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Who laid the foundation stone for the National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) Plus, an initiative to uplift Odisha's youth with demand-driven vocational education?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Anurag Thakur

C. Dharmendra Pradhan

D. Droupadi Murmu

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C. Dharmendra Pradhan


Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, laid the foundation stone for NSTI Plus, aiming to enhance the skills of Odisha's youth through demand-driven vocational education.

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Who were the recipients of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace 2023?

A. Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad

B. Angela Merkel and Kofi Annan

C. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Aung San Suu Kyi

D. Pratham NGO and Sir David Attenborough

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Which volcano in Indonesia recently erupted, resulting in a tragic incident with the loss of lives and the disappearance of several climbers?

A. Volcano Agung

B. Volcano Rinjani

C. Volcano Bromo

D. Volcano Marapi

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Who, associated with NASA, recently became the first Indian to operate the Mars Rover?

A. Shreya Gupta

B. Akshata Krishnamurthy

C. Arjun Patel

D. Priya Singh

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Which airline has recently become the first Indian airline to transport 100 million passengers in a single calendar year?

A. Air India

B. SpiceJet

C. Vistara

D. IndiGo

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Who has been honoured with the 2023 REACH Game Changing Innovator award for a groundbreaking contribution to leprosy care?

A. Dr. Atul Shah

B. Dr. Rajiv Patel

C. Dr. Neha Singh

D. Dr. Anika Verma

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In which Indian state does the USD 200 million loan agreement between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aim to fortify power infrastructure?

A. Maharashtra

B. Karnataka

C. Gujarat

D. Uttarakhand

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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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Who recently assumed the role of India's new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka?

A. Gopal Baglay

B. Milinda Moragoda

C. Santosh Jha

D. Taranjit Singh Sandhu

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Who is the revered poet honoured with the renaming of Ayodhya Airport?

A. Maharishi Valmiki

B. Tulsidas

C. Kabir

D. Surdas

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When is International Human Solidarity Day 2023 observed?

A. December 20

B. November 15

C. January 5

D. February 12

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Which Indian state is the focus of the draft notification by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests, declaring an eco-sensitive zone around the Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary?

A. Uttarakhand

B. Rajasthan

C. Himachal Pradesh

D. Jharkhand

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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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What is the primary objective of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between ArSRLM and SBI?

A. Facilitate agricultural development in Arunachal Pradesh

B. To offer extensive banking services to self-help groups

C. Enhance rural education infrastructure

D. Promote industrial growth in the state

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Who, as the President of the World Bank, has introduced a strategic initiative to scale up climate financing through securitization, led by the Private Sector Investment Lab (PSIL)?

A. Christine Lagarde

B. Ajay Banga

C. Jim Yong Kim

D. David Malpass

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Which Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power signed a 200 million Euro loan agreement with the German bank KfW for distribution sector reforms?

A. NTPC Limited

B. Power Grid Corporation of India

C. NHPC Limited

D. REC Limited

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Which country has rejected BRICS membership?

A. Bolivia

B. Argentina

C. Japan

D. UAE

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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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Who received the National Award for 'Best Personality- Empowerment of Differently-abled' in a ceremony organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities?

A. Anil Kapoor

B. Renuka Shahane

C. Manoj Joshi

D. Prashant Agrawal

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Who has been recognized as the Rising Star of the Year among women by the United World Wrestling (UWW)?

A. Bajrang Punia

B. Antim Panghal

C. Geeta Phogat

D. Sakshi Malik

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How many books were declared joint winners of the Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2023?

A. 5

B. 3

C. 2

D. 4

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Google Doodle recently celebrated which Elephant known for its big tusks?

A. Ahmed, The Elephant

B. Kavi, The Elephant

C. Raju, The Elephant

D. Simba, The Elephant

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On which date is International Anti-Corruption Day celebrated worldwide in 2023?

A. December 5

B. December 7

C. December 8

D. December 9

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What has the United Nations declared 2024 as a recognition of?

A. Camelids

B. Canines

C. Felines

D. Equines

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How many railway stations under the Central Railway network are planned to have panic switches installed for enhanced passenger safety?

A. 87 stations

B. 98 stations

C. 105 stations

D. 117 stations

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Which state has earned the title of India's Petro Capital?

A. Maharashtra

B. Gujarat

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Andhra Pradesh

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According to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) forecast, what position will India hold in terms of global economic ranking by 2032?

A. Second

B. Third

C. Fifth

D. Seventh

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Which entity and team received the Outstanding Contribution to Brand India award?

A. Department of Space and PSLV Development Team

B. Indian National Space Agency and Team Chandrayaan-2

C. National Space Society of India and Gaganyaan Team

D. ISRO and Team Chandrayaan-3

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In which country did three Indian Armed Forces officers receive the 'Golden Owl' award for their outstanding performance?

A. Sri Lanka

B. Bangladesh

C. Nepal

D. Bhutan

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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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Which company has recently collaborated with REC Limited to enhance its non-fund-based working capital capacity?

A. Suzlon

B. Tata Power Renewable Energy

C. Adani Green Energy

D. Greenko Group