CG Vyapam Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Under the India–Sri Lanka Joint Statement of 16 December 2024, how many Sri Lankan civil servants are to be trained over five years through India's National Centre for Good Governance?
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Correct answer: B — 1,500
PIB (PMO): the leaders agreed to organise focused training of 1500 Sri Lankan civil servants across ministries and departments over a period of five years through the National Centre for Good Governance in India.
In the India–Sri Lanka Joint Statement of December 2024, the leaders agreed that officials should work towards the early recommencement of the passenger ferry service between:
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Correct answer: B — Rameshwaram and Talaimannar
PIB (PMO): while expressing satisfaction at the resumption of the Nagapattinam–Kankesanthurai ferry, the leaders agreed that officials should work towards the early recommencement of the passenger ferry service between Rameshwaram and Talaimannar.
Consider the following statements about the India–Sri Lanka Joint Statement of 16 December 2024: 1. The leaders agreed to take steps towards implementing the solar power project in Sampur. 2. India extended USD 20.66 million to settle payments due for projects completed under existing Lines of Credit. 3. The leaders decided to support the development of Hambantota as a regional energy and industrial hub. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (PMO): statements 1 and 2 are in the joint statement. Statement 3 is incorrect: the leaders decided to support the development of Trincomalee, not Hambantota, as a regional energy and industrial hub.
Ustad Zakir Hussain, whose death the Prime Minister condoled on 16 December 2024, was a maestro of which instrument?
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Correct answer: B — Tabla
PIB (PMO): the Prime Minister condoled the passing of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, saying he brought the tabla to the global stage.
According to his family, Ustad Zakir Hussain died in San Francisco from complications of which condition?
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Correct answer: D — Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
The Hindu and Hindustan Times: his family said Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, at the age of 73.
Vijay Diwas, observed every year on 16 December, commemorates India's victory in the war of which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1971
PIB (Defence): Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 16 December every year to commemorate India's historic victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
Where did Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh lay a wreath on Vijay Diwas, 16 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — National War Memorial, New Delhi
PIB (Defence): to mark the day, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi and paid homage to the bravehearts.
Consider the following statements about Vijay Diwas 2024: 1. President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in paying homage to the soldiers of the 1971 war. 2. Vijay Diwas commemorates India's victory over Pakistan. 3. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi laid a wreath at the National War Memorial. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Defence): the President led the nation in paying homage; the day commemorates India's historic victory over Pakistan; and COAS General Upendra Dwivedi was among those who laid wreaths. All three statements are correct.
What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 1.89%
PIB (Commerce & Industry): the annual rate of inflation based on the all-India WPI was 1.89% (provisional) for November 2024 over November 2023.
Consider the following statements about WPI data for November 2024: 1. WPI Food Index inflation was 11.59%. 2. The Fuel & Power group recorded negative annual inflation. 3. The WPI series uses 2011-12 as its base year. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 and 3 only
PIB (Commerce & Industry): Food Index inflation in November 2024 was 8.92% (11.59% was the October 2024 figure), so statement 1 is incorrect. Fuel & Power recorded −5.83%, and the base year is 2011-12, so statements 2 and 3 are correct.
India's total exports (merchandise and services combined) for April–November 2024 were estimated at:
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Correct answer: C — USD 536.25 billion
PIB (Commerce & Industry): India's total exports during April–November 2024 are estimated at USD 536.25 billion, a growth of 7.61%. USD 284.31 billion is merchandise exports alone, USD 498.33 billion the April–November 2023 total, and USD 619.20 billion the total imports.
Which merchandise export category grew by 54.72% in November 2024 compared with November 2023?
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Correct answer: A — Electronic goods
PIB (Commerce & Industry): electronic goods exports increased by 54.72% from USD 2.24 billion to USD 3.47 billion. Rice grew 95.18%, engineering goods 13.75% and marine products 17.82%.
Under the CGMFPFED–NCOL MoU signed on 16 December 2024, organic-certified forest produce from Chhattisgarh will be promoted under which brand?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Organics
PIB (Cooperation): organic-certified products from Chhattisgarh, including wild forest honey, tamarind, cashew, chironji, mahua and coarse grains, will be promoted under the brand 'Bharat Organics' in national and international markets.
Under the Chhattisgarh–NDDB dairy agreement of December 2024, the number of dairy cooperative societies in the state will grow from 650 to:
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Correct answer: C — 3,850
PIB (Cooperation): under the partnership, the number of dairy cooperative societies will grow from the current 650 to 3,850, with an additional 3,200 multipurpose primary dairy cooperative societies.
Consider the following statements about the Chhattisgarh–NDDB dairy agreement: 1. Milk collection capacity will rise from 79,000 kg to 5 lakh kg per day. 2. NDDB will charge technical service fees for dairy plants and cattle feed plants. 3. The project will be funded through Central schemes, NABARD loans and State Government contributions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Cooperation): milk collection will rise from 79,000 kg to 5 lakh kg per day, and funding will come from Central schemes, NABARD loans and the State Government. Statement 2 is incorrect: NDDB will provide managerial support without charging any technical service fees.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to which State Police force in Raipur on 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Chhattisgarh Police
PIB (Home Affairs): Amit Shah presented the prestigious 'President's Colour' to the Chhattisgarh Police in Raipur on 15 December 2024.
The Chhattisgarh Police earned the President's Colour within how many years of its establishment?
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Correct answer: C — 25
PIB (Home Affairs): Amit Shah commended the Chhattisgarh Police for earning this honour within just 25 years of its establishment, in its silver jubilee year.
India defeated which team in the final of the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 hockey on 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — China
Hockey India and FIH: India beat China 1-1 (3-2 in the shootout) in the final to defend the Women's Junior Asia Cup title.
Where was the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 hockey tournament held?
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Correct answer: C — Muscat
FIH: the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 was held at Muscat (Oman) from 7 to 15 December 2024.
Consider the following statements about India's Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 win: 1. The final ended 1-1 and India won the shootout 3-2. 2. Deepika finished as the tournament's top scorer with 12 goals. 3. The win sealed India's place in the FIH Junior World Cup 2025, to be held in Malaysia. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Hockey India: the final ended 1-1 (3-2 SO) and Deepika was top scorer with 12 goals. Statement 3 is incorrect: the FIH Junior World Cup 2025 is to be held in Chile.
What was the overarching theme of the fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries held in Delhi from 13 to 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment and Skilling – Leveraging the Demographic Dividend
PIB (PMO): the conference included discussions around the overarching theme of 'Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment and Skilling – Leveraging the Demographic Dividend'.
At the National Conference of Chief Secretaries in December 2024, the Prime Minister directed States to explore Viability Gap Funding for which purpose?
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Correct answer: C — Recycling of e-waste
PIB (PMO): the PM directed the States to explore concepts of Viability Gap Funding for recycling of e-waste, since digital waste will increase in a technology-driven society.
In which city did Union Home Minister Amit Shah attend the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics 2024 on 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Jagdalpur
Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics 2024 as chief guest in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh.
The 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme for villages, highlighted by Amit Shah at the Bastar Olympics closing ceremony in December 2024, is a scheme of which State Government?
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Correct answer: A — Chhattisgarh
At the Jagdalpur ceremony, Amit Shah highlighted the Chhattisgarh Government's 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme as an initiative to transform villages.
In December 2024, the RBI raised the limit for collateral-free agricultural loans per borrower to:
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh
PIB (Agriculture): the existing collateral-free agricultural loan limit of ₹1.6 lakh per borrower has been raised to ₹2 lakh, effective 1 January 2025.
Consider the following statements about the RBI's revised collateral-free agricultural loan limit: 1. The limit also applies to loans for allied activities. 2. The revised limit is effective from 1 April 2025. 3. The Modified Interest Subvention Scheme offers loans up to ₹3 lakh at a 4% effective interest rate. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Agriculture): the limit covers agricultural loans including allied activities, and the MISS offers loans up to ₹3 lakh at a 4% effective rate. Statement 2 is incorrect: the change is effective from 1 January 2025.
Small and marginal farmers, expected to benefit most from the RBI's December 2024 increase in the collateral-free agricultural loan limit, make up over what share of the farm sector?
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Correct answer: D — 86%
The Agriculture Ministry said the move would benefit small and marginal farmers, who make up over 86% of the sector.
National Energy Conservation Day is observed in India every year on:
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Correct answer: A — 14 December
PIB (Power): National Energy Conservation Day is commemorated in India on December 14 every year.
Which body confers the National Energy Conservation Awards presented on National Energy Conservation Day?
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Correct answer: D — Bureau of Energy Efficiency
PIB (Power): the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) are an initiative of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.
In which year was National Energy Conservation Day introduced in India?
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Correct answer: B — 1991
PIB (Power): introduced in 1991, the day is championed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency; the NECA were instituted the same year.
How many resolutions did PM Narendra Modi present in the Lok Sabha on 14 December 2024 during the special discussion on 75 years of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: C — 11
Inspired by the spirit of the Constitution, the Prime Minister presented 11 resolutions for India's future.
What was the first of the resolutions presented by PM Modi in the Lok Sabha on 14 December 2024 on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: D — Citizens and government must fulfil their duties
The first resolution was that whether citizens or the government, all must fulfil their duties.
Raj Kapoor, whose 100th birth anniversary was marked on 14 December 2024, made his directorial debut with which film?
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Correct answer: A — Aag
Raj Kapoor's directorial debut Aag (1948) marked the beginning of RK Films.
In which year did Raj Kapoor, whose birth centenary was celebrated in December 2024, receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
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Correct answer: C — 1988
Raj Kapoor received the Padma Bhushan in 1971 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1988.
Raj Kapoor, whose 100th birth anniversary fell on 14 December 2024, was born in 1924 in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Peshawar
Raj Kapoor was born on 14 December 1924 in Peshawar, now in Pakistan, the son of Prithviraj Kapoor.
The 'District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India' report released on 13 December 2024 analysed flood and drought risks across how many districts?
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Correct answer: B — 698
PIB (Science & Technology): the report contains an in-depth analysis of flood and drought risks across 698 districts in India and was released on 13 December 2024 at IIT Delhi.
Which institutions developed the 'District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India' report released in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and CSTEP Bengaluru
PIB (Science & Technology): the report was developed by IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and CSTEP Bengaluru, supported by DST in collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
According to the District-level Climate Risk Assessment report (December 2024), which of the following districts is NOT among the 11 districts at 'Very High' risk of both flood and drought?
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Correct answer: D — Barmer
PIB (Science & Technology): the 11 dual-risk districts are Patna (Bihar); Alappuzha (Kerala); Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, South Salmara Mankachar and Golaghat (Assam); Kendrapara (Odisha); and Murshidabad, Nadia and Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal). Barmer is not on the list.
According to the Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study released in December 2024, a 40-minute daily yoga routine can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by approximately:
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Correct answer: C — 40%
PIB (Science & Technology): the study found that a 40-minute daily yoga routine with standard lifestyle interventions can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by approximately 40%. 28% and 32% are the figures for earlier lifestyle and lifestyle-plus-metformin trials.
The 'Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study' on yoga, released on 13 December 2024, was initiated by which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India
PIB (Science & Technology): the study was initiated by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) and released by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study (December 2024): 1. It was conducted over three years across five centres in India. 2. It involved nearly 1,000 prediabetic individuals. 3. The yoga routine tested lasted 60 minutes a day. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Science & Technology): the study ran over three years across five centres with nearly 1,000 prediabetic individuals. Statement 3 is incorrect: the routine was 40 minutes a day.
What is 'Rajmarg Saathi', announced by NHAI in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Upgraded route patrolling vehicles for national highways
PIB (Road Transport & Highways): NHAI's guidelines include specifications for new Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) named 'Rajmarg Saathi'.
Under NHAI's guidelines, a 'Rajmarg Saathi' route patrolling vehicle is to be replaced after:
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Correct answer: C — 3,00,000 km or 3 years
PIB (Road Transport & Highways): the RPV shall be replaced with a new one once it has exceeded a run of 3,00,000 km or has been in operation for three years.
Road distress data captured by AI dashcams on 'Rajmarg Saathi' vehicles will be integrated with which NHAI application?
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Correct answer: B — NHAI One
PIB (Road Transport & Highways): the road distress data shall be collected weekly by NHAI and integrated with the NHAI One application for more efficient maintenance.
How many direct selling entities were issued notices by the CCPA for violating the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, as announced on 13 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 17
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the CCPA issued notices to 17 entities found violating the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021; 13 of them are under investigation.
In which year were the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules notified by the Government of India?
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Correct answer: C — 2021
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the Government notified the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, establishing a framework to regulate direct selling entities.
Which of the following is NOT among the three major signs, listed by the CCPA in December 2024, that a product is being used to disguise a pyramid scheme?
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Correct answer: D — Products sold only through online platforms
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the three signs listed are a large joining fee or investment, compensation paid for recruiting, and no right of return, buy-back or cooling-off period. Online selling is not one of them.
Under India's Green Steel Taxonomy (December 2024), five-star green-rated steel must have an emission intensity lower than how many tonnes of CO2e per tonne of finished steel?
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Correct answer: A — 1.6
PIB (Steel): five-star green-rated steel has emission intensity lower than 1.6 t-CO2e/tfs; four-star is 1.6-2.0, three-star 2.0-2.2, and steel above 2.2 is not eligible.
Which body is the nodal agency for measurement, reporting and verification and for issuing greenness certificates under India's Green Steel Taxonomy?
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Correct answer: D — National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology
PIB (Steel): the National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST) shall serve as the nodal agency for MRV and for issuing greenness certificates and star ratings, on a yearly basis.
Consider the following statements about India's Green Steel Taxonomy: 1. India is the first nation to release a taxonomy of green steel. 2. The star-rating thresholds will be reviewed every five years. 3. Steel with emission intensity above 2.2 t-CO2e per tonne of finished steel is not eligible for a green rating. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Steel): India is the first nation to release a green steel taxonomy, and steel above 2.2 t-CO2e/tfs is not eligible for green rating. Statement 2 is incorrect: thresholds will be reviewed every three years.
As announced in December 2024, India's gross FDI inflows since April 2000 have reached:
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Correct answer: C — $1 trillion
PIB (Commerce & Industry): India's gross FDI inflows have reached $1 trillion since April 2000.
How much FDI did India receive in the first half of FY 2024-25, according to the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — $42.1 billion
PIB (Commerce & Industry): FDI rose nearly 26% to $42.1 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year (2024-25).
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed the Indian Light Tank that completed high-altitude firing trials in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, Chennai
PIB (Defence): the light tank has been defined, designed and developed by CVRDE, the Chennai-based laboratory of DRDO.
Which company is the industry partner manufacturing DRDO's Indian Light Tank?
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Correct answer: D — Larsen & Toubro
PIB (Defence): the Indian Light Tank is manufactured by industry partner Larsen & Toubro Precision Engineering & Systems.
The Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme supports India's goal of achieving 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by which year?
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Correct answer: A — 2030
PIB (Coal): the Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme is integral to India's goal of achieving 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030.
Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (a CIL-BHEL joint venture), awarded ₹1,350 crore under the coal gasification scheme in December 2024, is setting up its ammonium nitrate project in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Odisha
PIB (Coal): BCGCL, a CIL-BHEL joint venture, was awarded ₹1,350 crore for its coal gasification project at Lakhanpur, Odisha, to produce 0.66 MMTPA of ammonium nitrate. The West Bengal and Maharashtra awards were coal-to-SNG and coal-to-ethanol projects.
General Ashok Raj Sigdel, conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army on 12 December 2024, is the army chief of which country?
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Correct answer: B — Nepal
PIB (President's Secretariat): President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army on General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepali Army.
During his December 2024 visit to India, Nepali Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel was the Reviewing Officer of the Passing Out Parade at:
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Correct answer: C — Indian Military Academy, Dehradun
PIB (Defence): the COAS of the Nepali Army served as the Reviewing Officer at the Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, where two Nepali cadets were commissioned.
In December 2024, WADA approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory, New Delhi, as a/an:
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Correct answer: A — Athlete Passport Management Unit
PIB (Youth Affairs & Sports): WADA granted approval for NDTL, New Delhi, as an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport.
With NDTL's approval in December 2024, India became part of a group of how many WADA-approved Athlete Passport Management Units worldwide?
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Correct answer: D — 17
PIB (Youth Affairs & Sports): India is now part of a group of the 17 APMUs approved by WADA worldwide.
What was India's IIP growth rate for October 2024, as per quick estimates released on 12 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 3.5%
PIB (MoSPI): IIP growth for October 2024 was 3.5%, against 3.1% in September 2024; manufacturing grew 4.1% and electricity 2.0%.
On which date of every month are the Quick Estimates of India's Index of Industrial Production released?
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Correct answer: A — 12th
PIB (MoSPI): the Quick Estimates of IIP are released on the 12th of every month (or the previous working day if the 12th is a holiday) with a six-week lag.
What was India's all-India CPI (combined) inflation rate for November 2024, as released on 12 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 5.48%
PIB (MoSPI): year-on-year CPI inflation for November 2024 was 5.48% (provisional); rural was 5.95%, urban 4.83%, and October 2024 was 6.21%.
Which item recorded the highest year-on-year inflation at the all-India level in November 2024 CPI data?
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Correct answer: D — Garlic
PIB (MoSPI): the top five items by year-on-year inflation in November 2024 were garlic (85.14), potato (66.65), cauliflower (47.70), cabbage (43.58) and coconut oil (42.13).
Which edition of the Smart India Hackathon had its Grand Finale begin on 11 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 7th
PIB (11 Dec 2024): the 7th edition of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) began concurrently at 51 centres nationwide on 11 December 2024.
In which year was the Smart India Hackathon launched?
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Correct answer: A — 2017
PIB (11 Dec 2024): launched in 2017, the Smart India Hackathon has gained massive popularity among young innovators.
For how long does the Software Edition of the Smart India Hackathon 2024 Grand Finale run non-stop?
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Correct answer: D — 36 hours
PIB (11 Dec 2024): the Software Edition will run non-stop for 36 hours, and the Hardware Edition will continue from 11 to 15 December 2024.
As per MNRE data released on 11 December 2024, what was India's total RE installed capacity as of November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 213.70 GW
PIB (11 Dec 2024): total RE installed capacity reached 213.70 GW as of November 2024, up from 187.05 GW a year earlier.
By what percentage did India's RE installed capacity grow year-on-year as of November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 14.2%
PIB (11 Dec 2024): India's RE capacity registered 14.2% year-on-year growth. 28.5% is the growth including pipeline projects, and 30.2% is the growth in solar.
What was India's installed solar capacity as of November 2024, according to MNRE?
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Correct answer: C — 94.17 GW
PIB (11 Dec 2024): installed solar capacity rose from 72.31 GW in 2023 to 94.17 GW in 2024, a growth of 30.2%; 261.15 GW includes pipeline projects.
Which session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation was held in Moscow on 10 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 21st
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the 21st session of the IRIGC-M&MTC was co-chaired by Rajnath Singh and Andrey Belousov in Moscow on December 10, 2024.
Who co-chaired the 21st IRIGC-M&MTC with Rajnath Singh on 10 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Andrey Belousov
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the session was co-chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov.
The India-Russia Military Technical Cooperation agreement mentioned at the 21st IRIGC-M&MTC covers which period?
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Correct answer: D — 2021-31
PIB (10 Dec 2024): Belousov said the operationalisation of the Military Technical Cooperation agreement for 2021-31 will give necessary impetus to 'Make in India'.
Whom did Rajnath Singh call on in Moscow on 10 December 2024, on the margins of the IRIGC-M&MTC?
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Correct answer: B — Vladimir Putin
PIB (10 Dec 2024): Rajnath Singh called on the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in Moscow on the margins of the 21st IRIGC-M&MTC.
Consider the following about Rajnath Singh's visit to Moscow on 10 December 2024: 1. He laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 2. The Russian Defence Minister congratulated him on the commissioning of INS Tushil. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (10 Dec 2024): before the meeting Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at 'The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' in Moscow, and Belousov congratulated him on the commissioning of INS Tushil.
From which date must solar PV modules used in projects source their cells from ALMM List-II, as per MNRE's amendment announced on 10 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 1 June 2026
PIB (10 Dec 2024): all solar PV modules used in projects must source their solar cells from ALMM List-II starting from 1st June 2026.
The new List-II introduced under the amended ALMM Order, 2019 covers:
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Correct answer: A — Solar PV cells
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the amendment introduces the long-awaited List-II for solar PV cells under the ALMM Order.
Under the ALMM amendment of December 2024, which solar modules will be considered compliant with the List-II cell requirement?
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Correct answer: B — Thin-film modules manufactured in integrated solar PV module manufacturing units
PIB (10 Dec 2024): thin-film solar modules manufactured in integrated solar PV module manufacturing units will be considered in compliance with the requirement to use solar PV cells from List-II.