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What is the primary focus of the 'NAMO Drone Didi' initiative?

A. Economic empowerment through skill development

B. Healthcare support for rural communities

C. Empowering Womens Self-Help Groups

D. Providing educational scholarships for women

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C. Empowering Womens Self-Help Groups


The 'NAMO Drone Didi' initiative aims to empower 15,000 women Self Help Groups (SHGs) by providing agricultural drones, thus placing rural women at the forefront of the agricultural revolution.

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Which city recently inaugurated the world's largest office complex, surpassing the Pentagon?

A. Surat

B. Delhi

C. Mumbai

D. Chennai

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Which country received a USD 250 million line of credit from India for agricultural modernization?

A. Uganda

B. Ethiopia

C. Kenya

D. South Africa

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In 2023, which Indian state secured Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 50,530 crore from 300 companies?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Bihar

D. Karnataka

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Which organization has unveiled plans for its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)?

A. Indian Space Research Organization

B. NASA

C. European Space Agency

D. China National Space Administration

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Where was Barracuda, India's fastest solar-electric boat, launched?

A. Dal Lake

B. Varanasi

C. Pichavaram

D. Alappuzha

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What is the record-high percentage of women's labour force participation in the second quarter of FY24?

A. 15%

B. 24%

C. 30%

D. 18%

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Who has become the first woman medical officer to be deployed at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, marking a historic stride towards gender inclusivity in India's armed forces?

A. Captain Shiva Chouhan

B. Lieutenant Commander Prerna Deosthalee

C. Captain Sonia Narang

D. Captain Geetika Koul

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Which ship did the Indian Navy recently re-induct after extensive repairs and upgrades?

A. INS Arihant

B. INS Virat

C. INS Tarmugli

D. INS Sahyadri

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What is the name of the initiative launched by UNICEF's Generation Unlimited in collaboration with India's Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change to engage youth in grassroots environmental actions?

A. Eco Empowerment

B. Green Rising

C. Youth for Climate

D. Mission Life Movement

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Which Indian Naval Ship made its inaugural arrival at Port Lamu, Kenya, marking the first port call by any Indian Naval Ship at the newly developed port?

A. INS Sumedha

B. INS Vikrant

C. INS Rajput

D. INS Sagardhwani

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Who recently took over as the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services?

A. Ananya Singh

B. Rajesh Kumar

C. Neeraj Sharma

D. Maheshwar Dayal

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According to recent data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which city leads in food adulteration cases in 2022?

A. Hyderabad

B. Mumbai

C. Chennai

D. Kolkata

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Which country recently received the approval of the second tranche of around $337 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)?

A. Bangladesh

B. Sri Lanka

C. Pakistan

D. Myanmar

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When is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023 observed?

A. December 1

B. December 3

C. December 5

D. December 7

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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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Which country did India make payments in rupees for crude oil purchases, signalling a move to promote the global use of its currency?

A. Russia

B. Saudi Arabia

C. Iran

D. UAE

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What disease does the R21/Matrix-M vaccine aim to prevent, as recently added to the World Health Organization's list of prequalified vaccines?

A. Influenza

B. Tuberculosis

C. Malaria

D. COVID-19

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Which country has approved a substantial $3.2 billion grant for Intel's $25 billion chip plant?

A. United States

B. China

C. Germany

D. Israel

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Which country's government is considering social media restrictions for under-16s?

A. United Kingdom

B. Canada

C. Australia

D. New Zealand

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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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The Indian government has recently extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme for how many more years?

A. 5

B. 3

C. 4

D. 2

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Who secured 45 out of 59 votes in the initial round of elections for the Governing Council of UNIDROIT held in Rome, Italy?

A. Shiv Kumar

B. Uma Sekhar

C. Ajay Singh

D. Reena Gupta

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Which country recently saw the launch of a significant Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) program, with India serving as the Administration Partner?

A. Trinidad and Tobago

B. Saint Lucia

C. Jamaica

D. Barbados

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Who is set to become the Chairman of India Debt Resolution Co Ltd (IDRCL) following Diwakar Gupta's resignation?

A. Narayan Seshadri

B. Diwakar Gupta

C. An independent director

D. KPMG executive

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Which state's Tiriyani Block secured the top spot in NITI Aayog's inaugural delta rankings?

A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Telangana

C. Karnataka

D. Maharashtra

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Which company recently achieved full ownership of Meenakshi Energy, following the National Company Law Tribunal's approval for the acquisition?

A. Tata Group

B. Reliance Industries

C. Vedanta

D. Adani Group

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With which country did India sign crucial agreements for the construction of power-generating units at the Kudankulam nuclear plant?

A. United States of America

B. Russia

C. United Kingdom

D. France

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In which state is the LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) opening a new branch office for global expansion?

A. Goa

B. Karnataka

C. Gujarat

D. Rajasthan

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Who received the Visionary Leader Icon Award of the Year 2023 from AASRAA at the 5th National Summit in New Delhi?

A. Irfan Razack

B. Srinivas Naik Dharavath

C. Gaurav Pandey

D. Kushal Pal Singh

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Which country has rejected BRICS membership?

A. Bolivia

B. Argentina

C. Japan

D. UAE