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What city witnessed the laying of the foundation stone for the Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research (ICER) building by Power Minister Shri R. K. Singh?

A. Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Bengaluru

D. Chennai

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C. Bengaluru


The foundation stone for the Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research (ICER) building was laid in Bengaluru, with a project value of Rs. 60.74 Crores. The ICER project aims to focus on renewable energy, green hydrogen, clean coal, and sustainable technologies.

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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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Where was the 'Electronic Soil' developed to accelerate plant growth in hydroponic spaces?

A. Sweden

B. Norway

C. Denmark

D. Finland

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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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With which institution did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bond clearing settlement?

A. International Monetary Fund

B. World Bank

C. European Central Bank

D. Bank of England

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Who is the newly elected Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh?

A. Mohan Yadav

B. Rakesh Sharma

C. Neha Kapoor

D. Suresh Singh

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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 word was chosen as the Oxford University Press Word of the Year, reflecting the linguistic choices of Generation Z?

A. Rizz

B. Swiftie

C. Situationship

D. Prompt

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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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In which city did Accenture launch its Generative AI Studio, making a significant stride in the field of artificial intelligence (AI)?

A. Mumbai

B. Chennai

C. Bengaluru

D. Hyderabad

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Who recently took over as the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services?

A. Ananya Singh

B. Rajesh Kumar

C. Neeraj Sharma

D. Maheshwar Dayal

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Which country recently decided not to renew an agreement with India that allowed India to conduct hydrographic surveys in its waters?

A. Sri Lanka

B. Pakistan

C. Maldives

D. Bangladesh

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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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Which badminton men's doubles pair is in line to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?

A. Pranav Jerry Chopra and Akshay Dewalkar

B. Manu Attri and B. Sumeeth Reddy

C. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

D. Kidambi Srikanth and Parupalli Kashyap

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Which traditional dance from Gujarat has been officially recognized by UNESCO and granted a coveted position on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

A. Raas Dance

B. Tippani Dance

C. Hudo Dance

D. Garba Dance

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Which space agency is redirecting its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to study the asteroid 'Apophis' approaching Earth on April 13, 2029?

A. ESA

B. ISRO

C. JAXA

D. NASA

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Who is the revered poet honoured with the renaming of Ayodhya Airport?

A. Maharishi Valmiki

B. Tulsidas

C. Kabir

D. Surdas

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In which city does the Horticulture Department of the Municipal Corporation plan to expand its tree ambulance fleet to reach 12 ambulances by 2024?

A. Mumbai

B. Kolkata

C. Chennai

D. Delhi

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Which date is Armed Forces Flag Day celebrated?

A. December 7

B. November 11

C. December 1

D. November 26

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What is the focus of the strategic partnership between MediaTek and Nvidia?

A. Artificial Intelligence in Automotive Industry

B. Renewable Energy Solutions

C. Smartphone Manufacturing

D. Space Exploration Technologies

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Who has recently assumed the role of Executive Director at the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)?

A. Jithesh John

B. Ritu Sharma

C. Vikram Kapoor

D. Neha Singh

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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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When is SAARC Charter Day observed annually, commemorating the signing of the SAARC Charter in 1985?

A. November 15

B. December 8

C. January 21

D. December 5

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In which Indian state did Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurate the 'Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam'?

A. Karnataka

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Maharashtra

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According to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) forecast, what position will India hold in terms of global economic ranking by 2032?

A. Second

B. Third

C. Fifth

D. Seventh

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Who has recently been approved by the RBI as the part-time Chairman of Kotak Mahindra Bank?

A. Rakesh Sharma

B. Uday Kotak

C. K G Ananthakrishnan

D. CS Rajan

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The Indian government has recently extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme for how many more years?

A. 5

B. 3

C. 4

D. 2

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When is International Human Solidarity Day 2023 observed?

A. December 20

B. November 15

C. January 5

D. February 12

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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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What led the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to impose monetary penalties on five cooperative banks, including Indapur Urban Co-operative Bank and Janakalyan Sahakari Bank?

A. Financial Mismanagement

B. Regulatory Compliance Deficiencies

C. Customer Service Issues

D. Technological Failures

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In collaboration with Imperial College London, which global steel leader has committed a substantial investment of 100 crore for the establishment of the Centre for Innovation in Sustainable Design and Manufacturing in London?

A. ArcelorMittal

B. POSCO

C. Tata Steel

D. Nippon Steel