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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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C. 5.2%


The International Labour Organization (ILO) forecasts a slight increase in the global unemployment rate in 2024, reaching 5.2%, up from 5.1% in 2023, as highlighted in the World Employment and Social Outlook Trends: 2024 report.

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Who benefits from ISRO's second-generation 'Distress Alert Transmitter' (DAT-SG), enabling real-time acknowledgements through enhanced satellite communication at sea?

A. Naval Pilots

B. Farmers

C. Merchant sailors

D. Fishermen

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According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) ranking, which states emerged as the 'best performers' in fostering a robust startup ecosystem?

A. Kerala and Tamil Nadu

B. Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh

C. Gujarat and Karnataka

D. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

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At which institution was the Rs 400 crore Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant inaugurated, marking a significant stride in enhancing India's nuclear prowess?

A. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

B. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

C. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station

D. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

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What is the name of the first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone recently acquired by the Indian Navy?

A. SkyGuardian

B. Drishti 10 Starliner

C. Falcon Eye

D. Aero Hawk

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In which sport did Rhythm Sangwan secure India's 16th quota place for the 2024 Paris Olympics?

A. Archery

B. Swimming

C. Gymnastics

D. Shooting

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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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Which language has the Government of India decided to include as one of the nine classical languages under the New Education Policy?

A. Urdu

B. Arabic

C. Farsi

D. Turkish

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In the 2024 Global Firepower Military Strength Rankings, which position did India claim?

A. Fifth

B. Second

C. Fourth

D. Sixth

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Which institute has recently partnered with CEPI to enhance global responses to disease outbreaks and received a $30 million investment to expand its manufacturing capacity?

A. Bharat Biotech

B. Pfizer

C. Serum Institute

D. Sinovac

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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 international organization has initiated the largest military exercise, Steadfast Defender 2024?

A. NATO

B. UN

C. EU

D. ASEAN

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On which date is Indian Army Day celebrated every year?

A. January 14

B. January 15

C. February 1

D. March 10

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Which country has formally requested India to withdraw military personnel by March 15, 2024?

A. China

B. India

C. Maldives

D. Pakistan

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Who has officially assumed the role of Secretary General of BIMSTEC, succeeding Tenzin Lekphell?

A. M Shahidul Islam

B. Indra Mani Pandey

C. Sumith Nakandala

D. Kavita Krishnamurthy

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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 theme of the ninth chapter of 'Capsule on Science, Technology and Applied Research' (CAPSTER) inaugurated by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan at the Military Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune?

A. Advancements in Cybersecurity

B. Aerospace Innovations

C. Nanotechnology in Defense

D. Artificial Intelligence Transforming Warfare

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Which country recently launched the Einstein Probe, a lotus-shaped satellite, to study transient cosmic phenomena?

A. China

B. United States

C. Russia

D. 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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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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What is the primary purpose of the INSAT-3DS satellite, being launched by ISRO?

A. Astronomical observations and space exploration

B. Weather forecasting and disaster management

C. Communication and broadcasting services

D. Navigation and geospatial mapping

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Which company recently achieved a significant milestone in space exploration and national security by successfully launching an H-IIA rocket carrying Japan's Information-Gathering Satellite Optical-8?

A. SpaceX

B. Skyroot Aerospace

C. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

D. Vector Space Systems

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In a significant MoU for financing infrastructure projects, which organization collaborated with RVNL and is involved in an investment of up to Rs. 35,000 Crores over the next 5 years?

A. REC Limited

B. PFC

C. NABARD

D. RITES

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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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What percentage of stake did LIC's board approve acquiring in a company promoted by the National Housing Bank (NHB) for residential mortgage-backed securities?

A. 5%

B. 7%

C. 10%

D. 15%

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In which city did Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, inaugurate Wings India 2024, Asia's largest aviation expo?

A. Mumbai

B. Delhi

C. Hyderabad

D. Bangalore

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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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In collaboration with the European Union (EU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has allocated grants exceeding US$420,000 for initiatives related to deforestation, food security, and climate change in which country?

A. Indonesia

B. Fiji

C. Papua New Guinea

D. Solomon Islands

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Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PhonePe's international payments business?

A. Ritesh Pai

B. Vikram Sharma

C. Rahul Chari

D. Bhavish Aggarwal

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In which Indian city was 'Prasadam,' the country's first hygienic food street, inaugurated by Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya?

A. Indore

B. Ujjain

C. Bhopal

D. Gwalior

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On which date is Indian Newspaper Day observed each year?

A. January 15

B. February 5

C. March 12

D. January 28