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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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C. 10%


LIC's board approved acquiring a 10% stake in a company promoted by the National Housing Bank (NHB) for residential mortgage-backed securities through equity contribution in one or more tranches.

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How often does the proposed rollover plan allow each State and Union Territory to present their tableaux in the Republic Day parade?

A. Once a Year

B. Once in Two Years

C. Once in Three Years

D. Once in Four Years

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Which Indian state has initiated a caste-based census, becoming the second state after Bihar to undertake this exercise?

A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Karnataka

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Who is the author of the book 'Sanskriti ke Ayaam' released by General VK Singh?

A. Manorama Mishra

B. R.K. Narayan

C. Ruskin Bond

D. Vikram Seth

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Which Indian state has secured investment worth Rs 3.53 lakh crore at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos?

A. Karnataka

B. Gujarat

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Maharashtra

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What is the primary objective of Operation AMRITH launched by Kerala's Drug Control Department?

A. Curb the overuse of antibiotics

B. Improve sanitation and hygiene practices

C. Increase public awareness about healthcare scams

D. Enhance access to primary healthcare services

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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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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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In the global ranking of stock markets by market capitalization, where does India stand currently?

A. 1st

B. 2nd

C. 4th

D. 6th

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Which country shares the international border with India where the Free Movement Regime (FMR) is planned to be terminated?

A. Myanmar

B. Bhutan

C. Nepal

D. Bangladesh

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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

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Where did Union Minister Gadkari launch 12 National Highway projects totaling 105 km and worth 1464 Crore in January 2024?

A. Kerala

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Karnataka

D. Maharashtra

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In which Indian state was the 4th Rusoma Orange Festival held in 2024?

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Assam

C. Nagaland

D. Manipur

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With which country's gas company has GAIL, the Indian gas firm, secured a 10-year LNG deal?

A. Qatar

B. Saudi Arabia

C. Oman

D. UAE

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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 communication satellite is set for launch in the historic collaboration between ISRO and SpaceX?

A. GSAT-20

B. INSAT-4A

C. PSLV-C48

D. Cartosat-2E

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According to the 2024 Global 500 IT Services Ranking by Brand Finance, which company is rated as the second most valuable IT services brand in the world?

A. Tata Consultancy Services

B. IBM

C. Accenture

D. Infosys

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What does the recently signed MoU between the National Farmers Welfare Programme Implementation Society, IndiaAI, and Wadhwani Foundation focus on advancing?

A. Organic Farming

B. Sustainable Agriculture

C. AI-driven digital agriculture

D. Traditional Farming Practices

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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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In the joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone 2024,' which two nations are collaborating to enhance interoperability?

A. India and Oman

B. India and UAE

C. India and Saudi Arabia

D. India and Qatar

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How many countries jointly lead the world's most powerful passport ranking, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 194 destinations?

A. Four

B. Five

C. Six

D. Seven

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Where are the Houthi rebels believed to be based, who are allegedly responsible for the drone attack on the chemical tanker MV Chem Pluto?

A. Liberia

B. Japan

C. Saudi Arabia

D. Yemen

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Who has become the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) in Maharashtra?

A. Rashmi Shukla

B. Subhashini Sankaran

C. Sangeeta Kalia

D. Meera Borwankar

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In which state did Adani Group collaborate for Data Centre and Aerospace Park investment?

A. Maharashtra

B. Karnataka

C. Telangana

D. Gujarat

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Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH)?

A. Nakul Anand

B. Akash Saxena

C. Puneet Chhatwal

D. Priya Paul

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Which small finance bank received Competition Commission of India (CCI) approval for its merger with AU Small Finance Bank?

A. Equitas Small Finance Bank

B. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

C. Fincare Small Finance Bank

D. Jana Small Finance Bank

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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 group is the primary target beneficiary of the Assam government's Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA)?

A. Urban women

B. Tribal Communities

C. Rural women

D. Senior Citizens

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In which Indian state is VinFast Auto, the Vietnamese electric vehicle giant, investing $2 billion to establish an integrated electric vehicle facility?

A. Karnataka

B. Maharashtra

C. Gujarat

D. Tamil Nadu

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The Migration and Mobility Agreement recently approved by the Union Cabinet aims to strengthen cooperation between India and which country?

A. Italy

B. France

C. Germany

D. Spain

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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%