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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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B. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh


Gangireddu Melam, a traditional folk performance, is associated with the Sankranti harvest festival in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The performance features bulls adorned with colourful flowers and garments, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.

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Where did the International Camel Festival recently kick-off, showcasing a celebration of folk culture with traditional songs, dances, and decorated camels?

A. Jaipur, Uttar Pradesh

B. Ahmedabad, Gujarat

C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

D. Bikaner, Rajasthan

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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 force did Sanwala Ram Vishnoi and Shishupal Singh, honoured with the Presidents Medal for Gallantry, belong to?

A. Paramilitary

B. Navy

C. BSF

D. Air Force

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In which Union Territory did the inaugural multi-sports beach games, featuring over 1,200 players from 20 Indian states and union territories, take place starting January 4?

A. Goa

B. Diu

C. Puducherry

D. Lakshadweep

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Who is credited with the discovery and development of India's first oral contraceptive pill 'Saheli'?

A. Dr Rajesh Misra

B. Dr Krishnaswamy

C. Dr Nitya Anand

D. Dr Sanjay Reddy

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In which Indian state was the rare golden tiger recently spotted?

A. Karnataka

B. Maharashtra

C. Assam

D. Kerala

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Which city in Chhattisgarh unveiled a Green Corridor system for organ transplants, promising efficient and timely transportation in collaboration with the Government of India and Bangalore?

A. Bilaspur

B. Durg

C. Bhilai

D. Raipur

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In which Indian state did the traditional buffalo fights, known as Moh-Juj, make a comeback after a hiatus of nine years, during the Magh Bihu festival in mid-January 2024?

A. Karnataka

B. Punjab

C. Odisha

D. Assam

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With which country's gas company has GAIL, the Indian gas firm, secured a 10-year LNG deal?

A. Qatar

B. Saudi Arabia

C. Oman

D. UAE

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Which foreign military contingent participated in the Republic Day Parade 2024?

A. Germany

B. United Kingdom

C. United States of America

D. French

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Who is set to be posthumously awarded the 'Bharat Ratna'?

A. Kalyan Singh

B. Mulayam Singh Yadav

C. Hemananda Biswal

D. Karpoori Thakur

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In which Indian state was the new Atpadi Conservation Reserve declared?

A. Karnataka

B. Gujarat

C. Maharashtra

D. Madhya Pradesh

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Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PhonePe's international payments business?

A. Ritesh Pai

B. Vikram Sharma

C. Rahul Chari

D. Bhavish Aggarwal

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Which country launched the Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality at the World Economic Forum?

A. India

B. France

C. United States

D. Brazil

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Where was India's Largest Electrolyser End Fuel Cell-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project inaugurated by THDC India Limited on the 75th Republic Day?

A. Varanasi

B. Rishikesh

C. Bhubaneswar

D. Haridwar

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At which country's World Heritage Sites are the solar power stations being inaugurated?

A. Argentina

B. Brazil

C. China

D. Egypt

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Which Indian state launched the 'Paying Guest' scheme to boost tourism experiences?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Karnataka

D. Rajasthan

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Where is Pixxel's state-of-the-art spacecraft manufacturing facility, MegaPixxel, located?

A. Mumbai

B. Delhi

C. Bengaluru

D. Hyderabad

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On which date is World Braille Day annually observed?

A. January 3

B. January 4

C. February 2

D. March 1

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Who has become the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) in Maharashtra?

A. Rashmi Shukla

B. Subhashini Sankaran

C. Sangeeta Kalia

D. Meera Borwankar

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In the MSCI EM Index, what is India's current rank after surpassing Taiwan?

A. First rank

B. Third rank

C. Second rank

D. Fourth rank

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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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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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Which regional organization did the military regimes of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdraw from, citing it as a threat and leading to strained relations?

A. ECOWAS

B. SADC

C. ASEAN

D. NAFTA

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Which ministry is responsible for the Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) scheme?

A. Ministry of MSME

B. Ministry of Environment

C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

D. Ministry of Finance

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In which Indian state has the 'Sadak Surakhya Force' (SSF) been launched to enhance road safety, covering a 5,500 km stretch of national and state highways?

A. Haryana

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Rajasthan

D. Punjab

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Which country's Parliament recently approved the 'Online Safety Bill,' facing opposition criticism over concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of speech?

A. India

B. Bangladesh

C. Nepal

D. Sri Lanka

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Under the Sadbhavana scheme, which village in the Poonch district has been adopted by the Army as a model village?

A. Balakote

B. Pir Panjal

C. Datote

D. Topa Pir

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Which organization has financed 80% of the total project cost of Atal Setu, the longest bridge in India?

A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

B. International Finance Corporation (IFC)

C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

D. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

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Who officially assumed the role of Vice Chief of Naval Staff on January 4, 2024?

A. Admiral Karambir Singh

B. Dinesh K Tripathi

C. Sunil Lanba

D. R. Hari Kumar