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Who has been appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University?

A. Jagdeep Dhankhar

B. Rajneesh Bhutani

C. Digvijaya Singh

D. Sanjay Raut

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A. Jagdeep Dhankhar


Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University through a modification in Statute 1(1) of the Pondicherry University Act of 1985.

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On which date is Indian Navy Day observed annually to honor the bravery, dedication, and achievements of the Indian Naval forces?

A. December 6

B. December 2

C. December 4

D. December 3

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Where was the 91st Interpol General Assembly held, emphasizing the denial of safe havens to crime?

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B. Vienna, Austria

C. Paris, France

D. Geneva, Switzerland

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B. Karnataka

C. Gujarat

D. Rajasthan

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What brand is the Indian government considering for selling rice as a strategic step to stabilize retail prices?

A. Krishi

B. Bharat

C. Annapurna

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Which traditional dance from Gujarat has been officially recognized by UNESCO and granted a coveted position on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

A. Raas Dance

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C. Hudo Dance

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What is the primary focus of the Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar project announced by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy?

A. Village Cultural Diversity

B. Rural Infrastructure Development

C. Economic Potential of Villages

D. Historical Significance of Villages

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Recently, which historical site earned the title of the 8th wonder of the world, surpassing Italys Pompeii?

A. The Parthenon

B. Petra

C. Angkor Wat

D. Chichen Itza

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Who initiated the 'MY Bharat' Campaign and addressed the youth expressing confidence in India's progress?

A. Jaishankar

B. Piyush Goyal

C. Ravi Shankar Prasad

D. Anurag Singh Thakur

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Which space agency is redirecting its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to study the asteroid 'Apophis' approaching Earth on April 13, 2029?

A. ESA

B. ISRO

C. JAXA

D. NASA

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Who has recently become the first woman medical officer deployed at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, marking a significant stride towards gender inclusivity in India's armed forces?

A. Geetika Koul

B. Shiva Chouhan

C. Prerna Deosthalee

D. Nandini Sharma

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In which Indian state did the RBI fine four cooperative banks, including Progressive Mercantile and Kutch Mercantile?

A. Gujarat

B. Maharashtra

C. Rajasthan

D. Madhya Pradesh

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Which Indian financial institution has been honoured with the title Bank of the Year (India) 2023 by The Banker, a renowned publication under the Financial Times umbrella?

A. IndusInd Bank

B. ICICI Bank

C. Federal Bank

D. HDFC Bank

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Which country will assume the Lead Chair position and host the GPAI Annual Summit, showcasing its dedication to the advancement of Artificial Intelligence?

A. United States

B. India

C. China

D. United Kingdom

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On which date is ISRO scheduled to launch Indias First X-ray polarimeter Satellite?

A. December 31

B. February 1

C. January 1

D. March 15

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What regulatory approval have Razorpay and Cashfree recently secured from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

A. Digital Lenders

B. Contactless Payments

C. Payment Aggregators

D. Cryptocurrency Exchanges

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In which Indian state did projects worth Rs 415 crore get inaugurated, with an emphasis on building a drug-free state by 2025?

A. Himachal Pradesh

B. Uttarakhand

C. Jharkhand

D. Chhattisgarh

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On which date is National Farmer's Day 2023, also known as Kisan Diwas, celebrated in India?

A. December 23

B. November 15

C. December 24

D. March 8

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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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With which country did India sign crucial agreements for the construction of power-generating units at the Kudankulam nuclear plant?

A. United States of America

B. Russia

C. United Kingdom

D. France

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Which country ranked first in global remittance charts in 2023?

A. Mexico

B. China

C. Philippines

D. India

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On which date is International Human Rights Day celebrated?

A. November 10

B. October 15

C. December 10

D. January 1

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Which bank has received authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to disburse pensions through e-Pension Payment Orders (e-PPOs) for retired Ministry of Railways employees?

A. State Bank of India

B. Bandhan Bank

C. RBL Bank

D. Federal Bank

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Which country's Constitutional Court confirmed the re-election of President Andry Rajoelina?

A. Mozambique

B. Mauritius

C. Madagascar

D. Malawi

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What system provides a unique 10-digit National Fingerprint Number (NFN) to individuals arrested for a crime, linking different crimes to the same identifier?

A. AFIS

B. NAFIS

C. CFIS

D. DAFIS

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Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), how much free treatment per annum per family do Ayushman cards offer?

A. Up to Rs 2 lakh

B. Up to Rs 5 lakh

C. Up to Rs 8 lakh

D. Up to Rs 10 lakh

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What is the value of the loan, in US dollars, that the Government of India and ADB signed for the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor?

A. $250 million

B. $280 million

C. $230 million

D. $206 million

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Which companies have collaborated to form the AI Alliance to promote an open-science approach to AI development?

A. Google and Microsoft

B. Meta and IBM

C. Facebook and Amazon

D. Apple and NVIDIA

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Which scheme, launched to support urban street vendors, has emerged as a crucial initiative by disbursing micro-credit loans to beneficiaries?

A. PM SVANidhi

B. PM Mudra Yojana

C. PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

D. PM Matru Vandana Yojana

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What stake percentage has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved for SBI Mutual Fund (SBI MF) to acquire in Karur Vysya Bank Ltd (KVB)?

A. 9.99%

B. 10.5%

C. 8.5%

D. 12.0%

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Who has been appointed as the first woman Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)?

A. Sonia Narang

B. Sangeeta Kalia

C. Aparna Kumar

D. Nina Singh