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What is the name of the newly discovered bacteria strain by the researchers from Visva-Bharati University's botany department?

A. Pantoea Tagorei

B. Bacillus Agricus

C. Micrococcus Einsteinii

D. Streptomyces Darwinensis

Correct Answer :

A. Pantoea Tagorei


Researchers from Visva-Bharati University's botany department discovered a new bacteria strain and named it 'Pantoea Tagorei' in honour of Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel laureate.

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On which date is ISRO scheduled to launch Indias First X-ray polarimeter Satellite?

A. December 31

B. February 1

C. January 1

D. March 15

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Which city hosted the conclusion of the 8th Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs?

A. New Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Bangkok

D. Colombo

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With which educational institution did the Department of Higher Education and the Ministry of Education, collaborate to initiate the SATHEE portal for self-assessment, tests, and help for entrance examinations?

A. IIT Bombay

B. IIT Delhi

C. IIT Kanpur

D. IIT Madras

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Which company has recently collaborated with REC Limited to enhance its non-fund-based working capital capacity?

A. Suzlon

B. Tata Power Renewable Energy

C. Adani Green Energy

D. Greenko Group

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Which countries jointly launched the MisrSat-2 Satellite?

A. China and Egypt

B. Russia and Brazil

C. USA and India

D. Japan and South Korea

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What is the goal of the GreenVoyage2050 Project launched by the Government of Norway and IMO in 2019 in terms of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, relative to 2008 levels, in the shipping industry?

A. Reduce emissions by 25%.

B. Achieve net-zero emissions.

C. Reduce emissions by at least 50%.

D. Reduce emissions by at least 70%.

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Which airport terminal has earned global recognition for its exceptional design and beauty, being named among the 'world's most beautiful airports' by UNESCO's Prix Versailles 2023?

A. Delhi Airports T3

B. Mumbai Airports T2

C. Bengaluru Airports T2

D. Chennai Airports T4

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On which date will the December Solstice, also known as Winter Solstice, occur in India in 2023?

A. December 20

B. December 21

C. December 23

D. December 22

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Which company did IDFC FIRST Bank collaborate with to design the FIRST SWYP credit card, catering to the dynamic preferences of the youth?

A. VISA

B. Mastercard

C. American Express

D. Discover

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Which country's president has been invited as the chief guest for India's upcoming Republic Day celebrations?

A. France

B. United States

C. Germany

D. Russia

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What environmental factor is NASA's TEMPO satellite primarily designed to monitor and analyze?

A. Climate change patterns

B. Ocean currents and temperature

C. Air pollution levels and distribution

D. Space debris and celestial objects

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What is the purpose of Amplifi 2.0, launched by India's Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?

A. To promote cultural events in urban areas

B. To centralize city data for informed urban policy-making and development

C. To enhance agricultural practices in rural areas

D. To facilitate international trade partnerships

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Which port recently achieved a record-breaking cargo handling of 100 Million Metric Tonnes in just 262 days?

A. Paradip Port

B. Mumbai Port

C. Chennai Port

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Who recently received the PRSI National Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) and the public relations industry?

A. Prathap C. Reddy

B. Sriram Iyer

C. Suneeta Reddy

D. Suganthy Sundararaj

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When is Good Governance Day 2023 celebrated?

A. December 25

B. December 26

C. January 1

D. November 30

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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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On which date does the world annually observe the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare?

A. October 15

B. December 1

C. November 30

D. September 20

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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 was the value of India's foreign exchange reserves in the week ending December 15, the highest level since March 2022?

A. $607 billion

B. $598 billion

C. $625 billion

D. $616 billion

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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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Who has been appointed as the official brand ambassador for football by Sony Sports Network?

A. Ranveer Singh

B. Kartik Aaryan

C. Ayushmann Khurrana

D. Varun Dhawan

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Since which year has World AIDS Day been observed annually on December 1?

A. 1995

B. 1988

C. 2000

D. 2011

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Who received the Global Icon Award at the G20 Initiative Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka?

A. Rajesh Kumar Verma

B. Srinivas Naik Dharavath

C. Ananya Sharma

D. Sanjay Patel

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Which ministry unveiled the 'Paat-Mitro' mobile application for jute farmers, providing information on Minimum Support Prices (MSP) and agronomy?

A. The Jute Corporation of India

B. The Ministry of Agriculture

C. The Textiles Ministry

D. The Indian Farmers Association

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Which company is partnering with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for a multi-year project to implement modern HR tech?

A. TechMahindra

B. Infosys

C. Kellton

D. Wipro

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In which Indian state did projects worth Rs 415 crore get inaugurated, with an emphasis on building a drug-free state by 2025?

A. Himachal Pradesh

B. Uttarakhand

C. Jharkhand

D. Chhattisgarh

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What is the name of the newly discovered bacteria strain by the researchers from Visva-Bharati University's botany department?

A. Pantoea Tagorei

B. Bacillus Agricus

C. Micrococcus Einsteinii

D. Streptomyces Darwinensis

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Which state has earned the title of India's Petro Capital?

A. Maharashtra

B. Gujarat

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Andhra Pradesh

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Where was the 6th Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum held, where a joint statement challenging Iran's claims to disputed islands was issued?

A. United Arab Emirates

B. Morocco

C. Russia

D. Iran

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With which Indian state did Wardwizard Foods recently sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for expansion and a Rs 500 crore investment?

A. Gujarat

B. Maharashtra

C. Rajasthan

D. Karnataka