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Which Indian firm achieved the first ISO 27001:2022 certification?

A. Haldia Petrochemicals

B. Indian Oil Corporation

C. Reliance Industries Limited

D. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

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A. Haldia Petrochemicals


Haldia Petrochemicals (HPL) has become India's first ISO 27001:2022 certified firm, demonstrating its commitment to a secure digital environment. The certification highlights HPL's prowess in safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring data integrity as part of its digital transformation efforts.

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Which financial institution signed an MoU with DAY-NRLM for the 'Svyam Siddha' financial product, facilitating enterprise financing for self-help group (SHG) women in rural India?

A. HDFC Bank

B. ICICI Bank

C. Federal Bank

D. SBI

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When is National Startup Day 2024 celebrated?

A. January 11

B. January 10

C. January 20

D. January 16

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Which country chartered the MV Vasiliy Golovnin for the 43rd Scientific Expedition to Antarctica?

A. Brazil

B. Russia

C. India

D. South Africa

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Which company has received approval from the Odisha government for its Rs 40,000 Crore electric vehicle (EV) venture?

A. Tata Group

B. Mahindra Electric

C. Bajaj Auto

D. JSW Group

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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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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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When is National Geographic Day celebrated?

A. January 27

B. February 12

C. March 5

D. April 8

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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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Who has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

A. Amitabh Kant

B. Vikas Sheel

C. Anuj Singh

D. Narinder Batra

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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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In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which government has launched the initiative of establishing green rooms in Ukraine for effective communication between law enforcement officers and child survivors or witnesses of crime?

A. Sweden

B. Denmark

C. Norway

D. Finland

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In which location did Union Fisheries Minister Parshottam Rupala launch an artificial reef project to boost the fish population and promote sustainable fishing?

A. Veraval, Gujarat

B. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

C. Puri, Odisha

D. Vizhinjam, Kerala

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When is International Customs Day observed?

A. January 26

B. February 15

C. March 10

D. January 28

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Who recently became the oldest player to claim the No. 1 spot in the men's doubles rankings at the age of 43?

A. Rohan Bopanna

B. Leander Paes

C. Mahesh Bhupathi

D. Sania Mirza

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Who has recently been appointed as Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition) in the Defence Ministry?

A. Rajiv Gauba

B. Amitabh Kant

C. Samir Kumar Sinha

D. Arvind Subramanian

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Which species, assessed for the first time on the IUCN Red List on January 15, 2024, is categorized as Vulnerable due to an estimated population of 2,275-3,792 mature adults facing ongoing decline?

A. Snow Leopard

B. Himalayan Wolf

C. Red Panda

D. Bengal Tiger

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In which country is the location of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project?

A. USA

B. Japan

C. China

D. India

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Which Indian state has launched the Nation's first-ever Report and Meeting Management Portal?

A. Karnataka

B. Maharashtra

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Himachal Pradesh

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Which Indian states are associated with the traditional folk performance, Gangireddu Melam, performed during the Sankranti harvest festival?

A. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

B. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

C. Maharashtra and Punjab

D. Tamil Nadu and Kerala

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Who also known as 'Polar Preet,' claimed the fastest solo ski across Antarctica?

A. Harpreet Chandi

B. Premlata Agrawal

C. Arunima Sinha

D. Olga Koroleva

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Which country has collaborated with major UPI apps for real-time remittances, allowing Indians to receive funds directly into their bank accounts through the UPI-PayNow linkage?

A. United States

B. United Kingdom

C. Singapore

D. Australia

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Where was the first office space at the World Trade Centre inaugurated, with Union Minister Amit Shah leading the inauguration?

A. New Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Bengaluru

D. Hyderabad

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On which date is the World Day of War Orphans observed?

A. January 3

B. January 4

C. January 5

D. January 6

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Which international organization introduced medicine codes for Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems as part of the ICD-11 Module 2?

A. UNESCO

B. WHO

C. UNICEF

D. CDC

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Who won the individual gold medal in the men's 25m centre fire pistol event at the 2024 Asian Shooting Championship in Jakarta?

A. Muad Al Balushi

B. Anang Yulianto

C. Pankaj Yadav

D. Yogesh Singh

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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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Under the new traffic law for hit-and-run cases, what is the increased maximum jail term for drivers who flee and fail to report a fatal accident?

A. 10 years

B. 5 years

C. 7 years

D. 3 years

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What is the name of the recently introduced silicon-proven Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip by the Digital University Kerala?

A. Silicon Edge

B. Kerala AI Pro

C. Kairali AI Chip

D. TechSmart AI

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What significant milestone have researchers from IIT Madras and Mandi achieved in the field of biotechnology?

A. Genetic Modification of Animals

B. Development of New Fertilizers

C. Enhanced Crop Yield Techniques

D. Production of the anti-cancer drug

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Who has recently assumed the role of the Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?

A. Indra Mani Pandey

B. Tenzin Lekphell

C. M Shahidul Islam

D. Sumith Nakandala