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Which country recently received the approval of the second tranche of around $337 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)?

A. Bangladesh

B. Sri Lanka

C. Pakistan

D. Myanmar

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B. Sri Lanka


Sri Lanka secured approval from the IMF for the second tranche of $337 million under the Extended Fund Facility, providing significant financial support for the nation's economic recovery plan.

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Who has become the first woman medical officer to be deployed at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, marking a historic stride towards gender inclusivity in India's armed forces?

A. Captain Shiva Chouhan

B. Lieutenant Commander Prerna Deosthalee

C. Captain Sonia Narang

D. Captain Geetika Koul

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With which country did India sign crucial agreements for the construction of power-generating units at the Kudankulam nuclear plant?

A. United States of America

B. Russia

C. United Kingdom

D. France

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With which educational institution did the Department of Higher Education and the Ministry of Education, collaborate to initiate the SATHEE portal for self-assessment, tests, and help for entrance examinations?

A. IIT Bombay

B. IIT Delhi

C. IIT Kanpur

D. IIT Madras

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On which date is International Anti-Corruption Day celebrated worldwide in 2023?

A. December 5

B. December 7

C. December 8

D. December 9

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Who has been honoured with the 2023 REACH Game Changing Innovator award for a groundbreaking contribution to leprosy care?

A. Dr. Atul Shah

B. Dr. Rajiv Patel

C. Dr. Neha Singh

D. Dr. Anika Verma

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Who initiated the 'MY Bharat' Campaign and addressed the youth expressing confidence in India's progress?

A. Jaishankar

B. Piyush Goyal

C. Ravi Shankar Prasad

D. Anurag Singh Thakur

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On which date does the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Department celebrate its 40th Corps Day, marking 40 years of judicial excellence?

A. December 12

B. December 15

C. December 18

D. December 21

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What is the name of the train designed for migrant labour, emphasizing historical routes and offering improved facilities like mobile chargers and zero-discharge modular toilets?

A. Amrit Bharat

B. Vande Bharat Express

C. Bharat Shatabdi

D. Express Bharat

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Which Indian bank has announced plans to sell its entire 100% stake in its New Zealand subsidiary?

A. Bank of Baroda

B. Indian Bank

C. Punjab National Bank

D. Bank of India

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Which organization recently delivered INS Sandhayak, India's largest-ever survey vessel, to the Indian Navy, marking a significant milestone in the indigenous shipbuilding industry?

A. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd

B. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd

C. Hindustan Shipyard Ltd

D. Goa Shipyard Ltd

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Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), how much free treatment per annum per family do Ayushman cards offer?

A. Up to Rs 2 lakh

B. Up to Rs 5 lakh

C. Up to Rs 8 lakh

D. Up to Rs 10 lakh

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What is the focus of the strategic partnership between MediaTek and Nvidia?

A. Artificial Intelligence in Automotive Industry

B. Renewable Energy Solutions

C. Smartphone Manufacturing

D. Space Exploration Technologies

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Which football academy recently achieved AIFF's 'Elite 3-Star' rating, solidifying its position among India's top youth development academies?

A. Platinum Soccer Academy

B. Zinc Football Academy

C. Sapphire Sports School

D. Diamond Soccer Club

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Which word was chosen as the Oxford University Press Word of the Year, reflecting the linguistic choices of Generation Z?

A. Rizz

B. Swiftie

C. Situationship

D. Prompt

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At COP-28 in Dubai, what ranking did India achieve in the latest edition of the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)?

A. 5th

B. 6th

C. 7th

D. 8th

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Which Indian-origin writer shared Singapore's highest arts award, the Cultural Medallion, in 2023?

A. Suchen Christine Lim

B. Osman Abdul Hamid

C. Meira Chand

D. Rahimah Rahim

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Who hosted the 4th edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)?

A. Malaysia

B. India

C. Thailand

D. Indonesia

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Which Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power signed a 200 million Euro loan agreement with the German bank KfW for distribution sector reforms?

A. NTPC Limited

B. Power Grid Corporation of India

C. NHPC Limited

D. REC Limited

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What is the record-high percentage of women's labour force participation in the second quarter of FY24?

A. 15%

B. 24%

C. 30%

D. 18%

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Which bank has received authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to disburse pensions through e-Pension Payment Orders (e-PPOs) for retired Ministry of Railways employees?

A. State Bank of India

B. Bandhan Bank

C. RBL Bank

D. Federal Bank

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Which Indian state is the focus of the draft notification by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests, declaring an eco-sensitive zone around the Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary?

A. Uttarakhand

B. Rajasthan

C. Himachal Pradesh

D. Jharkhand

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What action did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) take regarding the Urban Co-operative Bank in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh?

A. Issued a warning

B. Imposed a fine

C. Revoked the license

D. Put it under surveillance

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Where was the tabletop exercise for ASEAN women officers conducted by the Indian Army?

A. Mumbai

B. New Delhi

C. Kolkata

D. Chennai

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Where was the SAANS Campaign 2023-24 for pneumonia prevention inaugurated?

A. Kohima

B. Agartala

C. Aizawl

D. Imphal

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By what percentage did India successfully reduce its GDP emission intensity between 2005 and 2019, achieving the target 11 years ahead of schedule?

A. 10%

B. 20%

C. 25%

D. 33%

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Whose death anniversary is observed on December 6th as Mahaparinirvan Diwas in India?

A. Mahatma Gandhi

B. Jawaharlal Nehru

C. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

D. Sarojini Naidu

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Who secured a decisive victory with 40 votes to become the new Chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) in the recent elections?

A. Anita Sheoran

B. Brij Bhushan

C. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

D. Sanjay Singh

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Who was honoured with the prestigious 'L�gion dHonneur' for significant contributions to space cooperation between France and India?

A. Thierry Mathou

B. K. Sivan

C. VR Lalithambika

D. Mylswamy Annadurai

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Which organization has signed a Rs 5,336.25 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence for the 10-year supply of Electronic Fuzes?

A. Bharat Electronics Limited

B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

C. Tata Advanced Systems

D. Defence Research and Development Organisation

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What percentage of 2,000 banknotes has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) successfully withdrawn from circulation as of May 19, 2023?

A. 97.26%

B. 98.26%

C. 99.02%

D. 96.79%