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Which institute has developed the high-yielding black pepper variety?

A. IISR-Kozhikode

B. IIT Delhi

C. ICAR-Bengaluru

D. NIT Trichy

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A. IISR-Kozhikode


The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode has achieved a significant milestone by developing the high-yielding black pepper variety named 'IISR Chandra.' The institute's innovative approach to crossing distinct pepper varieties resulted in a potential game-changer for the agricultural sector.

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In the 2023 presidential election, which country elected Javier Milei as its president?

A. United States

B. Argentina

C. Brazil

D. Mexico

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The term Kavach often seen in the news refers to _______.

A. The indigenously developed train collision avoidance system

B. A new type of armour developed for the Indian Army

C. An anti-missile system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

D. The satellite was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

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In which Indian region were the first lithium deposits discovered with estimated reserves of 5.9 million tonnes?

A. Punjab

B. Jammu and Kashmir

C. Rajasthan

D. Himachal Pradesh

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Who was honoured with the inaugural 'Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award' by the Vaclav Havel Center?

A. Arundhati Roy

B. Jhumpa Lahiri

C. Salman Rushdie

D. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Which state emerged as the overall champion of the 2023 National Games?

A. Maharashtra

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Haryana

D. Punjab

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Who is the highest wicket-taker for India in ODI World Cup history?

A. Zaheer Khan

B. Javagal Srinath

C. Mohammed Shami

D. Kapil Dev

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Which country is poised to assume the role of the chairman of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO) in 2024?

A. Brazil

B. China

C. India

D. United States (US)

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For how many more years has Prime Minister Modi extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana?

A. 2 Years

B. 3 Years

C. 4 Years

D. 5 Years

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Where is the headquarters of the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation (ICAR-IISWC) located?

A. Gurugram

B. Dehradun

C. Hyderabad

D. Shimla

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Who laid the foundation stone for the National Skill Training Institute Plus (NSTI Plus) in Jatni, Odisha?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Naveen Patnaik

C. Dharmendra Pradhan

D. Prakash Javadekar

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How many C-295 transport aircraft are set to be acquired collectively by the Indian Coast Guard and Navy for maritime surveillance?

A. 15

B. 9

C. 12

D. 18

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How much loan has the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved for the modernization of water supply services in Kochi?

A. $120 million

B. $150 million

C. $170 million

D. $200 million

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Which state has the highest percentage of deaths in road accidents according to the report 'Road Accidents in India-2022'?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Karnataka

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Who won the gold medal in the 50m rifle 3P event at the 2023 Asian Shooting Championship?

A. Tian Jiaming

B. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar

C. Du Linshu

D. None of the above

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Which two Indian cities have been included in the prestigious Creative Cities Network of UNESCO recently?

A. Kozhikode and Gwalior

B. Varanasi and Jaipur

C. Indore and Mumbai

D. Chennai and Hyderabad

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Which region in Jammu and Kashmir has recently been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its saffron?

A. Gulmarg

B. Kishtwar

C. Pahalgam

D. Sonmarg

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On which date is World Fisheries Day observed annually?

A. November 19th

B. November 21st

C. November 25th

D. November 30th

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With whom did India sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding semiconductors to enhance the supply chain and align with global developments?

A. United States (US)

B. European Union (EU)

C. Japan

D. China

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Where was the 14th International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) under the Paris Principles organized?

A. Geneva, Switzerland

B. Paris, France

C. Copenhagen, Denmark

D. New York City, USA

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Which institute has developed the high-yielding black pepper variety?

A. IISR-Kozhikode

B. IIT Delhi

C. ICAR-Bengaluru

D. NIT Trichy

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On which date is National Press Day observed every year in India?

A. November 16

B. November 15

C. December 14

D. September 5

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Which organization has become the first to receive approval from India's space regulator, IN-SPACe, for launching commercial satellite broadband services in India?

A. Bharti Airtel

B. OneWeb India

C. Reliance Jio Infocomm

D. Starlink

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Which country has the largest Palestinian population outside the Arab world?

A. Argentina

B. Brazil

C. Chile

D. Venezuela

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Who is set to be the next CMD of Konkan Railway?

A. Rajesh Agarwal

B. Santosh Kumar Jha

C. Arvind Kumar

D. Sanjay Gupta

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When is the International Week of Science and Peace 2023 celebrated?

A. November 8 to 14

B. November 9 to 13

C. November 9 to 15

D. November 10 to 16

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Which country announced visa-free entry for Indian citizens from November 10, 2023, to May 10, 2024, to boost tourism?

A. India

B. Thailand

C. Taiwan

D. Sri Lanka

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Who won the IBSF World Billiards Championship 2023?

A. Sourav Kothari

B. Pankaj Advani

C. Geet Sethi

D. Aditya Mehta

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Which port in India recently handled over 16.1 million metric tons of cargo in October 2023?

A. Chennai Port

B. Mundra Port

C. Kolkata Port

D. Mumbai Port

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Where is the International Conference on Plant Health Management 2023 scheduled to take place?

A. Mumbai

B. Delhi

C. Hyderabad

D. Bangalore

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Where was the 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) conducted by the Indian Coast Guard?

A. Vadinar, Gujarat

B. Mumbai, Maharashtra

C. Chennai, Tamil Nadu

D. Kochi, Kerala