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Which South Asian nation recently became the first to register a case of same-sex marriage?

A. Nepal

B. India

C. Bangladesh

D. Sri Lanka

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A. Nepal


Nepal made history by formally registering the first same-sex marriage in Dordi Rural Municipality, Lamjung district, affirming the rights of the LGBTQ+ community as explicitly stated in its 2015 Constitution.

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Who hosted the 4th edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)?

A. Malaysia

B. India

C. Thailand

D. Indonesia

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On which date is National Pollution Control Day 2023 observed?

A. December 1

B. December 3

C. December 2

D. December 4

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What is the purpose of Amplifi 2.0, launched by India's Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?

A. To promote cultural events in urban areas

B. To centralize city data for informed urban policy-making and development

C. To enhance agricultural practices in rural areas

D. To facilitate international trade partnerships

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Where did Tropical Cyclone Jasper make landfall?

A. Australia

B. New Zealand

C. Indonesia

D. Fiji

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With which institution did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bond clearing settlement?

A. International Monetary Fund

B. World Bank

C. European Central Bank

D. Bank of England

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Which city ranked highest in the Quality of Living Index 2023 by Mercer?

A. Vienna

B. Zurich

C. Munich

D. Vancouver

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Which Indian state recently introduced the 'Maha Lakshmi Scheme,' offering free bus travel for women, girls, and transgender individuals?

A. Telangana

B. Kerala

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Andhra Pradesh

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Who has been appointed as the Chairperson and Independent Director of Swiggy's Board?

A. Vivek Sunder

B. Anand Kripalu

C. Deepinder Goyal

D. Kunal Bahl

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Who has received the RBI's approval for re-appointment as the Executive Director of ICICI Bank, with the term extended from December 23, 2023, to December 22, 2025?

A. Sandeep Batra

B. Vikram Sharma

C. Preeti Gupta

D. Rajesh Kapoor

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Where was the 'Electronic Soil' developed to accelerate plant growth in hydroponic spaces?

A. Sweden

B. Norway

C. Denmark

D. Finland

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Which government department has introduced the PM-JANMAN Scheme?

A. Ministry of Finance

B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

C. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

D. Ministry of Rural Development

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Who was posthumously honoured with the original 'Vir Chakra' in a ceremony at INS Shivaji for wartime bravery and service?

A. Admiral Karambir Singh

B. Vice Admiral R. Hari Kumar

C. Admiral Sunil Lanba

D. Vice Admiral Benoy Roy Chowdhury

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Who has been named as the sixth recipient of the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for her book Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems?

A. Jeet Thayil

B. Sukrita Paul Kumar

C. Vivek Shanbhag

D. Tishani Ghosh

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Which company recently achieved full ownership of Meenakshi Energy, following the National Company Law Tribunal's approval for the acquisition?

A. Tata Group

B. Reliance Industries

C. Vedanta

D. Adani Group

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Which organizations are the collaborative partners in the YUVAi initiative?

A. Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and Microsoft India

B. NeGD and NASSCOM

C. Government of India and NASSCOM

D. NeGD and Intel India

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Which airport's Terminal 2 recently received recognition as one of the 'World's most beautiful airports' at UNESCO's 2023 Prix Versailles?

A. Kempegowda International Airport

B. Indira Gandhi International Airport

C. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

D. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

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What penalty has the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) imposed against operators found guilty of overcharging for Aadhaar services?

A. Rs.50,000

B. Rs.10,000

C. Rs.75,000

D. Rs.25,000

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With which Indian state did Wardwizard Foods recently sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for expansion and a Rs 500 crore investment?

A. Gujarat

B. Maharashtra

C. Rajasthan

D. Karnataka

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Where will the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) be hosted in 2024?

A. Baku, Azerbaijan

B. Yerevan, Armenia

C. Tbilisi, Georgia

D. Ankara, Turkey

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With which energy company has Infosys formed a strategic partnership to promote the adoption of immersion cooling services in data centers?

A. BP

B. ExxonMobil

C. Chevron

D. Shell

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Who is set to become the Chairman of India Debt Resolution Co Ltd (IDRCL) following Diwakar Gupta's resignation?

A. Narayan Seshadri

B. Diwakar Gupta

C. An independent director

D. KPMG executive

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Which company's founders topped the Hurun India Top 100 Under 30 List 2023?

A. Flipkart

B. Amazon

C. BigBasket

D. Zepto

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Where is the Global Investors Summit scheduled to take place on December 8-9, 2023?

A. Delhi

B. Dehradun

C. Jaipur

D. Shimla

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Which state's government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) for a 3,000-crore Juice and aerated Beverages facility?

A. Maharashtra

B. Karnataka

C. Gujarat

D. Rajasthan

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On which date does the nation observe National Mathematics Day (NMD) to honour the brilliance of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan?

A. December 12

B. December 22

C. November 22

D. January 22

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Which company did IDFC FIRST Bank collaborate with to design the FIRST SWYP credit card, catering to the dynamic preferences of the youth?

A. VISA

B. Mastercard

C. American Express

D. Discover

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Which sports brand has introduced a microchip in the official ball for Euro 2024 to assist referees in making handball decisions during the tournament?

A. Nike

B. Adidas

C. Puma

D. Reebok

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On which date is World Soil Day observed annually to recognize the crucial role soil plays in sustaining life on Earth?

A. December 1

B. December 5

C. December 10

D. December 15

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Who is set to receive the 33rd Vyas Samman in 2023 for the 2016 memoir Yaadein, Yaadein aur Yaadein?

A. Nasira Sharma

B. Pushpa Bharati

C. Vyas Singh

D. Samman Verma

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Who has been named the 2023 ITF World Champions by the International Tennis Federation?

A. Federer and Osaka

B. Nadal and Halep

C. Djokovic and Sabalenka

D. Murray and Pliskova