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What brand is the Indian government considering for selling rice as a strategic step to stabilize retail prices?

A. Krishi

B. Bharat

C. Annapurna

D. Swadeshi

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B. Bharat


The Indian government is contemplating selling rice under the 'Bharat' brand as part of a strategic effort to stabilize retail prices, particularly in response to challenges faced by existing schemes like the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS).

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Which volcano in Indonesia recently erupted, resulting in a tragic incident with the loss of lives and the disappearance of several climbers?

A. Volcano Agung

B. Volcano Rinjani

C. Volcano Bromo

D. Volcano Marapi

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Which bank launched the Nari Shakti Savings Account specifically for women?

A. State Bank of India

B. HDFC Bank

C. Bank of India

D. Axis Bank

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In which Indian state does the USD 200 million loan agreement between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aim to fortify power infrastructure?

A. Maharashtra

B. Karnataka

C. Gujarat

D. Uttarakhand

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What is the reason behind the $2.5 billion surge in India's foreign exchange reserves reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

A. Increased government spending

B. Foreign portfolio flows into the debt market

C. Rise in exports

D. Reduction in imports

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Who was recently appointed as a part-time member of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)?

A. Rahul Singh

B. Pankaj Sharma

C. Anne George Mathew

D. Parama Sen

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Which Indian state secured the first spot in agri-marketing reforms, according to the recent reform index released by Niti Aayog?

A. Maharashtra

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Gujarat

D. Haryana

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Who has been suspended for one year by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) due to three whereabouts failures?

A. Sakshi Malik

B. Geeta Phogat

C. Vinesh Phogat

D. Pooja Dhanda

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Who is set to become the Chairman of India Debt Resolution Co Ltd (IDRCL) following Diwakar Gupta's resignation?

A. Narayan Seshadri

B. Diwakar Gupta

C. An independent director

D. KPMG executive

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What is the estimated amount of investment that could be infused into Indian equity markets due to the US's Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board's index switch?

A. $1 billion

B. $3 billion

C. $5 billion

D. $4 billion

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Which country has rejected BRICS membership?

A. Bolivia

B. Argentina

C. Japan

D. UAE

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When is the International Day of Neutrality observed annually?

A. December 17

B. October 8

C. September 22

D. December 12

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Which Maharatna PSU secured two silver awards at the Brandon Hall Groups Excellence in Technology Awards 2023?

A. Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC)

B. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)

C. National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)

D. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)

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What is Pompe Disease also known as?

A. Lysosomal Storage Disorder

B. Glycogen Storage Disease Type II

C. Huntington's Disease

D. Cystic Fibrosis

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Who hosted the 4th edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)?

A. Malaysia

B. India

C. Thailand

D. Indonesia

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Recently, which historical site earned the title of the 8th wonder of the world, surpassing Italys Pompeii?

A. The Parthenon

B. Petra

C. Angkor Wat

D. Chichen Itza

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In which Indian city were the 115 million-year-old Early Cretaceous shark fossils discovered?

A. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

B. Jaipur, Rajasthan

C. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

D. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

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Who has recently become the first woman medical officer deployed at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, marking a significant stride towards gender inclusivity in India's armed forces?

A. Geetika Koul

B. Shiva Chouhan

C. Prerna Deosthalee

D. Nandini Sharma

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Which state's government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) for a 3,000-crore Juice and aerated Beverages facility?

A. Maharashtra

B. Karnataka

C. Gujarat

D. Rajasthan

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In which Indian region has the Anand Marriage Act been implemented for the registration of Sikh marriages?

A. Punjab

B. Himachal Pradesh

C. Haryana

D. Jammu and Kashmir

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Who has become the first woman medical officer to be deployed at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, marking a historic stride towards gender inclusivity in India's armed forces?

A. Captain Shiva Chouhan

B. Lieutenant Commander Prerna Deosthalee

C. Captain Sonia Narang

D. Captain Geetika Koul

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What is the name of the AI language tool developed by the government for real-time translation used in a recent speech in Uttar Pradesh?

A. Bhashini

B. LinguaTranslate

C. GovtTranslate

D. DeepL Translator

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What percentage of 2,000 banknotes has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) successfully withdrawn from circulation as of May 19, 2023?

A. 97.26%

B. 98.26%

C. 99.02%

D. 96.79%

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In which country will India acquire five lithium blocks for exploration and development, as per the recent agreement?

A. Chile

B. Argentina

C. Brazil

D. Bolivia

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What has the United Nations declared 2024 as a recognition of?

A. Camelids

B. Canines

C. Felines

D. Equines

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Where was the 5th Honey Bee Day celebrated with the theme 'Bee & Honey Trials'?

A. Manipur

B. Mizoram

C. Arunachal Pradesh

D. Nagaland

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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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In the global ranking of startup funding, where does India stand after facing a funding setback in 2023?

A. 1st

B. 2nd

C. 3rd

D. 4th

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Which institution is leading the Rs 2,500 crore funding round for Mahindra-OTPPs Green InvIT?

A. World Bank

B. Dutch pension fund APG

C. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

D. International Finance Corporation

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What is the name of the bi-annual exercise conducted by the Indian Navy off the Mumbai coast?

A. Varuna

B. Prasthan

C. Sankalp

D. Samudra Shakti

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What was the value of India's foreign exchange reserves in the week ending December 15, the highest level since March 2022?

A. $607 billion

B. $598 billion

C. $625 billion

D. $616 billion