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What is the name of the comprehensive scheme launched under the Ministry of Earth Sciences?

A. EARTHQUEST

B. PRITHVI

C. SCIENCEVISION

D. GEOEXPLORER

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B. PRITHVI


The PRITHVI (PRITHvi VIgyan) scheme is a comprehensive initiative by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, with a substantial budget of Rs. 4,797 crore, marking a new era in the study and understanding of Earth sciences in India.

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Which Indian state has launched the Nation's first-ever Report and Meeting Management Portal?

A. Karnataka

B. Maharashtra

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Himachal Pradesh

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In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which government has launched the initiative of establishing green rooms in Ukraine for effective communication between law enforcement officers and child survivors or witnesses of crime?

A. Sweden

B. Denmark

C. Norway

D. Finland

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Which electricity distribution company from Uttar Pradesh secured an A+ rating in the recent Consumer Service Rating of Discoms (CSRD) report?

A. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited

B. BSES Yamuna Power Limited

C. Noida Power Company Limited

D. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited

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What has the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP), West Bengal, been internationally recognized for by the World Association for Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)?

A. Wolverine Conservation

B. Snow Leopards Conservation

C. Penguin Conservation

D. Snowy Owl Conservation

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Which company was recognized for its outstanding cargo services at the Wings India Awards?

A. Blue Dart Aviation

B. SpiceXpress

C. Skyways Air Services

D. Delhivery

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Who achieved a historic milestone by defeating World Champion Ding Liren and surpassing Viswanathan Anand to become India's No.1 Chess Player?

A. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

B. Gukesh D

C. Arjun Erigaisi

D. P. Harikrishna

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Who has become the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) in Maharashtra?

A. Rashmi Shukla

B. Subhashini Sankaran

C. Sangeeta Kalia

D. Meera Borwankar

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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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What has the Indian Army declared 2024 as, emphasizing its commitment to utilizing technology?

A. Year of Technology Absorption

B. Year of Modernization

C. Year of Cybersecurity

D. Year of Infrastructure Enhancement

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Which digital payment platform app has partnered with NPCI to extend UPI payments globally?

A. Paytm

B. Google Pay

C. PhonePe

D. Amazon Pay

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In which sport did the Indian teenager Anahat Singh secure victory in the girls' under-19 category at the 2023 Scottish Junior Open in Edinburgh?

A. Badminton

B. Squash

C. Tennis

D. Table Tennis

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In the 2024 Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards, which city claimed the top honour and secured the No.1 global destination title for three successive years?

A. Paris

B. New York

C. Dubai

D. Tokyo

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In which Indian state was the rare golden tiger recently spotted?

A. Karnataka

B. Maharashtra

C. Assam

D. Kerala

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Which company's strategic move to acquire a substantial 38% stake in MG Motor India has received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?

A. Tata Group

B. JSW Group

C. Eicher Motors

D. Mahindra Group

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Which Indian state has launched the 'LABHA' scheme, a 100% state-funded Minimum Support Price initiative for Minor Forest Produce (MFP)?

A. Maharashtra

B. Rajasthan

C. Karnataka

D. Odisha

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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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Who recently became the first Indian to achieve a stage victory at the Dakar Rally?

A. Aravind KP

B. C. S. Santosh

C. Harith Noah

D. Aishwarya Pissay

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Who made a remarkable debut at the Cairo Shooting World Cup, securing the women's air rifle silver medal?

A. Anna Janssen

B. Sonam Maskar

C. Nancy Mandhotra

D. Maria Rodriguez

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Which National Highway witnessed the inauguration of the first steel slag road, converting steel industry waste into a resource for construction?

A. NH-44 Delhi-Jaipur

B. NH-66 Mumbai-Goa

C. NH-30 Kolkata-Patna

D. NH-22 Chandigarh-Manali

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Which sport did Sheetal Devi excel in to receive the Arjuna Award for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games in 2023?

A. Blind Cricket

B. Para Canoeing

C. Para Archery

D. Table Tennis

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Which country is connected to the Indian Navy through the inaugural 'Ex-Ayutthaya' naval exercise?

A. Cambodia

B. Indonesia

C. Thailand

D. Vietnam

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On which date is World Typing Day observed to encourage people to express themselves via written communication?

A. January 8

B. March 15

C. October 5

D. December 20

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In which Indian state was the Malkangiri Airport recently inaugurated, marking a significant boost in connectivity?

A. Odisha

B. Bihar

C. West Bengal

D. Jharkhand

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Which team clinched victory in the inaugural FIH Hockey 5s Womens World Cup, securing the title with a 7-2 win against India in the final?

A. Norway

B. Netherlands

C. Australia

D. Argentina

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In collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), which country has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive to send around 10,000 workers, mainly for construction activities, from the states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana?

A. Israel

B. United States

C. Canada

D. Australia

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Which state has been leading in ICJS entry rates for the third consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to technology in justice administration?

A. Maharashtra

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu

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Which organization was honoured for Encouragement to Sports via Corporate Social Responsibility in the 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar'?

A. Tata Consultancy Services

B. Reliance Industries

C. Odisha Mining Corporate Limited

D. Infosys

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Who has been elected for a second term as Bhutan's Prime Minister in the recent election?

A. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

B. Lotay Tshering

C. Dasho Tshering Tobgay

D. Tshering Tobgay

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When is National Girl Child Day observed annually in India?

A. January 21

B. February 5

C. March 10

D. January 24

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Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) announced the establishment of a new campus in Kandy, Sri Lanka, as part of its global expansion?

A. IIT Delhi

B. IIT Madras

C. IIT Bombay

D. IIT Kanpur