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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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C. Dr Nitya Anand


Dr Nitya Anand, the individual behind the creation of India's first oral contraceptive pill 'Saheli,' passed away at 99 in Lucknow. His groundbreaking work in developing Saheli, a unique birth control pill without steroids or hormones, has left a lasting impact on reproductive health in India.

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What is the primary consequence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

A. Cardiovascular Disease

B. Liver Dysfunction

C. Kidney Failure

D. Lung Damage

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Which sport did Naorem Roshibina Devi excel in to be crowned the IWUF Female Athlete of the Year?

A. Wushu

B. Judo

C. Taekwondo

D. Karate

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On which date does India commemorate Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas?

A. January 15

B. January 30

C. February 14

D. March 5

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Where is the G-77 Third South Summit being held?

A. Argentina

B. Brazil

C. China

D. Uganda

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How many states and Union Territories participated in the Republic Day Parade Tableaux 2024?

A. 15

B. 17

C. 28

D. 22

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On which date is National Tourism Day 2024 observed?

A. January 20

B. January 25

C. February 1

D. February 10

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What is the name of the comprehensive scheme launched under the Ministry of Earth Sciences?

A. EARTHQUEST

B. PRITHVI

C. SCIENCEVISION

D. GEOEXPLORER

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Which organization has financed 80% of the total project cost of Atal Setu, the longest bridge in India?

A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

B. International Finance Corporation (IFC)

C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

D. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

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Who made a remarkable debut at the Cairo Shooting World Cup, securing the women's air rifle silver medal?

A. Anna Janssen

B. Sonam Maskar

C. Nancy Mandhotra

D. Maria Rodriguez

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Who has been formally appointed as a Supreme Court judge, becoming the third judge from the Dalit community in the apex court?

A. BR Gavai

B. CT Ravikumar

C. Prasanna B Varale

D. Nageshwaran Padhiar

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What is the theme of the ninth chapter of 'Capsule on Science, Technology and Applied Research' (CAPSTER) inaugurated by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan at the Military Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune?

A. Advancements in Cybersecurity

B. Aerospace Innovations

C. Nanotechnology in Defense

D. Artificial Intelligence Transforming Warfare

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Who has recently assumed the role of Secretary of the Railway Board as of January 9, 2024?

A. Aruna Nayar

B. Sunil Kumar

C. R.V.P.S. Murthy

D. P.Madhusudhan

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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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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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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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In which Indian state was the 4th Rusoma Orange Festival held in 2024?

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Assam

C. Nagaland

D. Manipur

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In which Indian state was a 10th-century inscription found, written in both Kannada and Sanskrit?

A. Kerala

B. Maharashtra

C. Goa

D. Karnataka

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Who recently became the first Indian since 1989 to defeat a seeded player at a Grand Slam?

A. Sumit Nagal

B. Ramesh Krishnan

C. Mukund Sasikumar

D. Manish Sureshkumar

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Which state hosted the Fourth National Chilika Birds Festival?

A. Odisha

B. Bihar

C. Kerala

D. Maharashtra

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In which state is the Paradip fishing harbour situated?

A. Odisha

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Gujarat

D. Kerala

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Which country landed the spacecraft 'Slim' on the Moon, becoming the fifth country to do so?

A. South Korea

B. China

C. Japan

D. India

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Which mission is the focus of the 100 million loan discussions between France's AFD and Germany's KfW Bank with India?

A. Swachh Bharat

B. CITIIS

C. AMRUT

D. Make in India

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What is the new name of Bank of Baroda's card subsidiary, formerly known as 'BOB Financial Solutions Limited'?

A. Baroda Cards

B. Financial Reimagined Limited

C. BOBCARD Limited

D. Baroda Financial Solutions

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Which country recently passed a bill prohibiting the consumption and sale of dog meat, ending a centuries-old practice?

A. China

B. Taiwan

C. Thailand

D. South Korea

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Which financial institution signed an MoU with DAY-NRLM for the 'Svyam Siddha' financial product, facilitating enterprise financing for self-help group (SHG) women in rural India?

A. HDFC Bank

B. ICICI Bank

C. Federal Bank

D. SBI

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Which foreign military contingent participated in the Republic Day Parade 2024?

A. Germany

B. United Kingdom

C. United States of America

D. French

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Which state has recently obtained a geographical indication (GI) tag for its indigenous variety of dates known as Kachchhi Kharek?

A. Rajasthan

B. Maharashtra

C. Haryana

D. Gujarat

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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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What is the specific focus of the Yogyasree social welfare scheme introduced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee?

A. Promoting yoga and wellness

B. Healthcare Facilities

C. Providing scholarships for education abroad

D. Targeting entrance and competitive examinations

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In which Indian state is the initiative 'Gunotsav 2024' taking place to assess the performance of approximately 40 lakh students across government schools?

A. Bihar

B. Karnataka

C. Assam

D. Gujarat