KPSC (Karnataka) Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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What was the overarching theme of the fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries held in Delhi from 13 to 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment and Skilling – Leveraging the Demographic Dividend
PIB (PMO): the conference included discussions around the overarching theme of 'Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment and Skilling – Leveraging the Demographic Dividend'.
At the National Conference of Chief Secretaries in December 2024, the Prime Minister directed States to explore Viability Gap Funding for which purpose?
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Correct answer: C — Recycling of e-waste
PIB (PMO): the PM directed the States to explore concepts of Viability Gap Funding for recycling of e-waste, since digital waste will increase in a technology-driven society.
In December 2024, the RBI raised the limit for collateral-free agricultural loans per borrower to:
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh
PIB (Agriculture): the existing collateral-free agricultural loan limit of ₹1.6 lakh per borrower has been raised to ₹2 lakh, effective 1 January 2025.
Consider the following statements about the RBI's revised collateral-free agricultural loan limit: 1. The limit also applies to loans for allied activities. 2. The revised limit is effective from 1 April 2025. 3. The Modified Interest Subvention Scheme offers loans up to ₹3 lakh at a 4% effective interest rate. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Agriculture): the limit covers agricultural loans including allied activities, and the MISS offers loans up to ₹3 lakh at a 4% effective rate. Statement 2 is incorrect: the change is effective from 1 January 2025.
Small and marginal farmers, expected to benefit most from the RBI's December 2024 increase in the collateral-free agricultural loan limit, make up over what share of the farm sector?
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Correct answer: D — 86%
The Agriculture Ministry said the move would benefit small and marginal farmers, who make up over 86% of the sector.
National Energy Conservation Day is observed in India every year on:
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Correct answer: A — 14 December
PIB (Power): National Energy Conservation Day is commemorated in India on December 14 every year.
Which body confers the National Energy Conservation Awards presented on National Energy Conservation Day?
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Correct answer: D — Bureau of Energy Efficiency
PIB (Power): the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) are an initiative of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.
In which year was National Energy Conservation Day introduced in India?
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Correct answer: B — 1991
PIB (Power): introduced in 1991, the day is championed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency; the NECA were instituted the same year.
How many resolutions did PM Narendra Modi present in the Lok Sabha on 14 December 2024 during the special discussion on 75 years of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: C — 11
Inspired by the spirit of the Constitution, the Prime Minister presented 11 resolutions for India's future.
What was the first of the resolutions presented by PM Modi in the Lok Sabha on 14 December 2024 on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: D — Citizens and government must fulfil their duties
The first resolution was that whether citizens or the government, all must fulfil their duties.
Raj Kapoor, whose 100th birth anniversary was marked on 14 December 2024, made his directorial debut with which film?
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Correct answer: A — Aag
Raj Kapoor's directorial debut Aag (1948) marked the beginning of RK Films.
In which year did Raj Kapoor, whose birth centenary was celebrated in December 2024, receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
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Correct answer: C — 1988
Raj Kapoor received the Padma Bhushan in 1971 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1988.
Raj Kapoor, whose 100th birth anniversary fell on 14 December 2024, was born in 1924 in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Peshawar
Raj Kapoor was born on 14 December 1924 in Peshawar, now in Pakistan, the son of Prithviraj Kapoor.
The Indian Posts & Telecommunications Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TAFS), which marked its 50th Foundation Day on 14 December 2024, was established in:
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Correct answer: A — 1974
PIB (Communications): since its establishment in 1974, IP&TAFS has been at the forefront of India's telecommunications and postal financial landscape.
The Department of Telecommunications' SAMPANN portal, lauded at the IP&TAFS 50th Foundation Day, is used for:
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Correct answer: D — Pension disbursement
PIB (Communications): IP&TAFS oversees disbursement of DoT pensions through the cloud-based SAMPANN portal; revenue assurance is handled through the separate SARAS portal.
The 'District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India' report released on 13 December 2024 analysed flood and drought risks across how many districts?
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Correct answer: B — 698
PIB (Science & Technology): the report contains an in-depth analysis of flood and drought risks across 698 districts in India and was released on 13 December 2024 at IIT Delhi.
Which institutions developed the 'District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India' report released in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and CSTEP Bengaluru
PIB (Science & Technology): the report was developed by IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and CSTEP Bengaluru, supported by DST in collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
According to the District-level Climate Risk Assessment report (December 2024), which of the following districts is NOT among the 11 districts at 'Very High' risk of both flood and drought?
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Correct answer: D — Barmer
PIB (Science & Technology): the 11 dual-risk districts are Patna (Bihar); Alappuzha (Kerala); Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, South Salmara Mankachar and Golaghat (Assam); Kendrapara (Odisha); and Murshidabad, Nadia and Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal). Barmer is not on the list.
According to the Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study released in December 2024, a 40-minute daily yoga routine can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by approximately:
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Correct answer: C — 40%
PIB (Science & Technology): the study found that a 40-minute daily yoga routine with standard lifestyle interventions can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by approximately 40%. 28% and 32% are the figures for earlier lifestyle and lifestyle-plus-metformin trials.
The 'Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study' on yoga, released on 13 December 2024, was initiated by which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India
PIB (Science & Technology): the study was initiated by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) and released by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study (December 2024): 1. It was conducted over three years across five centres in India. 2. It involved nearly 1,000 prediabetic individuals. 3. The yoga routine tested lasted 60 minutes a day. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Science & Technology): the study ran over three years across five centres with nearly 1,000 prediabetic individuals. Statement 3 is incorrect: the routine was 40 minutes a day.
What is 'Rajmarg Saathi', announced by NHAI in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Upgraded route patrolling vehicles for national highways
PIB (Road Transport & Highways): NHAI's guidelines include specifications for new Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) named 'Rajmarg Saathi'.
Under NHAI's guidelines, a 'Rajmarg Saathi' route patrolling vehicle is to be replaced after:
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Correct answer: C — 3,00,000 km or 3 years
PIB (Road Transport & Highways): the RPV shall be replaced with a new one once it has exceeded a run of 3,00,000 km or has been in operation for three years.
Road distress data captured by AI dashcams on 'Rajmarg Saathi' vehicles will be integrated with which NHAI application?
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Correct answer: B — NHAI One
PIB (Road Transport & Highways): the road distress data shall be collected weekly by NHAI and integrated with the NHAI One application for more efficient maintenance.
How many direct selling entities were issued notices by the CCPA for violating the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, as announced on 13 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 17
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the CCPA issued notices to 17 entities found violating the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021; 13 of them are under investigation.
In which year were the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules notified by the Government of India?
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Correct answer: C — 2021
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the Government notified the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, establishing a framework to regulate direct selling entities.
Which of the following is NOT among the three major signs, listed by the CCPA in December 2024, that a product is being used to disguise a pyramid scheme?
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Correct answer: D — Products sold only through online platforms
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the three signs listed are a large joining fee or investment, compensation paid for recruiting, and no right of return, buy-back or cooling-off period. Online selling is not one of them.
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.
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.
Against which sports federation did the Competition Commission of India issue a cease and desist order dated 12 December 2024 (announced on 13 December 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — A) Table Tennis Federation of India
PIB (CCI): the CCI passed an order under Section 27 of the Competition Act against the Table Tennis Federation of India and three of its affiliates, without imposing a monetary penalty.
The CCI's December 2024 order against the Table Tennis Federation of India and its affiliates found contravention of which sections of the Competition Act, 2002?
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Correct answer: D — Sections 3(4) and 4
PIB (CCI): the order found contravention of Sections 3(4) and 4 of the Act, resulting in refusal to deal and abuse of dominance; the cease and desist order itself was issued under Section 27.
Under India's Green Steel Taxonomy (December 2024), five-star green-rated steel must have an emission intensity lower than how many tonnes of CO2e per tonne of finished steel?
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Correct answer: A — 1.6
PIB (Steel): five-star green-rated steel has emission intensity lower than 1.6 t-CO2e/tfs; four-star is 1.6-2.0, three-star 2.0-2.2, and steel above 2.2 is not eligible.
Which body is the nodal agency for measurement, reporting and verification and for issuing greenness certificates under India's Green Steel Taxonomy?
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Correct answer: D — National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology
PIB (Steel): the National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST) shall serve as the nodal agency for MRV and for issuing greenness certificates and star ratings, on a yearly basis.
Consider the following statements about India's Green Steel Taxonomy: 1. India is the first nation to release a taxonomy of green steel. 2. The star-rating thresholds will be reviewed every five years. 3. Steel with emission intensity above 2.2 t-CO2e per tonne of finished steel is not eligible for a green rating. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Steel): India is the first nation to release a green steel taxonomy, and steel above 2.2 t-CO2e/tfs is not eligible for green rating. Statement 2 is incorrect: thresholds will be reviewed every three years.
As announced in December 2024, India's gross FDI inflows since April 2000 have reached:
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Correct answer: C — $1 trillion
PIB (Commerce & Industry): India's gross FDI inflows have reached $1 trillion since April 2000.
How much FDI did India receive in the first half of FY 2024-25, according to the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — $42.1 billion
PIB (Commerce & Industry): FDI rose nearly 26% to $42.1 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year (2024-25).
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed the Indian Light Tank that completed high-altitude firing trials in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, Chennai
PIB (Defence): the light tank has been defined, designed and developed by CVRDE, the Chennai-based laboratory of DRDO.
Which company is the industry partner manufacturing DRDO's Indian Light Tank?
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Correct answer: D — Larsen & Toubro
PIB (Defence): the Indian Light Tank is manufactured by industry partner Larsen & Toubro Precision Engineering & Systems.
The Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme supports India's goal of achieving 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by which year?
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Correct answer: A — 2030
PIB (Coal): the Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme is integral to India's goal of achieving 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030.
Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (a CIL-BHEL joint venture), awarded ₹1,350 crore under the coal gasification scheme in December 2024, is setting up its ammonium nitrate project in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Odisha
PIB (Coal): BCGCL, a CIL-BHEL joint venture, was awarded ₹1,350 crore for its coal gasification project at Lakhanpur, Odisha, to produce 0.66 MMTPA of ammonium nitrate. The West Bengal and Maharashtra awards were coal-to-SNG and coal-to-ethanol projects.
General Ashok Raj Sigdel, conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army on 12 December 2024, is the army chief of which country?
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Correct answer: B — Nepal
PIB (President's Secretariat): President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army on General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepali Army.
During his December 2024 visit to India, Nepali Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel was the Reviewing Officer of the Passing Out Parade at:
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Correct answer: C — Indian Military Academy, Dehradun
PIB (Defence): the COAS of the Nepali Army served as the Reviewing Officer at the Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, where two Nepali cadets were commissioned.
In December 2024, WADA approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory, New Delhi, as a/an:
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Correct answer: A — Athlete Passport Management Unit
PIB (Youth Affairs & Sports): WADA granted approval for NDTL, New Delhi, as an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport.
With NDTL's approval in December 2024, India became part of a group of how many WADA-approved Athlete Passport Management Units worldwide?
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Correct answer: D — 17
PIB (Youth Affairs & Sports): India is now part of a group of the 17 APMUs approved by WADA worldwide.
What was India's IIP growth rate for October 2024, as per quick estimates released on 12 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 3.5%
PIB (MoSPI): IIP growth for October 2024 was 3.5%, against 3.1% in September 2024; manufacturing grew 4.1% and electricity 2.0%.
On which date of every month are the Quick Estimates of India's Index of Industrial Production released?
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Correct answer: A — 12th
PIB (MoSPI): the Quick Estimates of IIP are released on the 12th of every month (or the previous working day if the 12th is a holiday) with a six-week lag.
What was India's all-India CPI (combined) inflation rate for November 2024, as released on 12 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 5.48%
PIB (MoSPI): year-on-year CPI inflation for November 2024 was 5.48% (provisional); rural was 5.95%, urban 4.83%, and October 2024 was 6.21%.
Which item recorded the highest year-on-year inflation at the all-India level in November 2024 CPI data?
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Correct answer: D — Garlic
PIB (MoSPI): the top five items by year-on-year inflation in November 2024 were garlic (85.14), potato (66.65), cauliflower (47.70), cabbage (43.58) and coconut oil (42.13).
Which edition of the Smart India Hackathon had its Grand Finale begin on 11 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 7th
PIB (11 Dec 2024): the 7th edition of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) began concurrently at 51 centres nationwide on 11 December 2024.
In which year was the Smart India Hackathon launched?
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Correct answer: A — 2017
PIB (11 Dec 2024): launched in 2017, the Smart India Hackathon has gained massive popularity among young innovators.
For how long does the Software Edition of the Smart India Hackathon 2024 Grand Finale run non-stop?
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Correct answer: D — 36 hours
PIB (11 Dec 2024): the Software Edition will run non-stop for 36 hours, and the Hardware Edition will continue from 11 to 15 December 2024.
As per MNRE data released on 11 December 2024, what was India's total RE installed capacity as of November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 213.70 GW
PIB (11 Dec 2024): total RE installed capacity reached 213.70 GW as of November 2024, up from 187.05 GW a year earlier.
By what percentage did India's RE installed capacity grow year-on-year as of November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 14.2%
PIB (11 Dec 2024): India's RE capacity registered 14.2% year-on-year growth. 28.5% is the growth including pipeline projects, and 30.2% is the growth in solar.
What was India's installed solar capacity as of November 2024, according to MNRE?
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Correct answer: C — 94.17 GW
PIB (11 Dec 2024): installed solar capacity rose from 72.31 GW in 2023 to 94.17 GW in 2024, a growth of 30.2%; 261.15 GW includes pipeline projects.
What was the theme of the International Mountain Day 2024 event organised by the Environment Ministry on 11 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Mountain Solutions for a Sustainable Future - Innovation, Adaptation, and Youth
PIB (11 Dec 2024): the event centred on the theme 'Mountain Solutions for a Sustainable Future - Innovation, Adaptation, and Youth'.
To what level did the Centre lower the wheat stock limit for traders and wholesalers on 11 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 1,000 MT
PIB (11 Dec 2024): the stock limit for Trader/Wholesaler was revised from 2000 MT to 1000 MT, applicable until 31 March 2025.
Which session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation was held in Moscow on 10 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 21st
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the 21st session of the IRIGC-M&MTC was co-chaired by Rajnath Singh and Andrey Belousov in Moscow on December 10, 2024.
Who co-chaired the 21st IRIGC-M&MTC with Rajnath Singh on 10 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Andrey Belousov
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the session was co-chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov.
The India-Russia Military Technical Cooperation agreement mentioned at the 21st IRIGC-M&MTC covers which period?
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Correct answer: D — 2021-31
PIB (10 Dec 2024): Belousov said the operationalisation of the Military Technical Cooperation agreement for 2021-31 will give necessary impetus to 'Make in India'.
Whom did Rajnath Singh call on in Moscow on 10 December 2024, on the margins of the IRIGC-M&MTC?
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Correct answer: B — Vladimir Putin
PIB (10 Dec 2024): Rajnath Singh called on the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in Moscow on the margins of the 21st IRIGC-M&MTC.
Consider the following about Rajnath Singh's visit to Moscow on 10 December 2024: 1. He laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 2. The Russian Defence Minister congratulated him on the commissioning of INS Tushil. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (10 Dec 2024): before the meeting Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at 'The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' in Moscow, and Belousov congratulated him on the commissioning of INS Tushil.
From which date must solar PV modules used in projects source their cells from ALMM List-II, as per MNRE's amendment announced on 10 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 1 June 2026
PIB (10 Dec 2024): all solar PV modules used in projects must source their solar cells from ALMM List-II starting from 1st June 2026.
The new List-II introduced under the amended ALMM Order, 2019 covers:
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Correct answer: A — Solar PV cells
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the amendment introduces the long-awaited List-II for solar PV cells under the ALMM Order.
Under the ALMM amendment of December 2024, which solar modules will be considered compliant with the List-II cell requirement?
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Correct answer: B — Thin-film modules manufactured in integrated solar PV module manufacturing units
PIB (10 Dec 2024): thin-film solar modules manufactured in integrated solar PV module manufacturing units will be considered in compliance with the requirement to use solar PV cells from List-II.
On which day was the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign launched, before concluding on Human Rights Day 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 19 November (World Toilet Day)
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the HSHS campaign, launched on World Toilet Day (November 19), concluded on 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Which department organised the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the campaign was organised by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
How many Community Sanitary Complexes were assessed and improved during the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign?
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Correct answer: A — Over 1.54 lakh
PIB (10 Dec 2024): over 1.54 lakh CSCs were assessed and improved, covering more than 70% of existing CSCs. 3.35 lakh is the number of new household latrines sanctioned.
Where were the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games 2024 held, at which India recorded its best-ever performance?
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Correct answer: A — Kuala Lumpur
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the PM congratulated the Indian contingent for a historic performance at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games 2024 held in Kuala Lumpur.
How many medals did India win at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 55
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the athletes won an extraordinary 55 medals, India's best ever performance at the Games.
Which edition of the Asia Pacific Deaf Games was held in 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 10th
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the PM congratulated the contingent on its performance at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games 2024.
The Competition Commission of India announced on 10 December 2024 its approval of the acquisition of Covestro AG by which company?
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Correct answer: A — Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
PIB (10 Dec 2024): CCI approves acquisition of Covestro AG by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
During which dates was the nationwide 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore' campaign 2024 scheduled to be held?
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Correct answer: D — 19-24 December 2024
PIB (11 Dec 2024): Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore, the nationwide campaign for redressal of public grievances, will be held in all districts, states and UTs from 19th to 24th December 2024; its first preparatory meeting was on 10.12.2024.