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Who recently became the first Indian to achieve a stage victory at the Dakar Rally?

A. Aravind KP

B. C. S. Santosh

C. Harith Noah

D. Aishwarya Pissay

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C. Harith Noah


Harith Noah, riding for Sherco TVS Rally Factory and hailing from Kerala, made history by securing a stage victory in Stage 8 of the Dakar Rally. His remarkable performance marks a significant milestone for Indian representation in this prestigious event.

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Which institution did the Prime Minister inaugurate the Diamond Jubilee celebration for and launch technology initiatives?

A. Supreme Court

B. Parliament

C. Delhi High Court

D. Law University

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Which Indian state launched the 'Paying Guest' scheme to boost tourism experiences?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Karnataka

D. Rajasthan

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Under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities, which country recently exchanged lists with India through diplomatic channels?

A. Sri Lanka

B. China

C. Pakistan

D. Bangladesh

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Which Indian state is known for the culinary tradition of 'Kai Chutney' made using red weaver ants and has recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

A. Odisha

B. Kerala

C. Gujarat

D. Assam

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Which Indian state leads in the number of investors in the NSE, with 1.49 crore registered investors in 2023?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Maharashtra

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Gujarat

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What field of achievement did Savita Kanswal excel in, leading to her posthumous recognition with the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award?

A. Marine Biology

B. Mountaineer

C. Astrophysics

D. Classical Dance

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In a recent development, which bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India for the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to acquire up to 9.99% aggregate holding?

A. Axis Bank

B. HDFC Bank

C. State Bank of India

D. ICICI Bank

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In which Indian state is the second Very Low Frequency (VLF) communication station set to be established by 2027?

A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Telangana

C. Odisha

D. Tamil Nadu

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Which aerospace company is collaborating with Tata to establish a final assembly line for helicopters in India?

A. Airbus

B. Boeing

C. Lockheed Martin

D. Embraer

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Who has been named President of the Democratic Republic of Congo following the recent election?

A. Moise Katumbi

B. Denis Kadima

C. Felix Tshisekedi

D. Martin Fayulu

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Which country has formally requested India to withdraw military personnel by March 15, 2024?

A. China

B. India

C. Maldives

D. Pakistan

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What has the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP), West Bengal, been internationally recognized for by the World Association for Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)?

A. Wolverine Conservation

B. Snow Leopards Conservation

C. Penguin Conservation

D. Snowy Owl Conservation

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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 modified interest rate for the Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme (SSAS) according to the recent government decision?

A. 7.1%

B. 8.2%

C. 8%

D. 7%

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During which dates is National Road Safety Week observed annually?

A. February 1 to 7

B. January 11 to 17

C. March 5 to 11

D. April 20 to 26

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On which date is the International Day of Clean Energy observed?

A. January 15

B. February 2

C. January 26

D. March 8

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In which city is the world's tallest statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, named the 'Statue of Social Justice,' set to be unveiled?

A. Vijayawada

B. Hyderabad

C. Chennai

D. Bengaluru

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Which country received 40,000 litres of Malathion from India to combat locusts?

A. Afghanistan

B. Iran

C. Pakistan

D. Nepal

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Which bank has introduced the SmartFin digital Supply Chain Finance platform in collaboration with Veefin Solutions?

A. Canara Bank

B. Yes Bank

C. Federal Bank

D. IndusInd Bank

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With which country has Qatar finalized a 15-year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to bolster energy ties?

A. Bangladesh

B. India

C. Pakistan

D. Sri Lanka

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Where was the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities inaugurated by Lt. Governor Shri Manoj Sinha?

A. Jammu

B. Gujarat

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Delhi

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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 sports category did Divyakriti Singh receive the Arjuna Award for, making her the first woman from Rajasthan to achieve this honour?

A. Equestrian Sports

B. Badminton

C. Athletics

D. Shooting

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Which country has taken a digital leap by introducing fully digital Schengen visas for the 2024 Olympics?

A. Germany

B. France

C. Italy

D. Spain

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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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In which city was the 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) inaugurated?

A. New Delhi

B. Faridabad

C. Secunderabad

D. Bengaluru

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Who has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a tenure of three years?

A. Amar Lal Daultani

B. G Ram Mohan Rao

C. M S Raghavan

D. Shikha Sharma

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The ANUBHAV Awards Scheme, recognizing contributions made by retired officials during their government service, is initiated by which department?

A. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions

B. Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare

C. Ministry of Home Affairs

D. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances

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Which Indian state is associated with the Lanjia Saura paintings and the Dongaria Kondh shawl, both of which recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

A. Maharashtra

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Odisha

D. Kerala

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In collaboration with the European Union (EU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has allocated grants exceeding US$420,000 for initiatives related to deforestation, food security, and climate change in which country?

A. Indonesia

B. Fiji

C. Papua New Guinea

D. Solomon Islands