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The 'Mabella' Measles and Rubella Vaccine was developed in collaboration with the Polyvac Institute of which country?

A. Russia

B. Thailand

C. Vietnam

D. US

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C. Vietnam


The Mabella vaccine, a live-attenuated MR vaccine, was launched in Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Tamil Nadu, as part of the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the Human Biologicals Institute (HBI), a division of Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL). Developed in an exclusive partnership with the Polyvac Institute of Vietnam, Mabella is expected to play a crucial role in the global fight against deadly measles and rubella.

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Who has been selected as the recipient of the 'Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award' for 2023 by the Maharashtra government?

A. Asha Bhonsle

B. Suresh Wadkar

C. Kavita Krishnamurthy

D. Kumar Sanu

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When is Womens Entrepreneurship Day observed globally?

A. November 17th

B. November 18th

C. November 19th

D. November 20th

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On what day is the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict observed?

A. November 1st

B. November 5th

C. November 6th

D. November 7th

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Which country has formally withdrawn from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE)?

A. United States

B. China

C. Russia

D. Ukraine

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Which company has recently partnered with India Post to introduce automated Digital Parcel Lockers at selected post offices, aiming to enhance logistics solutions?

A. FedEx

B. DHL

C. UPS

D. Blue Dart

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What is unique about the 'Mitti Cafe' inaugurated by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud?

A. It is a cafe that serves traditional Indian cuisine.

B. It is entirely managed by individuals with disabilities.

C. It is managed by individuals with diverse abilities.

D. It is located within the Supreme Court premises.

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With whom did SIDBI collaborate to introduce the 'Sumpoorn' MSME Economic Activity Index?

A. Jocata

B. Alviere

C. Jade ThirdEye

D. Finastra

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What is the trend of India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for the past seven months?

A. Upward trend

B. Stable trend

C. Fluctuating trend

D. Downward trend

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What is the name of the Indian Navy's outreach initiative that aims at promoting active security and growth in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)?

A. NAVIGROW

B. OCEANSEC

C. MAHASAGAR

D. MARITIMEPLUS

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Which part of the globe accounts for more than 95% of the recent decline in global water availability?

A. Northern hemisphere

B. Southern hemisphere

C. North America

D. Europe

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Who is the Director General of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) who forecasted a significant growth in India's e-commerce exports to $200 billion in 6-7 years?

A. Rajesh Verma

B. Santosh Kumar Sarangi

C. Anjali Sharma

D. Rakesh Kapoor

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Who inaugurated the 8th Edition of the Indian Water Impact Summit (IWIS) in New Delhi on 22nd November 2023?

A. Shri Amit Shah

B. Smt. Droupadi Murmu

C. Shri Rajnath Singh

D. Shri Nitin Gadkari

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How many C-295 transport aircraft are set to be acquired collectively by the Indian Coast Guard and Navy for maritime surveillance?

A. 15

B. 9

C. 12

D. 18

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On which date is the International Day for Tolerance observed annually?

A. November 16th

B. October 15th

C. December 10th

D. September 5th

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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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Which country announced visa-free entry for Indian citizens from November 10, 2023, to May 10, 2024, to boost tourism?

A. India

B. Thailand

C. Taiwan

D. Sri Lanka

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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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Which Indian state launched the 'AMA Bank' scheme to provide banking services in all Gram Panchayats?

A. Gujarat

B. Maharashtra

C. Odisha

D. Karnataka

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Which state has the highest percentage of deaths in road accidents according to the report 'Road Accidents in India-2022'?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Karnataka

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Which company is Zurich Insurance acquiring a 51% stake in?

A. Kotak Mahindra Bank

B. Kotak Life Insurance

C. Kotak Securities

D. Kotak General Insurance

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Where is the second edition of the joint military exercise AustraHind-23 between the Indian and Australian Armed Forces taking place?

A. Sydney

B. Perth

C. Melbourne

D. Brisbane

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Which AI research and deployment company appointed Mira Murati as the interim Chief Executive Officer after the dismissal of Sam Altman?

A. IBM

B. Microsoft

C. OpenAI

D. Google

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Which country's volcano, Anak Krakatau, recently erupted??

A. Thailand

B. Indonesia

C. Philippines

D. Malaysia

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According to the recent clarification by the Supreme Court of India, the ban on the use of barium and other prohibited chemicals in firecrackers applies to:

A. National Capital Region

B. Major cities

C. State Capital Region

D. Entire country

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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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Which country's chess players won the top titles at the FIDE Grand Swiss chess event?

A. United States

B. India

C. Russia

D. China

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The HAL Prachand is an Indian multi-role light attack helicopter designed and manufactured by the _____.

A. Northrop Grumman

B. General Dynamics

C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

D. Aviation Industry Corporation of China

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Which ministry was awarded the Special Appreciation Medal for Excellence in Display at IITF 2023?

A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

B. Ministry of Home Affairs

C. Ministry of External Affairs

D. Ministry of Power

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Which countries' migrants' heirs are not entitled to inherit ancestral properties in India according to the Enemy Property Act, 1968?

A. Pakistan

B. China

C. Sri Lanka

D. China and Pakistan

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Which organization won the AFC President's Recognition Bronze award for Grassroots Football?

A. AFC

B. AIFF

C. FIFA

D. UEFA