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How much loan has the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved for the modernization of water supply services in Kochi?

A. $120 million

B. $150 million

C. $170 million

D. $200 million

Correct Answer :

C. $170 million


The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a substantial $170 million loan to facilitate the modernization of water supply services in Kochi, Kerala aiming to elevate urban living standards, ensure access to clean water, and strengthen climate resilience.

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Which country is poised to assume the role of the chairman of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO) in 2024?

A. Brazil

B. China

C. India

D. United States (US)

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In the global unicorn rankings, what is India's position, and how many unicorn companies does it currently have?

A. Third, 72

B. First, 168

C. Second, 172

D. Fourth, 50

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Which country has officially announced the permanent closure of its embassy in India, citing persistent challenges from the Indian government as the primary reason?

A. Pakistan

B. Iran

C. Bangladesh

D. Afghanistan

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What percentage decrease is expected in India's cotton production for the 2023-2024 season due to issues like pink bollworm and monsoon challenges?

A. 5%

B. 7%

C. 8%

D. 6%

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When is World Kindness Day observed in 2023?

A. November 12th

B. November 14th

C. November 13th

D. November 15th

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In the 2023 presidential election, which country elected Javier Milei as its president?

A. United States

B. Argentina

C. Brazil

D. Mexico

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What is the name of the world's first Artificial Intelligence Safety agreement?

A. Bletchley Declaration

B. Frontier Declaration

C. Global AI Safety Declaration

D. Universal AI Safety Agreement

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Who is set to launch the PM-PVTG Mission and Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas?

A. President of India

B. Chief Minister of Jharkhand

C. Prime Minister of India

D. Governor of Jharkhand

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Where was the 14th International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) under the Paris Principles organized?

A. Geneva, Switzerland

B. Paris, France

C. Copenhagen, Denmark

D. New York City, USA

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When is World Heritage Week 2023 celebrated?

A. November 19 to 25

B. December 1 to 7

C. October 15 to 21

D. September 5 to 11

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Which Indian Institute of Technology has developed a solution to tackle Delhi's air pollution crisis using artificial rain?

A. IIT Delhi

B. IIT Bombay

C. IIT Kanpur

D. IIT Kharagpur

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On which date is World Radiography Day observed each year?

A. 8th November

B. 9th November

C. 2nd December

D. 5th February

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Recently, the International Cricket Council (ICC) implemented a ban on which group of players from participating in international womens cricket at the highest level?

A. Under-19 Players

B. Transgender Players

C. Left-handed Players

D. Players with Dual Citizenship

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Who unveiled the logo and mascot for the first-ever Khelo India Para Games 2023 in a momentous event held in New Delhi?

A. Rajnath Singh

B. Anurag Singh Thakur

C. Smriti Irani

D. Nitin Gadkari

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According to the IDF, which group hijacked the cargo ship Galaxy Leader en route from Turkey to India in the Red Sea?

A. Yemens Houthi rebels

B. Somali pirates

C. Iranian Revolutionary Guard

D. Libyan insurgents

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On which date is World Vegan Day 2023 observed?

A. November 1st

B. October 31st

C. December 1st

D. November 2nd

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Which country's women's hockey team won the gold medal at the Womens Asian Champions Trophy 2023?

A. India

B. Japan

C. China

D. South Korea

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With whom did India sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding semiconductors to enhance the supply chain and align with global developments?

A. United States (US)

B. European Union (EU)

C. Japan

D. China

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On which date is National Education Day celebrated annually?

A. October 31st

B. December 25th

C. November 11th

D. November 12th

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What initiative is the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) collaborating on with e-commerce players to boost e-commerce exports and empower MSMEs in India?

A. Districts as Export Hubs

B. E-commerce Empowerment Scheme

C. MSME Export Promotion

D. National E-commerce Boost

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Which country has announced a $553 million investment in Adanis Sri Lanka port terminal project?

A. India

B. China

C. Sri Lanka

D. US

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Who won the IBSF World Billiards Championship 2023?

A. Sourav Kothari

B. Pankaj Advani

C. Geet Sethi

D. Aditya Mehta

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Which bank recently appointed Ashok Vaswani as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer?

A. ICICI Bank

B. HDFC Bank

C. Kotak Mahindra Bank

D. State Bank of India

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Which two Indian cities have been included in the prestigious Creative Cities Network of UNESCO recently?

A. Kozhikode and Gwalior

B. Varanasi and Jaipur

C. Indore and Mumbai

D. Chennai and Hyderabad

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Who was appointed as the new Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in November 2023?

A. Manoranjan Mishra

B. Suman Verma

C. Muneesh Kapur

D. Ramesh Patel

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On which date is National Press Day observed every year in India?

A. November 16

B. November 15

C. December 14

D. September 5

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In the global ranking of retail rents, what position does Delhi's Khan Market hold, according to Cushman & Wakefield's 'Main Streets Across the World' report?

A. 15th

B. 18th

C. 22nd

D. 25th

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Which country's cricket board has been suspended by the ICC due to government interference?

A. Afghanistan

B. Pakistan

C. Sri Lanka

D. Bangladesh

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The Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project is a railway link between India and which country?

A. Nepal

B. Bhutan

C. Myanmar

D. Bangladesh

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How many Indian women are featured in the BBC 100 Women 2023 list?

A. One

B. Four

C. Five

D. Three