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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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A. GSAT-20


The collaboration between ISRO's commercial arm, NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), and SpaceX involves the launch of the communication satellite GSAT-20. This marks a historic moment as it signifies India's first partnership with SpaceX for space exploration and satellite deployment.

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In which city was the 25T Bollard Pull Tug named 'Bhishm' launched, as part of the Make in India initiative?

A. Mumbai

B. Kochi

C. Kolkata

D. Visakhapatnam

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What has the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP), West Bengal, been internationally recognized for by the World Association for Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)?

A. Wolverine Conservation

B. Snow Leopards Conservation

C. Penguin Conservation

D. Snowy Owl Conservation

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How many countries and territories have been awarded the 'malaria-free' certification by the World Health Organization (WHO) till now?

A. 43 countries and 1 territory

B. 15 countries and 2 territories

C. 30 countries and 3 territories

D. 50 countries and 5 territories

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In which city did the Prime Minister inaugurate the 27th National Youth Festival on January 12th, 2024?

A. Mumbai

B. Aurangabad

C. Nashik

D. Nagpur

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On which date is National Tourism Day 2024 observed?

A. January 20

B. January 25

C. February 1

D. February 10

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What is the name of the joint air exercise conducted by India, France, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the Arabian Sea?

A. Eagle Strike

B. Aero Falcon

C. Blue Thunder

D. Desert Knight

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What has the Indian Army declared 2024 as, emphasizing its commitment to utilizing technology?

A. Year of Technology Absorption

B. Year of Modernization

C. Year of Cybersecurity

D. Year of Infrastructure Enhancement

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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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In the 2024 Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards, which city claimed the top honour and secured the No.1 global destination title for three successive years?

A. Paris

B. New York

C. Dubai

D. Tokyo

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What is the modified interest rate for the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme (SSAS) according to the recent government decision?

A. 7.1%

B. 8.2%

C. 8%

D. 7%

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Who officially took over as the Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Western Naval Command (WNC) in Mumbai on January 3, 2024?

A. Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi

B. Admiral Karambir Singh

C. Vice-Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh

D. Rear Admiral Shekhar Sinha

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What is the name of Binny Bansal's latest startup in the e-commerce space?

A. GlobalCart

B. OppDoor

C. TradeHub

D. VentureEase

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In which country is the location of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project?

A. USA

B. Japan

C. China

D. India

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What is the specific focus of the Yogyasree social welfare scheme introduced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee?

A. Promoting yoga and wellness

B. Healthcare Facilities

C. Providing scholarships for education abroad

D. Targeting entrance and competitive examinations

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Who, among the following cricketers, is set to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award 2023?

A. Virat Kohli

B. Mohammed Shami

C. Rohit Sharma

D. Shikhar Dhawan

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What is the primary consequence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

A. Cardiovascular Disease

B. Liver Dysfunction

C. Kidney Failure

D. Lung Damage

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Which regional organization did the military regimes of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdraw from, citing it as a threat and leading to strained relations?

A. ECOWAS

B. SADC

C. ASEAN

D. NAFTA

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In which sports category did Aman Sehrawat secure a gold medal at the 2024 Zagreb Open?

A. Wrestling

B. Tennis

C. Swimming

D. Athletics

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Who has been recently appointed as the new Managing Director of Nivea India?

A. Karan Singh

B. Neha Sharma

C. Geetika Mehta

D. Arjun Patel

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In which city did Power Finance Corporation (PFC) receive approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to establish a finance company, leading to a nearly 1% rise in its shares?

A. Ahmedabad

B. GIFT City (Gujarat)

C. Mumbai

D. Kolkata

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In which state is the Paradip fishing harbour situated?

A. Odisha

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Gujarat

D. Kerala

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What is the name of the mobile application launched for transparent monitoring of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) fund flow?

A. e-Pragati

B. e-myScheme

C. e-Taal

D. e-Sakshi

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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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Which region, known for producing the world's costliest spice, saffron, is facing a severe crisis due to the encroachment of cement factories?

A. Himachal Pradesh

B. Punjab

C. Uttarakhand

D. Kashmir

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Who recently became the first Indian to achieve a stage victory at the Dakar Rally?

A. Aravind KP

B. C. S. Santosh

C. Harith Noah

D. Aishwarya Pissay

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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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In which country is the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit scheduled to take place?

A. Nigeria

B. Uganda

C. Kenya

D. Tanzania

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What is the projected global unemployment rate for the year 2024, as indicated by the International Labour Organization (ILO)?

A. 4.8%

B. 5.0%

C. 5.2%

D. 5.5%

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On which date is World Typing Day observed to encourage people to express themselves via written communication?

A. January 8

B. March 15

C. October 5

D. December 20

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Which aerospace company is collaborating with Tata to establish a final assembly line for helicopters in India?

A. Airbus

B. Boeing

C. Lockheed Martin

D. Embraer