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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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A. Scotland


Carter Dallas, the two-year-old who set the record as the youngest person to reach Mount Everest's base camp, hails from Scotland. Accompanied by his parents on an extraordinary journey, Carter's achievement at an altitude of 17,598 feet above sea level captured global attention.

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What is the primary objective of Operation AMRITH launched by Kerala's Drug Control Department?

A. Curb the overuse of antibiotics

B. Improve sanitation and hygiene practices

C. Increase public awareness about healthcare scams

D. Enhance access to primary healthcare services

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In which Indian state has the Atpadi Conservation Reserve been created as a haven for endangered canids and diverse wildlife?

A. Karnataka

B. Gujarat

C. Rajasthan

D. Maharashtra

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Which bank has launched the Green Rupee Term Deposit (SGRTD) to gather funds for supporting environmentally friendly projects in India?

A. HDFC Bank

B. State Bank of India

C. ICICI Bank

D. RBL Bank

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Which institution did the Prime Minister inaugurate the Diamond Jubilee celebration for and launch technology initiatives?

A. Supreme Court

B. Parliament

C. Delhi High Court

D. Law University

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Which company has announced plans to establish a semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat?

A. Qualcomm Incorporated

B. Silicon Innovations

C. Simmtech

D. NVIDIA Corporation

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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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How many countries jointly lead the world's most powerful passport ranking, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 194 destinations?

A. Four

B. Five

C. Six

D. Seven

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Who secured her first global table tennis title at WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas, USA?

A. Lily Zhang

B. Serena Williams

C. Simona Halep

D. Sreeja Akula

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Which Indian Institute of Technology successfully organized 'Yuva Sangam Phase 3' as part of the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative by the Ministry of Education?

A. IIT Bombay

B. IIT Guwahati

C. IIT Delhi

D. IIT Kharagpur

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Who has been appointed as the CEO of the Indian Olympic Association?

A. Suresh Kalmadi

B. Raghuram Iyer

C. Karthik Gupta

D. Bhalindra Singh

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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 Indian institute has partnered with Altair to inaugurate the eMobility Simulation Lab, becoming a hub for advanced research and training in the field of eMobility?

A. IIT Delhi

B. IIT Bombay

C. IIT Kanpur

D. IIT Madras

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Which Indian state is proposing to integrate its Chiranjeevi health insurance scheme with Ayushman Bharat?

A. Gujarat

B. Maharashtra

C. Rajasthan

D. Karnataka

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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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Which country declared the Snow Leopard as its National symbol, symbolizing dedication to conservation and ecological balance?

A. Kazakhstan

B. Uzbekistan

C. Tajikistan

D. Kyrgyzstan

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What is the theme of the ninth chapter of 'Capsule on Science, Technology and Applied Research' (CAPSTER) inaugurated by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan at the Military Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune?

A. Advancements in Cybersecurity

B. Aerospace Innovations

C. Nanotechnology in Defense

D. Artificial Intelligence Transforming Warfare

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Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Grid Corporation?

A. Ravindra Kumar Tyagi

B. Harini Patel

C. Anil Sharma

D. Rahul Singhania

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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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Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission by the Government of India?

A. Dr. Arvind Panagariya

B. Shri Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey

C. NK Singh

D. Dr. Rajiv Kumar

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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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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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Which city set a world record with the longest solar light line installation?

A. Ayodhya

B. Mathura

C. Varanasi

D. Haridwar

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Which Indian state leads in poverty reduction, with 5.94 crore people escaping multidimensional poverty according to the NITI Aayog report?

A. Maharashtra

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Bihar

D. Madhya Pradesh

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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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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 institute's scholar won the 'Best Product Design' award at the Vishwakarma Awards 2023?

A. IIT Bombay

B. IIT Delhi

C. IIT Kharagpur

D. IIT Guwahati

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What prompted the US and UK to execute airstrikes in Yemen, targeting Huthi rebels?

A. Cybersecurity threats

B. Economic sanctions

C. Nuclear proliferation

D. Red Sea shipping attacks

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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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What is SARVATRA in the context of the Indian Army's defence capabilities?

A. Special Operations Force

B. Tactical Reconnaissance System

C. Rapid Deployment Platform

D. Mobile Bridging System

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Which Indian state recently launched 200 electric buses, to achieve a 100% green public transportation system by 2025?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Assam

C. Maharashtra

D. New Delhi