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The Occupational Shortage Index launched by the Labour Ministry on 29 January 2025 is based on which data source?
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Correct answer: D — Quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey data
PIB 2097431: the OSI is based on ILO methodology and quarterly PLFS data.
How many registrations did the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (2025) receive?
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Correct answer: B — 3.56 crore
PIB 2096983: PPC 2025 received 3.56 crore registrations; the 7th edition had 2.26 crore.
In which year did Pariksha Pe Charcha begin?
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Correct answer: B — 2018
PIB 2096983: since its beginning in 2018, PPC has grown into a nationwide movement.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025's nationwide 'Jan Andolan' activities began on 12 January 2025, which is observed as:
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Correct answer: D — National Youth Day
PIB 2096983: the activities were conducted from 12 January 2025 (National Youth Day).
Which helpline number for children was showcased on the WCD Ministry's Republic Day 2025 tableau?
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Correct answer: C — 1098
PIB 2096419: the tableau showcased Women Helpline (181) and Child Helpline (1098).
Which of the following schemes was showcased on the WCD Ministry's Republic Day 2025 tableau?
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Correct answer: A — Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
PIB 2096419: schemes shown included One Stop Centre, Women Helpline, Child Helpline and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
What capacity ashram did the Uttar Pradesh government set up in the Maha Kumbh area for senior citizens from old age homes?
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Correct answer: B — 100 beds
PIB 2096571: an ashram with a 100-bed capacity was established in the Kumbh area for senior citizens living in old age homes.
About how many senior citizens from old age homes had taken a dip at the Sangam by Republic Day 2025, according to the Culture Ministry release?
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Correct answer: B — About 450
PIB 2096571: around 450 senior citizens from different parts of the state had reached Maha Kumbh and taken a dip at the Sangam.
Which school won first prize in the Pipe Band – Girls category of the National School Band Competition 6.0?
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Correct answer: B — PM SHRI KGBV Patamda, Jharkhand
PIB 2096287: PM SHRI KGBV Patamda, Purbi Singhbhum, Jharkhand won first prize; Bhonsala Military School Girls, Nashik came second.
For the first time, three government school bands were set to perform at the Republic Day Parade 2025. Which states were they from?
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Correct answer: A — Jharkhand, Sikkim and Karnataka
PIB 2096083: school bands from Jharkhand (KGBV Patamda), Sikkim (West Point, Gangtok) and Karnataka (KV No. 2 Belagavi Cantt.) were to perform.
'Digi Vidya', under which smart classrooms were inaugurated in Jharkhand on 24 January 2025, is a CSR initiative of which group?
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Correct answer: B — Coal India subsidiaries
PIB 2095895: Digi Vidya is a CSR initiative of Coal India's subsidiaries.
How many government schools were upgraded with smart classrooms in the first phase of Coal India's Digi Vidya initiative?
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Correct answer: C — 272
PIB 2095895: 272 government schools were upgraded with smart classrooms in the first phase.
How many new employees were enrolled under the ESI Scheme in November 2024, as per ESIC's provisional payroll data?
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Correct answer: B — 16.07 lakh
PIB 2095848: 16.07 lakh new employees were added in November 2024, against 15.92 lakh in November 2023.
What share of new ESI registrations in November 2024 belonged to the age group of up to 25 years?
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Correct answer: C — About 47%
PIB 2095848: 7.57 lakh employees, around 47.11% of total registrations, were up to 25 years of age.
From where was the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme launched on 22 January 2015?
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Correct answer: A — Panipat, Haryana
PIB 2095231: PM Narendra Modi launched BBBP on 22 January 2015 from Panipat, Haryana.
According to the Health Minister at the BBBP 10-year event, India's Maternal Mortality Rate has fallen since 2014 from 130 to how many deaths per lakh live births?
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Correct answer: C — 97
PIB 2095231: MMR decreased from 130 to 97 deaths per lakh live births, and IMR from 39 to 28 per 1,000 live births.
Consider the following about Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP): 1. It was launched in 2015 from Panipat, Haryana. 2. It is a joint effort of the Ministries of Women and Child Development, Education, and Health and Family Welfare. 3. The Mission Vatsalya Portal was launched at its 10-year celebration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2095231: BBBP was launched in 2015 from Panipat by three ministries; the Mission Vatsalya Portal was launched at the 22 January 2025 event.
The Vidyadhiraja Vidyapeetom Sainik School, inaugurated on 22 January 2025, is in which district of Kerala?
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Correct answer: D — Alappuzha
PIB 2095125: Rajnath Singh inaugurated the school in Alappuzha district of Kerala.
How many new Sainik Schools are being set up in partnership mode, of which the Alappuzha school is one?
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Correct answer: A — 100
PIB 2095125: the school is among 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode, besides 33 existing ones.
To what level has India's social protection coverage doubled, as acknowledged at the ISSA seminar in New Delhi in January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 48.8%
PIB 2094922: India's progress in doubling social protection coverage to 48.8% was acknowledged at the forum.
With which international organisation did the Labour Ministry and ESIC host the January 2025 seminar on social security for informal-sector workers?
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Correct answer: A — International Social Security Association
PIB 2094922: the seminar was hosted by the Ministry of Labour and Employment and ESIC in collaboration with the International Social Security Association (ISSA).
The KOICA-assisted project 'Strengthening Vocational Education and Training in Mechatronics in India', for which notes were exchanged on 20 January 2025, will be implemented by NCERT at which institute?
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Correct answer: D — RIE Bhopal
PIB 2095225: NCERT will implement the project at the Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Bhopal.
Consider the following statements about India–Korea development cooperation: 1. The NCERT mechatronics project is the first KOICA-assisted project in India. 2. Korea was designated India's ODA partner in October 2016. 3. India–Korea ties were upgraded to a Special Strategic Partnership in 2018. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2095225: it is the first KOICA-assisted project in India and Korea became an ODA partner in October 2016; the Special Strategic Partnership dates from 2015, not 2018.
Who signed the Exchange of Notes for the KOICA mechatronics project on behalf of the Government of India on 20 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Manisha Sinha
PIB 2095225: Manisha Sinha, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, signed for India.
In which city did the Divya Kala Mela conclude on 19 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Vadodara
PIB 2094376: the closing ceremony was held at Akota Stadium, Vadodara.
Which organisation's CMD said the Vadodara Divya Kala Mela of January 2025 was the 23rd such fair?
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Correct answer: B — NDFDC
PIB 2094376: NDFDC CMD Navin Shah said this was the 23rd fair.
At which CIPET centre were a Centre for Skilling and Technical Support and a Plastic Waste Management Centre inaugurated on 19 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bhagalpur
PIB 2094373: the Centre for Skilling and Technical Support and the Plastic Waste Management Centre are at Bhagalpur.
Which facility was inaugurated at CIPET Ahmedabad by J.P. Nadda on 19 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Calibration Laboratory
PIB 2094373: Nadda inaugurated the Calibration Laboratory at CIPET Ahmedabad; the hostel is at Madurai and the waste centre at Bhagalpur.
What monthly stipend does NIXI's Internet Governance Internship (launched January 2025) offer interns?
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Correct answer: A — ₹20,000
PIB (MeitY): a fixed stipend of ₹20,000 per month is provided to interns.
Consider the following statements about NIXI's Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme: 1. It has two parallel tracks of six months and three months. 2. It was launched by MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan, who is also NIXI's Chairman. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the bi-annual internship has six-month and three-month tracks, and it was launched by S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, and Chairman, NIXI.
Where did the Ministry of Mines open the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Exhibition on 18 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sun Temple, Konark
PIB (Ministry of Mines): the DMF Exhibition was set up at the Sun Temple, Konark, with the Government of Odisha.
What was the theme of the DMF Exhibition held at Konark from 18 to 21 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Empowering Communities by Sustainable Development
PIB: the exhibition's theme was "Empowering Communities by Sustainable Development".
How many stalls did the DMF Exhibition at Konark (January 2025) feature?
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Correct answer: D — 18
PIB: the exhibition featured 18 stalls showcasing DMF-supported SHGs, GSI, HCL, NALCO, HZL/Vedanta and the Odisha Government.
The National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR), inaugurated on 17 January 2025, is located in:
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Correct answer: A — Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
PIB (MoSJE): Union Minister Virendra Kumar inaugurated NIMHR in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.
Under which department has the National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation, Sehore been established?
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Correct answer: C — Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
PIB: the institute was established under the aegis of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), with an initial project cost of ₹127 crore.
Which school won first prize in the 25th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2023-24 for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas?
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Correct answer: A — JNV Chandrapur, Maharashtra
PIB (Parliamentary Affairs): Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chandrapur, Maharashtra (Pune Region) won first prize.
Where was the prize distribution of the 25th National Youth Parliament Competition for JNVs held on 16 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building
PIB: the function was held at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.
How many PMAY-G houses were allotted to families of Madhya Pradesh at the Vidisha event on 15 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 8.21 lakh
PIB: 8.21 lakh families received PMAY-G houses (8,21,190), to be built at ₹12,636 crore.
In which district of Madhya Pradesh did Shivraj Singh Chouhan hand over 8.21 lakh PMAY-G house allotments on 15 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Vidisha
PIB: the mega event began with Kanya Pujan in Vidisha, with CM Mohan Yadav present.
The foundation stone of a new Composite Regional Centre (CRC) building for Divyangjan was laid on 15 January 2025 at:
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Correct answer: D — Jamdoli, Jaipur
PIB: Dr Virendra Kumar laid the foundation stone of the CRC building in Jamdoli, Jaipur.
What is the estimated cost of the new CRC building at Jamdoli, Jaipur?
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Correct answer: B — ₹30 crore
PIB: the new CRC building will be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹30 crore.
Which edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha closed its registrations on 14 January 2025 with over 3.5 crore applications?
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Correct answer: B — 8th
PIB (MoE): registration for the 8th edition of PPC concluded with over 3.5 crore applications.
On which portal were registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 hosted?
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Correct answer: A — MyGov.in
PIB: the online registration for PPC 2025 was hosted on the MyGov.in portal from 14 December 2024 to 14 January 2025.
National Youth Day, observed on 12 January, commemorates the birth anniversary of:
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Correct answer: B — Swami Vivekananda
PIB: National Youth Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Where was the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 held, in which the PM participated on 12 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PIB: the PM participated in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
How many young leaders did the PM engage with at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 3,000
PIB: the PM engaged with 3,000 dynamic young leaders from across India.
Consider the following statements about the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025: 1. It was organised by the Department of Youth Affairs from 10 to 12 January 2025. 2. The PM released a compilation of best essays written on ten themes. 3. It was held as part of the National Youth Festival 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoYAS): all three statements are correct.
Where was the Ministry of Women and Child Development's Chintan Shivir held from 10 to 12 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Udaipur
PIB (WCD): the Chintan Shivir was organised during 10–12 January 2025 at Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Which of the following was NOT among the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development discussed at the Udaipur Chintan Shivir?
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Correct answer: D — Mission Indradhanush
PIB: Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti were discussed; Mission Indradhanush is a Health Ministry immunisation scheme.
At the Udaipur Chintan Shivir, States were briefed on which campaign aimed at improving nutritional outcomes?
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Correct answer: A — Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan
PIB: States were informed about the Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan, which aims to improve nutritional outcomes.
How many States and Union Territories sent delegations to the Ministry of Women and Child Development's Chintan Shivir at Udaipur in January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 32
PIB (WCD): delegations from 32 States and UTs, including 16 State Ministers, took part.
The International Symposium on Interpreter Education and Research held on 12 January 2025 was organised by ISLRTC in collaboration with which university?
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Correct answer: A — Jawaharlal Nehru University
PIB: ISLRTC organised the symposium with the Linguistic Empowerment Cell of JNU, at JNU, New Delhi.
ISLRTC, which organised an international symposium on interpreter education on 12 January 2025, works in the field of:
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Correct answer: B — Indian Sign Language
PIB: ISLRTC is the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre; the symposium advanced accessible communication for the Deaf community.
Dr Brenda Nicodemus, a guest lecturer at the ISLRTC International Symposium on 12 January 2025, is Professor Emerita at which university?
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Correct answer: C — Gallaudet University
PIB: Dr Brenda Nicodemus is Professor Emerita at Gallaudet University, USA.
The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), whose new auditorium was inaugurated on 11 January 2025, is located in:
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Correct answer: A — Pune
PIB: the Minister inaugurated an auditorium of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.
What is the seating capacity of FTII's new Cinema Theatre cum Auditorium inaugurated on 11 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 586
PIB: the auditorium has 586 seats.
Which feature of FTII's new auditorium is believed to be the first of its kind, with a patent filed for it?
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Correct answer: B — A horizontally movable 50 ft x 20 ft screen
PIB: the horizontally movable screen, 50 ft wide and 20 ft high, is believed to be the first of its kind; FTII has filed for a patent.
Under which Union Ministry does FTII function as an autonomous society?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
PIB: FTII is an autonomous institute registered as a society under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
From how many participants were the 3,000 young leaders of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 selected?
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Correct answer: A — Over 30 lakh
PIB (MoYAS): 3,000 young leaders were chosen from a pool of over 30 lakh participants.
Who inaugurated Day 2 of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue on 11 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mansukh Mandaviya
PIB (MoYAS): Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Dialogue on Day 2.
Youth volunteers of which platform were credited by Mansukh Mandaviya with organising the reimagined National Youth Festival 2025?
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Correct answer: B — MY Bharat
PIB (MoYAS): Dr Mandaviya commended the youth volunteers of the My Bharat Platform for organising the reimagined National Youth Festival.
At Day 2 of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, Anand Mahindra and Palki Sharma discussed which topic?
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Correct answer: C — AI as Audacity and Integrity
PIB (MoYAS): Palki Sharma and Anand Mahindra discussed 'AI as Audacity and Integrity' for young leaders.
On 9 January 2025, the Animal Welfare Board of India signed an MoU with which institution to train Honorary Animal Welfare Representatives?
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Correct answer: B — NALSAR University of Law
PIB (FAHD): AWBI entered into an MoU with NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.
As announced by AWBI in January 2025, the Animal Welfare Fortnight is observed during which period?
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Correct answer: C — 14–30 January
PIB (FAHD): AWBI to celebrate Animal Welfare Fortnight from 14 to 30 January 2025.
In which city was the 23rd Divya Kala Mela inaugurated on 9 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Vadodara
PIB (MoSJE): B.L. Verma inaugurated the 23rd Divya Kala Mela at Akota Stadium, Vadodara, Gujarat.
At the inauguration of the 23rd Divya Kala Mela, loans worth ₹1 crore were distributed to how many Divyangjans from Gujarat?
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Correct answer: A — 30
PIB (MoSJE): loans worth ₹1 crore were distributed to 30 Divyangjans from Gujarat.
According to B.L. Verma at the Divya Kala Mela, the categories of disability under government schemes have been increased from 7 to how many?
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Correct answer: D — 21
PIB (MoSJE): the categories of disability under government schemes have been increased from 7 to 21.
Which edition of the India–EU Human Rights Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 11th
MEA joint press release: the 11th India–EU Human Rights Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 8 January 2025.
When was the India–EU Human Rights Dialogue held before its January 2025 round?
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Correct answer: D — July 2022
MEA: the sides exchanged views on developments since the last Dialogue in July 2022.
At the 11th India–EU Human Rights Dialogue, which position did India reiterate?
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Correct answer: A — Recognition of the Right to Development as a distinct, universal, inalienable and fundamental human right
MEA: India reiterated its stand on recognition of the Right to Development as a distinct, universal, inalienable and fundamental human right; the EU reiterated its opposition to capital punishment.
Who was the Guest of Honour at the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held in Bhubaneswar on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Dev Pragad
MEA: Dr Dev Pragad, CEO of Newsweek, was the Guest of Honour at the Youth PBD on 8 January 2025.
What was the theme of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held in Bhubaneswar in January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat
MEA: the theme of the 18th PBD was 'Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat'.
Consider the following statements about Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), as per MEA: 1. PBD is celebrated on 9 January every year. 2. Since the 2015 revision of its format, the main PBD Convention is held every alternate year. 3. The 18th PBD Convention in Bhubaneswar was the first PBD held in Eastern India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
MEA: PBD is celebrated on 9 January every year; the format was revised in 2015 with the main convention every alternate year; the 2025 convention was the first PBD in Eastern India.
Which district won the Gold Cup at the 63rd Kerala State School Kalolsavam that concluded on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Thrissur
KITE results, The Hindu and Onmanorama: Thrissur won with 1,008 points, one ahead of Palakkad.
Before its 2025 win at the Kerala School Kalolsavam, in which year had Thrissur last won the Gold Cup?
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Correct answer: D — 1999
The Hindu and Onmanorama: Thrissur won after a gap of 26 years; its previous title came in 1999.
Which city hosted the 63rd Kerala State School Kalolsavam, which concluded at its Central Stadium on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Thiruvananthapuram
The Hindu and Onmanorama: the closing ceremony was held at Central Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram; the KITE results portal is titled 'Kerala State School Kalolsavam 2024-25 Thiruvananthapuram'.