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What field of achievement did Savita Kanswal excel in, leading to her posthumous recognition with the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award?

A. Marine Biology

B. Mountaineer

C. Astrophysics

D. Classical Dance

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B. Mountaineer


Savita Kanswal, a courageous resident of Lothru village in Uttarkashi, was honoured with the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award for her outstanding accomplishments as a mountaineer. She made history by conquering both Mount Everest and Mount Makalu in just 16 days, showcasing exceptional physical prowess and unwavering determination at the age of 25.

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Where is Pixxel's state-of-the-art spacecraft manufacturing facility, MegaPixxel, located?

A. Mumbai

B. Delhi

C. Bengaluru

D. Hyderabad

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Which Indian state is hosting the 9th edition of the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF)?

A. Maharashtra

B. Arunachal Pradesh

C. Kerala

D. Rajasthan

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Which two airports were jointly awarded the 'Best Airport of the Year' at the Wings India Awards 2024?

A. Mumbai and Chennai

B. Bengaluru and Delhi

C. Hyderabad and Kolkata

D. Jaipur and Kochi

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What is the name of the scheme introduced by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to empower SC students through residential education?

A. VISHESH

B. SAMRIDDHI

C. SHRESHTA

D. UJJWAL

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On which date is National Tourism Day 2024 observed?

A. January 20

B. January 25

C. February 1

D. February 10

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In a recent development, which bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India for the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to acquire up to 9.99% aggregate holding?

A. Axis Bank

B. HDFC Bank

C. State Bank of India

D. ICICI Bank

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With which country did India recently sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of Information Technology (IT)?

A. United Arab Emirates

B. Saudi Arabia

C. Oman

D. Qatar

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Which institute's scholar won the 'Best Product Design' award at the Vishwakarma Awards 2023?

A. IIT Bombay

B. IIT Delhi

C. IIT Kharagpur

D. IIT Guwahati

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What is the critically endangered bird species that the Supreme Court directed the Centre to address and take measures to save?

A. MacQueens bustard

B. Lesser Florican

C. Great Indian Bustard

D. Bengal Florican

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On which date is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, also known as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, set to be celebrated in 2024?

A. January 9

B. February 15

C. January 5

D. April 12

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What is the primary objective of the 'Heal in India, Heal by India' initiative launched on January 9, 2024?

A. Promoting tourism

B. Extending medical facilities globally

C. Enhancing educational infrastructure

D. Strengthening diplomatic ties

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In collaboration with NRSC under ISRO, which organization has signed a 3-year MoU to develop and report a Green Cover Index for the National Highways network in alignment with the Green Highways Policy?

A. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change

B. National Highways Authority of India

C. NITI Aayog

D. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

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Where did the joint exercise 'Sahyog Kaijin' between the Indian and Japanese Coast Guards take place?

A. Mumbai

B. Kochi

C. Chennai

D. Vishakhapatnam

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Where was the 3-day Kisan Mela, promoting medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) cultivation, inaugurated by Dr. Himanshu Pathak?

A. Gujarat

B. Rajasthan

C. Maharashtra

D. Madhya Pradesh

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Which Indian state is associated with the Lanjia Saura paintings and the Dongaria Kondh shawl, both of which recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

A. Maharashtra

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Odisha

D. Kerala

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Where is the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 set to take place?

A. Himachal Pradesh

B. Ladakh

C. Uttarakhand

D. Arunachal Pradesh

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Which foreign military contingent participated in the Republic Day Parade 2024?

A. Germany

B. United Kingdom

C. United States of America

D. French

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Who won the Bangladesh 2024 elections and secured a historic fifth term as the Prime Minister?

A. Khaleda Zia

B. Abdul Hamid

C. Mahmudur Rahman

D. Sheikh Hasina

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At which institution was the Rs 400 crore Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant inaugurated, marking a significant stride in enhancing India's nuclear prowess?

A. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

B. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

C. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station

D. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

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The Migration and Mobility Agreement recently approved by the Union Cabinet aims to strengthen cooperation between India and which country?

A. Italy

B. France

C. Germany

D. Spain

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The Union Cabinet approved memoranda with the Netherlands, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador for cooperation in which field?

A. Environmental Conservation

B. Educational Technology

C. Medical Products Regulation

D. Space Exploration

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Which country declared the Snow Leopard as its National symbol, symbolizing dedication to conservation and ecological balance?

A. Kazakhstan

B. Uzbekistan

C. Tajikistan

D. Kyrgyzstan

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Who authored the report titled The Indian Economy: A Review assessing India's economic trajectory over a decade?

A. Krishnamurthy Subramanian

B. Mr. Satyendra Kishore

C. V Anantha Nageswaran

D. Sh. S. Ramakrishnan

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Which company's subsidiary has recently secured the payment aggregator license from the RBI?

A. Swiggy

B. Uber Eats

C. Zomato

D. FoodPanda

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In which Indian state did NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth Rs 80,000 crore for pioneering green hydrogen projects?

A. Gujarat

B. Maharashtra

C. Andra Pradesh

D. Tamil Nadu

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On which date is Indian Newspaper Day observed each year?

A. January 15

B. February 5

C. March 12

D. January 28

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Who recently became the first Indian since 1989 to defeat a seeded player at a Grand Slam?

A. Sumit Nagal

B. Ramesh Krishnan

C. Mukund Sasikumar

D. Manish Sureshkumar

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What percentage of financial assistance is provided for the capital cost of solar rooftop projects under the National Rooftop Solar Scheme?

A. 40%

B. 30%

C. 50%

D. 20%

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Which Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), established under the Ministry of Power, recently signed an MoU with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for diverse infrastructure projects over the next 5 years?

A. NHPC Limited

B. NTPC Limited

C. REC Limited

D. Power Grid of India Limited

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Which international organization introduced medicine codes for Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems as part of the ICD-11 Module 2?

A. UNESCO

B. WHO

C. UNICEF

D. CDC