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Until when has LIC been granted an extension to achieve the 25% Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule, as per the one-time exemption by the Ministry of Finance?

A. May 2025

B. May 2028

C. May 2030

D. May 2032

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D. May 2032


LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India) was granted a one-time exemption by the Ministry of Finance to achieve the 25% Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule within 10 years of listing, with the deadline extended to May 2032.

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Which country has India resumed importing crude oil from, following the easing of U.S. sanctions?

A. Iran

B. Russia

C. Saudi Arabia

D. Venezuela

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What is the primary focus of COP28?

A. Implementation of the Kyoto Protocol

B. Implementation of the Paris Agreement

C. Adoption of the Copenhagen Accord

D. Ratification of the Marrakech Accords

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Which company has entered into an agreement with South Western Railway for the operation of special wagons to transport iron ore?

A. Tata

B. Jsw

C. Hindalco

D. Vedanta

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Which Indian state's cricket team emerged victorious in the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy?

A. Rajasthan

B. Haryana

C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu

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In which country are over 1 million children currently facing a severe malnutrition crisis, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO)?

A. Syria

B. Yemen

C. Sudan

D. Afghanistan

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Which country recently unveiled the world's first 4th-generation nuclear reactor?

A. United States

B. China

C. Russia

D. France

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Who recently revealed ownership of the Mumbai team in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL)?

A. Shah Rukh Khan

B. Aamir Khan

C. Salman Khan

D. Amitabh Bachchan

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Which Indian state's Lakadong turmeric recently secured the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its exceptional quality?

A. Assam

B. Karnataka

C. Meghalaya

D. Kerala

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What is the codename for India's covert stealth combat drone project associated with the successful flight trials of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator?

A. Mirage

B. Falcon

C. Phantom

D. Ghatak

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How many new airports is Uttar Pradesh set to witness in the next two years, according to the plans unveiled by Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia?

A. Six

B. Seven

C. Nine

D. Five

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Where did Tropical Cyclone Jasper make landfall?

A. Australia

B. New Zealand

C. Indonesia

D. Fiji

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On which date is International Human Rights Day celebrated?

A. November 10

B. October 15

C. December 10

D. January 1

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How many payment aggregator licenses did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) grant after lifting the year-long ban?

A. Six

B. Four

C. Eight

D. Two

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Which organization has unveiled plans for its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)?

A. Indian Space Research Organization

B. NASA

C. European Space Agency

D. China National Space Administration

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What environmental factor is NASA's TEMPO satellite primarily designed to monitor and analyze?

A. Climate change patterns

B. Ocean currents and temperature

C. Air pollution levels and distribution

D. Space debris and celestial objects

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Which Indian financial institution has been honoured with the title Bank of the Year (India) 2023 by The Banker, a renowned publication under the Financial Times umbrella?

A. IndusInd Bank

B. ICICI Bank

C. Federal Bank

D. HDFC Bank

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On which date is World Basketball Day celebrated annually?

A. November 15

B. October 5

C. December 21

D. February 10

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What is the primary focus of the Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar project announced by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy?

A. Village Cultural Diversity

B. Rural Infrastructure Development

C. Economic Potential of Villages

D. Historical Significance of Villages

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Where was the 91st Interpol General Assembly held, emphasizing the denial of safe havens to crime?

A. Berlin, Germany

B. Vienna, Austria

C. Paris, France

D. Geneva, Switzerland

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In which Indian state is the foundation laid for capacity development at the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR)?

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Assam

C. Sikkim

D. Manipur

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Which space agency was honoured with the Leif Erikson Lunar Prize for its unwavering commitment to lunar exploration?

A. ISRO

B. NASA

C. ESA

D. CNSA

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Which company has secured the Bikaner-III Neemrana-II Transmission project through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding process?

A. Reliance Power

B. Adani Power

C. National Thermal Power Corporation

D. Tata Power

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What Indian state recently launched 'Mission Daksh' to support academically challenged students in Classes 3-8 in government-operated schools?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Bihar

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Which airline has recently become the first Indian airline to transport 100 million passengers in a single calendar year?

A. Air India

B. SpiceJet

C. Vistara

D. IndiGo

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Who has been appointed as Israel's new Ambassador to India?

A. David Cohen

B. Sara Levy

C. Rachel Herzl

D. Reuven Azar

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In which country did three Indian Armed Forces officers receive the 'Golden Owl' award for their outstanding performance?

A. Sri Lanka

B. Bangladesh

C. Nepal

D. Bhutan

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Which Indian state's delegation is heading to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum to showcase its vision of becoming a trillion-dollar economy?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu

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What percentage of Ayushman cards is constituted by women, according to Health Ministry data?

A. 49%

B. 32%

C. 58%

D. 40%

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Where was the tabletop exercise for ASEAN women officers conducted by the Indian Army?

A. Mumbai

B. New Delhi

C. Kolkata

D. Chennai

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How many Indian cricketers have had their jersey numbers retired so far by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as an honour?

A. 4

B. 2

C. 1

D. 3