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Which Indian institute has developed a new approach to destroy cancer cells using hybrid nanoparticles?

A. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

B. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD)

C. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

D. National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR)

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A. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)


The scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a new approach to destroy cancer cells using hybrid nanoparticles made of gold and copper sulphide. These nanoparticles can kill cancer cells using heat, and they can also be used to detect cancer cells using sound waves. This is a significant breakthrough in cancer research, and it offers a new potential treatment option for cancer patients.

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Which country will take over the G20 Presidency from India?

A. China

B. Brazil

C. Indonesia

D. South Africa

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Who are the two flag-bearers for India at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Games?

A. Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain

B. Mary Kom, Neeraj Chopra

C. PV Sindhu, Bajrang Punia

D. Harmanpreet Singh, Neeraj Chopra

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Which company has partnered with India Post to strengthen the e-commerce export ecosystem in India and offer an e-commerce enablement platform to India Post sellers?

A. FedEx

B. DHL

C. Shiprocket

D. Blue Dart

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What is the percentage decline in India's solar imports from China in the first half of 2023, according to a report by global energy think tank Ember?

A. 50 percent

B. 76 percent

C. 80 percent

D. 90 percent

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Who has been nominated as the new President of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune?

A. Amitabh Bachchan

B. Shah Rukh Khan

C. Aamir Khan

D. R Madhavan

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Which currency has emerged as the best-performing currency of the September quarter in 2023?

A. US Dollar

B. Euro

C. Japanese Yen

D. Afghani

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How many MoUs did India and Bangladesh sign after the bilateral meeting?

A. 2

B. 5

C. 3

D. 4

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Who manufactured the first C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft that was introduced into the IAF's inventory?

A. Boeing

B. Airbus

C. Lockheed Martin

D. Dassault Aviation

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Which of the following states has announced a scheme to give 50,000 to the daughters of industrial workers pursuing higher education to purchase electric two-wheelers?

A. Haryana

B. Punjab

C. Rajasthan

D. Delhi

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Who inaugurated Mission Intensified IndraDhanush 5.0, a healthcare initiative aimed at providing vaccination against 12 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD) in Punjab?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Bhagwant Mann

C. Balbir Singh

D. Banwarilal Purohit

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What is the only Indian company on TIME magazine's 2023 list of the world's best companies?

A. Infosys

B. Tata Consultancy Services

C. Wipro

D. HCL Technologies

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In the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023, what rating was given to Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das?

A. A+

B. A

C. B+

D. B

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When is World Maritime Day celebrated each year?

A. last Thursday of every September

B. first Monday of September

C. last Friday of every September

D. first Thursday of September

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Where was India's first lighthouse festival held?

A. Goa

B. Kerala

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Maharashtra

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Which organization has officially approved the indigenous Dhruvastra Missile?

A. Indian Army

B. Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)

C. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

D. Indian Air Force

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On what date is the International Day of Peace observed?

A. 20 September

B. 21 September

C. 22 September

D. 23 September

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What is the record-high bank credit outstanding to real estate in India in July 2023?

A. Rs 32 trillion

B. Rs 22 trillion

C. Rs 35 trillion

D. Rs 28 trillion

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Which organization has entered into a MoU with Punjab National Bank to co-finance loans amounting to 55,000 crore in power and infrastructure projects over the next three years?

A. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency

B. Power Finance Corporation

C. NTPC

D. REC Ltd.

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What did the NASA capsule that landed in the Utah desert carry to Earth?

A. Moon rock samples

B. Largest asteroid sample

C. Mars soil samples

D. Space station equipment

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Which company has received permission from the US FDA to begin human trials of its brain chip implant?

A. OpenAI

B. Neuralink

C. DeepMind

D. Colossal Biosciences

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Razorpay has announced a strategic partnership with which global communication platform to provide a fast and secure online checkout experience?

A. WhatsApp

B. Telegram

C. Signal

D. Truecaller

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When is World Rabies Day celebrated?

A. September 25

B. September 26

C. September 27

D. September 28

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Who was elected as the Prime Minister of Vanuatu on September 4, 2023, defeating the incumbent prime minister?

A. Sato Kilman

B. Ishmael Kalsakau

C. Daniel Langois

D. Maria Tariq

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Which international organization has agreed to fund Odisha to increase social protection?

A. World Bank

B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

C. Asian Development Bank (ADB)

D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Which organization is launching its own credit ratings agency to address perceived bias by major agencies?

A. African Union

B. European Union

C. United Nations

D. World Bank

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Which state has approved the Mob Lynching Victim Compensation Scheme 2023?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Bihar

C. Rajasthan

D. Madhya Pradesh

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Which state will be home to India's 54th Tiger Reserve in 2023?

A. Goa

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Rajasthan

D. Uttar Pradesh

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On which date is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) observed annually?

A. September 9

B. September 10

C. September 11

D. September 12

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Which investment firm acquired 5 crore shares of IDFC First Bank in a block deal on September 11, 2023?

A. Goldman Sachs

B. GQG Partners

C. J.P. Morgan

D. Morgan Stanley

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Who took charge as the Additional Director General of Military Nursing Service (MNS) on 01 Sep 2023?

A. Maj Gen Ramesh Chand

B. Maj Gen Amita Rani

C. Maj Gen DPM Chhibber

D. Maj Gen Ignatius Delos Flora