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Which Indian state has embraced drone technology for applications such as land mapping, crime control, and agriculture enhancement?

A. Haryana

B. Punjab

C. Rajasthan

D. Uttar Pradesh

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A. Haryana


The Haryana government, through the Drone Imaging and Information Systems of Haryana (DRIISHYA), is utilizing drones for various purposes, including land mapping, crime control, and agriculture improvement. DRIISHYA, in collaboration with DCP Traffic, Gurugram, is poised to introduce drone-based land surveys.

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Who has received approval from SEBI to be appointed as the Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)?

A. Sundararaman Ramamurthy

B. Ramesh Kapoor

C. Pramod Agrawal

D. Sanjeev Mehta

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The Ministry of Rural Development has collaborated with which venture to expand the reach of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) associated with DAY-NRLM?

A. Amazon

B. JioMart

C. Flipkart

D. BigBasket

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Who has been named as the sixth recipient of the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for her book Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems?

A. Jeet Thayil

B. Sukrita Paul Kumar

C. Vivek Shanbhag

D. Tishani Ghosh

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In 2023, which Indian state secured Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 50,530 crore from 300 companies?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Bihar

D. Karnataka

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The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of The Sarakka Central Tribal University with a budget of Rs 889 crore. In which Indian state will this university be established?

A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Karnataka

D. Telangana

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What percentage of 2,000 banknotes has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) successfully withdrawn from circulation as of May 19, 2023?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

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On which date is International Cheetah Day observed annually?

A. December 5

B. December 3

C. December 6

D. December 4

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Which scheme, launched to support urban street vendors, has emerged as a crucial initiative by disbursing micro-credit loans to beneficiaries?

A. PM SVANidhi

B. PM Mudra Yojana

C. PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

D. PM Matru Vandana Yojana

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Which financial institution partnered with Water.org to offer water, sanitation, and hygiene loans in India?

A. State Bank of India

B. HDFC Bank

C. Axis Bank

D. Ujjivan SFB

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Which Indian financial institution has been honoured with the title Bank of the Year (India) 2023 by The Banker, a renowned publication under the Financial Times umbrella?

A. IndusInd Bank

B. ICICI Bank

C. Federal Bank

D. HDFC Bank

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S&P Global's 2022 Insurance Report, which Indian company secured the fourth position globally in terms of life and accident & health reserves?

A. Allianz SE

B. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

C. LIC

D. Nippon Life Insurance

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Which country recently announced its departure from OPEC?

A. Angola

B. Ecuador

C. Algeria

D. Nigeria

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Who received the Global Icon Award at the G20 Initiative Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka?

A. Rajesh Kumar Verma

B. Srinivas Naik Dharavath

C. Ananya Sharma

D. Sanjay Patel

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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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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 recently appointed as a part-time member of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)?

A. Rahul Singh

B. Pankaj Sharma

C. Anne George Mathew

D. Parama Sen

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Which ministry unveiled the 'Paat-Mitro' mobile application for jute farmers, providing information on Minimum Support Prices (MSP) and agronomy?

A. The Jute Corporation of India

B. The Ministry of Agriculture

C. The Textiles Ministry

D. The Indian Farmers Association

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Which organization collaborated with the Government of India in signing a $250 million policy-based loan for Industrial Corridor Development?

A. World Bank

B. Asian Development Bank

C. International Monetary Fund

D. New Development Bank

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Which multinational automotive company recently emphasized India's strategic role in its global operations and outlined plans for the country as part of its Dare Forward 2030 strategy?

A. Volkswagen Group

B. Stellantis

C. General Motors

D. Toyota

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When is Nagaland celebrating its 61st Statehood Day?

A. December 1, 2023

B. November 30, 2023

C. December 2, 2023

D. November 29, 2023

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Since which year has World AIDS Day been observed annually on December 1?

A. 1995

B. 1988

C. 2000

D. 2011

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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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On which date is Vijay Diwas observed every year, commemorating India's triumph in the 1971 war against Pakistan?

A. December 18

B. November 14

C. December 16

D. January 26

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Which messaging platform has Para-military forces adopted for secure official communication, document sharing, and prioritizing data security?

A. Line App

B. Signal App

C. WeChat App

D. Sandes App

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Which country's president has been invited as the chief guest for India's upcoming Republic Day celebrations?

A. France

B. United States

C. Germany

D. Russia

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Who has been honoured with the Royal Society of Chemistrys Nyholm Prize for Education for outstanding contributions to chemistry education?

A. Dr. Rahul Sharma

B. Prof. Anita Rao

C. Dr. Mahesh Patel

D. Prof. Savita Ladage

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In 2023, which country surpassed Afghanistan as the world's leading opium source?

A. Laos

B. Myanmar

C. Colombia

D. Mexico

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Which bank launched the Nari Shakti Savings Account specifically for women?

A. State Bank of India

B. HDFC Bank

C. Bank of India

D. Axis Bank

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In which Indian state has the government entrusted NEEPCO with five hydropower projects in the Siang Basin, leading to a partnership with RITES for logistical infrastructure?

A. Manipur

B. Meghalaya

C. Arunachal Pradesh

D. Nagaland

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In which Indian state did the discovery of 27 bonnet macaque monkey carcasses, highlighting the human-monkey conflict, take place?

A. Maharashtra

B. Kerala

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Karnataka