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Which Indian state received the highest special assistance under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for capital expenditure/investment in the last four years?

A. Maharashtra

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu

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B. Uttar Pradesh


Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top recipient among states, securing 22,857.9 crore (14% of the total release) out of the 1,67,518.6-crore special assistance (loan) allocated by the Centre under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for capital expenditure/investment in the last four years.

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INOX Air Products signed an MoU with which Indian state government for a $3 Billion Green Ammonia Plant?

A. Karnataka

B. Gujarat

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Maharashtra

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Which region has the highest life expectancy after the age of 60, with males exhibiting a life expectancy of 20.3 per cent and females of 23.0 per cent?

A. Jammu and Kashmir

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Himachal Pradesh

D. Assam

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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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In which country was a State of Emergency declared due to riots triggered by a pay dispute?

A. Papua New Guinea

B. Fiji

C. Solomon Islands

D. Vanuatu

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Which Indian state has initiated a caste-based census, becoming the second state after Bihar to undertake this exercise?

A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Karnataka

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What is the primary objective of the Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme?

A. Boosting India's exports

B. Supporting Domestic Industries

C. Enhancing Import Regulations

D. Promoting Foreign Investments

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In which Indian state does the traditional bull-taming festival Jallikattu take place?

A. Kerala

B. Karnataka

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Tamil Nadu

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Which Union Territory (UT) has become the first to implement the PM Vishwakarma Yojana?

A. LadakhDaman and Diu

B. Puducherry

C. Lakshadweep

D. Jammu and Kashmir

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In which category has Nisha Pahuja's film 'To Kill a Tiger' been nominated for the Oscars 2024?

A. Best Feature Film

B. Best International Film

C. Best Short Film

D. Best Documentary

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Where did the joint exercise 'Sahyog Kaijin' between the Indian and Japanese Coast Guards take place?

A. Mumbai

B. Kochi

C. Chennai

D. Vishakhapatnam

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Which Indian state is associated with the Lanjia Saura paintings and the Dongaria Kondh shawl, both of which recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

A. Maharashtra

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Odisha

D. Kerala

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What prompted the US and UK to execute airstrikes in Yemen, targeting Huthi rebels?

A. Cybersecurity threats

B. Economic sanctions

C. Nuclear proliferation

D. Red Sea shipping attacks

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What is the primary objective of Operation AMRITH launched by Kerala's Drug Control Department?

A. Curb the overuse of antibiotics

B. Improve sanitation and hygiene practices

C. Increase public awareness about healthcare scams

D. Enhance access to primary healthcare services

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Which bank recently achieved the milestone of issuing 20 million active credit cards in India?

A. ICICI Bank

B. State Bank of India

C. Axis Bank

D. HDFC Bank

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Where is the ICC Under 19 Mens Cricket World Cup 2024 scheduled to take place?

A. India

B. Australia

C. South Africa

D. England

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On which date was Thiruvalluvar Day celebrated in 2024?

A. January 14

B. January 15

C. January 16

D. January 17

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Which state government partnered with IndoSpace for a Rs 2000 crore investment in industrial real estate?

A. Karnataka

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Gujarat

D. Maharashtra

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Which country is connected to the Indian Navy through the inaugural 'Ex-Ayutthaya' naval exercise?

A. Cambodia

B. Indonesia

C. Thailand

D. Vietnam

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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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From 2026 onwards, which city will host the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix?

A. Barcelona

B. Valencia

C. Madrid

D. Seville

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Whose upcoming book, Four Stars to Destiny, provides undisclosed details of high-level decision-making during the 2020 China Border Crisis?

A. J.J.Singh

B. Surendra Nath

C. MM Naravane

D. Vijay Kumar Singh

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Which Indian Navy vessel arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 8, 2024, to strengthen bilateral ties and support the vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)?

A. INS Kabra

B. INS Vikrant

C. INS Chakra

D. INS Rajput

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What was the primary focus of the 10th phase of Sagar Parikrama?

A. Cultural exchange and coastal tourism

B. Welfare of fishing communities and coastal development

C. Environmental protection and marine conservation

D. Promoting scientific research and innovation in fisheries

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What type of device has Northwestern University in Illinois developed that harnesses soil microbes for energy?

A. Solar panels

B. Fuel cell

C. Wind turbine

D. Nuclear reactor

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At which institution was the Rs 400 crore Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant inaugurated, marking a significant stride in enhancing India's nuclear prowess?

A. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

B. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

C. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station

D. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

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Where did the 12th Divya Kala Mela 2023 take place, showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs and artisans?

A. Surat

B. Ahmedabad

C. Vadodara

D. Rajkot

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Where was 'Indus Food 2024' inaugurated by Union Minister Piyush Goyal?

A. Mumbai

B. Bengaluru

C. Ahmedabad

D. Noida

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What is the theme for the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit?

A. Future Collaborations

B. Global Investment Opportunities

C. Platform for Diplomats

D. Gateway to the Future

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Which exchange retained its position as the world's largest exchange in 2023, particularly in the global derivative exchange?

A. Bombay Stock Exchange

B. National Stock Exchange

C. New York Stock Exchange

D. London Stock Exchange

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Which country's startup, Betavolt, unveiled a nuclear battery claiming 50 years of maintenance-free power generation?

A. United States

B. Russia

C. China

D. Japan