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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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B. GQG Partners


GQG Partners, a US-based investment firm, acquired 5 crore shares of IDFC First Bank in a block deal on September 11, 2023.

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Where was the G77+China summit held in September 2023?

A. Cuba

B. China

C. India

D. Brazil

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Which Indian state government is launching the scheme Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan with the objective of granting Rs 2 lakh in financial aid to deserving young individuals?

A. Assam

B. Bihar

C. Kerala

D. Gujarat

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Which company has the Indian Navy collaborated with to enhance the travel experience for its personnel and their families?

A. Grab

B. Ola

C. Lyft

D. Uber

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Where was the 14th edition of the World Spice Congress (WSC) held?

A. Mumbai

B. Kolkatta

C. Navi Mumbai

D. Bengaluru

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What was India's GDP growth rate in the April-June quarter of 2023-24?

A. 6.1%

B. 7.8%

C. 8.6%

D. 9.1%

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Which month is designated as National Nutrition Month in India?

A. August

B. October

C. September

D. November

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When is Engineers' Day celebrated in India?

A. January 1st

B. September 15th

C. December 31st

D. September 14th

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Which company signed an MoU with DGR to provide employment opportunities for ex-servicemen?

A. Genpact India Private Limited

B. IBM

C. Adecco India Private Limited

D. Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited

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Which country settled its last outstanding trade dispute with India over poultry products at the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

A. China

B. US

C. Brazil

D. Russia

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Who was the first woman surgeon to join the elite Para Special Forces of the Indian Army?

A. Major Dr. Payal Chhabra

B. Major Dr Seema Rao

C. Captain Deeksha C Mudadevannanavar

D. None of the above

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On which date is International Equal Pay Day celebrated annually?

A. September 17th

B. September 19th

C. September 18th

D. September 20th

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What is Moody's revised GDP growth forecast for India in 2023?

A. 5.5%

B. 6.1%

C. 6.5%

D. 6.7%

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What additional GST has Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari proposed on diesel cars in a bid to discourage pollution-creating vehicles?

A. 5%

B. 10%

C. 15%

D. 20%

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Who has been invited to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2024?

A. U.S. President Joe Biden

B. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris

C. Chinese President Xi Jinping

D. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

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Who was elected as the Chairman of the Press Trust of India (PTI) Board in September 2023?

A. Aveek Sarkar

B. K.N. Shanth Kumar

C. Praveen Someshwar

D. Vijay Kumar Chopra

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On which date is the International Day of Democracy celebrated each year?

A. September 11th

B. September 13th

C. September 15th

D. September 17th

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Which state government has declared June 29 as Traders' Welfare Day?

A. Rajasthan

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Gujarat

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Which of the following is a cultural and educational hub founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and located in Bengals Birbhum district?

A. Santiniketan

B. Bolpur

C. Visva-Bharati University

D. None of the above

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Which company has signed an MoU with NTPC Limited to explore collaboration in the areas of renewable energy, green hydrogen, and its derivatives?

A. Genpact India Private Limited

B. Oil India Limited

C. Adecco India Private Limited

D. Reliance Industries Limited

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Who was awarded the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize in Mathematics?

A. Adam Harper

B. Ruixiang Zhang

C. Shai Evra

D. Will Sawin

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Who virtually launched India's Ayushman Bhav campaign for Universal Health Coverage, emphasizing accessibility and affordability?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Droupadi Murmu

C. Mansukh Mandaviya

D. Rajesh Bhushan

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Who has been reappointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Tata Steel for a further period of five years, effective September 19, 2023?

A. Ratan Tata

B. Cyrus Mistry

C. T V Narendran

D. N. Chandrasekaran

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Who was the British scientist known for leading the team that cloned Dolly the sheep in 1996 and passed away on September 10, 2023?

A. Richard Branson

B. Ian Wilmut

C. Francis Crick

D. David Attenborough

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Which organization has partnered with Nabard for data-driven agricultural innovation in India?

A. UNDP India

B. World Bank

C. International Monetary Fund

D. World Trade Organization

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What was the growth rate of India's core sector in August 2023?

A. 11.2%

B. 12.1%

C. 13.4%

D. 14.3%

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What is the issue price of the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme 2023-24 Series II?

A. Rs. 5,932 per gram

B. Rs. 5,916 per gram

C. Rs. 5,923 per gram

D. Rs. 5,931 per gram

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Who recently resigned from the board of Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd. citing reasons related to factionalism and unethical business conduct?

A. Dwijendra Kashyap

B. Chittilangatkalam Gopinathan

C. Jayakumar Yarasi

D. Sridhar Kalyanasundaram

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What is the total cost of the project to develop a sewage treatment plant (STP) and other infrastructure in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh under Hybrid Annuity PPP mode?

A. Rs. 396.47 crores

B. Rs. 247.69 crores

C. Rs. 369.74 crores

D. Rs. 447.57 crores

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What has been added as India's 42nd UNESCO World Heritage site, according to recent recognition?

A. Khajuraho Temples

B. Santiniketan

C. Hoysala Temples

D. Hampi

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What is the name of the coastal security drill conducted by the Indian Coast Guard along the west coast?

A. Operation Sea Vigil

B. Operation Sagar Kavach

C. Operation Sajag

D. Operation Safe Coast