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Where was the 'Electronic Soil' developed to accelerate plant growth in hydroponic spaces?

A. Sweden

B. Norway

C. Denmark

D. Finland

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A. Sweden


The 'Electronic Soil' (eSoil) designed to boost plant growth in hydroponic systems was developed in Sweden, employing a distinctive blend of cellulose and a conductive polymer known as PEDOT (Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)).

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Which Kerala-based startup secured a top-three spot among Indian AI startups and received the 'AI Game Changers' award at the GPAI Summit 2023?

A. TechInnovate

B. Flutura

C. Genrobotics

D. Wysa

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Which state recently inaugurated its first intra-district helicopter service to boost tourism and infrastructure?

A. Rajasthan

B. Haryana

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Madhya Pradesh

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Which scheme, launched to support urban street vendors, has emerged as a crucial initiative by disbursing micro-credit loans to beneficiaries?

A. PM SVANidhi

B. PM Mudra Yojana

C. PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

D. PM Matru Vandana Yojana

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In the global ranking of startup funding, where does India stand after facing a funding setback in 2023?

A. 1st

B. 2nd

C. 3rd

D. 4th

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In which country is the world's deepest and largest underground laboratory, known as the Deep Underground and Ultra-low Radiation Background Facility (DURF), operational?

A. China

B. Japan

C. Russia

D. United States

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Which state secured the top spot in the medal tally at the Khelo India Para Games 2023?

A. Karnataka

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Haryana

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In which Indian region has the Anand Marriage Act been implemented for the registration of Sikh marriages?

A. Punjab

B. Himachal Pradesh

C. Haryana

D. Jammu and Kashmir

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India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are set to negotiate a modernization of their trade agreement in February. By what year does the initiative aim to revamp the ASEAN India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITGA)?

A. 2025

B. 2024

C. 2030

D. 2028

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On which date does the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Department celebrate its 40th Corps Day, marking 40 years of judicial excellence?

A. December 12

B. December 15

C. December 18

D. December 21

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When is National Energy Conservation Day celebrated in India to acknowledge achievements in energy efficiency?

A. January 14

B. March 14

C. October 14

D. December 14

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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 Indian states have emerged as leaders in deploying higher capacities under the Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects scheme?

A. Gujarat and Maharashtra

B. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

C. Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh

D. Uttar Pradesh and Kerala

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In collaboration with Imperial College London, which global steel leader has committed a substantial investment of 100 crore for the establishment of the Centre for Innovation in Sustainable Design and Manufacturing in London?

A. ArcelorMittal

B. POSCO

C. Tata Steel

D. Nippon Steel

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Which festival, often referred to as the festival of lights, is celebrated globally from December 7 to December 15?

A. Kwanzaa

B. Eid al-Fitr

C. Hanukkah

D. Christmas

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Who recently became the third woman from India to achieve the title of Grandmaster in chess?

A. Sneha Gupta

B. Vaishali Rameshbabu

C. Priya Sharma

D. Nandini Patel

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Who was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Italys highest civilian honour?

A. Kabir Bedi

B. Rishi Kapoor

C. Priyanka Chopra

D. Shabana Azmi

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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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What agreement governs the swift clearance of goods under the India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES)?

A. Bilateral Trade Agreement

B. International Customs Protocol

C. Economic Collaboration Initiative

D. Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

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Which Indian state has retained the 'Achiever' status in the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2023 rankings?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Maharashtra

D. Gujarat

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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 countries are participating in the Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023?

A. Venezuela and Nepal

B. India and Vietnam

C. Vietnam and Nepal

D. India and New Zealand

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Google Doodle recently celebrated which Elephant known for its big tusks?

A. Ahmed, The Elephant

B. Kavi, The Elephant

C. Raju, The Elephant

D. Simba, The Elephant

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What regulatory approval have Razorpay and Cashfree recently secured from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

A. Digital Lenders

B. Contactless Payments

C. Payment Aggregators

D. Cryptocurrency Exchanges

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As of September 2023, how much investment have India's government's PLI schemes accumulated?

A. Rs 50,000 Cr

B. Rs 75,000 Cr

C. Rs 95,000 Cr

D. Rs 100,000 Cr

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In which Indian state is the country's first AI city, a hub for artificial intelligence, set to be established?

A. Maharashtra

B. Telangana

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Uttar Pradesh

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Which company's founders topped the Hurun India Top 100 Under 30 List 2023?

A. Flipkart

B. Amazon

C. BigBasket

D. Zepto

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Who emerged victorious in the Miss India USA 2023 pageant held in New Jersey?

A. Rijul Maini

B. Priya Sharma

C. Aryan Kapoor

D. Natasha Singh

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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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Which Indian state has embraced drone technology for applications such as land mapping, crime control, and agriculture enhancement?

A. Haryana

B. Punjab

C. Rajasthan

D. Uttar Pradesh

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Which company received the National Energy Conservation Award 2023 for its commitment to energy-efficient innovations, particularly in the Most Energy Efficient Appliance of the Year 2023 category?

A. Bajaj Electricals Ltd.

B. Orient Electric Ltd.

C. Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd.

D. Havells India Ltd.