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What is the name of the indigenous assault rifle launched by DRDO for the armed forces?

A. Ugram

B. Rakshak

C. Nirbhay

D. Shakti

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A. Ugram


DRDO introduced 'Ugram,' an indigenous assault rifle with a 7.62 x 51 mm calibre, meeting robust standards for military-grade rifles. Ugram showcases an effective range of 500 meters, addressing diverse combat scenarios. The first operational prototype was unveiled at the Armament and Combat Engineering Systems of the DRDO in Pune.

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Which country has agreed to host the global peace summit aimed at resolving the conflict initiated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine?

A. Switzerland

B. France

C. Germany

D. United Kingdom

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Which Indian state recently launched 200 electric buses, to achieve a 100% green public transportation system by 2025?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Assam

C. Maharashtra

D. New Delhi

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Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Grid Corporation?

A. Ravindra Kumar Tyagi

B. Harini Patel

C. Anil Sharma

D. Rahul Singhania

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Which regional organization did the military regimes of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdraw from, citing it as a threat and leading to strained relations?

A. ECOWAS

B. SADC

C. ASEAN

D. NAFTA

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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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Which company has secured the title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the next five years?

A. Vivo

B. Tata

C. Dream11

D. Jio

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Which state in India celebrates Kokborok Day as a significant cultural event?

A. Tripura

B. Assam

C. Manipur

D. Mizoram

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In which Indian state will the world's first health tech and life sciences-focused Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) be established?

A. Maharashtra

B. Telangana

C. Haryana

D. Karnataka

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Who has recently assumed the role of Secretary of the Railway Board as of January 9, 2024?

A. Aruna Nayar

B. Sunil Kumar

C. R.V.P.S. Murthy

D. P.Madhusudhan

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INOX Air Products signed an MoU with which Indian state government for a $3 Billion Green Ammonia Plant?

A. Karnataka

B. Gujarat

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Maharashtra

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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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What government department is responsible for launching the PRERANA program?

A. Ministry of Education

B. Ministry of Finance

C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

D. Ministry of Women and Child Development

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In which Indian state did the traditional buffalo fights, known as Moh-Juj, make a comeback after a hiatus of nine years, during the Magh Bihu festival in mid-January 2024?

A. Karnataka

B. Punjab

C. Odisha

D. Assam

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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 is the name of the mobile application launched for transparent monitoring of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) fund flow?

A. e-Pragati

B. e-myScheme

C. e-Taal

D. e-Sakshi

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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 bank recently achieved the milestone of issuing 20 million active credit cards in India?

A. ICICI Bank

B. State Bank of India

C. Axis Bank

D. HDFC Bank

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Which organization celebrated its 77th Foundation Day on 6th January 2024, and is responsible for the harmonious development of standardization, marking, and quality certification activities in India?

A. Ministry of Quality Assurance

B. Food and Public Distribution

C. Bureau of Indian Standards

D. National Institute of Consumer Protection

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With which educational institution did the Assam Government Arohan Scheme collaborate to promote STEM subjects in higher education?

A. IIT Delhi

B. IIT Guwahati

C. IIT Bombay

D. IIT Kharagpur

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Which country is the home country of the two-year-old Carter Dallas, who set the record as the youngest person to reach Mount Everest's base camp?

A. Scotland

B. Denmark

C. Nepal

D. England

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Under which organization's initiative is the Peregrine-1 lunar lander mission being conducted?

A. ISRO

B. NASA

C. SpaceX

D. JAXA

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Where was the first office space at the World Trade Centre inaugurated, with Union Minister Amit Shah leading the inauguration?

A. New Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Bengaluru

D. Hyderabad

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In which city did the joint excavation by the Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur) and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) reveal evidence of cultural continuity dating back to 800 BCE?

A. Vadnagar

B. Palanpur

C. Valsad

D. Bhuj

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What is the projected global unemployment rate for the year 2024, as indicated by the International Labour Organization (ILO)?

A. 4.8%

B. 5.0%

C. 5.2%

D. 5.5%

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Which Indian states are associated with the traditional folk performance, Gangireddu Melam, performed during the Sankranti harvest festival?

A. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

B. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

C. Maharashtra and Punjab

D. Tamil Nadu and Kerala

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Who has been appointed as Indias ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva?

A. Rajesh Kumar Singh

B. Senthil Pandian C

C. Anjali Sharma

D. Prakash Verma

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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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Which Indian state is hosting the International Purple Fest 2024?

A. Pondicherry

B. Goa

C. Karnataka

D. Rajasthan

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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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Who is poised to make history as the first ICC-appointed female neutral umpire in a bilateral series?

A. Claire Taylor

B. Charlotte Edwards

C. Sue Redfern

D. Belinda Clark