdar has passed away recently; He is related to which sports?
1) Football 2) Cricket 3) Hockey 4) Wrestling 5) Badminton
[Explanation:A stylish wing-back of the 1960s and 1970s, Majumdar was a member of
the Indian team in the 1974 Asian Games.Former Indian defender Prabir Majumdar died
after suffering from a brief illness.A stylish wing-back of the 1960s and 1970s, Majumdar
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was a member of the Indian team in the 1974 Asian Games.He also featured for the national
side during the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, where the team failed to create an
impact and finished at the bottom of the group table.In the domestic circuit, Majumdar was
a part of East Bengal and Eastern Railways, besides also representing Bengal in the
Santosh Trophy.His stint with East Bengal was the highlight of his career during the 1970s,
as the club had a golden run during that phase.]
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3. Frank Ryan has passed away recently; He is related to which sports?
1) Football
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2) Hockey 3) Cricket 4) Badminton 5) Tennis
[Explanation:Frank Ryan, the last quarterback to lead the Cleveland Browns to an NFL
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title, passed away at the age of 87. He delivered a stellar performance in the NFL
championship game in 1964, leading the Browns to a shutout victory over the Baltimore
Colts.This achievement marked the last time the Browns secured an NFL title, and they
have yet to return to the Super Bowl.]
4. Recently, Padma Bhushan awardee Ved Prakash Nanda passed away. Hewas a/
an_________.
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1) Actor 2) Author 3) Professor 4) Scientist 5) Politician

[Explanation:Professor Ved Prakash Nanda, a luminary in the Indian diaspora, recently
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passed away, leaving behind a legacy of profound contributions to literature, education,
and international law. Born in 1934 in Gujranwala, British India, his journey transcended
borders as his family migrated to India after the partition in 1947. Prof. Nanda’s remarkable
career, including being awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2018, reflects his dedication to
academia, international law, and fostering global understanding.]
5. Amrutha Someshwara has passed away recently; He is a/an________.
1) Writer 2) Folklorist 3) Journalist 4) Both 1 & 2 5) All 1, 2 & 3
[Explanation:Well-known Kannada, Tulu writer and folklorist Prof Amrutha Someshwara
(88) passed away following age-related illness at his residence on the city’s outskirts.
Born in 1935, Prof Someshwara worked extensively for the development of the Tulu
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language and literature and carried out extensive research works on Yakshagana, Tulu
folk and Bhootharadhane. Though Malayalam was his mother tongue, he was well-versed.]
6. Der Kaiser Franz Beckenbauer passed away recently; hebelongs to which sports?
1) Cricket 2) Hockey 3) Tennis 4) Table Tennis 5) Football
[Explanation:German football federation informed about the demise of football legend
Franz Beckenbauer, who was one of only three players to win the FIFA World Cup as a
player and as a coach. Nicknamed “Der Kaiser,” Franz Beckenbauer has been suffering
from health problems for the past few years.He was one of few footballers to win the FIFA
World Cup as a player in 1974 when he led West Germany to the cup, and then as a
manager in the 1990 FIFA World Cup.Accumulating a total of 103 international appearances
for West Germany, he secured victory in the 1972 European Championship and later
triumphed in the World Cup hosted in his home country, a significant achievement following
the disappointment of losing in the final to England in 1966.]
7. Hariram Dwivedi has passed away recently; He is a/an_________.
1) Poet 2) Lyricist 3) Litterateur 4) Both 1 & 2 5) All 1, 2 & 3
[Explanation:Noted Hindi and Bhojpuri poet, lyricist and litterateur Pandit Hariram ‘Hari
Bhaiya’ Dwivedi passed away after a prolonged illness. “With poetry collections like
Anganaiya and Jeevandayini Ganga and his various compositions, he is to be always be
present in our lives.]
8. Recently; Ustad Rashid Khan has passed away; he is a/ an ___________.
1) Musician 2) Artist 3) Actor 4) Director 5) Producer
[Explanation:Hindustani classical singer and music maestro Utsad Rashid Khan
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passed away in Kolkata. He was 55 and is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
The famous vocalist was suffering from cancer and was admitted to a private health facility
in Kolkata in November 2023.]
9. Three times Padma awardee Prabha Atre has passed away recently; She isa/an
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1) Classical Singer 2) Journalist 3) Social Activist
4) Actress 5) Director
[Explanation:Renowned classical singer and Padma Vibhushan recipient Dr Prabha Atre
passed away in Punea cardiac arrest, hours before she was to leave for Mumbai to perform
at a concert . She was 92. The singer from Kirana Gharana was known for her mastery
across genres.A law and science grad, she had a doctorate in music.]
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10. TH Mustafa has passed away recently; He is a/an________.
1) Actor 2) Poet
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[Explanation:Senior Congress leader and former state minister T H Mustafa died at a

private hospital here due to multiple age-related ailments.Mustafa was a former Food
Minister in the K Karunakaran cabinet and a five-time legislator.Mustafa was the Ernakulam
District Congress Committee President for 14 years and functioned as KPCC General
Secretary and KPCC Vice President.]
11. Munawwar Rana has passed away recently; He is a/an _________.
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[Explanation:Urdu poet Munawwar Rana breathed his last at Sanjay Gandhi Post
Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow following a cardiac
arrest.Munawwar Rana was 71 at the time of his death. Born on November 26, 1952, in
Uttar Pradesh’s Raebareli, Munawwar Rana is known for his significant contributions to
Urdu literature, especially for his ghazals.In 2014, he was honoured with the Sahitya
Akademi Award for his poem, ‘Shahdaba’. However, he had returned the award, alleging
‘intolerance’ in the country. In 2012 he was awarded Maati Ratan Samman by Shaheed
Shodha Sansthan for his services to Urdu literature.He also received other awards,
including the Ameer Khusro Award, the Mir Taqi Mir Award, the Ghalib Award, the Dr
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Zakir Hussain Award, and the Saraswati Samaj Award, throughout his career.]
12. Ajit Singh Gill has passed away recently; He is related to which field?
1) Cricket 2) Golf 3) Tennis 4) Hockey 5) Badminton
[Explanation:Ajit Singh Gill, who competed in the 1956 Melbourne Games. Singapore’s
oldest Olympian and former national hockey player of Indian-origin, Ajit Singh Gill, passed
away. Born in Kuala Lumpur in 1928, Ajit was the oldest of 10 siblings and lived through
the Japanese occupation in Malaya during World War II.As a young athlete, he excelled in
hockey and represented Selangor at 17.He moved to Singapore in 1951 to enrol in the
Teacher’s Training College. Within five years, he donned Singapore’s colours at the
Melbourne Olympics, where he and his teammates finished eighth in Singapore hockey’s
first and only appearance at the Games.]
13. Norman Jewison has passed away recently; He is a/an________.
1) Actor 2) Social Activist 3) Film Maker
4) Producer 5) Both 3 & 4
[Explanation:Norman Jewison was a Canadian filmmaker who passed away at the age
of 97. Jewison’s work included the Oscar-winning In the Heat of the Night, Moonstruck,
The Thomas Crown Affair, and Fiddler on the Roof.Jewison was born on July 21, 1926,
in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy and earned a bachelor’s
degree from the University of Toronto’s Victoria College. He also worked as a cab driver
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and actor at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.]
14. Sukhbir Singh Gill has passed away recently; He belongs to which sports?
1) Cricket 2) Basketball 3) Tennis 4) Hockey 5) Badminton
[Explanation:Sukhbir Singh Gill, the first hockey Olympian from the UnionTerritory and
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a teammate of current Hockey India president DilipTirkey at the 2000 Olympics and the
2002 World Cup, had beensemi-comatose for the last few days and being cared for at
homeonly. Survived by his wife, mother, a 19-year old daughter and a 14-year old son,
Gill was considered among the most talented players ofthe golden generation in the late
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1990s and early 2000s.]
15.
1) Cricket
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Recently Italian Luigi ‘Gigi’ Riva has passed away, he is related to whichsport?
2) Football 3) Tennis 4) Hockey 5) Badminton
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[Explanation: Italian soccer great Luigi ‘Gigi’ Riva died at the age of 79.Nicknamed ‘Rombo
di Tuono’ (‘Roar of Thunder’) – a nod to his shooting and physical strength – Riva is Italy’s
leading all-time national team goalscorer, a title he has held since 1973 after passing
Giuseppe Meazza.In total, Riva scored 35 times in 42 games for his country.]
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16. Rana Talwar has passed away recently; He is a/an_______.

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1) Veteran Banker 2) Journalist 3) Author
4) Singer 5) Social Activist
[Explanation:Veteran banker Rana Talwar, who was the first Indian to head aglobal
bank Standard Chartered, died at the age of 76 years.Born in 1948, Talwar started his
career as a banker in India with CitiBank after passing out of the prestigious St Stephens
College, Delhi. During his stint at Citi Bank, Gurvirendra Singh Talwar also known asRana
Talwar, was responsible for building the US-based bank’s retailbusinesses across Asia
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Pacific and the Middle East. He was subsequently responsible for all of Citibank’s retail
businessesacross Europe and the United States. He was a member of theCitibank/
Citigroup Policy and Operating Committees.]
17. Nitya Anand has passed away recently; he belongs to which field?
1) Writer 2) Doctor 3) Singer 4) Social Activist5) Lawyer
[Explanation:Dr. Nitya Anand, who made the first oral contraceptive pill ‘Saheli’ in India,
passed away at 99 in Lucknow. Dr. Anand was in charge of the Central Drug Research
Institute (CDRI)from 1974 to 1984. He was part of CDRI since it started in 1951. He guided
100 PhDstudents, wrote over 400 papers, and had more than 130 patents.]
6.ECONOMY
1. IRDAI Annual Report 2022-2023: India’s Insurance PenetrationDrops to ______%
in 2022-2023.
1) 3% 2) 4% 3) 5% 4) 6% 5) 7%
[Explanation:According to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
(IRDAI)’s Annual Report 2022-23, India’s insurance penetration dropped to 4% in 2022-
23. This is a decrease from 4.2% in 2021-22.Insurance penetration is calculated as the
percentage of total premiums collected to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In
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the financial year 2023, the majority of India’s insurance penetration came from the life
insurance sector. The growth in penetration over the last five years is a positive sign for the
overall development and maturity of the insurance market in India. According to the
Economic Survey 2022-23, India’s insurance penetration has risen steadily from 2.7% in
2000 to 4.2% in 2020 and was 3.2% in 2021. India has been able to register a growth
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that’s almost twice more than the emerging markets and slightly exceeding the global
average.]
2. LIC reduced its shareholding in BHEL from 11.701% to _________.
1) 6.258% 2) 7.758% 3) 8.254% 4) 9.617% 5) 10.235%
[Explanation:The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reduced its shareholding in
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) from 11.701% to 9.617% through open market
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operation (OMO). LIC sold the shares at an average price of Rs.79.58 through secondary
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market between June 2019 and December 2023. LIC is BHEL’s largest public shareholder
with 10.07% stake at the end of June.]
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3. What is the interest rate of Sukanya Samriddhi scheme?

1) 7.25% 2) 7.5% 3) 8.0% 4) 8.2% 5) 8.5%
[Explanation:The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana was launched as a part of the ‘Beti Bachao,
Beti Padhao’ campaign. It is a government-supported initiative that currently provides an
interest rate of 8.2% for FY 2023-24, compounded annually. The program endeavors to
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foster the education and well-being of the girl child in India.The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
(SSY) is a government-backed savings scheme specifically designed for the girl child in
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India. Launched in 2015 under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ initiative, the scheme aims
to encourage parents to save for their daughters’ future education and marriage expenses.
The SSY account can be opened for a girl child up to the age of 10 years and can be
operated by her parents or legal guardian. SSY offers a high-interest rate, tax benefits,
and flexible deposit options, making it an attractive investment choice for parents of girl
children.]
4. The central government has sanctioned Rs ________ for 29 roadprojects in Ladakh.
1) Rs 1,170.16 crore 2) Rs 68,371.49 crore 3) Rs 1,503.25 crore
4) Rs 1,115.26 crore 5) Rs 1,256.58 crore
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[Explanation:The central government has sanctioned 29 road projects worth Rs.1,170.16
crore in the union territory of Ladakh.A statement from the Union ministry for road transport
and highways that the projects is to be encompass state highways, major roads, and other
district roads.The ministry has also allocated Rs.181.71 crore for eight bridges under the
Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme for FY 2023-24.The CRIF scheme
was introduced in Jammu and Kashmir in 2000-01 to develop and maintain national
highways, state roads, rural roads, and railways under and over bridges, with resources
being allocated under the scheme for construction and upgradation over the years.]
5. Which company has become the 1st Indian company to use chemical recycling for
ISCC-Plus Certified Circular Polymers?
1) Tata Consultancy Services 2) ITC Limited 3) Infosys
4) Hindustan Unilever 5) Reliance Industries Limited
[Explanation:Reliance Industries Limited`(RIL) is the first Indian company to use chemical
recycling to produce International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC)-Plus certified
Circular Polymers.RIL is India’s largest private sector company, and the operator of the
world’s largest integrated refining and petrochemical complex. The company’s first batch
of ISCC-Plus certified Circular Polymers are named CircuRepol™ (Polypropylene) and
CircuRelene™ (Polyethylene). RIL is collaborating with partners to increase oil production
through the use of Circular Polymers. The company says it believes in finding smart
solutions to reduce plastic waste and inspire others to join in this journey towards a greener
future.]
6. What is the GST revenue collection for the month of December, 2023?
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1) Rs.1.68 lakh crore 2) Rs.1.64 lakh crore 3) Rs.1,62,712 crore
4) Rs.1,59,069 crore 5) Rs.1,65,105 crore
[Explanation:Central and state governments collected Rs.1,64,882 crore (Rs.1.65 trillion)
in goods and services tax (GST) revenue in December, a notch below the average so far
this year of Rs.1.66 trillion per month, but still a 10.3% jump from a year ago.The Centre
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and states had collected around ?1.5 trillion in December 2022.The finance ministry in a
statement that in the April-December period of this fiscal, the gross GST collection grew
12% compared to the year-ago period to Rs.14.97 trillion.The GST receipts in December
are the lowest since October witnessed a peak of Rs.1.72 trillion, which was this fiscal’s
second highest after a record Rs.1.87 trillion in April.]
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7. Indian economy is expected to comfortably achieve a growth rate upwards of
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______percent in 2023-24.
1) 6.0 2) 6.5 3) 6.8 4) 7.0 5) 7.6
[Explanation:The finance ministry expects the Indian economy’s GDP growth rate in 2023-
24 to “comfortably” exceed its forecast of 6.5 percent following the blockbuster data for
July-September.”Risks to growth and stability outlook mainly emanate from outside the
country. Nonetheless, the Indian economy is expected to comfortably achieve a growth
rate upwards of 6.5 percent in 2023-24,” officials from the ministry’s Department of
Economic Affairs in the half-yearly economic review report, released on December 29.Data
released on November 30 by the statistics ministry showed India’s GDP growth rate came
in at 7.6 percent in July-September, significantly higher than economists’ expectations of
6.8 percent. Days after the release of the data, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised its
growth forecast for 2023-24 by 50 basis points to 7.0 percent.]
8. UPI transaction value jumps 42% to Rs 18.2 trillion in ________ month.
1) August 2) September 3) October 4) November 5) December
[Explanation:Transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) rose 54% year
on year (YoY) to touch 12 billion in December, data from the National Payments Corporation
of India (NPCI). It had jumped nearly 54% YoY to 11.2 billion in November.Transaction
value on the platform rose 42.2% to Rs 18.2 trillion in December. It had gone up 46.1% to
Rs 17.4 trillion in November.]
9. What is the new bulk deposit limit set by the RBI for large urban co-operative
banks?
1) Rs. 15 Lakh and above 2) Rs. 25 Lakh and above
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[Explanation:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to enhance the bulk deposit
limit for large urban co-operative banks (UCBs) to Rs.1 crore and above from the current
Rs.15 lakh and above.Specifically, the new bulk deposit limit applies to UCBs in the Tier
3 (with deposits more than Rs.1,000 crore and up to ?10,000 crore) and Tier 4 (with
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deposits more than Rs.10,000 crore) categories.Co-operative banking experts say since a
deposit of Rs.15 lakh and above was so far considered a bulk deposit by all UCBs, a
discerning customer could negotiate the rate of interest with a bank.]
10. Tata Power acquires _______ stake in Binkaner Special PurposeVehicle.
1) 75% 2) 80% 3) 85% 4) 95% 5) 100%
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[Explanation:Tata Power acquired a 100% stake in Bikaner III Neemrana II Transmission,
a special purpose vehicle (SPV), on December 27, 2023. The acquisition cost Rs 18.6
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crore. Bikaner III Neemrana II Transmission is an SPV that was established in June 2023
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to construct, own, operate, and transfer an electrical power transmission system between
Bikaner and Neemrana in Rajasthan. Tata Power is a public company that generates and
distributes electricity and natural gas, and explores, produces, transports, and distributes
natural gas.]
11. Which company has partnered with Microsoft and Skymet to protecttobacco
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manufacturers from climate challenges?

1) Hindustan Unilever Limited 2) Nestlé India Limited
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3) ITC Limited
4) Jubilant Food Works Limited 5) Emami Group
[Explanation:ITC, an Indian conglomerate, has partnered with Microsoft and Skymet to
protect Indian tobacco farmers from climate-induced challenges. Climate change has caused
an estimated Rs.800-900 crore loss in tobacco export revenue. In 2022, drones were
used to supplement nutrition after the Mandous cyclone in Andhra Pradesh. Skymet has
also collaborated with ITC to protect tobacco farmers.]
12. Which of following has secured a payment aggregator (PA) licence fromthe RBI?
1) Google Pay 2) PhonePe 3) Razorpay 4) Tata Pay 5) Apple Pay
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[Explanation:Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted a payment aggregator (PA) license to
Tata Pay, a digital payments app owned by the Tata Group. This license allows Tata Pay
to facilitate e-commerce transactions on its platform. Tata Pay’s PA license is to be help the
company manage funds better and power all e-commerce transactions within its subsidiary
entities. It is to be also allow Tata Pay to compete with other companies in the growing
payments market, such as Google Pay and PhonePe. A payment aggregator simplifies the
payment process by consolidating multiple merchant accounts into a single account. This
makes it easier for businesses to accept payments without individual setups.]
13. Bank of India launched 175-day fixed deposit at _____percent interestfor high-
value deposits.
1) 6.0% 2) 6.5% 3) 7.0% 4) 7.5% 5) 8.0%
[Explanation:Bank of India (BoI) has introduced a 175-day tenor fixed deposit at an
interest of 7.50 per cent per annum for deposits of ?2 crore & above to less than Rs.50
crore, amid liquidity tightness in the banking system and credit growth outstripping deposit
growth. This comes on the heels of the State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda (BoB)
increasing their deposit rates.The public sector bank, in a statement, the “Super Special
Fixed Deposit”, which has been introduced with effect from January 1, 2024, is a high-
yielding avenue for HNIs (high net worth individuals) and Corporates to deploy their surplus
funds for the short term.“The special fixed deposit is for domestic rupee term deposit
only. The special fixed deposit is introduced as a limited period offer,” per the statement.
Note:
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• India Ratings and Research has raised its estimate for India’s GDP growth
in FY2023-24 to 6.7%.
• According to the first advance estimates of annual GDP released by the
National Statistics Office; India’s GDP is expected to grow by 7.3% in 2023-24.
• According to the UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP)
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report, India’s GDP growth is projected at 6.2% in 2024. This is slightly lower
than the 6.3% estimated for 2023.
• The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that world food
prices fell by 13.7% in 2023, primarily driven by a 15.4% decline in the cereals
price index.
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• The World Bank kept its economic growth forecast for India for FY25
unchanged at 6.4% and 6.5% in FY26.
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India’s share in MSCI Emerging Markets index saw a significant jump over
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eight years, rising from 7% to 17.1% and is projected to rise further to 20% by
early 2024.
• According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the global
unemployment rate is expected to increase to 5.2% in 2024.
• According to newsonair.gov.in, retail inflation in India based on the Consumer
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Price Index (CPI) inched up to 5.69% in December 2023.The inflation rate in

India was 5.55% in November 2023 and 5.72% in December 2022.
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• According to the United Nations’ annual report, World Economic Situation
and Prospects (WESP) 2024, India’s economic growth rate is to be 6.2% in 2024.
• According to Chinese Premier Li Qiang, China’s economy grew by around
5.2% in 2023. This growth surpassed the government’s official target of “about
5%” for the year.
• RBI’s economic activity index (EAI) has nowcast GDP growth for Q3 (October-
December) FY24 at 7 per cent.]
14. France’s development agency AFD; which country’s KfW Bank toprovide €100 million
for AMRUT mission financing?
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1) Russia 2) Spain 3) Germany 4) Hungary 5) Italy
[Explanation:France’s development agency AFD and Germany’s KfW Bank are in talks
to provide a €100 million loan to India for the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. The loan is intended to fund India’s urban infrastructure
plan. Negotiations are expected to take place in early 2024, with the signing expected in
February. France and Germany recently collaborated on the City Investments to Innovate,
Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) 2.0 program. This four-year initiative focuses on urban renewal
and sustainable waste management. Each country contributed €100 million to the program.]
15. Which organization has signed an MoU with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited(RVNL) to
provide funding of Rs.35,000 crores for infrastructure projectsover the next five
years?
1) REC 2) IRCTC 3) NTPC 4) NHPC 5) GAIL
[Explanation:REC Limited has entered into an MoU with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
to finance up to Rs. 35,000 Crores for Infrastructure Projects to be executed by RVNL over
the next 5 years. These projects constitute multi-modal logistics hub projects, rail
infrastructure projects, road, port, and metro projects where RVNL has forayed into.Director
(Finance), REC, Shri Ajoy Choudhury and Director (Operations), RVNL, Shri Rajesh Prasad
signed the MoU in the presence of Shri V.K Dewangan, CMD, REC; Shri Sanjeeb Kumar,
Director (Finance), RVNL; Smt. Anupam Ban, DPE, RVNL and other senior officials from
REC and RVNL.REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE established in 1969, under Ministry of
Power, provides long-term loans and other finance products for Power-Infrastructure sector
comprising of Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Renewable Energy and new
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technologies like Electric Vehicles, Battery Storage and Green Hydrogen. The loan book
of REC exceeds Rs 4,74,275 Crore.]
16. Which country has agreed to supply oil to India in lieu of pendingdividend?
1) Saudi Arabia 2) Iran 3) Venezuela
4) Kuwait 5) Qatar
[Explanation:Venezuela has agreed to supply crude oil to ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) in
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lieu of the pending dividend, Secretary Petroleum Pankaj Jain.”They have agreed to give
us some oil in lieu of its pending OVL dues. We are waiting for lifting dates. This comes
after the US eased sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector in October. The sanctions were
imposed to punish Maduro’s government following his 2018 re-election. Earlier, Petroleum
Minister Hardeep Singh Puri; that India is to buy Venezuelan oil, adding that Indian
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refineries are capable of processing the heavy oil from the South African country.]
17. India has started its tenure as a member of the United Nations Statistical
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Commission for how many years?
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1) 02 2) 03 3) 04 4) 06 5) 10
[Explanation:India started its four-year term as a member of the United Nations Statistical
Commission. The country had won the election to the global statistics body in April after a
gap of nearly two decades.The period of India’s term corresponds with the time that the
24-member body is to decide on new norms for national accounts, which is also play an
important role in changing India’s GDP calculations. The last revision to national accounts
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was made in 2008, which forms the basis of India’s current GDP series, with 2012 as a
base year.]
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18. India has unveiled the “National Single Window System (NSWS)” developedby
which company to facilitate imports of medical devices?
1) Wipro 2) Reliance 3) Accenture 4) TCS 5) Infosys
[Explanation:Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) developed the National Single Window
System (NSWS) for India. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
introduced the NSWS, which is a consolidated portal that aims to facilitate the import of
medical devices. The NSWS is a digital platform that helps identify and apply for approvals
based on business requirements. It replaces previous platforms and is intended to improve
the efficiency of application processes. The CDSCO is an agency of the Ministry of Health
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and Family Welfare that regulates medical devices. As of October 1, 2023, all Class A
measuring/sterile, B, C, and D medical devices require an MD-14/MD-15 Import License
with the CDSCO before importing into India.]
19. Which payment company has partnered with Ayodhya Nagar Nigam toenable mobile
payments?
1) PhonePe 2) Paytm 3) Google Pay 4) Razorpay 5) MobiKwik
[Explanation:Ram Temple in Ayodhya is set to have a grand consecration. With the
ceremony a few weeks away, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by
Paytm with Ayodhya Nagar Nigam. In order to enable mobile payments within the Nagar
Nigam vicinity this measure was adopted. Mobile payments could be done via QR code,
Soundbox and Card machines. One97 Communications Limited-owned Paytm is to install
Paytm card machines at cash collection centres under State Nagar Nigam departments.]
20. Which company has signed an agreement with Vitol for supply of LNG?
1) REC 2) GAIL 3) ONGC 4) IOC 5) NTPC
[Explanation:GAIL (India) Limited and Vitol Asia Pte Ltd announced a long-term liquefied
natural gas (LNG) agreement. The agreement is to see Vitol supply GAIL with about one
million metric tons of LNG per year for a period of about 10 years, starting in 2026. Vitol is
to deliver LNG from its global LNG portfolio to GAIL on a pan-India basis. India has LNG
terminals at Dahej, Hazira, and Mundra in Gujarat, Dhabol in Maharashtra, Kochi in Kerala,
and Ennore in Tamil Nadu.]
21. Brookfield has acquired 100% of the Indian unit of American Tower Corp(ATC) in
a _____.
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[Explanation:Brookfield Asset Management acquired 100% of American Tower Corp’s
(ATC) Indian unit in an all-cash deal for $2.5 billion. The deal is expected to close in the
second half of 2024, and is subject to regulatory approvals. Brookfield has become India’s
largest operator of telecom towers, with a portfolio of around 78,000 sites across the
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country. This is to be Brookfield’s third acquisition in the Indian telecommunications space.]
22. Which is the first Indian electric vehicle company to get PLI approval?
1) Uber 2) Ola 3) Rapido 4) Greaves 5) Bajaj
[Explanation:Ola Electric is the first Indian electric vehicle (EV) company to receive
production-linked incentive (PLI) approval. The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) granted
the approval after a process that took nearly four months.Ola Electric is also the only company
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in the electric two-wheeler segment to receive the necessary certification. To qualify,
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companies must meet strict eligibility requirements, including a minimum 50% DVA.The
PLI-AUTO Scheme aims to boost manufacturing of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT)
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Products. It also aims to promote localization for AAT products and create a domestic and
global supply chain.]
23. Which company recently started oil production for the first time in the Krishna
Godavaribasin?
1) ONGC 2) GAIL 3) Oil India 4) HPCL 5) Reliance Petroleum Ltd
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[Explanation:The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) began oil production from the
KG-DWN-98/2 block in the Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin. The block is located off the Bay
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of Bengal on the Kakinada coast.The project has been delayed and had its deadline
extended multiple times over the past few years. Work on the project began in 2016-17,
but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ONGC expects to produce 45,000 barrels
per day by May or June, which would be 7% of their total crude oil production and 7% of
their gas production.]
24. Which of the following has launched a new initiative called AI Odyssey to train
one lakhdevelopers in India in the latest AI technologies and tools?
1) IBM 2) Microsoft 3) Google 4) Infosys 5) TCS
[Explanation: Microsoft announced a new programme called AI Odyssey, which is aimed
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at training one lakh developers in India on the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies
and tools. With this initiative Microsoft hopes to address the growing need in India for a
skilled workforce capable of using AI to tackle intricate problems and generate valuable
solutions. The company acknowledges the fact that AI is transform work and daily lives
like never before. In the initial stage of the programme, participants are to be learn how to
utilise Azure AI services to develop and launch AI solutions for various situations. This
includes gaining access to helpful resources, code samples and guides to become proficient
in practical AI skills.]
25. NSDC has signed with which corporation for setting up of Multi SkillDevelopment
Institutes?
1) NTPC Limited 2) GAIL 3) IRCTC
4) Coal India Limited (CIL) 5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
[Explanation:Coal India Limited (CIL) has entered into a MoU with National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC) for “Setting up of Multi Skill Development Institutes
(MSDIs)”. The MoU was signed in the presence of Ms. Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary,
Ministry of Coal, Sh. Vinay Ranjan, Director (P&IR), Coal India Limited and Sh. Manoj
Kumar, CMD, EdCIL (India) Ltd. along with Directors (Personnel) from CIL’s subsidiaries
and dignitaries from Ministry of Coal and other Coal Companies.As agreed in the MoU,
one MSDI is to be set up in each subsidiary with CCL, BCCL, MCL, NCL & SECL covered
in the first phase, and the remaining subsidiaries in the second phase. The existing
infrastructure available at CIL subsidiaries is to be developed as MSDIs. The project is to
be cover one-time capex for repurposing of existing infrastructure as MSDIs and Recurring
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& Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) expenses per year.]
26. The International Hockey Federation has signed a 4-year media rightsagreement
with which company?
1) Viacom18 2) Disney+ Hotstar 3) TV18
4) JioCinema 5) Sony TV
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[Explanation:The International Hockey Federation (FIH) signed a four-year media
rights agreement with Viacom18 in 2023. The deal covers all FIH tournaments, except
the FIH Nations Cup. The agreement runs from 2023 to 2027 and includes key events
like the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup and the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers. Matches is
to be available on Viacom18’s linear channels Network Sports18 and the OTT platform
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JioCinema.]
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Which company to become the world’s most valuable company for a shorttime on
stock market indices?
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1) Apple 2) Microsoft 3) Google 4) Meta 5) IBM

[Explanation:Microsoft surpassed Apple on stock market indices to become the world’s
most valuable company for a short time duringtrading session. The development has come
after the iPhone entered into 2024 with growing concerns related to demand of its
products.Last week Foxconn, a Chinese assembler of Apple’s iPhones, reported a year-
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over-year revenue decline. Moreover, Tim Cook’s firm is also facing an antitrust case seen
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by the US Justice Department. Due to a range of obstacles, Apple stock was also
downgraded by Barclays and Piper Sandler.]
28. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers,China’s auto
exports increased by ______.
1) 12.0% 2) 24.0% 3) 36.0% 4) 63.7% 5) 71.2%
[Explanation:According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM),
China’s auto exports increased by almost 76% in 2023. This is compared to Japan’s 17%
increase in exports. In 2023, China exported 4.4 million units, which is a 58% increase
from 2022. In 2023, China’s auto exports increased by 63.7%. China has been the world’s
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largest automotive manufacturing country and automotive market since 2009.]
29. The SEC has approved the first batch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs)based on
Bitcoin to be listed in which country?
1) Russia 2) US 3) China 4) India 5) UK
[Explanation:The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first US-
listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to track bitcoin. The SEC also granted approval to
major asset managers, including BlackRock and Fidelity, for these ETFs. The SEC’s action
does not approve or endorse crypto trading platforms or intermediaries. According to
Reuters, the approval is a watershed moment for the world’s largest cryptocurrency and
the broader crypto industry. According to CoinDesk, the newly launched bitcoin exchange-
traded funds already have nearly $30 billion in assets under management.]
30. Which of the following Fintech platforms saw a net loss of Rs. 133.1 crore inFY23?
1) Pine Labs 2) Paytm 3) PhonePe 4) Cash Free 5) Mswipe
[Explanation:According to Inc42, the fintech platform Cashfree Payments saw its net
loss widen 46 times to Rs.133.1 crore in the financial year 2022-23. This is a significant
increase from the previous year’s loss of Rs.2.9 crore.
Here are some other fintech platforms and their losses in FY23:
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Reported a net loss of Rs.1,347 crore, up 5% from the previous year. However, the
Bengaluru-based company’s total income grew 3.5 times from Rs.422.5 crore in
FY22 to Rs.1,484.6 crore in FY23.
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Slice:
Reported a net loss of Rs.405.8 crore due to higher operating expenses and a
sharp reduction in assets under management. The company also recorded non-
performing assets worth Rs.256 crore under the loss on financial assets, loans,
and advances during FY23.
Rupeek:
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The gold loan startup’s revenue from operations slumped 27.7% to Rs.88.9 crore
from Rs.122.9 crore in FY22. However, the company managed to bring down its
total expenses by one-fourth to Rs.376.9 crore in FY23.
MobiKwik:
The Delhi NCR-based fintech unicorn’s net loss fell 35% to Rs.83.8 crore in the
financial year ended March 31, 2023.]
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31. According to a PHDCCI report, India’s GDP is expected to surpass ________in
2024–2025.
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1) $2 trillion 2) $3 trillion 3) $4 trillion 4) $5 trillion 5) $6 trillion
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[Explanation:According to a PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI)

report, India’s GDP is expected to surpass $4 trillion in 2024–2025 and reach $5
trillion by 2026–2027. The report also says that India’s economy is resilient despite
global challenges and is poised to become a developed economy by 2047. The
PHDCCI also expects the RBI to cut the repo rate by 100 basis points by the end of
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2024.]
32. Which of the following bank has launched “Money2India (Canada)” Mobile banking
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app?
1) State Bank of India 2) Indian Overseas Bank
3) Kotak Mahindra Bank 4) ICICI Bank 5) HDFC Bank
[Explanation:ICICI Bank Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICICI Bank Limited,
has introduced its latest mobile banking app, ‘Money2India (Canada),’ providing Canadian
customers with a seamless platform for 24/7 fund transfers to any Indian bank without
the necessity of opening an account with ICICI Bank Canada.The launch of ‘Money2India
(Canada)’ app marks ICICI Bank Canada’s foray into Canada’s remittance market. The
app is safe and secure as it has implemented the latest security standards prescribed for
digital channels, along with two factor authentications including a dynamic One-Time-
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Password (OTP) as an added layer of security.]
33. Which company has overtaken SBI as the most valuable PSU?
1) Bank of Baroda 2) Punjab National Bank
3) Life Insurance Corporation of India
4) United India Insurance Company 5) Canara Bank
[Explanation:LIC has become the most valuable company among the public sector
undertakings (PSUs). Due to this, the market capitalization of the Life Insurance Corporation
of India (LIC) became more than that of the State Bank of India (SBI).Shares of Life Insurance
Corporation of India have been trading rapidly. After the rise in LIC’s stock, its market cap
has crossed Rs 5.8 lakh crore.Whereas the market cap of SBI stood at Rs 5.62 lakh crore.
SBI shares are trading with a decline.LIC shares are trading with a rise of more than 2
percent. On January 17, 2024, its shares reached a 52-week high of Rs 919.45 per share.]
34. Which company has achieved a significant milestone by issuing its inaugural
Japanese Yen 61.1 billion green bonds?
1) BHEL 2) REC 3) ONGC 4) NTPC 5) SAIL
[Explanation:REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under
the Ministry of Power, has achieveda significant milestone by issuing its inaugural Japanese
Yen (JPY) 61.1 billion (approximately Rs 3,500 crore)green bonds. These bonds, part of
the $ 10 billion global medium-term notes programme, span 5-year, 5.25-year, and 10-
year tenures. Proceeds from the bond issuance is to be dedicated to financing eligible
greenprojects, adhering to REC Limited’s green finance framework, Reserve Bank of India’s
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(RBI) externalcommercial borrowings guidelines, and relevant approvals.]
35. Which of the following was emerged as the world’s largest derivative exchange in
2023 for fifth straight year?
1) Eurex 2) NSE 3) LSE 4) BSE 5) SSE
[Explanation:The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) was the world’s largest
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derivatives exchange in 2023 for the fifth year in a row. The Futures Industry Association
(FIA) says the NSE earned this position based on the number of contracts traded.According
to the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the NSE is the world’s third-ranked exchange
in the equity segment by number of trades. In 2023, the NSE’s equity segment saw a
record-high turnover of Rs. 167,942.47 crores on November 30.In 2023, the NSE also
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launched the Social Stock Exchange, which allows social enterprises to raise funds and
showcase their work to a wider audience.]
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Which Organisation has removed Aadhaar as a valid proof of date of birth?
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1) EPFO 2) NCERT 3) IFCI 4) SSC 5) CSC

[Explanation: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced that it is
no longer accept Aadhaar cards as proof of date of birth. The EPFO is a retirement fund
body that comes under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India.
The EPFO’s decision was made after receiving a directive from the Unique Identification
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Authority of India (UIDAI). The EPFO’s decision has also received approval from the Central
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Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC). Aadhaar cards are used as proof of identity and
address due to their unique 12-digit identification number. However, they cannot be used
as proof of date of birth.]
37. Which of the following has invested INR4.86 billion in India’s largest renewable
energy Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT)?
1) IFC 2) AIIB 3) World Bank 4) IMF 5) ADB
[Explanation:The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) invested INR 4.86 billion
(about USD 58.4 million) in India’s largest renewable energy Infrastructure Investment
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Trust (InvIT). The InvIT, known as Sustainable Energy Infra Trust (SEIT), is supported by
eight operational solar power generation assets. SEIT is co-sponsored by Mahindra Susten
Private Limited and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. Mahindra Susten is the renewable
energy platform of the Mahindra Group, one of India’s largest multinational conglomerates.]
38. According to World Economic Forum annual meeting, what position has India got
in The Edelman Trust Barometer 2024?
1) First 2) Second 3) Third 4) Fourth 5) Fifth
[Explanation: The Edelman Trust Barometer 2024, released here ahead of the World
Economic Forum Annual Meeting, put Saudi Arabia on the top for trust shown by their
people in the government and China for trust in media. In terms of trust shown in one’s
employer, Indonesia emerged at the top followed by India at the second place.
Global Rankings and Trust Categories:
• Government Trust: Saudi Arabia claims the top spot, while India secures
the 5th position.
• Media Trust: China takes the lead, relegating India to the 4th position.
• Employer Trust: Indonesia secures the top position, with India closely
following at 2nd place.
• Overall Trust Index: India surges to the 2nd position, overtaking its 2023
ranking, with China retaining the top spot. The UK replaces South Korea as the
least trusted nation.]
39. RBI’s economic activity index (EAI) has nowcast GDP growth for Q3(October-
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December) FY24 at__________.
1) 4.0% 2) 5.6% 3) 5.7% 4) 6.5% 5) 7.0%
[Explanation:Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Economic Activity Index (EAI) has nowcast
GDP growth for Q3 (October-December) FY24 at 7%. In December 2023, the RBI revised
its GDP growth forecast for FY24 to 7%, up from 6.5%. The RBI expects Q3 and Q4 to
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grow at 6.5% and 6%, respectively. The RBI’s bulletin says that India’s economy is resilient
due to strong domestic demand, despite external headwinds.]
40. Which company has terminated a $10 billion merger deal with ZEEEntertainment?
1) Disney Channel 2) Sony 3) Zee TV
4) India TV 5) Colors TV
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[Explanation:Sony issued a notice terminating the merger agreement with Zee
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Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) and Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (CME),
formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited. The $10-billion deal,
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signed on December 22, 2021, faced challenges in meeting closing conditions within the
specified timeframe.Despite engaging in good faith discussions to extend the merger
cooperation agreement’s end date, Sony and Zee failed to reach an agreement by the
January 21 deadline. The termination comes after over two years of negotiations, with
disappointment expressed by Sony over unmet closing conditions.]
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41. ICRA projects GDPJ growth to moderate to below ______% in Q3.

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1) 6.0% 2) 6.2% 3) 6.5% 4) 6.9% 5) 7.0%
[Explanation:According to the Economic Times, ICRA projects GDP growth to moderate
to below 6% in Q3.
ICRA’s projections are based on a number of factors, including:
• A downturn in government capital expenditure in October–November 2023
• A sharp fall in kharif crop output
• Weak progress in rabi sowing for some crops
• A subdued outlook for agriculture and rural demand, exports, and government
capex and construction activity ahead of the General Elections
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ICRA expects GDP growth to moderate to 5.0–5.5% in H2 FY2024. This is lower
than the NSO’s implicit projection of 7.0%.]
42. DGCA Slaps Rs. __________Crore Fine on Air India For Safety Violation.
1) 1.10 Crore 2) 2.05 Crore 3) 5.75 Crore 4) 7.20 Crore 5) 8.24 Crore
[Explanation:The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has slapped a Rs. 1.10
crore fine on Air India for safety violations. The fine was imposed after the regulator
received a voluntary safety report from an Air India employee alleging safety violations on
certain long-range, terrain-critical routes. That the violations were serious and could have
posed a risk to the safety of passengers and crew.Air India has is studying the order in
detail and is to review the options available to it, including the right to appeal. The airline
has also that it is committed to safety and that it takes all safety violations seriously.
43. The CCI has granted has approved Sajjan Jindal-promoted JSW Group’sproposed
acquisition of up to ____stake in MG Motor India.
1) 30% 2) 35% 3) 38% 4) 45% 5) 48%
[Explanation:The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the
acquisition of approximately 38 per cent of the share capital of MG Motor India by JSW
Ventures Singapore. This move is part of a strategic joint venture between JSW Ventures
and China’s SAIC Motor, aimed at transforming and growing MG Motor’s presence in
India.MG Motor India, known for manufacturing and selling passenger cars and electric
vehicles under the brand ‘MG,’ is based in India. The CCI noted that a detailed order
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outlining the specifics of the acquisition is to be released in due course.
The strategic joint venture between SAIC Motor and JSW Group was announced in
November of the previous year, with JSW Group securing a 35 per cent stake in MG Motor
India. The collaboration aimed to focus on the growth and transformation of MG Motor in
India, bringing together resources in automobiles and new technology.]
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44. RBI has approved the LIC application to acquire up to ______ of HDFC Bank’s paid-
up share capital or voting rights.
1) 2.65% 2) 5.19% 3) 5.00% 4) 5.19% 5) 9.99%
[Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has allowed Life Insurance Corp. of India to
acquire as much as 9.99 percent of HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private lender stated
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stock exchanges.”LIC has been advised by RBI to acquire the afore major shareholding in
the Bank within a period of one year i.e. by January 24, 2025. “Further, LIC must ensure
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that the aggregate holding in the Bank does not exceed 9.99 percent of the paid-up share
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capital or voting rights of the Bank at all times”.LIC owns a 5.19 percent stake in the bank,
according to the lender’s shareholding pattern as of December 31.]
45. Which platform has received the certificate of authorization from theRBI to operate
as an online payment aggregator?
1) Swiggy 2) Zomato 3) Domino’s 4) Dunzo 5) Zerodha
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[Explanation:Online food delivery Zomato Payments Pvt Ltd (ZPPL) has received
authorization from RBI to operate as an online payment aggregator.The company had
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disclosed on August 4, 2021 about the incorporation of ZPPL, a wholly-owned subsidiary,
to carry out the business as a payment aggregator and issuer of pre-paid payment
instruments.]
46. The Defence Ministry has signed a contract worth Rs 1,070 with whichorganisation
for the acquisition of 14 FPVs for the ICG?
1) Cochin Shipyards Ltd 2) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd
4) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd 5) Goa Shipyard Ltd
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[Explanation:The Defence Ministry has signed a contract worth Rs 1,070 with Mazagon
Dock Shipbuilders for the acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast
Guard (ICG).”The value of the contract is Rs 1070.47 cr. These multi-role FPVs is to be
indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by MDL under the Buy (Indian-
IDDM) Category and is to be delivered in a total of 63 months. The FPVs is to be designed
to be equipped with multipurpose drones, artificial intelligence capability, and wirelessly
controlled remote water rescue craft lifebuoy in a bid to give the ICG an edge in the face of
modern security challenges.]
47. According to Alliance Bernstein, which e-commerce platform has emerged as top
position in India?
1) Amazon 2) Meesho 3) Flipkart 4) AJIO 5) Myntra
[Explanation:Walmart group firm Flipkart continues to dominate the e-commerce segment
with 48 per cent market share while Softbank-backed Meesho has emerged as the fastest
growing e-commerce platform in terms of user base in India.According to the report,
Flipkart’s user base grew 21 per cent year-on-year (YoY), Meesho accelerated at 32 per
cent while Amazon lagged at 13 per cent user growth primarily due to relative premium
offerings as compared to peers.”As of FY23, Flipkart was the market leader, with a 48 per
cent share in India eCommerce. Flipkart continues to grow faster than the industry.Mobile
and apparel to be the largest categories for Flipkart with around 50 per cent and 30 per
cent mix. Flipkart is estimated to hold 48 per cent and 60 per cent market share in online
smartphone and online fashion market respectively.]
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48. Which insurance has launched “SWAG Pension Plan” with CustomisableAnnuity
Options?
1) HDFC Life Insurance 2) Max Life Insurance
3) Tata AIA Life Insurance
4) SBI Life Insurance 5) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
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[Explanation:Max Life Insurance Company Ltd., has launched Smart Wealth Annuity
Guaranteed Pension Plan - SWAG Pension Plan– A Non-Linked, Non-Participating
Individual/Group General Annuity Savings Plan. Keeping in line with new-age consumers’
needs for solutions tailored to their specific needs, SWAG Pension Plan redefines the
landscape of retirement planning, combining flexibility, security, and personalization for
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individuals and groups alike.]
49. Which platform has now India’s first AI stratup to reach the unicornstatus?
1) Gemini
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2) Optimus 3) Gauss 4) Krutrim 5) Gigachat
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[Explanation:Krutrim, the AI startup founded by serial entrepreneur Bhavish Aggarwal,

has gained unicorn status after securing $50 million in funding from investors including
Matrix Partners India.It becomes the first Indian AI startup to gain a billion-dollar valuation,
a mere month after debuting a large language model, the firm in a blog post. Krutrim,
which translates to “artificial” in Sanskrit, is also developing data centers and is to be
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ultimately aim to create servers and super computers for the AI ecosystem.]
50. Which of the following to set up India’s first helicopter final assemblyline (FAL) in
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the private sector?
1) Boeing 2) Airbus 3) Tata Group 4) Both 2&3 5) All 1, 2 & 3
[Explanation:The Tata Group and Airbus are setting up India’s first helicopter final
assembly line (FAL) in the private sector. The facility is to produce Airbus H125 helicopters
for commercial use. The FAL is to integrate the major component assemblies, avionics and
mission systems, and install electrical harnesses, hydraulic circuits, flight controls,
dynamic components, fuel system, and the engine. The H125 is a single-engine helicopter
that is known as the world’s best-selling. It is expected to transform sectors such as
emergency medical services, disaster management, law enforcement, tourism, and aerial
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work missions.]
51. Nirmala Sitharaman became the second Finance Minister to present theUnion
Budget for how many consecutive times on February 1?
1) Fourth 2) Fifth 3) Sixth 4) Seventh 5) Eighth
[Explanation:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set a record by presenting the sixth
Budget in a row — five annual Budgets and one interim — a feat achieved so far only by
former Prime Minister Morarji Desai.With the presentation of interim Budget on February
1, Ms. Sitharaman is to surpass the records of her predecessors like Manmohan Singh,
Arun Jaitley, P. Chidambaram, and Yashwant Sinha, who had presented five budgets in
a row. Mr. Desai, as Finance Minister, had presented five annual Budgets and one interim
Budget between 1959-1964.]
52. Which of the following has launched “Pahal” the insightful house journalof its
Vigilance Department?
1) IREDA 2) CVC 3) NITI Aayog 4) DPIIT 5) KVIC
[Explanation:The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) recently
released the house journal of its Vigilance Department, Pahal. The journal was unveiled
by Pradip Kumar Das, the Chairman and Managing Director of IREDA. IREDA is a
Government of India enterprise that provides financial support to projects and schemes
that generate electricity and energy through new and renewable sources.]
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53. Which bank has introduced a $100 million plastic waste reduction linkedbond to
tackle plastic pollution?
1) Asian Development Bank 2) Indian Bank
3) Reserve Bank of India
4) World Bank 5) State Bank of India
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[Explanation:The World Bankhas unveiled a groundbreaking seven-year USD 100 million
Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond.According to the World Bank, this innovative financial
instrument ties investor returns to Plastic Waste Collection Credits, Plastic Waste Recycling
Credits, and Voluntary Carbon Units expected to be generated by projects in Ghana and
Indonesia.The selected projects aim to reduce and recycle plastic waste in vulnerable
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communities, addressing the global challenge of plastics leaking into nature and oceans.Citi
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served as the Lead Manager for this pioneering outcome bond, mobilizing private capital to
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support projects with positive climate and development impacts.]

54. Which company has signed an MoU with National Investment andInfrastructure
Fund Ltd to boost renewable energy and infrastructurefinancing in India?
1) REC 2) GAIL 3) ONGC 4) BHEL 5) BEL
[Explanation:REC has signed a MoU with the National Investment and Infrastructure
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Fund (NIIFL) to collaborate on a suite of funding solutions for renewable energy projects
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as well as large-scale infrastructure projects in India. The MoU was signed in the presence
of management and senior officials of REC and NIIFL.Through the strategic financial
partnership, REC echoes its vision for a robust and interconnected future, and NIIFL’s
broader strategy to enhance finance and attract private capital into the infrastructure sector.
The two aim to develop innovative financial solutions supporting major infrastructure. The
loan book of REC stands at Rs 4.97 lakh crore on 31 December, 2023.]
55. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2024-25 GDP growth forecast
for India to _____%.
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1) 6.4% 2) 6.5% 3) 6.7% 4) 7.3% 5) 6.3%
[Explanation:The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2024-25 GDP growth
forecast for India by 20 basis points to 6.5 percent, although it continues to trail expectations
of Indian authorities.At 6.5 percent, the multilateral agency’s revised growth forecast for
next year is 20 basis points lower than its estimate of 6.7 percent for 2023-24. One basis
point is a hundredth of a percentage point.Similarly, the Fund has also raised its growth
forecast for 2025-26 by 20 basis points to 6.5 percent.”Growth in India is projected to
remain strong at 6.5 percent in both 2024 and 2025, with an upgrade from October of 0.2
percentage point for both years, reflecting resilience in domestic demand,” the IMF on
January 30 in an update to its World Economic Outlook report.]
7.INTERNATIONAL
1. India makes first ever rupee payment for purchase of crude oil from which country?
1) Saudi Arabia 2) UAE 3) Iraq 4) Iran 5) Russia
[Explanation: India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, recently made a significant
move by conducting its first-ever payment in rupees for crude oil purchased from the United
Arab Emirates (UAE). This move is seen as part of a broader strategy to diversify oil
suppliers, reduce transaction costs, and position the Indian rupee as a viable trade
settlement currency. The Reserve Bank of India’s decision in July 2022, allowing importers
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to pay in rupees and exporters to receive payments in the local currency, has set the stage
for this initiative. India, heavily dependent on imports for over 85% of its oil needs, has
adopted a multifaceted strategy to ensure energy security.]
2. Which of the following countries will permanently waive visa requirements for
each other’s citizens from march?
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1) China 2) Thailand 3) Malaysia 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
[Explanation: In 2023, Thailand welcomed 28 million foreign tourists, slightly
above its target, generating 1.2 trillion baht ($34.93 billion) of revenue.
• Thailand and China will permanently waive visa requirements for each other’s
citizens from March.
• Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, which relies heavily on tourism, in
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September waived entry requirements for Chinese tourists until February this
year.
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• In 2023, Thailand welcomed 28 million foreign tourists, slightly above its
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target, generating 1.2 trillion baht ($34.93 billion) of revenue, government data
showed.
• Of that, the top source market was Malaysia with 4.5 million visitors, followed
by 3.5 million arrivals from China.]
3. Which country has marked 2023 as the hottest year in recorded history?
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1) India 2) USA 3) China 4) Thailand 5) Vietnam

[Explanation: China’s average temperature in 2023 was its hottest since records began,
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state media stated citing officials on January 2, capping a year of extreme weather events
for the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases.]
4. France’s development agency AFD & which country’s KfW Bank to provide €100
million for AMRUT mission financing?
1) Russia 2) Spain 3) Germany 4) Hungary 5) Italy
[Explanation: France’s development agency AFD and Germany’s KfW Bank are in talks
with India to provide €100 million loan to fund the country’s urban infrastructure plan,
AMRUT mission, according to persons aware of the matter. Negotiations on the loan are
set for early 2024 with the signing expected in February.]
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5. BAPS Hindu temple was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of which country?
1) USA 2) UAE 3) Bangladesh 4) Nepal 5) Sri Lanka
[Explanation: The BAPS Hindu Mandir, also known as the Swaminarayan Akshardham
Abu Dhabi complex located on Abu Dhabi’s Al Maqtaa Island near Sheikh Zayed Grand
Mosque, is set to be inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14,
2024. The invitation to Modi was extended by Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami
Brahmaviharidas, who represent the temple’s board of directors. The complex, which is
being built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, is expected to be a significant cultural
and spiritual landmark in the region, featuring intricate carvings, sculptures, and exhibits
that showcase the rich heritage of Hinduism. The complex is expected to attract thousands
of visitors from around the world and serve as a symbol of the close ties between India
and the UAE.]
6. Which country has agreed to supply oil to India in lieu of pending dividend?
1) Saudi Arabia 2) Iran 3) Venezuela 4) Kuwait 5) Qatar
[Explanation: Venezuela has agreed to supply crude oil to ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL)
in lieu of the pending dividend, Secretary Petroleum Pankaj Jain stated.
• “They have agreed to give us some oil in lieu of its pending OVL dues. We are waiting for
lifting dates,” the Petroleum Secretary stated.
• This comes after the US eased sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector in October.
• The sanctions were imposed to punish Maduro’s government following his 2018
re-election.]
7. Which country’s government has banned its citizens from traveling to Russia or
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Ukraine for employment?
1) India 2) Bangladesh 3) Bhutan 4) Nepal 5) Sri Lanka
[Explanation: Nepal bans citizens from working in Russia or Ukraine after deaths in
military. The government of Nepal has banned its citizens from travelling to Russia or
Ukraine for employment after 10 young men were killed and dozens more reported missing
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while fighting, predominately in the Russian military.]
In which country is India planning a “Bharat Park” trade zone for global showcase?
1) UAE 2) UK 3) USA 4) Germany 5) Bangladesh
[Explanation: The ‘Bharat Park’ project is part of India’s efforts to promote its exports
and strengthen economic ties with the UAE. This India-specific trade zone will provide a
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platform for Indian manufacturers to showcase their products to a global audience. The
Park will have a dedicated warehouse for storing goods, as well as a showroom where
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potential buyers can view and learn more about the products. This initiative is expected to
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increase the visibility and demand for Made in India products in the international market
and contribute to the growth of India’s exports to the UAE and other countries.]
9. Which of the following countries has officially declared the Snow Leopard (Panthera
uncia) as its national symbol, signifying its commitment to conservation and
ecological balance?
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1) Afghanistan 2) Kyrgyzstan 3) Azerbaijan 4) Kazakhstan 5) Tajikistan

[Explanation: The Snow Leopard, also known as the Ghost of the Mountains, is a rare
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and elusive big cat that is found in the high-altitude regions of Central and South Asia,
including parts of Kyrgyzstan. The decision to declare the Snow Leopard as the national
symbol of Kyrgyzstan is a significant step towards conservation efforts and raising
awareness about the importance of preserving this endangered species. The Snow Leopard
is facing threats from habitat loss, poaching, and climate change, and its population is
estimated to be around 4,000-6,500 individuals. Kyrgyzstan’s move to protect the Snow
Leopard will not only help in conserving the species but also contribute to maintaining the
ecological balance of the region and promoting sustainable development.]
10. Recently, India has surpassed Which country in the MSCI Emerging Markets
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index, securing the second position after China?
1) Brazil 2) South Africa3) Taiwan 4) Korea 5) Saudi Arabia
[Explanation: India has surpassed Taiwan in the MSCI Emerging Markets index, securing
the second position after China and affirming its status as an attractive investment option
in emerging markets.
India’s share in MSCI Emerging Markets index saw a significant jump over eight years,
rising from 7% to 17.1% and is projected to rise further to 20% by early 2024, a recent
report from Nuvama Institutional Equities stated.
“With India’s current momentum and outperformance compared to other emerging markets,
we project our index representation could cross 20% by mid 2024,” stated Abhilash Pagaria
- Head Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research.]
11. Which country has declared 5th January as National Bird Day to create awareness
about the importance of birds in the ecosystem?
1) India 2) China 3) USA 4) France 5) UK
[Explanation: National Birds Day 2024: Every year on January 5, the United States of
America observes the day as National Bird Day to raise awareness about the role of birds
in our ecosystem. The day is marked to make us all realise that birds are not made to be
captured or possessed as showpieces in our homes, but are beautiful creatures that are
made to live free.
The theme of this year’s National Birds Day is ‘Right To Fight’. It resonates with the flight
of a bird that symbolises freedom. With this campaign, the Avian Welfare Coalition aims to
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reduce the suffering of birds by raising public awareness of the destructive bird trade,
the realities of cruel bird breeding mills and the ways to improve the welfare of birds
already in captivity.]
12. Which country has launched Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) to boost sustainable
energy cooperation at the Global Investors Meet (GIM) 2024?
1) Bangladesh 2) South Korea3) Denmark 4) Germany 5) UK
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[Explanation: At the TN Global Investors Meet (GIM) 2024, Denmark announced a Green
Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) initiative. It aims to boost collaboration between the two countries
in the sustainable energy solutions sector and advance its joint global goal towards carbon
neutrality.]
13. Which Organization has developed a classification series called International
Classification of Diseases (ICDs) to classify diseases internationally?
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1) WHO 2) United Nations 3) NATO 4) UNICEF 5) World Bank
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[Explanation: The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a classification series
called International Classification of Diseases (ICDs) to classify diseases internationally.
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Launch of the Traditional Medicine Morbidity codes of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Chapter
in International Classification of Diseaseas (ICD) 11 as Module 2. Senior officials of the
World Health Organisation (WHO) and representatives from WHO member countries will
also be present. ASU (Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha) will be a global uniformity code of
terms defining diseases in medicine.]
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14. What role will the President of Sri Lanka play in the establishment of the new IIT
Madras campus in Kandy?
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1) Director of IIT Madras 2) Chairman of IIT Madras 3) Educational Minister
4) Finance Minister 5) Chief Academic Officer
[Explanation: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), India’s top-ranked
engineering institute, will open a branch campus in Sri Lanka this year with funding
provided by the Sri Lanka government, as part of the ongoing internationalisation of IITs,
including expansion of IITs abroad. The proposal for the new campus was announced
last November in the 2024 Budget unveiled by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe,
who also serves as finance minister. The campus will be set up in Kandy, a city renowned
for its rich culture and history.
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Sri Lanka’s Education Minister Dr SusilPremajayantha has revealed plans by his ministry
to send a team of academics to IIT Madras prior to the arrival of the team from the IIT in Sri
Lanka next month for discussions on setting up the campus.]
15. Which country has passed a bill banning the production and sale of dog meat?
1) China 2) India 3) Japan 4) South Korea 5) Singapore
[Explanation: South Korea’s parliament passed a bill to ban the eating and selling of dog
meat, a move that will end the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support
for animal welfare.
Eating dog meat was once seen as a way to improve stamina in the humid Korean summer.
But the practise has become rare - largely limited to some older people and specific
restaurants - as more Koreans consider dogs as family pets and as criticism of how the
dogs are slaughtered has grown.]
16. Which of the following countries have launched the massive military strikes against
Houthi rebels in Yemen?
1) India 2) US 3) UK 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
[Explanation: The United States and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against
Houthi military targets in Yemen in response to the movement’s attacks on ships in the Red
Sea, in what Reuters has described as a dramatic regional widening of the Israel-Hamas
war in Gaza.]
17. The SEC has approved the first batch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on
Bitcoin to be listed in which country?
1) Russia 2) US 3) China 4) India 5) UK
[Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the
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first batch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Bitcoin to be listed in the US.
• This move not only gives US investors easier access but also stronger and regulated
crypto market.
• But what does this mean for Indian investors? Is it possible to invest in a US Bitcoin ETF
and what are the implications?
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• US bitcoin ETFs see $4.6B in volume in first day of trading.]
18. Recently, Marapi Volcano has erupted; it is located in which of the following
country?
1) Chile 2) Japan 3) Argentina 4) Indonesia 5) Italy
[Explanation: Indonesia’s Marapi volcano erupts again, a month after deadly
incident.
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• Indonesia’s Marapi volcano erupted, with ash rising 1,300 metres (4,300 feet) from
the peak six weeks month after a fatal eruption, according to the country’s geological
agency.]
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19. The Lambert Fisher Glacier- World’s largest Glacier 2024; it is situated in ____.
1) Europe 2) Antarctica 3) Asia 4) Africa 5) North America
[Explanation: The Lambert Fisher Glacier, situated in Antarctica, proudly holds
the title of the world’s largest glacier. Covering an extensive area of 400 kilometers
in length and 100 kilometers in width, this colossal ice giant accounts for about
8% of the Arctic Ice Sheet.
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The Lambert-Fisher Glacier in Antarctica is the world’s largest glacier. It’s about 80
kilometers (50 miles) wide, over 400 kilometers (250 miles) long, and about 2,500 meters
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(8,200 feet) deep. The Lambert Glacier is one of the world’s fastest-moving ice streams.
Ice streams are parts of an ice sheet that move faster than the sheet as a whole. American
geographer John H. Roscoe delineated the Lambert Glacier in 1952 and first named it
“Baker Three Glacier”.
Here is the list of top-10 largest glaciers in the world:
LAREGEST GLACIERS IN THE WORLD

S. No. Glac ier Location Area
1. Lambert Fisher Glacier Antarctica 400 km
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2. Hubbard Glacier Alaska, USA 122 km
3. Fedchenko Glacier Tajikistan 77 km
4. Siachen Glacier India & Pakistan 75 km
5. Biafo Glacier Pakistan 67 km
6. Bruggen Glacier Chile 66 km
7. Baltoro Glacier Pakistan 62 km
8. South Inylchek Glacier Kyrgyzstan & 61 km
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9. Jostedal Glacier Norway 60 km
10. Batura Glacier Pakistan 56 km
20. The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently unveiled a 34,000-seat modular
stadium in which city?
1) New York 2) Ahmedabad 3) UAE 4) Melbourne 5) Birmingham
[Explanation: The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York which is
scheduled to host eight matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 was unveiled by
the ICC. The 34,000-seat stadium is set to host the most anticipated and high-profile fixture
between India and Pakistan.
It is an incredibly important milestone in the lead up to the biggest ICC event ever, with
work commencing on the stadium which will be able to accommodate 34,000 cricket fans.”
We are partnering with world-class suppliers to deliver the modular stadium to ensure
that players and fans can enjoy an unforgettable experience across the eight matches in
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New York in June this year.]
21. United Nations Development Program (UNDP), along with which country has
launched “Green Rooms” in Ukraine?
1) Norway 2) Denmark 3) Russia 4) Israel 5) Germany
[Explanation: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, in
partnership with the Government of Denmark, has launched two new “green rooms” in
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Zaporizhzhia at the National Police headquarters in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Recently, a similar
room commenced operations in Vilniansk.]
22. Which country recently conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons
system?
1) USA 2) Russia 3) North Korea 4) France 5) China
[Explanation: North Korea has conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system
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in a protest against this week’s joint military drills by South Korea, the United States and
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Japan, state media KCNA stated.
The test of the “Haeil-5-23” system, a name North Korea has given to its nuclear-capable
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underwater attack drones, was carried out by the defence ministry’s think tank in the
waters off its east coast, the report stated, without specifying a date.]
23. Which country has declared a Malaria-Free Country by WHO?
1) Mauritius 2) Algeria 3) Cabo Verde 4) Ghana 5) Tajikistan
[Explanation: Cabo Verde now joins Mauritius and Algeria as the third country in the
WHO African region to be certified as malaria-free.
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• Till now, WHO has awarded the ‘malaria-free’ certification to 43 countries and 1 territory.
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• South East Asian Region: Maldives (2015) and Sri Lanka (2016) are certified malaria-
free by WHO.
• India is not certified as Malaria free.
What is Malaria?
• Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito borne blood disease caused by plasmodium
parasites.
• There are 5 Plasmodium parasite species that cause malaria in humans and 2 of
these species – P. falciparum and P. vivax – pose the greatest threat.
• Malaria is predominantly found in the tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, South
America as well as Asia.
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• Malaria is spread by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.]
24. Which country has announced an immediate two-year cap on international student
permits?
1) Germany 2) Sydney 3) Canada 4) California 5) Russia
[Explanation: Canada has announced that it is imposing an immediate two-year cap on
new international student visas to tackle a housing crisis and target institutional “bad actors”,
a move that is likely to impact Indians planning to study in the country.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller stated as part of the cap there will be a 35% reduction in
new study visas in 2024. The cap is expected to result in 3,64,000 new approved permits
in 2024. Nearly 5,60,000 study visas were issued last year.]
25. Which country has recently signed an agreement with the United States to
purchase Tomahawk missiles?
1) India 2) Japan 3) China 4) Denmark 5) Sri Lanka
[Explanation: Japan signed a deal with its ally the United States to buy 400 long-range
Tomahawk missiles as it ramps up its military capacity to counter regional security threats.
Faced with growing Chinese military clout and a nuclear-armed North Korea, the Japanese
government plans to double its defence spending to the NATO standard of 2% of GDP by
2027.]
26. Which country is set to become NATO member as Turkey approves its membership
bid?
1) Sweden 2) Finland 3) Russia 4) Ukraine 5) Hungary
[Explanation: Turkey’s parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO membership bid,
clearing the biggest remaining hurdle to expanding the Western military
alliance after 20 months of delay.
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• Finland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on April 4, 2023, making
it the most recent member. Finland’s membership was motivated by Russia’s
invasion of Ukraine.
• NATO’s membership has increased from 12 to 31 countries since 1949. Other countries
that have joined NATO since 1991 include:
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• 1999: Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland
• 2004: Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia
• 2009: Albania and Croatia
• 2017: Montenegro
• 2020: North Macedonia
• NATO currently has two candidate countries that are in the process of joining the alliance:
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Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sweden. Georgia and Ukraine have also expressed their
desire to join.]
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Who has become the first country to begin immunizing children with malaria
vaccine?
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1) Equatorial Guinea 2) Cameroon 3) Nigeria

4) Gabon 5) Chad
[Explanation: Cameroon became the first country to begin immunizing children with
malaria vaccine as part of its national immunization program.
In advance of launch, the country began receiving doses of RTS,S, a vaccine developed
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by GSK that has been in the making for more than 30 years, in November. The vaccine
was part of a pilot program in a handful of other African countries, but is now poised for a
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broader rollout across that continent, which bears the world’s biggest burden, especially
its children. The country’s malaria vaccine program, with a four-dose schedule, targets all
children who were 6 months or older on December 31, 2023.]
28. Which country startupBetavolt has developed a ‘Nuclear battery’ that can generate
power for 50 years without needing charging or maintenance?
1) USA 2) France 3) Japan 4) Russia 5) China
[Explanation: Betavolt is testing the battery and promises to mass produce it soon. A
start-up in China has created a new battery that it claims can generate electricity for 50
years without the need for charging or maintenance. A report in The Independent, it’s a
nuclear battery developed by Beijing-based Betavolt.
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1. It is smaller than a coin and contains 63 nuclear isotopes.
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2. It converts radioisotope energy into electrical energy.
1. These batteries harness energy from the decay of a
radioactive isotope (Like nickel-63) to produce electricity.
Features 2. It can provide 100 microwatts of power at 3V.
3. It is fire-resistant, jerk-proof, and operational in
temperatures from -60°C to 120°C.
1. Betavolt asserts that its battery is the world’s first to
miniaturize atomic energy production, which challenges the
conventional notions about the non-miniaturization of nuclear
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technology.
2. It has a competitive edge compared to other batteries
because of its elevated energy density.
• It envisions applications in aerospace, AI equipment, medical devices, microprocessors,
sensors, drones and micro-robots.
Note- The company aims to manufacture batteries generating 1 watt of power by 2025.]
29. India has signed an agreement with which country to supply green ammonia?
1) Germany 2) Japan 3) US 4) Canada 5) Sweden
[Explanation: Leading renewable energy company ACME Group in India and Japanese
integrated heavy industry group IHI Corporation have signed an offtake term sheet. The
agreement, signed by Manoj Upadhyay, Founder and Chairman of Acme Group, and
Hiroshi Ide, President and CEO of IHI Corporation, paves the way for the supply of 0.4
million metric tons per annum (MMTPA) of green ammonia from Odisha, India, to Japan.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of notable figures including Union Minister
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for Power and New & Renewable Energy R. K. Singh, New & Renewable Energy Secretary
Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, and Ambassador of Japan to India Hiroshi Suzuki.]
30. Which country is set to open first alcohol store for non-Muslim diplomats?
1) Iran 2) Iraq 3) Saudi Arabia 4) Afghanistan 5) UAE
[Explanation: Saudi Arabia is preparing to open its first alcohol store in the capital Riyadh
which will serve exclusively non-Muslim diplomats. The move is part of wider plans known
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1) USA
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as Vision 2030 to build a post-oil economy.]
Alabama conducted the first nitrogen gas execution in which country?
2) Canada 3) Germany 4) Japan 5) Norway
[Explanation: Alabama carries out first known execution with nitrogen gas in the US.
Now the state’s AG expects more states to follow. Alabama inmate Kenneth Smith was put
to death by nitrogen hypoxia, marking the nation’s first known execution using that method.]
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32. Which of the following countries has agreed to waive visa requirements for each
other’s nationals to facilitate travel and tourism between the two countries?
1) India
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2) Thailand 3) China 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
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[Explanation: Thailand and China agreed to waive visa requirements for each other’s
nationals to facilitate travel and tourism between the two countries, Thai Foreign Minister
ParnpreeBahiddha-nukara stated.]
33. Google Doodle celebrates iconic actress Aminah Cendrakasih on her 86th birthday;
she is from which country?
1) India 2) England 3) Germany 4) Indonesia 5) Sri Lanka
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[Explanation: Google Doodle celebrates the legendary artist’s 86th birthday and it states:
“This Doodle celebrates Aminah Cendrakasih, an iconic Indonesian actress who is best
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known for her role as Lela in the television series Si Doel AnakSekolahan.]
34. Recently, India has announced the export of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles
to which country?
1) Sri Lanka 2) Maldives 3) Egypt 4) Philippines 5) Bhutan
[Explanation: India is set to begin the delivery of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to
the Philippines, two years after the two countries signed a deal worth almost $375 million
to equip the Philippine Marines with three batteries of the missiles.]
35. Which of the following countries were suspended by the ECOWAS from its bloc?
1) Burkina Faso 2) Mali 3) Niger 4) Both 1 & 2 5) All of the Above
[Explanation: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) economic bloc
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in West Africa, has stated that it has not received official notice of withdrawal from Burkina
Faso, Mali, and Niger, following a joint statement from military leaders in those countries
announcing their immediate departure from ECOWAS. The military leaders accused
ECOWAS of drifting from its founding principles and failing to support member states in
combating extremist violence while being influenced by foreign powers. ECOWAS
responded by reaffirming its commitment to restoring constitutional rule in the three
countries and emphasizing that they remain essential members of the community. ECOWAS
also noted that it would continue working with these countries and would make further
statements as necessary as the situation evolves. ECOWAS has faced challenges in recent
years addressing political instability and coups in the region, where citizens have expressed
frustration with a lack of economic benefits from natural resources. Military leaders in
these countries have cut ties with France and pledged to restore security before holding
elections.]
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1. Who has been launched the National Transit Pass System (NTPS), a unified system
for transportation of forest products across India?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Bhupendra Yadav 3) Amit Shah
4) DroupadiMurmu 5) Nitin Gadkari
[Explanation: The National Transit Pass System or NTPS, also known as ‘One Nation-
One Pass’, has been launched by Shri Bhupender Yadav, the Union Minister for
Environment, Forest and Climate Change. This system aims to facilitate the seamless transit
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of timber, bamboo, and other forest produce across the country. The NTPS is expected to
strengthen the journey towards greater transparency, which is Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modiji’s guarantee for India’s development, as mentioned by Shri Yadav. This
system will help in reducing corruption, delays, and costs associated with the transportation
of forest produce, thereby benefiting the forest-dependent communities and the forest
department. The NTPS will also help in improving the traceability of forest produce and
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promoting sustainable forest management practices.]
Which phase of Sagar Parikrama event is being organized from Jan 1-6th 2024?
2) Phase VIII 3) Phase IX 4) Phase X 5) Phase XI
[Explanation: During his participation in the Sagar Parikrama (Phase X) event, Shri
ParshottamRupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, will
visit various locations in Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry from 1st January 2024 to 6th
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January 2024. The event aims to create awareness about sustainable fisheries management
practices, marine conservation, and the importance of coastal ecology. The minister is
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expected to interact with local fishermen, farmers, and stakeholders to discuss various
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issues related to fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairying. He may also address public
gatherings and launch new initiatives in these sectors. The Sagar Parikrama event is a part
of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a nationwide celebration to commemorate 75 years of
India’s independence.]
3. Recently, Rajnath Singh has inaugurated India’s First All-Girls Sainik School in
which state?
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1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Odisha 3) Rajasthan

4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Maharashtra
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[Explanation:The SamvidGurukulam Girls Sainik School, the first all-girls Sainik School,
has been inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Vrindavan near Mathura in
Uttar Pradesh under a partnership mode initiative aimed at establishing 100 new Sainik
Schools. This move is significant as it will provide opportunities for girls to pursue a career
in the Armed Forces and promote gender equality in the defence sector. The partnership
mode initiative involves collaboration between the government and private organizations to
set up and manage Sainik Schools. The inauguration of this school is a step towards
realizing the government’s commitment to empowering women and increasing the
representation of women in the Armed Forces.]
4. Who declared 2024 as ‘Year of HR Development and Discipline’?
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1) Tata Technologies Limited
2) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
3) Indian Railway Finance Corporation
4) Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
5) Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
[Explanation: The Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Renewable Energy
Development Agency (IREDA), Shri Pradip Kumar Das, has declared that the year 2024
will be named as ‘Year of Human Resource Development and Discipline’ as part of IREDA’s
future strategic roadmap into new sectors and geographies. This announcement was made
on the occasion of New Year 2024. The decision aims to emphasize the significance of
human resource development and discipline in the organization’s growth and expansion
into new areas. This move is expected to enhance the capabilities of the workforce at the
agency while promoting a culture of discipline that aligns with the organization’s values.]
5. Assam government has started how many eco buses in Guwahati to fight pollution?
1) 150 2) 200 3) 250 4) 300 5) 350
[Explanation: Assam Chief Minister HimantaBiswaSarma has launched 200 electric buses
in Guwahati, marking a significant move towards a cleaner environment. The AC e-Buses
will operate in Guwahati and nearby areas. Sarma described this initiative as one of the
biggest steps towards pollution control in Assam. The electric buses are expected to
contribute significantly to reducing air pollution in the region..]
6. Who has launched his latest startup named “OppDoor”?
1) Jeff Bezos 2) Binny Bansal 3) Nair Vineeth
4) Mukesh Bansal 5) Pankaj Chaddah
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[Explanation: OppDoor, the new startup founded by Binny Bansal, former co-founder
of Flipkart, aims to provide comprehensive solutions to ecommerce companies. The
company’s services will encompass various aspects such as supply chain management,
logistics operations, customer experience management, technology solutions development,
marketing strategies implementation, financial services provisioning among others.
OppDoor’s objective is to help ecommerce businesses streamline their operations, enhance
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their customer satisfaction, and improve their overall profitability by leveraging its expertise
in these areas.]
7. Who inaugurated Urban’s Square in Atmanirbhar Utsav?
1) Narendra Modi 2) DroupadiMurmu 3) Amit Shah
4) Hardeep Singh Puri 5) Dharmendra Pradhan
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[Explanation: The Urban Square pavilion at Atmanirbhar Utsav in New Delhi, inaugurated
by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, highlights handloom,
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traditional delicacies, and handicrafts from self-help groups across India under
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DeendayalAntyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM). Puri urged

people to visit these stalls showcasing high-quality products made by exhibitors. Mission
Director DAY-NULM Rahul Kapurstated Urban Square aims to communicate an inclusive
city concept by integrating street vendors and urban self-help group members into public
spaces for people from all walks of life.]
8. Who among the following has approved proposal to set up industrial hub at Rani
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Khera?
1) Narendra Modi 2) DroupadiMurmu 3) Arvind Kejriwal
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4) Amit Shah 5) S Jaishankar
[Explanation: The new industrial hub in Ranikhera, West Delhi, will be spread over 147
acres of land that is being acquired from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). This
announcement was made by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal With the addition of this new
industrial hub, Delhi will have a total of 29 planned industrial areas and flatted factory
complexes, along with 26 unplanned or non-conforming industrial pockets. This move is
expected to provide employment opportunities and boost economic growth in the region.]
9. India has started its tenure as a member of the United Nations Statistical
Commission for how many years?
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1) 02 2) 03 3) 04 4) 06 5) 10
[Explanation: India has been elected as a member of the United Nations Statistical
Commission for a four-year term a gap of nearly two decades in April this year through an
uncontested election process due to lack of nominations from other countries. The UN
Statistical Commission is the principal body for promoting the production of statistical
information at global level through international agreements for coordinating statistical
activities within the UN system among others responsibilities such as setting international
statistical standards for various fields, promoting the development of national statistical
systems, and improving the quality and availability of statistical resources worldwide.
India’s membership in the UN Statistical Commission will provide a platform for the country
to share its statistical expertise with other nations as well as learn from global best practices
in statistical methods and techniques.]
10. Who has launched the ‘e-samridhi portal’, a Tur Dal procurement portal for farmers?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Amit Shah 3) DroupadiMurmu
4) Jagdeep Dhankhar 5) G Kishan Reddy
[Explanation: The ‘E-Samriddhi Portal’ launched by Union Home and Cooperation
Minister Amit Shah aims to facilitate the registration, procurement, and payment of tur dal-
producing farmers across India through a digital platform. This initiative is expected to
bring transparency and convenience to the agricultural sector by providing farmers with a
centralized platform to sell their produce directly to buyers without the need for
intermediaries. The portal will also enable farmers to track the status of their crops and
payments in real-time, making the process more efficient and reliable. This move is part of
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the government’s efforts to promote digitalization and modernization of the agricultural
sector to benefit farmers and boost agricultural productivity.]
11. Who has launched the ERNET India’s web portal for educational institutions?
1) Amit Shah 2) S Jaishankar 3) Dharmendra Pradhan
4) Nirmala Sitharaman ha 5) S Krishnan
[Explanation: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary
Shri S Krishnan launched ERNET India’s new integrated web portal for educational
institutes in the country. The portal will provide services such as domain registration,
DNS, and value-added services like email hosting, website hosting, and cloud storage.
This initiative aims to facilitate digital infrastructure and services for educational institutions,
promoting digital literacy and enhancing their online presence. The portal will also offer
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training programs and resources for faculty and students to improve their digital skills.
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The launch of this portal is a significant step towards bridging the digital divide in the
education sector and empowering institutions to leverage technology for better learning
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outcomes.]
12. Who among the following has inaugurated “Panchayat Se Parliament Tak”
Programme?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Rajnath Singh 3) Amit Shah
4) Om Birla 5) Giriraj Singh
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[Explanation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the ‘Panchayat Se Parliament

Tak’Tak’ (From Panchayat to Parliament) programme for women representatives of
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Panchayati Raj Institutions and urban local bodies at the SamvidhanSadan in New Delhi.
Speaking at the event, Mr Birla praised the recent Nari Shakti Vandan Act as a game-
changer and stated it will bring women to leadership roles in the decision-making process.
The Nari Shakti Vandan Act will reserve one-third of the total seats in the Lok Sabha and
State Legislatures for women.]
13. ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel, headed by whom seeks public suggestions?
4) Ram Nath Kovind 5) Raj Nath Singh
[Explanation: The committee on ‘One Nation, One Election’ headed by former president
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Ram Nath Kovind has invited suggestions from the public “for making appropriate changes
in the existing legal administrative framework to enable simultaneous elections in the
country”.
In a public notification, the committee invited members of the general public to
send suggestions in writing through its website, onoe.gov.in, or via email at sc-
hlc@gov.in. The notice stated all suggestions received by January 15 would be
placed before the committee for consideration.]
14. Wo has unveiled the logo and booklet for Mega Mobility show, “Bharat Mobility
Global Expo 2024”?
1) Piyush Goyal 2) Nitin Gadkari 3) Dharmendra Pradhan
4) Anurag Singh Thakur 5) S. Jaishankar
[Explanation: At a recent event, Shri Piyush Goyal revealed the logo and brochure for
the upcoming “Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024”, highlighting the whole-of government
approach initiated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, which has contributed
significantly to the country’s economic growth. Goyal urged the automotive industry to aim
for a 50% share in exports as mega exhibitions like this showcase India’s strengths globally
and position the country as an international player across industries. Goyal emphasized
the need for collaboration between various stakeholders in the industry to achieve this
goal while also emphasizing the significance of innovation in the mobility sector to meet the
increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. The “Bharat Mobility Global
Expo 2024” is anticipated to be a major event in the mobility sector, featuring the latest
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technologies, products, and services in the industry while providing a platform for industry
players to network, collaborate and explore business opportunities attracting both domestic
and international participants further strengthening India’s position as a global player in
the mobility sector.]
15. By which year the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between India and
USTATED will help Indian Railways achieve ‘net zero carbon emission’?
1) 2025
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2) 2030 3) 2035 4) 2050 5) 2070
[Explanation: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and the United States Agency
for International Development (USTATED)/India. The MoU aims to support the Indian
Railways in achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. The Indian Railways announced
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this development in a press statement. The MoU will facilitate knowledge sharing and
collaboration between Indian Railways and USTATED/India in the railway sector. This
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initiative aligns with India’s commitment to mitigating climate change and reducing
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greenhouse gas emissions.]

16. Recently, Jhelum Stadium to be named as _________.
1) Manoj Sinha stadium
2) General Bipin Rawat Stadium
3) Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad Stadium
4) Sachin Tendulkar Stadium
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5) Neeraj Chopra Stadium

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[Explanation:Jammu and Kashmir government approved renaming Jhelum Stadium
Janbazpora in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district after former Chief of Defence Staff General
Bipin Rawat.
• In an official order with government order number 1579-JK(GAD) of 2023,
the Government of Jammu and Kashmir stated that approval has been granted to
name Jhelum Stadium, Janbazpora as the “General Bipin Rawat Stadium.”]
17. Which religion celebrates the Hanukkah Festival?
1) Islam 2) Hinduism 3) Buddhism 4) Judaism 5) Sikhism
[Explanation:Hanukkah, often dubbed the Jewish Christmas, is a festival celebrated
for eight days, typically in December, and is also known as the “festival of lights.” The
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observance commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem around
200 BC.
• Legend has it that during this period, the Jews rebelled against their Greek-Syrian
oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. The term “Hanukkah” itself means “rededication,”
reflecting the historical significance of the event.]
18. Which of the following airlines will merge by mid-2025?
1) Vistara 2) Air India 3) SpiceJet 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
[Explanation: Celebrating nine successful years of operation, Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan
stated that the airline expects to secure all necessary legal approvals for its proposed
merger with Air India by the first half of 2024. The merger, initially announced in November
2022 as part of the Tata group’s strategic plan, aims for completion by mid-2025. A key
element of the merger involves Singapore Airlines acquiring a 25.1% stake in Air India.]
19. Who chaired the first Inland Waterways Development Council meeting held in
Kolkata?
4) SarbanandaSonowal 5) Hardeep Singh Puri
[Explanation:The first edition of the Inland Waterways Authority of India, operating under
the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), created history by hosting the
inaugural meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) in Kolkata. This
significant event, spearheaded by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways,
SarbanandaSonowal, brought together representatives from waterway states, central
government officials, and experts aboard the MV Ganga Queen.]
20. The Union Cabinet approved the MoU between India and which country on
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cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector?
1) Suriname 2) France 3) Vietnam 4) Guyana 5)Germany
[Explanation: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given
its approval for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and
Guyana on cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector. The MoU aims to strengthen bilateral
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cooperation between the two countries in the field of hydrocarbons, including exploration,
production, refining, petrochemicals, natural gas utilization, oil spill response, and capacity
building. The MoU will provide a framework for the exchange of information, technology,
and expertise in the hydrocarbon sector, as well as facilitate joint ventures, partnerships,
and collaborations between Indian and Guyanese companies. The signing of the MoU is
expected to enhance energy security, promote economic development, create employment
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opportunities, and foster mutual benefits for both countries.]
21. Who has launched the nationwide ‘Swachh Mandir’ (Clean Temple) campaign to
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maintain cleanliness at pilgrimage sites?
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1) G. Kishan Reddy 2) Narendra Modi

3) Narendra Singh Tomar
4) Hardeep Singh Puri 5) DroupadiMurmu
[Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Swachh Mandir’ (Clean
Temple) campaign across India with the aim of making pilgrimage sites clean and pristine.
The campaign has been initiated ahead of the upcoming consecration of the Ram temple in
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Ayodhya on January 22. PM Modi called upon citizens to unite in making Ayodhya the
cleanest city in India and urged people nationwide to kick off a cleanliness campaign at
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smaller pilgrimage sites starting from Makar Sankranti (January14) and continue until
January 22. PM Modi addressed the residents of Ayodhya, asking them to take a pledge
to make Ramnagari the cleanest city in India as people from across the nation will now visit
Ayodhya regularly. The campaign will involve all elected representatives, including MPs,
MLAs, and panchayat representatives, who will collaborate to ensure the success of the
cleanliness drive. Party functionaries have been tasked with identifying places of worship
where the campaign will be launched ahead of the consecration ceremony. The inclusive
nature of the initiative has been emphasized by PM Modi, who stated Lord Ram belongs to
everyone and when Lord Ram is coming, not a single temple or pilgrimage site should
remain untidy.]
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22. Google Doodle commemorated the 218th birthday of Louis Joseph César Ducornet
on 10 January; He is related to which field?
1) Painter 2) Journalist 3) Author 4) Businessman 5) Social Activist
[Explanation:In honor of Louis Joseph César Ducornet’s birthday on January 10th (which
would have been his 218th birthday), Google Doodle paid tribute to the renowned French
painter. Ducornet, who was widely recognized in the 1800s, was unique in that he painted
exclusively with his foot due to abnormalities in his limbs from birth. This remarkable
artist’s legacy continues to inspire and captivate viewers with his captivating and intricate
works of art.]
23. According to European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S); which
year as the hottest year ever recorded?
1) 2022 2) 2023 3) 2024 4) 2021 5) 2020
[Explanation: This means that the Earth’s average temperature in 2023 was 14.98°C,
which is 0.17°C higher than the previous record set in 2016. This confirms that 2023 has
become the warmest year in global temperature data records dating back to 1850. This
trend of increasing temperatures is a result of human-induced climate change caused by
greenhouse gas emissions. It highlights the urgent necessity for immediate action towards
mitigating climate change through reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to
renewable energy sources.]
24. Which organization has launched International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
11, Traditional Medicine Module 2 ?
1) Global Health Council 2) National environmental health Association
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3) Public health Foundation
4) American school health Association
5) World Health Organization
[Explanation: The WHO has introduced Module 2 of its ICD-11 system which includes
codes for traditional medicine practices such as Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha that are
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commonly used in India and neighboring countries. This move has been welcomed by
Union Minister of State for Ayush Dr. MunjparaMahendrabhai, who believes it will greatly
benefit traditional medicine in the region. The inclusion of these codes is expected to
improve documentation, facilitate research, and promote the integration of traditional
medicine into modern healthcare systems.]
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25. Who among the following has recently introduced a comprehensive social welfare
scheme named “Yogyasree”?
1) CV Ananda Bose
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4) Amit Shah 5) DroupadiMurumu

[Explanation: The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a social
welfare scheme called “Yogyasree” which provides free training modules for Scheduled
Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in the state. The scheme aims to prepare
these students for entrance and competitive examinations that are crucial for securing higher
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education and employment opportunities. This initiative reflects the government’s

commitment to educational empowerment for marginalized communities ahead of the Lok
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Sabha polls. The “Yogyasree” scheme is expected to provide these students with the
necessary skills and knowledge to compete with their peers and break the cycle of poverty
that often affects SC/ST communities.]
26. Which country’s automaker VinFast plans to invest $2 billion to build an EV
factory in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu?
1) Bangladesh 2) Sri Lanka 3) Bhutan 4) Nepal 5) Vietnam
[Explanation: VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle company, is planning to build a $2
billion production center in the southern Indian state of Karnataka with the capacity to
produce up to 150,000 cars annually. This move is part of VinFast’s strategy to establish
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a strong presence in the Indian market, which is currently experiencing a rise in demand
for electric vehicles. The company’s decision to set up its production center in India is
driven by the country’s favorable policies for electric vehicle manufacturers and its strategic
location that provides easy access to major markets in Asia and the Middle East.]
27. India and which country have signed a memorandum of understanding for a
bilateral international cadet exchange programme?
1) Australia 2) France 3) UK 4) Denmark 5) Germany
[Explanation:India chartered the MV VasiliyGolovnin for the 43rd Scientific Expedition
to Antarctica. The expedition includes 21 members from India, one from Bangladesh, and
two from Mauritius. Dr. Yogesh Ray, a senior scientist from the Antarctic Operations Group
of NCPOR, leads the air support with two helicopters.]
28. Which country chartered the MV VasiliyGolovnin for the 43rd Scientific Expedition
to Antarctica?
1) Japan 2) USA 3) India 4) Sri Lanka 5) Russia
[Explanation: The MV VasiliyGolovnin, an expedition vessel chartered by India, embarked
on its journey from Cape Town to Antarctica for the 43rd ISEA Voyage in the early morning
hours of December 23, 2023. The expedition is composed of 21 members from India, one
from Bangladesh, and two from Mauritius. Air support is facilitated by two helicopters: an
Aerospatiale 350 B3 and a KAMOV 32, with a total crew of nine members – led by Dr
Yogesh Ray a senior scientist from Antarctic Operations Group of NCPOR. The voyage is
overseen by a team of 42 crew members from M/S FESCO in Vladivostok.]
29. As announced at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, what is the total
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investment associated with Maruti Suzuki India’s second manufacturing plant in
Gujarat?
1) Rs.38,200 Crore 2) Rs.48,300 Crore 3) Rs.33,400 Crore
4) Rs.37,900 Crore 5) Rs.58,200 Crore
[Explanation: In an effort to increase its production capacity, Maruti Suzuki will invest
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INR 38,200 crore to add a new production line in the SMG plant and set up a new second
plant in the Gujarat state, Toshihiro Suzuki, President of the parent company Suzuki Motor
Corporation, stated at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. Suzuki Motor Corporation
holds around 58% stake in Maruti Suzuki. “To expand our battery electric vehicle (BEV)
production in future, the Suzuki Group will invest INR 3,200 crore in Suzuki Motor Gujarat
(SMG) to add a new fourth production line which can produce 2.5 lakh units per year,” T
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Suzuki stated at the 3-day Summit. This will increase the annual production capacity of
SMG from the current 7.5 lakh to 1 million units.
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plant in Gujarat which would produce another 1 million units per year.”]
30. Where has Railways implemented AI for crowd control during the upcoming Mag
Mela?
1) Allahabad 2) Puri 3) Hyderabad 4) Mumbai 5) Prayagraj
[Explanation: The Indian Railways is implementing AI for crowd control management at
railway stations in Prayagraj during the Magh Mela, which is seen as a trial for the larger
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MahaKumbh in 2025. The AI system will provide real-time information on the number of
people at the station, identify potential bottlenecks, and suggest optimal routes for people
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to follow. This technology will also assist the elderly, disabled, and women with children,
making travel more convenient and safe for all. The use of AI for crowd control is a significant
step towards improving railway travel, particularly during large-scale events.]
31. Who has inaugurated the 27th National Youth Festival at Nashik in Maharashtra?
1) Narendra Modi 2) DroupadiMurmu 3) Amit Shah
4) Smriti Irani 5) Jagdeep Dhankhar
[Explanation: Nashik, Maharashtra, recently hosted the prestigious 27th National Youth
Festival from January 12 to 16, 2024. This significant event was inaugurated by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi. The festival, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Swami
Vivekananda, celebrated youthful talent and skills across the nation.]
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32. _________ Edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) in Kozhikode.
1) 05th 2) 06th 3) 07th 4) 08th 5) 10th
[Explanation:The seventh edition of the Kerala Literature Festival - the first
after UNESCO named Kozhikode a City of Literature – opens.
• The festival, to be held at its regular venue on the Kozhikode beach, will bring to the
city an exciting list of speakers, from across the country and abroad.
• The session titled ‘Stories from the Walled City’ was an eye-opener for listeners as
Turkish poet AliiAyci explained the relationship between India and Turkey through
literature and the changes that Turkish literature underwent as a result of westernization.]
33. Which of the countries has aspired to expand their bilateral trade to US$ 100
Billion?
1) India 2) UAE 3) Saudi Arabia 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 1 & 3
[Explanation: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public
Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal stated that India and UAE aspire to expand
their bilateral trade to US$ 100 Billion. While addressing at the ‘UAE India Business Summit’
held at the 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the
Minister underscored the multifaceted nature of the India-UAE partnership, encompassing
collaborations in space exploration, security, education, and climate action.]
34. Which country is set to become the world’s largest producer of lentil (masoor)
during the 2023-24 crop years on account of higher acreage?
1) UAE 2) Saudi Arabia 3) Bangladesh
4) India 5) Pakistan
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[Explanation: According to Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar, India is projected
to surpass Canada as the world’s largest producer of lentils (also known as masoor) during
the 2023-24 crop year. This is attributed to higher cultivation area for lentils in India
compared to Canada. Lentils are a popular source of plant-based protein and fiber commonly
used in Indian cuisine and are also exported to other countries. The increase in production
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is expected to boost India’s agricultural exports and contribute to the country’s food
security.]
35. Which tiger reserve has been designated as India’s first Dark Sky Park and the
fifth in Asia, protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution?
1) Kanha Tiger Reserve 2) Pench Tiger Reserve
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3) TadobaAndhari Tiger Reserve
4) Melghat Tiger Reserve 5) Sariska Tiger Reserve
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[Explanation: The Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra, India, has been designated
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as the country’s first Dark Sky park, making it the fifth such park in Asia. This title has
been awarded to the reserve for taking measures to protect night skies from light pollution,
making it an ideal location for astronomy enthusiasts. The park’s efforts to minimize artificial
light sources and preserve the natural darkness of the area have earned it this prestigious
recognition, which is expected to boost tourism and promote conservation efforts in the
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region.]
36. India’s First National Highway Steel Slag Road section on NH- 66 ____ National
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Highway inaugurated.
1) Mumbai-Goa 2) Goa- Karnataka
3) Mumbai- Tamil Nadu
4) Goa- New Delhi 5) Tamil Nadu- Kerala
[Explanation: India’s first National Highway Steel Slag road section on NH-66 Mumbai-
Goa National Highway inaugurated. For sustainable infrastructure, Dr. V.K. Saraswat,
Member (S&T) at NITI Aayog, inaugurated India’s first National Highway Steel Slag Road
section on NH-66 Mumbai-Goa National Highway.]
37. Who has approved proposal to launch Group (Term) Insurance Scheme for Casual
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Paid Labourers engaged by BRO?
1) AjitDoval 2) Narendra Modi 3) S Jaishankar
4) Rajnath Singh 5) Amit Shah
[Explanation: The Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, has authorized the
implementation of a Group (Term) Insurance Scheme for temporary workers, known as
Casual Paid Labourers (CPL), employed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and General
Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) during ongoing project works. The scheme will commence
on January 13, 2024, but specific details regarding coverage and benefits have not yet
been disclosed. Nonetheless, it is anticipated that the scheme will offer financial protection
to the families of CPLs in the event of unanticipated incidents, such as death or disability,
that occur during their employment.]
38. ________ is a set of guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
in India.
1) UTSAH 2) PoP 3) CU– Chayan 4) MulyaPravah 5) Both 1 & 2
[Explanation:The University Grants Commission (UGC) has been issuing regulations,
guidelines and directives at break neck speed that some of the important ones miss drawing
the attention of the higher education community. One such guideline is MulyaPravah 2.0,
a modified version of MulyaPravah, which was notified in 2019. It seeks to inculcate human
values and professional ethics in higher education institutions. The stated intention is to
build value-based institutions by orienting individuals and institutions towards developing
a deep respect for fundamental duties and constitutional values and bonding with the
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country.]
39. Who among the following is set to attend golden jubilee celebrations of Karbi
Youth Festival?
4) HimantaBiswaSarma 5) Gulab Chand Kataria
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[Explanation: The President of India, DroupadiMurmu, will attend the golden jubilee
celebrations of the Karbi Youth Festival at Taralangso, which is located close to the district
headquarters of Diphu in the KarbiAnglong district of Assam. The event is scheduled to
take place on January 17, 2024, which falls on. This festival, which is in its 50th year, is
a significant cultural event for the Karbi community, and the presence of the President of
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India is a testament to its importance and significance.]
40. Who among the following has named the Baramulla stadium after former Chief of
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Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat?
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4) Manoj Sinha 5) DroupadiMurmu
[Explanation: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, announced
during a public gathering in Baramulla that the sports stadium in the area will be named
after former Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, who served in the Indian Armed
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Forces. Sinha also urged locals to participate in the ‘JhandaOoncha Rahe Hamara’ program
on Republic Day, which involves hoisting the national flag atop buildings and structures
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as a symbolic gesture of national pride and unity. This program is a part of Sinha’s efforts
to promote national integration and patriotism in Jammu and Kashmir, following the region’s
integration into India in 2019 after decades of political unrest and separatist sentiment in
the region.]
41. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the opening of entries
for the ______ Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).
1) 11th 2) 13th 3) 15th 4) 18th 5) 20th
[Explanation:The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the opening
of entries for the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), one of South Asia’s most
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esteemed platforms for documentaries, animation films and short fiction films. The 18th
MIFF, 2024 Edition is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from June 15, 2024 - June 21,
2024. MIFF celebrates and rewards the best works in the non-fiction and animation genre
and invites filmmakers from across the world and India to participate in the competition to
win both recognition and a total cash money of Rs 44 lakhs as prize.
The entries in all three categories have been opened from January 15th and will be open
till February 15th. Entries will also be open from February 16th to February 29th, and can
be submitted with a late fee.]
42. Researchers have Discovered Oldest Known _________.
1) Skin Fossil 2) Trace Fossils 3) Carbon Fossil
4) Molecular Fossil 5) Body Fossil
[Explanation: Researchers have discovered a fossilized skin they say is the oldest on
record. The crocodile-like skin, which is at least 286 million years old, was preserved in
an ancient, infilled cave in present-day Oklahoma. The find could help unlock evolutionary
mysteries and is an important clue from a time when some animals were transitioning to
life on land. “Finding such an old skin fossil is an exceptional opportunity to peer into the
past and see what the skin of some of these earliest animals may have looked like,” Ethan
Mooney, a graduate student at the University of Toronto and a lead author of the paper,
stated in a news release.]
43. Which country has secured lithium blocks in Argentina to address Rs.24,000
crores to provide dependency?
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1) India 2) France 3) Germany 4) Spain 5) Denmark
[Explanation: India’s KhanijBidesh India Limited (KABIL) has formed a partnership with
Argentina’s CAMYEN for lithium exploration in response to India’s increasing reliance on
imported lithium for electric vehicle (EV) batteries worth INR 24,000 crore ($3.2 billion).
KABIL has been granted exploration rights for five lithium blocks in Argentina’s Salar del
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Hombre Muerto region, covering an area of approximately 28,000 square kilometers, which
is one of the largest lithium exploration projects undertaken by an Indian company outside
India’s borders. The partnership also includes an exclusivity agreement for KABIL to
explore these blocks for a period of three years. This move aligns with India’s goal of
achieving 60% EV penetration by 2029 and reducing its dependence on imported lithium.
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The partnership highlights the growing significance of international partnerships for Indian
businesses to expand their global reach and access new markets and resources. According
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to KABIL’s Managing Director, Vineet Kumar, this partnership will contribute to India’s
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objective of self-sufficiency in critical minerals for its electric mobility plans and secure a
strategic foothold in the global lithium market.]
44. Who Launched MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile App for Revised Fund Flow Mechanism
under MPLAD Scheme?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Rao Inderjit Singh 3) Amit Shah
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[Explanation: The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Statistics
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&Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Rao Inderjit Singh, launched the MPLADS e-SAKSHI
Mobile Application on January 16, 2024, in New Delhi. This app is part of the revised
fund flow procedure under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
(MPLADS). Its purpose is to enhance transparency in fund utilization by providing real-
time information on fund availability for MPs, sanctioned projects, and expenditure status
via an online portal accessible through desktops or laptops as well as mobile devices
using this app. MPs will now be able to monitor fund utilization more efficiently from their
constituencies using their smartphones or tablets.]
45. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated three key infrastructure projects in Kochi, Kerala,
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marking significant progress towards transforming India’s ports, shipping and
waterways sector with an outlay of _______ crore.
1) Rs.3,000 2) Rs.4,000 3) Rs.5,000 4) Rs.7,000 5) Rs.6,000
[Explanation: The Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has set a target to double its turnover from
the current level of Rs.3,500 crore by the year of 2028, with an aim to become a prominent
maritime cluster. This announcement was made by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping
and Waterways, Shri SarbanandaSonowal, during the inauguration of three major
infrastructure projects worth over Rs.4,000 crore in Kochi, Kerala by the Prime Minister,
Shri Narendra Modi. This ambitious goal of CSL aligns with the government’s vision of
making India a global hub for shipbuilding and repairing. The company’s strategic focus
on expanding its capabilities in various segments, such as offshore vessels, submarines,
and high-end shipbuilding, will help it achieve this target.]
46. Which of the following has launched a new range of ‘Sanatan Khadi Vastra’ at its
flagship Khadi Bhawan in Connaught Place, Delhi?
1) NSIC 2) MSME 3) KVIC 4) MGIRI 5) SIDBI
[Explanation: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has launched a new
range of ‘Sanatan Khadi Vastra’ with 20% discount. Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, KVIC
launched ‘SanatanVastra’ made from Khadi clothes at the flagship Khadi Bhawan in
Connaught Place, Delhi.]
47. Who has addressed young minds at the Students Innovation Festival – Space
Hackathon at IISF 2023?
1) S Somanath 2) K Sivan 3) Narendra Modi
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4) Anurag Thakur 5) S Jaishankar
[Explanation: Somanath, ISRO addressed Young minds in Students Innovation Festival
- Space Hackathon at IISF 2023. The second day of the Student Innovation Festival - Space
Hackathon of IISF 2023 witnessed a remarkable address by Shri S Somanath, Secretary,
Department of Space, and Chairman, ISRO.]
48. Who has inaugurated Assam Rifles cyber security operations centre?
1) Rajnath Singh
4) Amit Shah
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5) Jagdeep Dhankhar
[Explanation: Home minister Amit Shah inaugurates Assam Rifles’ cyber security
operations centre. Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates the first cyber security operations
centre (CSOC) for Central armed police forces at Assam Rifles headquarters in Shillong.]
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49. Which Organisation has launched the “One Vehicle, One Fastag” initiative to
enhance National Highway Experience?
1) NHPC 2) NHAI
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[Explanation: The NHAI has recently launched the ‘One Vehicle One FASTag’ Initiative to
enhance national highway experience.
Launched by: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Aim: To improve the performance of the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system and provide
seamless motion on the Toll Plazas.
Discourage misuse of FASTags: This initiative tackles conditions where a single FASTag
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is used on more than one motors or more than one FASTags being issued for a particular
vehicle, causing confusion and delays at toll plazas.
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Enhance transparency and accountability: Linking one FASTag to 1 car enables song
transactions and guarantees proper revenue series for toll operators.
Streamline toll operations: Eliminating confusion and discrepancies smoothens visitors
glide and minimizes congestion at toll plazas.]
50. Which language has been included as the new classical language of India?
1) Sanskrit 2) Malayalam 3) Farsi 4) Kannada 5) Odia
[Explanation: The Government of India, under the New Education Policy, has decided
to include Farsi (Persian) as one of the nine classical languages of India. This announcement
was made by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a two-day visit to Iran,
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highlighting the cultural, literary, and linguistic connections between Iran and India???.
Farsi, also known as Persian, is an Indo-Iranian language belonging to the Iranian branch
of the Indo-Iranian languages. It has a rich historical and cultural significance, not only in
Iran but also in the broader Persian-speaking world. The language is known for its extensive
literary heritage, with poets like Rumi and Hafez making significant contributions to Persian
literature?.
Classical Languages in India:
Before Farsi’s inclusion, India recognized six languages as classical: Tamil (2004), Sanskrit
(2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014). The criteria
for declaring a language as ‘Classical’ include a recorded history of 1500-2000 years, a
valuable heritage of ancient literature, an original literary tradition, and distinctness from
modern forms or offshoots.]
51. Who has been inaugurated the 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist
Conference for Peace (ABCP)?
1) DroupadiMurmu 2) Jagdeep Dhankhar
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah 5) Mansukh Mandaviya
[Explanation: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the 12th General Assembly
of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace in New Delhi.
During the event, Mr. Dhankhar highlighted the timeless wisdom of Buddha, emphasizing
how his Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path can guide individuals towards inner peace,
compassion, and non-violence.
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The Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (ABCP) was jointly established, with its
headquarters based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in 1970 by religious leaders from India,
Sri Lanka and Nepal. ABCP is an organization that carries out its activities based on the
noble teachings of Lord Buddha. The organization has been expressing its strong voice,
which has made significant contributions to the unified effort for global peace and security.
As a result of this valuable contribution, the United Nations has registered ABCP under
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the status of ECOSOC. In 2019, a significant event took place in the 50-year history of
ABCP. The 11th ABCP General Assembly was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where the
ABCP National Centers gathered. This assembly revised the ABCP Constitution, elected
new office bearers, and outlined the organization’s future goals and objectives.]
52. Which organisation has removed Aadhaar as a valid proof of date of birth?
1) EPFO 2) NCERT 3) IFCI 4) SSC 5) CSC
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[Explanation: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) announced in a circular
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on (January 16), that they have removed Aadhaar card from the list of acceptable documents
as proof of date of birth. This step by EPFO was taken after receiving a directive from the
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Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) (Circular No. 08 of 2023) asking to delete
Aadhaar from the list of documents accepted as date of birth proof.
“Removal of Aadhaar from the list of acceptable documents as a Date of Birth Proof. In this
connection, a letter has been received from UIDAI, wherein it has been stated that the use
of Aadhaar as proof of DoB needs to be deleted from the list of acceptable documents.
Accordingly, the Aadhaar is being removed from the list of acceptable documents for
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reference,” reads an EPFO circular.]
53. Who has launched two multi-lingual initiatives of Central Depository Services Ltd
aimed at increasing inclusivity and accessibility in the capital market?
1) Shaktikanta Das 2) MadhabiPuri Buch
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Pramod Agrawal 5) S Ramann
[Explanation: The two multi-lingual initiatives launched by SEBI Chairperson MadhabiPuri
Buch are aimed towards increasing inclusivity and accessibility in the capital market. These
initiatives have been introduced by Central Depository Services Ltd (CDSL), which is a
subsidiary of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
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The first initiative is the launch of a multilingual website that will provide information about
CDSL’s services and products in Hindi and Gujarati along with English. This will make it
easier for investors who are not fluent in English to understand and access CDSL’s services.
The second initiative is the launch of an interactive voice response system that will provide
information about CDSL’s services and products in Hindi and English through phone
calls. This will enable investors to access information about CDSL’s services without having
to visit its website or office physically.
These initiatives are part of CDSL’s efforts to make its services more accessible and inclusive
for all investors, especially those who are not fluent in English or prefer to communicate in
regional languages. By providing information in multiple languages through various
channels such as websites and phone calls, CDSL aims to enhance its customer experience
and promote financial literacy among investors from diverse backgrounds.]
54. Who has inaugurated the second edition of IInvenTiv at IIT Hyderabad?
1) Dharmendra Pradhan 2) Smriti Irani 3) Piyush Goyal
4) Nitin Gadkari 5) Narendra Singh Tomar
[Explanation: The second edition of ‘IInvenTiv-2024’, a Research and Development (R&D)
fair organized by the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in India, was inaugurated
by the Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan. The event is in line with Prime
Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for transformative education and aims to drive economic
growth and job creation while promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in India through
showcase of innovations by academia and industry participants. The Minister emphasized
that such events play a significant role in shaping the nation’s trajectory towards Atmanirbhar
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Bharat and Viksit Bharat.]
55. Which of the following was listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List?
1) Indian Wolf 2) Himalayan Wolf 3) Arabian Wolf
4) Tibetan Wolf 5) Ethiopian wolf
[Explanation: The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco), has been categorized as
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‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List. Himalayan wolf is classified as Vulnerable under C2a(ii)
based on population size estimate of 2,275-3,792 mature individuals based on best available
data while also acknowledging uncertainty in this estimate.]
56. India and which country has signed MoU on digital public infrastructure
collaboration?
1) India 2) Cuba 3) Argentina 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 1 & 3
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[Explanation: This collaboration between India and Cuba in the field of digital
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transformation will involve sharing expertise and resources relatedto building digital public
infrastructure, such as networks, platforms, and services that enable efficient and effective
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delivery of public services online through digital channels like websites, mobile apps,
and social media platforms, among other things (Digital Public Infrastructure). The aim is
for Cuba, through this collaboration, will be able smoothly adopt these digital tools and
technologies that will help them improve service delivery, enhance citizen engagement,
reduce costs, and promote economic growth through digital means (Digital Transformation).
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India has already made significant strides towards digital transformation through initiatives
like Digital India, which aims at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and
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knowledge economy, and this collaboration will help Cuba leverage India’s experience
and expertise towards similar goals.]
57. Which country launched the “Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality”
at the World Economic Forum (WEF)?
1) UAE 2) China 3) India 4) Switzerland 5) Egypt
[Explanation:Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality, India has recently
launched the ‘Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality’ at the 2024 World
Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Aim: The alliance strives to promote global development
led by women.
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The launch was accompanied by the introduction of a women’s leadership lounge (We
Lead Lounge) at WEF, which hosted discussions and showcased products from women
entrepreneurs.]
58. Who among the following recently laid the foundation stone of a state-of-the-art
‘Ayush Diksha’ center in Bhubaneswar?
1) S Jaishankar 2) Narendra Modi 3) SarbanandaSonowal
4) Amit Shah 5) G. Kishan Reddy
[Explanation: The Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways
SarbanandaSonowal laid the foundation stone for ‘Ayush Diksha’, a first of its kind centre
for development of human resources for Ayush professionals of future.
This state-of-the-art centre will be developed within the campus of Central Ayurveda
Research Institute, Bhubaneswar.
The institution will offer training programmes for Ayush professionals, especially those
from Ayurveda, as it aims to collaborate with national institutes of prominence for capacity
development, strengthening human resources, facilitate research and development, achieve
self-sustainability with an objective to generate revenue.
The Ayush Diksha centre is being built with a budget of ?30 crores.
It will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including two auditoriums, 40 modern
rooms with all amenities, suites for VIPs, dedicated space for a natural library, discussion
rooms, modular kitchen, dining lounge, among other amenities.
Ministry of Ayush – SarbanandaSonowal,Union Minister (Rajya Sabha MP,Assam) – Dr.
MahendraMunjpara,Minister of State (Surendranagar,Gujarat).]
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59. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has inaugurated ________new galleries at Salar
Jung Museum in Hyderabad.
1) 02 2) 03 3) 04 4) 05 5) 10
[Explanation: Union Culture and Tourism Minister, Kishan Reddy inaugurated five new
galleries at the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad. Salar Jung Museum, one of India’s
most prestigious museums, has made efforts to innovate and upgrade by reorganising old
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galleries and adding new ones from collections with interesting potential to appeal to the
public. The Indian Sculpture Gallery has some of the 40 sculptures dated back to the 2nd
century B.C. like an ‘Anantsayana Vishnu’ from the Kakatiya period. The Bidriware Gallery
presents 300 unique objects which include exquisite ‘Huqqa’ bases and unique jugs while
The Lamp and Chandelier Gallery exhibits 180 antique objects from across the world. The
European Bronze Gallery has over 100 bronze statues and The European Marble Gallery
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showcases 50 marble sculptures.]
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Which scheme has recently been launched by the Government of India to generate
electricity through solar energy?
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1) Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana

2) Pradhan Mantri KisanSamman Nidhi
3) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
4) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
5) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
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[Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (January 22) announced the
‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a government scheme under which one crore
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households will get rooftop solar power systems. This isn’t the first scheme for promoting
the installation of rooftop solar power systems, though. In 2014, the government launched
the Rooftop Solar Programme that aimed to achieve a cumulative installed capacity of 40,000
megawatts (MW) or 40 gigawatts (GW) by 2022 — watt is a unit of power and is calculated
as the amount of energy used over time, specifically one Joule per second.]
61. Government of India plans to make educational study materials in 22 languages
??using which app?
1) Duolingo 2) Todoist 3) Grammarly 4) Anuvadini 5) Unacademy
[Explanation: The ANUVADINI: Voice & Document AI Translation Tools aim to overcome
language barriers in Bharat where most people speak native languages other than English,
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with support for 22 regional Bharatiya and foreign languages. This tool promotes unity
under the principles of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat and One Earth, One Family, One Future!
Its primary use case is to provide equitable access to quality education for students from
diverse cultural backgrounds, but its applications are expanding to various domains such
as External Relations, Agriculture, Commerce, Railways & Transport, Scientific Research,
and Innovation. Anuvadini promotes smooth communication and information flow in these
domains, leading to expected impacts of national unity and effective communication across
the country. The tool celebrates Bharat’s linguistic diversity and history by providing a
platform for seamless communication in native languages, presenting a tremendous
opportunity for national unity and effective communication while promoting the country’s
linguistic heritage.]
62. How many judges of the Supreme Court who delivered the verdict in the Ram
Janmabhoomi dispute case in 2019 have been invited for the Ram temple
PranPratishta?
1) 02 2) 03 3) 04 4) 05 5) 06
[Explanation:The five judges of the Supreme Court who delivered the verdict in the Ram
Janmabhoomi dispute case in 2019 have been invited for the Ram temple PranPratishta
ceremony on January 22.
• The Bench of five judges, headed by then Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan
Gogoi, former CJI S.A. Bobde, present CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, Justices (retired)
Ashok Bhushan and S. Abdul Nazeer had delivered the verdict in which the dispute
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site was handed over to the Hindus, despite the court agreeing with all arguments of
Muslims claiming right over then disputed land.]
63. India has become the __________ largest in the world in stock market by market
capitalization.
1) 3rd 2) 4th 3) 5th 4) 7th 5) 2nd
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[Explanation: India pipped Hong Kong to become the world’s fourth largest stock market
by market capitalisation on January 22. India’s market cap stood at $4.33 trillion on
Tuesday as against $4.29 trillion for Hong Kong, according to data from Bloomberg.]
64. World largest lamp standing at an impressive 300 feet to be illuminated at which
temple?
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1) Angkor Wat 2) Ram Temple 3) Pashupatinath Temple
4) Meenakshi Temple 5) Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
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[Explanation:Ayodhya Ram Temple:
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Why in the news?
• The Ram temple in Ayodhya is inaugurated on January 22.
• What is the style of the temple?
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• The temple is built in the nagara style.

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What are the features of the Ayodhya Ram temple?
Architectural Style. Constructed in the traditional Nagara style
Dimension The Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir has a length (east-west) of 380 feet, a width
of 250 feet, and a height of 161 feet.
Material used
1. The main temple structure features Bansi Paharpur Pink Sandstone sourced from
Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district.
2. Granite stones are utilized in the plinths, providing a durable and resilient foundation
for the temple.
3. White Makrana marble and colored marble are intricately used for inlay work.
Boundary walls A 732-meter-long surrounding wall, influenced by Dravida style temples
gives a hybrid characteristic.
Mandapas There are 5 mandapas Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap,
Prathana Mandap and Kirtan Mandap
Unique approach The construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya takes a unique
approach by avoiding the use of steel or iron. Instead, the project uses traditional
construction methods by giving due attention to the principle of sustainability.
Other structures At the four corners of the compound, there are four Mandirs – dedicated
to Surya Dev, Devi Bhagwati, Ganesh Bhagwan and Bhagwan Shiv. In the northern arm
is a Mandir of Maa Annapurna and in the southern arm is Mandir of Hanuman ji.
65. Who has inaugurated the first pilot project making aviation turbine fuel from
alcohol?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Amit Shah 3) Dharmendra Pradhan
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4) Hardeep Singh Puri 5) Nitin Gadkari
[Explanation: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launches first pilot project to make jet
fuel from alcohol in pune. The first pilot technology project to make jet fuel from alcohol
was inaugurated by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in
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66. Who has inaugurated the ParakramDiwas 2024, at Red Fort?
4) Jagdeep Dhankhar 5) Arvind Kejriwal
[Explanation: The Prime Minister will inaugurate the nine-day ParakramDiwas event on
Jan 23 at Delhi’s Red Fort. ParakramDiwas is an annual celebration since 2021 to honour
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
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ParakramDiwas, observed on January 23rd, 2024, marks the birth anniversary of Netaji
Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent figure in India’s freedom struggle. This day is
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celebrated to honour his indomitable spirit and invaluable contribution to India’s
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independence. This year nation observes the 127th edition of ParakramDiwas 2024.]
67. Who has inaugurated the Artificial reef project in Kerala?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Arjun Munda 3) Piyush Goyal
4) Ashwini Vaishnaw 5) ParshottamRupala
[Explanation: In a significant move to boost fish production and promote sustainable
fishing, Union Fisheries Minister ParshottamRupala inaugurated an artificial reef project
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in Vizhinjam, Kerala. This initiative aims to double the income of fishermen by enhancing
fish stocks and contributing to the economic well-being of the local fishing community.
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Objective: The project is designed to boost fishery resources in the region, thus improving
the livelihood of traditional fishermen.
Implementation: The Kerala State Coastal Development Corporation, with technical
assistance from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), is overseeing the
project.
Geographical Scope: The project will deploy 6,300 artificial reef units across 42 fishing
villages from Pozhiyoor to Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district???.]
68. What is the primary objective of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen
Transition (SIGHT) Programme, which has recently been in the news?
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1) Promoting renewable energy sources
2) Green hydrogen production
3) Supporting nuclear energy initiatives
4) Advancing carbon capture technologies
5) Promoting Gender Equality
[Explanation: The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT)
Programme, a component of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, allocates Rs. 17,490
crore to boost domestic electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production.
Implemented by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the program aims to make
India a global Green Hydrogen hub. The broader mission, with an outlay of ?19,744
crore, targets a Green Hydrogen production capacity of 5 MMT annually, reducing fossil
fuel imports, attracting ?8 lakh crore in investments, and creating over 6 lakh jobs by 2030.]
69. India imported 40,000 doses of bull semen from ______to increase milk production.
1) Mexico 2) Brazil 3) Canada 4) Ghana 5) Guyana
[Explanation:India imported 40,000 doses of bull semen from Brazil to increase milk
production.
• The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) imported the semen to
increase the number of native Indian breeds, Gir and Kankrej.
• Artificial insemination (AI) is a procedure that involves manually depositing
sperm into the female reproductive tract. It can help overcome logistical problems
associated with natural mating. Some advantages of AI include:
• Saving the cost of maintaining a breeding bull
• Preventing the spread of certain diseases and sterility
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• In India, AI is mostly used for cattle and buffaloes.
• However, the overall AI coverage in cattle and buffaloes is only 29.7%, with a
conception rate of 35%.]
70. Indian government has recently supplied 40,000 liters of Malathion insecticide to
which country to combat locust menace?
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1) Bhutan 2) Nepal 3) Afghanistan 4) Mauritius 5) Seychelles
[Explanation: The Indian government has stepped forward to aid the Afghan people in
confronting the locust menace. The generous support comes in the form of 40,000 litres of
Malathion, an environmentally friendly pesticide known for its efficacy in arid regions
and minimal water usage. The supplies were sent through Iran’s Chabahar port,
showcasing a collaborative effort to address a pressing agricultural concern.
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Malathion has proven to be a crucial tool in locust control, making it an ideal choice for
combating the infestation in Afghanistan. Its effectiveness in arid regions aligns with the
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country’s climate, and its minimal water usage addresses environmental concerns. The
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timely provision of this pesticide not only protects Afghan crops but also plays a pivotal
role in ensuring food security in the region.]
71. Capital markets regulator Sebi has extended the deadline for top 100 listed
companies to confirm or deny market rumours to________.
1) February 1,2024 2) April 1,2024 3) June 1,2024
4) August 1,2024 5) December 1,2024
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[Explanation: Earlier, Sebi had ordered the top 100 listed companies to implement the
provision by Feb 1, 2024 and top 250 entities by August 1, 2024. Now, the market regulator
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has extended the timeline for effective date of implementation to June 1, 2024 and December
1, 2024, respectively.]
72. Who among the following has inaugurated Kaushal Bhawan in New Delhi?
1) Narendra Modi 2) DroupadiMurmu
3) Jagdeep Dhankhar
4) Rajnath Singh 5) SarbanandaSonowal
[Explanation: The President of India, SmtDroupadiMurmu inaugurated Kaushal Bhawan
– a new building of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in New Delhi
(January 24, 2024). On the occasion, the President visited the exhibition stalls set up by
the beneficiaries of various initiatives of the Government such as PM Vishwakarma, PM
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JANMAN, Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion
(SANKALP), Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and interacted with them.
The Kaushal Bhawan whose foundation stone was laid in March 2019 will provide office
space for the Ministry as well as its associated organisations – the Directorate General of
Training, the National Council for Vocational Education and Training and the National Skill
Development Corporation. This state-of-the-art office building, equipped with modern
facilities and infrastructure has been built with the aim of providing a safe, convenient and
efficient work environment to usher in new work culture and give a fillip to Skill India
Mission.]
73. Which country was ranked second worst in a 10-year global study of positive
doping cases by minors conducted by the World Anti-Doping Agency?
1) Russia 2) India 3) China 4) Afghanistan 5) Brazil
[Explanation: India on January 24 was named as the second worst country in a 10-year
global study of positive doping cases by minors conducted by the World Anti-Doping
Agency.]
74. Which of the following categories of students are benefited under PM Young
Achievers Scholarship Award (PM YASASVI)Scheme?
1) OBC, SC and ST 2) EWS, SC and ST 3) SC, ST and DNT
4) OBC, EBC and DNT 5) OBC, ST and DNT
[Explanation: A total of ?32.44 Crore has been released for Pre-matric Scholarships and
?387.27 Crore for Post-Matric Scholarships to States/Union Territories (UTs) under the
PM YASASVI scheme in 2023.
About PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme (PM YASASVI):
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It is a scholarship scheme for Other Backward Class (OBCs), Economically Backward
Class (EBC), and Denotified Nomadic Tribes (DNT) students. Under this scheme, students
can avail of Pre-Matric Scholarships from Classes 9 to 10 and Post-Matric Scholarships for
their higher education at the post-matriculation or post-secondary level. Exceptional students
also have the opportunity to receive scholarships for top-tier schools and colleges.
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Additionally, hostel facilities are provided for OBC students through a construction scheme.
Eligibility:
Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified,
Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT). Parents or guardians annual income is not
more than Rs. 2.50 Lakhs. Studying in a Top Class School in Class 9 or 11. These
scholarships shall be available for studies in India only and will be awarded by the
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Government of State/Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs, i.e.,
permanently settled.
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Entitlement: Upto Rs. 75,000 p.a. for Class 9/10, Rs. 1,25,000 p.a. for Class 11/12,
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covering the school tuition fee/hostel fee.

Implementing Agency: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social
Justice and Empowerment.]
75. Google Doodle has celebrated Aminah Cendrakasih on her 86 th birthday; she
belongs to which field?
1) Actress 2) Social Activist 3) Businessman
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4) Singer 5) Film Maker

[Explanation: Google Doodle celebrates the legendary artist’s 86th birthday and it states:
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“This Doodle celebrates Aminah Cendrakasih, an iconic Indonesian actress who is best
known for her role as Lela in the television series Si Doel AnakSekolahan. She appeared
in nearly 120 films throughout her five-decade career.”
• Google Doodle depicts Indonesian actress Aminah Cendrakasih in a TV
frame with floral designs in the backdrop, replacing the ‘o’ in Google.]
76. Who has inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court of
India in Delhi on January 28, 2024?
1) Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud 2) Narendra Modi
3) DroupadiMurmu
4) Jagdeep Dhankhar 5) Prasanna B. Varale
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[Explanation: On January 28, 2024, the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi
inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee (75th Year) celebration of the Supreme Court of India
(SCI) at the Supreme Court auditorium in Delhi. The day marks the 75th anniversary of the
inauguration of the Supreme Court of India on 28th January 1950.]
77. Which of the following has launched ‘Pahal’- the insightful house journalof its
Vigilance Department?
1) IREDA 2) CVC 3) NITI Aayog 4) DPIIT 5) KVIC
[Explanation: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), Government of
India enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy, has unveiled released ‘Pahal’- the insightful house journal of its Vigilance
Department.]
78. The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of MoU between India and which
country on cooperation in the field of Information Technology?
1) France 2) Oman 3) UK 4) Japan 5) Bangladesh
[Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was
apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on 15th December, 2023,
between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Republic of India
and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate
of Oman on cooperation in the field of Information Technology.
The MoU intends to promote comprehensive cooperation between the Parties through mutual
support, sharing of technologies, information and investments in the field of Information
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Technology. The MoU shall come into effect from the date of signature of the Parties and
shall be remain in force for a period of 3 years. Both G2G and B2B bilateral Cooperation
in the field of Information Technology will be enhanced. MoU envisages improved
collaboration leading to employment opportunities in the field of IT.]
79. Ministry of Defence inks Rs. ______crore pact with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
for 14 fast patrol vessels for Indian Coast Guard.
1) 1,070 Crore
4) 4,050 Crore
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5) 3,045 Crore
3) 1,170 Crore
[Explanation: The Indian Ministry of Defence has agreed to a contract worth Rs 1070.47
crore with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) for the acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels
(FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). These vessels will be designed, developed, and
manufactured indigenously under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category over a period of 63
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months. The FPVs will be equipped with advanced features such as multipurpose drones,
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wirelessly controlled remote water rescue craft, lifebuoys and AI capabilities, which will
enhance the ICG’s capabilities in various operations including fisheries protection and
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monitoring, control and surveillance, anti-smuggling operations, search and rescue

operations, towing capabilities, assistance during marine pollution response operations,
and anti-piracy operations. This project will boost India’s indigenous shipbuilding
capability, promote maritime economic activities, foster growth of ancillary industries and
generate employment opportunities and expertise development in line with the ‘Atmanirbhar
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Bharat’ initiative.]
80. Second Finance Minister to present the Union Budget for how many consecutive
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times on February 1?
1) Fourth 2) Fifth 3) Sixth 4) Seventh 5) Eighth
[Explanation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will set a record by presenting the
sixth Budget in a row — five annual Budgets and one interim — a feat achieved so far only
by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai.
With the presentation of interim Budget on February 1, Ms. Sitharaman will surpass the
records of her predecessors like Manmohan Singh, Arun Jaitley, P. Chidambaram, and
Yashwant Sinha, who had presented five budgets in a row. Mr. Desai, as Finance Minister,
had presented five annual Budgets and one interim Budget between 1959-1964.]
81. Who has inaugurated the Asia’s largest Aviation Expo-Wings India 2024?
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4) Rajnath Singh 5) Jyotiraditya M Scindia
[Explanation: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurated
Wings India 2024, Asia’s largest aviation expo, at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad. This
event marks a significant milestone in the Indian aviation sector, highlighting its growth
and future potential.
Theme and Vision
The theme of Wings India 2024 is “Connecting India to the World in Amrit Kaal: Setting the
Stage for India Civil Aviation @2047”.
Shri Scindia emphasized the 3As of Indian aviation: Accessibility, Availability, and
Affordability. The aim is to support a USD 20 trillion economy by 2047 with a robust
aviation system.]
82. Who among the following has announced Rs 800 crore allocation for the expansion
of the Supreme Court complex during the diamond jubilee celebrations?
1) Jagdeep Dhankar 2) DroupadiMurmu 3) Amit Shah
4) Narendra Modi 5) G. Kishan Reddy
[Explanation: Delivering the inaugural address at the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of
the Supreme Court, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced(January 28) that the Union
Government has approved a sum of Rs. 800 crores for expansion of the court’s complex.]
83. A rare golden tiger was recently spotted in which of the following national park’s?
1) Kaziranga National Park 2) Similipal National Park
3) Jim Corbett National Park
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4) Ranthambore National Park 5) Pench National Park
[Explanation: A rare golden tiger was recently spotted in Kaziranga National Park taking
a stroll. This sighting adds to the list of diverse faunal creatures found in Assam’s
landscape,” reads the caption posted along with the clip.]
84. Which of the following will be the world’s largest Ship that can run on the green
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hydrogen derivative?
1) Ane Maersk 2) Laura Maersk 3) Madrid Maersk
4) MSC Irina 5) MSC Gulsun
[Explanation: Maritime giant AP Moller-Maersk has officially unveiled its new methanol-
powered shipping container, the Ane Maersk, which is the world’s largest vessel capable
of running on the green hydrogen derivative. It is able to carry almost eight times more
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containers than the Danish logistics company’s pioneering Laura Maersk, which became
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the planet’s first methanol dual-fuel container ship when it was launched in September
last year. The new vessel is able to carry 16,000 20ft shipping containers (TEU), compared
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to only 2,100 for the Laura Maersk.

The Ane Maersk is set to begin its maiden voyage on 9 February from the Hyundai Heavy
Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, where it was built, to Ningbo, China. It will
then continue on to Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Morocco, the UK, France,
Belgium and Germany.]
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85. Which of the following will be India’s nomination for inclusion in the UNESCO
World Heritage List for the 2024-25?
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1) Maratha Military Landscapes 2) Fatehpur Sikri
3) Great Living Chola Temple
4) Western Ghats 5) Dholavira
[Explanation: India has nominated the ‘Maratha Military Landscapes’ for inclusion in the
UNESCO World Heritage List for the 2024-25 cycle. This significant move by the Culture
Ministry highlights the exceptional fortification and military systems envisioned by the
Maratha rulers.
The ‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India’ comprise twelve components, including Salher
Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohgad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg,
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Panhala Fort, Vijay Durg, Sindhudurg, and Gingee Fort. These structures, dating back to
the 17th and 19th centuries, span across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, showcasing the
strategic military prowess of the Maratha rule.
The ‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India’ are nominated under three criteria: to bear a
unique testimony to a cultural tradition, to be an outstanding example of an architectural or
technological ensemble, and to be associated with events or ideas of outstanding universal
significance.]
86. Election Commission collaborates with Rajkumar Hirani for a short film on voter
awareness What is the name of the short film?
1) Voters’ List Strategy 2) My Vote My Choice
3) Its My Right Choose
4) My Vote My Duty 5) My Vote Means Everything
[Explanation: In a collaboration between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and

acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, a short film titled “My Vote, My Duty” has been
produced to raise awareness about the importance of voting. Released on National Voters’
Day, the film features video messages from prominent figures such as cricket icon Sachin
Tendulkar, actors R Madhavan, Raveena Tandon, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Arshad
Warsi, Bhumi Pednekar, and Mona Singh.
It focuses on the value of one vote and aims to address indifference and apathy towards
voting.]
87. Who has launched the computerization project of ARDBs and Registrar of
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Cooperative Societies of all States and Union Territories in New Delhi?
1) Narendra Moi 2) Amit Shah 3) S Jaishankar
4) Rajnath Singh 5) DroupadiMurmu
[Explanation: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will
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launch computerization project of Agriculture & Rural Development Banks (ARDBs) and
Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCSs) of States/UTs in New Delhi on 30th January,
2024. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and guidance of Home
Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, the Ministry of Cooperation is
committed to realizing the vision of “Sahkaar Se Samriddhi” and making crores of farmers
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prosperous. Computerization of ARDBs and RCS offices of States/UTs is an important
step taken by the Ministry of Cooperation. This project will modernize and enhance
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efficiency of the cooperative sector by bringing the entire cooperative ecosystem on a digital
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platform.
1851 units of ARDB in 13 States/UTs will be computerized and linked to NABARD through
a common national software. This will ensure better efficiency, accountability, transparency
and linkage with the national database in RCS offices.]
88. The _____ anniversary of the martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi was observed at
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Gandhi Ashram in Noakhali and Jamalpur on 30 January.

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1) 70TH 2) 71ST 3) 72ND 4) 73RD 5) 76TH
[Explanation: The 76th anniversary of the martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi was observed
at Gandhi Ashram in Noakhali and Jamalpur on 30 January. The Chairmen of the Gandhi
Ashram Trust, Noakhali Jibon Kanai Dash and other trustees paid rich tributes to Gandhiji
on his 76th death anniversary.]
89. Centre extends ban imposed on students Islamic Movement of India for ______
years.
1) 02 2) 03 3) 04 4) 05 5) 08
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[Explanation:Government has declared ‘Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI)’
as an ‘Unlawful Association’ for a further period of five years under Section 3(1) of
the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967.
• The last ban on SIMI was imposed, vide Gazette Notification Number S.O. 564(E),
dated the 31st January, 2019.
• SIMI is continuing to be involved in fomenting terrorism, disturbing peace and
communal harmony in the country which are prejudicial to the sovereignty, security and
integrity of India.
• Many criminal cases have been registered against SIMI and its members under various
sections of law including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.]
9.PERSONS IN NEWS
1. Who has claimed a new world record for becoming the world’s fastest woman to
complete a solo South Pole ski expedition?
1) Nina Singh 2) Kanchan Devi 3) Harpreet Chandi
4) Sunita 5) Saima Waze
[Explanation:Captain Harpreet Chandi, Indian-origin British Sikh Army officer and
physiotherapist, also known as Polar Preet, has created history by becoming the first
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woman of colour to complete a solo unsupported trek to the South Pole. Capt. Chandi
announced her history-making feat at the end of Day 40 after travelling 700 miles (1,127
kilometres) while pulling a pulk or sledge with all of her kit and battling temperatures of
minus 50 degrees Celsius and wind speeds of around 60mph.As part of a Medical Regiment
in the northwest of England, Capt. Chandi’s primary role is to organise and validate training
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for medics in the Army as Clinical Training Officer.]
2. Who was presented with a coffee table book, Srirangam – The Resplendent Kingdom
of Rangaraja?
1) K. Annamalai 2) Amit Shah 3) Narendra Modi
4) RN Ravi 5) 5) MK Stalin
[Explanation: During his recent visit to Tiruchi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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was graced with a special presentation. BJP State President K. Annamalai
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presented him with a unique coffee table book titled “Srirangam – The Resplendent
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Kingdom of Rangaraja.” This significant work, published by The Hindu Group of

Publications, was launched during the auspicious Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at
the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam.The book “Srirangam – The
Resplendent Kingdom of Rangaraja” is a comprehensive volume of 454 pages,
detailing the marvels of the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.]
3. Who has chaired the first National Conference on Promotion of Seaweed Cultivation
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held in Gujarat?
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1) Narendra Modi 2) Amit Shah 3) Parshottam Rupala
4) Arjun Munda 5) Piyush Goyal
[Explanation: First National Conference on Promotion of Seaweed Cultivation. Union
Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala chaired the
National Conference on Promotion of Seaweed Cultivationon at Kutch, Gujarat. showcased
diverse seaweed cultivation methods (Monoline, tube-net, and rafts). CMFRI, CSMCRI,
and NFDB demonstrated these techniques. Seaweeds, macroscopic algae lacking true
roots and leaves, thrive in marine and coastal waters. They are classified into four groups
based on pigments that absorb specific wavelengths of light. The event aimed at fostering
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seaweed development and enhancing awareness about its potential in India.]
4. Who has become India’s first woman to be honoured with the prestigious Arjuna
Award for equestrian sports?
1) Sheetal Devi 2) Divyakriti Singh 3) R Vaishali
4) Parul Chaudhary 5) Prachi Yadav
[Explanation: In a historic moment for Indian sports, the accomplished equestrian athlete,
Divyakriti Singh, has been conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award, making her the
first woman from Rajasthan to achieve this honour. The award was presented in a grand
ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.Divyakriti
Singh’s remarkable journey in the equestrian world reached new heights with the Arjuna
Award, recognizing her outstanding contribution to the sport.]
5. Who has won the Best Actor at the 69th Filmfare Awards ceremony?
1) Ranbir Kapoor 2) Vidhu Vinod Chopra 3) Ranveer Singh
4) Karisma Kapoor 5) Shah Rukh Khan
[Explanation: The 69th edition of the prestigious Filmfare Awards held. Celebrity pair
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor took up the top acting awards at the annual award function
held in Gujarat. Vidhu Vino Chopra’s ‘12th Fail’ took home some of the major prizes of the
evening, including Best Director and Best Film, while Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’
surprised everyone by garnering six accolades.]
6. Google Doodle celebrates iconic actress Aminah Cendrakasih on her 86th birthday;
she is from which country?
1) India 2) England 3) Germany 4) Indonesia 5) Sri Lanka
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[Explanation: Aminah Cendrakasih, born Siti Aminah on January 29, 1938, was an
Indonesian actress whose career spanned over seven decades. She left an indelible mark
on the hearts of millions, especially through her iconic portrayal of Lela in the popular
television series “Si Doel Anak Sekolahan.” But her journey began long before she became
a household name.Google Doodle celebrates the legendary artist’s 86th birthday and it
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states: “This Doodle celebrates Aminah Cendrakasih, an iconic Indonesian actress who
is best known for her role as Lela in the television series Si Doel Anak Sekolahan. She
appeared in nearly 120 films throughout her five-decade career.”]
7. Who has become the first woman to hold the rank of Subedar in the Indian Army?
1) Preeti Rajak 2) Punita Arora 3) Ruchi Sharma
4) Shanti Tigga 5) Priya Jhingan
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[Explanation: Havildar Preeti Rajak, a distinguished trap shooter in the Indian Army,
has reached a historic milestone by being promoted to the esteemed rank of Subedar. Her
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promotion marks a groundbreaking achievement, as she becomes the first woman in the
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Indian Army to hold this prestigious rank, signifying not only her personal accomplishment
but also a significant advancement for women in the armed forces.Rajak embarked on her
journey with the Corps of Military Police in December 2022, earning her place through her
outstanding performance in trap shooting. She made history as the first meritorious
sportswoman in the shooting discipline to be enrolled in the army as a havildar, laying the
foundation for her trailblazing career.]
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8. Who has Sworn in as 34th Supreme Court Judge?

1) DY Chandrachud 2) Sanjay Kishan Kaul 3) Prasanna B. Varale
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4) B.R. Gavai 5) C.T. Ravikumar
[Explanation: Justice Prasanna B. Varale Sworn in as 34th Supreme Court Judge. Justice
Prasanna B Varale, currently serving as the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court,
will now become the third sitting judge from the Dalit community in the Supreme Court.
His appointment adds to the diversity of the apex court, joining the ranks of Justice BR
Gavai and Justice CT Ravikumar.One of the notable aspects of Justice Varale’s appointment
is that he is the senior-most High Court Judge belonging to a Scheduled Caste. Furthermore,
he holds the distinction of being the only Chief Justice belonging to a Scheduled Caste
among the Chief Justices of High Courts across the country.]
9. Who will represent India at the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
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to be held in Uganda?
1) Rajnath Singh 2) S. Jaishankar 3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Droupadi Murmu 5) Narendra Modi
[Explanation: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar provided a glimpse into the 19th
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, which commenced in Uganda. The two-day summit,
under the theme ‘Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence,’ brings together
over 120 developing countries, signifying a crucial moment in history. India, as a leading
and founding member of NAM, wholeheartedly supports Uganda’s theme, reaffirming its
commitment to the movement’s principles and values.India’s active participation in the NAM
Summit underscores its commitment to fostering cooperation among nations independent
of major power blocs. As the summit unfolds, India looks forward to engaging with NAM
countries, demonstrating its dedication to promoting shared global prosperity.]
10. Who has addressed young minds at the Students Innovation Festival –Space
Hackathon at IISF 2023?
1) S Somanath 2) K Sivan 3) Narendra Modi
4) Anurag Thakur 5) S Jaishankar
[Explanation: Shri S. Somanath, ISRO addressed Young minds in Students Innovation
Festival - Space Hackathon at IISF 2023. The second day of the Student Innovation Festival
- Space Hackathon of IISF 2023 witnessed a remarkable address by Shri S Somanath,
Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman, ISRO. Organized by the Department of
Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, and coordinated by the National Innovation
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Foundation-India, IISF 2023 aims to foster scientific temperament, acknowledge
achievements, and spread awareness among the Indian populace.]
11. Who has become the First Active-Duty Winner of Miss America 2024?
1) Sheynnis Palacios 2) Sargam Koushal 3) Madison Marsh
4) Nandini Gupta 5) Shweta Sharda
[Explanation: In a ground-breaking moment, Second Lt. Madison Marsh, an officer in
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the U.S. Air Force, was crowned Miss America, marking the first time an active-duty service
member has clinched this prestigious title, as confirmed by the Air Force.Hailing from
Colorado, the home of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Marsh proudly represented her state
in the pageant. Her academic background is just as impressive, having graduated from the
academy with a degree in physics, according to details provided in her Miss Colorado
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biography.]
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Who among the following is set to attend golden jubilee celebrations of Karbi
Youth Festival?
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1) Narendra Modi 2) Amit Shah 3) Droupadi Murmu

4) Himanta Biswa Sarma 5) Gulab Chand Kataria
[Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu attended the golden jubilee celebrations of the
Karbi Youth Festival at Taralangso near the Karbi Anglong district headquarters of Diphu
in Assam.The event was attended by Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief
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Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma.To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the festival in a
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grand way, the organizers have increased the duration of the annual event from the usual
five days to eight days. The Karbi Youth Festival is the oldest and largest ethnic festival of
Northeast India. It is celebrated primarily by the Karbis and other ethnic communities
inhabiting the areas administered by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC).]
13. Who among the following has named the Baramulla stadium after former Chief of
Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat?
4) Manoj Sinha 5) Droupadi Murmu
[Explanation: J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha named the Baramulla stadium after
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former Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and urged locals to participate in the
‘Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara’ program on the Republic Day.Earlier, LG Sinha paid
homage to General Rawat and described him as “the brave soldier and military strategist”.
LG Sinha Governor remembered the service of General Rawat in north Kashmir, where he
served in various capacities and “provided immense contribution in peace, progress, and
prosperity”.]
14. Who has been nominated as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services
Committee (SCLSC)?
1) Sanjiv Khanna 2) Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai
3) DY Chandrachud
4) Arjun Ram Meghwal 5) Harilal Jekisundas Kania
[Explanation: Supreme Court Justice BR Gavai has been appointed as the Chairman of
the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC), established under Section 3A of
the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The committee aims to provide free and competent
legal services to the weaker sections of society within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
The composition includes a sitting Supreme Court judge as the chairman, nominated by
the Chief Justice of India (CJI), along with other members possessing specified
qualifications. The CJI can also appoint the Secretary to the Committee, and the Committee,
in turn, can appoint officers and employees as prescribed by the Centre. The rules for the
SCLSC members are outlined in Rule 10 of the NALSA Rules, 1995, and the Centre is
empowered under Section 27 of the 1987 Act to make rules in consultation with the CJI to
execute the provisions of the Act.]
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15. ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel, headed by whom seeks public suggestions?
4) Ram Nath Kovind 5) Raj Nath Singh
[Explanation: The committee on ‘One Nation, One Election’ headed by former president
Ram Nath Kovind has invited suggestions from the public “for making appropriate changes
in the existing legal administrative framework to enable simultaneous elections in the
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country”.In a public notification, the committee invited members of the general public to
send suggestions in writing through its website, onoe.gov.in, or via email at sc-
hlc@gov.in.Since the committee was constituted in September last year, it has held two
meetings.]
16. Who is the richest Indian and 12th most valuable person in the world?
1) Mukesh Ambani 2) Gautam Adani 3) Shiv Nadar
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4) Savitri Jindal 5) Kumar Birla
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[Explanation: In a significant shift atop India’s wealth hierarchy, Gautam Adani, the
Chairperson of the Adani Group, has overtaken Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance
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Industries, to claim the title of India’s and Asia’s wealthiest individual. The dynamic change
is reflected in the Bloomberg Billionaire’s Index (BBI), where Adani now stands as the
12th richest person globally. This article explores the top-10 richest men in India. Gautam
Adani’s rise to the top of India’s billionaires’ list is highlighted by his current position as
the 12th richest person in the world, with a staggering net worth of $97.6 billion.]
17. Who was chief guest at Vibrant Gujarat Summit?
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1) Joe Biden 2) Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi 3) Petr Fiala

4) Vladimir Putin 5) Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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[Explanation: The 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGS)
was held in Gandhinagar. The theme for this edition is “Gateway to the Future.” This
biennial event serves as a crucial platform for global policymakers, diplomats, business
leaders, and investors to foster collaborations, partnerships, and explore investment
opportunities. The summit will witness the participation of several prominent global leaders,
reinforcing India’s evolving diplomatic priorities. Czech Republic’s Prime Minister Petr Fiala,
Timor-Leste’s President José Ramos-Horta, UAE’s President Mohamed bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, and Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi are expected to attend.]
18. Who chaired the first Inland Waterways Development Council meeting held in
Kolkata?
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4) Sarbananda Sonowal 5) Hardeep Singh Puri
[Explanation: The Inland Waterways Authority of India, operating under the Ministry of
Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), created history by hosting the inaugural meeting
of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWD3) in Kolkata. This significant event,
spearheaded by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal,
brought together representatives from waterway states, central government officials, and
experts aboard the MV Ganga Queen. The primary focus was on unveiling key initiatives,
such as the “Harit Nauka – Guidelines for Green Transition of Inland Vessels” and the
“River Cruise Tourism Roadmap 2047.” Additionally, the meeting saw the signing of several
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), symbolizing collaborative efforts towards
advancing inland waterways and associated sectors.]
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1. India’s first submarine tourism will be launched in which city of Gujarat?
1) Ahmedabad 2) Vadodara 3) Surat 4) Rajkot 5) Dwarka
[Explanation: The Gujarat government, in collaboration with Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL),
is set to make waves in the tourism industry by introducing India’s first submarine tourism
venture. This ambitious project aims to explore the mesmerizing marine life surrounding
Bet Dwarka, a sacred island off the coast of Dwarka city, steeped in mythological
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significance within Hinduism. Bet Dwarka is believed to house a submerged city created
by Lord Krishna himself. This mystical aspect adds an extra layer of intrigue to the
submarine tourism project, as it promises to unveil the secrets hidden beneath the waves.
Taking inspiration from the Titanic submersible expedition, the Gujarat submarine tourism
project is designed to offer a unique underwater experience. Tourists will have the
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opportunity to dive 100 meters below the sea surface in a specially designed submarine,
providing an up-close encounter with the rich marine life surrounding the island.]
2. National Street Food Festival 2023 concluded in which city?
1) Chennai 2) New Delhi 3) Noida 4) Ahmedabad 5) Surat
[Explanation: The three-day National Street Food Festival 2023 concluded at JLN Stadium
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in New Delhi. The street food festival was organized by the National Association of Street
Vendors of India NASVI. It is the first Zero Waste Street Food Festival in India. Stalls from
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22 Indian states along with from Turkey, Afghanistan and Nepal participated in the
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festivals. Shri Puri, congratulated the NASVI for conceptualizing the programme in alignment
with India’s Swachhata movement. The Minister appreciated NASVI for providing training
to 1,50,000 street vendors in food safety and hygiene.]
3. Which city will host the 12th Divya Kala Mela 2023?
1) Lucknow 2) Surat 3) Gandhinagar 4) Varanasi 5) Chennai
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[Explanation: he Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan),

under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, organised a
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distinctive event aimed at showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang
entrepreneurs and artisans from across the nation. The event, titled ‘Divya Kala Mela,’
took place in Surat, Gujarat, spanning from December 29, 2023, to January 7, 2024. The
primary objective of the ‘Divya Kala Mela’ is to contribute to the economic empowerment of
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)/Divyangjan. This initiative provides a unique platform for
marketing and exhibiting the diverse products and skills of Divyang entrepreneurs. The
event in Surat marks the 12th in the series that began in 2022, with previous editions held
in various cities across India.]
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4. The Sixth NABARD Craft Mela was inaugurated in which city?
1) Chennai 2) Hyderabad 3) Vijayawada 4) Noida 5) Pune
[Explanation: The sixth NABARD crafts mela began at Maris Stella College
Auditorium,Vijayawada. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD) is organizing the event to provide a platform for the promotion of traditional
handloom and handicraft products. Principal Secretary (Handlooms and Textiles) K.
Sunitha inaugurated the Mela in the presence of NABARD.Ms. Sunitha advised the artisans
to make their products in tune with the market demand. The NABARD is providing market
support to the rural artisans.]
5. India’s first all-girl Sainik School was opened in which city?
1) Vrindavan 2) Noida 3) Lucknow 4) Agra 5) Kanpur
[Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first all-girl Sainik School
in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. This groundbreaking event marks a
significant advancement in women empowerment and educational reform in India. The
Defence Minister hailed this initiative as a “golden moment in the history of women
empowerment.” The Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School, with a capacity of nearly
870 students, is part of a broader initiative to establish 100 new Sainik Schools across
India in partnership with NGOs, private entities, and state governments. This initiative
aligns with the objective of increasing educational opportunities for girls aspiring to join the
armed forces.]
6. According to Avatar Group’s Top Cities for Women in India (TCWI) 2023 study,
which city is the best city for women in India in 2023?
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1) Mumbai 2) Bangalore 3) Chennai 4) Hyderabad 5) Indore
[Explanation: Chennai emerged as the top Indian city for women in 2023 in terms of
inclusivity and conduciveness to working women, as per findings from diversity, equity,
and inclusivity consultant Avtar Group’s Top Cities for Women in India (TCWI) 2023. Tamil
Nadu cities topped both categories that the study covered – 49 cities in the million-plus
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population category and 64 cities in the less than a million-population category. Chennai
topped the million-plus category, and Tiruchirappalli came on top of the less than a million
categories. The southern state also had a total of seven cities featuring in the lists. Chennai
not only bags the prize as the top city for women in India among cities with a million-plus
population, but it also retains its SIS rank in the first place. Its IIS rate slipped by 1 and is
second to Bengaluru on this scale.]
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7. PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate country’s largest Global Trade show in which
city?
1) Noida
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2) Chennai 3) Lucknow 4) Gandhinagar 5) Hyderabad
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[Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the country’s largestGlobal

Trade show at Gandhinagar one day ahead of the VibrantGujarat Global Summit 2024.The
PM is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with World Leadersincluding the President of
Timor Leste and President of Mozambiqueat Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.He will then
hold a meeting with CEOs of top global corporations.]
8. Hockey India has named a 41-member core probable group for the junior women’s
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national coaching camp in which city?

1) Chennai 2) Bhubaneshwar 3) Bengaluru
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4) Kochi 5) New Delhi
[Explanation: Hockey India has named a 41-member core probable group for the junior
women’s national coaching camp that begins at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre,
Bengaluru. The players were picked based on their performances in the domestic
championships held in 2023. They will report to coach Tushar Khandker for a month-long
camp that concludes on February 6.]
9. Which of the following cities have been nominated for the International Wetland
City tag?
1) Indore 2) Bhopal 3) Udaipur
4) Both 1 & 2 5) All of the Above
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[Explanation: India has submitted nominations for three cities – Indore, Bhopal and
Udaipur – to receive the tag of ‘International Wetland City’ under the Ramsar Convention.
This recognition highlights efforts by cities to conserve urban and peri-urban wetlands.
The wetlands near the three nominated Indian cities sustain local populations. Indore has
the Sirpur Ramsar wetland site, Bhopal has the Bhoj Ramsar wetland, and Udaipur has
numerous scenic lakes that attract tourists. Conserving these vital urban wetlands through
appropriate policies and citizen participation makes the cities eligible for the Ramsar tag. It
demonstrates their commitment to wise use of wetlands for current needs and future
sustainable development. The wetland city accreditation also provides international
recognition for conservation efforts by the municipal authorities. India submitted these
first nominations after states collaborated with city municipalities on demonstrating strong
positive ties with wetlands.]
10. Narendra Modi has inaugurated the submarine optical fiber connection project
between which city and Lakshadweep islands?
1) Mumbai 2) Jammu 3) Bangalore 4) Kochi 5) Chennai
[Explanation: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated Kochi-Lakshadweep
islands submarine optical fiber connection (KLI-SOFC) project among various developmental
projects worth more than Rs 1,150 crore covering a wide range of sectors including
technology, energy, water resources, healthcare and education.The KLI-SOFC project
will lead to an increase in internet speed unlocking new possibilities & opportunities. For
the first time since independence, Lakshadweep will be connected through Submarine
Optic Fibre Cable. The dedicated submarine OFC will ensure a paradigm shift in
communication infrastructure in the Lakshadweep islands, enabling faster and more
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reliable internet services, telemedicine, e-governance, educational initiatives, digital
banking, digital currency usage, digital literacy etc.The Prime Minister assured the people
of Lakshadweep that the government will continue to take every possible step to ensure
their ease of living, ease of travel and ease of doing business. The Prime Minister highlighted
that “Lakshadweep will play a strong role in the creation of a Viksit Bharat”.]
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11. Which city hosted the first meeting of the maiden edition of Inland Waterways
Development Council (IWDC)?
1) Hooghly 2) Siliguri 3) Kharagpur 4) Kolkata 5) Panihati
[Explanation: The Inland Waterways Authority of India, operating under the Ministry of
Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), created history by hosting the inaugural meeting
of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) in Kolkata. This significant event,
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spearheaded by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal,
brought together representatives from waterway states, central government officials, and
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experts aboard the MV Ganga Queen. Ministers and officials from various state governments,
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the central government, and domain experts participated in the event. The primary focus
was on unveiling key initiatives, such as the “HaritNauka – Guidelines for Green Transition
of Inland Vessels” and the “River Cruise Tourism Roadmap 2047.” The inaugural IWDC
addressed critical issues in the development of India’s inland waterways. Key discussions
revolved around fairway development, private sector engagement, optimizing cargo transport
efficiency in Inland Water Transport (IWT).]
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12. In which city Uttar Pradesh government plans to install solar roofs on 25,000
households?
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1) Noida 2) Lucknow 3) Rampur 4) Varanasi 5) Shahjahanpur
[Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government is going to start a high-voltage campaign
very soon to install solar rooftops on 25,000 households in Varanasi city in just two months’
time in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting green and sustainable energy
practices in PM Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha constituency. The central and the state
governments, it is estimated, will have to shell out a subsidy of ?150 crore and ?75 crore
respectively to 25,000 households that purchase solar panels. A solar rooftop on-grid
system is a type of solar energy system connected to the main electrical grid. In this system
highly subsidized by the government, solar panels are installed on the roof of a building
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to convert sunlight into electricity.]
13. Where has Railways implemented AI for crowd control during the upcoming Magh
Mela?
1) Allahabad 2) Puri 3) Hyderabad 4) Mumbai 5) Prayagraj
[Explanation: The Indian Railways is set to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) for crowd
control management at stations in Prayagraj during the upcoming Magh Mela. This move is
seen as a rehearsal for the Maha Kumbh in 2025. As per an IANS report, at a recent
coordination meeting between railway officials and the district administration, it was
decided that devotees would be directed to 14 holding areas, including seven at Prayagraj
Junction, four at Prayag station, and three at Rambagh, as well as circulating areas. To
accommodate the heavy rush, additional bogies and Mela special trains will be operated.
Shuttle buses and e-rickshaws will be available to transport people from the station to the
mela area.]
14. Which of the following cities has declared the joint cleanest cities of India as part
of the Swachh Survekshan Awards?
1) Indore 2) Surat 3) New Delhi 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
[Explanation: Indore and Surat were declared the joint cleanest cities of India aspart of
the Swachh Survekshan Awards presented by President Droupadi Murmu.This was the
seventh time that Indore won the accolade of thecleanest city in India.Navi Mumbai which
came third in last year’s awards, retained itsposition.Saswad in Maharashtra got the
cleanest city award for urban centreswith less than 1 lakh population.Patan in Chhattisgarh
and Lonavla in Maharashtra were the secondand third cleanest cities in this
category.Varanasi and Prayagraj were adjudged cleanest Ganga Towns.MHOW
Cantonment Board in Madhya Pradesh was given the awardfor cleanest cantonment
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town.Union minister of housing and urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri andsecretary Manoj
Joshi were present in the dais when the cities wereawarded.Swachh Survekshan,
conducted by the union ministry of housingand urban affairs (MoHUA) under the Swachh
Bharat Urban Missionsince 2016, is the world’s largest urban sanitation and
cleanlinesssurvey.]
15. PM Modi has inaugurated country’s longest Sea Bridge Atal Setu in which city?
1) Chennai
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2) Noida 3) Surat 4) Mumbai 5) New Delhi
[Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri -
Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, India’s longest bridge and a major infrastructure project for Mumbai.
The 21.8 km long bridge also holds the distinction of being the longest sea bridge in the
country. Governor of Maharashtra Ramesh Bais, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy
Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar were present on the occasion. PM
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Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone of Atal Setu in December 2016. It has been
constructed at a total cost of over Rs 17,840 crore, as per MMRDA. The Japan International
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Cooperation Agency also sanctioned a loan of approximately 30,755 million yen for the
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project.]
16. For the first time, Artificial Intelligence will be used to identify the best marching
contingent in this year’s Army Day Parade in which city?
1) New Delhi 2) Varanasi 3) Lucknow 4) Noida 5) Gandhinagar
[Explanation: For the first time, Artificial Intelligence will be used to identify the best
marching contingent in this year’s Army Day Parade in Lucknow. The Indian Army will
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celebrate its 76th Army Day in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on January 15. The event is being
conducted out of the national capital for the second time as part of the Government of
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India’s initiative to take major events away from the national capital region to different parts
of the country.]
17. Asia’s largest civil aviation event, Wings India 2024 underway in which city?
1) New Delhi 2) Hyderabad 3) Noida 4) Surat 5) Bengaluru
[Explanation:Experience the future of aviation at Wings India 2024 where we celebrate
India’s rise as the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market from 18th to 21st January
2024 in Hyderabad, India. Explore global partnerships, engaging sessions, cutting-edge
innovation in the aviation sector, and splendid aircraft displays against the backdrop of
the Indian skyline. India’s domestic air passenger traffic is expected to touch 300 million
by 2030, almost two-fold from the 153 million in 2023.]
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18. India is hosting a year-long Ramayana festival from _______.
1) Lucknow 2) Varanasi 3) Ayodhya 4) Delhi 5) Surat
[Explanation:India is set to launch a year-long festival, seeking global connections through
the celebration of Ramayan and its cultural significance. Coinciding with the Ayodhya
Ram Temple inauguration, it marks the commencement of a cultural extravaganza uniting
the world through Ramayana. The festival is scheduled to commence from Delhi’s historic
Purana Qila (Old Fort) on January 18 and will traverse various cities such as Lucknow,
Ayodhya, and Varanasi. This marks the beginning of a cultural journey that will delve into
the rich tapestry of the epic Ramayana. Cultural activities are set to unfold in collaboration
with state governments at iconic places associated with the Ramayana, including Chitrakoot
in Madhya Pradesh, Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, Sitamarhi in Bihar, Hampi in Karnataka,
and Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu. Additionally, cities like Bhopal and Jaipur will also be
hosting events, making it a nationwide celebration.]
19. In which city PM Modi to inaugurate Boeing India’s tech centre campus?
1) Hyderabad 2) Bengaluru 3) Chennai 4) Kochi 5) Thiruvananthapuram
[Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Boeing’s state-of-the-art global
engineering and technology centre campus near Bengaluru. The Boeing India Engineering
and Technology Centre (BIETC) campus, situated at High-tech Defence and Aerospace
Park in Devanahalli, boasts a significant investment of Rs 1,600 crore, positioning it as
Boeing’s largest such venture outside the United States. In addition to inaugurating the
BIETC campus, Prime Minister Modi also launched the Boeing Sukanya Programme during
the event. This initiative is designed to facilitate the entry of more girls from across India
into the burgeoning aviation sector. The Boeing Sukanya Programme comprises several
components aimed at supporting and empowering girls and women in STEM fields and
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aviation careers.]
20. Which city has become the first city in the country to develop 3D urban spatial
digital twins?
1) Hyderabad 2) Surat 3) Varanasi 4) Lucknow 5) Kochi
[Explanation: Varanasi is poised to become the nation’s first city to develop 3D Urban
Spatial Digital Twins for all its wards. Previously, this initiative was launched in Jaipur as
a pilot project. Verma outlined that Varanasi’s 3-D Urban Spatial Digital Twin, part of the
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Varanasi Smart City program, will utilize “Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)” technology.
This endeavor aims to produce a comprehensive digital 3D urban spatial map covering
160 square kilometers of all wards in Varanasi. The Digital Twin will integrate with the
Kashi Integrated Command and Control Centre, enhancing the operational efficiency of
Water Resources, Municipal Corporation, Development Authority, Water Corporation, and
facilitating the planning of solid waste management, traffic, water distribution, and
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sewerage systems.]
21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the opening ceremony of
1) Varanasi
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6thKhelo India Youth Games in which city?
2) Lucknow 3) Chennai 4) Noida 5) Bhubaneshwar
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[Explanation: The 6th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games was inaugurated with
great enthusiasm by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The
opening ceremony witnessed not only the commencement of the much-awaited sporting
event but also the launch and foundation stone laying of significant projects in the
Broadcasting sector, valued at around Rs 250 crores. Prime Minister Modi graced the
event with his presence and participated in a vibrant cultural program. The highlight of the
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ceremony was the lighting of the Games’ torch, symbolizing the official inauguration of
Khelo India Youth Games.]
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22. The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has established a Technology Centre
of Excellence in which city?
1) Mumbai 2) Bengaluru 3) Hyderabad 4) New Delhi 5) Kolkata
[Explanation: The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has announced its plan to set
up a technology centre of excellence in Hyderabad, India. This move is expected to create
about 1,000 jobs a year and boost the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI)
sector in the city. The London Stock Exchange Group is a leading global financial market
infrastructure and data provider, serving customers in 190 countries and operating in 70
countries worldwide. It has over 2,000 issuers across 100 countries, and its benchmark
of USD 161 is linked to FTSE Russell indexes. With its extensive reach and influence in
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the global financial industry, LSEG continues to be a major player.]
23. Recently, World’s largest 300-foot lamp lit up in which city?
1) Varanasi 2) Ayodhya 3) Lucknow 4) Sabarimala 5) Indore
[Explanation: As the devoted city of Ayodhya eagerly counts down to the grand opening
of the Ram Temple on January 22, a spectacular celebration is set to unfold. In a remarkable
display, the world’s largest lamp, standing at an impressive 300 feet, will illuminate the
city adding a dazzling touch to the festivities. Comprising 1.25 quintals of cotton and 21,000
liters of oil, the lamp holds significance beyond its sheer size. Drawing a connection to the
festival of Diwali, Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya highlighted the historical resonance. He
stated, “When Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, people celebrated
the event as Diwali. We thought that we could start another Diwali at Ram Mandir as the
statue of Ram Lalla would be seated in Ayodhya.”]
24. Mansukh Mandaviya laid the foundation stone of a cancer hospital in which city?
1) Surat 2) Rajkot 3) Junagadh 4) Ahmedabad 5) Vadodara
[Explanation: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Chief Minister
Bhupendra Patel laid the foundation stone of Khodaldham Trust Cancer Hospital in Rajkot.
The Shree Khodaldham Trust (SKT), an organization for the Leuva Patel community, will
build a hospital and a cancer research center in Amreli village in Padadhari taluka of
Rajkot.PM Modi, while virtually addressing the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the
hospital, that 30 new cancer hospitals were developed in the state in last nine years.]
25. Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy to launch Light and Sound show in
which city?
1) Chennai 2) Noida 3) Surat 4) Hyderabad 5) New Delhi
[Explanation: Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy has launched a new Light and
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Sound show at the iconic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad. He also inaugurated the Facade
Illumination at the Fort. The department of culture informed that the two projects have been
taken up as part of improving facilities at the Golconda Fort and to enhance the tourist
experience.]
26. Air India has launched India’s first Airbus A350-900 flight from Bangalore to
which city?
1) Hyderabad 2) Chennai
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[Explanation: Private carrier Air India operated it first Airbus A350 aircraft, the first such
plane in the country, from Kempegowda International Airport to Mumbai, with 297
passengers onboard. The airline plans to operate the aircraft in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi,
Hyderabad and Mumbai. Air India launched the maiden scheduled commercial flight with
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India’s first Airbus A350-900 — also the first aircraft in the Newbold Air India livery—
from KIA.]
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Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah virtually launched e-bus services
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from New Delhi to which city?

1) Jammu 2) Surat 3) Indore 4) Varanasi 5) Ayodhya
[Explanation: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched e-
bus service in Jammu and distributed more than one thousand appointment letters for
Jammu & Kashmir Combined Examination-2024 and compassionate appointment through
video conferencing from New Delhi. Amit Shah also launched 100 fully air-conditioned e-
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buses in Jammu. This project has started with the operation and maintenance of these
buses for12 years at a cost of Rs 561 crore.]
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28. The 7th edition of PM Modi’s interactive program “Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024” to be
held in which city?
1) New Delhi 2) Hyderabad 3) Mumbai 4) Bangalore 5) Surat
[Explanation: The 7thedition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha
2024’ to be held on the 29th January, has recorded over one crore registrations on the
MyGov portal. In a release, Ministry of Education stated that this year, through the unique
interactive program over 4000 participants will be interacting with the Prime Minister.
According to the Ministry, the programme will be held in a town-hall format at Delhi’s
Bharat Mandapam. ]
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29. The 63rdCentral Geological Programming Board (CGPB) meeting washeld in which
city?
1) Bhopal 2) Kochi 3) Jaipur 4) Hyderabad 5) Bengaluru
[Explanation: The 63rd gathering of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB)
took place in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, with Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Ministry
of Mines, presiding. Notable participants included Shri Sanjay Lohiya, Additional Secretary
of the Ministry of Mines, and Shri Janardan Prasad, Director General of the Geological
Survey of India (GSI).The proposed Annual Programme for the ensuing Field Season year
2024-25 was presented for discussion. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) outlined
approximately 1055 scientific programs, including: 392 Mineral Development projects, 133
projects with mineral bias or Mineral Discovery Projects, 188 projects focusing on strategic
& critical and fertilizer minerals, 111 projects under Natural Hazard Studies/Public Good
Geoscience.]
11. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Which satellite was launched by ISRO on January 1, 2024?
1) Venus Orbiter Mission
2) X-ray Polarimeter Satellite Mission
3) Mars Orbiter Mission 2 4) Gaganyaan 3
5) Lunar Polar Exploration Mission
[Explanation: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) commenced the year 2024
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with the launch of the XPoSAT (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) on the first day of the year.
This was done after a successful 2023 where the research organisation created history
with the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 followed by the first solar mission - Aditya-
L1. It is India’s first XPoSat which aims to investigate the polarization of intense X-Ray
sources and study the enigmatic world of black holes.]
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2. Recently, Arcelor Mittal Partners with which institute to create Asia’s first
hyperloop facility?
1) IIT Kanpur 2) IIT Madras 3) IIT Guwahati 4) IIT Bombay 5) IIT Kharagpur
[Explanation:ArcelorMittal, in collaboration with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, has
initiated an alliance with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to estab-
lish Asia’s inaugural Hyperloop testing center. This groundbreaking facility is set to be
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erected at IIT Madras’ expansive Discovery Campus in Chennai, India.The partnership
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aims to harness the combined resources of ArcelorMittal and AM/NS India, channeling
their material and engineering expertise towards constructing India’s premier Hyperloop
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test track.]
3. Which country has launched its GSAT-20 on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket?
1) USA 2) China 3) Russia 4) India 5) France
[Explanation: For the first time, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) will launch a communication satellite on a SpaceX rocket. NewSpace
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India Ltd (NSIL), the ISRO’s commercial arm, announced. The launch is likely to take place
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in the second quarter of 2024. GSAT-20 is a high throughput Ka-band satellite, which
delivers high-speed broadband internet connectivity and digital video and audio trans-
mission.]
4. Which university will host the 2ndedition of Ministry of Education’s flagship event
R&D Innovation Fair IInvenTiv 2024?
1) IIT Delhi 2) IIT Hyderabad 3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Bombay 5) IIT Kharagpur
[Explanation: The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) will host the second
edition of Ministry of Education’s flagship event R&D Innovation Fair IInvenTiv 2024. This
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event will be held on January 19 and 20, 2024. IInvenTiv-2024 is a platform to highlight
the holistic impact of the research and innovation carried out by the top Higher Education
Institutes in our country. It seeks collaborative avenues among state universities, insti-
tutes, and industry to enhance the development and reach of innovations at the grassroots
level.]
5. Which organization has launched first “Direct-to-Cell Starlink Satellites?
1) NASA 2) SpaceX 3) ISRO 4) JAXA 5) ESA
[Explanation: SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, has initiated a new project in 2024 with the
launch of the initial set of Starlink internet satellites aboard the Falcon 9 spacecraft. These
satellites aim to offer direct-to-cell capabilities, allowing the possibility of accessing satel-
lite broadband directly on smartphones. This innovation is expected to address challenges
related to geographical features that typically hinder the provision of internet services.]
6. Which company has launched ‘GoRoga’, India’s 1st Anti-Stress Wearable?
1) Saksoft 2) GSS Infotech 3) Subex Limited
4) GlobalSpace Technologies 5) Ramco System
[Explanation: GlobalSpace Technologies unveils GoRoga - India’s first Anti-Stress wear-
able. GlobalSpace Technologies Ltd’s shares were up by 4.99 per cent after the company
unveiled ‘GoRoga,’ an anti-stress wearable, marking the company’s foray into digital
therapeutics.Manufactured and patented as RogaLife in the US, the software has been
entirely developed in India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. It promises to be an anti-
stress companion for individuals dealing with mild to severe stress and anxiety.]
7. A new plant species named “Polygonum Chaturbhujanum” has been discovered in
which tiger reserve?
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1) Pench Tiger Reserve 2) Bor Tiger Reserve
3) Kaziranga Tiger Reserve
4) TadobaAndhari Tiger Reserve 5) Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
[Explanation: A new plant species named Polygonum Chaturbhujanum has been dis-
covered at Gol Pahadi island of PTR. It is an herb. Six plant species endemic to India have
also been found in Pench. They are Aeginetaindica, Boerhaviacrispa, Habenariagibsonii
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var foetida, Iphigenia pallida, Petalidiumbarlerioides and Barleriagibsonii.]
8. What is the name of the robotic system introduced by Stanford University to
enhance bimanual mobile manipulation capabilities?
1) Medical robots 2) Fanuc 3) articulated robots
4) Diligent Robotics 5) Mobile ALOHA
[Explanation: A new AI system developed by researchers at Stanford University makes
impressive breakthroughs in training mobile robots that can perform complex tasks in dif-
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ferent environments. Called Mobile ALOHA (A Low-cost Open-source Hardware System
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for Bimanual Teleoperation) the system addresses the high costs and technical challenges
of training mobile bimanual robots that require careful guidance from human operators.]
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9. Which research institute has engineered plant cells to produce drugs for cancer?
1) IIT Madras 2) IIT Mandi 3) IIT Bombay 4) Both 1& 2 5) Both 2& 3
[Explanation: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and IIT Mandi research-
ers have metabolically engineered the plant cells of Nothapodytesnimmoniana to increase
the production of Camptothecin, which is used to treat cancer. The researchers from the
Plant Cell Technology Lab of IIT Madras have developed a genome-scale metabolic model
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for N. nimmoniana plant cells using Computational tools. This can be a major boost to
produce cancer-treating drugs as Camptothecin, the third most in-demand alkaloid, is
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commercially extracted in India from Nothapodytesnimmoniana, which is an endangered
plant.]
10. Which of the following has launched a new initiative called AI Odyssey to train
one lakh developers in India in the latest AI technologies and tools?
1) IBM 2) Microsoft 3) Google 4) Infosys 5) TCS
[Explanation: Microsoft has launched an initiative that aims to skill one lakh developers
in India in the latest AI technologies and tools.The program offers a comprehensive learn-
ing experience that helps developers acquire and demonstrate relevant skills needed to
execute critical projects using AI technologies that align with business goals and outcomes.
Through programs like AI Odyssey, Microsoft is offering opportunities for developers to
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build solutions for India’s growth and showcase their talent to solve real-world problems.]
11. Which Indian Institute of Spices Research has successfully developed a new granu-
lar lime-based Trichoderma formulation?
1) ICAR-IISR-Kozhikode 2) ICAR-IISR -Indore 3) ICAR-IISR -Pune
4) ICAR-IISR - Chennai 5) ICAR-IISR -Bangalore
[Explanation: ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (ICAR-IISR), Kozhikode has suc-
cessfully developed a new granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation. The formula-
tion named ‘Tricholime’, integrates Trichoderma and Lime into a single product, making
the application easier for the farmers. Trichoderma, being a fungal biocontrol agent, has
proven effective in suppressing several soil-borne plant pathogens and serves as a suc-
cessful biopesticide and biofertilizer in crop production. Recognizing the potential of Tri-
choderma and the challenges posed by traditional lime applications, the scientists at ICAR-
IISR developed ‘Tricholime’ to integrate lime and Trichoderma.]
12. Which institute has started the country’s first smart lab in its OPD block?
1) AIIMS Bhubaneswar 2) IIT Madras 3) IIT Mandi
4) AIIMS Delhi 5) AIIMS Jodhpur
[Explanation: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has launched the
country’s first Smart Lab, an automated platform designed to streamline patient care. The
AI-assisted laboratory allows patients to receive their test reports the same day, eliminat-
ing long wait times. Capable of conducting up to 90,000 tests daily, the Smart Lab uses
artificial intelligence to boost testing speed and accuracy.]
13. Which space agency has successfully tested a new rocket engine called the Ro-
tating Detonation Rocket Engine?
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1) ISRO 2) NASA 3) ESA 4) JAXA 5) ROSCOSMOS
[Explanation: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has successfully
tested a new type of rocket engine that could one day take a spacecraft to Mars. Called
Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE), the engine uses a new way of burning fuel to
produce thrust. It detonates the fuel in a series of explosions instead of burning it in a
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continuous stream. It can generate more efficient and powerful burns, which could propel
spacecraft to Mars in as little as four months. Currently, it takes engines around six months
to reach the Red Planet.]
14. What is the name of the indigenously designed state-of-the-art assault rifle re-
cently developed by DRDO?
1) Ugram 2) Akash 3) Nirgam 4) Astra 5) Nigram
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[Explanation: Ugram, a state-of-the-art assault rifle of the 7.62 x 51 mm calibre, was
launched by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Ugram, which
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means ferocious, has been developed and manufactured in collaboration with a private
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firm. It is designed for the operational requirements of armed forces, paramilitary and
state police forces. Dr Shailendra V Gade, Director General, Armament and Combat Engi-
neering Systems of the DRDO, unveiled the first operational prototype of the assault rifle
in Pune. Ugram weighs less than four kilograms and has an effective range of
500 metres.]
15. Which country has launched a new lotus-shaped satellite ‘Einstein Probe’ into
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space to observe mysterious transient phenomena in theuniverse?

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1) Japan 2) Russia 3) China 4) India 5) US
[Explanation: China sent a new astronomical satellite shaped like a lotus into space to
observe mysterious transient phenomena in the universe that flicker like fireworks. The
satellite named Einstein Probe (EP), which uses new X-ray detection technology inspired
by the functioning of a lobster eye, was launched by a Long March-2C carrier rocket at
3:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Xichang Satellite Satellite Launch Centre in southwest
China’s Sichuan Province. Weighing about 1.45 tonnes and as large as a full-size SUV,
the satellite is shaped like a lotus in full bloom and features 12 petals and two stamens.
The 12 ‘petals’ are 12 modules consisting of wide-field X-ray telescopes (WXT), while the
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two ‘stamens’ consist of two modules of follow-up X-ray telescopes (FXT).]
16. The first bilateral naval exercise ‘Ex-Ayutthaya’ was recently heldbetween India
and which country?
1) Bangladesh 2) Myanmar 3) Thailand 4) Japan 5) Singapore
[Explanation: The maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and Royal
Thai Navy has been named ‘Ex-Ayutthaya’, which symbolises the significance of two of
the oldest cities — Ayodhya in India and Ayutthaya in Thailand. Both these cities have
rich cultural ties and shared historical narratives dating back to several centuries. ‘Ex-
Ayutthaya’, which translates to ‘the invincible one’ or ‘undefeatable’, was conducted from
December 20-23, 2023. Indigenously built Indian naval ships Kulish and IN-LCU 56 par-
ticipated in the inaugural edition of the exercise. The Royal Thai Navy was represented by
His Thai Majesty’s Ship (HTMS) Prachuap Khiri Khan.]
17. Which country has become the fifth country to land a lunar missionafter SLIM
recently announced a soft landing?
1) Japan 2) China 3) India 4) US 5) Russia
[Explanation: Japan successfully joined the exclusive club of lunar explorers, as its
Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft touched down on the moon’s sur-
face, marking the country’s maiden lunar landing. This milestone makes Japan the fifth
nation in the world to accomplish such a feat. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
(JAXA) announced that SLIM had executed a soft landing on the lunar surface, a pivotal
moment in the country’s space exploration endeavours.]
18. Which Organization has developed a classification series calledInternational Clas-
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sification of Diseases (ICDs) to classify diseasesinternationally?
1) WHO 2) United Nations 3) NATO
4) UNICEF 5) World Bank
[Explanation: ICD 11 TM Module 2, Morbidity Codes, World Health Organization launch
event was held in New Delhi. The data and terminology relating to diseases based on
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Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani systems will now be included in the WHOs ICD11 classifica-
tion. The data and terminology relating to diseases based on Ayurveda, Siddha, and
Unani systems will now be included in the ICD11 classification of WHO. This effort will
lead to global uniformity in ASU (Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha) medicine as a code of
vocabulary defining diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a
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classification series called International Classification of Diseases (ICDs) to classify dis-
eases internationally.]
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Who has unveiled the Drishti 10 ‘Starliner’, India’s first indigenouslymanufactured
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)?

1) Manoj Pande 2) DG Rakesh Pal 3) Nitin Agarwal
4) Vivek Ram Chaudhari 5) R Hari Kumar
[Explanation: Adani Defence and Aerospace introduced the Drishti 10 Starliner Un-
manned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for the Indian Navy, manufactured within the country. The
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commencement ceremony, overseen by Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff
(CNS) of the Indian Navy, took place in the presence of 75 Navy personnel. The UAV
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embarked on its journey from Hyderabad to Porbandar, marking its induction into naval
maritime operations.]
20. Which institute has developed heat tolerant vaccine against current strains of
SARS-CoV-2?
1) IIT Kanpur 2) IIT Madras 3) IIT Bombay 4) IISC Bangalore 5) IIT Guwahati
[Explanation: Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Raghavan Varadarajan,
Professor at the Molecular Biophysics Unit (MBU), Indian Institute of Science (IISc),
Bengaluru and collaborators have been working on developing a heat-tolerant vaccine that
can offer protection against different strains of SARS-CoV-2 – both current and future
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variants. In a recent study published in npj Vaccines, they report the design of a synthetic
antigen that can be manufactured as a potential COVID-19 vaccine candidate. They show
that their vaccine candidate is effective against all current strains of SARS-CoV-2 and can
be quickly adapted for future variants as well.]
21. Which institute is set to open new campus at Kandy in Sri Lanka?
1) IIT Kanpur 2) IIT Delhi 3) IIT Madras 4) IIT Patna 5) IIT Gandhinagar
[Explanation: Sri Lanka’s Education minister Dr. SusilPremajayantha has emphasized
that a new campus of IIT Madras would be started in Kandy in Sri Lanka. Speaking exclu-
sively to Prasar Bharati Special Correspondent, theminister added that the proposal was
part of the Budget 2024presented by Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremasinghe in
hiscapacity as Finance Minister. He added that he held discussions with Director and
Deans of faculties at IIT Madras during his visit.]
22. Which organisation has invited people to send their names to the surface ofthe
Moon aboard the agency’s first robotic lunar rover VIPER?
1) ISRO 2) JAXA 3) NASA 4) CNSA 5) ESA
[Explanation: NASA has invited people to send their names to the surface of the Moon
aboard the agency’s first robotic lunar rover VIPER – short for Volatiles Investigating Polar
Exploration Rover. In its mission to the lunar South Pole, the rover will study the Moon’s
water and understand the environment where it plans to land the first woman and first
person of color under its Artemis program.]
23. Which of the following armed forces has declared 2024 as the ‘Year of Technology
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Absorption’ for Transformative change?
1) Indian Air Force 2) Indian Army 3) Border Security Force
4) Indian Navy 5) Indian Coast Guard
[Explanation: Lucknow will host its first parade, shifting from Delhi Cantonment for 76th
Indian Army Day on January 15. The day commemorates General KM Cariappa taking
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command in1949. The theme is ‘Year of Technology Absorption. General Manoj Pande
emphasizes transformative change through technology. PM Modi and President Murmu
extended wishes, praising the Indian Army’s professionalism and bravery in conflicts
and calamities.]
24. Which platform has signed MoU with NPCI International to expand UPI to coun-
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tries beyond India?
1) PhonePe
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2) Paytm 3) Google Pay India 4) Razorpay 5) BharatPe
[Explanation: Google India Digital Services (P) Limited and NPCI International Payments
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Ltd (NIPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the transformative impact
of UPI to countries beyond India. The MoU has three key objectives. First, it seeks to
broaden the use of UPI payments for travellers outside of India, enabling them to conve-
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niently make transactions abroad. Second, the MoU intends to assist in establishing UPI-
like digital payment systems in other countries, providing a model for seamless financial
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transactions. Lastly, it focuses on easing the process of remittances between countries by
utilizing the UPI infrastructure, thereby simplifying cross-border financial exchanges.]
25. Which of the following organization has unveiled the X-59 supersonic aircraft?
1) NASA 2) ISRO 3) Lockheed Martin
4) Both 1 & 3 5) Both 1 & 3
[Explanation: New York to London in just three and a half hours soon! The aeronautic
officials debuted a new X-59 supersonic aircraft which is capable of flying faster than the
speed of sound. The 100-foot-long and 30-foot-wide plane was rolled out by NASA and
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Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California. After launching in 1976 and experiencing ex-
pensive maintenance as well as a deadly crash in 2000, the Concorde, which had a top
speed of 1,350 miles per hour, was retired almost twenty years ago.]
26. Which company launched AX-3 mission to ISS with first Turkish astronaut?
1) SpaceX 2) Tesla 3) NASA 4) Boeing Co 5) ISRO
[Explanation: SpaceX launches Axiom Space’s Ax-3 mission to the International Space
Station The mission, Ax-3, is the third time Houston-based Axiom Space has sent paying
passengers to the I.S.S. During 16 days of orbit, the all-European crew will conduct 30
experiments and public outreach. The Ax-3 crew is led by Axiom chief astronaut Michael
López-Alegría (A dual U.S.-Spanish citizen and former NASA astronaut and ISS com-
mander).]
27. ICAI collaborates with which university to develop ‘Vision 2049’?

1) IIT Kanpur 2) IIM Ahmedabad 3) IISc Bangalore
4) IIT Madras 5) IIT Bombay
[Explanation: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), which is the world’s
largest accounting body, has initiated an exercise to develop a ‘Vision 2049’ document to
position itself as a globally recognised leader in the accounting profession.ICAI will cel-
ebrate its 100thyear of existence in the year 2049.ICAI Vision 2049 aims to empower char-
tered accountants as catalysts for economic progress, fostering a dynamic environment
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that seamlessly integrates with India’s overarching objectives.]
28. Which Organisation has regained contact with its ‘Ingenuity’ helicopter on Mars?
1) ESA 2) ISRO 3) JAXA 4) NASA 5) CNSA
[Explanation: NASA’s ground-breaking Mars helicopter mission has ended. It featured
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the miniature robot helicopter Ingenuity, known for being the first powered aircraft to fly
on another planet. The mission was initially planned for 30 days, however, it was ex-
tended nearly three years. Ingenuity’s journey involved 72 flights, covering a distance 14
times greater than anticipated. This tiny 1.8-kg solar-powered aircraft began its historic
venture in April 2021. It successfully hovered above the Martian surface and demonstrated
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the potential for new aerial exploration methods across the solar system.]
29.
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Transition (SIGHT) Programme, which has recently been in thenews?

1) Promoting renewable energy sources 2) Green hydrogen production
3) Supporting nuclear energy initiatives
4) Advancing carbon capture technologies 5) Promoting Gender Equality
[Explanation:Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme:
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electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production. In the initial stage, two dis-
tinct financial incentive mechanisms were proposed with an outlay of ? 17,490 crore up to
2029-30: Incentive for manufacturing of electrolysers, Incentive for production of green
hydrogen. Depending on the markets and technology development, specific incentive
schemes and programmes will continue to evolve as the Mission progresses. Implement-
ing agency: The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) would be the implementing agency
responsible for the scheme’s execution.]
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30. Which university is conducting the first human trials for Nipah virusvaccine?
1) University of Cambridge 2) Harvard University 3) IIT Madras
4) University of Oxford 5) IIT Delhi
[Explanation: In a ground-breaking initiative, researchers at the University of Oxford in
the United Kingdom have commenced the first-in-human vaccine trials for the deadly Nipah
virus. This initiative is a significant step forward in addressing the severe impact of the
virus on various Asian countries, including India. The trials will be conducted on 51 indi-
viduals aged 18 to 55 and are led by the Oxford Vaccine Group. The experimental vac-
cine, named ChAdOx1 NipahB, aims to combat the Nipah virus, a highly lethal disease
with a fatality rate of approximately 75%.]
31. Which of the following countries have conducted the Desert Knight exercise over
the Arabian Sea?
1) India 2) France 3) UAE 4) Both 1 & 2 5) All 1, 2 & 3
[Explanation: In a significant move towards strengthening military cooperation and ad-
dressing regional security concerns, India, France, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
conducted a major air exercise, named ‘Desert Knight’, over the Arabian Sea. This joint
exercise comes against the backdrop of rising global concerns over Houthi militants target-
ing commercial vessels in strategic waterways. The main focus of ‘Desert Knight’ was to
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enhance synergy and interoperability among the air forces of the participating countries.
The exercise aimed to foster a shared understanding of operational tactics and enhance
coordination in complex air scenarios.]
32. Recently the joint military exercise ‘Cyclone’ has started between Indiaand which
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country?
1) Japan 2) Egypt 3) Bangladesh 4) Thailand 5) Sri Lanka
[Explanation: India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone began in Anshas, Egypt,
on 22 January. This 11-day bilateral exercise will continue till 1 February. The Indian
Army Special Forces, comprising 25 personnel, reached Egypt to participate in the 2nd
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edition of India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone. The first edition of the Exer-
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cise was conducted in 2023 in India.]
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33. Where will be the India’s first research-based IIT satellite campus be established?
1) Mumbai 2) Varanasi 3) Bhopal 4) Jaipur 5) Ujjain
[Explanation: The first research- based IIT satellite campus in the country will be estab-
lished in Ujjain. This will be a unique institute of its kind in the country. A proposal to
establish a satellite campus in Ujjain was submitted to the Ministry of Education for ap-
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proval by IIT Indore in 2023. IIT Indore’s Deep-Tech Research and Discovery Campus
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(DRDC) is going to start soon in Ujjain. Ujjain will be a world-class research centre in
future technology, which will be set up at IIT Indore’s Deep-Tech Research and Discovery
Campus Ujjain.]
34. Who has become the first woman to hold the rank of Subedar in the Indian Army?
1) PreetiRajak 2) Punita Arora 3) Ruchi Sharma
4) Shanti Tigga 5) Priya Jhingan
[Explanation: Havildar PreetiRajak, a notable trap shooter, has made history by becom-
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ing the first woman within the Indian Army to be promoted to the rank of Subedar. Subedar
Rajak enlisted in the Army under the Corps of Military Police in December 2022. She
quickly emerged as a pioneer in the sports field, becoming the first outstanding female
athlete in shooting to join the Army as a Havildar. Rajak’s most notable achievement is
securing a silver medal during the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China.Currently
ranked sixth in India in the trap women’s event, she continues to show her skills at the
Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) ipreparation for the upcoming Paris Olympics in 2024.]
35. ISRO has developed which second generation distress warning transmitterfor
fishermen?
1) DAT-SG 2) Poem-3 3) Dishti-10 4) NAVIC 5) Xpo-5

[Explanation: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been at the forefront
of technological innovation, contributing significantly to various fields. One such notewor-
thy development is the second-generation ‘Distress Alert Transmitter’ (DAT-SG), a remark-
able advancement in satellite communication and navigation capabilities. Operational since
2010, the DAT-SG has become a crucial tool for fishermen at sea, allowing them to send
emergency messages and receive real-time acknowledgments.]
36. Which organization has flagged off its advanced meteorological satellite INSAT-
3DS?
1) ISRO 2) NASA 3) SpaceX 4) ESA 5) JAXA
[Explanation: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its latest
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meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS, marking a significant advancement in India’s space
capabilities. This satellite, designed to enhance weather forecasting and disaster man-
agement, represents a culmination of rigorous testing and collaboration between ISRO
and various stakeholders. The run-up to the launch of INSAT-3DS began with ISRO com-
pleting exhaustive tests and reviews of the satellite. On January 25, ISRO officially flagged
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off the satellite to the launch port at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, signal-
ing the commencement of pre-launch activities.]
37. Which of the following will be the world’s largest Ship that can run onthe green
hydrogen derivative?
1) Ane Maersk 2) Laura Maersk 3) Madrid Maersk
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4) MSC Irina 5) MSC Gulsun
[Explanation: Maersk unveils world’s largest methanol-powered vessel — almost eight
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times bigger than its pioneering predecessor. The Ane Maersk will soon begin its maiden
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voyage from South Korea to China, fuelled by green methanol. Maritime giant AP Moller-
Maersk has officially unveiled its new methanol-powered shipping container, the Ane
Maersk, which is the world’s largest vessel capable of running on the green hydrogen
derivative.]
38. A new report predicts that Generative AI (genAI) is poised to become a $100 billion
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industry by _________.
1) 2025 2) 2026 3) 2027 4) 2030 5) 2050
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[Explanation: A new report predicts that Generative AI (genAI) is poised to become a
$100 billion industry by 2026. Generative AI, or generative artificial intelligence, is a form
of artificial intelligence (AI) in which algorithms automatically produce content in the form of
text, images, audio, and video.Unlike traditional AI systems that are designed to recog-
nize patterns and make predictions, generative AI creates new content. Generative AI is
powered by foundation models (large AI models) that can multi-task and perform out-of-
the-box tasks, including summarization, Q&A, classification, and more.]
39. _________ has recently rescued fishermen hijacked by pirates along the east
coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden.
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1) INS Sumitra 2) INS Sumedha 3) INS Satpura
4) INS Sahyadri 5) INS Tarkash
[Explanation: For the second time in less than 36 hours, Indian warship INS Sumitra
has foiled a piracy attempt involving an Iranian fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea, while a
second platform INS Sharada played a key role in freeing a Sri Lankan fishing trawler
from Somalian pirates. INS Sumitra responded to a distress call from the Iranian boat Al
Naeemi in southern Arabian Sea approximately 850 nautical miles west of Kochi whereas
INS Sharada in collaboration with the Seychelles Defence Forces and Sri Lanka Navy
successfully in intercepted and rescued a Sri Lankan trawler Lorenzo Putha, 955 nautical
miles east of Mogadishu.]

12. SEMINARS AND MEETINGS

1. 82nd Indian History Congress was organized in which state?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Karnataka 3) Telangana 4) Madhya Pradesh 5) Rajasthan
[Explanation: The Kakatiya University will host the 82nd annual session of the
Indian History Congress (IHC) from December 28 to 30.
• Mridula Mukherjee, former Professor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, and
former Director of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, New Delhi, will be
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the chief guest at the inaugural session to be held at KU auditorium.]
2. Which country has officially become a full member of BRICS group of emerging
economies?
1) Argentina 2) Saudi Arabia 3) Egypt 4) Ethiopia 5) Iran
[Explanation: Saudi Arabia has officially become a full member of the BRICS group of
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emerging economies.
• The leaders of the five BRICS nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
- approved the group’s expansion in August by adding Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran,
Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.]
3. Who has officially marked the commencement of Russia’s 2024 BRICS
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chairmanship?
1) Joe Biden 2) Xi Jinping 3) Yevgeny Prigozhin
4) Vladimir Putin
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[Explanation: On January 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially marked the

commencement of Russia’s 2024 BRICS Chairmanship. During this handover, President
Putin emphasized the motto for the upcoming tenure, “Strengthening Multilateralism for
Equitable Global Development and Security.” This signifies Russia’s commitment to fostering
collaboration among the BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.]
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4. Who will be chief guest at Vibrant Gujarat Summit?

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1) Joe Biden 2) Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi 3) Petr Fiala
4) Vladimir Putin 5) Volodymyr Zelenskyy
[Explanation: The 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGS) is
set to take place in Gandhinagar from January 10 to 12, 2024. The theme for this edition is
“Gateway to the Future.” This biennial event serves as a crucial platform for global
policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, and investors to foster collaborations,
partnerships, and explore investment opportunities.
• The Prime Minister of Czech Republic Petr Fiala is expected to be the Guest of
Honour at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit to be held from January
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10-12 in Gandhinagar.]
5. _________ edition of World Tamils Economic Conference to be held in Chennai.
1) 06th 2) 07th 3) 08th 4) 10th 5) 12th
[Explanation: The 10th World Tamils Economic Conference and Global Economic Summit
will be held in Chennai on January 9 and January 10.
Nearly 50 speakers are expected to present papers in various sessions, including the
global economic situation - opportunities and challenges; start-ups and innovative projects;
funding and financial assistance; opportunities in healthcare projects and IT; communication
and artificial intelligence, and women empowerment through education and
entrepreneurship.]

6. Who has inaugurated the 58th DGsP/IGsP Conference 2023?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Amit Shah 3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Droupadi Murmu 5) Jagdeep Dhankhar
[Explanation: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the 58th DGsP/IGsP
Conference 2023 at Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur. The three-day Conference is
being held in hybrid mode with DGsP/IGsP and Chiefs of Central Police Organisations
attending physically from Jaipur and over 500 Police officers of various ranks participating
through video conferencing from across the country. The Union Home Minister distributed
Police Medals for Meritorious Service to IB officers and awarded trophies for the three
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best Police Stations.
Union Home Minister paid homage to the martyrs from Security Forces who had laid down
their lives in the service of the nation and commemorated their supreme sacrifice. Union
Home Minister highlighted that in 2023 the nation has entered the Amrit Kal and stressed
upon two important developments viz. the formulation of New Education Policy and
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enactment of 3 New Criminal Laws replacing British-era laws.]
7. Who will chair the ‘National PACS Mega Conclave’ in New Delhi?
4) Dharmendra Pradhan 5) Smriti Irani
[Explanation: Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the ‘National PACS Mega Conclave’ on
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‘Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The Mega
Conclave is being organized by the Ministry of Cooperation in collaboration with the National
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Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).]
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8. Who has addressed the 6th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave
(CSC) in Mauritius?
1) Ajit Doval 2) SagalaRatnayaka 3) Tarique Ahmed Siddique
4) Moeed Yusuf 5) Jake Sullivan
[Explanation: National Security Adviser AjitDoval participated in the 6th NSA-level Meeting
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of the Colombo Security Conclave in Port Louis, Mauritius. The National Security Advisers
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of Member Countries participated in the meeting along with senior delegates from
Bangladesh and Seychelles.]
9. Who will represent India at the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
to be held in Uganda?
1) Rajnath Singh 2) S. Jaishankar 3) Nitin Gadkari
4) DroupadiMurmu 5) Narendra Modi
[Explanation: Recently, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who hosted the 19th
Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Kampala, expressed his regret over the expulsion
of Indians by Idi Amin in the 1970s. He praised the achievements of the Indian diaspora
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in Uganda and lauded India’s role in the global south. The 19th Summit of the NAM was
held in Kampala, Uganda, with the theme of “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global
Affluence”. Uganda has taken over as chair from Azerbaijan, to run until 2027. The summit
adopted the Kampala Declaration, slamming Israeli military aggression and calling for the
implementation of the UN Security Council resolution to allow humanitarian aid into the
besieged Gaza Strip.
The External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India led the Indian delegation at the 19th NAM
Summit, calling for a sustainable solution to the Gaza crisis. He emphasised the need for
immediate relief in the humanitarian crisis and urged the prevention of the conflict’s spread
in the West Asian region.
The NAM was established in 1961 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.

SUMMIT COUNTRY
15th Egypt
16th Iran
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17 Venezuela
18th Azerbaijan
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10. Which country will host the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)
Summit?
1) Japan 2) USA 3) India 4) China 5) UK
[Explanation: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Global Partnership on Artificial
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Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. India is the lead chair of GPAI in 2024. The GPAI is an alliance
of 28 countries; the European Union adopted the ‘New Delhi Declaration’ of the GPAI.
The Prime Minister of India discussed the national AI portal, highlighting the AIRAWAT
initiative and raising concerns over the potential misuse of deep fake technology. YUVAi
was prominently featured at the GPAI Summit, and the winners of the YUVAi initiative and
start-ups showcased their AI models and solutions. The Prime Minister suggested using
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AI to make digital services available in local languages to increase digital inclusion.
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Responsible AI, data governance, future of work, and innovation and commercialization
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are the four different themes of four sessions organized in the GPAI.
The summit also included various side events showcasing AI progress and engaging in
discussions, such as industry panel discussions, workshops, research symposiums,
hackathons, and the Global AI Expo.]
11. Which country is set to chair and host the 46 th session of the UNESCO World
Heritage Committee?
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1) Saudi Arabia 2) China 3) Azerbaijan

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4) Bahrain 5) India
[Explanation: India to Chair UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee and Host 46th Session
in 2024. In a historic milestone for India, the nation is set to chair the UNESCO World
Heritage Committee and host its 46th session in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024.
UNESCO World Heritage Committee
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45th Saudi Arabia

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44th China
43rd Azerbaijan
42nd Baharain
12. Who will be the chief guest at the 55th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute
of Mass Communication (IIMC)?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Amit Shah 3) Raj Nath Singh
4) Ram Nath Kovind 5) Droupadi Murmu

[Explanation: The 55th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Mass

Communication (IIMC) was held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, January
10, 2024, with former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, gracing the occasion as
Chief Guest.]
13. Which country is set to host global meet on pulses after 18 years?
1) USA 2) Russia 3) Pakistan 4) Nepal 5) India
[Explanation: About 800 representatives of governmnents, as well as commercial and
non-profit organisations involved in the production and processing of pulses will attend
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the Global Pulse Convention to be held here at the Taj Palace Hotel in February. Jointly
organised by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd.
(NAFED) and the Global Pulse Confederation (GPC), the conference will see experts in the
field sharing their views and experiences with various stakeholders and policymakers.
Union Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh stated that pulses production has
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increased in India and the government is keen to learn and share practices globally. “It’s
a tricky task to keep the balance between the interest of the domestic farmers and the
consumers. The inter-Ministerial committee of the government discusses production,
distribution, and prices of pulses. It’s a challenging task. Despite the weather differences,
we managed to keep the prices reasonably low,” Mr. Singh stated, addressing a press
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conference on the event to be held between February 14 and 17.]
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The second International AYUSH Conference held in which city?
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1) Riyadh 2) New Delhi 3) Dubai 4) New York 5) Paris

[Explanation: Second International AYUSH Conference Inaugurated in Dubai, Focusing
on Holistic Healthcare for Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases. Running from January
13 to 15, the three-day event is dedicated to showcasing AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani,
Siddha, Homeopathy) as a reliable healthcare system for preventing and managing Non-
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Communicable Chronic Diseases (NCDs).

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The focal theme of the conference, “Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases – Prevention &
Management through AYUSH,” aims to highlight AYUSH as a prevention-oriented and
cost-effective approach to creating a disease-free society. With over 1500 experts expected
from India, the Middle East, Far East, Africa, Europe, Australia, and America, the conference
is set to become a global platform for discussions and collaborations in the field of traditional
medicine. V. Muralidharan, the Minister of State for External Affairs in the Government of
India, who was the chief guest at the inaugural event, expressed enthusiasm for the 2nd
International AYUSH Conference and Exhibition in his recent speech.]
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15. The 54 th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) will be held in
which country?
1) India 2) France 3) USA 4) Switzerland 5) Canada
[Explanation: The 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, set for January
15 to January 19, 2024, in Davos, Switzerland, brings forth a compelling narrative as
India claims a spotlight under the overarching theme, “Building Trust”. WEF’s chosen
workstreams resonate with India’s vision—growth, carbon neutrality, sustainability, robust
economy, and the concept of “VasudhaivaKutumbakam: The World Is One Family,”
championed by India during its G20 Presidency. India’s presence at Davos reinforces its
status as a resilient global economy and a preferred investment destination.]

16. Which country has accepted Ukrainian President Zelenskiy’s plea to host global
peace summit?
1) Switzerland2) France 3) Germany 4) India 5) USA
[Explanation: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has secured Switzerland’s
agreement to host a global peace summit aimed at resolving the conflict sparked by Russia’s
incursion into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Switzerland, known for its neutrality and past
mediation roles, will facilitate talks to find a resolution.]
17. Who has chaired the 11th meeting of the NESAC in Shillong?
1) Amit Shah 2) Himanta Biswa Sarma 3) Gulab Chand Kataria
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4) Smriti Irani 5) Piyush Goyal
[Explanation: The 11th meeting of NESAC Society was held on 19th Jan, 2024 at
Meghalaya State Convention Centre, Shillog under the Chairmanship of Shri Amit Shah Ji,
Hon’ble Union Home and Cooperation Minister and the President of NESAC Society. The
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meeting was attended by all the distinguished members of NESAC Society. Meeting was
also attended by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Union Minister of DONER and Chief
Ministers of NE states. Senior officials from Union Home, Road, Railways and DONER
Ministries attended the meeting as Special Invitees.
Shri S. Somanath, Secretary, Department of Space and the Vice President of NESAC Society
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welcomed all the distinguished members and special invitees to the 11th meeting of the
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NESAC Society. Dr. S.P. Aggarwal, Director, NESAC and the Secretary of the Society
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presented the Action Taken Report, achievements and status of projects and activities taken
up since the 10th meeting of the Society. He also presented the Annual Reports and Audited
Statement of Accounts for the approval of the Society.]
18. Which country has been elected as the 1st Vice Chair of Fisheries Management
Sub-Committee?
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1) India 2) China 3) Sri Lanka 4) Bangladesh 5) Myanmar

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[Explanation: India has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the United Nations Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Management. India’s role in
this committee as a representative of least developed and developing countries in the field
of fisheries and management will determine the direction of the sector.
India will serve as a member of the global Bureau of Fisheries and Management for the
first time in 57 years. The Indian Embassy in Italy has given this information. This will
prove especially important in the case of artisanal and small scale fisheries. The embassy
also stated that India will work as a member of the FAO Fisheries Bureau on ‘Capture
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Fisheries’ for the first time in 57 years.]
19. Who has chaired the first National Conference on Promotion of Seaweed Cultivation
held in Gujarat?
1) Narendra Modi 2) Amit Shah 3) ParshottamRupala
4) Arjun Munda 5) Piyush Goyal
[Explanation: Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri
ParshottamRupala chaired the National Conference on Promotion of Seaweed Cultivationon
at Kutch, Gujarat.
The conference aims to implement seaweed cultivation on a pan-India basis and emphasise
the promotion of seaweed cultivation. This is the first national conference on seaweed
cultivation which is an alternate for employment generation of seaweed products.]

13. SPECIAL DAYS

1. Global Family Day is celebrated every year on ________.
1) January 01 2) January 02 3) January 03 4) January 04 5) January 05
[Explanation: Global Family Day, celebrated annually on January 1, marks a
universal commitment to peace, unity, and the shared values of humanity. The theme for
2024, “Embracing Diversity, Strengthening Families,” is a call to celebrate our
differences while acknowledging the fundamental bonds that connect us. It’s an invitation
to recognize the diverse tapestry of human experience and how it contributes to the strength
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of familial bonds worldwide.]
2. World Introvert Day is observed every year on ________.
[Explanation: January 2, is celebrated as World Introvert Day. It was created by German
psychologist Felicitas Heyne who frequently wrote on introversion.This international
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celebration is observed to recognize and celebrate introverts around the world. In a world
built for extroverts, World Introverts Day is a breath of fresh air, a reminder that our stillness
is not shyness, but a wellspring of creativity, observation, and depth. It is the ideal day to
honor introverts by giving them the time and space they require.]
3. World Braille Day is observed every year on ____________.
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[Explanation: World Braille Day, celebrated annually on 4thJanuary, since 2019, is
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observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in
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the full realization of the human rights for blind and partially sighted people. Braille is a
tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using six dots to represent
each letter and number, and even musical, mathematical and scientific symbols. Braille
(named after its inventor in 19th century France, Louis Braille) is used by blind and partially
sighted people to read the same books and periodicals as those printed in a visual font.]
4. World Day of War Orphans is celebrated every year on ________.
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[Explanation: On January 6, 2024, the world will observe the World Day of War Orphans,
a day dedicated to highlighting the struggles and needs of the most vulnerable victims of
war – the children. This year, World Day of War Orphans is marked with two powerful
themes: “Orphan Lives Matter” and “Standing Up for War-Affected Children.”
These themes are a clarion call for global attention and action to support and protect war-
affected children.]
5. Earth’s Rotation Dayobserved every year on __________.
[Explanation: Every year, Earth Rotation Day is celebrated on January 8. It’s a day
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dedicated to recognizing the pivotal discovery of Earth rotation on its axis. The theme to
observe Earth Rotation Day in 2024 is ‘Honoring the Discovery of Our Planet’s
Movement’. The concept of Earth rotation dates back to ancient Greece in 470 BC.
However, it wasn’t until 1851 that French physicist Léon Foucault provided concrete proof
with his famous pendulum experiment.]
6. PravasiBharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on _____.
[Explanation: PravasiBharatiya Divas (PB4) is celebrated on 9th January every year
since 2003 to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of
India. January 9 was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion since it was on this day
in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi, the greatest Pravasi, returned to India from South Africa,
led India’s freedom struggle and changed the lives of Indians forever.]

7. World Hindi Day, also known as Vishwa Hindi Divas, is celebrated on _____.
[Explanation: World Hindi Diwas Day, also known as Vishwa Hindi Diwas, is celebrated
with great enthusiasm around the world and by people in the country on January 10
every year. The day is observed to promote the Hindi language worldwide. It was first
observed in 2006 by then-Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. It marks the day when
Hindi was first spoken in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1949.]
8. DPIIT organizes Startup India Innovation Week 2024 from _____to ____.
1) January 09 to 17 2) January 10 to 18 3) January 10 to 20
4) January 11 to 19 5) January 11 to 20
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[Explanation: With an aim to bring together the country’s startups, entrepreneurs,
investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders, the Department for Promotion of Industry
and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is organising the Startup
India Innovation Week 2024 from 10thJanuary 2024 to 18thJanuary 2024 to celebrate the
Indian Startup Ecosystem and the National Startup Day (16thJanuary 2024).]
9. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is celebrated every year on _______.
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[Explanation: In 2007, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day was declared by
the United States Senate to be celebrated on January 11.The then President Barack Obama
dedicated the entire month of January 2010 for raising awareness about
humantrafficking.NationalHuman Trafficking Awareness Day is observed every year to
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raise awareness about the plight of the victims and thepractices that can be regularised in
order to save these lives.]
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National Youth Day is celebrated every year on _____.
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1) January 10 2) January 9 3) January 12 4) January 15 5) January

[Explanation: National Youth Day observed every year on January 12thin India, is not
just a day of celebration but a day of inspiration and reflection on the teachings and ideals
of one of the greatest spiritual leaders and philosophers of India, Swami Vivekananda.
This day commemorates his birth anniversary and recognizes his significant contributions
to Indian society and the world.]
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11. National Road Safety Week, a key initiative in India, is observed annually from
____to _____.
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1) January 13 to 18 2) January 11 to 17 3) January 12 to 18
4) January 14 to 20 5) January 15 to 21
[Explanation: National Road Safety Week, a crucial initiative in India, is observed annually
from January 11 to 17. The 2024 observance marks the 35thyear of this vital campaign.
Aimed at raising awareness about road safety, this week-long event plays a significant
role in educating citizens about responsible driving, pedestrian safety, and the need for
improved road infrastructure.]
12. World Tamil Diaspora Day is observed every year on ___________.
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[Explanation: Tamils from about 58 countries participated in the two-day World Tamil
Diaspora Day celebrations.It is organised by the Government of Tamil Nadu.Tamils who
excelled in 8 categories namely Tamil literature, Education, Social Development, Women,
Business, Science and Technology, Sports and Medicine were honoured by the Tamil
Nadu Chief Minister.]
13. Indian Army Day is observed every year on ______.
[Explanation: The Indian Army was officially established on 1 April 1895. India got its
first Army Chief in 1949. On 15 January 1949, Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa took over the
first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Butcher, the last British
Commander-in-Chief of India. This year, India is celebrating its 75th Army Day on 15
January.]

14. National Startup Day is observed every year on _____________.

[Explanation: National Startup Day is celebrated annually on January 16 to recognizeand
promote India’s startup ecosystem.He declared January 16 as National Startup
Day in 2021. He has called startups the “backbone” of India and theengine that willpower
the country’s economic growth.The Central government has planned several events to
celebrateNational Startup Day across the country as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav.]
15. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is observed every year on _______.
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[Explanation: January 17 commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind
Singh,the tenth and final Guru among the Sikh Gurus. Born on December 22,1666, in
Patna, Bihar, according to the Julian calendar, Guru GobindSingh is celebrated for his
significant contributions to Sikhism.]
16.
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Penguin Awareness Day is celebrated every year on ___________.
[Explanation: Penguin Awareness Day is celebrated every year on January 20. In 1972,
Gerry Wallace of Alamogordo, California wrote the event of Penguin Awareness Day on
his wife Aleta’s calendar. Since then, this day has been observed.Penguins are the adorable
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flightless birds known for their beautiful calm nature, their adorable waddling and their
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beautiful appearances. Penguins waddling with their group in icy lands is one of the most
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popular images that we come across. Penguins mainly live in the Southern Hemisphere.]
17. “Parakram Diwas” (Courage Day) is celebrated every year on _____.
[Explanation: India paid its respects to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on
the occasion of his birth anniversary, also observed as “Parakram Diwas”, or the Day of
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Valour.In 2021, the inaugural event took place at Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata. In 2022,
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a hologram statue of Netaji was unveiled at India Gate, and in 2023, 21 largest unnamed
islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands were named after the 21 Param Vir Chakra
awardees.]
18. National Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on ______.
[Explanation: National Girl Child Day 2024, observed annually on January 24th
in India, plays a pivotal role in highlighting the importance of empowering girls and
addressing the challenges they face in society. Initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women
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and Child Development, this day marks a commitment to promote gender equality,
empower girls, and protect their rights.The first NGCD was celebrated with the theme
“Saving our Girls: Educating our Girls.”]
19. The International Day of Education, celebrated on______.
[Explanation: Back in 2018, the United Nations decided that January 24 would be the
International Day of Education. This decision was made by 59 countries who wanted
to highlight the importance of education. Since then, every January 24 has been a day to
recognize and celebrate the significance of education worldwide.This year, the focus is
on “Learning for lasting peace.” The idea is that education can transform us, giving us the
knowledge and skills to be peacemakers in our communities.]

20. National Voters’ Day is celebrated every year on ______.

[Explanation: Election Commission of India is celebrating 14thNational Voters’ Day (NV4)
on 25thJanuary 2024. Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu will be the Chief
Guest at the national function being organized in New Delhi by the Election Commission of
India. Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge), Shri Arjun Ram
Meghwal will grace the function as Guest of Honour. The event will also be attended by
Heads and representatives of Election Management bodies viz. Maldives, Philippines,
Russia, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan. Dedicated to the voters, NVD 2024 theme - ‘Nothing
Like Voting, I Vote For sure’ is a continuation from last year’s theme.]
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21. National Tourism Day is celebrated every year on _____.
[Explanation: National Tourism Day is observed on January 25th each year. This day is
earmarked to foster awareness among the international community about the importance
of tourism and its social, cultural, political, and economic values. The theme for this year is
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‘Sustainable Journeys, Timeless Memories.’ It emphasises the concept of responsible
and mindful travel. As a part of this day, seminars, cultural events, and other programmes
are organised by the central government.]
22. International Customs Day is celebrated every year on ______.
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[Explanation: International Customs Day is observed annually on January 26. This
tradition dates back to 1953, when the Customs Cooperation Council (CCC), now known
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as the World Customs Organization (WCO), designated this date to honour the work of
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customs officials. This year’s theme, “Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners
with Purpose,” emphasizes the evolving nature of customs work and the importance of
collaboration with various stakeholders.]
23. National Geographic Day is observed every year on __________.
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[Explanation: National Geographic Day 2024 is celebrated on January 27 every year.

National Geographic Day is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the rich history
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and contributions of the National Geographic Society in the fields of geography, natural
science, and exploration. Marked annually, this day commemorates the society’s
commitment to exploring and understanding our planet. As we approach National
Geographic Day 2024, let’s delve into the significance of this day and the remarkable
achievements of the National Geographic Society.]
24. World Leprosy Day is celebrated on _____.
1) Last Sunday of January 2) Last Monday of January
3) Last Wednesday of January
4) Last Friday of January 5) Last Saturday of January
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[Explanation: World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January, acrossthe
globe. Therefore, it was observed on 28 January, this year.However, in India, this day is
annually celebrated on 30 January.The theme for this year is ‘Beat Leprosy’. People in
the country are getting ready to celebrate the day and createawareness about leprosy so
that more people can help out. Individualsacross the globe unite to understand and gather
more information aboutleprosy. It is a condition that affects the skin and nerves.]
25. Martyr’s Day is celebrated every year on _______.
[Explanation: On January 30, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram
Godse. His death anniversary is observed as Martyrs’ Day or Shaheed Diwas. The day
is also dedicated to paying tribute to the brave soldiers of India who sacrificed their lives
for their motherland.]
14. SPORTS
1. Who among the following broke the world record in women’s 5 km marathon held
at CursadelsNásos in Barcelona?
1) Beatrice Chebet 2) Ejegayehu Taye 3) Lilian KasaitRengeruk
4) Medina Eisa 5) Joy Cheptoyek
[Explanation:In a spectacular display of athletic prowess, Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet
concluded her remarkable year by smashing the world record for the women’s 5 km
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marathon at the CursadelsNassos in Barcelona. Clocking an astounding 14:13, Chebet
outpaced her competitors and bettered the previous record by six seconds, setting the
stage for a memorable achievement. Although subject to World Athletics’ ratification
procedure, this victory marks a triumphant end to Chebet’s stellar 2023 campaign.]
2. Recently; David Warner has announced retirement from ODI cricket; He belongs
to which country?
1) England
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2) Australia 3) India 4) New Zealand 5) South Africa
[Explanation:On New Year’s Day, Australian cricket stalwart David Warner officially
announced his retirement from ODI cricket. This announcement came just before his final
Test match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Warner, a two-time Cricket
World Cup champion, chose this significant moment to close the chapter on his remarkable
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ODI career.]
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Who has bagged girls’ under-19 2023 Scottish Junior Open title at Edinburgh?
1) Anahat Singh 2) Robyn McAlpine 3) Joshna Chinappa
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4) Dipika Pallikal Karthik 5) Tanvi Khanna

[Explanation:Talented Indian teenager Anahat Singh produced a dominant performance,
bagging the girls’ under-19 title at the 2023 Scottish Junior Open squash held in Edinburgh.
Anahat claimed a 11-6, 11-1, 11-5 victory over home favourite Robyn McAlpine in the
final.It capped off a spectacular year for Delhi’s Anahat, who recorded the under-19 and
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senior National championship double and won the mixed doubles bronze along with Abhay
Singh both at the Asian Games and in the inaugural Asian Mixed Doubles Championships.]
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4. Who will be leading the men’s and women’s teams respectively in the FIH Hockey5s
World Cup?
1) Simranjeet Singh 2) Rajni Etimarpu 3) Harmanpreet Singh
4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
[Explanation: Simranjeet Singh and Rajni Etimarpuwas led the men’s and women’s
sides respectively as Hockey India named the Indian teams for the FIH Hockey5s World
Cup held in Muscat, Oman.Experienced goalkeeper Rajni had defender Mahima
Chaudhary as her deputy, while Mandeep Morwas the vice-captain of the men’s team.
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The women’s team also comprises Bansari Solanki as the second goalkeeper, with
AkshataAbasoDhekale and Jyoti Chhatri as defenders.]
5. Who among the following is set to retire the iconic No.10 Argentina jersey?
1) Lionel Messi 2) Cristiano Ronaldo 3) Neymar
4) Kylian Mbappé 5) David Beckham
[Explanation: The Argentina Football Association is set to retire the jersey No. 10 worn
by Lionel Messi once he ends his international career.Lionel Messi, who won the World
Cup in 2022, has made 180 appearances for Argentina, scoring 106 goals.This, however,
won’t be the first time that Argentina have tried to retire the no.10 jersey. In 2002, they had
tried to retire the no.10 jersey in the honour of Diego Maradona, who also wore the same
number on his jersey.]

6. Who has officially finished 2023 as the top scorer of the year in football?
1) Lionel Messi 2) Pele 3) Diego Maradona
4) Cristiano Ronaldo 5) Johan Cruyff
[Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo was ended the year as the world’s top goal scorer after
scoring his 54th goal of 2023 in Al Nassr’s 4-1 victory at Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro
League. It is the fifth time Ronaldo will finish the year as the world’s top scorer, having
also done so in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015 when at Real Madrid. His 54 goals is the
most Ronaldo has scored in a calendar year since netting 55 in 2016, when he won one of
his five Ballon d’Or awards.]
7. Who has won the 17th World Championship Title?
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1) Magnus Carlsen 2) Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 3) R. Praggnanandhaa
4) Hikaru Nakamura 5) Alexander Grischuk
[Explanation: Magnus Carlsen grabbed his 17thWorld Championship title the 7thin blitzby
scoring 16/21 points at the World Blitz event in Samarkand. After losing his first game of
the day, against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Carlsen grabbed six wins in a row to retake the
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sole lead. Two draws in the final rounds allowed him to outscore Daniil Dubov by a half
point.]
8. Who among the following has won Pubity Sport Men’s and Women’s Athlete of
Year 2023 Award?
1) Lionel Messi 2) Virat Kohli 3) Aitana Bonmati
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4) Coco Gauff 5) Both 2 & 3
[Explanation: Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli rounded off his brilliant 2023 with
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the Pubity Athlete of The Year award after he defeated Argentine football
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superstar Lionel Messi 78-22 in the final vote count.Other sportspersons in the poll
were the likes of Novak Djokovic, Pat Cummins, LeBron James, Erling Haaland, Cristiano
Ronaldo and Max Verstappen.]
9. Which cricket team tops the world’s No. 1 team in the ICC Test rankings?
1) India 2) England 3) Australia 4) New Zealand 5) West Indies
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[Explanation: “Australia’s impressive run at home against Pakistan helped them take the
crown of the No. 1 Test team once again, having last held the spot briefly following their
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WTC Final victory”. In the previous update, India had more points in their kitty despite
being tied with Australia at 118 rating points each. But the drawn series in South Africa
meant India were leapfrogged by Australia.]
10. Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from Test cricket, he hails from
which country?
1) Australia 2) New Zealand 3) South Africa
4) England 5) Ireland
[Explanation: Amidst the talk around T20 taking precendence over Test cricket in South
Africa, swashbuckling batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from the
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longest format of the game. Klaasen, who was among the top run getters for South Africa in
last year’s ODI World Cup, wasn’t a regular in the red ball setup. Having made his debut
in 2019, the 32-year-old only had four Test matches under his belt.]
11. Which country has won the 2024 United Cup tennis tournament?
1) Poland 2) Germany 3) Spain 4) Indonesia 5) Switzerland
[Explanation: Germany defeated Poland 2–1 in the tennis final to win the 2024 United
Cup. Germany won the title after Alexander Zverev saved two match points in his singles
tie against Hubert Hurkacz. All five of Germany’s matches were decided by the final mixed
doubles match, with Zverev playing singles and doubles in all the ties. The final was held
at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney, Australia.]

12. Hockey India has named a 41-member core probable group for the junior women’s
national coaching camp in which city?
1) Chennai 2) Bhubaneshwar 3) Bengaluru
4) Kochi 5) New Delhi
[Explanation: Hockey India has named a 41-member core probable group for the
junior women’s national coaching camp that begins at the Sports Authority of India
(SAI) Centre, Bengaluru.The players were picked based on their performances in the
domestic championships held in 2023. They will report to coach Tushar Khandker for
a month-long camp that concludes on February 6.]
13. Which country have slipped to second spot in ICC Test Ranking?
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1) Australia 2) India 3) England 4) South Africa 5) New Zealand
[Explanation: India slipped to the second spot in the table as Australia reign the ranking
table. England and South Africa are in the third and fourth spots respectively. West Indies,
who used to rule the roost in the 1970s and 80s, have been on a steep decline in the
recent past and are currently placed eighth. Bangladesh and Zimbabwe bring up the rear
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with the ninth and 10th spots, respectively.]
India’s first multisport beach games are organized at which State /Union Territory?
1) Lakshadweep 2) Goa 3) Diu
4) Ladakh 5) Chandigarh
[Explanation: The Beach Games 2024, the first multi-sports beach games in India,
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organized at the pristine blue flag certified Ghoghla Beach in Diu concluded with landlocked
Madhya Pradesh emerging overall champion, topping the medal tally with a total of 18
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medals, including an impressive haul of 7 golds.]
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15. Who among the following has created history by becoming the first batsman to
score five centuries in T20 Internationals (T20Is)?
1) Rohit Sharma 2) Virat Kohli 3) KL Rahul
4) Shubman Gill 5) Suryakumar Yadav
[Explanation: India skipper Rohit Sharma became the first batter in T2O international
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history to get 5 centuries with his ton against Afghanistan in the 3rd T20I against
Afghanistan. Sharma, who had scored back to back ducks in the first 2 matches in the
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series, came roaring back to form with a century in 64 balls which was peppered with 10
fours and 6 sixes.]
16. Who became India’s No. 1 chess player after defeating world champion Ding
Liren at the Tata Steel Masters?
1) R Praggnanandhaa 2) D Gukesh 3) Vaishali Rameshbabu
4) Abhimanyu Mishra 5) Arjun Erigaisi
[Explanation: Indian chess ace R Praggnanandhaa overcame world champion Ding Liren
in the fourth round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in the Netherlands. The victory
also made Praggnanandhaa the top-rated Indian player, beating the record of Viswanathan
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Anand. He now has 2748.3 points in the FIDE live ratings, beating the 2748 of
Anand.Praggnanandhaa had also beaten Liren at the 2023 Tata Steel tournament.]
17. Who has been named the Best Balkan Athlete of the year for a record 8thtime?
1) Nikola Jokic 2) Novak Djokovic 3) AlexandarVezenkov
4) MiltiadisTentoglou 5) Ivana Spanovic
[Explanation: Novak Djokovic was named the Best Balkan Athlete of the year for a record
eighth time, ahead of NBA star Nikola Jokic. The 36-year-old Djokovic won three Grand
Slam titles in 2023 to take his record tally to 24, while Jokic was named the NBA Finals
MVP after leading the Denver Nuggets to the title. Both are from Serbia. This was the 50th
anniversary edition of the Balkan poll, which is traditionally conducted by the national
news agencies of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia,
Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Turkey.]

18. Who has won the Dakar Rally for the fourth time and became the oldest winner of
the race?
1) Carlos Sainz 2) Harith Noah 3) Stéphane Peterhansel
4) Sebastien Loeb 5) Lando Norris
[Explanation: Carlos Sainz, at the age of 61, has made history by winning the Dakar
Rally for the fourth time. His latest victory in the 2024 rally marks him as the oldest winner
of this gruelling race. Sainz, also known as ‘El Matador’, is renowned for his extraordinary
skills and endurance in one of the most challenging motorsport events in the world.The
victory of Sainz and Audi in the Dakar Rally signals a transformative era in rally racing,
where experience, skill, and innovative technology combine to conquer some of the most
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challenging racing conditions in the world.]
19. Who was the first Indian woman to be awarded the Arjuna Award for Equestrian
Sports?
1) Divyakriti Singh 2) Antim Panghal 3) Sheetal Devi
4) NaoremRoshibina Devi 5) Aditi Gopichand Swami
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[Explanation: In a historic moment for Indian sports, the accomplished equestrian athlete,
Divyakriti Singh, has been conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award, making her the
first woman from Rajasthan to achieve this honour. The award was presented in a grand
ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Her dedication
and prowess were on full display when she played a pivotal role in securing the Gold
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Medal for the Indian Dressage team at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.]
20. National Film Award winner AyushmannKhurrana to play ______in sports biopic.
1) Sachin Tendulkar
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4) Kapil Dev 5) Muttiah Muralitharan

[Explanation: Bollywood superstar AyushmannKhurrana, a National Film Award winner,
will reportedly play former India captain Sourav Ganguly in a sports biopic. Ayushmann,
who is rumored to bat left-handed, will undergo months of intense cricket training before
beginning the shooting. The shooting is likely to start during the third or fourth quarter of
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2024. VikramadityaMotwane will direct the sports drama. He is known for hit movies like
Udaan and Lootera.]
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21. Who has become the first female referee at Asian Cup?
1) Stephanie Frappart 2) Yoshimi Yamashita 3) Rebecca Welch
4) Neuza Back 5) Karen Díaz
[Explanation: Yoshimi Yamashita became the first female referee at the Asian Cup when
she handled the game between Australia and India. The Asian Football Confederation
described it as a “landmark appointment.” The 37-year-old Yamashita, who earned her
FIFA refereeing badge in 2015, was Japan’s first professional female referee and has
officiated games in her country’s top division, the AFC Cup and Asian Champions
League.She was among 36 referees at the World Cup in 2022, but did not take charge of
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any games. Instead, she was a fourth official for six matches at the tournament, also in
Qatar.]
22. Which team have become the champions of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 in
Cuttack?
1) Chennai Quick Guns 2) Gujarat Giants 3) Mumbai Khiladis
4) Telugu Yoddhas 5) Odisha Juggernauts
[Explanation: The second season of the Ultimate Kho Kho came to an end with the Gujarat
Giants being crowned champion as it edged 31-26 past the Chennai Quick Guns at the
Jawaharlal Nehru indoor stadium in Cuttack. The Quick Guns’ decision to defend after
winning the toss paid little dividends as it managed to post just 14-1 at the end of the first
turn, as the Giants’ ploy to take out star performer Ramji Kashyap worked big time.]

23. Who has won gold medal in men’s 25m standard pistol in Asian Shooting
Championships 2024?
1) Yogesh Singh 2) DavaakhuuEnkhtaivan 3) Nikita Chiryukin
4) Vijayveer Sidhu 5) Amit Kumar
[Explanation: The Asia Olympic Qualifiers witnessed a remarkable display of skill and
precision from Indian shooters, with Yogesh Singh emerging as the star of the event. Singh
not only secured the individual gold medal in the men’s 25m centre fire pistol competition
but also led the Indian trio to clinch the team gold. Additionally, other Indian shooters
showcased their talent in different categories, contributing to the nation’s successful
campaign.]
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24. Who has won Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia?
1) Real Madrid 2) Barcelona 3) Manchester City
4) AC Milan 5) Liverpool
[Explanation: Vinícius Júnior did his best Cristiano Ronaldo impression in Saudi Arabia,
scoring a hat trick and leading Real Madrid to a 4-1 rout of Barcelona and the Spanish
Super Cup trophy. Vinícius scored his three goals in the first half as Madrid beat Barcelona
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to lift its first trophy of the season. After his first goal, the Brazil forward imitated the
trademark celebration of the former Madrid great, with Ronaldo reportedly at the Riyadh
stadium.]
25. Shaun Marsh has announced retirement from which of the following sports?
1) Badminton 2) Golf 3) Hockey 4) Cricket 5) Tennis
[Explanation: Australia’s Shaun Marsh, a renowned name in international and domestic
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cricket, has announced his retirement from all forms of the sport. Marsh announced his
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retirement with his last match scheduled against Sydney in the Big Bash League 2023-
24. This match marks the end of a long and illustrious career for Marsh, who has been a
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great team player and an inspiration to many. His retirement follows that of his teammate
and Australian cricketer Aaron Finch.]
26. Who has bagged The Best FIFA Men’s & Women’s Player Award?
1) Lionel Messi 2) Erling Haaland3) Sarina Wiegman
4) Aitana Bonmati 5) Both 1 & 4
[Explanation: Lionel Messi won the best men’s player award for the second successive
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year after winning a tie-breaker with Erling Haaland. Spain’s Aitana Bonmati was the
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stand-out winner for the women’s best player award. Pep Guardiola was honoured with
the best men’s manager award. Argentina superstar Lionel Messi won the Best FIFA Men’s
Player Award for the 3rd time in the last 4 years, edging past Norwegian striker Erling
Haaland in a closely-contested race.]
27. Who has become the first Indian in 35 years to beat a seeded player in Grand
Slams?
1) SumitNagal 2) Alexander Bublik 3) Rohan Bopanna
4) Rajeev Ram 5) Sriram Balaji
[Explanation: Nagal defeated Geoffrey Blancaneaux, Edward Winter, and Alex Molcan
to become the first Indian in three years to qualify for the main draw of a Major. After his
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impressive run from qualifiers to the second round of the Australian Open, India’s top-
ranked singles player, SumitNagal, has moved closer to the top 100 in the ATP Rankings,
something that almost guarantees a direct entry into the main draw of Grand Slams.]
28. Who have been bestowed with the prestigious ICC Player of the Month award for
December 2023?
1) Pat Cummins 2) Deepti Sharma 3) Virat Kohli
4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
[Explanation: The cricketing world witnessed outstanding performances in December
2023, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) duly recognized the brilliance of Australia’s
Pat Cummins and India’s Deepti Sharma. In a month that showcased cricketing prowess
across formats, Cummins and Sharma stood out, earning the prestigious ICC Men’s and
Women’s Player of the Month awards.]

29. Who has been onboarded as the Brand Ambassador of Rupay Prime Volleyball
League Season 3?
1) Hrithik Roshan 2) Amitabh Bachchan 3) Shah Rukh Khan
4) Salman Khan 5) Akshay Kumar
[Explanation: The RuPay Prime Volleyball League (PVL) has taken a significant stride in
its marketing and promotion efforts by appointing the acclaimed Bollywood actor Hrithik
Roshan as the brand ambassador for its third season. This development marks a notable
merger of sports and entertainment, promising to enhance the visibility and appeal of the
league.]
30. Which among the following has won the title sponsorship rights of IPL for next 5
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years?
1) TATA Group 2) Vivo 3) Dream11 4) Pepsi 5) DLF
[Explanation: Tata Group will pay Rs 2,500 crore, the highest-ever sponsorship amount
in the history of Indian Premier League, as it won the title sponsorship rights of IPL, which
has become a decacorn and is the richest cricket league in the world. Tata has won the
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rights for for five years. The TATA Group earlier held the title sponsorship rights for the
IPL in 2022 and 2023, paying Rs 670 crore for the two-year rights. Tata is also the title
sponsor of the Women’s Premier League, the largest women’s T20 league globally.]
31. Who has become only the second Indian man to clinch a gold medal at The Asian
Marathon Championships?
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1) Gopi Thonakal 2) Man Singh 3) AP Belliappa
4) Ashvini Madan Jadhav 5) Jyoti Gawate
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[Explanation: Man Singh became only the second Indian man to clinch a gold medal at
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the Asian Marathon Championships as he won the race with a personal best time. The 34-
year-old Man Singh clocked two hours, 14 minutes and 19 seconds (2:14:19) to win the
competition. His earlier best was 2:16:58, which he had clocked while finishing 11th in
the Mumbai Marathon last year. Another Indian in the fray, AP Belliappa finished sixth
with a time of 2:20:20.]
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32. Which country will be the host county for the 2036 Olympic Games?
1) Greece 2) France 3) China 4) India 5) Australia
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[Explanation: Gandhinagar, The Gujarat government has formed a separate company
and earmarked Rs 6,000 crore to build six sports complexes to host the 2036 Summer
Olympic Games in case India wins the bid for the quadrennial multi-discipline sporting
extravaganza. The dedicated entity, ‘Gujarat Olympic Planning and Infrastructure
Corporation Ltd’, was formed nearly three months and one board meeting has already
taken place, said a senior official of the state government firm seeking anonymity.]
33. Who has won a bronze medal at the Grand Prix De France Henri Deglane2024
wrestling tournament held in Nice, France?
1) KairatAmirtayev 2) Ravi Kumar Dahiya 3) Bajrang Punia
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4) Deepak Punia 5) Yogeshwar Dutt
[Explanation: Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya, who missed the entire
2023 international season due to injuries, marked his return with a bronze medal at the
Grand Prix De France Henri Deglane 2024 wrestling tournament in Nice, France. The star
Indian wrestler won his men’s 61kg freestyle bronze medal bout 10-4 against
KairatAmirtayev of Kazakhstan. Dahiya trailed 2-4 in the first minute but used his
experience to clinch the contest convincingly.]
34. Who among the following will be honoured with the BCCI ‘LifetimeAchievement
Award’ at the BCCI Awards 2024?
1) Rahul Dravid 2) Virat Kohli 3) Kapil Dev
4) Ravi Shastri 5) Shubman Gill

[Explanation: World Cup-winning former India all-rounder and ex-head coach Ravi
Shastri was received the prestigious lifetime achievement award in the Indian cricket board
(BCCI) Awards, was held in Hyderabad. Ravi Shastri was joined his former teammates
Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Syed Kirmani, and Kris Srikkanth amongst others in receiving
the CK Nayudu Award for lifetime achievement. The BCCI Awards ceremony was held
for the first time since 2019 after having seen multiple delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic.]
35. Who has claimed the gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships2024?
1) Man Singh 2) Huang Yongzheng 3) Tiapkin Ilya
4) Ashvini Jadhav 5) Jyoti Gawate
[Explanation: The Asian Marathon Championships 2024 marked a historic moment for
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Indian athletics as Man Singh, a 34-year-old marathon runner from India, clinched the
gold medal. This achievement is significant for Man Singh and Indian sports, showcasing
the country’s growing prowess in long-distance running.Man Singh’s triumph in Hong
Kong was nothing short of spectacular. He completed the marathon with a personal best
timing of 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 19 seconds, comfortably defeating runner-up Huang
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Yongzheng of China by a substantial margin of 65 seconds. This performance also
surpassed his previous personal best of 2:16:58, recorded at the Mumbai Marathon in
2023]
36. Who has clinched Maiden India Open Women’s Singles Title in Style?
1) Tai Tzu Ying 2) Chen Yu Fei 3) DechapoPuavaranukroh
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4) SapsireeTaerattanachai 5) Jiang Zhen
[Explanation: In the Olympic year, badminton enthusiasts witnessed an extraordinary
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performance by Chinese Taipei’s legendary player, Tai Tzu Ying. After facing a Malaysian
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Open final loss, Tai Tzu Ying bounced back with determination, securing victory in the
India Open 2024 women’s singles title. Her opponent in the final was none other than the
reigning Olympic champion, Chen Yu Fei of China. The Taiwanese star displayed
remarkable skill and resilience, winning in straight sets with scores of 21-16, 21-12.]
37. Who has won Boys Artistic All-Round Gold at Khelo India Youth Games inChennai?
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1) AaryanDavande 2) Pranav Mishra 3) Harshit

4) Aashirwad Saxena 5) Vedant Jadhav
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[Explanation: Maharashtra Gymnast AaryanDavande wins boys Artistic All-Round Gold.
Defending champions Maharashtra opened their gold medal account at the Khelo India
Youth Games 2023 on Monday when gymnast AaryanDavande clinched the Artistic All-
Round crown at the SDAT Aquatics complex. Davande accumulated a total of 73.200 points
to pip Uttar Pradesh’s Pranav Mishra (72.470 pts) to the top spot. Harshit of UP clinched
the bronze with a score of 71.700 points in the event where the boys have to perform on
six different apparatus to decide the winner.The gold medal helped Maharashtra jump to
third place in the overall standings with a total of 10 medals, including four silver and six
bronze.]
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38. Recently, Pendyala Lakshmi Priya to receive Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal
Puraskar; She is related to which field?
1) Bharatanatyam Dancer 2) Kathak Dancer 3) Kuchipudi Dancer
4) Odissi Dancer 5) Mohiniattam Dancer
[Explanation:Pendyala Lakshmi Priya from Hanumakonda was the only girl from
Telangana who was selected for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar-2024 Award
for her outstanding performance in Kuchipudi dance under art and culture category. The
ministry of women and child development announced 19 winners of BalaPuraskar Award
across the county and 15-year-old Lakshmi Priya was one of them. A class X student of a
missionary school in Hanumakonda, Lakshmi Priya started practising Kuchipudi dance
when she was in class III.]

39. Who has secured Gold in Rhythmic Gymnastics at Khelo India YouthGames?
1) Muskan Ran 2) Sanyukta Kale 3) Life Adlakha
4) Raja Babu Yadav 5) Pranav Mishra
[Explanation: In the rhythmic gymnastics individual event of Khelo India Youth games,
Sanyukta Kale from Maharashtra won the gold, Muskan Rana from Jammu and Kashmir
won silver and Life Adlakha won the bronze medals. Raja Babu Yadav, Gymnastics coach
from Uttar Pradesh told Akashwani that Indian gymnastics players are ready to compete
in international games. Pranav Mishra who won the silver medal that it was a momentous
occasion for him.In the women artistic individual gymnastics, Nishika Agarwal from
Telangana won the gold, SoumiliKarar from West Bengal won the silver and Sara Rawool
won the bronze medals.]
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40. Who has been awarded as the Cricketer of the Year title at the BCCIawards?
1) Virat Kohli 2) Shubman Gill 3) Mohammad Shami
4) Mohammed Siraj 5) Shreyas Iyer
[Explanation: Shubman Gill is slated to receive the Cricketer of the Year award,
acknowledging his extraordinary performance in 2023. Gill played 48 matches during
the year, amassing an impressive 2,154 runs. His average stood at 46.82, with seven
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hundred and ten half-centuries across formats. Notably, he scored a century in each of
the three formats he played. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to
honour the exemplary performances in Indian cricket at the NAMAN Awards ceremony in
Hyderabad. This prestigious event, held for the first time since 2019, celebrates the
achievements of Indian cricketers in the preceding year.]
41. In FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup, the Indian Team had played their first
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match in which city?
1) Doha 2) Muscat 3) Riyadh 4) Abu Dhabi 5) Jeddah
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[Explanation: The first edition of the FIH Hockey 5s World Cup was held in Muscat, the
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capital of Oman. Netherlands defeated India to win the final of the first FIH Hockey 5s
Women’s World Cup played in Muscat, Oman. In the final match, India had to face a 7-2
defeat by the Netherlands. Jyoti Chhatri (20th minute) and RutajaDadasoPisal (23rd minute)
scored goals for India. The Polish women’s team finished third in the competition.]
42. Who among the following has finished second in the India open title2024?
1) Chirag Shetty 2) Satwiksairaj 3) Kang Min Hyuk
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4) Seo Seung Jae 5) Both 1 & 2

[Explanation: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost the India Open final in
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three hard-fought games against the reigning world champions Kang Min-hyuk and Seo
Seung-jae. The Indians had taken the first game 21-15 in just 17 minutes, but dropped the
second 11-21 before a 21-18 loss in the third game which went down to the wire at the
Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.]
43. Which city to host the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix starting from 2026?
1) Argentina 2) Madrid 3) Bahrain 4) Belgium 5) Netherlands
[Explanation: Formula One has confirmed that Madrid will become the new host of the
Spanish Grand Prix starting from 2026. This decade-long commitment will see the heart of
Spain’s capital transformed into a thrilling F1 racing venue, with the action set to unfold
around IFEMA Madrid’s exhibition center. The announcement heralds a fresh era for the
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prestigious event, which has been traditionally held at the Circuit de Catalunya near
Barcelona since 1991.]
44. Which state has topped in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team at Khelo India Games?
1) Maharashtra 2) Gujarat 3) Haryana
4) Odisha 5) Punjab
[Explanation: In Khelo India games, Haryana won the gold medal and Rajasthan silver
in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Tamil Nadu clinched bronze. In the rhythmic
gymnastics Hoop event, Maharashtra’s Kimaya Karle and Sanyukta Kale took first and
second places, while Muskan Rana from J&K took the third place. In the rhythmic
gymnastics Ball event, Sanyukta Kale took the first place, Muskan Rana took the second
place and Life Adlakha from Haryana took third place. In the Club event of the same sport,
Muskan Rana ended up at the top of the podium. ParinaMadanpotra from Maharashtra
stood second and Life Adlakha from Haryana came third.]

45. Who has been named as the captain of ICC ODI of the year 2023?
1) Pat Cummins 2) Rohit Sharma 3) Temba Bavuma
4) Kane Williamson 5) Hashmatullah Shahidi
[Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced five ICC Teams of the
Year across formats for men and women as part of the ICC Awards 2023. Six Indians
were featured in the ICC Men’s ODI team of the year with Rohit Sharma named as the
captain of the 11-member team.The announcement of the five teams – the ICC Men’s and
Women’s T20I Teams of the Year, the ICC Men’s and Women’s ODI Teams of the Year and
the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year – were made in a staggered manner over Monday
and Tuesday and feature players from 11 teams selected based on international
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performances through the calendar year.]
46. Who has been awarded the Polly Umrigar Award for the BestInternational Cricketer
in the Men’s category for the 2022-23 season?
1) Jasprit Bumrah 2) Shubman Gill 3) Virat Kohli
4) Mohammed Shami 5) Rohit Sharma
[Explanation: Shubman Gill has been awarded the Polly Umrigar Award for the Best
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International Cricketer in the Men’s category for the 2022-23 season. Gill’s impressive
performance included 1,325 runs in 25 matches, with his highest score of 208 against
New Zealand.]
47. Recently, who has been named the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) Female
Athlete of the Year?
1) NaoremRoshibina Devi 2) Y Sanathoi Devi 3) Arunapama Devi
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4) Puja Kadian 5) SwechaJatav
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[Explanation:NaoremRoshibina Devi, the pride of Manipur, has clinched the prestigious
title of International Wushu Federation Female Athlete of the Year, solidifying her place as
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a powerhouse in the world of wushu. Roshibina’s triumphs at the Asian Games in 2018
and 2022 have been pivotal moments in her career, showcasing her dominance in the
sport. Her silver and bronze medals in the sanda category have earned her widespread
recognition and admiration.]
48. Who among the following is the only player to have defeated thereigning World
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Chess Champions in both Open and Women’ s categoriesin recent times?

1) Ding Liren 2) R. Praggnanandhaa 3) Magnus Carlsen
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4) Viswanathan Anand 5) Fabiano Caruana
[Explanation: Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa defeated the reigning and four-time
women’s world champion Wenjun Ju from China in the ninth round of the Tata Steel
Masters. The victory made Praggnanandhaa the only player in recent times to have beaten
both the reigning world champions in open and women’s categories. In the same tournament,
the Indian ace had beaten Ding Liren of China.]
49. In the khelo India youth games, who has won the gold in discus throw event?
1) Nikita Kumari 2) Riddhi 3) Bhakti Gawade
4) Paveena Rajesh 5) Pamela Var shini.G.
[Explanation: In the khelo India youth games, Nikita Kumari of Rajasthan won the gold
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in discus throw event. She was followed by Riddhi from Haryana winning the silver
while Bhakti Gawade from Maharashtra won the bronze. In the triple jump match Paveena
Rajesh from Tamil Nadu won the gold followed by Pamela Var shini.G. from Tamil Nadu
winning silver and P.V.Abirami from Kerala taking the bronze medal.]
50. Who among the following has honored as the Best InternationalCricketers at the
BCCI Awards 2024?
1) Shubman Gill 2) Deepti Sharma 3) Virat Kohli
4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3
[Explanation: The BCCI awards ceremony for Indian domestic and international cricketers
after a span of 4 seasons was organized by the Indian Cricket Board in Hyderabad.
Shubman Gill and Deepti Sharma were given the Best International Cricketer award in
this ceremony.]

51. Who has secured the 47thspot in the men’s giant slalom event at the Winter Youth
Olympic Games 2024?
1) Sahil Thakur 2) Man Singh 3) Tai Tzu Ying
4) Ravi Kumar Dahiya 5) Yogesh Singh
[Explanation: Indian alpine skier Sahil Thakur finished 47th in the men’s giant slalom
event at the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2024 in Gangwon, the Republic of Korea. Sahil
Thakur clocked 2:02.52 - 1:04.67 in the first run and 57.85 in the second run - at the
Jeongseon High 1 Ski Resort. It was India’s best result in the men’s giant slalom event at
the Winter Youth Olympics. Saurabh represented India at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic
Games in Lillehammer but did not finish the race.]
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52. Who has won ICC Men’s T20I Cricket of the Year award second year in arow?
1) Virat Kohli 2) Suryakumar Yadav 3) Rohit Sharma
4) KL Rahul 5) Shubman Gill
[Explanation: Suryakumar Yadav was once again in some form in T20Is as he racked up
more than 700 runs in 2023 which included two centuries. SKY wins the T20I Cricketer
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of the Year award for the second time in a row. Flamboyant middle-order batter
Suryakumar Yadav has been named the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023. ICC
announced the 2023 men’s T20I team of the yearand named Suryakumar Yadav as the
captain of the side. 4 Indian cricketers including Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh were
named in the side.]
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53. Who has won ICC ODI Player of the Year award for 4thtime?
1) Surya Kumar Yadav 2) Shubman Gill 3) Virat Kohli
4) AB de Villiers
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[Explanation: Indian batting star Virat Kohli bagged the ICC ODI Player of the Year award
for the fourth time, following his record-breaking performance in the World Cup 2023.
Kohli had previously won the award in 2012, 2017, and 2018 and also stands amongst
the four nominees for the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2023 award. Notably, Kohli has become
the first-ever cricketer to clinch this award four times, surpassing AB de Villiers’ tally of
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three awards. Virat Kohli built on his comeback in 2022 with a spectacular 2023, where
he found peak form in ODIs, and capped it off with a Player of the Tournament performance
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at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.]
54. Who has/have honored with Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award?
1) Ravi Shastri 2) Farokh Engineer 3) KrishnamachariSrikkanth
4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 1& 3
[Explanation: Former India captain and head coach Ravi Shastri expressed his gratitude
on January 21, 2024 for being awarded the prestigious Col CK Nayudu Lifetime
Achievement Award at a glittering ceremony organized by the Board of Control for Cricket
in India (BCCI). The ceremony also saw other cricketing stalwarts, such as Farokh Engineer,
being honored for their contributions to the sport.]
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55. Who has bagged the Gold Medal in boys 55kg weightlifting in Khelo India Youth
Games (KIYG)?
1) NilaaRajaaBaalu 2) L Dhanush 3) Yugan SM
4) Babulal Hembrom 5) Parth Mane
[Explanation: Weightlifter L Dhanush bagged the boys’ 55 kg gold for the hosts and a
few kilometres away at the shot gun range, NilaaRajaaBaalu and Yugan SM clinched the
Trap mixed team silver to consolidate Tamil Nadu’s second position in the overall medals
tally in the Khelo India Youth Games. Though it was on the expected lines for the hosts,
Jharkhand boy Babulal Hembrom sprang a surprise winning state’s historic gold in 49kg.
Guided by former services coaches, Babulal managed to win state’s first gold at the Games
in lifting.]

56. Which country has won FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup?
1) India 2) Netherlands 3) Poland
4) United States 5) Namibia
[Explanation: India finished as runner-up at the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey 5s
Women’s World Cup after a 7-2 loss to the Netherlands in the final in Muscat. India tried to
make a comeback and scored twice – Jyoti Chhatri (20th minute) and RutajaDadasoPisal
(23rd minute) – but could not catch the Dutch team which added one more goal courtesy of
Kalse before the full-time hooter.]
57. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has recently lifted the ban onwhich
country’s cricket board?
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1) England 2) India 3) Bangladesh 4) Sri Lanka 5) Australia
[Explanation: The ICC Board has lifted the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with
immediate effect. SLC was suspended in November for being in serious breach of its
obligations as an ICC member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs
autonomously and ensure that there is no government interference in the governance,
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regulation and/or administration of cricket in Sri Lanka. The Board have been monitoring
the situation since the suspension and are now satisfied that SLC are no longer in breach
of membership obligations.]
58. Who among the following has won her first global table tennis title inWomen’s
singles at WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024?
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1) Lily Zhang 2) Stephanie Loeuillette 3) Sreeja Akula
4) Ankita Raina
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[Explanation: Indian table tennis player Sreeja Akula achieved a significant milestone in
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her career by securing her maiden international title at the WTT Feeder Corpus Christi
2024 in Texas, USA. The 25-year-old athlete displayed exceptional skill and determination
in the women’s singles event, culminating in a remarkable victory. Sreeja Akula faced a
formidable opponent in the final, going up against world No. 46 Lily Zhang of the USA, a
three-time Olympian.]
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59. Deep Grace Ekka has announced her international retirement recently; She
belongs to which sport?
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1) Badminton 2) Hockey 3) Cricket 4) Tennis 5) Boxing
[Explanation: Deep Grace Ekka is a former Indian woman’s hockey defender and penalty
corner specialist. Recently, the 29-year-old announced her retirement from international
hockey. Ekka played in 268 matches for the Indian women’s hockey team, including two
Olympic Games. She was a key player in India’s qualification for the 2016 Rio Olympics
and was a key defender at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where India finished fourth.]
60. Who among the following has ranked second in the latest ICC Women’sT20I Bowling
Rankings?
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1) Deepti Sharma 2) Renuka Singh 3) Nonkululeko Mlaba
4) Sarah Glenn 5) Sophie Ecclestone
[Explanation: India’s Deepti Sharma rose one place to joint second while team-mate
Renuka Singh also moved up a spot to 10th in the latest ICC women’s T20I bowling rankings.
Deepti’s rise was largely due to South Africa spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba dropping three
places from earlier second to fifth after one wicket from two games against Australia.]
61. Who among the following has won Big Bash League final?
1) Brisbane Heat 2) Sydney Sixers 3) Sydney Thunders
4) Adelaide Strikers 5) Melbourne Renegades
[Explanation: Spencer Johnson starred with the ball to help Brisbane Heat beat Sydney
Sixers in the final and win their second Big Bash League title. Spencer claimed a career-
best 4-26 against Sydney Sixers as The Heats registered a 34-run win in the title clash.]

62. Who has won gold in men’s air rifle event at ISSF World Cup in Cairo?
1) Sonam UttamMaskar 2) Divyasnsh Singh Panwar
3) Sheng Lihao
4) Rudrankksh Patil 5) Ramita Jindal
[Explanation: At just 21 years old, Divyansh Singh Panwar continues to carve his name
in the annals of shooting history, securing his fourth World Cup gold in the 10m air rifle
event. This latest triumph adds to his impressive collection, which includes victories in
Munich, Beijing, and Delhi since 2019. Hailing from Rajasthan, Divyansh Singh Panwar
showcased his talent early on at the ISSF World Cup. His journey culminated in a
spectacular performance at the Tokyo Olympics, setting the stage for his remarkable feats
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at subsequent events.]
63. Who has clinched the No. 1 spot in men’s doubles rankings, making him the
oldest player to achieve this feat?
1) Vijay Amritraj 2) Leander Paes 3) Rohan Bopanna
4) Mahesh Bhupathi 5) SomdevDevvarman
[Explanation: Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna has etched his name in the history
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books by becoming the oldest player to claim the No. 1 spot in the men’s doubles rankings
at the age of 43. This remarkable achievement was secured following his quarter-final
victory at the 2024 Australian Open, alongside Australia’s Matthew Ebden. The duo’s
triumph over the Argentine pair Máximo González and Andrés Molteni in straight sets, 6-4,
7-6, was not just a testament to their skill but also to their impeccable teamwork and
resilience. Seeded second in the tournament, Bopanna and Ebden have demonstrated
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exceptional performance, paving the way for their advancement to the semi-finals.]
64.
1) Maharashtra
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Which state has topped the medal table in Khelo India Youth Games 2024?
2) Punjab 3) Haryana
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4) Chhattisgarh 5) Tamil Nadu

[Explanation: Khelo India Youth Games 2024, the sixth edition of the flagship event
under the Indian government’s Khelo India initiative, concluded. Over 5,600 athletes from
all over the country competed at the Khelo India Youth Games 2024. Tamil Nadu hosted
the KIYG 2024 in four cities - Chennai, Madurai, Trichy and Coimbatore. Maharashtra
defended their Khelo India Youth Games title after topping the medals tally with 57 gold
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medals, 48 silver and 53 bronze. It was their fourth KIYG title.]

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65. Recently; Who scored a record-breaking triple century in a Ranji TrophyPlate
group game?
1) Ashutosh Sharma 2) Tanmay Agarwal 3) Atharva Taide
4) JaydevUnadkat 5) Rajat Patidar
[Explanation: In a display of exceptional batting, Hyderabad’s Tanmay Agarwal scored
an unbeaten 323 off just 160 balls against Arunachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Plate
Group game. His innings included 33 fours and 21 sixes, showcasing his aggressive
batting style.Agarwal achieved his triple century in a record 147 balls, surpassing the
previous record of 191 balls set by Marco Marais. This feat also marked the second-fastest
triple ton by time, taking 183 minutes.]
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66. Who among the following has won the women’s air rifle silver in theshooting
World Cup in Cairo, Egypt?
1) Sonam Maskar 2) Anna Janssen 3) Nancy Mandhotra
4) Hriday Hazarika 5) Manu Bhaker
[Explanation: Sonam Maskar made a remarkable debut in the shooting World Cup in
Cairo, Egypt, clinching the women’s air rifle silver medal. Despite her impressive
performance, she was narrowly beaten by Anna Janssen of Germany by a mere 0.9 points.
Maskar’s stellar performance highlights her potential as a rising star in the sport. Joining
Maskar in the final was Nancy Mandhotra, who displayed excellent form during the
qualification round with a score of 633.1. However, Mandhotra missed out on securing a
medal by a slim margin of 0.2 points, showcasing the intense competition at the World
Cup.]

15. STATES
1. According to NSE, Which state has topped in the list of highestnumber of registered
investors?
1) Maharashtra 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh 5) Rajasthan
[Explanation:The investor base of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) increased
by 22 per cent from 7 crore to 8.54 crore during the calendar year 2023, underscoring
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the growing retail investor participation in the stock market.While Maharashtra is in
the top position with 1.49 crore investors, Uttar Pradesh is at the second
position in terms of total registered investors with 90 lakh investors as on
December 29, 2023. They are followed by Gujarat with 77 lakh investors and West
Bengal 48 lakh investors. According to the NSE, 99.85 per cent of India’s postal PIN codes
were covered in terms of investor registrations. As many as 161.4 lakh new investors
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were added in 2023.]
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Which state government has reduced the age of old age pensionbeneficiaries of
Tribals and Dalits to 50 years?
1) Rajasthan 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Telangana
4) Jharkhand 5) Odisha
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[Explanation:Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren has announced that the Jharkhand
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Mukti Morcha-led government to be soon lower the age limit for the state’s
old-age pension from 60 years to 50 for SCs, STs and OBCs. Neighboring states
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like Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Bengal are providing monthly pensions of Rs 250-
Rs 300 to senior citizens. Jharkhand is providing Rs 1,000.Currently,the state runs a
universal monthly pension scheme for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, single
women, widows and abandoned women, covering around 36lakh beneficiaries.]
3. Which state has broken the Guinness Record for Largest Surya NamaskarAssembly?
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1) Rajasthan 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Odisha

4) Gujarat 5) Uttar Pradesh
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[Explanation:In a remarkable display of health and unity, Gujarat etched its
name in the Guinness Book of World Records for most people performing
Surya Namaskar simultaneously on the occasion of the New Year.More than
4,000 participants across 108 locations and 51 different categories performed the Surya
Namaskar yoga, solidifying the state’s commitment to wellness and cultural heritage.]
4. 82ndIndian History Congress was organized in which state?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Karnataka 3) Telangana 4) Madhya Pradesh 5) Rajasthan
[Explanation:The Kakatiya University will host the 82ndannual session of the
Indian History Congress (IHC) from December 28 to 30.MridulaMukherjee, former
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Professor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, and former Director of the Nehru Memorial
Museum and Library, New Delhi, were the chief guest at the inaugural session to be held
at KU auditorium. On the inaugural day, six separate sessions will be organized on Ancient
India, Medieval India, Modern India, Countries other than India, Archaeology, and
Contemporary India. The three-day event will also feature a symposium on ‘Reason and
Ideology in Indian History’ and parallel sessions – Aligarh Historians Society Panel on
‘Reconstructing Indian Economic History’ and IHC panel on ‘Deccan: Past and Present’
and ‘Dalit History Panel’.]
5. Which state Chief Minister has launched the K-SMART app for digitalaccess to
local government services?
1) Karnataka 2) Kerala 3) Tamil Nadu 4) Rajasthan 5) Telangana

[Explanation:Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the K-SMART
(Kerala Solutions for Managing Administrative Reformation and
Transformation) application aiming to provide digital access to services offered by
local self-government bodies through a unified platform across the state.Developed by the
Information Kerala Mission for the Department of Local Self-Government, the app will be
initially implemented in corporations and municipalities across the state.Officials highlighted
that the K-SMART will streamline local government services in Kerala with its 35 different
modules.]
6. Which state has recently given permission to start “Drone mission”?
1) Rajasthan 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Maharashtra
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4) Meghalaya 5) Odisha
[Explanation:The state government has given its nod to set up the Maharashtra
Drone Mission (MDM), aimed at using drone technology for varied purposes such as
security surveillance, rescue and relief work during disasters, delivery of emergency
medicines and vaccines to remote areas, and monitoring of infrastructure projects and
traffic management.The government has prepared a five-year implementation plan based
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on a report by a team of experts from the Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Bombay. The
implementation will be monitored by a committee headed by the state chief secretary, and
the headquarters of the drone mission will be located in the IIT Bombay campus.]
7. Which state has ranked first in inter-operable criminal justice system forthe
3rdyear in a row?
1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Telangana
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4) Kerala 5) Haryana
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[Explanation:Uttar Pradesh has retained top rank for the third straight year
in ensuring extensive usage of the Supreme Court e-committee’s Inter-Operable
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Criminal Justice System (ICJS), a nationwide platform integrating courts, police, prisons
and forensic labs. Over 1.56 crore entries have been logged by U.P. so far through the
single window arrangement which enables seamless information exchange at every stage
- from FIR registration to imprisonment. Madhya Pradesh and Bihar trail at second and
third position respectively. The wide adoption by U.P. police aims to employ ICJS’s data
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analytics to predict crimes, manage law & order situations better and reduce pendency of
cases.]
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8. Which state is set to merge its Chiranjeevi scheme with Ayushman Bharat?
1) Telangana 2) Odisha 3) Rajasthan 4) Karnataka 5) Chhattisgarh
[Explanation:The newly elected BJP government in Rajasthan is making strides
to merge its state health insurance scheme, Chiranjeevi, with the central
Ayushman Bharat programme. This move, pending approval from the union health
ministry, aims to create a unified initiative called the Ayushman Bharat Mukhyamantri
Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme. Officials reveal that the integrated scheme will
maintain Chiranjeevi’s existing benefits, providing a substantial ?25 lakh insurance cover
applicable to both private and government hospitals. The Chiranjeevi scheme, initially
introduced by former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of the Congress party, currently offers
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significantly higher coverage compared to Ayushman Bharat’s ?5 lakh.]
9. Which union territory has become the first Union Territory (UT) toimplement the
PM Vishwakarma Yojana (PMVY)?
1) Ladakh 2) Puducherry 3) Lakshadweep
4) Jammu & Kashmir 5) Chandigarh
[Explanation:Jammu and Kashmir have become the first Union Territory (UT)
to implement the PM Vishwakarma Yojana (PMVY), an initiative that aimsto empower
and enhance the skills of the craftsman community.The inauguration of the training
programme for the first batch of 30trainees (Viswakarmas) in ‘darzi craft’ was virtually
conducted by Advisorto Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, and Secretary of
theUnion Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), AtulKumar Tiwari,
at ITI Shopian.]

10. Which state has become the first state to map accident proneareas on a navigation
platform?
1) Kerala 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Telangana
4) Punjab 5) Odisha
[Explanation:Punjab, known for its vibrant culture and rich heritage, has
achieved a significant milestone in road safety. The state has become the first in
India to meticulously map all 784 accident black spots using the Mappls App, a cutting-
edge navigation system developed by MapMyIndia. The announcement, made by Punjab
Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav marks a groundbreaking initiative for
enhancing road safety in the region. the Punjab Police has teamed up with MapMyIndia to
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integrate real-time traffic updates and alerts into the Mappls App. This collaboration aims
to provide citizens with crucial information about black and blind spots, ensuring a safer
driving experience. The joint effort between law enforcement and technology exemplifies
a proactive approach towards road safety.]
11. Which state will be the top in terms of tiger deaths in India in theyear 2023?
1) Maharashtra 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Karnataka
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[Explanation:Maharashtra has recorded the highest number of tiger fatalities
with 52 deaths, prompting apprehensions regarding the adequacy of
conservation measures in the state. India’s top tiger state, Madhya Pradesh,
witnessed 45 deaths, emphasizing the need for enhanced protection. Uttarakhand
recorded 26 deaths, adding to the grim statistics. Tamil Nadu and Kerala recorded 15
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tiger deaths each, reflecting a widespread issue across regions. Karnataka, with the
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second-highest tiger population, reported 13 deaths. The tiger population in India reached
3,167 in 2022, up from 2,967 in 2018. This positive trend, however, raises questions
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about the sustainability of these gains in the face of increasing threats. Natural & other
causes, led to 79 tiger deaths, urging a focus on understanding and addressing these
factors for effective conservation.]
12. Adani Group has invested in data center and aerospace park in whichstate?
1) Telangana 2) Andhra Pradesh 3) Uttar Pradesh
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4) Madhya Pradesh 5) Gujarat

[Explanation:Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani met newly elected
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Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy at the World Economic Forum in Davos and
declared that the conglomerate will invest Rs 12,400 crore in multiple
businesses in the state. Adani Group’s ambitious plans include Adani Green Energy’s
Rs 5,000 crore investment in setting up two pumped storage projects of 1350 MW capacity
in the state. AdaniConneX Data Centers is scheduled to invest Rs 5,000 Crores for a Data
Center campus in Chandanvelly with a total capacity of 100 MW, while Ambuja Cements
will invest Rs 1,400 crore in a Cement Grinding unit with a capacity of 6.0 MTPA in the
state. Adani Aerospace and Defence is scheduled to invest Rs 1,000 crore in Counter
Drone Systems and Missile Development and Manufacturing Centres at the Adani
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Aerospace and Defence Park.]
13. PM Modi has inaugurated and laid foundation stone for developmentprojects worth
more than Rs 1150 crores in which state/UT?
1) Lakshadweep 2) Ladakh 3) Jammu Kashmir
4) Madhya Pradesh 5) Goa
[Explanation: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated to
the nation and laid the foundation stone of development projects worth more
than Rs 1150 crores in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep.The development projects of cover
a wide range of sectors includingtechnology, energy, water resources, healthcare and
education.The Prime Minister handed out laptops to students under the LaptopScheme
and gave away bicycles to school students under BetiBachao Beti Padhao.He also handed
out PM Kisan Credit Cards to farmer and fishermenbeneficiaries.]

14. Recently, which state government has finally issued notification to giveST status
to the Hattee community of Trans-Giri area of Sirmaur district?
1) Manipur 2) Nagaland 3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Mizoram 5) Himachal Pradesh
[Explanation:The state government has finally issued notification to give
Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Hattee community of Trans-Giri area of
Sirmaur district.The implementation of the decision was delayed in Himachal Pradesh
as the state government had sought some clarification on some points of the August 4,
2023, notification of the Constitution (Schedule Tribes) Order(Second Amendment) Act,
2023, in the gazette after consulting the law department.]
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15. Which state has celebrated 14thChandubi Festival?
1) Jharkhand 2) Gujarat 3) Assam 4) Mizoram 5) Nagaland
[Explanation:Chandubi Festival is organized every year for five days starting
from the first day of the New Year along the Chandubi lake, which is situated
in the state of Assam. The main attractions of the Chandubi festival are the local folk
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culture, ethnic cuisine, local handloom and dresses, boating, etc. The major aim of the
Chandubi Festival is to promote eco-tourism in this biodiversity hotspot of Assam. Preserving
the waterbody, the water level of which has rapidly been lowering over the years, has
been the motive for organising the festival every year. The festival has been providing an
opportunity to generate livelihood to different tribes – Rabhas, Garos, Gorkhas and tea
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tribes – living in the area by selling different food items and homemade beverages, and
traditionally woven attire.]
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Which state/UT has won six out of the 12 district awards of One District -One
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Product (ODOP-2023)?
1) Arunachal Pradesh 2) Odisha 3) Uttarakhand
4) Andhra Pradesh 5) Jammu Kashmir
[Explanation:Andhra Pradesh won six out of the 12 district awards of One
District - One Product (ODOP-2023), including the top two gold prizes — onefor Uppada
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Jamdani sarees from Kakinada district and one for ArakuCoffee from Alluri Sitharama
Raju district.A total of 538 districts from across the country had applied for theawards.The
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award ceremony took place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi,where External Affairs
Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce MinisterPiyush Goyal presented the accolade to
the district collectors andaccording to Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar
Reddy.]
17. Which state Government has launched “Gunotsav 2024” to evaluateperformance
of 40 lakh students of government schools?
1) Bihar 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Assam
4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Gujarat
[Explanation:The Assam government is gearing up for the fifth edition of
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‘Gunotsav 2024,’ a comprehensive state-wide assessment aimed at evaluating
the performance of approximately 40 lakh students across government schools.
The initiative, slated to run from January 3 to February 8, 2024, is poised to play a pivotal
role in enhancing the quality of education and improving learning outcomes in the state.
Education Minister Ranoj Pegu recently unveiled the specifics of this year’s evaluation
process during a press conference held in Dibrugarh. The assessment will cover a vast
network of 43,498 government schools spread across 35 districts, with a student population
totaling 39,63,542. ‘Gunotsav’ emphasizes active participation from all stakeholders,
including teachers, students, administrators, and local communities. This holistic
engagement is expected to foster accountability and contribute to an overall enhancement
of the quality of education in Assam.]

18. In which state is the International Kite Festival held?
1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Uttarakhand 3) Himachal Pradesh
[Explanation:The Yogi Adityanath government is planning to host an
International Kite Festival in Ayodhya in which kite-flyers from India and
abroad will showcase their talent. The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) will
engage a private agency to organise the three-day event from January 19 to 21 in the
temple town. The state government has planned the event on the lines of kite festivals
organized India and abroad.]
19. Which state’s CM has launched the twin portals for efficientgovernance?
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1) Kerala 2) Maharashtra 3) Karnataka
4) Himachal Pradesh 5) Odisha
[Explanation:Himachal Pradesh CM launched twin portals for efficient
governance. In a significant step towards improving administrative efficiency, the Chief
Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, launched the nation’s first-ever
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Report Management Portal (RMP) and Meeting Management Portal (MMP).These initiatives
have been developed by the Department of Digital Technology and Governance (DDTG) to
revolutionize communication, decision-making, and data management within the
government.The launch of RMP and MMP demonstrates the Himachal Pradesh government’s
commitment to modernizing governance through the integration of technology.]
20. Three types of handloom sarees – Tangail, Koryal and Garad have got GItag from
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which state?
1) Odisha 2) Tamil Nadu 3) West Bengal 4) Karnataka 5) Maharashtra
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from West Bengal have received the GI tag. The tangail sarees are woven in Nadia
and Purba Bardhhaman districts, while korial and garad are woven in Murshidabad and
Birbhum. The hugely popular tangail cotton sarees have finer count and are decorated
with extra warp designs using coloured yarn. It is a simplification of the jamdani cotton
saree but with minimal designs in the body portion. The korial sarees are lavish silk ones
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in either white or cream base and have the characteristic heavy gold and silver
embellishments of Benarasi sarees in the border and pallu, which is the ornamental end
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of the sari normally worn thrown over the shoulder. Garad silk sarees are characterized
by a plain white or off-white body, an unornamental coloured border and a striped pallu
and were earlier worn for performing pujas.]
21. Adidas has set up its first Asian Global Capacity Center outside China inwhich
state?
1) Telangana 2) Tamil Nadu 3) Andhra Pradesh 4) Kerala 5) Karnataka
[Explanation:Adidas, the renowned athletic footwear and apparel giant, is
making strategic moves to enhance its global operations by establishing its
first and only Global Capacity Centre (GCC) in Asia outside of China. This
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significant development underscores the growing trend of multinational corporations
choosing India as a prime destination for setting up their GCCs, capitalizing on the country’s
abundant software skills. The German corporation, headquartered in Herzogenaurach,
Bavaria, is set to establish its Global Business Services (GBS) hub in Chennai. This move
signifies a pivotal step for Adidas, as the Chennai facility becomes the first GCC outside of
China in Asia. The choice of Chennai as the location for this hub reflects the city’s rising
prominence in the global corporate landscape. Akhil Kapoor, designated as the vice-
president – GBS global procurement and head of GBS India, will lead the operations of
Adidas’ GCC in Chennai. ]
22. Which state has announced the Greenfield Corridor Project aimed atenhancing
road connectivity?
1) Kerala 2) Karnataka 3) Madhya Pradesh 4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Telangana

[Explanation:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari
has announced a greenfield corridor project aimed to enhancing road
connectivity in the Kerala. At an event organised by the National Highways Authority
of India, he virtually inaugurated three projects and laid the foundation stone for nine
national highway projects totalling 105 km and costing ?1,464 crore under the Bharat
Pariyojana scheme. The event was organised at Thalipadappu ground in Kasaragod. Among
the key features of the greenfield corridor is the 121-km NH 966 Kozhikode-Palakkad
project at an estimate of ?10,371 crore, which will reduce travel time between Palakkad
and Kozhikode from four to one-and-a-half hours.]
23. Which state has reintroduced captive-bred wolves into the wild?
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1) Maharashtra 2) Gujarat 3) Tamil Nadu
4) Rajasthan 5) Meghalaya
[Explanation:Gujarat’s ambitious project to reintroduce wolves bred in
captivity to the wild shows’ early signs of success. This initiative is the first of its
kind outside the United States, aiming to restock wolf populations and they can perform
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their role as biocontrol agents that keep the population of wild herbivores, like nilgai (blue
bulls) and wild boars under control. Wolves are the largest members of the dog family
(Canidae), known for their majestic physique, thick fur, sharp eyes, strong jaws, pointed
ears, and a long bushy tail add to their formidable presence.]
24. Which state’s Wancho Wooden Craft product has got the GeographicalIndication
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(GI) tag?
1) Arunachal Pradesh 2) Tamil Nadu 3) West Bengal
4) Gujarat
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[Explanation:Recently, three items of Arunachal Pradesh have received the prestigious

Geographical Indication tag. These are Adi kekir (ginger), handmade carpets by
Tibetan settlers and wooden items made by Wancho community. Wancho wooden
craft items are unique as they feature human heads- tobacco pipes with head-shaped
bowls and drinking mugs with carrying heads. A geographical indication or GI is a sign
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used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a
reputation that are due to that origin.]
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25. India’s Sucheta Satish set a new world record for singing in 104languages ??at a
single concert in Dubai, which state does she belong to?
1) Tami Nadu 2) Maharashtra 3) Kerala
4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Telangana
[Explanation:Kerala women created a Guinness World Record after singing in
over 100 languages. Suchetha Satish performed in a total of 140 languages in a Dubai
concert on November 24, 2023. The concert is titled Concert for Climate. According to the
official Guinness World Records page, Ms Satish broke the record by performing 140
languages raising awareness about climate change at the Indian Consulate Auditorium in
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Dubai. There are over 140 representing over 140 nations attending the COP 28 summit in
Dubai. The stage was set for the 75th anniversary celebrations of India’s independence
and the 50th formation of the UAE. Suchetha Satish is a 16-year-old who attempted the
feat during ‘Music Beyond Borders’ in Dubai on August 19 and broke the record of another
Indian who sang in 76 languages in 2008. Ms Satish sang in 29 Indian languages and 91
international languages. She attempted at 12 oms and with a rendition of a Sanskrit song
called “Janki Jane” from Dhwani which is a Malayalam movie. She ended her streak with
a Hindi song which is written by her mother, Sumitha Ayilliath, and composed by
Bollywood composer Monty Sharma.]
26. Which state CM has Launched Mobile App Of State InformationCommission?
1) Rajasthan 2) Odisha 3) Maharashtra 4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Uttarakhand

[Explanation:Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on January 5
launched a software and a mobile application to facilitate e-filing and online
hearing of complaints and second appeals in the State Information
Commission. After launching the complaint and appeal tracking system at the RTI Bhawan,
he stated that technology can become a powerful medium to bring changes in a person’s
life. With the launch of this software and mobile application, no person will have to
physically come to the State Information Commission office for their complaints. Uttar
Pradesh has become the first state in the country whose Information Commission has its
own software and app for the redressal of complaints.]
27. Which state has signed $4.39 billion investment deals with TataElectronics,
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Pegatron, Hyundai Motors?
1) Maharashtra 2) Kerala 3) Tamil Nadu
4) Karnataka 5) Uttar Pradesh
[Explanation:Tamil Nadu has announced that it has signed investment
agreements exceeding $4.39 billion with companies including Tata Electronics
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and Pegatron, both suppliers to Apple, as well as automobile giant Hyundai
Motors. With Apple eyeing India as its next major growth engine. Pegatron is working on
establishing a second factory in India, following the Tata Group’s initiation of iPhone
assembly in the country in 2023. Tata Electronics, a division of the Indian conglomerate,
pledged to invest Rs 12,080 crore in mobile phone assembly operations.]
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28. UK Minister Tariq Ahmed will launch sustainability projects in which state?
1) Telangana 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
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[Explanation:The United Kingdom’s Minister of State for the Middle East, South
Asia, and UN, Tariq Ahmad, who arrived in India. He has launched two new UK-
funded sustainability projects in the country. Ahmad has launched a heat mitigation project
alongside Tamil Nadu’s State Planning Commission in Chennai, which will provide
recommendations to the state government to address extreme heat-related deaths and the
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loss of vital ecosystems. He also launched an electronic and battery waste management
project to develop a plan to reduce battery waste with the Tamil Nadu Department of
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Environment and Climate Change.]
29. Kapdaganda Shawl was given the GI tag by the Geographical IndicationsRegistry
in which state ?
1) West Bengal 2) Odisha 3) Nagaland
4) Andhra Pradesh 5) Gujarat
[Explanation:Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) Dongria Kondhs of
Rayagada district in Odisha, their exquisite handwoven shawls, known as
Kapdaganda, are on the verge of acquiring the prestigious Geographical Indicator (GI)
tag while Koraput district’s ‘Koraput Kalajeera Rice,’ often referred to as the ‘Prince
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of Rice,’ has obtained Geographical Indications (GI) status. Kapdaganda shawls, adorned
with intricate embroidery, hold a special place in the Dongria Kondh culture, symbolizing
gratitude and showcasing traditional craftsmanship at its finest. The journey towards
obtaining the GI tag for Kapdaganda began with the Niyamgiri Dongria Kondh Weavers’
Association (NDKWA) collaborating with the Directorate of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes Research and Training Institute. Recognizing the deep-rooted cultural significance
of these shawls, the application for the GI tag was initiated.]
30. Which state has launched the India’s first 100 pc Electric Bike TaxiService via
“Baayu”?
1) Assam 2) Maharashtra 3) Rajasthan
4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Karnataka

[Explanation:The Assam government launched ‘Baayu,’ an app-based electric
bike taxi service that is an innovative and forward-thinking sustainable
mobility initiative of the state government-run Assam State Transport
Corporation (ASTC). The app-based electric bike taxi service was flagged off by Assam
Minister of Transport Parimal Suklabaidya in the state capital Guwahati. The event
witnessed the unveiling of India’s first app-based 100% electric and decentralized bike
taxi services. Baayu (an App based Electric Bike Taxi Services) by ASTC in collaboration
with Bikozee Ecotech a startup from Assam is launching India’s first 100% electric and
decentralized bike taxi services, ushering in a new era of eco-friendly transportation
solutions to be integrated with ONDC.]
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31. 10 thCentury Kadamba Inscription Written in Kannada, Sanskrit Found inwhich
state?
1) Karnataka 2) Tamil Nadu 3) Goa 4) Maharashtra 5) Andhra Pradesh
[Explanation:In a remarkable archaeological discovery, an inscription dating back to the
10thcentury A.D. has been found in the Mahadeva temple at Cacoda in southern
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Goa. The inscription, written in both Kannada and Sanskrit, sheds light on a historical
episode during the Kadamba period, providing valuable insights into the region’s past.
Retired associate professor T. Murugeshi, specializing in ancient history and
archaeology at Mulki Sundar Ram Shetty College in Udupi district, meticulously studied
the inscription. The discovery was brought to light by environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar,
highlighting the collaborative effort in uncovering this historical gem. The inscription is
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engraved in both Kannada and Nagari characters, showcasing the linguistic diversity of
the region during the 10th century. Professor Murugeshi’s analysis suggests a connection
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to the Kadambas of Goa, who were the reigning power in the region during that period.]
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32. Which state will host the International Purple Fest 2024?
1) Maharashtra 2) Gujarat 3) Haryana
4) Goa 5) Madhya Pradesh
[Explanation:The International Purple Fest – Goa 2024, India’s inaugural
inclusive festival for persons with disabilities, kicked off and is set to captivate
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audiences until January 13. The festival, organized by the Office of the State
Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, and supported by the
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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, showcases unity and diversity in a spectacular
display. 22 esteemed ambassadors representing the 21 types of disabilities listed under
the RPwD Act, 2016, and Spinal Cord Injury. The grand inauguration at D.B. Grounds,
Campal, Panaji, features Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, as Chief Guest, and
Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, as Guest
of Honour.]
33. Which state records more than 50% of crime complaints againstwomen?
1) Maharashtra 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Bihar
4) Assam 5) Rajasthan
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[Explanation:The National Commission for Women (NCW) registered 28,811
complaints of crime against women in 2023 and about 55 per cent were from
Uttar Pradesh. The highest number of complaints were received in the right to dignity
category that involves harassment other than domestic violence and it stood at 8,540,
according to NCW data. This was followed by 6,274 complaints of domestic violence.
Dowry harassment complaints stood at 4,797, molestation complaints at 2,349, police apathy
against women complaints at 1,618, and rape and attempt to rape complaints at 1,537.
There were 805 complaints of sexual harassment, 605 of cyber-crime, 472 of stalking and
409 of honour crimes.]
34. Infibeam Avenues, has signed an MoU with which state to investRs.2,000 crore by
2030?
1) Gujarat 2) Tamil Nadu 3) Odisha 4) Maharashtra 5) Karnataka

[Explanation:Infibeam Avenues Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with Gujarat government for a proposed investment of ?2,000 crore in
its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub at GIFT City by financial year 2030. The
investments are meant for developing cutting-edge vision AI-technology for payments and
platforms, specifically tailored for retailers. Infibeam Avenues Ltd aim to fortify our
partnership with the Gujarat government, opening up avenues for growth for retailers across
the country. The incorporation of AI technology will not only elevate the competitiveness of
retailers, but also position Gujarat as a leading AI Hub for innovative solutions in the rapidly
expanding Indian retail sector. Recently, Infibeam Avenues Ltd had officially named its
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AI-Hub located at GIFT city, Gandhinagar, as Phronetic.ai. This hub is set to play a pivotal
role in fostering collaboration among the government, private enterprises, tech enterprises,
tech start-ups, AI technology developers and retailers.]
35. According to a CBRE-CREDAI report; which state has accounted for thehighest
share (17%) of MSMEs? ha
1) Maharashtra 2) Tamil Nadu 3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Rajasthan 5) Gujarat
[Explanation: As per the findings of this report, Maharashtra accounted for
thehighest share of MSMEs in the country at 17%, followed by Tamil Nadu
(10%) and Uttar Pradesh (9%). The real estate sector plays a vital role in the MSME
landscape, with construction firms, contractors, suppliers and consultants coming under
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its ambit. The construction sector, accounting for about 8% of India’s GDP, is slated to
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become the third largest globally over the next two years.]
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36. “Yogyasree”scheme for SC/ST students was started by which state?

1) Telangana 2) West Bengal 3) Odisha
[Explanation:West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has recently
introduced a comprehensive social welfare scheme named “Yogyasree.” The
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initiative aims to provide free training modules for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled
Tribe (ST) students in West Bengal, specifically targeting entrance and competitive
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examinations. The Yogyasree scheme encompasses the establishment of fifty training
centres across the state. These centres will offer cost-free training for SC and ST students,
focusing on competitive examinations. Additionally, 46 centres will provide similar
opportunities for those aspiring to secure government jobs and pursue careers in civil
services.]
37. Maruti Suzuki India to invest Rs 35 thousand cr to set up its secondmanufacturing
plant in which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Gujarat
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4) Rajasthan 5) Haryana
[Explanation:Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has invested 35,000 crore rupees to
set up its second manufacturing facility in Gujarat. Speaking at the 10th Vibrant
Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar, Suzuki Motor Corporation President Toshihiro
Suzuki stated that the company is looking to ramp up annual production capacity to over
40 lakh units by 2030-31.The plant will have an installed production capacity of 10 lakh
units per annum. The new plant is expected to start operation in financial year 2028-29.]
38. 27 thNational Youth Festival will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister inwhich
state?
1) Goa 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) West Bengal
4) Maharashtra 5) Telangana

[Ex planation:Nashik, Maharashtra, recently hosted the prestigious
27thNational Youth Festival from January 12 to 16, 2024. This significant event
was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The festival, coinciding with the birth
anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, celebrated youthful talent and skills across the nation.
The festival witnessed the presence of notable dignitaries including Union Ministers Anurag
Singh Thakur, Bharati Pawar, Nisith Pramanik, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde,
and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. Prime Minister Modi, in
his visit to Nashik, participated in a roadshow, visited Kala Ram mandir, Ramkund, and
performed Maha-aarti of the Godavari river. He also listened to an AI-translated Hindi
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version of the Marathi narrative of the ‘Yudh Kanda’ from the Ramayana.]
39. The newly opened Malkangiri airport is located in which state?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Karnataka 3) Odisha 4) Gujarat 5) Maharashtra
[Explanation:Odisha’s Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, achieved a significant
milestone with the inauguration of the Malkangiri airport in the southwestern
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region of the state. This strategic initiative is designed to enhance connectivity and
foster development in the tribal-dominated areas, marking a crucial step forward in the
region’s progress.Situated over 233 acres in the Katelguda area of Goudaguda panchayat,
Malkangiri airport was established at a cost of INR 70 crore. The airport features a 1620-
meter long and 30-meter wide runway, making it initially capable of accommodating nine-
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seater aircraft, as confirmed by an official statement. With this addition, the operational
airports in the state of Odisha have now reached a total of seven.]
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Which state has signed an MoU with the NDDB for establishing a facilityfor
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production of anthrax and ENT vaccines?

1) Maharashtra 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Odisha
4) Rajasthan 5) Gujarat
[Explanation:The Odisha government has signed an MoU with the National
Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for establishing a facility for production of
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anthrax and ENT vaccines in Ganjam district. The agreement for the Rs 52-crore
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facility to be set up at the satellite unit of Odisha Biological Products Institute in Berhampur.
This will make Odisha self-sufficient in production of anthrax and enterotoxaemia vaccine.]
41. Which State Biodiversity Board has submitted a proposal to notify newsites as
Biodiversity Heritage Sites?
1) West Bengal 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Karnataka
4) Kerala 5) Tamil Nadu
[Explanation:Tamil Nadu is mulling to declare four more places in the state
Biodiversity Heritage Sites in 2024, after Arittapatti in Madurai district.
The state’s biodiversity board—Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Board (TNBB) has been striving
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to identify, recognize and notify significant hotspots as Biodiversity Heritage Sites. The
Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site (Madurai district) was notified as the first such
Biodiversity Heritage Site of Tamil Nadu, in November 2022. The TNBB in its proposal
seeks approval for Kasampatti (Dindigul), Sendirakkilai Sacred Grove (Cuddalore),
Idayapatti (Madurai) and Kuriyanapalli Forest Block (Krishnagiri) to be declared as
Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS). The TNBB also plans to submit between five and 10
additional proposals for new Biodiversity Heritage Sites to the government in 2024.]
42. Which state has launched “Shri Ramlala Darshan scheme ”,a pilgrimage tothe
newly built Ram Temple at Ayodhya?
1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Gujarat 3) Chhattisgarh
4) Uttarakhand 5) West Bengal

[Explanation:Recently, the Chhattisgarh government has decided to launch
the ‘Shri Ramlala Darshan scheme,’ a pilgrimage to the newly built Ram
temple in Ayodhya. Approximately 20,000 pilgrims will be taken for the Shri Ram lala
Darshan annually. The Chhattisgarh Tourism Board and the Budget Tourism Department
will facilitate the implementation of this scheme. The eligibility for the pilgrimage will be for
Chhattisgarh natives aged 18 to 75 who are found fit in the health examination conducted
by the district medical board.The pilgrimage distance is approximately 900 kilometers,
and transportation will be facilitated in collaboration with the Indian Railways Catering
and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Beneficiaries will be brought to and taken back from
the railway station to their residences by the respective district administration. A committee,
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under the chairmanship of the collector in each district, will be formed for the
implementation of this scheme. The cabinet also decided to appoint prominent lawyer Praful
Bharat as the new advocate general of the state.]
43. Which state government has established a new wildlife habitat named“Atpadi
Conservation Reserve”, to safeguard Endangered Canids?
1) Karnataka 2) Tamil Nadu 3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
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[Explanation:The Maharashtra government has established a crucial new
wildlife habitat in Sangli district, aptly named the Atpadi Conservation
Reserve. Spanning a compact 9.48 sq. km, this reserve prioritizes the protection of the
endangered ‘canid’ family, including wild dogs, wolves, jackals, and foxes. Strategically
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located, Atpadi bridges the gap between the Maini Conservation Area and the Madhok
Bird Sanctuary, fostering a safe wildlife corridor. This diverse sanctuary boasts three
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distinct forest types – semi-evergreen, moist deciduous, and dry deciduous. Its rich flora
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and fauna encompass 35 tree species, 15 shrubs, 14 vines, 116 herbs, and even a parasitic
plant, creating a vibrant ecological tapestry.]
44. India’s first multisport beach games are organized at which State / UnionTerritory?
1) Lakshadweep 2) Goa 3) Diu
4) Ladakh 5) Chandigarh
[Explanation:The Beach Games 2024, the first multi-sports beach games in
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India, organized at the pristine blue flag certified Ghoghla Beach in Diu
concluded with landlocked Madhya Pradesh emerging overall champion,
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topping the medal tally with a total of 18 medals, including an impressive
haul of 7 golds. This remarkable feat not only showcased the sporting prowess of
Madhya Pradesh’s contingent but also highlighted the depth of talent fostered within the
state. Maharashtra won 14 medals including 3 gold, while Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and
hosts Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Diu & Daman secured 12 medals each. Assam won 8 medals,
out of which 5 were Gold. In a thrilling turn of events, Lakshadweep secured the gold
medal in Beach Soccer, marking a historic achievement for the pristine island territory.
They beat Maharashtra 5-4 in the well contested final. Lakshadweep’s victory not only
added to the diversity of medal winners but also underscored the inclusive and nationwide
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impact of the Diu Beach Games 2024.]
45. Kateel Yakshagana mela will be all set to resume from January 14, heldin which
state?
1) Kerala 2) Telangana 3) Karnataka 4) Andhra Pradesh5) Tamil Nadu
[Ex planation:The over-a-century old Yakshagana mela, the Kat eel
Durgaparameshwari Prasadita Yakshagana Mandali, in Dakshina Kannada
will revert to all-night shows from 14th January, 2024 after the High Court of
Karnataka gave the go-ahead, subject to adherence to Noise Pollution (Regulation and
Control) Rules, 2000. Yakshagana is a dance-drama performance unique to Karnataka. It
traditionally featured men portraying all roles. But, women are now part of these troupes.
Various renowned troupes such as Saligrama Mela, Dharmasthala Mela, and Mandarthi
Mela showcase Yakshagana throughout the year.]

46. Construction work of Kurukshetra elevated track to be completed by March2024;
it is located in which state?
1) Maharashtra 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Rajasthan
4) Haryana 5) Uttar Pradesh
[Explanation:Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal stated that the
construction work of the Kurukshetra elevated track to be completed by
March,2024. The elevated track is being constructed by the Haryana Rail Infrastructure
Development Corporation (HRIDC) at a cost of 350 crore rupees. Mr Kaushal also stated
that the construction of this track will eliminate five manned level crossings on the
Kurukshetra-Narwana railway line and significantly improve the operation and safety of
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rail and road traffic in Kurukshetra city.]
47. Indian International Science Festival to be held in which state?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Haryana
4) Gujarat 5) Madhya Pradesh
[Explanation:The 9thedition of the India International Science Festival (IISF)
2023 will be held at Faridabad, Haryana from January 17th-20th 2024. India’s
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mega Science Fair was held at the Campus of Translational Health Science and Technology
Institute (THSTI) and Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) of Department of
Biotechnology in Faridabad. The theme of the present edition is ‘Science and Technology
Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal’. IISF 2023 aims to provide a platform for inspiring
public at large and individuals with diverse levels of interests like students,
educators, scientists, researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs and
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science communicators. IISF 2023 will have a total of 17 themes to showcase scientific
achievements offering diverse benefits to participants and the general public. The event
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holds interface among all stakeholders through various activities such as seminars by
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national and international experts, interactions with speakers, exhibitions, competitions,

workshops, knowledge-sharing activities, technology shows, etc. The IISF is dedicated
towards fostering creativity in Science, Technology and Innovation for the
advancement of prosperous India. This event was initiated under the visionary
leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi through collaborative efforts of the Ministry
of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana
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Bharati. Since 2015, the IISF has hosted eight editions in different geographical regions of
India and expanded as a mega science festival. In 2021, the Department of Space and the
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Department of Atomic Energy became an integral part of IISF.]
48. Which state government plans to set up 10 Greenfield ports in the next 25years?
1) Kerala 2) Tamil Nadu 3) Gujarat 4) Assam 5) Maharashtra
[Explanation:The Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has initiated a survey of 10
Greenfield sites along the state’s coastline for potential major port
development. This move comes after 28 years, with the last port established being Mundra
Port in 1995. The state government plans to set up these ports over a 25-year period.
Alongside the development of Greenfield ports, an assessment of the potential for expanding
existing brownfield ports will also be undertaken.]
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49. Union Minister Jitendra Singh has launched Doctor on Wheels ambulance inwhich
state/UT?
1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Jammu Kashmir 3) Chandigarh
4) Haryana 5) Madhya Pradesh
[Explanation:As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Digital Health Mission,
Union Minister for science and technology Jitendra singh inaugurated the
‘Doctors on Wheels’ ambulance at Ramnagar tehsil in Udhampur district of
Jammu & Kashmir.With the establishment of the first telemedicine service, people in
Ramnagar to be provided with expert medical consultation at their doorsteps. The ‘Doctor
on Wheels’ ambulance is equipped with the latest technology and system to connect patients
with senior doctors from across the country. It is the first digital healthcare service that to
be relieve people living in far-flung areas of Ramnagar tehsil of District Udhampur, where
healthcare services are poor.]

50. Rare Tibetan Brown Bear has discovered in which state?
1) Arunachal Pradesh 2) Assam 3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Gujarat 5) Sikkim
[Explanation:India’s wildlife conservation, the first-ever confirmed sighting
of the rare Tibetan Brown Bear (scientific name: Ursus arctos pruinosus) was
recorded in the high altitudes of North Sikkim. This discovery, made by the joint
efforts of the Sikkim Forest Department and WWF-India, marks a significant addition to
the country’s mammal diversity and highlights the ecological richness of the region. The
bear was spotted in the Mangan district of North Sikkim, a region known for its pristine
landscapes and rich biodiversity.]
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51. Which state govt declares Jan 22 as “dry” day to mark Ayodhya temple
consecration?
1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Maharashtra 3) Assam
4) Gujarat 5) Madhya Pradesh
[Explanation:The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh has declared January
22 as a ‘dry’ day when liquor shops have remained close to mark the
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consecration of Lord Ram’s temple in Ayodhya. On this day, there is a grand
consecration program of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya. Keeping in view the public sentiments,
government has decided that January 22 will be a dry day in the state. All types of shops
including liquor, Bhang outlets will remain closed.]
52. Researchers of which State University have developed a nano powder withwater
purification capability that uses only sunlight to power itself?
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1) Gujarat 2) Maharashtra 3) Kerala 4) Karnataka 5) Tamil Nadu
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[Explanation:Researchers of Kerala University have developed a nanopowder
with water purification capability that uses only sunlight to power itself.
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Notably, the team comprising researcher Nisha Chandran; R. Jayakrishnan, Associate

Professor of Physics department, Kerala University; and Rani Abraham, Assistant
Professor of Chemistry department, Christian College, Chengannur, adopted a ‘green
chemistry’ approach to synthesize the material without producing any by-product that can
be hazardous to the environment.The research work, published in the peer-reviewed
Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, discovered that the size of the nanopores
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plays a critical role in controlling the speed of nanomaterials in purifying water. This occurs
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especially when the semiconductor Indium Sulphide is made in the form of nanopowder
containing nanopores.]
53. Which state government has decided to launch the Mukhyamantri MahilaUdyamita
Abhiyan?
1) Maharashtra 2) Rajasthan 3) Assam
4) Mizoram 5) Manipur
[Explanation:The Assam government recently launched a financial assistance
scheme, the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan (MMUA), with the aim
of empowering rural women entrepreneurs. The program is designed to provide
financial assistance to women who aspire to embark on their entrepreneurial journey
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independently, beyond their association with Self-Help Groups (SHGs). This initiative
introduces unique conditions, focusing specifically on the number of eligible children for
the beneficiaries.The MMUA scheme is designed to promote the development of rural women
who are part of self-help groups. It aims to transform them into “Rural Micro Entrepreneurs”
with an annual income target of ?1 lakh per member.To qualify for the grant, women from
the general and other backward caste (OBC) categories must have no more than three
children. However, specific exemptions are made for women from the Moran, Muttock,
and tea-tribe communities, who can apply with four or fewer children. For women belonging
to Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) categories, the eligibility criteria dictate
that they should have no more than four children.]
54. Which state has signed agreement with WEF for setting up C4IR?
1) Goa 2) Karnataka 3) Chennai 4) Gujarat 5) Telangana

[Explanation:The WEF had selected and announced Hyderabad as the location
for theC4IR during last year’s annual conference in Davos.The C4IR Telangana
focuses on the interplay between life sciences and technology, and will facilitate
the development and adoption of new technologies. The WEF established the first
C4IR in San Francisco in 2017. The C4IR India is collaboration between the WEF and the
Government of Maharashtra. In 2020, the C4IR India’s digital agriculture framework was
adopted to launch the “Saagu Baagu” project in Telangana. The project aims to transform
the chilli value chain with agritech use cases.]
55. Which of the following states emerged as the best performers among largestates
in the ‘States’ Startup Ranking 2022’ released by DPIIT?
1) Gujarat 2) Karnataka 3) Kerala 4) Tamil Nadu 5) All of the above
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[Explanation:Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu emerged as the
best performers among the states with a population of more than 1 Cr. Among
the states with population of less than 1 Cr, Himachal Pradesh was the best
performer.This was the fourth edition of the awards and saw participation from 33states
and union territories.Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Telangana were
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namedthe top performers in category A states (states with population morethan 1 crore),
while Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, UttarPradesh, and Uttarakhand were
named leaders. Bihar and Haryana were named as aspiring leaders, while
Chhattisgarh,Del hi, and Jammu and Kashmir found a place in the list of
emergingecosystems.In category B, which included states with less than 1 Cr
population,Himachal Pradesh was the best performer. Arunachal Pradesh andMeghalaya
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were the top performers in this category. Goa, Manipur, and Tripura found a place in the
list of leaders in thiscategory, while Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Nagaland
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werecrowned aspiring leaders.]
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56. Recently, which state government has decided to launch the “Shri
RamlalaDarshan” scheme?
1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Bihar 3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Chhattisgarh
[Explanation:Recently, the Chhattisgarh government has decided to launch
the ‘Shri Ramlala Darshan scheme,’ a pilgrimage to the newly built Ram
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temple in Ayodhya. Approximately 20,000 pilgrims to be taken for the Shri Ram lala
Darshan annually.The Chhattisgarh Tourism Board and the Budget Tourism Department
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will facilitate the implementation of this scheme. The eligibility for the pilgrimage
will be for Chhattisgarh natives aged 18 to 75 who are found fit in the health
examination conducted by the district medical board. The pilgrimage distance is
approximately 900 kilometers, and transportation will be facilitated in collaboration with
the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Beneficiaries will be
brought to and taken back from the railway station to their residences by the respective
district administration.A committee, under the chairmanship of the collector in each district,
will be formed for the implementation of this scheme. The cabinet also decided to appoint
prominent lawyer Praful Bharat as the new advocate general of the state.]
57. The world-famous Bargarh 76thDhanuyatra has celebrated in which state?
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1) Maharashtra 2) Assam 3) Jharkhand
4) Odisha 5) Himachal Pradesh
[Explanation:The world-famous Bargarh 76th Dhanuyatra began in Odisha.
The Dhanuyatra, which marks the victory of good over evil, came into existence in Bargarh
in 1947-48 as a part of the celebration of the country’s Independence and is held
annually.The festival is based on Krishna Leela and will showcase the mythological story
of Krishna and his maternal uncle Kansa. With the commencement of the festival, Bargarh
becomes King Kansa’s Mathura, and Ambapali, located about eight km away, becomes
Gopapura, where Lord Krishna is stated to have spent his childhood. The Jeera River,
which flows between the two places, becomes the Yamuna River. The festival has concluded
with the death of demon king Kansa and the restoration of the throne to Ugrasen. In
2024,Hrushikesh Bhoi is playing the role of King Kansa.]

58. Which state chief minister has recently inaugurated the “Shree MandirParikrama,”
also known as the Jagannath Heritage Corridor Project?
1) Odisha 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) West Bengal 4) Maharashtra 5) Karnataka
[Explanation:Odisha state chief minister has recently inaugurated the “Shree
MandirParikrama,” also known as the Jagannath Heritage Corridor Project. The SMPP
(Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa) introduces a 75-meter-wide space around the temple,
referred to as the heritage corridor. This expansive area has been meticulously divided
into nine distinct zones, each serving a specific purpose aimed at enhancing the overall
experience for visitors and preserving the cultural heritage surrounding the Shree
Jagannath Temple.]
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59. The 9thPakke Paga Hornbill Festival will be held in which state?
1) Nagaland 2) Sikkim 3) Manipur 4) Arunachal Pradesh 5) Assam
[Explanation:The 9th edition of Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF), the state
festival of Arunachal Pradesh, was held from January 18-20, 2024 at Seejosa
in Pakke Kesang district. The first PPHF was held in 2015. The aim was to recognize
the role played by the Nyishi tribal group in conserving hornbills in Pakke Tiger Reserve
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(PTR). Other objectives were to raise alternative sources of income for the region and to
create awareness in the rest of India about the wonders of PTR and its surrounding areas.
The festival’s theme for 2024 is Domutoh Domutoh, Paga hum Domutoh. It translates
to ‘Let Our Hornbills Remain’ in the Nyishi language. This year’s festival aims to underscore
the critical need for preserving these iconic birds.]
60. PM Modi to inaugurate NACIN campus in which state?
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1) Telangana 2) Andhra Pradesh 3) Karnataka
4) Maharashtra
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[Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the new campus
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of the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN) at

Palasamudram in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district. The event is
scheduled for January 16, marking a significant development in the region’s educational
infrastructure. NACIN, spread over 500 acres, is dedicated to capacity building in indirect
taxation and narcotics control administration. This national-level, world-class training
institute will train officials from the Indian Revenue Service (Custom & Indirect Taxes),
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central allied services, state governments, and partner nations.]

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61. IndoSpace has signed an agreement of Rs.2000 crore with which stategovernment?
1) Kerala 2) Karnataka 3) Tamil Nadu 4) Uttar Pradesh5) Madhya Pradesh
[Explanation:IndoSpace, a leading player in industrial and logistics real
estate, has solidified its commitment to Tamil Nadu’s economic development
by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) valued at Rs 2000 crore.
This landmark agreement was unveiled during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024,
a prestigious event attended by key dignitaries, including MK Stalin, Chief Minister of
Tamil Nadu, and Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry. The MoU
underscores IndoSpace’s strategic focus on contributing to the growth of Tamil Nadu’s
industrial landscape. This significant investment is poised to have far-reaching implications,
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not only for the state’s economic prosperity but also for job creation.]
62. Which state government will unveil the 125 feet Bronze statue of Dr BRAmbedkar
in Swaraj Maidan?
1) Rajasthan 2) Telangana 3) Andhra Pradesh 4) Maharashtra 5) Gujarat
[Explanation:In Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will
unveil the 125 feet Bronze statue of Dr BR Ambedkar at Swaraj Maidan in
Vijayawada.Termed as “Statue of Social Justice” it pays tribute to thecontributions of DR
BR Ambedkar and seeks to inspire futuregenerations for an egalitarian society.Akashvani
Correspondent reports that inspired from the KalachkaraMahamandap of Buddhist
architecture, the 125 feet Bronze statueof Dr BR Ambedkar stands on a pedestal of 81
feet taking the total height to 206 ft. Built at the cost of 400 crores in about 18 acres, the
Swaraj Maida also houses Dr BR Ambedkar Chaitya Museum.]

63. The 9thedition of the International Balloon Festival was held in _____.
1) Kerala 2) Gujarat 3) Telangana 4) Tamil Nadu 5) Uttar Pradesh
[Explanation:The 9th edition of Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival
(TNIBF) began at Achipatti near Pollachi in Coimbatore district. Pollachi Chamber
of Commerce president GD Gopalakrishnan inaugurated the balloon festival hosted by
Tamil Nadu Tourism in collaboration with Global Media Box. Hot air balloons from the
United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam are
featured in the festival.]
64. Karbi Youth Festival was held in which state?
1) Kerala 2) Karnataka 3) Assam 4) Rajasthan 5) Manipur
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[Explanation:From 15thto 19thof February, every year, the sleepy valley of Taralangso
situated at the outskirts of Diphu Town in the state of Assam, come alive resounding
with the celebrations of the Karbi Youth Festival (KYF),the oldest, largest, most
colourful and vibrant youth festival of Assam in North East India. With a view
to propagate the rich cultural identity of the tribe, the Karbi Youth Festival is slowly
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showcasing the ethnic diversity of the Karbi tribe during the celebrations of Karbi Youth
Festival. Started in the early 80’s, the Karbi Youth Festival have shown the path for other
ethnic tribes to preserve and propagate their cultural identity. ]
65. Which state becomes India’s first state to launch Regenerative Tourismmodel?
1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Goa 3) Odisha
4) Jharkhand 5) Nagaland
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[Explanation:The Goa government has launched a model for “regenerative
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tourism,” to become the first state in the country to do so. The approach aims to
redefine tourism by promoting environmental restoration, cultural preservation, and
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community empowerment. The launch of the model follows the G20 tourism ministers
working group meet in June 2023, that came up with the Goa road map for tourism as a
method for achieving the sustainable development goals.]
66. MeitY Secretary S Krishnan has inaugurated India’s first Graphene Centreand
an IoT CoE in which state/UT?
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1) Tamil Nadu 2) Kerala 3) Jammu Kashmir 4) Ladakh 5) Haryana

[Explanation:In a significant development, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan inaugurated
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the India Innovation Centre for Graphene (IICG) and a Centre of Excellence
(CoE) in Intelligent Internet of Things (IIoT) Sensors in Kerala. The Digital
University Kerala (DUK) (formerly IIITMK) and CMET, Thrissur, play crucial roles as technical
partners in establishing these pioneering centers. The CoE in IIoT Sensors, situated at
Makers Village Kochi, is a distinctive facility created by the collaborative efforts of MeitY,
Government of India, and Government of Kerala. The primary objective is to boost the
development of sensors within the domain of Intelligent IoT systems, encompassing a wide
array of applications across networks, devices, and sensor systems. Additionally, the
India Innovation Centre for Graphene (IICG) has been established at Makers Village Kochi,
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in collaboration with Tata Steel Limited. This center is touted as the first-of-its-kind in the
country, focusing on advancing graphene technologies.]
67. which state has launched the ‘My School-My Pride’ campaign under the‘Apna
Vidyalay’ programme?
1) Bihar 2) Kolkata 3) Himachal Pradesh 4) Assam 5) Uttar Pradesh
[Explanation:Himachal Pradesh has introduced ‘My School-My Pride’ campaign
under the ‘Apna Vidyalay’ programme. This initiative is set to revolutionize the quality
of education in government schools, providing a holistic approach to student growth and
development. It aims to encourage active participation from individuals and organizations
to adopt schools and contribute to various aspects of students’ growth.The ‘My School-My
Pride’ campaign is expected to bring about a positive transformation, emphasizing
community engagement and mentoring for educational enhancement.]

68. In which Indian state did the traditional buffalo fights, known as Moh-Juj, make a
comeback after a hiatus of nine years, during the Magh Bihufestival in mid-
January 2024?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Karnataka 3) Assam 4) Nagaland 5) Meghalaya
[Explanation:After a hiatus of nine years, Moh-Juj, the traditional buffalo
fights, have made a comeback in Assam. This revival, held during the Magh Bihu
festival in mid-January 2024, marks a significant cultural reclamation in Assam. The Assam
Government’s approval, along with strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensures
a balance between cultural preservation and animal welfare. The tradition of Moh-Juj was
suspended in 2015 following the Supreme Court’s ban on similar events like Jallikattu in
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Tamil Nadu. The ban was primarily due to concerns regarding animal cruelty. However,
recognizing the cultural significance of Moh-Juj, the Assam government, after deliberations
and the issuance of detailed SOPs, decided to permit these events again????.]
69. Which state in India celebrates Kokborok Day as a significant culturalevent?
1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Nagaland 3) Rajasthan
4) Tripura
ha 5) Meghalaya
[Explanation:Kokborok Day, observed annually on January 19th, is a
significant cultural event in Tripura, India. The 2024 celebration marks the 46th
anniversary of Kokborok’s recognition as an official language of the state alongside Bengali
and English. This day celebrates the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Tripuri
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people. Kokborok, also known as Tripuri or Tiprakoka, is the native language of the Tripuri
community in Tripura and neighboring regions. It belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language
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family, closely related to the Bodo, Dimasa, and Kachari languages spoken in Assam,
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Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya???.]

70. Recently, which state has launched Mahtari Vandana Yojana?
1) Gujarat 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Chhattisgarh
4) Rajasthan 5) Arunachal Pradesh
[Ex planation:The state of Chhattisgarh, inspired by the successful
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implementation of the ‘Aarthik Sarkari Ladli Bahna Yojana‘ organized by

the Madhya Pradesh government, has recently launched a new scheme known
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as Mahtari Vandana Yojana 2024. Under this initiative, the government aims to provide
economic assistance of one thousand rupees to women every month, amounting to a total
annual financial aid of 12,000 rupees. The economic support offered by the Mahtari
Vandana Yojana holds immense significance for women in Chhattisgarh. The scheme not
only aims to provide financial assistance to women but also emphasizes fostering self-
reliance and skill development through the utilization of these funds. Women can manage
their expenses and even initiate small-scale enterprises with the help of this financial aid.]
71. Which state has become the second state in the country after Bihar tointroduce
caste enumeration?
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1) Tamil Nadu 2) Rajasthan 3) Maharashtra
4) Andhra Pradesh 5) Karnataka
[Explanation:The YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh has
initiated a comprehensive caste census, marking the state’s commitment to
understanding and addressing the complex caste dynamics within its
population. Andhra Pradesh now stands as the second state in the country, following
Bihar, to undertake such a comprehensive caste enumeration. Launched with the aid of a
specially designed phone app. The cornerstone of this census initiative is a dedicated
phone app developed by the government, enabling a more efficient and streamlined data
collection process. The app offers more than 700 caste options for the public to choose
from, with a notable inclusion being the ‘No caste’ option.]

72. Which of the following states has celebrated statehood on January 21?
1) Tripura 2) Manipur 3) Meghalaya 4) Both 1 & 2 5) All 1, 2 & 3
[Explanation:January 21st, 2024, marks a momentous occasion for the
northeastern region of India – the 52nd anniversary of statehood for Tripura,
Manipur, and Meghalaya. Each state, with its own vibrant culture, unique history, and
breathtaking landscapes, contributes to a rich tapestry that enhances the nation’s identity.
Statehood Day is celebrated with great fervor across all three states. Cultural programs,
parades, musical performances, and traditional dances showcase the rich heritage of each
region. People take pride in their shared history and the unique character that each state
brings to the Indian union. On January 21, 1972, the states of Tripura, Manipur, and
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Meghalaya became full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region (Re-organisation)
Act, 1971. The princely states of Tripura and Manipur were merged with India in October
1949. Let us delve into the details of the State Reorganisation of the Northeast.]
73. The second State Mining Ministers’ Conference is going to be held inwhich state?
1) Rajasthan 2) Madhya Pradesh
ha 3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Maharashtra 5) Gujarat
[Explanation:Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri
Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the second State Mining Ministers’ Conference in
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The Conference is another step in the direction of making
India’s mineral sector ‘Aatma Nirbhar’ and promoting Sustainable Mining in the country.
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav was the Chief Guest of the event and
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several Mines Ministers of other States also graced the conference. Addressing the
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conference, Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi, emphasized on self-reliant mining sector.
The reforms initiated by the Ministry of Mines will strengthen the mining sector as well as
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it will contribute to the economic growth of the nation.]

74. Annual Ethnic Mamani Festival was held in which state/UT?
1) Puducherry 2) Goa 3) New Delhi 4) Ladakh 5) Assam
[Explanation:The vibrant Mamani Ethnic Food Festival of Purig, held annually at
Heritage Village Styangkung Barsoo, stands as a triumphant celebration of culinary
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diversity, cultural heritage, and community unity. Organized by the Himalayan Cultural
Heritage Foundation in collaboration with Nyarpa Committee Styangkung, this annual
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festival has become a cornerstone in preserving and reviving the rich traditions of the Ladakh
region. The festival featured six food stalls, each representing different villages, presenting
a collective array of 35 traditional dishes. From the soul-warming Thugpa to the
exquisite Popot and a variety of bread such as Hrtsrap Khur, Mamani
showcased the authentic flavors of the region. Originally predating to the period of
Bonism, Mamani was a time for worshipping spirits called Lha, and over the years, it has
evolved into a communal celebration fostering bonds among households and communities.]
75. India’s first pilot project to make jet fuel from alcohol was launched inwhich
state?
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1) Karnataka 2) Gujarat 3) Tamil Nadu 4) Maharashtra 5) Rajasthan
[Explanation:The first pilot technology project to make jet fuel from alcohol
was inaugurated by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh
Puri in Pune, Maharashtra. This project will produce sustainable biological aviation
fuel or SAF. This pilot project has been set up in the research and development department
of Praj Udyog Group in Pirangut Industrial Estate near Pune. Pramod Chaudhary, President
of Praj, along with officials of Indian Oil and other oil companies were present for the
inauguration program.]
76. Recently, India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR hascommenced
at the Special Forces Training School in which state?
1) Uttarakhand 2) Himachal Pradesh 3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Rajasthan 5) Odisha

[Explanation:The 11thedition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces
Exercise KHANJAR has kicked off at the Special Forces Training School in
Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. Scheduled to take place from 22nd January to 3rd February
2024, this annual event has become a crucial platform for fostering collaboration and
enhancing the capabilities of both nations’ special forces. The Indian Army contingent,
consisting of 20 personnel, is proudly represented by troops from The
Parachute Regiment (Special Forces). On the other side, the Kyrgyzstan contingent,
also comprising 20 personnel, is represented by the Scorpion Brigade. This diverse
participation showcases the commitment of both nations to joint efforts in combating terrorism
and enhancing their special forces capabilities.]
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77. Amit Shah has addressed the 5 th International and 44 thAll IndiaCriminology
Conference of the National Forensic Science University(NFSU) in which state?
1) Haryana 2) Gujarat 3) Madhya Pradesh 4) Maharashtra 5) Uttar Pradesh
[Explanation:Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the 5thInternational
and 44th All India Criminology Conference at the National Forensic Science
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University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The conference focused on Forensic Behavioral
Science, an emerging field highlighted by Shah. Emphasizing the role of Behavioral Science
in crime prevention, he inaugurated a Digital Forensic Excellence Centre for capacity
building and investigations, underscoring its importance alongside a robust administration
and judiciary.]
78. Kachchhi Kharek has recently granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag; Itbelongs
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to which state?
1) Maharashtra
4) Mizoram
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5) Odisha
3) Tamil Nadu
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[Explanation: Kachchhi Kharek, a type of date native to the Kutch region of

Gujarat, was recently granted Geographical Indication (GI) status.The GI tag
was awarded on January 15, 2024, by the ControllerGeneral of Patents, Designs, and
Trade Marks (CGPDT) of India.Kachchhi Kharek is the second fruit from Gujarat to receive
a GI tag,after the Gir Kesar mango.]
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79. 60 Parachute Field Hospital have been selected from which state in theInstitutional
Category for Subhash Chandra Bose Aapada PrabandhanPuraskar-2024?
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1) Kerala 2) Maharashtra 3) Uttar Pradesh
[Explanation:The 60 Parachute Field Hospital in Uttar Pradesh is honored
with the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapada Prabandhan Puraskar-2024 for
outstanding Disaster Management efforts. The annual award, instituted by the
Centre, acknowledges individuals and organizations in India for their selfless service in
disaster management. Announced on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary,
January 23, the award includes a 51 lakh rupees cash prize and a certificate for
institutions, and five lakh rupees and a certificate for individuals.]
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80. World’s first Black (melanistic) Tiger Safari to be set up in which state?
1) Karnataka 2) Maharashtra 3) Odisha
4) Madhya Pradesh 5) Chhattisgarh
[Explanation:Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has unveiled plans for
the establishment of the world’s first ‘black tiger safari’ near the Similipal
Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj. This visionary project aims to provide tourists
and visitors with a rare glimpse of the melanistic tigers, commonly known as black tigers,
recently spotted at the Similipal National Park.Melanistic tigers, characterized by a
captivating dark stripe pattern set against a backdrop of white or golden fur, have become
a recent attraction in the Similipal region. Chief Minister Patnaik expressed excitement
about showcasing these majestic creatures, emphasizing that this safari would be the only
place in the world to witness such a unique species.]

81. Which state government is set to launch free power scheme “GruhaJyothi”?
1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Telangana 3) Rajasthan
4) Chhattisgarh 5) Sikkim
[Explanation:The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, has taken
significant strides to expedite the implementation of various welfare schemes,
including the much-anticipated Gruha Jyothi Scheme. The state government aims
to roll out this scheme from the first week of February, bringing relief to numerous
households. The announcement of the Gruha Jyothi Scheme, which promises 200 units
of free electricity, sparked confusion among citizens. In response, a considerable number
of people refrained from paying their electricity bills for the past two months, anticipating
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the scheme’s implementation. To address this, the Telangana government clarified that
only individuals who have settled their electricity bills for December 2023 and January
2024 are eligible for the scheme.]
82. Which state to get India’s 2ndlowest frequency communication station by2027?
1) Andhra Pradesh 2) Telangana 3) Uttar Pradesh
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[Explanation:The Indian Navy has strategically chosen Telangana as the
location for its second Very Low Frequency (VLF) communication transmission
station in the country. This significant development is set to take place in the Vikarabad
district, with the new VLF center scheduled for completion by 2027. VLF communication
is crucial for the Navy to maintain effective communication with ships and submarines,
emphasizing the strategic role of the new transmission station. The INS Kattabomman Radar
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Station in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, served as the pioneering VLF communication
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transmission station and has been operational since 1990.]
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83. Indian Army has opened “India Selfie Point” near the LOC in whichstate/UT?
1) Ladakh 2) Rajasthan 3) Jammu Kashmir 4) Madhya Pradesh 5) Odisha
[Explanation:The Indian Army threw open the ‘India Selfie Point’ near the
Line of Control in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The ‘India Selfie Point’ has
been gifted by acclaimed artist Rouble Nagi, who has set up several such points elsewhere
in Jammu and Kashmir.The Nagi, an artist, author and a social worker, is known through
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her Art foundation for undertaking women empowerment projects in rural Kashmir through
skill development and creating village entrepreneurs. Nagi’s gesture of gifting the structure
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stands as a testimony to rising nationalism in the valley.]
84. Thaipusam festival is celebrated in which of the following Indian states?
1) Kerala 2) Assam 3) Tamil Nadu 4) Andhra Pradesh 5) Telangana
[Explanation:Thai Pusam is a Hindu Tamil festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu
and South India to honor Lord Murugan’s victory over Surapadman. The festival
involves various rituals, including devotees piercing their bodies and walking on hot coals.
It is also celebrated in Malaysia and Singapore. Thai Pusam 2024 was celebrated on
January 25, 2024.]
85. PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone fordevelopment
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projects worth over Rs 19,100 crore in which state?
1) Rajasthan 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh 5) Odisha
[Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched development projects
worth more than Rs 19,100 crore in Bulandshahr district in western Uttar
Pradesh. Modi inaugurated a 173-km-long double-line electrified section between New
Khurja and New Rewari on the dedicated freight corridor (DFC) by flagging off goods
trains from the two stations through video conference.The prime minister also inaugurated
a rail line connecting the Mathura-Palwal section and the Chipiyana Buzurg-Dadri section.
These new lines will improve rail connectivity of the national capital to southern-western
and eastern India. Modi unveiled multiple road development projects. He also inaugurated
Indian Oil’s Tundla-Gawaria pipeline. Built at a cost of about Rs 700 crore, this 255-km-
long pipeline project has been completed well ahead of its scheduled time.]
86. A three-day “Sambhar festival” was recently held in which state/UT?
1) Tamil Nadu 2) Gujarat 3) Rajasthan 4) Ladakh 5) Nagaland
[Explanation:Deputy CM and Tourism Minister Diya Kumari has inaugurated
the Sambhar Festival 2024 at Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan. The three-day festival
is believed to start on 26 January and end on 28 January.The Sambhar Festival will be
developed on the line of the Rann festival of Kutch. Activities like heritage walk, fancy kite
flying, art and craft stall, photography exhibition, food court, fancy kite flying, camel cart
ride for tourists, parasailing, paramount, the thrill of ATV vehicles etc. will be organised
here.]
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87. Nyishi textile has got GI tag from which state?
1) Odisha 2) Bihar 3) Assam 4) Maharashtra5) Arunachal Pradesh
[Explanation:12 distinctive products of Arunachal obtain GI tags.The products are Apatani,
Monpa, Adi, Galo, Tai Khamti and Nyishi textiles, Monpa handmade paper, Singpho Phalap
(Singpho tea), Adi Apong, Dao (machete), Angnyat millet and Marua Apo (Marua millet
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beverage).
88. The fourth National Chilika Birds Festival was held in _____.
1) Assam 2) Tamil Nadu 3) Karnataka 4) Odisha 5) Gujarat
[Explanation:The National Chilika Birds Festival, a hallmark event in Odisha’s
calendar, commenced with grandeur on January 26. Hosted against the
breathtaking backdrop of Chilika Lake, this festival brings together birders and enthusiasts
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from across India to celebrate the State of India’s Birds. The festival’s inauguration, graced
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by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, marked the beginning of a three-day
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extravaganza. A captivating ‘Photo Exhibition’ showcased the vibrant avian life of Chilika,
setting the stage for an immersive experience. Participants embarked on birding excursions
to Mangalajodi and Nalabana, sanctuaries nestled within Chilika’s pristine environs.
Mangalajodi, dubbed the “Birds Paradise of Asia,” offered a glimpse into the diverse
avian species that call this region home.]
89. Which state is hosting the 4thedition of the two-day Organic OrangeFestival 2024?
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1) Karnataka 2) West Bengal3) Bihar 4) Nagaland 5) Manipur

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[Explanation:The vibrant hues of oranges and the aroma of citrus filled the
air as the 4th edition of the Rüsoma Orange Festival unfolded in the picturesque
village of Rüsoma, nestled in the Kohima district in Nagaland. With approximately
3400 attendees, this year’s event showcased the best of organic produce, community
spirit, and rural entrepreneurship. The festivities commenced on January 24th, igniting
excitement among visitors and locals alike. As the sun rose over Rüsoma, stalls adorned
with succulent oranges lined the festival grounds, offering a visual feast for attendees.
The day buzzed with activity, featuring various competitions and showcases aimed at
celebrating the essence of the orange.]
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90. Which state govt has formed the ‘Road Safety Force’ for the first time in thecountry
to reduce road accidents?
1) Rajasthan 2) Maharashtra 3) Punjab 4) Odisha 5) Meghalaya
[Explanation:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reviewed the launching of the Road
Safety Force (Sadak Surksha Force) to check the fatality rate due to road accidents in the
state on one hand and to streamline the movement of traffic on the roads of the state. This
move will reduce the burden on cops deployed in police stations]
91. Union Ministerof Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairyinghas chaired first National
Conference on Promotion ofSeaweed Cultivation in which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Maharashtra 3) Gujarat
4) Tamil Nadu 5) Karnataka

[Explanation:National Conference on Promotion of Seaweed Cultivation:
Organized in Gujarat by Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri
Parshottam Rupala. Aimed at promoting seaweed cultivation as an alternative for
employment generation and diversification of marine production. Pilot Project at Kori
Creek, Gujarat: Identified as a potential game changer for seaweed cultivation.
Challenges and Opportunities Highlighted:Need for assessing challenges and finding
solutions in the seaweed value chain. Focus on innovations, policy frameworks, and
regulations to facilitate growth. Government Support and Initiatives: Distribution of
sanction orders for various projects under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
(PMMSY). Financial assistance provided for seaweed culture establishment. Benefits and
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Importance of Seaweed Cultivation: Contribution to agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals,
cosmetics, aquaculture, and biofuel production. Employment generation, support for the
blue economy, and export opportunities.Environmental benefits such as carbon
sequestration and marine ecosystem balance.]
92. Which state has launched SAMALEI plan to transform SamaleswariTemple into
Spiritual hub?
1) Odisha
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2) Assam 3) Jharkhand 4) Bihar 5) Uttarakhand
[Explanation:Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launches SAMALEI Plan
for Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur. Aims to transform temple precinct into a
spiritual and cultural hub. Focus on enhancing visitor experience and boosting local
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economy. Includes acquisition and rehabilitation efforts, and infrastructure development.
Features like parikrama path, queue management, cafeteria, and more to be added.]
93.
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Which state has topped the medal table in Khelo India Youth Games 2024?
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1) Maharashtra 2) Punjab 3) Haryana

4) Chhattisgarh 5) Tamil Nadu
[Explanation:Maharashtra currently tops the KIYG 2024 medal table after
Day 11 with 53 gold medals. Haryana are second with 35 golds. Get full Khelo India
Youth Games 2024 medal tally.Over 5,600 athletes from all over the country will compete
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at the Khelo India Youth Games 2024, which runs from January 19 to 31. Tamil Nadu will
host the KIYG 2024 with four cities - Chennai, Madurai, Trichy and Coimbatore - conducting
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the events. KIYG 2024 Tamil Nadu is the sixth edition of the flagship event under the
Indian government’s Khelo India initiative to promote sports at a grassroots level.]
94. Which State government has set up the “Sadak Surakhya Force” (SSF)?
1) Jharkhand 2) Nagaland 3) Mizoram 4) Punjab 5) Bihar
[Explanation: In Punjab, the State government has set up the ‘Sadak
SurakhyaForce’ (SSF), the first of its kind in the country, to reduce road
fatalities. The State Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann flagged off 144 hi-tech vehicles
from Jalandhar. Anyone in the State can get help by dialing number 112, and the vehicle
will reach the spot within ten minutes of receiving the call. A Report says that Indian Hockey
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team’s former captain and AIG traffic Gaganjit Singh will lead this Sadak Surakhya Force.]
95. Which of the following states has signed MoU for implementation of theModified
PKC-ERCP Link Project?
1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Odisha 3) Rajasthan
4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 1 & 3
[Explanation:An MoU was signed by Rajasthan and MP with the Union Ministry
of Jal Shakti for implementation of the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-
ERCP (Modified PKC-ERCP) Link Project. The project envisages integration of original
PKC river link project with Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project to implement it as an inter-state
river linking project under the national perspective plan of interlinking of rivers (ILR)
programme of the Government of India.]

16. SURVEYS
1. According to NSE, Which state has topped in the list of highest number of registered
investors?
1) Maharashtra 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Gujarat
[Explanation: The state of Maharashtra tops the list of highest number of
registered investors at 1.48 crore. Uttar Pradesh has ascended to the second
position, surpassing Gujarat, with 89.47 lakh investors. The state recorded a
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growth of 33.8% in new investors. Gujarat was in the third position with 76.68 lakh
registered investors, recording a growth of 17.2% in the number of registered investors.]
2. IRDAI Annual Report 2022-2023: India’s Insurance Penetration Drops to ______%
in 2022-2023.
1) 3% 2) 4% 3) 5% 4) 6% 5) 7%
[Explanation: India’s overall insurance penetration reduced to 4 per cent in
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2022-23 from the level of 4.2 per cent in 2021-22,” According to IRDAI annual
report. The country’s insurance penetration has shrunk as the insurance penetration of
domestic life insurance sector was reduced from 3.2 per cent in 2021-22 to 3 per cent in
2022-23 and the same for non-life Insurance sector remained at 1 per cent in both these
years, as per Irdai citing Swiss Re Sigma Report, in its annual report for 2022-23 released.
Insurance penetration is measured as a percentage of total premiums collected to the
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country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).]
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According to Cirium’s annual report; which airport was ranked second among the
top 20 global airports with the highest on-Time Performance?
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1) Rajeev Gandhi International Airport

2) Kempegowda International Airport
3) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
4) Indira Gandhi International Airport
5) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
[Explanation: Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) was
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ranked second among the top 20 global airports with the highest On-Time
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Performance (OTP), according to Cirium’s annual report. Cirium is an aviation
analytics firm. In 2023, the RGIA managed 1.68 lakh flights, 93.51% of which were tracked.
The airport had an on-time departure performance of 84.42% and an on-time arrival
performance of 80.81%. The average departure delay was 53 minutes. The RGIA serviced
82 routes with 30 airlines. The airport also earned second spot in the large-airports
category.]
4. In the recently released ILO’s 2024 ‘World Employment and Social Outlook’ report
forecasts that the number of unemployment rate has projected to _____%.
1) 5.4 2) 5.3 3) 5.2 4) 5.1 5) 5.5
[Explanation:The International Labour Organization (ILO), a United Nations
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agency, has projected a modest rise in the global unemployment rate to 5.2%
in 2024, citing an increase in joblessness across advanced economies. According to the
ILO’s 2024 World Employment and Social Outlook report released recently, the anticipated
rise would result in the global unemployment rate inching up from 5.1% recorded in 2023.]
5. What is India’s rank in the recently released Henley Passport Index 2024?
1) 82 2) 80 3) 90 4) 87 5) 81
[Explanation:Indian passport ranked 80th spot in the world’s most powerful passport
list for 2024, with citizens allowed to travel to 62 countries without a visa. The country
shares its rank with Uzbekistan, while the neighbouring nation Pakistan is positioned at
101spots.Singapore and Japan have boasted the world’s most powerful travel documents
for the last five years, granting their citizens access to more countries without a prior visa
than anyone else.]

6. Recently, India has surpassed Which country in the MSCI Emerging Markets
index, securing the second position after China?
1) Brazil 2) South Africa3) Taiwan 4) Korea 5) Saudi Arabia
[Explanation:India has surpassed Taiwan in the MSCI Emerging Markets index,
securing the second position after China and affirming its status as an
attractive investment option in emerging markets.India’s share in MSCI Emerging
Markets index saw a significant jump over eight years, rising from 7% to 17.1% and is
projected to rise further to 20% by early 2024, a recent report from Nuvama Institutional
Equities.]
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7. Which country has claimed the top spot in Berkshire Hathaway TravelProtection
‘Safest Places’ report 2024?
1) Switzerland 2) Canada 3) Switzerland 4) Ireland 5) Netherland
[Explanation:Canada has claimed the top spot in Berkshire Hathaway Travel
Protection’s ‘Safest Places’ report, thanks to its cold weather and low
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population density. This is a sharp five-spot rise from the 2023 report when it ranked
sixth in the same list.The country also claimed the first position for safety in transportation,
health measures, lack of violent criminal offences, women and LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC
communities.]
8. According to Mcap club 2023; which company has remained India’slargest business
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conglomerate in market capitalization in calendar year2023?
1) Tata Group
4) Aditya Birla Group
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5) L & T Group
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[Explanation: Tata Group remained India’s largest business conglomerate in

marketcapitalization in calendar year 2023 while the Mukesh Ambani
campraced ahead of the Adani businesses to become the second-largest.The
Tata companies ended 2023 with a combined group market capitalisation of Rs 28.68
trillion, up 35 per cent from the Rs 21.2 trillion at the end of December 2022.Adani Group
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slipped to third rank with Rs 14.2 trillion at the end of December 2023, down 27.8 per
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cent from the Rs 19.7 trillion a year ago.]
9. Which country has topped the list of source markets for tourism into SriLanka in
2023?
1) Nepal 2) India 3) Bangladesh 4) Russia 5) Indonesia
[Explanation:India has topped the list of source markets for tourism into Sri
Lanka in 2023. The island has welcomed 1.487 Million tourists during the last year
with India contributing over 20% arrivals.In all over 3 lakh Indian tourists reached Sri
Lanka in 2023 followed by Russia which contributed 1.97 lakh. Tourism holds a pivotal
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position in Sri Lanka’s economy as a top foreign revenue source. Tourism contributed 2.1
billion USD from 1.1 billion USD achieved in the previous year.]
10. Which of the following has been rated as the second most valuable ITservices
brand in the world in the 2024 Global 500 IT Services Ranking byBrand Finance?
1) Accenture 2) TCS 3) Infosys 4) IBM 5) Capgemini
[Explanation:Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been rated as the second
most valuable IT services brand in the world in the 2024 Global 500 IT Services
Ranking by Brand Finance. Steered by steady investments in AI-readiness and a
commitment to sustainability, TCS’ brand value has surged to $19.2 billion from $17.2
billion in 2023, a strong growth of 11.5% YoY. The incremental $ 2 billion growth is the
highest absolute growth posted among the Top 25 leading IT firms in the world.]

11. According to the recently released ASER 2023 report, what percentageof rural
Indian children aged 14 to 18 years struggle to read a Class 2textbook in their
regional language?
1) 25% 2) 51.6 3) 28% 4) 42.7 5) 86.8
[Explanation:The thrust on schooling in regional languages notwithstanding,
nearly 25 per cent of rural youth in the age group of 14-18 cannot read a
class 2 level text “fluently,” even if it is in their regional language.As per the
ASER study, some 86.8 per cent of 14- to 18-year-olds are enrolled in an educational
institution. The percentage of youth not enrolled is a high 32.6 per cent for 18-year-olds
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but low for 14-year-olds at 3.9 per cent.Most of the young people in this age group of 14-
18 were enrolled in the Arts/Humanities stream. In Class XI or higher, more than half are
enrolled in the Arts/Humanities stream (55.7 per cent).]
12. According to Edelman Trust Barometer 2024 report; which countryemerged as a
global leader in trust in business?
1) Saudi Arabia
4) Indonesia
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5) UK
3) China
[Explanation:In a notable development, India has emerged as a global leader in

trust, particularly in its confidence in businesses and non-governmental
organizations (NGOs). This finding comes from the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, an
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annual online survey now in its 24thyear, which was conducted between November 3
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and November 22, 2023????.The survey, which included over 32,000 respondents from
28 countries, is representative of the general population across various demographics within
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each country. The Trust Index, a key measure of the survey, is the average percent trust in
NGOs, business, government, and media??.]
13. Which of the following countries has claimed the top spot in the recently released
Global Firepower Ranking 2024?
1) US 2) Russia 3) China 4) India 5) Bhutan
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[Explanation:In the 2024 Global Firepower Military Strength Rankings, the

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Us secured the top position, with Russia and China following. India claimed
the 4th spot. Bhutan ranks lowest with a power index of 6.3704. The Global Firepower’s
Military Strength Rankings for 2024 offer a comprehensive assessment of military
capabilities worldwide. The rankings, encompassing 145 countries, take in to account
more than 60 factors, including troop numbers, military equipment, financial stability,
geographic location, and available resources. The culmination of these factors results in a
Power Index score, providing a nuanced perspective on global military strength.]
14. Which of the following was emerged as the world’s largest derivative exchange in
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2023 for fifth straight year?
1) Eurex 2) NSE 3) LSE 4) BSE 5) SSE
[Explanation:The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has again emerged
as the world’s largest derivatives exchange in 2023, in terms of the number
of contracts traded, according to the Futures Industry Association (FIA). This
is the fifth straight year when the exchange earned the top position.Additionally, the
exchange has ranked third in the world in the equity segment by number of trades in
2023, as per the statistics maintained by World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).]
15. According to a recently released International Data Corporation (IDC) report;
which company became the top smart phone manufacturer inthe world?
1) Samsung 2) Apple 3) OPPO 4) Xiaomi 5) Vivo

[Explanation:Apple has overtaken Samsung as the world’s top smartphone
seller, ending the Korean tech firm’s 12-year run as industry leader.The iPhone
took the top spot in 2023 with 234.6m units sold, according to figures from the International
Data Corporation (IDC), overtaking Samsung’s 226.6m units.“The last time a company not
named Samsung was at the top of the smartphone market was 2010, and for 2023 it is
now Apple,” IDC added. “A sort of shifting of power at the top of the largest consumer
electronics market was driven by an all-time high market share for Apple and a first time at
the top.”]
16. Which state has ranked first in country in Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System
for third consecutive year?
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1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Madhya Pradesh 3) Bihar
4) Maharashtra 5) Uttarakhand
[Explanation:Uttar Pradesh has been ranked first for the third consecutive
year in recording the highest entry rate on the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice
System (ICJS) platform.Top Performing States on ICJS Platform1stRank: Uttar, 2ndRank:
Madhya Pradesh, 3rdRank: Bihar. It is an initiative of the Supreme Court e-committee and
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implemented by the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs)It was initiated
in 2013 as a continuation of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS). It
enables a nationwide search on police, prisons & courts databases across all states/UTs
in the country.]
17. According to a new Lancet study; which country has become the second-highest
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contributor to the cancer burden in Asia in 2019?
1) China 2) Japan 3) India 4) Brazil 5) Ghana
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[Explanation:According to the Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia Journal,
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India recorded 12 lakh new cancer cases and 9.3 lakh deaths from the disease
in 2019, making it the second highest contributor to the disease burden in Asia that
year.According to the study, China, Japan and India are leading countries in Asia for both
new cancer cases and deaths. China takes the lead with 48 lakh new cases and 27 lakh
deaths followed by India and then Japan at 9 lakh new cases and 4.4 lakh deaths.]
18. According to UN’s FAO: What is the Global food price index for 2023?
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1) 10% 2) 13.7% 3) 15.5% 4) 20.25% 5) 25.36%

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[Explanation:World food prices fell in 2023, with considerable declines for grains and
oils as supply concerns eased, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization added. Overall,
world food commodity prices fell 13.7 percent in 2023 against the previous year,
according to Rome-based FAO, The FAO’s cereals price index fell 15.4 percent, “reflecting
well supplied global markets” compared to 2022, when prices soared after Russia’s
invasion of Ukraine, a major grain exporter.]
19. According European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S); which
year as the hottest year ever recorded?
1) 2022 2) 2023 3) 2024 4) 2021 5) 2020
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[Explanation:Global temperatures reached exceptionally high levels in 2023.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for
Medium-Range Weather Forecasts on behalf of the European Commission with funding
from the EU, monitored several key climate indicators throughout the year, reporting on
record-breaking conditions such as the hottest month on record and daily global
temperature averages briefly surpassing pre-industrial levels by more than 2°C.
Unprecedented global temperatures from June onwards led 2023 to become the warmest
year on record – overtaking by a large margin 2016, the previous warmest year. The
2023 Global Climate Highlights report based mainly on the ERA5 reanalysis
dataset presents a general summary of 2023’s most relevant climate extremes
and the main drivers behind them, such as greenhouse gas concentrations, El Niño
and other natural variations.]

20. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, who is the 12th-richestperson in
the world?
1) Francoise Bettencourt Meyers 2) Gautam Adani
3) Mukesh Ambani 4) Elon Musk 5) Jeff Bezos
[Explanation:Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has surpassed Reliance
Industries Limited Chairman Mukesh Ambani to regain the top spot as the
richest man in Asia, with a total net worth of $97.6 billion, according to the
Bloomberg Billionaire’s Index. Gautam Adani is now the world’s 12th richest person,
up from the 15th position in December 2023.Adani had lost his position as India’s richest
man to the RIL chairman almost a year ago after a massive dip in the valuation of his
conglomerate, triggered by a report by US-based short seller Hindenburg Research.
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Meanwhile, Mukesh Ambani, per the data, secured the position of second richest man in
Asia and 13th in the world with a net worth of $97.0 billion.]
21. The Lambert Fisher Glacier- World’s largest Glacier 2024; it is situated in____.
1) Europe 2) Antarctica 3) Asia 4) Africa 5) North America
[Explanation:The Lambert Fisher Glacier, situated in Antarctica, proudly holds
the title of the world’s largest glacier. Covering an extensive area of 400 kilometres
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in length and 100 kilometres in width, this colossal ice giant accounts for about 8% of the
Arctic Ice Sheet.Its sheer magnitude is such that it is visible from space, showcasing evidence
of ongoing glacial activity. Recognized for its remarkable speed, the Lambert Glacier is
also the fastest-moving glacier globally, with speeds reaching 1,200 meters per year at its
outlet.]
22. According to the Brand Finance Global 500 2024 report, which is the17 th strongest
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brand in the world?
1) Reliance Jio
4) Google
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5) Coca Cola
3) YouTube
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[Explanation:According to the latest report ‘Global-500 2024’ published by

Brand Finance, Jio remains the strongest Indian brand. Jio has become the
strongest Indian brand by leaving behind the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) and State
Bank of India (SBI).Jio also topped Brand Finance’s 2023 ranking among India’s strongest
brands.In the ranking of 2024, Jio is at 17thplace in the list of the world’s strongest brands.
The brand strength index of Jio company is 88.9. WeChat, YouTube, Google, Deloitte,
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Coca-Cola and Netflix have topped the list.]

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23. Which exchange retained its position as the world’s largest exchange in 2023,
particularly in the global derivative exchange?
1) New York Stock Exchange 2) Nasdaq (XNAS)
3) Shanghai Stock Exchange
4) National Stock Exchange 5) Japan Exchange Group
[Explanation:“NSE Group (National Stock Exchange of India and NSE
International Exchange) has once again emerged as the world’s largest
derivatives exchange group in the calendar year 2023 by number of contracts
traded based on statistics published by Futures Industry Association (FIA), a derivatives
trade body. In addition to this, it ranked 3rdin the world in the equity segment by number
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of trades (electronic order book).]
24. As per latest report by MoCA; which state has recorded second highestgrowth in
number of newly registered companies among all states?
1) Maharashtra 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Mizoram
4) Gujarat 5) Odisha
[Explanation:The state of Maharashtra tops the list of highest number of
registered investors at 1.48 crore. Uttar Pradesh has ascended to the second
position, surpassing Gujarat, with 89.47 lakh investors. The state recorded a
growth of 33.8% in new investors.Gujarat was in the third position with 76.68 lakh
registered investors, recording a growth of 17.2% in the number of registered
investors.Several other states saw a substantial rise in investor participation in the stock
market. West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan emerge as the leading states,
each with an investor base of more than 47 lakh registered individuals.]

25. According to the latest Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)report,
India aims to become a leprosy-free country by which year?
1) 2027 2) 2025 3) 2030 4) 2028 5) 2032
[Explanation:According to the government data, the prevalence rate of leprosy has
decreased from 0.69 per 10,000 people in 2014-15 to 0.45 in 2021-22. Additionally, the
annual new case detection rate per 100,000 population has dropped from 9.73 in 2014-
15 to 5.52 in 2021-22.According to the letter written by the Directorate General of Health
Services (DGHS), the National Leprosy Eradication Program (NLEP) is taking all required
steps to stop the transmission of leprosy at the sub-national level by 2027 – which is three
years ahead of sustainable development goals (SDG) target 3.3.]
26. Which country was ranked second worst in a 10-year global study ofpositive doping
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cases by minors conducted by the World Anti-DopingAgency?
1) Russia 2) India 3) China 4) Afghanistan 5) Brazil
[Explanation:India was named as the second worst country in a 10-year global
study of positive doping cases by minors conducted by the World Anti-Doping
Agency.Russia toped the list, followed by India and China, in the report published by
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the WADA, on the findings of ‘Operation Refuge’, a broad analysis and examination of
doping amongst minors in sport.”Countries with the most positive tests reported against
Minors were (in descending order) Russia, India, and China. Countries with the most
sanctioned Minors were Russia, India, and China,” the WADA.]
27. Which company has hit $3 trillion market value, ranks world’s secondmost valuable company?
1) Apple 2) Microsoft 3) Saudi Aramco 4) Alphabet (Google) 5) Amazon
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[Explanation:Microsoft reached a historic moment on its stock market value
exceeded $3 trillion for the first time. This positions the tech giant as the world’s
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second most valuable company, closely trailing behind Apple.Since the beginning of the
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year, Microsoft and Apple stocks have been in competition for the title of the most capitalized
stock on Wall Street. In January, the software giant briefly took the lead,causing the iPhone
maker to temporarily lose its top position.]
28. Bhopal has secured which rank in Swachh Survekshan-2023 cleanliness?
1) 4th 2) 5th 3) 6th 4) 7th 5) 8th
[Explanation:The diligent endeavours of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation have had a
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noticeable impact on Swachh Survekshan-2023. Moving up from the 6thposition in 2022,

Bhopal is now the 5th cleanest city among those with a population of over 1 lakh. Bhopal
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has also been awarded a 5-star Garbage Free City (GFC) rating, making it the cleanest
State capital in the country. Additionally, Bhopal ranks 5thamongst the cleanest million
plus cities.]
29. According to Alliance Bernstein, which e-commerce platform has emergedas top
position in India?
1) Amazon 2) Meesho 3) Flipkart 4) AJIO 5) Myntra
[Explanation:Walmart group firm Flipkart continues to dominate the e-
commerce segment with 48 per cent market share while Softbank-backed
Meesho has emerged as the fastest growing e-commerce platform in terms of
user base in India.According to the report, Flipkart’s user base grew 21 per cent year-
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on-year (YoY), Meesho accelerated at 32 per cent while Amazon lagged at 13 per cent user
growth primarily due to relative premium offerings ascompared to peers.]
30. According to Forbes; who among the following has become the richestperson in
the world?
1) Bernard Arnault 2) Elon Musk 3) Jeff Bezos
4) Larry Ellison 5) Mark Zuckerberg
[Explanation:Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of luxury brand LVMH Moet
Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, surpassed Tesla boss Elon Musk to become the
world’s richest person, as per Forbes real-time billionaires list. Bernard Arnault
has a net worth of $207.6 billion currently. This is higher than Elon Musk’s $204.7 billion.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is the world’s third richest person with a net worth of $181.3
billion.The fight for the number one spot between Bernard Arnault and Elon Musk has
been going on for over two years.]
31. What is the rank of India in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023?
1) 126 2) 111 3) 127 4) 131 5) 93
[Explanation:India ranked 93 out of 180 countries on the corruption perceptions index
(CPI) for 2023, according to the latest report rel eased by Transparency
International.The index, which lists countries by their perceived levels of public sector
corruption, ranked Denmark at the top, followed by Finland, New Zealand and
Norway.The index uses a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very
clean. In 2023, India’s overall score was 39 while in 2022, it was 40. India’s rank in 2022
was 85. In the Asian region, Singapore ranked at the top, scoring 83 and
occupying the fifth slot.]
32. In India’s nomination for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for2024-
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25, how many ‘Maratha Military Landscape’ forts have beenincluded in total?
1) Eight 2) Ten 3) Twelve 4) Six 5) Nine
[Explanation:The 12 components of this nomination include Salher Fort,
Shivneri Fort, Lohagad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg,
Panhala Fort, Vijay Durg, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu’s Gingee
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Fort.Spread across diverse geographical and physiographic regions, these forts
showcase the strategic military prowess of the erstwhile Maratha kingdom.The
Maratha Military Landscapes were developed between the 17 th and
19thcenturies.Eight out of these 12 forts are protected by the Archaeological Survey
of India. They include Shivneri Fort, Lohagad, Raigad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort,
Vijaydurg, Sindhudurg, and Gingee Fort.The other four—Salher Fort, Rajgad,
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Khanderi Fort, and Pratapgarh—are maintained by Maharashtra government’s
Directorate of Archaeology and Museums.]
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by market capitalization?
1) Maruti Suzuki 2) Bajaj Auto 3) Hyundai
4) Tata Motors 5) Mahindra & Mahindra
[Explanation:Tata Motors hit a market capitalization of ?3.15 trillion on the
BSE, surpassing Maruti Suzuki’s ?3.13 trillion, to become the country’s most
valued automotive company after seven years.Tata Motors’ stock has run up 9.4%
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in the last month, reflecting optimism emanating from a robust sales and margin performance
by its UK-based luxury vehicles arm Jaguar Land Rover, as well as achieving its free cash
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flow targets.]
34. Which of the following has been certified as a Top Employer 2024 inIndia by the
Top Employers Institute?
1) REC Limited2) TCS 3) NTPC Limited 4) IBM 5) Infosys
[Explanation: The 2024 Top Employers of the Top Employers Institute have
been announced and NTPC Limited has been certified as a Top Employer in
India by the institute. NTPC completed the following steps in order to qualify for the
certification: HR Best Practice Survey, Validation and Audit. NTPC’s performance score
was rated against an international standard and NTPC has achieved Top Employer
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status.Director (HR), Shri Dillip Kumar Patel received the Award on behalf of NTPC at the
Top Employers 2024 Certification Celebration Event held in Singapore.]
35. Which company will retain its position as the world’s largest selling
vehiclemanufacturer in 2023?
1) Toyota 2) Honda 3) Hyundai 4) Nissan 5) Suzuki
[Explanation: Toyota, the renowned Japanese automaker, has once again
secured its position as the world’s top-selling automaker in 2023. This
achievement underscores Toyota’s continued dominance in the global automotive market
and its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.Toyota’s journey to
the top is marked by a consistent focus on developing reliable, high-quality vehicles that
cater to a wide range of customer needs. From fuel-efficient compact cars to luxurious
SUVs, Toyota’s diverse product lineup has played a pivotal role in maintaining its market
leadership.]

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CURRENT AFFAIRS

All Competitive Exams

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S.No. Topics Page No.

[Explanation:The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has welcomed a seasoned

General of Police (DGP).This appointment is groundbreaking as Ms. Shukla becomes

the Additional Director-General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).]

global trade dynamics.]

Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnudeo Sai. In addition to this, Basavaraju will also

2) Dr. Manoj Soni

1) Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy 2) A. Revanth Reddy

1) Anita Rajendra 2) M. Mahender Reddy

[Explanation:In a disputed electoral process, Comoros President Azali

1) Anil Kumar Lahoti 2) Meenakshi Gupta 3) PD Vaghela

2.AWARDS AND HONOURS

prestigious M.S. Swaminathan Award. This recognition comes in appreciation of his

function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 09th January, 2024 (Tuesday) at 1100 hours.

part of the Swachh Survekshan Awards presented by President DraupadiMurmu.

• Patan in Chattisgarh and Lonavla in Maharashtra were the second and

[Explanation:Tamil playback singer P.K.Veeramanidasan will receive this year’s

E 4) Nandini Gupta 5) Shweta Sharda

1) REC Limited 2) NLC India Limited 3) NTPC Limited

1) Ravi Shastri 2) Farokh Engineer3) KrishnamachariSrikkanth

SN Name Field State/Region/Country

Padma Bhushan (17)

E Trade & Industry

11 Shri Ashwin Balachand Medicine Maharashtra

SN Name Field State/Region/Country

45 Shri Raghuveer Choudhary Literature & Education Gujarat

51 Shri Radha Krishan Dhiman Medicine Uttar Pradesh

SN Name Field State/Region/Country

84 Shri Narayanan E P Art Kerala

E Literature & Education

89 Shri BhagabatPadhan Art Odisha

94 Shri Binod Kumar Pasayat Art Odisha

SN Name Field State/Region/Country

E Art Uttar Pradesh

Best Debut Director: TarunDudeja (DhakDhak)

1) Rahul R. Nair 2) Mehul Malik 3) Dr Tanmay Bharat

4) ICICI Bank 5) Indian Bank

to resolve customer complaints within 30 days. If a complaint is not resolved within 30

1) State Bank of India 2) Bank of Baroda 3) Bank of Maharashtra

[Explanation: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) hassigned a

loan syndication andunderwriting processes, management of Trust and RetentionAccount

4.BOOKS AND AUTHORS

3. Who is the author of the book ‘MahaKavithai’?

1) Adam Grant 2) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

E 5) Manoj Mukund Naravane

1) Actor 2) Author 3) Professor 4) Scientist 5) Politician

E 3) Scientist 4) Politician 5) Businessman

[Explanation:Senior Congress leader and former state minister T H Mustafa died at a

1) Poet 2) Journalist 3) Director 4) Actor 5) Social Activist

16. Rana Talwar has passed away recently; He is a/an_______.

3. What is the interest rate of Sukanya Samriddhi scheme?

manufacturers from climate challenges?

Price Index (CPI) inched up to 5.69% in December 2023.The inflation rate in

1) Apple 2) Microsoft 3) Google 4) Meta 5) IBM