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IBPS RRB Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Cabinet approves GSI-CNR-IRPI (Italy) MoU on landslide forecasting
Q1 Advanced

The MoU between the Geological Survey of India and Italy's CNR-IRPI, approved by the Union Cabinet on 6 December 2024, relates to:

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Correct answer: C — Landslide forecasting and early warning

PIB (10 Dec 2024): the Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 06.12.2024 approved the MoU between GSI and CNR-IRPI, Italy, for collaboration in landslide forecast and early warning.

Q2 Advanced

Where has the Geological Survey of India set up its National Landslide Forecasting Centre (NLFC)?

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Correct answer: D — Kolkata

PIB (10 Dec 2024): GSI has established a state-of-the-art National Landslide Forecasting facility at GSI, Kolkata to operationalise regional Landslide Early Warning Systems.

French government falls in no-confidence vote against PM Michel Barnier
Q3

Which French Prime Minister was ousted in a no-confidence vote on 4 December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Michel Barnier

BBC and Reuters (4 Dec 2024): French lawmakers passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, bringing down his government.

Q4 Advanced

How many votes were cast in support of the no-confidence motion against Michel Barnier's government on 4 December 2024?

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Correct answer: A — 331

BBC and Reuters (4 Dec 2024): a total of 331 lawmakers voted in support of the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

Q5 Advanced

The fall of Michel Barnier's government on 4 December 2024 was the first time a French government lost a no-confidence vote since:

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Correct answer: C — 1962

BBC and Reuters (4 Dec 2024): it was the first time a French government had collapsed in a no-confidence vote since 1962.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the French no-confidence vote of 4 December 2024: 1. It followed Michel Barnier's use of special powers to push through his budget without a vote. 2. President Emmanuel Macron resigned after the vote. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

BBC and Reuters (4 Dec 2024): the motion followed Barnier's use of special powers to force through his budget without a vote, so statement 1 is correct. BBC reports Macron had said he would not resign whatever the outcome and was due to address the nation, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.

India retain Men's Junior Asia Cup hockey title, beating Pakistan 5-3
Q7

Whom did India beat in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup hockey on 4 December 2024, and by what score?

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Correct answer: A — Pakistan, 5-3

Hockey India (4 Dec 2024): the Indian junior men's hockey team beat Pakistan 5-3 in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman.

Q8 Advanced

Which Indian player scored four goals in the Men's Junior Asia Cup final on 4 December 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Araijeet Singh Hundal

Hockey India (4 Dec 2024): Araijeet Singh Hundal (4', 18', 47', 54') scored four goals and Dilraj Singh (19') one in India's 5-3 win over Pakistan.

Q9 Advanced

With the win on 4 December 2024, how many times has India won the Men's Junior Asia Cup?

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Correct answer: D — Five

Hockey India (4 Dec 2024): India has now won the tournament a record five times, including previous triumphs in 2023, 2015, 2008 and 2004.

India delivers formal statement at UNCCD CoP16 in Riyadh
Q10

Where was CoP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification held, at which India delivered its formal statement on 3 December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

PIB (3 Dec 2024): Bhupender Yadav delivered India's Formal Statement at the CoP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Q11 Advanced

At UNCCD CoP16 on 3 December 2024, India reaffirmed its Bonn Challenge commitment to restore how much degraded land by 2030?

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Correct answer: B — 26 million hectares

PIB (3 Dec 2024): India reaffirmed its commitment under the Bonn Challenge of restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, of which more than 22.50 million hectares has already been restored.

South Korea's President Yoon declares martial law, lifts it hours later
Q12

Which South Korean President declared martial law on 3 December 2024 and lifted it hours later?

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Correct answer: A — Yoon Suk Yeol

BBC and The Hindu (3 Dec 2024): President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late on Tuesday, 3 December, and it was lifted hours later after lawmakers voted against it.

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following statements about South Korea's martial law declaration of 3 December 2024: 1. It was lifted after the National Assembly voted to reject it. 2. It remained in force for more than a week. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

BBC and The Hindu: lawmakers voted to reject martial law and Yoon's government lifted it early on 4 December, within hours, so statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.

India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2024 begins at Bentong
Q14

Where did the 4th edition of the India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti begin on 2 December 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Bentong camp, Pahang, Malaysia

PIB (2 Dec 2024): the 4th edition of Harimau Shakti commenced at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia.

Q15

Which edition of the India–Malaysia exercise Harimau Shakti commenced on 2 December 2024?

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Correct answer: A — 4th

PIB (2 Dec 2024): the 4th edition of India–Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced at Bentong camp.

Q16 Advanced

Which regiment represented the Indian contingent at Exercise Harimau Shakti 2024?

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Correct answer: B — MAHAR Regiment

PIB (2 Dec 2024): the 78-member Indian contingent is represented by a Battalion of the MAHAR Regiment.

Q17 Advanced

Exercise Harimau Shakti 2024 aims to enhance joint capability for counter-insurgency operations in jungle terrain under which chapter of the UN mandate?

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Correct answer: D — Chapter VII

PIB (2 Dec 2024): the aim is to enhance joint military capability to undertake counter-insurgency operations in jungle terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate.

Q18 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Exercise Harimau Shakti: 1. The 2024 edition is scheduled from 2 to 15 December 2024. 2. The previous edition was held in November 2023 at Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (2 Dec 2024): the exercise is scheduled from 2nd to 15th December 2024, and the last edition was conducted in Nov 2023 at Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.

Coal Ministry announces selected applicants under coal gasification incentive scheme
Q19 Advanced

What is the outlay of the Ministry of Coal's Financial Incentive Scheme for coal/lignite gasification, under which selected applicants were announced on 2 December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — ₹8,500 crore

PIB (2 Dec 2024): the Ministry of Coal launched the Financial Incentive Scheme with an outlay of ₹8,500 crore, approved by the Cabinet, for promotion of coal/lignite gasification projects.

Q20 Advanced

By which year does India target 100 million tonnes of coal gasification, as cited by the Ministry of Coal on 2 December 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 2030

PIB (2 Dec 2024): the scheme is a crucial step towards India's target of 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030.

Q21 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the selections announced by the Ministry of Coal on 2 December 2024: 1. Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited was selected under Category I. 2. New Era Cleantech Solution was selected under Category I. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB (2 Dec 2024): Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited is listed under Category I (government PSUs/JVs), so statement 1 is correct. New Era Cleantech Solution was selected under Category III (demonstration/small-scale plants), so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.

India speaks at CoP16 Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience in Riyadh
Q22 Advanced

At the CoP16 drought dialogue on 2 December 2024, Bhupender Yadav recalled India's presidency of which UNCCD Conference of the Parties, when India committed to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030?

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Correct answer: B — CoP14

PIB (2 Dec 2024): Shri Yadav said it was during India's presidency at CoP14 that India presented its commitment to restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030.

Q23 Advanced

India announced the setting up of a Centre of Excellence in which field during its UNCCD CoP14 presidency, which the Minister said on 2 December 2024 has been established?

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Correct answer: D — Sustainable Land Management

PIB (2 Dec 2024): India announced the setting up of a Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management to promote a scientific approach to land degradation; the Minister said it has already been established.

India's coal production reaches 90.62 million tonnes in November 2024
Q24

What was India's overall coal production in November 2024, as reported by the Ministry of Coal on 1 December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — 90.62 million tonnes

PIB (1 Dec 2024): overall coal production in November 2024 reached 90.62 million tonnes (provisional), compared with 84.52 MT in November 2023.

Q25 Advanced

By what percentage did India's overall coal production in November 2024 grow over November 2023?

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Correct answer: B — 7.20%

PIB (1 Dec 2024): production of 90.62 MT against 84.52 MT in the same month last year marks a 7.20% growth.

Q26 Advanced

Coal production from captive and other entities in November 2024 reached how much, according to the Ministry of Coal?

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Correct answer: C — 17.13 million tonnes

PIB (1 Dec 2024): coal production from captive and other entities reached 17.13 million tonnes (provisional) in November 2024, up from 12.44 million tonnes in November 2023, a growth of 37.69%.

PM greets Border Security Force on its Raising Day
Q27

The Border Security Force, which the PM greeted on its Raising Day on 1 December 2024, was officially formed in which year?

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Correct answer: A — 1965

BSF official website: the Border Security Force was officially formed on 1st December 1965; the PM greeted the BSF on its Raising Day on 1 December 2024 (PIB).

Q28 Advanced

Who was the first Director-General and founding father of the Border Security Force?

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Correct answer: D — K. F. Rustamji

BSF official website: the Government of India appointed Shri K. F. Rustamji, IP, as the first Director-General and the founding father of BSF.

EPFO's 236th CBT meeting: interest until settlement date, EDLI benefits ratified, Amnesty Scheme 2024 recommended
Q29 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 236th CBT meeting of EPFO (30 November 2024): 1. It amended paragraph 60(2)(b) of the EPF Scheme, 1952 so that interest is paid up to the date of settlement. 2. It was informed that the limit for auto claim settlement had been raised to ₹2 lakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB (Labour): the CBT amended para 60(2)(b) so that interest is paid up to the date of settlement (1 is correct). The auto claim settlement limit was extended to ₹1 lakh from ₹50,000, not ₹2 lakh (2 is wrong).

Q30 Advanced

As ratified by EPFO's CBT on 30 November 2024, what are the minimum and maximum benefits under the extended EDLI scheme?

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Correct answer: D — ₹2.5 lakh and ₹7 lakh

PIB (Labour): the ratified EDLI extension provides a minimum benefit of Rs. 2.5 lakh and a maximum of up to Rs. 7 lakh.

Q31 Advanced

The first pilot of EPFO's Centralised Pension Payment System (CPPS), completed in October 2024, was carried out in which places?

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Correct answer: B — Karnal, Jammu and Srinagar

PIB (Labour): the first CPPS pilot was completed in October 2024 in Karnal, Jammu and Srinagar; a second pilot covered 20 more Regional Offices in November.

TRAI extends PE–TM chain declaration deadline for SMS traceability to 10 December 2024
Q32 Advanced

By what date did TRAI direct access providers to ensure PE–TM chain declaration by all Principal Entities and Telemarketers, as announced on 30 November 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 10 December 2024

PIB (TRAI): access providers were directed to ensure PE–TM chain declaration by all PEs and TMs latest by 10 December 2024.

Q33

Under TRAI's Direction of 20 August 2024, commercial messages had to be traceable from senders to recipients with effect from which date?

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Correct answer: A — 1 November 2024

PIB (TRAI): the Direction of 20 August 2024 mandated that all commercial messages must be traceable from 1 November 2024.

CBDT extends ITR due date for Section 92E assessees to 15 December 2024
Q34

By CBDT Circular No. 18/2024 of 30 November 2024, the due date for filing ITRs for AY 2024-25 by assessees required to furnish a Section 92E report was extended to which date?

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Correct answer: D — 15 December 2024

PIB (Finance): the due date, originally 30 November 2024, was extended to 15 December 2024 by CBDT Circular No. 18/2024 dated 30.11.2024.

Q35 Advanced

The ITR due-date extension announced by CBDT on 30 November 2024 applies to assessees required to furnish a report referred to in which section of the Income-tax Act, 1961?

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Correct answer: B — Section 92E

PIB (Finance): the extension applies to assessees required to furnish a report referred to in section 92E.

Real GDP grows 5.4% in Q2 (July–September) of 2024-25: NSO
Q36

According to NSO estimates released on 29 November 2024, India's real GDP grew by how much in Q2 (July–September) of 2024-25?

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Correct answer: B — 5.4%

PIB (MoSPI): real GDP grew 5.4% in Q2 of 2024-25, against 8.1% in Q2 of 2023-24. 6.0% was the H1 growth.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Q2 2024-25 GDP estimates: 1. Manufacturing grew by 2.2% in Q2 of 2024-25. 2. Agriculture and allied sector grew by 3.5%, after growth of 0.4% to 2.0% in the previous four quarters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (MoSPI): manufacturing grew 2.2%, and agriculture bounced back to 3.5% after sub-optimal growth of 0.4% to 2.0% in the previous four quarters. Both are correct.

Q38 Advanced

What was the growth rate of nominal GDP (GDP at current prices) in Q2 of 2024-25, as estimated on 29 November 2024?

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Correct answer: A — 8.0%

PIB (MoSPI): nominal GDP in Q2 of 2024-25 was ₹76.60 lakh crore against ₹70.90 lakh crore, a growth of 8.0%. 8.9% was H1 nominal growth.

Nine One Stop Centres approved for Indian women in distress abroad
Q39 Advanced

Among the nine One Stop Centres approved for Indian women in distress abroad, the two OSCs without shelter homes are located in which cities?

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Correct answer: A — Toronto and Singapore

PIB (MWCD): seven OSCs with shelter homes are in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia (Jeddah & Riyadh); two OSCs without shelter homes are in Toronto and Singapore.

Q40

How many One Stop Centres for Indian women facing distress abroad were approved by the Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, as stated on 29 November 2024?

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Correct answer: B — 9

PIB (MWCD): proposals of the MEA for 9 One Stop Centres for Indian women facing distress abroad were approved by the Empowered Committee.

Curtain raiser for first Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav; mascot 'Purvi' unveiled
Q41

What is the name of the mascot of the first Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, unveiled on 29 November 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Purvi

PIB (DoNER): 'Purvi', the mascot of the Mahotsav, was introduced at the curtain raiser; she is a young girl representing all eight states of Northeast India.

Q42 Advanced

Where and when was the first Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav scheduled to be held?

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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, 6–8 December 2024

PIB (DoNER): the three-day festival was to take place at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from 6 to 8 December 2024.

India and ADB sign $98 million loan for the Clean Plant Programme in horticulture
Q43

What was the size of the loan signed by India and the Asian Development Bank on 29 November 2024 for 'Building India's Clean Plant Programme'?

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Correct answer: A — $98 million

PIB (Finance): the Government of India and ADB signed a $98 million loan for the Building India's Clean Plant Programme.

Q44 Advanced

Through which bodies will the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare implement the ADB-supported Clean Plant Programme project?

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Correct answer: B — National Horticulture Board and ICAR

PIB (Finance): the project will be implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare through the National Horticulture Board and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy seize about 500 kg of crystal meth in joint operation
Q45

In the joint Indian Navy–Sri Lanka Navy anti-narcotics operation announced on 29 November 2024, approximately how much of which narcotic was seized?

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Correct answer: B — About 500 kg of crystal meth

PIB (Navy): both boats were boarded on 24 and 25 November 2024, leading to the seizure of approximately 500 kg of narcotics (crystal meth).

Q46 Advanced

Indian Navy surveillance in the November 2024 anti-narcotics operation with Sri Lanka was based on inputs from which centre located in Gurugram?

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Correct answer: D — Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)

PIB (Navy): surveillance by LRMP aircraft and RPA was based on inputs from the Information Fusion Centre (Indian Ocean Region), Gurugram.

Eight core industries grow 3.1% in October 2024
Q47

By how much did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries grow in October 2024 (provisional), as released on 29 November 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 3.1%

PIB (Commerce): the ICI increased by 3.1% (provisional) in October 2024 over October 2023. 4.1% is the April–October cumulative growth and 6.3% the final July 2024 figure.

Q48 Advanced

Which of the eight core industries carries the highest weight in the Index of Eight Core Industries?

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Correct answer: D — Petroleum Refinery Products

PIB (Commerce): weights are Refinery Products 28.04%, Electricity 19.85%, Steel 17.92% and Coal 10.33%.

First-ever auction of offshore mineral blocks launched: 13 blocks in Arabian and Andaman Seas
Q49

How many mineral blocks were offered in the first-ever tranche of offshore mineral block auctions launched on 28 November 2024?

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Correct answer: D — 13

PIB (Mines): the first tranche includes 13 mineral blocks spanning the Arabian Sea and the Andaman Sea.

Q50 Advanced

The blocks in the first tranche of offshore mineral auctions (November 2024) are located in which seas?

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Correct answer: B — Arabian Sea and Andaman Sea

PIB (Mines): the 13 blocks span the Arabian Sea and the Andaman Sea.

Q51 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the first offshore mineral auction tranche: 1. The blocks feature construction sand, lime-mud and polymetallic nodules and crusts. 2. The Geological Survey of India has identified about six lakh sq km of offshore area with potential for offshore mining. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (Mines): the tranche features construction sand, lime-mud and polymetallic nodules and crusts, and the Mines Secretary said GSI has identified about six lakh sq km of offshore area with mining potential. Both are correct.

India and UK sign Statement of Intent on electric propulsion for Indian Navy ships
Q52

Where was the India–UK Statement of Intent on electric propulsion systems for the Indian Navy signed on 28 November 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Portsmouth

PIB (MoD): the SoI was signed between the defence ministries of India and the UK in Portsmouth on 28 November 2024.

Q53 Advanced

Under the India–UK electric propulsion partnership, which planned Indian Navy vessels are envisaged to have a Full Electric Propulsion System?

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Correct answer: B — Landing Platform Docks

PIB (MoD): the Landing Platform Docks, planned to be built at an Indian shipyard, are envisaged to have a Full Electric Propulsion System.

FCI to offload 25 LMT wheat under OMSS (Domestic) 2024 to moderate prices
Q54

How much wheat did the Centre decide on 28 November 2024 that FCI would offload under OMSS (Domestic) 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 25 LMT

PIB (Food & PD): FCI is to offload 25 LMT of wheat in the open market under OMSS (D) 2024 through e-auction.

Q55 Advanced

Under the OMSS (Domestic) 2024 policy, what is the reserve price fixed for wheat of Fair Average Quality (FAQ)?

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Correct answer: B — ₹2,325 per quintal

PIB (Food & PD): the reserve price is ₹2,325/quintal for wheat (FAQ) and ₹2,300/quintal for wheat (URS), up to 31 March 2025.

India seeks clear scope for plastic pollution treaty at INC-5 in Busan
Q56

The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on a plastic pollution treaty, held in November 2024, took place in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Busan

PIB (MoEFCC): India participated in the 5th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan.

Q57 Advanced

At INC-5, India said the new plastic pollution instrument should not overlap with the mandates of which multilateral environmental agreements?

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Correct answer: A — Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

PIB (MoEFCC): India highlighted that there should be no overlap with the mandates of MEAs such as the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and bodies like the WTO.

Army Chief launches 'Eklavya' online learning platform for officers
Q58 Advanced

The Indian Army's 'Eklavya' online learning platform, launched on 28 November 2024, was developed at zero cost through which institute?

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Correct answer: A — BISAG-N, Gandhinagar

PIB (Army): the platform was developed at zero cost through the Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N), Gandhinagar.

Q59 Advanced

What is the Indian Army's theme for the year 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Year of Technology Absorption

PIB (Army): the Eklavya launch aligns with the Indian Army's theme for 2024 as the 'Year of Technology Absorption'.

Annapurna Devi launches 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign and Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal
Q60

Who launched the national 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign in New Delhi on 27 November 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Annapurna Devi

PIB (MWCD): Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi launched the campaign; MoS Savitri Thakur was also present.

Q61 Advanced

Consider the following statements cited at the launch of 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat': 1. Under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, marriages of girls under 18 and boys under 21 are prohibited. 2. The sex ratio at birth improved from 918 in 2014-15 to 930 in 2023-24. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (MWCD): the Minister cited both — the PCMA 2006 age limits (girls under 18, boys under 21) and the improvement in sex ratio at birth from 918 to 930. Both are correct.

Q62 Advanced

The 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' launch coincided with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This global campaign runs between which two days?

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Correct answer: A — 25 November to 10 December

PIB (MWCD): the 16 Days of Activism run from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day).

India rises 11 places to 49th in Network Readiness Index 2024
Q63

What was India's rank in the Network Readiness Index 2024?

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Correct answer: A — 49th

PIB (DoT): India improved by eleven slots to 49th in NRI 2024, against 60th in NRI 2023.

Q64 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India in the Network Readiness Index 2024: 1. India ranked 1st in 'AI scientific publications', 'AI talent concentration' and 'ICT services exports'. 2. India ranked 1st among lower-middle-income countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB (DoT): India was 1st in those three indicators (1 is correct), but ranked 2nd among lower-middle-income countries, after Vietnam (2 is wrong).

India proposes a dedicated multilateral fund under the plastic pollution treaty at INC-5
Q65 Advanced

India's proposed financial mechanism for the plastic pollution treaty at INC-5 is modelled on the fund operating under which international agreement?

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Correct answer: D — Montreal Protocol

PIB (MoEFCC): the model proposed by India has been in operation under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's multilateral fund proposal at INC-5: 1. The fund would provide loan-based finance to developing countries. 2. It proposes a subsidiary body with equal representation of developed and developing countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

PIB (MoEFCC): the proposed fund would provide grant-based (not loan-based) finance — 1 is wrong. It provides for a subsidiary body with equal representation of developed and developing countries — 2 is correct.

Nine coal mines auctioned in 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions
Q67

How many coal mines were successfully auctioned in the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions, as announced on 27 November 2024?

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Correct answer: B — 9

PIB (Coal): a total of nine coal mines were successfully auctioned — three fully explored and six partially explored.

Q68 Advanced

Since commercial coal mining began in 2020, how many coal mines had been successfully auctioned as of November 2024?

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Correct answer: D — 113

PIB (Coal): since the inception of commercial coal mining in 2020, 113 coal mines have been auctioned with a capacity of 257.60 MTPA.

BAHS 2024 released on National Milk Day: milk output 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24
Q69

According to Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024, released on 26 November 2024, what was India's milk production in 2023-24?

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Correct answer: D — 239.30 million tonnes

PIB (DAHD): milk production in 2023-24 was 239.30 million tonnes, up 3.78% over 2022-23; it was 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15.

Q70

As per BAHS 2024, which State had the largest share of India's milk production in 2023-24?

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Correct answer: A — Uttar Pradesh

PIB (DAHD): Uttar Pradesh led with 16.21%, followed by Rajasthan (14.51%), Madhya Pradesh (8.91%), Gujarat (7.65%) and Maharashtra (6.71%).

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on BAHS 2024: 1. Andhra Pradesh had the largest share of India's egg production in 2023-24. 2. Rajasthan had the largest share of India's wool production in 2023-24. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (DAHD): Andhra Pradesh led egg production with 17.85% and Rajasthan led wool production with 47.53%. Both are correct.

HLC under Amit Shah approves ₹1,115.67 crore, including ₹1,000-crore landslide mitigation project in 15 States
Q72

What total amount did the High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approve for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects (announced 26 November 2024)?

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Correct answer: B — ₹1,115.67 crore

PIB (MHA): the HLC approved ₹1,115.67 crore — ₹1,000 crore for landslide mitigation and ₹115.67 crore for Civil Defence training.

Q73 Advanced

The ₹1,000-crore National Landslide Risk Mitigation project approved by the HLC in November 2024 is to be funded from which fund?

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Correct answer: C — National Disaster Mitigation Fund

PIB (MHA): the landslide proposal was considered for funding from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF).

Q74 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the HLC approvals announced on 26 November 2024: 1. The National Landslide Risk Mitigation project covers 15 States. 2. The Civil Defence training and capacity-building project covers only the North Eastern States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB (MHA): the landslide project covers 15 States, but the ₹115.67-crore Civil Defence project covers all States and UTs. Only 1 is correct.