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Where will the Divya Kala Mela be held from September 15-24, 2023?

A. Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Varanasi

D. Kolkata

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C. Varanasi


The Divya Kala Mela will be held from September 15-24, 2023 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The mela is organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) of the Government of India. The Divya Kala Mela is a unique event that showcases the products and craftsmanship of entrepreneurs/artisans with disabilities from across the country.

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Which Indian scientist is the new species of marine tardigrade named after?

A. Vikram Sarabhai

B. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

C. C.V. Raman

D. Homi J. Bhabha

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Which Indian bank is implementing an innovative approach to prevent loan defaults by surprising potential defaulters with chocolates during unannounced home visits?

A. HDFC

B. SBI

C. ICICI

D. Axis

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Who is known as the Father of the White Revolution in India for his pioneering efforts in transforming the dairy industry?

A. M.S. Swaminathan

B. Dr. Verghese Kurien

C. Durgesh Patel

D. Sam Pitroda

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Where was India's first lighthouse festival held?

A. Goa

B. Kerala

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Maharashtra

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In which Indian state is the government planning to establish a mango board in the Konkan region to support large-scale Hapus cultivation?

A. Maharashtra

B. Gujarat

C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu

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Which organization is partnering with the Indian Air Force to co-host the 'Bharat Drone Shakti 2023'?

A. Ministry of Civil Aviation

B. National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra

C. Drone Federation of India

D. Confederation of Indian Industry

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Which country ranks first among 154 nations in grassroots crypto adoption, according to the Chainalysis' 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index?

A. United States

B. China

C. India

D. El Salvador

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Which financial institution has partnered with IndusInd Bank to issue a co-branded credit card?

A. Poonawalla Fincorp

B. HDFC Bank

C. Kotak Mahindra Bank

D. Axis Bank

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On which date is World Patient Safety Day observed every year?

A. 5th September

B. 10th September

C. 15th September

D. 17th September

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What is the name of the world's largest flower genus that is facing extinction primarily due to habitat destruction?

A. Orchid

B. Tulip

C. Rafflesia

D. Rose

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Which bank has received RBI approval to make I-Process Services as its wholly-owned subsidiary?

A. HDFC Bank

B. Axis Bank

C. State Bank of India

D. ICICI Bank

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Which Indian state has passed a bill reserving 27% of local body seats for OBCs?

A. Rajasthan

B. Gujarat

C. Maharashtra

D. Madhya Pradesh

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What is the main goal of the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Vishwakarma Jayanti?

A. To provide low-interest loans to traditional craftsmen and artisans with requiring collateral

B. To celebrate Vishwakarma Jayanti with traditional artisans

C. To enhance the accessibility and quality of products and services provided by these skilled individuals

D. To allocate Rs 13,000 crore to modernize traditional crafts

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Who has been appointed as the Vice-Chairperson of The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom)?

A. Salil Parekh

B. Rajesh Gopinathan

C. Sindhu Gangadharan

D. Arvind Krishna

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What is the primary focus of Air India's 'Project Abhinandan' initiative?

A. Enhancing in-flight entertainment options

B. Improving onboard dining services

C. Managing baggage issues and dealing with missed flights

D. Reducing ticket prices

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When is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste celebrated?

A. September 30th

B. October 1st

C. September 29th

D. September 28th

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Which author's debut novel 'Western Lane' is shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023?

A. Chetna Maroo

B. Paul Harding

C. Sarah Bernstein

D. Jonathan Escoffery

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Who has been reappointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Tata Steel for a further period of five years, effective September 19, 2023?

A. Ratan Tata

B. Cyrus Mistry

C. T V Narendran

D. N. Chandrasekaran

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Why did Karnam Sekar resign from his position as Chairman of the National Asset Reconstruction Company of India (NARCL)?

A. The proposal to merge NARCL with India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL).

B. Differences in opinion with the Ministry of Finance.

C. Disagreements concerning the institutions structure and operations.

D. A new job opportunity in the private sector.

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What is the name of the Indian Air Force's annual training exercise that is currently taking place in the northern and western sectors of India?

A. Trishul

B. Garuda

C. Vajra

D. Arjun

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According to the 2023 Best Countries Report by U.S. News & World Report, which country was ranked the best in the world?

A. Switzerland

B. Canada

C. Sweden

D. Denmark

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What is the primary objective of the Mukhya Mantri Sporting Abilities, Rebuilding Aspirations and Livelihood Scheme (SABAL) launched by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu?

A. Providing financial assistance to underprivileged families

B. Empowering specially-abled children

C. Promoting sports among the youth

D. Enhancing educational facilities in Hamirpur, Solan, and Shimla districts

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Which company has signed a 500 million pound deal with the UK government to invest in electric arc furnace steelmaking at the Port Talbot steelworks in Wales?

A. ArcelorMittal

B. JSW Steel

C. Nippon Steel

D. Tata Steel

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Which company is collaborating with Google to manufacture Chromebooks in India as part of the Make in India initiative?

A. Dell

B. HP

C. Lenovo

D. Asus

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Who was elected as the Chairman of the Press Trust of India (PTI) Board in September 2023?

A. Aveek Sarkar

B. K.N. Shanth Kumar

C. Praveen Someshwar

D. Vijay Kumar Chopra

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REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, signed a Foreign Currency Term Loan Agreement for USD 100 Million with which financial institution?

A. HDFC Bank

B. State Bank of India

C. EXIM Bank

D. ICICI Bank

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What is the name of the scheme launched by Prayagraj Police to provide essential services during health and other emergencies to senior citizens within the Prayagraj zone?

A. Savera

B. Samarpan

C. ElderCare Plus

D. GoldenAge Support

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Who endorsed the Goa Roadmap and the 'Travel for LiFE' program?

A. G20 leaders

B. Indian government

C. United Nations

D. World Tourism Organization

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Which organization has signed a five-year MoU with GSITI for training programs in mineral resources and disaster management?

A. Geological Survey of India (GSI)

B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

C. National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS)

D. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

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On what date is the International Day of Peace observed?

A. 20 September

B. 21 September

C. 22 September

D. 23 September