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Which statue holds the title of being the tallest statue in the world as of 2023?

A. Spring Temple Buddha

B. Statue of Unity

C. Laykyun Sekkya

D. Ushiku Daibutsu

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B. Statue of Unity


The Statue of Unity, located in Gujarat, India, is currently the tallest statue in the world, standing at 182 meters (597 feet) in height.

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Why has the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare prohibited the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac for animal use?

A. To prevent adverse effects on vultures and other raptor species.

B. To promote the use of alternative pain relief medications.

C. To control the production of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

D. To ensure compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

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What is a requirement for companies aspiring for Maharatna status according to SEBI regulations?

A. Reporting an annual net profit exceeding Rs 2,500 crore.

B. Being listed on the Indian stock exchange with any public shareholding.

C. Holding Navratna status for at least five years.

D. Demonstrating significant global presence through subsidiaries.

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What is the deficit amount of India's banking system liquidity as of August 2023?

A. 236 billion rupees

B. 100 billion rupees

C. 500 billion rupees

D. 1 trillion rupees

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Which team won the FIFA Women's World Cup title in Sydney?

A. Germany

B. England

C. France

D. Spain

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For how long will Sachin Tendulkar serve as the voter awareness ambassador of the Election Commission of India?

A. One year

B. Two years

C. Three years

D. Four years

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Raju Punjabi, who died recently, was related to which profession?

A. Sportsperson

B. Politician

C. Haryanvi singer

D. Businessman

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When is the Aditya-L1 mission likely to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisations?

A. By the end of next year

B. By the first week of September

C. In the next decade

D. By the first week of December

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When is National Small Industry Day observed in India?

A. August 29

B. August 30

C. August 28

D. August 23

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How many Income Tax Returns (ITRs) were filed for Assessment Year (AY) 2023-24 till 31st July 2023?

A. 6.40 crore

B. 6.77 crore

C. 7.12 crore

D. 5.83 crore

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What is the main objective of the 'Amrit Brikshya Andolan' initiative announced by the Assam government?

A. To enhance the state's forest cover and combat climate change

B. To promote commercial cultivation of fruits and vegetables

C. To establish a new wildlife sanctuary

D. To develop tourism infrastructure in forested areas

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Who inaugurated the National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference-2023 in New Delhi?

A. Union Home Minister Amit Shah

B. Prime Minister Narendra Modi

C. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

D. President Ram Nath Kovind

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What is the total approximate value of the pending crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY) according to data released in August 2023?

A. Rs. 1,532.50 crore

B. Rs. 2,716.10 crore

C. Rs. 3,924.75 crore

D. Rs. 4,635.20 crore

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When is World Elephant Day observed?

A. August 12

B. September 5

C. August 13

D. October 20

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Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Finance Corporation (PFC)?

A. Parminder Chopra

B. Anil Kumar

C. Rajesh Mehta

D. Nisha Gupta

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Which of the following minerals are now open for exploration by private entities as per the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023?

A. Uranium, Plutonium, and Thorium

B. Lithium, Beryllium, and Niobium

C. Iron ore, Coal, and Bauxite

D. Gold, Silver, and Copper

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Starting from which date will a valid license be mandatory for the import of laptops, tablets, and personal computers, according to the announcement by the Union Government?

A. 1st November 2023

B. 31st October 2023

C. 1st December 2023

D. 1st January 2024

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Following the approval of the proposal to establish 19 new districts, what will be the total count of districts in Rajasthan?

A. 33

B. 50

C. 69

D. 19

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Who is the author of the book Monsoon: A Poem of Love and Longing?

A. Amitav Ghosh

B. Arundhati Roy

C. Abhay Kumar

D. Vikram Seth

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What is the purpose of antibiotic resistance gene activation in the engineered bacteria?

A. To make the bacteria glow in the dark

B. To trigger cancer cell growth

C. To enable the bacteria to survive exposure to antibiotics

D. To cause the bacteria to self-destruct

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Which bank has partnered with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to introduce two groundbreaking lending products?

A. State Bank of India

B. Axis Bank

C. ICICI Bank

D. HDFC Bank

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What rank did India secure at the 16th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)?

A. First

B. Second

C. Third

D. Fourth

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What is the significance of the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) in Chandrayaan-3's mission?

A. It activates the spacecraft's liquid engine.

B. It marks the spacecraft's touchdown on the Moon.

C. It separates the lander module from the spacecraft.

D. It positions the spacecraft into a lunar orbit.

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How many Heron Mark 2 drones have been recently inducted by the Indian Air Force?

A. Two

B. Three

C. Four

D. Five

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What is the amount of penalty imposed by the CCI on Bharti Airtel recently?

A. Rs 10 crore

B. Rs 1 lakh

C. Rs 1 crore

D. Rs 100 crore

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Who is the author of the book Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket?

A. Sourav Ganguly

B. Amrit Mathur

C. Sunil Gavaskar

D. Anil Kumble

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For elevating the status of football in Maharashtra, the state government has entered into a MoU with which of the following football leagues?

A. French Ligue

B. Spanish La Liga

C. Bundesliga

D. Copa Colombia

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Approximately how many years ago is it believed that the basilosaurid whale lived?

A. 4,100 years ago

B. 41,000 years ago

C. 410,000 years ago

D. 41 million years ago

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In which of the following countries did Air- Force Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 took place?

A. Egypt

B. India

C. Russia

D. China

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Who was honoured at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards for completing 25 years in the Indian film industry as a Filmmaker?

A. Karan Johar

B. Amitabh Bachchan

C. Rajkumar Hirani

D. Shah Rukh Khan

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Who is currently the richest woman in the world as of August 2023?

A. Alice Walton

B. Julia Koch

C. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

D. Jacqueline Mars