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Who benefits from ISRO's second-generation 'Distress Alert Transmitter' (DAT-SG), enabling real-time acknowledgements through enhanced satellite communication at sea?

A. Naval Pilots

B. Farmers

C. Merchant sailors

D. Fishermen

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D. Fishermen


The advanced 'Distress Alert Transmitter' (DAT-SG) by ISRO is a crucial tool for fishermen at sea, allowing them to send emergency messages and receive real-time acknowledgements, thereby revolutionizing maritime safety. With over 20,000 units currently in use, the DAT-SG has proven to be a reliable and effective tool for fishermen in distress.

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Which region's rich traditions are specifically highlighted and preserved at the Mamani Ethnic Food Festival in Purig?

A. Himachal Pradesh

B. Uttarakhand

C. Sikkim

D. Ladakh

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Who was named as the captain of the ICC Men's ODI team of the year in the ICC Awards 2023?

A. Eoin Morgan

B. Rohit Sharma

C. Kane Williamson

D. Steve Smith

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What is SARVATRA in the context of the Indian Army's defence capabilities?

A. Special Operations Force

B. Tactical Reconnaissance System

C. Rapid Deployment Platform

D. Mobile Bridging System

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In which city did Power Minister RK Singh inaugurate Power Grid's Vishram Sadan?

A. Bengaluru

B. Mumbai

C. Delhi

D. Chennai

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Where was India's first Graphene Centre and Centre of Excellence (CoE) in IoT Sensors inaugurated?

A. Mumbai

B. Bengaluru

C. Kerala

D. Delhi

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Which maritime giant recently unveiled the worlds largest container ship fueled by green methanol?

A. CMA CGM

B. Maersk

C. Evergreen

D. MSC

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In which Indian state has the Atpadi Conservation Reserve been created as a haven for endangered canids and diverse wildlife?

A. Karnataka

B. Gujarat

C. Rajasthan

D. Maharashtra

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Which institution collaborated with Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) for joint research projects, academic activities, and addressing scientific issues?

A. PGIMER Chandigarh

B. AIIMS Delhi

C. JIPMER Puducherry

D. NIMHANS Bengaluru

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Where was the first office space at the World Trade Centre inaugurated, with Union Minister Amit Shah leading the inauguration?

A. New Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Bengaluru

D. Hyderabad

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In which city did the Defence Ministry sign contracts worth 802 crores for military equipment acquisition?

A. Mumbai

B. Kolkata

C. Bengaluru

D. New Delhi

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Which state/union territory did the government approve the formation of a draft committee for the establishment of a Madrasa board?

A. Ladakh

B. Himachal Pradesh

C. Punjab

D. Jammu and Kashmir

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In which Indian city was 'Prasadam,' the country's first hygienic food street, inaugurated by Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya?

A. Indore

B. Ujjain

C. Bhopal

D. Gwalior

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Which fruit holds the title of the biggest fruit in the world as of January 2024?

A. Watermelon

B. Durian

C. Pomelo

D. Jackfruit

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In which Indian state was the Malkangiri Airport recently inaugurated, marking a significant boost in connectivity?

A. Odisha

B. Bihar

C. West Bengal

D. Jharkhand

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What is the recent professional role taken up by Sheel Vardhan Singh?

A. Member of UPSC

B. Director General of CISF

C. Chief Justice of a High Court

D. Ambassador to a Foreign Country

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What planet did the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism study high-frequency plasma waves in its upper atmosphere using data from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft?

A. Earth

B. Mars

C. Venus

D. Jupiter

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How often does the proposed rollover plan allow each State and Union Territory to present their tableaux in the Republic Day parade?

A. Once a Year

B. Once in Two Years

C. Once in Three Years

D. Once in Four Years

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Which company recently achieved a significant milestone in space exploration and national security by successfully launching an H-IIA rocket carrying Japan's Information-Gathering Satellite Optical-8?

A. SpaceX

B. Skyroot Aerospace

C. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

D. Vector Space Systems

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In which country is the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit scheduled to take place?

A. Nigeria

B. Uganda

C. Kenya

D. Tanzania

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Where is the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 set to take place?

A. Himachal Pradesh

B. Ladakh

C. Uttarakhand

D. Arunachal Pradesh

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Which Indian electric vehicle (EV) company has recently become eligible for the government's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme?

A. Tata Motors

B. Ola Electric

C. Mahindra Electric

D. Ather Energy

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Which company was recognized for its outstanding cargo services at the Wings India Awards?

A. Blue Dart Aviation

B. SpiceXpress

C. Skyways Air Services

D. Delhivery

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Whose upcoming book, Four Stars to Destiny, provides undisclosed details of high-level decision-making during the 2020 China Border Crisis?

A. J.J.Singh

B. Surendra Nath

C. MM Naravane

D. Vijay Kumar Singh

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How many countries jointly lead the world's most powerful passport ranking, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 194 destinations?

A. Four

B. Five

C. Six

D. Seven

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Which state secured the overall championship in the inaugural Diu Beach Games 2024?

A. Goa

B. Gujarat

C. Madhya Pradesh

D. Kerala

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Which Indian oil and gas company received government approval to establish a subsidiary for green energy initiatives?

A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

B. Reliance Industries Limited

C. Indian Oil Corporation Limited

D. Adani Green Energy Limited

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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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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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In which city did Power Finance Corporation (PFC) receive approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to establish a finance company, leading to a nearly 1% rise in its shares?

A. Ahmedabad

B. GIFT City (Gujarat)

C. Mumbai

D. Kolkata

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On which date is Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa's birth anniversary celebrated?

A. January 15

B. January 28

C. February 5

D. February 18