Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Monthly nutrition support per TB patient under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana was raised on 7 October 2024 from Rs 500 to:
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Correct answer: A — Rs 1,000
PIB (7 Oct 2024): support under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana was increased from Rs 500 per month to Rs 1,000 per month for all TB patients.
Energy Dense Nutritional Supplementation (EDNS), announced on 7 October 2024, is for TB patients with:
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Correct answer: D — BMI below 18.5
PIB (7 Oct 2024): energy dense nutrition supplementation will be introduced for all patients with BMI<18.5, covering about 12 lakh underweight patients.
What additional allocation did the government approve for Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, as announced on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 1,040 crore
PIB (7 Oct 2024): the Government approved an additional allocation of Rs 1040 crores to Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana; Rs 3,202 crore is the amount disbursed so far.
In which city was the 12th meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments held on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Mumbai
PIB (7 Oct 2024): the 12th Meeting of the India-UAE HLJTFI took place in Mumbai.
In which year was the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments established?
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Correct answer: D — 2013
PIB (7 Oct 2024): the HLJTFI was established in 2013 to promote trade, investment and economic ties between India and the UAE.
India's UPI is to be interlinked with which UAE national payment platform, as stated after the 12th HLJTFI meeting?
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Correct answer: B — AANI
PIB (7 Oct 2024): interlinking of the two national payment platforms - UPI (India) and AANI (UAE) - to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions.
By which year did Amit Shah say Naxalism will be completely eliminated, at the LWE review meeting on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 2026
PIB (7 Oct 2024): 'Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we will completely eliminate Naxalism by 2026.'
According to the Home Ministry on 7 October 2024, how many Naxalites have been neutralised in Chhattisgarh since January 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 237
PIB (7 Oct 2024): since January 2024, a total of 237 Naxalites have been neutralised, 812 arrested and 723 have surrendered in Chhattisgarh.
The internal committee formed by CBDT in October 2024 will comprehensively review which law?
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Correct answer: A — Income-tax Act, 1961
PIB (7 Oct 2024): CBDT has formed an internal committee to oversee a comprehensive review of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Consider the following about the review of the Income-tax Act announced on 7 October 2024: 1. The internal committee was formed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). 2. 'Compliance Reduction' is one of the four categories in which suggestions are invited. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the committee was formed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Statement 2 is correct: the four categories are simplification of language, litigation reduction, compliance reduction, and redundant/obsolete provisions.
Under ADITI 2.0, launched at DefConnect 4.0 on 7 October 2024, iDEX winners can receive a grant of up to:
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Correct answer: C — Rs 25 crore
PIB (7 Oct 2024): the ADITI scheme offers a grant of up to Rs 25 crore to iDEX winners; DISC 12 offers grants up to Rs 1.50 crore.
Which new initiative was introduced in DISC 12 (Defence India Start-up Challenges), launched on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Medical Innovations and Research Advancement (MIRA)
PIB (7 Oct 2024): DISC 12 introduces the Medical Innovations and Research Advancement (MIRA) initiative, with nine challenges for the medical needs of the Armed Forces.
According to Rajnath Singh at DefConnect 4.0, procurement orders worth how much have been placed for 26 iDEX products?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 1,000 crore
PIB (7 Oct 2024): Rs 1,000 crore procurement orders placed for 26 iDEX products: Shri Rajnath Singh.
Where is the skill centre for which NSDC signed an MoU with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Kandivali, Mumbai
PIB (7 Oct 2024): NSDC partnered with BMC to inaugurate a cutting-edge skill centre in Kandivali, Mumbai; the MoU was signed in the presence of Piyush Goyal.
Which Coal India subsidiary planted 1,46,675 saplings in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, as reported on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — South Eastern Coalfields Limited
PIB (7 Oct 2024): South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary, has planted 1,46,675 saplings across its operational areas in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
At the Textiles Ministry's World Cotton Day 2024 event, industry signed MoUs to promote which Indian cotton brand?
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Correct answer: A — Kasturi Cotton
PIB (7 Oct 2024): industry signed several Memorandum of Understandings to promote the Indian Kasturi Cotton brand.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), which commenced India operations in October 2024, opened its office in:
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Correct answer: C — GIFT City, Gujarat
PIB (7 Oct 2024): ADIA, the UAE's largest sovereign wealth fund, has commenced its India operations after opening its office in the GIFT City.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh on 6 October 2024, how much has been earmarked for a Venture Fund for space start-ups?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 1,000 crore
PIB (6 Oct 2024): Rupees 1,000 crore has been earmarked for Venture Fund to Space StartUps, said Dr Jitendra Singh.
As per Dr Jitendra Singh in October 2024, India's space sector now has about how many start-ups?
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Correct answer: A — 200 plus
PIB (6 Oct 2024): 'From one digit we are now 200 plus StartUps in Space sector.'
Which rocket did Dr Jitendra Singh refer to as India's first private rocket?
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Correct answer: D — Vikram-S
PIB (6 Oct 2024): he referred to India's first private Rocket, Vikram-S.
Which stadium hosted its first international match when India played Bangladesh in the first T20I on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior
Sportstar (6 Oct 2024): the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium was hosting its first international match; AP calls it the newly built Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior.
Which two players made their T20I debuts for India against Bangladesh at Gwalior on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy
AP (6 Oct 2024): the hosts fielded two debutants in pacer Mayank Yadav and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy; Sportstar also names both as debutants.
By what margin did India beat Bangladesh in the first T20I at Gwalior on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Seven wickets
AP and Sportstar (6 Oct 2024): India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets.
Where was the Indian Air Force's 92nd anniversary air show held on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Marina Beach, Chennai
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the IAF air show was held at Marina Beach, Chennai, ahead of its 92nd anniversary.
What was the theme of the IAF's 92nd anniversary celebrations in 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sashakt, Saksham, Atmanirbhar
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the theme for this year was Sashakt, Saksham, Atmanirbhar (Potent, Powerful, Self-reliant); 'Touch the Sky with Glory' is the IAF motto.
Who was the chief guest at the IAF air show at Marina Beach, Chennai, on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — MK Stalin
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Chief Guest for the event was Shri MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
By what margin did India beat Pakistan in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Six wickets
ICC and BBC (6 Oct 2024): India beat Pakistan by six wickets at Dubai.
Who was named Player of the Match in India's win over Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Arundhati Reddy
ICC (6 Oct 2024): Player of the Match Arundhati Reddy spoke to journalists after the game; BBC notes she starred with 3-19.
Where will SAI develop the National Centre of Sports Excellence under its MoU with the Maharashtra Government announced on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Kandivali, Mumbai
PIB (6 Oct 2024): SAI signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra to develop a National Centre of Sports Excellence at Kandivali, Mumbai.
On what terms has the 37-acre Kandivali land been leased to the Sports Authority of India?
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Correct answer: B — 30 years at Re 1 per annum
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the 37-acre land parcel has been leased for 30 years at the rate of Re. 1 per annum to SAI.
SAI's regional administrative centre at Kandivali will have jurisdiction over:
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra, Goa, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
PIB (6 Oct 2024): SAI plans to operate its National Centre of Excellence and regional administrative centre with jurisdiction across Maharashtra, Goa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed on:
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Correct answer: D — 6 October
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the Government of India celebrates World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6th October 2024.
What was the theme of World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024?
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Correct answer: B — #UniquelyCP
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the 2024 theme is '#UniquelyCP', to raise awareness that a person's disability is not their entire identity.
Which ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Muscat, Oman, on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera
PIB (6 Oct 2024): INS Tir, Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera of the First Training Squadron arrived at Muscat, Oman on 05 Oct 24.
The October 2024 port call was which visit of the First Training Squadron to Muscat in the last ten years?
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Correct answer: C — Third
PIB (6 Oct 2024): in the last ten years, this is the third visit of 1TS to Muscat, Oman.
Who, as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, visited Oman from 6 to 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Vice Admiral V Srinivas
PIB (6 Oct 2024): VAdm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, will be on an official visit to Oman from 06 to 09 Oct 24.
The hackathon organised by CMPDI, Ranchi, whose winners were felicitated in October 2024, was on which theme?
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Correct answer: A — Coal Gasification
PIB (6 Oct 2024): MoS Satish Chandra Dubey felicitated the winners of the Hackathon on 'Coal Gasification' organised by CMPDI, during his visit to CMPDI, Ranchi.
Dr Karan Singh was felicitated on 6 October 2024 for completing how many years in public life?
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Correct answer: C — 75
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Vice-President addressed the felicitation ceremony of Dr Karan Singh on completion of 75 years in public life.
According to the Vice-President's address of 6 October 2024, on which date did Dr Karan Singh arrive in Srinagar as Regent?
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Correct answer: D — 20 June 1949
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Vice-President recalled the scene on June 20, 1949, when Dr Karan Singh arrived in Srinagar from Delhi as the Regent, welcomed by Sheikh Abdullah and his Cabinet.
Which instalment of PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi did PM Modi disburse at Washim, Maharashtra, on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 18th
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister disbursed the 18th installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi in Washim, Maharashtra.
What was the approximate value of the 18th PM-KISAN instalment released on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 20,000 crore
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the 18th installment of PM-KISAN was worth about Rs 20,000 crore; Rs 23,300 crore is the total value of all initiatives launched in Washim.
GAUCHIP and MAHISHCHIP, launched by PM Modi in Washim on 5 October 2024, are:
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Correct answer: C — Unified genomic chips for indigenous cattle and buffaloes
PIB (5 Oct 2024): Unified Genomic Chip, GAUCHIP for indigenous cattle and MAHISHCHIP for buffaloes, have been developed along with genotyping services.
How many Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) did PM Modi dedicate to the nation at Washim on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 9,200
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM dedicated to the nation 9,200 FPOs with a combined turnover of around Rs 1,300 crore; 7,500 is the number of AIF projects.
Which instalment of the NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana was launched by PM Modi in Washim on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 5th
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM launched the 5th installment of NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana worth about Rs 2,000 crore.
Projects worth over how much were inaugurated and had foundation stones laid by PM Modi in Thane on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 32,800 crore
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore in Thane, Maharashtra.
What is the approximate cost of the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project whose foundation stone was laid on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 12,200 crore
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone of the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project to be constructed at a cost of around Rs 12,200 crore.
The Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, whose foundation stone was laid on 5 October 2024, runs between:
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Correct answer: A — Chheda Nagar and Anand Nagar, Thane
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone of the Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension from Chheda Nagar to Anand Nagar, Thane, worth around Rs 3,310 crore.
In the NAINA project, whose Phase-1 foundation stone was laid on 5 October 2024, NAINA stands for:
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Correct answer: A — Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone of Phase-1 of the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA) project worth around Rs 2,550 crore.
Which section of Mumbai Metro Line 3 did PM Modi inaugurate on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Aarey JVLR to BKC
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM congratulated the people of Mumbai on the inauguration of the Aarey JVLR to BKC section of Mumbai Metro Line 3, Phase-1.
How many stations does the Aarey JVLR-BKC section of Mumbai Metro Line 3, inaugurated on 5 October 2024, have?
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Correct answer: B — 10, of which 9 are underground
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the BKC to Aarey JVLR section of Mumbai Metro Line-3 will have 10 stations, of which 9 will be underground.
What was the overarching theme of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024, which concluded in New Delhi on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Resource-Geopolitics and Security in the Indo-Pacific
PIB (6 Oct 2024): IPRD-2024, held 3-5 October in New Delhi, had the overarching theme 'Resource-Geopolitics and Security in the Indo-Pacific'.
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) is the annual apex-level strategic dialogue of:
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Correct answer: D — The Indian Navy
PIB (6 Oct 2024): IPRD is the annual apex-level strategic dialogue of the Indian Navy.
Surda Mine, whose operations resumed on 5 October 2024, is operated by Hindustan Copper Limited for mining which metal?
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Correct answer: C — Copper
PIB (5 Oct 2024): resumption of HCL's Surda Mine operation is a significant step towards making the nation self-reliant in copper.
HCL plans to raise the mining capacity of Surda Mine from 0.4 mtpa to what level in the next seven years?
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Correct answer: A — 0.9 mtpa
PIB (5 Oct 2024): HCL has plans to enhance the mining capacity of Surda mine from the current level of 0.4 mtpa to 0.9 mtpa in the next seven years.
In how many phases was polling held for the 90-member Haryana Assembly on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Single phase
ECI via PIB (5 Oct 2024): the single phase polling for 90 Assembly Constituencies in Haryana concluded largely peacefully.
According to the ECI, seizures worth how much were made in Haryana after the announcement of the 2024 Assembly elections?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 75.72 crore
ECI via PIB (5 Oct 2024): seizures worth Rs 75.72 crore were made in Haryana since the announcement of elections, against Rs 19.03 crore in 2019; Rs 31.5 crore was the cash component.
How many Central Observers did the ECI deploy for the Haryana Assembly election held on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 97
ECI via PIB (5 Oct 2024): 97 Central Observers were deployed by the Commission for on-the-field monitoring.
Where is the Banjara Virasat Museum inaugurated by PM Modi on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Poharadevi, Washim
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum in Poharadevi; the Washim release places Poharadevi in Washim, Maharashtra.
At whose samadhis did PM Modi seek blessings during his Washim visit on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM spoke about seeking blessings from Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj at their samadhi.
Who delivered the keynote address at 'The Conclave 2024', organised by Pratidin Media Network in New Delhi on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar
PIB (5 Oct 2024): Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar delivered the keynote address at 'The Conclave 2024' organised by Pratidin Media Network in New Delhi.
When is the Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave, announced by Sarbananda Sonowal on 5 October 2024, scheduled to be held?
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Correct answer: B — Mid-December 2024
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the upcoming Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave is scheduled for mid-December 2024.
Where was the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory inaugurated on 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Hanle, Ladakh
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the MACE Observatory was inaugurated by Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty at Hanle, Ladakh, on 4th October 2024.
At approximately what altitude is the MACE telescope located, making it the highest of its kind in the world?
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Correct answer: A — 4,300 m
PIB (8 Oct 2024): located at an altitude of ~4,300 m, MACE is the highest imaging Cherenkov telescope of its kind in the world.
Which organisation indigenously built the MACE telescope?
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Correct answer: D — Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the telescope is indigenously built by BARC with support from ECIL and other Indian industry partners.
The MACE telescope at Hanle is designed to observe:
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Correct answer: B — High-energy gamma rays
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the MACE telescope will observe high-energy gamma rays, contributing to understanding supernovae, black holes and gamma-ray bursts.
Consider the following about the MACE Observatory inaugurated on 4 October 2024: 1. It was inaugurated by Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy. 2. It is the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary DAE and Chairman AEC, inaugurated it. Statement 2 is incorrect: PIB describes MACE as the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia and the highest of its kind in the world.
Where did DRDO conduct the flight-tests of the 4th-generation VSHORADS on 3 and 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan
PIB (5 Oct 2024): DRDO conducted three flight-tests of the 4th-generation VSHORADS at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on October 03 & 04, 2024.
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed the VSHORADS?
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Correct answer: D — Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
PIB (5 Oct 2024): VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) with other DRDO laboratories and DcPPs.
How many flight-tests of VSHORADS did DRDO conduct on 3 and 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Three
PIB (5 Oct 2024): DRDO successfully conducted three flight-tests of the 4th-generation VSHORADS on October 03 & 04, 2024.
The Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) tested by DRDO in October 2024 is a:
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Correct answer: A — Man Portable Air Defence System
PIB (5 Oct 2024): VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System designed and developed indigenously by RCI.
Where will the 10th India International Science Festival (IISF-2024), the first in the Northeast, be held?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Guwahati
PIB (4 Oct 2024): the 10th edition of IISF will take place at IIT Guwahati from 30 November to 3 December.
Which edition of the India International Science Festival was announced for IIT Guwahati in November-December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 10th
PIB (4 Oct 2024): the 10th edition of IISF will take place at IIT Guwahati from 30 November to 3 December.