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Curtain raiser for Seventh Session of International Solar Alliance Assembly held in New Delhi
Q1 Advanced

The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly (November 2024) is held under India's presidency and the co-presidency of:

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Correct answer: D — France

PIB, 16 Oct 2024: under the presidency of the Republic of India and co-presidency of the Republic of France, the seventh session of the ISA Assembly will be held at Bharat Mandapam.

Q2

Where is the Seventh Session of the ISA Assembly (3-6 November 2024) to be held?

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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

PIB, 16 Oct 2024: the seventh session of the ISA Assembly will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 03 November to 06 November 2024.

Cabinet approves 3% additional DA and DR instalment for Central Government employees and pensioners
Q3

The additional DA/DR instalment approved by the Cabinet on 16 October 2024 is effective from:

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Correct answer: C — 1 July 2024

PIB, 16 Oct 2024: additional instalment of DA and DR w.e.f. 01.07.2024, an increase of 3% over the existing rate of 50%.

Q4 Advanced

What is the combined annual impact on the exchequer of the 3% DA/DR hike approved on 16 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — ₹9,448.35 crore

PIB, 16 Oct 2024: the combined impact on the exchequer on account of both DA and DR would be Rs.9,448.35 crore per annum.

Samarth textile skilling scheme extended till March 2026 with ₹495 crore
Q5 Advanced

The Samarth scheme, extended till March 2026 (announced 16 October 2024), is a skilling scheme of which ministry?

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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Textiles

PIB, 16 Oct 2024: Samarth (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) is a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling program of the Ministry of Textiles.

Q6 Advanced

Under the extension announced on 16 October 2024, the Samarth scheme has an outlay of ______ to train ______ persons.

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Correct answer: D — ₹495 crore; 3 lakh

PIB, 16 Oct 2024: Samarth has been extended for two years with a budget of Rs. 495 Crore to train 3 lakh persons in textile-related skills.

INS Shardul concludes Dubai port call; holds Maritime Partnership Exercise with UAE Navy
Q7 Advanced

INS Shardul concluded its visit on 16 October 2024 at which port as part of a long range training deployment?

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Correct answer: B — Port Rashid, Dubai

PIB: INS Shardul as part of long range training deployment concluded its visit to Port Rashid, Dubai, UAE, on 16 Oct 24.

Q8 Advanced

On departing Dubai (October 2024), INS Shardul conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise with which UAE Naval ship?

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Correct answer: A — Al Quwaisat

PIB: on departure from Dubai, INS Shardul participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with the UAE Naval ship Al Quwaisat.

PM inaugurates ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 and 8th India Mobile Congress
Q9

Which assembly of the International Telecommunication Union did PM Modi inaugurate in New Delhi on 15 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: the Prime Minister inaugurated the International Telecommunication Union - World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 at Bharat Mandapam.

Q10 Advanced

Which edition of the India Mobile Congress did PM Modi inaugurate on 15 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 8th

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: Shri Modi also inaugurated the 8th edition of India Mobile Congress during the programme.

Q11 Advanced

At WTSA 2024 (15 October 2024), PM Modi said the length of optical fibre India laid in 10 years is how many times the Earth-Moon distance?

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Correct answer: D — Eight times

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: The length of optical fiber that India has laid in just 10 years is eight times the distance between the Earth and the Moon.

Q12 Advanced

Who was the ITU Secretary-General present at the inauguration of WTSA 2024 in New Delhi on 15 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Doreen Bogdan-Martin

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: the Prime Minister welcomed ... Secretary General of ITU Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin.

ECI announces Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly election schedule, and bye-elections to 48 Assembly and 2 Lok Sabha seats
Q13

On which date is polling for the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election, as announced by the ECI on 15 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — 20 November 2024

ECI Press Note ECI/PN/158/2024: poll is scheduled to be held in a single phase in Maharashtra on 20.11.2024.

Q14 Advanced

As per the ECI schedule announced on 15 October 2024, polling in Jharkhand will be held in:

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Correct answer: D — Two phases on 13 and 20 November 2024

ECI Press Note ECI/PN/158/2024: poll is scheduled to be held in 02 phases in Jharkhand on 13.11.2024 and 20.11.2024.

Q15 Advanced

The bye-elections announced by the ECI on 15 October 2024 cover:

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Correct answer: A — 48 Assembly constituencies and 2 Parliamentary constituencies in 15 States

ECI Press Note ECI/PN/150/2024 (15 Oct 2024): schedule for bye-election to 48 Assembly Constituencies and 2 Parliamentary Constituencies of 15 States.

Q16 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the bye-elections announced by the ECI on 15 October 2024: 1. The Wayanad Parliamentary constituency fell vacant due to the resignation of Rahul Gandhi. 2. Polling for the Nanded Parliamentary constituency and the Kedarnath Assembly constituency is on 20 November 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both correct per ECI Press Note ECI/PN/150/2024: 4-Wayanad PC - resignation of Rahul Gandhi; poll for 16-Nanded PC and 07-Kedarnath AC is on 20.11.2024 (other bye-elections on 13.11.2024).

District Master Plan under PM GatiShakti launched for 27 aspirational districts
Q17 Advanced

The district version of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan launched on 15 October 2024 covers how many aspirational districts?

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Correct answer: B — 27

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: Shri Piyush Goyal launched the district version of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for 27 aspirational districts.

Q18 Advanced

Along with the District Master Plan on 15 October 2024, Piyush Goyal also launched guidelines for preparing:

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Correct answer: D — City Logistics Plans for Indian cities

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: Shri Piyush Goyal launches 'Guidelines for Preparing City Logistics Plans for Indian Cities' to help cities tailor logistics planning.

CCPA issues guidelines to prevent greenwashing and misleading environmental claims
Q19 Advanced

Which body issued the 'Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024' on 15 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Central Consumer Protection Authority

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) unveiled the guidelines titled 'Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024'.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the CCPA greenwashing guidelines of 15 October 2024: 1. Words such as 'sustainable', 'natural' and 'organic' may be used freely without any qualifier. 2. Specific environmental claims must be supported by credible certification or reliable scientific evidence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is wrong: such words shall not be used without adequate, accurate and accessible qualifier. Statement 2 is correct per PIB. So statement 2 is correct.

DG Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th Director General of Indian Coast Guard
Q21

Who took over as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard on 15 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Paramesh Sivamani

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: DG Paramesh Sivamani took over as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).

Q22 Advanced

Paramesh Sivamani, who became the 26th DG of the Indian Coast Guard on 15 October 2024, had been holding additional charge of DG Coast Guard since:

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Correct answer: B — August 2024

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: he was elevated to Additional Director General in September 2022 ... and was given the additional charge of Director General Coast Guard in August 2024.

Algerian university confers honorary doctorate in Political Science on President Murmu
Q23 Advanced

In which subject did the Algerian university confer an honorary doctorate on President Droupadi Murmu on 15 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Political Science

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Honorary Doctorate in Political Science in recognition of her advocacy of science and knowledge for all social groups in India.

Q24 Advanced

The honorary doctorate conferred on President Murmu on 15 October 2024 was awarded by which institution, at a function in Sidi Abdellah?

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Correct answer: A — Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: The Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University of Algeria conferred the Degree of Honorary Doctorate on the President at a function held at Sidi Abdellah.

Three AI Centres of Excellence in healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities announced; ₹990 crore approved
Q25 Advanced

How much did the government approve for the three AI Centres of Excellence announced on 15 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — ₹990 crore

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: Government approved Rs. 990.00 Crore for creation of three AI-CoEs.

Q26

The three AI Centres of Excellence announced on 15 October 2024 focus on:

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Correct answer: A — Healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: three AI Centres of Excellence (CoE) focused on Healthcare, Agriculture, and Sustainable Cities.

Q27 Advanced

The apex committee for implementing the three AI Centres of Excellence (announced 15 October 2024) was led by:

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Correct answer: B — Sridhar Vembu

PIB, 15 Oct 2024: he complimented the apex committee led by Shri Sridhar Vembu for their efforts towards the implementation of these CoEs. (K. Sanjay Murthy is Secretary, Higher Education.)

India expels six Canadian diplomats and decides to withdraw its High Commissioner from Canada
Q28

India's High Commissioner to Canada, whose withdrawal the MEA announced on 14 October 2024, was:

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Correct answer: A — Sanjay Kumar Verma

MEA (14 Oct 2024): the Government of India decided to withdraw the High Commissioner and other targeted diplomats and officials; MEA's statement that day names High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma.

Q29 Advanced

Who was the Canadian Acting High Commissioner among the six diplomats India expelled on 14 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Stewart Ross Wheeler

MEA (14 Oct 2024): the 6 Canadian diplomats to be expelled include Mr. Stewart Ross Wheeler, Acting High Commissioner.

Q30 Advanced

How many Canadian diplomats did India decide to expel on 14 October 2024, and by when were they asked to leave?

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Correct answer: D — 6; by 11:59 PM on 19 October 2024

MEA (14 Oct 2024): the Government of India decided to expel 6 Canadian diplomats, asked to leave India by or before 11:59 PM on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

Q31 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the MEA releases of 14 October 2024 on Canada: 1. The Canadian Charge d'Affaires was summoned by Secretary (East) that evening. 2. Deputy High Commissioner Patrick Hebert was among the six Canadian diplomats to be expelled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both correct per MEA (14 Oct 2024): the Canadian Charge d'Affaires was summoned by Secretary (East) this evening; the expulsion list includes Mr. Patrick Hebert, Deputy High Commissioner.

Manohar Lal launches National Electricity Plan (Transmission) to evacuate 500 GW RE by 2030
Q32

The National Electricity Plan (Transmission) launched on 14 October 2024 was prepared by:

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Correct answer: C — Central Electricity Authority

PIB (14 Oct 2024): CEA prepared the detailed National Electricity Plan (Transmission) in consultation with stakeholders.

Q33 Advanced

As per the National Electricity Plan (Transmission), the investment opportunity in the transmission sector till 2032 is over:

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Correct answer: B — ₹9,15,000 crore

PIB (14 Oct 2024): the plan provides visibility of an investment opportunity of over INR 9,15,000 Crores in the transmission sector till 2032.

Q34 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Electricity Plan (Transmission): 1. It considers 47 GW of Battery Energy Storage Systems and 31 GW of Pumped Storage Plants. 2. Inter-regional transmission capacity is planned to reach 168 GW by 2032. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both correct per PIB (14 Oct 2024): the plan considers 47 GW BESS and 31 GW PSP; inter-regional capacity to increase to 143 GW by 2027 and 168 GW by 2032 from 119 GW.

President Droupadi Murmu holds talks with Algerian President Tebboune in Algiers; first visit by an Indian President to Algeria
Q35

Who is the President of Algeria with whom President Droupadi Murmu held talks on 14 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Abdelmadjid Tebboune

PIB (14 Oct 2024): President Murmu held a meeting with Mr Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria.

Q36 Advanced

President Murmu's October 2024 State Visits, which began in Algeria, covered which three countries?

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Correct answer: C — Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi

PIB (14 Oct 2024): Algiers was the first leg of her State Visits to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi.

Q37 Advanced

At which venue in Algiers did President Murmu meet President Tebboune on 14 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — El Mouradia Palace

PIB (14 Oct 2024): the President visited the El Mouradia Palace where she held a meeting with President Tebboune; the memorial and museum were visited earlier that morning.

CPI retail inflation at 5.49% in September 2024; food inflation 9.24%
Q38

What was the all-India year-on-year CPI inflation rate for September 2024?

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Correct answer: B — 5.49%

MoSPI via PIB (14 Oct 2024): year-on-year inflation rate based on All India CPI for September 2024 is 5.49%.

Q39 Advanced

What was the all-India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) inflation for September 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 9.24%

MoSPI via PIB (14 Oct 2024): year-on-year inflation based on All India CFPI is 9.24% (Provisional) for September 2024.

Q40 Advanced

Consider the following statements about CPI data for September 2024: 1. Rural CPI inflation was lower than urban CPI inflation. 2. CFPI inflation was below 5%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither is correct per MoSPI (14 Oct 2024): rural inflation 5.87% was higher than urban 5.05%, and CFPI inflation was 9.24%.

NPPA raises ceiling prices of 11 formulations of 8 essential drugs by 50% to ensure availability
Q41 Advanced

By how much did the NPPA raise the ceiling prices of 11 scheduled formulations of 8 drugs, as announced on 14 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — 50%

PIB (14 Oct 2024): NPPA approved increase in the ceiling prices of eleven scheduled formulations of eight drugs by 50% of their current ceiling prices.

Q42 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NPPA decision announced on 14 October 2024: 1. The NPPA reduced the ceiling prices of the eight drugs. 2. The NPPA invoked extraordinary powers under Para 19 of the DPCO, 2013. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 2 is correct; statement 1 is wrong. PIB (14 Oct 2024): invoking extraordinary powers under Para 19 of DPCO 2013, NPPA approved an increase (not a reduction) in ceiling prices.

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi begins visit to Japan (14-17 October 2024)
Q43

Who was India's Ambassador to Japan with whom the Army Chief was to interact in Tokyo on 14 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Sibi George

PIB (14 Oct 2024): on 14 October General Upendra Dwivedi will interact with Shri Sibi George, Indian Ambassador to Japan.

Q44 Advanced

On the last day of his Japan visit (17 October 2024), where was General Upendra Dwivedi scheduled to lay a wreath?

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Correct answer: A — Hiroshima Peace Park

PIB (14 Oct 2024): on 17 October the COAS will visit Hiroshima and lay a wreath at Hiroshima Peace Park and pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi's Statue there.

CAQM invokes Stage-I of GRAP across NCR as Delhi's AQI hits 'Poor' (234)
Q45

Stage-I of GRAP, invoked across the NCR on 14 October 2024, corresponds to which Delhi AQI range?

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Correct answer: A — 201-300 ('Poor')

PIB (14 Oct 2024): Stage-I of GRAP - 'POOR' Air Quality (Delhi AQI ranging between 201-300).

Q46 Advanced

How many actions are envisaged under Stage-I of the revised GRAP invoked on 14 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 27

PIB (14 Oct 2024): all 27 actions as envisaged under Stage-I of the revised GRAP to be implemented from 8:00 AM of 15.10.2024.

PLI Scheme for White Goods: 38 applicants commit ₹4,121 crore in third round
Q47 Advanced

The PLI Scheme for White Goods, whose third application round drew 38 applicants in October 2024, covers which products?

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Correct answer: C — Air conditioners and LED lights

PIB (14 Oct 2024): PLI Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED lights).

Q48

What was the net committed investment by the 38 applicants in the third round of the PLI Scheme for White Goods?

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Correct answer: A — ₹4,121 crore

PIB (14 Oct 2024): the third round attracted 38 responses with a net committed investment of Rs 4,121 crore.

WPI inflation at 1.84% (provisional) for September 2024
Q49

What was the annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for September 2024, released on 14 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — 1.84%

PIB (14 Oct 2024): annual rate of inflation based on all India WPI is 1.84% (Provisional) for September 2024.

Q50 Advanced

What is the base year of the Wholesale Price Index series used for the September 2024 data?

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Correct answer: A — 2011-12

PIB (14 Oct 2024): Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India for September 2024 (Base Year: 2011-12).

ANRF launches its first two initiatives: PM Early Career Research Grant and MAHA-EV Mission
Q51 Advanced

The MAHA-EV Mission launched by ANRF on 14 October 2024 focuses on R&D in:

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Correct answer: A — Electric vehicle components such as battery cells, PEMD and charging infrastructure

PIB (14 Oct 2024): MAHA-EV Mission is designed to build an R&D ecosystem for EV components particularly Battery Cells, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD) and Charging Infrastructure.

Q52 Advanced

The first meeting of the ANRF Governing Board, which began its operationalisation, was held on:

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Correct answer: C — 10 September 2024

PIB (14 Oct 2024): the operationalisation of ANRF was initiated with the first meeting of the Governing Board on September 10, 2024, chaired by the Prime Minister.

MSDE partners with Meta for an AI Assistant on Skill India Digital and 5 VR/MR Centres of Excellence at NSTIs
Q53 Advanced

The AI chatbot for the Skill India Digital Portal under the MSDE-Meta partnership (October 2024) is powered by which model?

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Correct answer: B — Llama

PIB (14 Oct 2024): an AI-chatbot powered by Meta's open-source Llama model will be developed for the Skill India Digital Portal.

Q54 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT among the NSTI locations for the five VR/MR Centres of Excellence under the MSDE-Meta partnership?

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Correct answer: D — Kolkata

PIB (14 Oct 2024): the 5 CoEs are at NSTIs located at Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jodhpur, Chennai and Kanpur; Kolkata is not listed.

Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Australia beat India by nine runs in Sharjah, qualify for semi-finals
Q55

By what margin did Australia beat India in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match on 13 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — 9 runs

BBC Sport and ESPNcricinfo scorecard (13 Oct 2024): Australia 151-8, India 142-9; Australia won by nine runs.

Q56

Where was the India vs Australia ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match played on 13 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Sharjah

ICC and BBC Sport (13 Oct 2024): Australia sealed their semi-final place during India's chase in Sharjah.

Q57 Advanced

Before the 2024 edition, Australia had won the three previous ICC Women's T20 World Cups. In which years?

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Correct answer: A — 2018, 2020 and 2023

ICC (13 Oct 2024): Australia are targeting a four-peat having triumphed in each of the three previous editions, in 2018, 2020 and 2023.

CCPA directs Ola to let consumers choose refund mode and issue invoices for Auto rides
Q58 Advanced

Under the CCPA direction announced on 13 October 2024, Ola consumers can choose their refund as:

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Correct answer: D — Bank account refund or a coupon

PIB (13 Oct 2024): CCPA directed Ola to let consumers choose their preferred method of refund, either directly to their bank account or via coupon.

Q59 Advanced

Who headed the Central Consumer Protection Authority as Chief Commissioner when it issued directions to Ola in October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Nidhi Khare

PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Authority is headed by Chief Commissioner Smt. Nidhi Khare.

Q60 Advanced

As noted by the CCPA in the Ola case, not issuing a bill or invoice for services rendered is an 'unfair trade practice' under:

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Correct answer: A — The Consumer Protection Act, 2019

PIB (13 Oct 2024): not issuing bill or invoice or receipt for services rendered constitutes an 'unfair trade practice' under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

Tele MANAS completes two years, handles over 14.7 lakh calls
Q61 Advanced

As per the Government's October 2024 backgrounder, Tele MANAS has handled over how many calls since its launch?

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Correct answer: C — 14.7 lakh

PIB backgrounder (13 Oct 2024): Tele MANAS has handled over 14.7 lakh calls since its launch.

Q62

When was the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) launched?

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Correct answer: A — 10 October 2022

PIB backgrounder (13 Oct 2024): the National Tele Mental Health Programme was launched by the Government of India on October 10, 2022.

Q63 Advanced

In how many Indian languages is the Tele MANAS service available, as per the October 2024 backgrounder?

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Correct answer: D — 20

PIB backgrounder (13 Oct 2024): the service is available in 20 Indian languages.

PM Modi visits Anubhuti Kendra at Bharat Mandapam as PM GatiShakti completes three years
Q64

On completion of three years of PM GatiShakti (13 October 2024), the Prime Minister visited the Anubhuti Kendra at:

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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam

PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister visited Anubhuti Kendra at Bharat Mandapam on completion of 3 years of GatiShakti.

Q65

How many years of PM GatiShakti were completed on 13 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Three

PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister visited the Anubhuti Kendra on completion of 3 years of PM GatiShakti.

Q66 Advanced

While hailing three years of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, the Prime Minister shared posts by MyGov and which Union Minister?

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Correct answer: D — Piyush Goyal

PIB (13 Oct 2024): sharing on X a post by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and a thread by MyGov.

PM Internship Scheme: applications open on the PM Internship Portal from 12 October 2024
Q67

What is the target number of internships under the pilot of the PM Internship Scheme for FY 2024-25?

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Correct answer: B — 1.25 lakh

PIB backgrounder (12 Oct 2024): the pilot project for FY 2024-25 targets 1.25 lakh internships.

Q68 Advanced

From which date could candidates apply through the PM Internship Portal?

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Correct answer: D — 12 October 2024

PIB backgrounder (12 Oct 2024): internships can be applied for through the PM Internship Portal from October 12, 2024; the scheme was launched on October 3, 2024.

Q69 Advanced

On what basis were the 500 partner companies of the PM Internship Scheme identified?

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Correct answer: A — Average CSR expenditure over the last three years

PIB backgrounder (12 Oct 2024): the Ministry identified top 500 companies based on their average CSR expenditure over the last three years.

Q70 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PM Internship Scheme pilot: 1. It is for youth aged 21 to 24 years. 2. Interns receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both correct per PIB (12 Oct 2024): 12-month internship for youth aged 21 to 24 years; monthly stipend of ₹5,000, plus a one-time grant of ₹6,000.

Jitendra Singh presents Indo-US Science and Technology Endowment Fund awards to 17 Indo-US teams
Q71

How many Indo-US teams were given the opportunity to work together under the USISTEF awards presented on 12 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — 17

PIB (12 Oct 2024): 17 Indo-US teams given opportunity to work together, primarily to develop AI-enabled tech and quantum technologies.

Q72 Advanced

The USISTEF award teams of October 2024 will work primarily on which technologies?

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Correct answer: B — AI-enabled technology and quantum technologies

PIB (12 Oct 2024): the 17 teams will work together primarily to develop AI-enabled tech and Quantum Technologies.

Q73 Advanced

Which US Ambassador participated in the USISTEF award function on 12 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Eric Garcetti

PIB (12 Oct 2024): the USISTEF award function, in which United States Ambassador Eric Garcetti also participated.

India and Laos exchange defence, broadcasting and customs pacts and three Ramayana-linked QIPs
Q74

Who was the Prime Minister of Lao PDR with whom PM Modi held bilateral talks in Vientiane on 11 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Sonexay Siphandone

PIB (11 Oct 2024): PM Modi held bilateral talks with Prime Minister of Lao PDR Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane.

Q75 Advanced

The three Quick Impact Projects exchanged between India and Laos on 11 October 2024 were under which framework?

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Correct answer: A — Mekong-Ganga Cooperation

PIB (11 Oct 2024): three Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation were exchanged in the presence of the two leaders.

Q76 Advanced

Under the India-Laos broadcasting MoU of 11 October 2024, Lao National Television partnered with which Indian body?

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Correct answer: D — Prasar Bharati

PIB list of outcomes (11 Oct 2024): MoU on Cooperation of Broadcasting between Lao National Television and Prasar Bharati.

Q77 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India-Laos outcomes of 11 October 2024: 1. One QIP concerns shadow puppet theatre in Champasak province. 2. The defence MoU was signed on the Indian side by the Chief of Defence Staff. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct; statement 2 is wrong. PIB list of outcomes (11 Oct 2024): a QIP on preservation of shadow puppet theatre's performance in Champasak province; the defence MoU was signed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

PM Modi attends 19th East Asia Summit in Vientiane, invites EAS countries to a Nalanda conclave
Q78

The 19th East Asia Summit, attended by PM Narendra Modi on 11 October 2024, was held in which city?

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Correct answer: B — Vientiane

PIB (11 Oct 2024): the PM attended the 19th East Asia Summit on 11 October 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Q79 Advanced

At the 19th East Asia Summit, PM Modi invited EAS countries to a Heads of Higher Education Conclave at which institution?

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Correct answer: D — Nalanda University

PIB (11 Oct 2024): recalling EAS support for its revival, the PM invited EAS countries to a Heads of Higher Education Conclave at Nalanda University.

Q80 Advanced

At the 19th East Asia Summit, PM Modi conveyed good wishes to which country as the new Chair of ASEAN?

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Correct answer: A — Malaysia

PIB (11 Oct 2024): the PM conveyed his good wishes to Malaysia as the new Chair of ASEAN and expressed India's full support to it.

Q81 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's address at the 19th East Asia Summit (11 October 2024): 1. He said India's participation in the EAS is an important pillar of its Act East Policy. 2. He stressed ASEAN's central role in the Indo-Pacific regional architecture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. PIB (11 Oct 2024): the PM stressed ASEAN's central role in the Indo-Pacific regional architecture and underlined that India's participation in the EAS was an important pillar of its Act East Policy.