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Which country has recently secured the position of the First Vice Chair in the FAO COFI Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management?

A. India

B. China

C. Brazil

D. Australia

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A. India


India's election as the First Vice Chair of the FAO COFI Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management after 57 years is a significant achievement, underlining its active engagement in international fisheries management. With over 28 million inland and marine fishers, India holds a prominent position in the global fishing community.

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How often does the proposed rollover plan allow each State and Union Territory to present their tableaux in the Republic Day parade?

A. Once a Year

B. Once in Two Years

C. Once in Three Years

D. Once in Four Years

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In a recent diplomatic move, which country signed a historic security agreement with Ukraine, emphasizing its vital role in Ukraine's safety and cementing a strong alliance?

A. United Kingdom

B. United States

C. Germany

D. France

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How many languages did Suchetha Satish sing in, setting a world record during a single concert?

A. 110 languages

B. 140 languages

C. 100 languages

D. 125 languages

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Which country concluded a groundbreaking free-trade agreement with India after 16 years of negotiations?

A. Germany

B. Switzerland

C. France

D. Japan

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Which country is the home country of the two-year-old Carter Dallas, who set the record as the youngest person to reach Mount Everest's base camp?

A. Scotland

B. Denmark

C. Nepal

D. England

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Which countries are participating in the 2nd edition of Exercise CYCLONE?

A. India and Egypt

B. India and USA

C. Egypt and Iran

D. India and Iran

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When is National Voters Day celebrated in India?

A. January 25

B. February 14

C. March 5

D. January 10

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Which state secured Geographical Indication (GI) tags for products like Honey, Rice, and Tangail Sarees in the National GI Drive Mission?

A. Odisha

B. West Bengal

C. Assam

D. Kerala

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What was the primary focus of the 10th phase of Sagar Parikrama?

A. Cultural exchange and coastal tourism

B. Welfare of fishing communities and coastal development

C. Environmental protection and marine conservation

D. Promoting scientific research and innovation in fisheries

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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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Where is the inauguration ceremony of the 'Samavesha' project by I-STEM scheduled to take place?

A. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

B. Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru

C. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

D. Office of Principal Scientific Advisor

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Which state has been leading in ICJS entry rates for the third consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to technology in justice administration?

A. Maharashtra

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu

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In an innovative method devised by scientists at Stanford University, what material is utilized to create a highly absorbent alternative to cotton, wood pulp, and chemical absorbents in sanitary napkins?

A. Bamboo fibers

B. Hemp leaves

C. Jute fibers

D. Sisal leaves

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In which state did Vivek Bharadwaj inaugurate the national workshop on panchayat devolution?

A. Maharashtra

B. Kerala

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Goa

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In which city did Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Health Minister, lay the foundation stone for the AIISH Satellite Centre?

A. Kanpur

B. Delhi

C. Mumbai

D. Hyderabad

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In the global ranking of stock markets by market capitalization, where does India stand currently?

A. 1st

B. 2nd

C. 4th

D. 6th

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In which city did the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (ABCP) convene its 12th General Assembly?

A. Bangkok

B. Colombo

C. New Delhi

D. Kathmandu

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Which country is set to become the world's largest producer of lentils during the 2023-24 crop years?

A. Australia

B. Russia

C. Cannada

D. India

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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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Who has been appointed as Indias ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva?

A. Rajesh Kumar Singh

B. Senthil Pandian C

C. Anjali Sharma

D. Prakash Verma

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On which date is National Youth Day observed in India every year?

A. January 15

B. March 8

C. April 20

D. January 12

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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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Which country received 40,000 litres of Malathion from India to combat locusts?

A. Afghanistan

B. Iran

C. Pakistan

D. Nepal

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Who has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a tenure of three years?

A. Amar Lal Daultani

B. G Ram Mohan Rao

C. M S Raghavan

D. Shikha Sharma

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Where did the International Camel Festival recently kick-off, showcasing a celebration of folk culture with traditional songs, dances, and decorated camels?

A. Jaipur, Uttar Pradesh

B. Ahmedabad, Gujarat

C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

D. Bikaner, Rajasthan

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In which Indian state has the 'Sadak Surakhya Force' (SSF) been launched to enhance road safety, covering a 5,500 km stretch of national and state highways?

A. Haryana

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Rajasthan

D. Punjab

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Which bank recently concluded a successful issuance of $1 billion through a Syndicated Social Loan for the domestic ESG financing market?

A. ICICI Bank

B. HDFC Bank

C. Axis Bank

D. State Bank of India

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In which Indian state is the government planning to install solar rooftops on 25,000 households in Varanasi within two months, offering substantial subsidies?

A. Bihar

B. Maharashtra

C. Gujarat

D. Uttar Pradesh

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Which bank has introduced the SmartFin digital Supply Chain Finance platform in collaboration with Veefin Solutions?

A. Canara Bank

B. Yes Bank

C. Federal Bank

D. IndusInd Bank

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Which country has taken a digital leap by introducing fully digital Schengen visas for the 2024 Olympics?

A. Germany

B. France

C. Italy

D. Spain