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Which company has secured a monumental contract valued between 10,000 to 15,000 crore for the electrification segment of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project?

A. Rural Electrification Corporation

B. Larsen & Toubro

C. NTPC Limited

D. Adani Infrastructure

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B. Larsen & Toubro


L&T (Larsen & Toubro) Construction's railways strategic business group has successfully secured a substantial contract for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project. The contract, valued between 10,000 to 15,000 crore, involves the construction of 508 km of electrification works. This strategic win reinforces L&T's position in the infrastructure sector.

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Which country recently conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system?

A. China

B. Russia

C. Iran

D. North Korea

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Which Indian state leads in the number of investors in the NSE, with 1.49 crore registered investors in 2023?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Maharashtra

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Gujarat

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Which media company has signed a four-year media rights deal with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) covering the period 2023-2027?

A. Sony Pictures Networks

B. Star India

C. ESPN

D. Viacom18

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In which Indian state was the 4th Rusoma Orange Festival held in 2024?

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Assam

C. Nagaland

D. Manipur

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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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Which country's parliament supported Sweden's attempt to join NATO?

A. Spain

B. Finland

C. Turkey

D. Ukraine

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Which organization has been appointed as the nodal agency for the Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana, with plans to lend Rs 1,20,000 crore for the installation of rooftop solar panels?

A. REC

B. PFC

C. NTPC

D. NHPC

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Which small finance bank received Competition Commission of India (CCI) approval for its merger with AU Small Finance Bank?

A. Equitas Small Finance Bank

B. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

C. Fincare Small Finance Bank

D. Jana Small Finance Bank

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Which Indian state received the highest special assistance under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for capital expenditure/investment in the last four years?

A. Maharashtra

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu

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What is the primary objective of the 'Heal in India, Heal by India' initiative launched on January 9, 2024?

A. Promoting tourism

B. Extending medical facilities globally

C. Enhancing educational infrastructure

D. Strengthening diplomatic ties

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In which Indian state was the first-ever confirmed sighting of the rare Tibetan Brown Bear recorded?

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Sikkim

C. Uttarakhand

D. Himachal Pradesh

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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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Which state/union territory did the government approve the formation of a draft committee for the establishment of a Madrasa board?

A. Ladakh

B. Himachal Pradesh

C. Punjab

D. Jammu and Kashmir

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Which organization signed a deal with the Indian government for the acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard?

A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

C. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

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Which country recently launched the world's first Malaria vaccine program for children?

A. Ghana

B. Nigeria

C. Cameroon

D. Kenya

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Where did the Prime Minister inaugurate Boeing's global engineering and technology centre campus?

A. Mumbai

B. Chennai

C. Kochi

D. Bengaluru

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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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Which bank recently introduced the UPI-enabled 'Samman RuPay Credit Card' exclusively for government sector employees?

A. HDFC Bank

B. Federal Bank

C. IndusInd Bank

D. Axis Bank

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Which team clinched victory in the inaugural FIH Hockey 5s Womens World Cup, securing the title with a 7-2 win against India in the final?

A. Norway

B. Netherlands

C. Australia

D. Argentina

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In which Indian state is the pit head green field Thermal Power Project, awarded to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) by NLC India Ltd, located?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Kerala

C. Puducherry

D. Odisha

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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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Which country recently acquired a significant number of domestically developed reconnaissance and combat drones, showcasing advancements in unmanned aerial vehicle technology?

A. Russia

B. China

C. United States

D. Iran

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Which bank recently raised Rs 5,000 crore through the issuance of 10-year infrastructure bonds?

A. State Bank of India

B. ICICI Bank

C. Punjab National Bank

D. Bank of Baroda

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On which date is Indian Army Day celebrated every year?

A. January 14

B. January 15

C. February 1

D. March 10

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Which exchange retained its position as the world's largest exchange in 2023, particularly in the global derivative exchange?

A. Bombay Stock Exchange

B. National Stock Exchange

C. New York Stock Exchange

D. London Stock Exchange

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Which group is the primary target beneficiary of the Assam government's Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA)?

A. Urban women

B. Tribal Communities

C. Rural women

D. Senior Citizens

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In December 2023, which Indian state's Chief Minister took the initiative to establish an autonomous board focused on bringing transparency to the recruitment process in Public Sector Units (PSUs)?

A. Maharashtra

B. Kerala

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Karnataka

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Who authored the report titled The Indian Economy: A Review assessing India's economic trajectory over a decade?

A. Krishnamurthy Subramanian

B. Mr. Satyendra Kishore

C. V Anantha Nageswaran

D. Sh. S. Ramakrishnan

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What is the name of the first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone recently acquired by the Indian Navy?

A. SkyGuardian

B. Drishti 10 Starliner

C. Falcon Eye

D. Aero Hawk

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Which country is set to become a NATO member as its membership bid is approved by Turkey's parliament?

A. Finland

B. Denmark

C. Norway

D. Sweden