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What is the name of the missile that DRDO successfully tested, showcasing its capability to intercept high-speed unmanned aerial targets at very low altitudes?

A. BRAHMOS-II

B. TRISHUL

C. NAG

D. AKASH-NG

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D. AKASH-NG


The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone with the successful flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The test demonstrated the systems capability to intercept high-speed unmanned aerial targets at very low altitudes.

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With which country has the Union Cabinet of India approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in the hydrocarbon sector?

A. Brazil

B. Venezuela

C. Guyana

D. Nigeria

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Which Indian state leads in poverty reduction, with 5.94 crore people escaping multidimensional poverty according to the NITI Aayog report?

A. Maharashtra

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Bihar

D. Madhya Pradesh

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Which Indian state recently unveiled the 'Yuva Nidhi' scheme to provide unemployment assistance to graduates and diploma holders?

A. Maharashtra

B. West Bengal

C. Karnataka

D. Telangana

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Which government ministry has announced the 'Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar' for the year 2023?

A. Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

B. Ministry of Finance

C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

D. Ministry of External Affairs

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What is the BHISHM Cube in Project Arogya Maitri?

A. Medical Research Facility

B. Disaster Relief Shelter

C. Mobile Hospital

D. Medical Education

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In an innovative method devised by scientists at Stanford University, what material is utilized to create a highly absorbent alternative to cotton, wood pulp, and chemical absorbents in sanitary napkins?

A. Bamboo fibers

B. Hemp leaves

C. Jute fibers

D. Sisal leaves

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Which financial institution launched India's first Growth Liquid exchange-traded fund?

A. Groww

B. Zerodha Fund House

C. HDFC Mutual Fund

D. ICICI Prudential

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Which Indian state leads in the number of investors in the NSE, with 1.49 crore registered investors in 2023?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Maharashtra

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Gujarat

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Who, at 34 years old, recently became France's youngest-ever Prime Minister and the first openly gay official in this position?

A. Jean Castex

B. Edouard Philippe

C. Francois Hollande

D. Gabriel Attal

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Which Indian state has launched the K-SMART application to bring all services of local self-government institutions on a unified digital platform?

A. Maharashtra

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Kerala

D. Karnataka

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What is the specific focus of the Yogyasree social welfare scheme introduced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee?

A. Promoting yoga and wellness

B. Healthcare Facilities

C. Providing scholarships for education abroad

D. Targeting entrance and competitive examinations

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Who has been approved by the Reserve Bank of India as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DCB Bank?

A. Murali M. Natrajan

B. Praveen Achuthan Kutty

C. Arundhati Bhattacharya

D. Nasser Munjee

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Where is the G-77 Third South Summit being held?

A. Argentina

B. Brazil

C. China

D. Uganda

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Which organization received the esteemed Plaque under the 'Financial Services Sector (Other than Banking and Insurance)' category at the ICAI Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting?

A. PFC Limited

B. REC Limited

C. NABARD

D. SIDBI

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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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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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Who has recently been appointed as the Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at the Eastern Naval Command?

A. Rear Admiral Anurag Kumar

B. Rear Admiral Shantanu Jha

C. Rear Admiral Sanjay Patel

D. Rear Admiral Meera Kapoor

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Who has been appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?

A. Imtiaz Ismail Parray

B. V.K. Singh

C. Daljit Singh Chaudhary

D. Archana Ramasundram

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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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Who is leading the first human trials for the Nipah virus vaccine?

A. Harvard Scientists

B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Researchers

C. Stanford University Team

D. Oxford Scientists

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Which company has secured a monumental contract valued between 10,000 to 15,000 crore for the electrification segment of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project?

A. Rural Electrification Corporation

B. Larsen & Toubro

C. NTPC Limited

D. Adani Infrastructure

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Which ministry is responsible for the Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) scheme?

A. Ministry of MSME

B. Ministry of Environment

C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

D. Ministry of Finance

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When is National Voters Day celebrated in India?

A. January 25

B. February 14

C. March 5

D. January 10

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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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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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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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Which media company has signed a four-year media rights deal with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) covering the period 2023-2027?

A. Sony Pictures Networks

B. Star India

C. ESPN

D. Viacom18

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Which organization signed a deal with the Indian government for the acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard?

A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

C. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

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Which company has received approval from the Odisha government for its Rs 40,000 Crore electric vehicle (EV) venture?

A. Tata Group

B. Mahindra Electric

C. Bajaj Auto

D. JSW Group

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Which organization has developed the 'National Single Window System (NSWS)' to simplify the import of medical devices in India?

A. Wipro

B. Infosys

C. HCL Technologies

D. TCS