Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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By what percentage was the 'material cost' under the PM POSHAN scheme enhanced with effect from 1 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 13.70%
PIB (9 Dec 2024): on the basis of the Labour Bureau's inflation index, the Ministry of Education enhanced the 'Material Cost' by 13.70% with effect from 01.12.2024.
What is the revised per-meal material cost under PM POSHAN for primary and Bal Vatika classes from 1 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 6.19
PIB (9 Dec 2024): material cost is enhanced from Rs 5.45 to Rs 6.19 for primary and Bal Vatika classes, and from Rs 8.17 to Rs 9.29 for upper primary classes.
Where was the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 inaugurated by PM Modi on 9 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC)
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the PM inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo at Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Jaipur.
Along with the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024, what else did PM Modi inaugurate in Jaipur on 9 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rajasthan Global Business Expo
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the PM inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo at JECC, Jaipur.
Enrolment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card reached what figure within two months of its launch, as reported on 9 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 25 lakh
PIB (9 Dec 2024): enrolment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card reached 25 lakh in less than 2 months of its launch on 29 October 2024.
How much free health cover does the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card provide to senior citizens aged 70 and above?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 5 lakh
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card provides Rs 5 lakh free health cover to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of socio-economic status.
'Melye-amiley', found to have anti-obesity effects in a study reported on 9 December 2024, is a traditional fermented food of Tripura made from:
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Correct answer: B — Bamboo shoot
PIB (9 Dec 2024): extract from a traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura, called 'Melye-amiley', has anti-obesity effects, according to a study led by IASST.
9 December marks the anniversary of the first sitting of which body, held in 1946?
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Correct answer: B — Constituent Assembly of India
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly of India was held on the 9th of December, 1946, after its constitution on the 6th of December, 1946.
With which country's coast guard did the Indian Coast Guard hold its second bilateral meeting in New Delhi on 9 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Philippines
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the Indian Coast Guard conducted the second bilateral meeting with the Philippine Coast Guard on December 09, 2024, at ICG HQs, New Delhi.
What is the size of the Flipkart Leap Ventures fund on which DPIIT's December 2024 MoU with Flipkart builds?
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Correct answer: D — USD 100 million
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the partnership builds on existing efforts under the Flipkart Leap and Ventures initiative with its USD 100 mn fund.
The 'Amrit Gyaan Kosh' portal launched by Dr Jitendra Singh on 9 December 2024 aims to strengthen:
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Correct answer: D — Governance training
PIB (9 Dec 2024): Dr Jitendra Singh launched the 'Amrit Gyaan Kosh' Portal to strengthen governance training.
The National Centre for Good Governance began its 6th Capacity Building Program for civil servants of which country at Mussoorie on 9 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Sri Lanka
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the 6th Capacity Building Program for the Civil Servants of Sri Lanka commenced at NCGG, Mussoorie, with 40 mid-career civil servants.
Which capital city did Syrian rebel forces seize on 8 December 2024, ending Bashar al-Assad's rule?
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Correct answer: D — Damascus
Reuters (8 Dec 2024): Syrian rebels seized the capital Damascus unopposed on Sunday, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing to Russia; The Hindu also reports rebels claimed control of Damascus.
To which country did Bashar al-Assad flee after rebels took Damascus on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Russia
Reuters (8 Dec 2024) and The Hindu (9 Dec 2024): President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia; Reuters reports Moscow gave asylum to Assad and his family.
In its statement of 9 December 2024 on Syria, India's Ministry of External Affairs advocated:
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Correct answer: B — A peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process
The Hindu and Indian Express (9 Dec 2024): the MEA said 'We advocate a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process respecting the interests and aspirations of all sections of Syrian society.'
The fall of Bashar al-Assad on 8 December 2024 ended his family's rule over Syria that had lasted roughly:
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Correct answer: C — Five decades
Reuters (8 Dec 2024): the capture of Damascus ended more than five decades of the Assad family's rule; The Hindu (9 Dec 2024) calls it the end of the 50-year-long Assad family rule.
Consider the following about the developments in Syria in December 2024: 1. President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia after rebels took Damascus. 2. India's MEA underlined the need for all parties to work towards preserving Syria's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Reuters (8 Dec 2024): Assad fled to Russia as rebels seized Damascus. The Hindu and Indian Express (9 Dec 2024): the MEA underlined the need for all parties to work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria.
Where was the 60th Raising Day Parade of the Border Security Force held on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Jodhpur, Rajasthan
PIB (8 Dec 2024): Amit Shah attended the 60th Raising Day Parade of the BSF as the Chief Guest in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Who was the Director General of the BSF present at its 60th Raising Day Parade on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Daljit Singh Chaudhary
PIB (8 Dec 2024): Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chaudhary and other dignitaries were present.
According to Amit Shah on 8 December 2024, the BSF has grown from 25 battalions at inception to how many battalions today?
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Correct answer: D — 193
PIB (8 Dec 2024): Shah said the BSF has grown from 25 battalions at the time of its inception to 193 battalions today.
Where has the BSF established the country's first National Coastal Police Academy, as mentioned by Amit Shah on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Okha
PIB (8 Dec 2024): Shah said the BSF has established the country's first National Coastal Police Academy in Okha, which trains state police and border guarding forces.
Consider the following statements made by Amit Shah at the BSF Raising Day Parade on 8 December 2024: 1. Anti-drone units will soon be established at the borders. 2. A laser-equipped anti-drone gun mount system has been developed through a 'Whole of Government Approach'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (8 Dec 2024): Shah said the government will soon establish anti-drone units at the borders, and that a laser-equipped anti-drone gun mount system has been developed through a 'Whole of Government Approach'.
By what margin did Australia beat India in the second Test at Adelaide on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 10 wickets
ESPNcricinfo and BBC (8 Dec 2024): Australia won by 10 wickets, chasing 19 without loss to level the five-match series 1-1.
Who was named Player of the Match in the Adelaide Test between Australia and India that ended on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Travis Head
ESPNcricinfo and BBC (8 Dec 2024): Travis Head, who scored 140, was Player of the Match; Cummins took 5-57 and Starc 6-48 in the match.
In which city was the India-Norway Business Forum held on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Mumbai
PIB (8 Dec 2024): the India-Norway Business Forum was held in Mumbai, organised by CII in collaboration with DPIIT.
As stated at the India-Norway Business Forum on 8 December 2024, Norway is India's investor of which rank?
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Correct answer: D — 33rd
PIB (8 Dec 2024): DPIIT Joint Secretary Gurneet Tej highlighted bilateral trade of USD 1.1 billion and Norway emerging as India's 33rd largest investor.
Consider the following about the India-Norway Business Forum held on 8 December 2024: 1. Piyush Goyal proposed launching a startup bridge between India and Norway at the next ministerial meeting. 2. Norway's Ambassador said Norway had already ratified TEPA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. PIB (8 Dec 2024): Goyal proposed a startup bridge at the next ministerial meet; Norway's Ambassador noted Norway's plans to ratify TEPA by 2025, so it had not yet ratified it.
Where did Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar address the International Gita Mahotsav 2024 on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Kurukshetra, Haryana
PIB (8 Dec 2024): addressing the gathering at the International Gita Mahotsav 2024 in Kurukshetra, Haryana, the Vice-President spoke on the Gita's message.
Which of the following did Vice-President Dhankhar describe as the 'Panchamrit' of governance on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Constructive dialogue, personal integrity, selfless dedication, compassion and mutual respect
PIB (8 Dec 2024): constructive dialogue, personal integrity, selfless dedication, compassion, and mutual respect are the 'Panchamrit' of governance, says Vice-President.
Who won Ghana's presidential election of December 2024 after his rival conceded on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — John Dramani Mahama
Reuters and BBC (8 Dec 2024): Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat and congratulated former President John Dramani Mahama on his victory.
Mahamudu Bawumia, who conceded Ghana's presidential election on 8 December 2024, held which office at the time?
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Correct answer: A — Vice-President of Ghana
Reuters and BBC (8 Dec 2024): Ghana's Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat in Saturday's election.
Where did Amit Shah unveil an 11-ft tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Jodhpur, Rajasthan
PIB (8 Dec 2024): Amit Shah unveiled an 11-ft tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Jodhpur, Rajasthan; Kevadia is the site of the Statue of Unity.
Who won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix of Formula One on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Lando Norris
Formula1.com and Reuters (8 Dec 2024): Lando Norris won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc.
McLaren's 2024 Formula One constructors' championship, sealed on 8 December 2024, was its first since:
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Correct answer: C — 1998
Formula1.com and Reuters (8 Dec 2024): Norris's win earned McLaren its first constructors' title since 1998, finishing 14 points clear of Ferrari.
'Kalahari', which Dr Jitendra Singh called for promoting at the DISHA meeting in Udhampur on 8 December 2024, is a local:
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Correct answer: B — Milk food product
PIB (8 Dec 2024): Dr Jitendra Singh called for promoting the Udhampur 'Kalahari', a local milk food product, through value addition and fusion options.
SAARC Charter Day is observed on 8 December because the SAARC Charter was adopted on that date in 1985 at the first SAARC Summit held in:
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Correct answer: D — Dhaka
Spotlight Nepal and The Rising Nepal (8 Dec 2024): SAARC was launched by South Asian Heads of State/Government at their first summit in Dhaka by adopting the Charter on 8 December 1985.
Who was the Secretary General of SAARC who issued a message on the 40th SAARC Charter Day on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Md. Golam Sarwar
Spotlight Nepal and The Rising Nepal (8 Dec 2024): SAARC Secretary General Md. Golam Sarwar issued a message to mark the 40th Charter Day.
Where did Union Health Minister J P Nadda launch the 100-day intensified nationwide TB campaign on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Panchkula, Haryana
PIB (7 Dec 2024): J P Nadda launched the 100-day intensified nationwide campaign to reduce TB incidence and mortality in Panchkula, Haryana.
The 100-day intensified TB campaign launched on 7 December 2024 focuses on how many of the most affected districts?
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Correct answer: A — 347
PIB (7 Dec 2024): the focused 100-day campaign aims to quickly detect and treat TB patients in the 347 most affected districts across the country.
According to J P Nadda on 7 December 2024, the rate of TB decline in India has risen from 8.3% in 2015 to:
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Correct answer: D — 17.7%
PIB (7 Dec 2024): the rate of TB decline in India has doubled from 8.3% in 2015 to 17.7% today; TB deaths have reduced by 21.4% in the last 10 years.
How much Ni-kshay support has been provided through DBT to TB patients, as stated on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 3,338 crore
PIB (7 Dec 2024): Ni-kshay support worth Rs 3,338 crore has been provided through direct benefit transfer to over 1.17 crore TB patients.
Consider the following statements made by J P Nadda on 7 December 2024: 1. Deaths due to TB in India have reduced by 21.4% in the last 10 years. 2. TB is now detected early thanks to a network of over 1.7 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (7 Dec 2024): deaths due to TB have reduced by 21.4% in the last 10 years, and TB is detected early thanks to the network of over 1.7 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
With which organisation did the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India organise the International Conclave 2024 in New Delhi on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — INSOL India
PIB (8 Dec 2024) and RBI speech (7 Dec 2024): IBBI in association with INSOL India organised an International Conclave on 'Insolvency Resolution: Evolution & Global Perspective' in New Delhi.
Who was the Chief Guest at the IBBI-INSOL India International Conclave held on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — M Rajeshwar Rao
PIB (8 Dec 2024): RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao graced the occasion as Chief Guest; Ravi Mital is the IBBI Chairperson. The RBI published his inaugural address dated December 7, 2024.
According to the RBI Deputy Governor at the IBBI conclave on 7 December 2024, the IBC has facilitated pre-admission settlements of underlying debts of over:
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Correct answer: C — Rs 10 lakh crore
PIB (8 Dec 2024): M Rajeshwar Rao emphasised the IBC's role in improving bank asset quality and facilitating substantial pre-admission settlements of underlying debts of over Rs 10 lakh crore.
Which port celebrated its silver jubilee in Chennai on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Kamarajar Port
PIB (7 Dec 2024): Sarbananda Sonowal spoke at the silver jubilee celebrations of the Kamarajar Port in Chennai.
What is the cost of the capital dredging and Integrated Command and Control Centre at Kamarajar Port whose foundation stone was laid on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 545 crore
PIB (7 Dec 2024): the Minister laid the foundation stone for capital dredging and an Integrated Command and Control centre at Kamarajar port at a cost of 545 crores.
At the Kamarajar Port silver jubilee on 7 December 2024, Sarbananda Sonowal said that by 2047 India will be:
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Correct answer: B — Among the top ten maritime nations in the world
PIB (7 Dec 2024): Sonowal said that by 2047, India will be among the top ten maritime nations in the world.
George Jacob Koovakad, created a Cardinal by Pope Francis on 7 December 2024, was serving as the coordinator of:
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Correct answer: C — The Pope's Apostolic Journeys
Holy See Press Office (7 Dec 2024): among the 21 new Cardinals was George Jacob Koovakad, titular archbishop of Nisibis of the Chaldeans, coordinator of Apostolic Journeys.
How many new Cardinals did Pope Francis create at the Ordinary Public Consistory on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 21
Holy See Press Office (7 Dec 2024): the Holy Father held an Ordinary Public Consistory in the Vatican Basilica for the creation of 21 new Cardinals.
Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, created on 7 December 2024, is incardinated in which Indian archdiocese, according to his official Holy See biography?
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Correct answer: A — Changanacherry
Holy See Press Office biography: Koovakad was born in Chethipuzha, India, on 11 August 1973, ordained in 2004 and incardinated in Changanacherry.
Where did President Droupadi Murmu lay foundation stones for three rail lines and an airport on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Rairangpur, Odisha
PIB (7 Dec 2024): the President laid foundation stones for three rail lines, the Tribal Research and Development Centre, Dandbose Airport and a new hospital building at Rairangpur, Odisha.
Which airport's foundation stone did President Murmu lay at Rairangpur on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Dandbose Airport
PIB (7 Dec 2024): the President laid the foundation stone for Dandbose Airport among other projects at Rairangpur.
Consider the following about the projects for which President Murmu laid foundation stones at Rairangpur on 7 December 2024: 1. The new Sub-Divisional Hospital building will have a 100-bed facility. 2. Foundation stones were laid for two rail lines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. PIB (7 Dec 2024): the new hospital building has a 100-bed facility, and foundation stones were laid for three rail lines (Bangiriposi-Gorumahisani, Buramara-Chakulia and Badampahar-Kendujhargarh), not two.
On which date is Armed Forces Flag Day observed in India, as marked in 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 7 December
PIB (7 Dec 2024): Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh's video message was issued on the occasion of AFFD on December 07, 2024, and the PM marked Armed Forces Flag Day the same day.
According to Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on 7 December 2024, contributing to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund helps ensure the welfare of:
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Correct answer: A — Serving and retired soldiers and their families
PIB (7 Dec 2024): Rajnath Singh termed it the collective responsibility of the country to ensure the welfare of the soldiers, both serving and retired, as well as their families.
The 14.2 km Kathua-Boura road inaugurated by Dr Jitendra Singh on 7 December 2024 was built under which scheme?
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Correct answer: A — Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
PIB (7 Dec 2024): Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated three roads, including L034-Block Boundary Kathua to Boura under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY); the 14.2 km road caters to the historic Mata Sundri temple.
In the MoU signed with NMDFC on 7 December 2024 to promote entrepreneurship among marginalised communities, DICCI stands for:
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Correct answer: D — Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
PIB (7 Dec 2024): the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) and the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) signed an MoU to promote entrepreneurship among marginalised communities.
On 7 December 2024, Union Minister Manohar Lal reviewed the power, housing and urban development schemes of which state at Vijayawada?
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Correct answer: C — Andhra Pradesh
PIB (8 Dec 2024): Manohar Lal reviewed the urban development, housing and power sector schemes for the State of Andhra Pradesh at Vijayawada on 7 December 2024.
Which day did Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University celebrate on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — International Civil Aviation Day
PIB (7 Dec 2024): RGNAU celebrated International Civil Aviation Day on December 7 in the presence of Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu.
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, which held its first convocation on 7 December 2024, is located at:
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Correct answer: A — Fursatganj, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
PIB (7 Dec 2024): the celebrations and the first convocation of RGNAU took place at Fursatganj, Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.
The Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav addressed by PM Modi in Ahmedabad on 7 December 2024 marked:
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Correct answer: B — 50 years of BAPS volunteer service
PIB (7 Dec 2024): the PM said the Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav was an important milestone in the journey of 50 years of service, and praised lakhs of BAPS workers.