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Which iconic railway station has been allocated 1,813 crore for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Scheme?

A. Surat Station

B. Chennai Egmore Station

C. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus

D. Ernakulam Station

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C. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus


Prime Minister Modi is set to virtually launch the redevelopment of 508 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Scheme. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus, designated as a UNESCO world heritage site, has been allocated 1,813 crore for redevelopment under the scheme.

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Which of the following football club has Neymar Jr signed for?

A. Bayern Munich

B. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

C. Al-Hilal

D. Real Madrid

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When is International Dog Day observed?

A. August 24

B. August 26

C. August 22

D. August 23

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Which research institute launched the extraordinary variety of the national flower, an astonishing 108 petals Lotus?

A. CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute

B. Indian Agricultural Research Institute

C. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

D. All India Institute of Medical Sciences

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What is the deficit amount of India's banking system liquidity as of August 2023?

A. 236 billion rupees

B. 100 billion rupees

C. 500 billion rupees

D. 1 trillion rupees

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Where was the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC) developed?

A. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

B. European Space Agency (ESA)

C. ISROs Space Applications Centre (SAC)

D. Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA)

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During a recent diplomatic milestone, which country did Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit, making him the first Indian Prime Minister to set foot in that country in 40 years?

A. Italy

B. Turkey

C. Greece

D. Spain

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World Mosquito Day is celebrated on which of the following days every year?

A. August 19

B. August 20

C. August 21

D. August 18

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According to the Brand Finance Food and Drink Report 2023, which dairy brand has been ranked as the world's strongest?

A. Mengniu (China)

B. Fonterra (New Zealand)

C. Arla Foods (Denmark)

D. Amul (India)

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Which organization has partnered with the Government of Telangana to infuse the Ethics of AI into artificial intelligence systems?

A. IBM

B. Google

C. UNESCO

D. Microsoft

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What is the primary objective of the partnership between Axis Bank and Kiwi in offering lifetime free Axis Bank KWIK virtual credit cards through the Kiwi app?

A. To provide customers with traditional credit card rewards and benefits.

B. To promote cash payments and discourage digital transactions.

C. To offer virtual credit cards exclusively to Axis Bank customers.

D. To combine UPI's convenience with credit card rewards and benefits.

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What is the term used to describe the rare occurrence of a hurricane and an earthquake happening simultaneously in Southern California?

A. Earthquicane

B. Quakecane

C. Hurriquake

D. Cyclorumble

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What is the total amount sanctioned by NABARD to the Rajasthan government under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for the financial year 2023-24?

A. Rs 1,500.25 crore

B. Rs 1,800.27 crore

C. Rs 1,974.07 crore

D. Rs 2,200.50 crore

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The proposed bill for changes in the appointment process of Election Commissioners in India suggests the exclusion of which important figure from the selection committee?

A. Prime Minister

B. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

C. Cabinet Minister

D. Chief Justice of India

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What is the purpose of the newly introduced Ayush (AY) visa category by the Ministry of Home Affairs?

A. To attract foreign nationals for educational purposes in India.

B. To promote wellness and Yoga among Indian citizens.

C. To facilitate medical treatment under Ayush systems for foreign nationals.

D. To encourage Indian citizens to seek medical treatment abroad.

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Who launched the world's first 100% ethanol-fueled Toyota Innova HyCross car?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Rajnath Singh

C. Nitin Gadkari

D. Amit Shah

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How was the India 5G testbed developed and funded?

A. Solely by the Indian Railways

B. By a consortium of eight institutes funded by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

C. By a partnership between the Ministry of Railways and a private company

D. By a foreign technology company

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What is the theme of the B20 Summit India 2023?

A. Responsible, Accelerated, Innovative, Sustainable, Equitable (R.A.I.S.E) Businesses

B. Business Opportunities in India (B.O.I.N)

C. Bridging the Digital Divide

D. Global Economic Trends In Businesses (G.E.T.I.B)

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Which of the following States has banned the use and production of plastic water bottles below 1000 ml capacity?

A. Punjab

B. Assam

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Haryana

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What was the year-on-year (YoY) growth percentage of UPI transactions in July 2023?

A. 32%

B. 44%

C. 58%

D. 50%

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Which of the following countries are participating in the Malabar series of naval exercises?

A. India, China, Russia, and France

B. India, Japan, the United States, and Australia

C. India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Singapore

D. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar

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Where are the newly discovered mole species believed to have inhabited for three million years?

A. Western Europe

B. The mountains of eastern Turkey

C. The rainforests of South America

D. The deserts of Africa

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Where is the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage (IICBCH) situated?

A. New Delhi, India

B. Varanasi, India

C. Lumbini, Nepal

D. Bangkok, Thailand

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What is the name of the collaborative project between One District One Product and Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission?

A. ODOP Initiative

B. DAY-NRLM Wall

C. Innovative District Program

D. ODOP Wall

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With which country did the Indian government sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of Medical Product Regulation?

A. China

B. Nepal

C. Suriname

D. Sri Lanka

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Which Indian javelin thrower managed to breach the Paris 2024 Olympic entry with his 88.77m throw in the World Athletics Championships 2023?

A. Shivpal Singh

B. Annu Rani

C. DP Manu

D. Neeraj Chopra

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What triggered the historic deluge in Beijing, resulting in record-breaking rainfall?

A. Remnants of Typhoon Doksuri

B. A sudden increase in humidity levels

C. Excessive deforestation in the surrounding areas

D. A high-pressure system over the city

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Where will the Asia Cup 2023 be held?

A. Pakistan

B. Pakistan and Sri Lanka

C. India and Sri Lanka

D. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

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What is the amount of total worth of the capital acquisition proposals for which Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was granted at the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting?

A. Approximately Rs 30,800 crores

B. Approximately Rs 15,000 crores

C. Approximately Rs 10,000 crores

D. Approximately Rs 7,800 crores

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Which company is partnering with ACME Group to set up India's largest green hydrogen project in Odisha?

A. NTPC

B. GAIL

C. Indian Oil Corporation

D. Tata Steel

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Which institute developed the indigenous 5G solution and testbed in collaboration with IIT-Madras and others?

A. IIT Madras

B. IIT Kanpur

C. IIT Bombay

D. Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER)