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Chhattisgarh signs agreements with NCOL and NDDB to boost forest produce and dairy cooperatives
Q1 Advanced

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.

Q2 Advanced

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.

Q3 Advanced

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.

CAQM invokes GRAP Stage-IV across NCR as Delhi's AQI crosses 400
Q4 Advanced

What was Delhi's average AQI at 10 PM on 16 December 2024, when the CAQM invoked GRAP Stage-IV across the NCR?

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Correct answer: C — 401

PIB (Environment): the Sub-Committee noted that the AQI was 399 at 9 PM and was recorded as 401 at 10 PM, breaching the 400 mark, and invoked Stage-IV.

Q5 Advanced

As per the Supreme Court's directions of 5 December 2024 in M.C. Mehta vs Union of India, GRAP Stage-III measures must be implemented immediately if Delhi's AQI goes above:

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Correct answer: B — 350

PIB (Environment): the Supreme Court directed that if the AQI goes above 350, Stage-III measures will have to be immediately implemented, and if it crosses 400, Stage-IV measures will have to be reintroduced.

Steel cut for Indian Navy's first Next Generation Missile Vessel at Cochin Shipyard
Q6 Advanced

How many Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) are covered by the contract concluded with Cochin Shipyard Limited in March 2023?

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Correct answer: B — 6

PIB (Defence): the contract for construction of six NGMVs was concluded with CSL in March 2023.

Q7 Advanced

From which year is the induction of the Next Generation Missile Vessels into the Indian Navy planned?

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Correct answer: C — 2027

PIB (Defence): induction of the NGMVs into the Indian Navy is planned from 2027 onwards.

Padma Shri environmentalist Tulsi Gowda passes away at 86
Q8

Padma Shri awardee environmentalist Tulsi Gowda, who died on 16 December 2024, belonged to which community of Uttara Kannada district?

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Correct answer: A — Halakki

The New Indian Express, India Today and The Indian Express all report that Tulsi Gowda belonged to the Halakki (tribal) community of Uttara Kannada district.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Tulsi Gowda: 1. She was a recipient of the Padma Shri. 2. She received the Indira Priyadarshini Vriksha Mitra award. 3. She died at her residence in Honnali village of Ankola taluk. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

The New Indian Express and India Today report that she received the Padma Shri and the Indira Priyadarshini Vriksha Mitra award, and that she died at her residence in Honnali village, Ankola taluk, Uttara Kannada. All three statements are correct.

SLINEX-24: India–Sri Lanka naval exercise at Visakhapatnam
Q10

Where was the India–Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-24 held from 17 to 20 December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Visakhapatnam

PIB (Defence): SLINEX 2024 was to be conducted from 17 to 20 December 2024 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command.

Q11 Advanced

Which Indian Navy ship represented India in SLINEX-24?

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Correct answer: A — INS Sumitra

PIB (Defence): India was represented by INS Sumitra, a Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Eastern Fleet, along with a Special Forces team; Sri Lanka by SLNS Sayura.

'Jalvahak' scheme unveiled to boost cargo on National Waterways 1, 2 and 16
Q12 Advanced

Under the 'Jalvahak' scheme unveiled on 15 December 2024, cargo owners can get reimbursement of up to what share of total operating expenditure?

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Correct answer: B — 35%

PIB (Ports, Shipping & Waterways): the Jalvahak scheme offers reimbursement up to 35% of the total operating expenditure incurred while transporting cargo via waterways on NW 1, NW 2 and NW 16.

Q13 Advanced

National Waterway 16, one of the three waterways covered by the 'Jalvahak' scheme, is on which river?

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Correct answer: A — Barak

PIB (Ports, Shipping & Waterways): Jalvahak covers NW 1 (river Ganga), NW 2 (river Brahmaputra) and NW 16 (river Barak).

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 'Jalvahak' scheme: 1. It provides incentives for transporting cargo via inland waterways over distances of more than 300 km. 2. It is initially valid for three years. 3. It is a joint effort of IWAI and Inland & Coastal Shipping Limited, a subsidiary of the Shipping Corporation of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB (Ports, Shipping & Waterways): the scheme incentivises cargo moved over more than 300 km, is initially valid for 3 years, and is a joint effort of IWAI and ICSL, a fully owned subsidiary of SCI. All three statements are correct.

Q15 Advanced

The cargo promotion schemes unveiled with 'Jalvahak' on 15 December 2024 aim at a modal shift of how much cargo to inland waterways by 2027?

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Correct answer: D — 800 million tonne-km

The schemes aim at a modal shift of 800 million tonne-km with an investment of ₹95.4 crore by 2027.

Q16 Advanced

The Fixed Day Scheduled Sailing Service flagged off on National Waterway 2 on 15 December 2024 connects Kolkata with:

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Correct answer: A — Pandu (Guwahati)

Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off a scheduled service between Kolkata and Pandu (Guwahati) on NW 2 via the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route, alongside the Kolkata–Patna–Varanasi service on NW 1.

39 ministers sworn in at Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, in first expansion of Fadnavis-led Maharashtra ministry
Q17

How many ministers took oath at Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, on 15 December 2024 in the first expansion of the Fadnavis-led Maharashtra ministry?

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Correct answer: C — 39

Governor C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath to 39 ministers, 33 of Cabinet rank and six ministers of state, taking the ministry's strength to 42.

Q18 Advanced

The Maharashtra cabinet swearing-in at Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, on 15 December 2024 was the first there in 33 years. The previous one was held in which year?

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Correct answer: B — 1991

The last swearing-in at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur, the State's second capital, was during the Sudhakarrao Naik government in 1991.

Chhattisgarh Police receives President's Colour
Q19 Advanced

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.

Q20 Advanced

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 defend Women's Junior Asia Cup hockey title, beat China in final
Q21

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.

Q22 Advanced

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.

Q23 Advanced

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.

PM addresses fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries
Q24 Advanced

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'.

Q25 Advanced

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.

Amit Shah attends Bastar Olympics 2024 closing ceremony in Jagdalpur, reaffirms March 2026 deadline to end Naxalism
Q26

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.

Q27 Advanced

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.

Vice-President inaugurates GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior
Q28

Who inaugurated the Geological Survey of India's Geoscience Museum in Gwalior on 15 December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar

PIB (Mines): Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the state-of-the-art GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior on 15 December 2024.

Q29 Advanced

The GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior is housed in which building?

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Correct answer: D — Victoria Market Building

PIB (Mines): the GSI Geoscience Museum was inaugurated at the Victoria Market Building in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

RBI raises collateral-free agricultural loan limit to ₹2 lakh
Q30

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.

Q31 Advanced

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.

Q32 Advanced

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 2024 observed; NEC Awards presented
Q33

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.

Q34 Advanced

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.

Q35 Advanced

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.

First Weapon Systems branch officers commissioned at Air Force Academy parade
Q36

Who was the Reviewing Officer of the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, on 14 December 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Air Chief Marshal AP Singh

PIB (Defence): Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, was the Reviewing Officer of the parade and conferred the President's Commission on the graduating flight cadets.

Q37 Advanced

The first batch of officers of which IAF branch was commissioned at the Air Force Academy parade on 14 December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Weapon Systems

PIB (Defence): the day was marked by the first batch of Weapon Systems branch officers being commissioned into the IAF.

Q38 Advanced

How many cadets graduated at the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy on 14 December 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 204

PIB (Defence): a total of 204 cadets graduated, including 178 men and 26 women.

PM Modi presents 11 resolutions in Lok Sabha's special discussion on 75 years of the Constitution
Q39

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.

Q40 Advanced

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.

Nation marks Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary; PM calls him the 'eternal showman'
Q41

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.

Q42 Advanced

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.

Q43 Advanced

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.

CAQM revises GRAP schedule for Delhi-NCR, moves some actions to earlier stages
Q44 Advanced

Under the revised GRAP (December 2024), Stage II ('Very Poor' air quality) applies when Delhi's AQI is in which range?

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Correct answer: B — 301-400

PIB (Environment): in the revised GRAP, Stage II – 'Very Poor' Air Quality – covers Delhi AQI ranging between 301 and 400.

Q45 Advanced

Under the revised GRAP (December 2024), strict restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar fall under which stage?

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Correct answer: C — Stage III

PIB (Environment): the revised GRAP lists strict restrictions on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel LMVs (4 wheelers) in Delhi and the four NCR districts under Stage III – 'Severe' Air Quality (Delhi AQI 401-450).

District-level Climate Risk Assessment maps flood and drought risk in 698 districts
Q46 Advanced

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.

Q47 Advanced

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.

Q48 Advanced

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.

PM launches ₹5,500 crore projects in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh 2025, unveils Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot
Q49

What is the name of the AI chatbot launched by the Prime Minister in Prayagraj on 13 December 2024 for Mahakumbh 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Kumbh Sah'AI'yak

PIB (PMO): the Prime Minister launched the Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot to give guidance and updates on events to devotees at Mahakumbh Mela 2025.

Q50 Advanced

The Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot launched for Mahakumbh 2025 can communicate in how many Indian languages?

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Correct answer: B — 11

PIB (PMO): the Kumbh Sahayak chatbot marks the first use of AI and chatbot technology for Kumbh and is capable of communicating in eleven Indian languages.

Q51 Advanced

Which of the following corridors was NOT among those inaugurated by the Prime Minister in Prayagraj on 13 December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Vishwanath Dham corridor

PIB (PMO): the PM inaugurated the Bharadwaj Ashram, Shringverpur Dham, Akshayvat and Hanuman Mandir corridors in Prayagraj. Vishwanath Dham, which he cited as an earlier project, is in Varanasi.

Kolkata airport marks 100 years; centenary logo unveiled
Q52

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, whose celebrations logo was unveiled on 13 December 2024, is marking how many years of service?

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Correct answer: C — 100

PIB (Civil Aviation): the Minister unveiled the Centenary Celebrations Logo as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, celebrates its 100 years of service.

Q53 Advanced

As part of Kolkata airport's centenary, a cafe offering affordable food to passengers travelling under the UDAN scheme is to be introduced. What is it called?

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Correct answer: A — UDAN Yatri Cafe

PIB (Civil Aviation): a unique UDAN Yatri Cafe is set to be introduced at Kolkata Airport to cater specifically to passengers traveling under the UDAN scheme.

RSSDI study finds daily yoga cuts diabetes risk by about 40%
Q54 Advanced

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.

Q55 Advanced

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.

Q56 Advanced

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.

NHAI introduces 'Rajmarg Saathi' route patrolling vehicles
Q57

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'.

Q58 Advanced

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.

Q59 Advanced

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.

CCPA issues notices to 17 direct selling entities for rule violations
Q60 Advanced

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.

Q61 Advanced

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.

Q62 Advanced

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.

STRIVE project raised women's share in ITI training to 20%
Q63 Advanced

The STRIVE project for strengthening Industrial Training Institutes was supported by which institution?

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Correct answer: B — World Bank

PIB (Skill Development): the Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) project, supported by the World Bank, achieved milestones during its seven-year implementation.

Q64 Advanced

According to MSDE, female participation in vocational training under STRIVE rose to what level in 2022-23?

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Correct answer: C — 20%

PIB (Skill Development): female participation in vocational training rose from 12% in 2017-18 to 20% in 2022-23.

MoD signs ₹13,500 crore contract with HAL for 12 Su-30MKI aircraft
Q65 Advanced

What is the indigenous content of the 12 Su-30MKI aircraft contracted from HAL on 12 December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — 62.6%

PIB (Defence): the aircraft would have an indigenous content of 62.6%, enhanced due to indigenisation of many components.

Q66 Advanced

The 12 Su-30MKI aircraft ordered in December 2024 will be manufactured at which HAL division?

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Correct answer: C — Nasik

PIB (Defence): these aircraft would be manufactured at the Nasik division of HAL.

India releases Green Steel Taxonomy, first country to do so
Q67 Advanced

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.

Q68 Advanced

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.

Q69 Advanced

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.

India's gross FDI inflows cross $1 trillion since April 2000
Q70

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.

Q71 Advanced

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).

D. Gukesh becomes youngest World Chess Champion, beats Ding Liren
Q72

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.

Q73 Advanced

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.

Q74 Advanced

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.

Indian Light Tank fires accurately at over 4,200 m altitude
Q75 Advanced

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.

Q76 Advanced

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.