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When is National Girl Child Day observed annually in India?

A. January 21

B. February 5

C. March 10

D. January 24

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D. January 24


National Girl Child Day is observed annually on January 24th in India. This day, initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, emphasizes the importance of empowering girls and addressing the challenges they face in society.

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In which Indian state is the second Very Low Frequency (VLF) communication station set to be established by 2027?

A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Telangana

C. Odisha

D. Tamil Nadu

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The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the submarine optical fiber connection project between which city and Lakshadweep islands?

A. Mumbai

B. Kochi

C. Mangalore

D. Goa

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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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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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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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With which educational institution did the Assam Government Arohan Scheme collaborate to promote STEM subjects in higher education?

A. IIT Delhi

B. IIT Guwahati

C. IIT Bombay

D. IIT Kharagpur

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Where has the 11th India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR commenced?

A. Punjab

B. Uttarakhand

C. Himachal Pradesh

D. Rajasthan

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When is National Startup Day 2024 celebrated?

A. January 11

B. January 10

C. January 20

D. January 16

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Which city set a world record with the longest solar light line installation?

A. Ayodhya

B. Mathura

C. Varanasi

D. Haridwar

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On which date is International Mind-Body Wellness Day observed annually?

A. January 1

B. January 3

C. February 14

D. March 7

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Which city's Lieutenant Governor approved 24x7 operations for 32 establishments?

A. Andaman and Nicobar Island

B. Puducherry

C. Ladakh

D. Delhi

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Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of the National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL)?

A. Ananya Singhania

B. Karthik Gupta

C. Uday Krishna

D. P Santhosh

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In which city were five new galleries inaugurated at the 'Salar Jung Museum'?

A. Mumbai

B. Delhi

C. Kolkata

D. Hyderabad

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Who clinched the gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships 2024 in Hong Kong, marking a historic moment for Indian athletics?

A. Man Singh

B. Huang Yongzheng

C. Singh Kumar

D. Hong Li

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With which organization did Indian Railways renew its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for green initiatives to reduce energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions?

A. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

B. Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)

C. Indian Merchants' Chamber (IMC)

D. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

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Who is the author of the novel Conversations with Aurangzeb, which is a unique blend of historical narrative and satirical commentary?

A. Nandini Krishnan

B. Shah Jahan

C. Charu Nivedita

D. Amish Tripathi

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Which Indian state is known for the culinary tradition of 'Kai Chutney' made using red weaver ants and has recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

A. Odisha

B. Kerala

C. Gujarat

D. Assam

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Who officially assumed the role of Vice Chief of Naval Staff on January 4, 2024?

A. Admiral Karambir Singh

B. Dinesh K Tripathi

C. Sunil Lanba

D. R. Hari Kumar

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What is the name of the community cat sterilization centre launched by Murty Trust in collaboration with Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA)?

A. Harmony

B. PurrWell

C. Maitri

D. FelineCare

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What is the main objective of Operation Sarvashakti launched by the Indian Army?

A. Eliminate terrorists

B. Counter cyber threats

C. Provide humanitarian aid

D. Enhance diplomatic relations

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Under the Sadbhavana scheme, which village in the Poonch district has been adopted by the Army as a model village?

A. Balakote

B. Pir Panjal

C. Datote

D. Topa Pir

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In which Indian state was the previously reported Agasthyagama beddomii, the first species in the Agasthyagama genus, found?

A. Karnataka

B. Gujarat

C. Maharashtra

D. Tamil Nadu

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In 2024, which country will chair the UNESCO World Heritage Committee and host its 46th session?

A. China

B. India

C. France

D. Brazil

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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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Who is set to receive the 'Assam Baibhav' award, Assam's highest civilian honor, on February 10th, for significant contributions to the field of justice and jurisprudence?

A. Ranjan Gogoi

B. Sharad Arvind Bobde

C. N. V. Ramana

D. Uday Umesh Lalit

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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 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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What government department is responsible for launching the PRERANA program?

A. Ministry of Education

B. Ministry of Finance

C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

D. Ministry of Women and Child Development

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In which location did Union Fisheries Minister Parshottam Rupala launch an artificial reef project to boost the fish population and promote sustainable fishing?

A. Veraval, Gujarat

B. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

C. Puri, Odisha

D. Vizhinjam, Kerala

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Which Indian state is hosting the 9th edition of the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF)?

A. Maharashtra

B. Arunachal Pradesh

C. Kerala

D. Rajasthan