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Who was awarded the Dr AM Gokhale Award for Ophthalmology in Pune?

A. Pratap Chandra Pandey

B. Ajit Lalwani

C. Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra

D. K. K. Aggarwal

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C. Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra


Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra, an army doctor, was awarded the Dr AM Gokhale Award for Ophthalmology in Pune on Sunday. The award is given to the most outstanding ophthalmologist in India. Mishra is a renowned ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience. He is a specialist in retinal diseases and has performed over 10,000 surgeries. He is also a recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award. The award was presented to Mishra by Dr. Ajit Lalwani, the President of the Indian Medical Association.

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Which organization organized the 'Green Hydrogen Pilots in India' Conference in New Delhi on September 5?

A. Ministry of Power

B. Department of Science and Technology

C. NTPC Limited

D. Indian Green Hydrogen Organisation

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How much budget has been allocated for e-Courts Phase III over four years?

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C. Adecco India Private Limited

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Who became the first American teenager to win the US Open title since Serena Williams in 1999?

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B. Mathura

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Which company has developed India's first AI-powered anti-drone system?

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What percentage of the annual target for the fiscal year 2023-24 did India's fiscal deficit reach in the first four months?

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B. 25.5%

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A. US Dollar

B. Euro

C. Japanese Yen

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A. Operation Sea Vigil

B. Operation Sagar Kavach

C. Operation Sajag

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A. Switzerland

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Who won the inaugural Men's Hockey 5s Asia Cup 2023?

A. India

B. Pakistan

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Which company has signed an MoU with India Post to simplify cross-border logistics for MSME exporters?

A. Amazon India

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C. September 17th

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A. Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)

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Who inaugurated the 108-foot-tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in MP's Omkareshwar?

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A. Infosys

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Who has been named as Uniqlo India's brand ambassador?

A. Katrina Kaif

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