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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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A. ECOWAS


The military regimes of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger made a surprising announcement of their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), citing the bloc as a threat. Despite being founding members in 1975, strained relations emerged due to recent coups, leading to their suspension and heavy sanctions for the overthrow of civilian governments.

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Which organization received the esteemed Plaque under the 'Financial Services Sector (Other than Banking and Insurance)' category at the ICAI Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting?

A. PFC Limited

B. REC Limited

C. NABARD

D. SIDBI

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How many languages did Suchetha Satish sing in, setting a world record during a single concert?

A. 110 languages

B. 140 languages

C. 100 languages

D. 125 languages

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Which country concluded a groundbreaking free-trade agreement with India after 16 years of negotiations?

A. Germany

B. Switzerland

C. France

D. Japan

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In which Indian state will Wings India 2024, the country's most significant civil aviation event, be held?

A. Maharashtra

B. Delhi

C. Telangana

D. Karnataka

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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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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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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 government department is responsible for launching the PRERANA program?

A. Ministry of Education

B. Ministry of Finance

C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

D. Ministry of Women and Child Development

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Which country has become the third-largest for Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs) in India, surpassing Mauritius?

A. Luxembourg

B. Singapore

C. United States

D. United Kingdom

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On which date is World Typing Day observed to encourage people to express themselves via written communication?

A. January 8

B. March 15

C. October 5

D. December 20

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Which country is set to conduct the joint military exercise Sada Tanseeq with India?

A. United States

B. Saudi Arabia

C. Oman

D. Iran

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Who won the individual gold medal in the men's 25m centre fire pistol event at the 2024 Asian Shooting Championship in Jakarta?

A. Muad Al Balushi

B. Anang Yulianto

C. Pankaj Yadav

D. Yogesh Singh

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Which Indian state government introduced the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan (MMUA) scheme for empowering rural women entrepreneurs?

A. Gujarat

B. Assam

C. Rajasthan

D. Maharashtra

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Who recently achieved the historic milestone of becoming the first bowler to take 150 wickets in T20 Internationals?

A. Trent Boult

B. Tim Southee

C. Mitchell Starc

D. Jasprit Bumrah

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Which state is launching the Gruha Jyothi Scheme in February 2024?

A. Telangana

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu

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On which date is International Mind-Body Wellness Day observed annually?

A. January 1

B. January 3

C. February 14

D. March 7

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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 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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Which Indian state is proposing to integrate its Chiranjeevi health insurance scheme with Ayushman Bharat?

A. Gujarat

B. Maharashtra

C. Rajasthan

D. Karnataka

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Which international organization introduced medicine codes for Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems as part of the ICD-11 Module 2?

A. UNESCO

B. WHO

C. UNICEF

D. CDC

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Which cities shared the cleanest city title at the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023?

A. Surat and Delhi

B. Indore and Surat

C. Kolkata and Chennai

D. Bangalore and Indore

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What percentage of financial assistance is provided for the capital cost of solar rooftop projects under the National Rooftop Solar Scheme?

A. 40%

B. 30%

C. 50%

D. 20%

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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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When is Parakram Diwas observed?

A. January 23

B. January 31

C. January 1

D. February 15

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Who has been recently appointed as the new Managing Director of Nivea India?

A. Karan Singh

B. Neha Sharma

C. Geetika Mehta

D. Arjun Patel

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Who leads the Sixteenth Finance Commission, which was constituted on December 31, 2023?

A. Ajay Narayan Jha

B. Annie George Mathew

C. Arvind Panagariya

D. Soumya Kanti Ghosh

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Which bank has launched the Green Rupee Term Deposit (SGRTD) to gather funds for supporting environmentally friendly projects in India?

A. HDFC Bank

B. State Bank of India

C. ICICI Bank

D. RBL Bank

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On which date is Global Family Day celebrated annually?

A. December 31

B. February 14

C. March 21

D. January 1

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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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What has the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP), West Bengal, been internationally recognized for by the World Association for Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)?

A. Wolverine Conservation

B. Snow Leopards Conservation

C. Penguin Conservation

D. Snowy Owl Conservation