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Where was the SAMAR air defence missile system successfully test-fired by the Indian Air Force during Exercise AstraShakti-2023?

A. Odisha

B. Rajasthan

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Karnataka

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C. Andhra Pradesh


The Surface Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR) air defence missile system, successfully tested by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Suryalanka in Andhra Pradesh, is designed as a 'Surface to Air Missile,' marking a significant achievement in the IAF's strategic self-reliance efforts.

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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 city was the Swarved Mahamandir, recognized as the world's largest meditation centre, inaugurated?

A. New Delhi

B. Varanasi

C. Rishikesh

D. Ujjain

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With which educational institution is Reliance Jio collaborating to launch the Bharat GPT program and a smart TV operating system?

A. IIT Delhi

B. IIT Kanpur

C. IIT Bombay

D. IIT Madras

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Which organization collaborated with the Government of India in signing a $250 million policy-based loan for Industrial Corridor Development?

A. World Bank

B. Asian Development Bank

C. International Monetary Fund

D. New Development Bank

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On which date is Vijay Diwas observed every year, commemorating India's triumph in the 1971 war against Pakistan?

A. December 18

B. November 14

C. December 16

D. January 26

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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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Who received the Global Icon Award at the G20 Initiative Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka?

A. Rajesh Kumar Verma

B. Srinivas Naik Dharavath

C. Ananya Sharma

D. Sanjay Patel

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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.

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S&P Global's 2022 Insurance Report, which Indian company secured the fourth position globally in terms of life and accident & health reserves?

A. Allianz SE

B. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

C. LIC

D. Nippon Life Insurance

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On which date do we celebrate International Mountain Day each year?

A. December 10

B. December 11

C. December 12

D. December 13

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Until when has LIC been granted an extension to achieve the 25% Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule, as per the one-time exemption by the Ministry of Finance?

A. May 2025

B. May 2028

C. May 2030

D. May 2032

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Who laid the foundation stone for the National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) Plus, an initiative to uplift Odisha's youth with demand-driven vocational education?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Anurag Thakur

C. Dharmendra Pradhan

D. Droupadi Murmu

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What is the codename for India's covert stealth combat drone project associated with the successful flight trials of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator?

A. Mirage

B. Falcon

C. Phantom

D. Ghatak

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Which country recently banned the export of technology related to Rare Earth Metals?

A. China

B. United States

C. Russia

D. India

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Where is India's first submarine tourism project set to be unveiled?

A. Mumbai

B. Kolkata

C. Gujarat

D. Kerala

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In which country will India acquire five lithium blocks for exploration and development, as per the recent agreement?

A. Chile

B. Argentina

C. Brazil

D. Bolivia

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In 2023, which country surpassed Afghanistan as the world's leading opium source?

A. Laos

B. Myanmar

C. Colombia

D. Mexico

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Which category of banks does the RBI classify SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as?

A. Domestically Significant Investment Banks (D-SIBs)

B. Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)

C. Domestically Secured Investment Banks (D-SIBs)

D. Domestically Stable Investment Banks (D-SIBs)

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In which country did three Indian Armed Forces officers receive the 'Golden Owl' award for their outstanding performance?

A. Sri Lanka

B. Bangladesh

C. Nepal

D. Bhutan

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Which space agency is redirecting its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to study the asteroid 'Apophis' approaching Earth on April 13, 2029?

A. ESA

B. ISRO

C. JAXA

D. NASA

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Where was the SAANS Campaign 2023-24 for pneumonia prevention inaugurated?

A. Kohima

B. Agartala

C. Aizawl

D. Imphal

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Which financial institution partnered with Water.org to offer water, sanitation, and hygiene loans in India?

A. State Bank of India

B. HDFC Bank

C. Axis Bank

D. Ujjivan SFB

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What was the consolidated balance sheet growth achieved by Indian banks in the fiscal year 2022-23, as per the RBI report?

A. 10.5%

B. 12.2%

C. 15.8%

D. 8.7%

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Which institution developed Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology (AMRIT) for water purification, as highlighted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti?

A. IIT Madras

B. IIT Delhi

C. IIT Bombay

D. IIT Kharagpur

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Which financial institution's market capitalization recently soared to Rs 6 trillion with a 17% surge in just one month?

A. HDFC Bank

B. SBI

C. ICICI Bank

D. Axis Bank

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With which country has India adopted the Joint Vision Partnership For the Future, focusing on areas such as maritime cooperation, energy security, and digital payments?

A. Oman

B. UAE

C. Saudi Arabia

D. Qatar

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Which country has India resumed importing crude oil from, following the easing of U.S. sanctions?

A. Iran

B. Russia

C. Saudi Arabia

D. Venezuela

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Which organization recently delivered INS Sandhayak, India's largest-ever survey vessel, to the Indian Navy, marking a significant milestone in the indigenous shipbuilding industry?

A. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd

B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd

C. Hindustan Shipyard Ltd

D. Goa Shipyard Ltd

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Which companies have collaborated to transform insurance accessibility in India, offering a diverse range of car and bike insurance directly via the PhonePe platform?

A. ACKO And PhonePe

B. HDFC and Paytm

C. Bharti AXA General Insurance and Paytm

D. SBI and Amazon Pay

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In which region was the earliest evidence of human domestication of yaks discovered, as unveiled by a recent study?

A. Tibetan Autonomous Region

B. Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

C. Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

D. Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region