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Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who died on 26 December 2024, was born in which village?
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Correct answer: A — Gah, West Punjab
PIB (Cabinet resolution): Dr Manmohan Singh was born on 26 September 1932 in village Gah, West Punjab, in the Punjab province of undivided India.
During which period did Dr Manmohan Singh serve as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
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Correct answer: C — September 1982 to January 1985
PIB (Cabinet resolution): Dr Manmohan Singh was Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from September 1982 to January 1985; November 1976 to April 1980 was his tenure as DEA Secretary and April 1980 to September 1982 as Member Secretary, Planning Commission.
In which year was Dr Manmohan Singh conferred the Padma Vibhushan?
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Correct answer: D — 1987
PIB (Cabinet resolution): Dr Manmohan Singh received the Padma Vibhushan in 1987; 1956 was the Adam Smith Prize, 1993 the Euromoney Finance Minister of the Year award and 1995 the Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award of the Indian Science Congress.
Consider the following statements about Dr Manmohan Singh: 1. He served as India's Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996. 2. He was Chief Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Finance from 1972 to 1976. 3. He received his D.Phil from the University of Cambridge in 1962. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Cabinet resolution): he was Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996 and CEA from 1972 to 1976. Statement 3 is wrong: his D.Phil (1962) was from the University of Oxford; from Cambridge he received the Economics Tripos in 1957.
Osamu Suzuki, who died on 25 December 2024, was instrumental in the formation of Maruti Udyog Limited in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1981
Maruti Suzuki India statement: Osamu Suzuki's foresight and leadership were instrumental in the formation of Maruti Udyog Limited in 1981.
In which year did India confer the Padma Bhushan on Osamu Suzuki?
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Correct answer: D — 2007
Suzuki Motor Corporation notice: among his awards, Osamu Suzuki received the Padma Bhushan from India in March 2007.
What position did Osamu Suzuki hold at Maruti Suzuki India Limited at the time of his death in December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Director and Honorary Chairman
Maruti Suzuki India statement: Osamu Suzuki was Senior Advisor, Suzuki Motor Corporation, and Director & Honorary Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
How many times did Om Prakash Chautala, who died on 20 December 2024, serve as Chief Minister of Haryana?
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Correct answer: C — Five
The Hindu and India Today: Om Prakash Chautala was a five-time Chief Minister of Haryana.
Om Prakash Chautala was the son of which former Deputy Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: B — Chaudhary Devi Lal
The Hindu and India Today: Chautala was the son of former Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhary Devi Lal.
D. Gukesh defeated which player to win the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship?
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Correct answer: B — Ding Liren
FIDE: Gukesh D beat defending champion Ding Liren of China 7.5-6.5 to become the new FIDE World Champion.
Where was the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship match between D. Gukesh and Ding Liren held?
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Correct answer: D — Singapore
FIDE and The Hindu: the match was hosted at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, where Gukesh won the final game on 12 December 2024.
Consider the following statements about D. Gukesh's 2024 World Championship win: 1. He won the match 7.5-6.5. 2. He won the decisive 14th game playing with the white pieces. 3. He broke Garry Kasparov's record as the youngest world champion. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
FIDE: the final score was 7.5-6.5 and Gukesh played black (Ding Liren had white) in Game 14. The Hindu and The Indian Express: he broke Kasparov's youngest-champion record. Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Regional Centre for Biotechnology, two of whose scientists were named EMBO Global Investigators in December 2024, is located in:
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Correct answer: A — Faridabad
PIB (Science & Technology): two of the five India-based new EMBO Global Investigators are from the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad.
The EMBO Global Investigator Network supports young group leaders in which countries?
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Correct answer: B — Chile, India, Singapore and Taiwan
PIB (Science & Technology): the EMBO Global Investigator Network supports young group leaders in Chile, India, Singapore and Taiwan.
S M Krishna, whose passing PM Modi condoled on 10 December 2024, was a former Chief Minister of which state?
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Correct answer: B — Karnataka
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the PM condoled the passing of S M Krishna, former Chief Minister of Karnataka.
On 10 December 2024, Om Birla and parliamentarians paid floral tributes in Samvidhan Sadan to which Bharat Ratna on his birth anniversary?
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Correct answer: A — C. Rajagopalachari
PIB (10 Dec 2024): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to Bharat Ratna Chakravarti Rajagopalachari in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary.
Lachit Borphukan, whose 402nd birth anniversary was marked on 24 November 2024, led the Ahom army to victory in which battle?
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Correct answer: A — Battle of Saraighat (1671)
PIB (MoPSW): Lachit Borphukan is honoured as the hero of the 1671 Battle of Saraighat, where he led the Ahom army to victory against the Mughals.
The Battle of Saraighat, described by Sarbananda Sonowal on 24 November 2024 as one of the greatest river naval battles, was fought on which river?
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Correct answer: C — Brahmaputra
PIB (MoPSW): Sonowal said the Battle of Saraighat stands as one of the greatest naval battles fought on the waterways of the Brahmaputra.
At the 55th IFFI session on Raj Kapoor's centenary, how many of his films did Ranbir Kapoor say had already been restored?
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Correct answer: C — Ten
PIB (IFFI): Ranbir said ten of Raj Kapoor's films had been restored with NFDC, NFAI and the Film Heritage Foundation, for release across India in December 2024.
The special session at 55th IFFI marking Raj Kapoor's centenary featured his grandson and which veteran filmmaker?
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Correct answer: A — Rahul Rawail
PIB (IFFI): the session was attended by Ranbir Kapoor and veteran filmmaker Rahul Rawail; Shekhar Kapur, the Festival Director, was also present.
Dr Harekrushna Mahtab, whose 125th birth anniversary celebration was inaugurated by the President on 21 November 2024, was popularly known as what?
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Correct answer: A — Utkal Keshari
PIB (President's Secretariat; Department of Posts): Dr Harekrushna Mahtab is fondly known as 'Utkal Keshari'.
In which district of Odisha was Harekrushna Mahtab born on 21 November 1899?
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Correct answer: C — Bhadrak
PIB (Department of Posts): Mahtab was born on 21 November 1899 in Agarpara village, Bhadrak district, Odisha.
Who designed the commemorative postage stamp released on the 125th birth anniversary of Harekrushna Mahtab?
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Correct answer: B — Sankha Samanta
PIB (Department of Posts): the commemorative postage stamp was designed by Shri Sankha Samanta.
Which is the highest national award of Guyana, conferred on PM Narendra Modi on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — The Order of Excellence
PIB (PMO): President Irfaan Ali conferred 'The Order of Excellence', Guyana's highest national award, on PM Modi at the State House.
Who conferred the 'Dominica Award of Honour' on PM Modi in Georgetown on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — President Sylvanie Burton
PIB (PMO): Dominica's President Sylvanie Burton conferred the award for Modi's statesmanship and Covid-19 support to Dominica.
Consider the following statements: 1. PM Modi is only the fourth foreign leader to receive Guyana's highest national award. 2. The 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' for PM Modi was announced by Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO) and PMIndia: Modi is only the fourth foreign leader to receive the Order of Excellence; PM Mottley announced the Barbados award during their meeting on 20 November 2024 on the summit sidelines.
On Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2024 at Jamui, PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth over:
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Correct answer: C — ₹6,640 crore
PIB (PMO): projects worth over ₹6,640 crore were inaugurated and their foundation stones laid at Jamui.
To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, PM Modi announced that what would be built in tribal-dominated districts?
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Correct answer: A — Birsa Munda Tribal Gaurav Upvans
PIB (PMO): PM Modi said Birsa Munda Tribal Gaurav Upvans will be built in tribal-dominated districts of the country.
Consider the following about Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2024: 1. PM Modi's main event that day was held at Ulihatu. 2. PM Modi unveiled a commemorative coin and postal stamp in honour of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (PMO): the 2024 event was at Jamui, Bihar; PM Modi was at Ulihatu on the previous year's Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. He unveiled a commemorative coin and stamp. So only 2 is correct.
Which chowk in Delhi did the government decide on 15 November 2024 to rename as 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk'?
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Correct answer: B — Sarai Kale Khan Chowk
PIB (MHA): the government decided to rename Sarai Kale Khan Chowk as 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk'.
Where in New Delhi did Amit Shah unveil a statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on 15 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Baansera Park
PIB (MHA): the statue was unveiled at Baansera Park, New Delhi.
According to Amit Shah on 15 November 2024, how much has the 2024-25 budget provided for tribal development?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1,33,000 crore
PIB (MHA): the 2024-25 budget provides ₹1,33,000 crore for tribal development; ₹28,000 crore was the earlier figure he cited.
Who designed the commemorative postage stamp on the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda released on 15 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sankha Samanta
PIB (Communications): the stamp was designed by Sankha Samanta.
Bhagwan Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan (Great Rebellion) during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 1899-1900
PIB (Communications): Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan from 1899 to 1900.
Children's Day in India, observed on 14 November, marks the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru. In which year was he born?
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Correct answer: C — 1889
NDTV and Mathrubhumi: Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14 November 1889; Children's Day marks his birth anniversary.
Before it was moved to 14 November in 1964, on which date did India observe Children's Day?
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Correct answer: D — 20 November
NDTV and Mathrubhumi: India earlier observed Children's Day on 20 November, the UN's Universal Children's Day, and shifted it to 14 November in 1964.
On 13 November 2024, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Swami Vivekananda Vidya Mandir, Zanda Chowk, at:
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Correct answer: A — Silvassa
PIB (President's Secretariat): the President inaugurated Swami Vivekananda Vidya Mandir, Zanda Chowk at Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
At Silvassa on 13 November 2024, the President noted that the UT's Government Engineering College was started in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2018
PIB (President's Secretariat): the President noted that the Government Engineering College was started in 2018.
In November 2024, PM Modi congratulated Dr Navin Ramgoolam on his election victory as Prime Minister-elect of which country?
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Correct answer: D — Mauritius
PIB (PMO): the PM congratulated Prime Minister-elect Dr Navin Ramgoolam on his historic election victory in Mauritius.
The commemorative stamp on Dada Bhagwan released on 10 November 2024 marked which Janma Jayanti?
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Correct answer: B — 117th
PIB (Communications): the stamp was released during the 117th Janma Jayanti of Dada Bhagwan on 10 November.
Dada Bhagwan, on whom India Post released a stamp in November 2024, was born as:
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Correct answer: A — Ambalal Muljibhai Patel
PIB (Communications): the stamp commemorates Ambalal Muljibhai Patel, widely revered as Dada Bhagwan. (Deepakbhai Desai was present at the release.)
Where was the commemorative stamp on Dada Bhagwan released on 10 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Navlakhi Ground, Vadodara
PIB (Communications): the stamp was released at Navlakhi Ground, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Dada Bhagwan is celebrated for founding which spiritual path?
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Correct answer: C — Akram Vignan
PIB (Communications): Dada Bhagwan is celebrated for founding Akram Vignan.
On which ship did President Droupadi Murmu spend the 'Day at Sea' off Goa on 7 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — INS Vikrant
PIB: the President attended the 'Day at Sea' on board the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
In her address to the fleet on 7 November 2024, the President described India's coastline as:
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Correct answer: C — Over 7,500 km long
PIB (President's Secretariat): 'With a coastline over 7500 kilometer long, India's maritime geography presents several opportunities…'
On 7 November 2024, President Murmu arrived at which naval air station in Goa before embarking INS Vikrant?
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Correct answer: D — INS Hansa
PIB (MoD): the President arrived at INS Hansa (Naval Air Station at Goa) and was received by CNS Adm Dinesh K Tripathi.
Consider the following about the President's 'Day at Sea' (7 November 2024): 1. It was her maiden visit to Indian Navy ships at sea. 2. INS Vikrant was operating in the company of 15 frontline warships and submarines. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoD): INS Vikrant operated with 15 frontline warships and submarines, and this was the President's maiden visit to Indian Navy ships at sea. Both are correct.
In November 2024, PM Modi congratulated whom on election as the President of Botswana?
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Correct answer: B — Duma Boko
PIB (PMO): the PM congratulated Mr. Duma Boko on his election as the President of Botswana.
Duma Boko, congratulated by PM Modi on 3 November 2024, was elected President of which country?
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Correct answer: D — Botswana
PIB (PMO): Duma Boko was elected President of Botswana.
The Yonex Sunrise All India Sub Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament, whose winners Sonowal felicitated on 2 November 2024, was held in:
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Correct answer: C — Dibrugarh
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the tournament was held in Dibrugarh, Assam, organised by the Dibrugarh District Sports Association.
When was the Yonex Sunrise All India Sub Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament held in Dibrugarh in 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 25–30 October
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the tournament was held from October 25 to 30.
According to the Union Home Minister's release of 31 October 2024, which birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was marked that day?
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Correct answer: B — 149th
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: Amit Shah paid tribute to Sardar Patel 'on the occasion of his 149th birth anniversary today'.
On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2024, the PM said Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year, starting that day, would be celebrated across the country for how long?
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Correct answer: D — Two years
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: 'Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year, starting today, will be celebrated as a festival across the country for the next 2 years.'
The PM said the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2024 programme at Ekta Nagar gave a 'place of pride' to which fort?
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Correct answer: A — Raigad
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: 'I am glad that this year's Rashtriya Ekta Diwas programme gave a place of pride to Raigad.' The image of Raigad Fort of Maharashtra was visible in Ekta Nagar.
Consider the following about 31 October 2024: 1. At the Statue of Unity, the PM administered the Ekta Diwas pledge and witnessed the Ekta Diwas Parade. 2. President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Sardar Patel at Rashtrapati Bhavan and visited Sardar Patel Chowk in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the PM administered the pledge and witnessed the parade at Kevadia; the President paid tributes at Rashtrapati Bhavan and visited Sardar Patel Chowk.
T P Gopalan (TPG) Nambiar, who died on 31 October 2024, was the founder of which business group?
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Correct answer: A — BPL Group
BusinessLine and The New Indian Express (PTI), 31 Oct 2024: BPL Group founder T P Gopalan Nambiar died on Thursday.
Where did BPL founder TPG Nambiar die on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
BusinessLine and The New Indian Express (PTI), Bengaluru, 31 Oct 2024: 'he died at home at about 10.15 am'.
In which city is the Gandhi Memorial Camp College, where Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 'Mata Saraswati Auditorium' on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Jammu
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the Minister inaugurated the auditorium at Gandhi Memorial Camp College at Jammu.
Consider the following about Dr Jitendra Singh's remarks at Jammu on 31 October 2024: 1. He said the government had decided to organise StartUp exhibitions across the country. 2. He said one such exhibition would be held in Srinagar soon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the government has decided to organise StartUp exhibitions across the country; one will be held in Srinagar soon.
Consider the following about the MoPSW's Rashtriya Ekta Diwas event on 31 October 2024: 1. All organisations of the ministry virtually took the pledge after Sarbananda Sonowal read it out. 2. The event began with Sonowal performing 'Pad Puja' by offering floral tributes to an image of Sardar Patel. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoPSW), 31 Oct 2024: all organisations virtually took the pledge after the Union Minister read it out; the event started with Sonowal doing 'Pad Puja' with floral tributes to Sardar Patel's image.
On 30 October 2024, PM Modi paid tributes to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on the occasion of his:
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Correct answer: D — Guru Pooja
PIB, 30 Oct 2024: the PM paid tributes to Shri Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on the occasion of his Guru Pooja.
In the 115th Mann Ki Baat (27 October 2024), the PM warned citizens about which type of fraud?
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Correct answer: B — Digital arrest
PIB, 27 Oct 2024 (Mann Ki Baat): 'The conversation you just heard pertains to the fraud of Digital Arrest.'
According to Mann Ki Baat of 27 October 2024, Bhagwan Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary year was to begin on:
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Correct answer: D — 15 November 2024
PIB, 27 Oct 2024 (Mann Ki Baat): Bhagwan Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary year will begin from the 15th of November.
In Mann Ki Baat (27 October 2024), the PM referred to the inauguration of Asia's largest imaging telescope 'MACE'. Where is it?
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Correct answer: A — Hanle, Ladakh
PIB, 27 Oct 2024 (Mann Ki Baat): 'this month, we inaugurated Asia's largest Imaging Telescope MACE in Hanle, Ladakh.'
Why was the 'Run for Unity' in 2024 held on 29 October instead of on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (31 October)?
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Correct answer: C — Deepawali
PIB, 27 Oct 2024: on account of Deepawali, Run for Unity will be held on the 29th of October, i.e. Tuesday.
In October 2024, PM Modi congratulated GM Arjun Erigaisi for crossing which mark in live chess ratings?
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Correct answer: B — 2800
PIB, 27 Oct 2024: the PM congratulated Arjun Erigaisi for crossing the 2800 mark in live chess ratings.
On 27 October 2024, President Droupadi Murmu paid tributes at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the birth anniversary of which former President?
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Correct answer: C — K.R. Narayanan
PIB (President's Secretariat), 27 Oct 2024: the President paid floral tributes to Shri K.R. Narayanan, former President of India, on his birth anniversary.
Where did Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar address the 21st International Conclave of Krishnaguru International Spiritual Youth Society on 27 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Guwahati
PIB (VP Secretariat), 27 Oct 2024: the VP addressed the conclave at the College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati.
Which term did the Vice-President use on 27 October 2024 for the phase unfolding in the North East?
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Correct answer: C — Purvodaya
PIB (VP Secretariat), 27 Oct 2024: 'We are seeing a phase of Purvodaya that was never imagined.'