KVS / NVS Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
How many seats did the BJP win in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly in the results declared on 23 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 132
ECI party-wise results: BJP 132, the single largest party; The Indian Express and News18 report the same.
Consider the following statements about the Maharashtra Assembly results of 23 November 2024: 1. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena won 57 seats. 2. Ajit Pawar's NCP won 41 seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
ECI party-wise results: Shiv Sena 57 and NCP 41; The Indian Express and News18 agree. Both are correct.
Among the Opposition parties in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly results, which party won the most seats?
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Correct answer: B — Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)
ECI party-wise results: Shiv Sena (UBT) 20, Congress 16, NCP (SP) 10, Samajwadi Party 2.
In the Maharashtra Assembly results of 23 November 2024, Shiv Sena (UBT), the Congress and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) won how many seats respectively?
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Correct answer: D — 20, 16 and 10
ECI party-wise results: Shiv Sena (UBT) 20, INC 16, NCP (SP) 10; The Indian Express and News18 agree.
How many seats did the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) win in the Jharkhand Assembly results of 23 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 34
ECI party-wise results: JMM 34 of 81; The Hindu calls it the JMM's best electoral performance in the State.
In the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly results of November 2024, how many seats did the JMM-led INDIA bloc win?
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Correct answer: A — 56
ECI: JMM 34 + INC 16 + RJD 4 + CPI(ML)L 2 = 56; The Hindu and News18 report 56 for the INDIA bloc and 24 for the NDA.
From which Assembly seat did Hemant Soren win in the 2024 Jharkhand election, defeating the BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom by 39,791 votes?
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Correct answer: D — Barhait
The Indian Express (citing the ECI website) and News18: Hemant Soren won Barhait by 39,791 votes, defeating Gamliyel Hembrom.
Consider the following statements about the Jharkhand Assembly results of 23 November 2024: 1. The BJP won 21 seats. 2. The AJSU Party won 3 seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
ECI party-wise results: BJP 21 and AJSU Party 1. Only statement 1 is correct.
What new feature was added to the National Gopal Ratna Awards from 2024?
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Correct answer: D — A special award for North Eastern Region States in all three categories
PIB (DAHD): from this year the Department incorporated a special award for NER States in all three categories of the National Gopal Ratna Awards.
What is the cash prize for the first rank under the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹5 lakh
PIB (DAHD): the award carries ₹5 lakh for 1st rank, ₹3 lakh for 2nd, ₹2 lakh for 3rd and ₹2 lakh for the NER special award.
Which country co-chaired the LeadIT Summit with India on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, where LeadIT's first five-year report was launched?
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Correct answer: C — Sweden
PIB (MoEFCC): the summit was co-chaired by India's MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh and Sweden's Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari.
What does 'LeadIT', the group whose summit India co-chaired at COP29, stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Leadership Group for Industry Transition
PIB (MoEFCC): LeadIT is the Leadership Group for Industry Transition; the 2024 summit marked its fifth year.
At an International Solar Alliance session at COP29, what increase in solar adoption by 2050 was called for?
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Correct answer: D — 20-fold
PIB (MoEFCC): the ISA session called for a 20x increase in solar adoption by 2050, aiming to meet over 75% of the world's grid energy needs.
Where did Power Minister Manohar Lal flag off NTPC's green hydrogen buses on 23 November 2024, described as the world's highest-altitude green hydrogen mobility project?
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Correct answer: A — Leh
PIB (Power): the buses were flagged off at Leh; the project is at 3,650 m MSL, the world's highest-altitude green hydrogen mobility project.
How many hydrogen buses are part of NTPC's Green Hydrogen Mobility Project at Leh?
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Correct answer: C — 5
PIB (Power): the project comprises a 1.7 MW solar plant, an 80 kg/day hydrogen filling station and 5 intra-city hydrogen buses.
According to NTPC, how far can each Leh hydrogen bus travel on a single 25 kg fill of hydrogen?
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Correct answer: B — 300 km
PIB (Power): each bus can cover 300 km per single filling of 25 kg of hydrogen.
At NCDC's 91st General Council meeting on 23 November 2024, Amit Shah proposed a five-year plan to raise the funding of which sector to ₹25,000 crore?
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Correct answer: B — Sugar mills
PIB (Cooperation): Amit Shah proposed a comprehensive five-year plan to boost the financial capacity of sugar mills, with a target of increasing their funding to ₹25,000 crore.
Consider the following statements made at NCDC's 91st General Council meeting (23 November 2024): 1. NCDC's disbursement has crossed ₹60,000 crore. 2. NCDC is the implementing agency of the Cooperative Intern scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Cooperation): NCDC's disbursement crossed ₹60,000 crore, and the Ministry of Cooperation introduced the Cooperative Intern scheme with NCDC as the implementing agency. Both are correct.
In which German city was the News9 Global Summit, addressed by PM Modi via video conference on 22 November 2024, held?
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Correct answer: A — Stuttgart
PIB (PMO): the PM addressed the News 9 Global Summit in Stuttgart, Germany, through video conference.
According to PM Modi at the News9 Global Summit (22 November 2024), 2024 marks which anniversary of the Indo-German Strategic Partnership?
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Correct answer: B — 25th
PIB (PMO): the year 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Indo-German Strategic Partnership.
What was the theme of the News9 Global Summit held in Stuttgart in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — India-Germany: A Roadmap for Sustainable Growth
PIB (PMO): the theme of the summit was 'India-Germany: A Roadmap for Sustainable Growth'.
For what total were India bowled out in their first innings on Day 1 of the Perth Test against Australia on 22 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 150
BBC and Al Jazeera: India were all out for 150, with Nitish Kumar Reddy 41 and Rishabh Pant 37.
Who captained India and took 4 for 17 on Day 1 of the Perth Test (22 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — Jasprit Bumrah
BBC and Al Jazeera: stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, leading in Rohit Sharma's absence, took 4-17.
What was Australia's score at stumps on Day 1 of the Perth Test on 22 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 67/7
BBC and Al Jazeera: Australia were 67-7 at stumps, 83 runs behind India's 150.
Which body instituted the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, conferred on 82 young artists on 22 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Sangeet Natak Akademi
PIB (Culture): the Sangeet Natak Akademi instituted the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar in 2006.
What is the upper age limit for artists eligible for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar?
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Correct answer: A — 40 years
PIB (Culture): the award was instituted for young performing art practitioners up to the age of 40 years.
How many young artists were conferred the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2022 and 2023 on 22 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 82
PIB (Culture): 82 young artists were conferred the award for the years 2022 and 2023 at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
Which organisation prepared the 'Jobs at Your Doorstep' report launched in New Delhi on 22 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — World Bank
PIB (Education): Dharmendra Pradhan and Mansukh Mandaviya launched the 'Jobs at Your Doorstep' report by the World Bank.
Which of the following states is NOT among the six STARS states covered by the 'Jobs at Your Doorstep' report?
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Correct answer: B — Gujarat
PIB (Education): the STARS states are Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Rajasthan; Gujarat is not among them.
Under the tripartite MoU of 22 November 2024, IMS-BHU will receive grant-in-aid from the Health Ministry on the lines of which institutions?
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Correct answer: D — New AIIMS set up under PMSSY
PIB (Education): the MoU enables grant-in-aid to IMS-BHU by MoHFW on the lines of new AIIMS set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana.
Consider the following statements: 1. The tripartite MoU of 22 November 2024 was among the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and IMS-BHU. 2. AIIMS Delhi and IMS-BHU had earlier signed an MoU on 19 June 2018. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Education): the tripartite MoU was among IMS-BHU, MoHFW and MoE, and an MoU between AIIMS Delhi and IMS-BHU was signed on 19 June 2018. Both are correct.
On 21 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Parliament of which country?
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Correct answer: B — Guyana
PIB (PMO): PM Modi addressed the National Assembly of the Parliament of Guyana; he is the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
Who convened the special session of Guyana's Parliament for PM Modi's address on 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Speaker Manzoor Nadir
PIB (PMO): a special session of the Parliament was convened by Speaker Manzoor Nadir for the address.
In his address to Guyana's Parliament, PM Modi said India wants to serve humanity as what?
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Correct answer: A — Vishwabandhu, a friend to the world
PIB (PMO): India wants to serve humanity as 'Vishwabandhu', a friend to the world.
Which state received the Best Marine State award on World Fisheries Day, 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Kerala
PIB (Fisheries): Kerala received the award for the Best Marine State, while Telangana was recognised as the Best Inland State.
Which census was launched on World Fisheries Day, 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 5th Marine Fisheries Census
PIB (Fisheries): Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the 5th Marine Fisheries Census for data-driven policymaking.
Consider the following statements about the World Fisheries Day 2024 event: 1. Telangana was recognised as the Best Inland State. 2. India contributes 8% of world fish production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Fisheries): Telangana was recognised as the Best Inland State, and India, the world's second-largest fish producer, contributes 8% of global production. Both are correct.
At the 11th ADMM-Plus on 21 November 2024, Rajnath Singh called for developing which of the following?
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Correct answer: D — An ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change
PIB (Defence): the Raksha Mantri called for developing an ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change.
Who chaired the 11th ADMM-Plus held in Vientiane in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Gen Chansamone Chanyalath, Deputy PM and Defence Minister of Laos
PIB (Defence): the meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos General Chansamone Chanyalath.
Consider the following statements about the 11th ADMM-Plus: 1. It comprised the 10 ASEAN countries, eight Plus countries and Timor-Leste. 2. It was held in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Defence): the forum consisted of 10 ASEAN countries, eight Plus countries and Timor-Leste, and was held at Vientiane, Lao PDR. Both are correct.
The Indian Arrival Monument in Georgetown, where PM Modi paid tribute on 21 November 2024, is a replica of the first ship that brought indentured migrants from India to Guyana in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1838
PIB (PMO): the monument is a replica of the first ship which arrived in Guyana in 1838 bringing indentured migrants from India; India gifted it in 1991.
The Arya Samaj monument in Georgetown, where PM Modi paid tribute in November 2024, was unveiled in 2011 to commemorate what?
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Correct answer: A — 100 years of the Arya Samaj movement in Guyana
PIB (PMO): the Arya Samaj monument was unveiled in 2011 in commemoration of 100 years of the Arya Samaj movement in Guyana.
While addressing the Indian community in Georgetown, PM Modi dedicated Guyana's Order of Excellence to 1.4 billion Indians and an Indo-Guyanese community of what size?
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Correct answer: D — 3 lakh
PIB (PMO): Shri Modi dedicated the award to 1.4 billion Indians and the 3 lakh strong Indo-Guyanese community.
Which state was announced on 21 November 2024 as host of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bihar
PIB (Sports): Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in April next year.
What was described as a first for Khelo India in the announcement of 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Hosting the Youth Games and the Para Games in the same state, on the Summer Olympics model
PIB (Sports): for the first time, on the lines of the Summer Olympics, the Khelo India Para Games will also be held in Bihar after the Youth Games.
Which edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil concluded on 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Fourth
PIB (Defence): the fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil 24 concluded on 21 Nov 2024.
Since which year has the coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil been held?
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Correct answer: C — 2018
PIB (Defence): since its inception in 2018, Sea Vigil has played a pivotal role in India's coastal defence preparedness.
According to the official release on Sea Vigil 24, what is the length of India's coastline covered by the exercise?
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Correct answer: A — 11,098 km
PIB (Defence): Sea Vigil 24 spanned the entirety of India's 11,098 km coastline and its EEZ of 2.4 million sq km.
Dr Harekrushna Mahtab, whose 125th birth anniversary celebration was inaugurated by the President on 21 November 2024, was popularly known as what?
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Correct answer: A — Utkal Keshari
PIB (President's Secretariat; Department of Posts): Dr Harekrushna Mahtab is fondly known as 'Utkal Keshari'.
In which district of Odisha was Harekrushna Mahtab born on 21 November 1899?
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Correct answer: C — Bhadrak
PIB (Department of Posts): Mahtab was born on 21 November 1899 in Agarpara village, Bhadrak district, Odisha.
Who designed the commemorative postage stamp released on the 125th birth anniversary of Harekrushna Mahtab?
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Correct answer: B — Sankha Samanta
PIB (Department of Posts): the commemorative postage stamp was designed by Shri Sankha Samanta.
PM Modi's November 2024 visit to Guyana was the first by an Indian Prime Minister in how many years?
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Correct answer: A — 56 years
PIB (PMO): this is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Guyana in 56 years.
Under an MoU signed during PM Modi's visit to Guyana, which Indian entity is to work on deploying a UPI-like real-time payment system in Guyana?
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Correct answer: D — NPCI International Payments Ltd
PIB (list of outcomes): the MoU between NPCI International Payments Ltd and Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is for enabling deployment of a UPI-like system in Guyana.
Consider the following MoUs signed during PM Modi's visit to Guyana in November 2024: 1. An MoU between HLL Lifecare Ltd and Guyana's Ministry of Health for implementing the Jan Aushadhi scheme (PMBJP). 2. An MoU between Guyana's National Defence Institute and Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (list of outcomes): both MoUs are among the ten signed during the visit.
Nafithromycin, launched on 20 November 2024 as India's first indigenous antibiotic, is meant to treat which disease?
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Correct answer: B — Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
PIB (DBT): Nafithromycin is designed to treat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) caused by drug-resistant bacteria.
Under which trade name is Nafithromycin marketed by Wockhardt?
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Correct answer: B — Miqnaf
PIB (DBT): Nafithromycin has been brought to market under the trade name 'Miqnaf'.
Consider the following statements about Nafithromycin: 1. It was developed with support from BIRAC under its Biotechnology Industry Partnership Program. 2. Its treatment regimen lasts fourteen days. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (DBT): it was supported by BIRAC under BIPP; the regimen is three days. The 14 figure refers to the years of research.
Who co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit with PM Narendra Modi in Georgetown on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell, the CARICOM Chair
PIB (PMO): PM Modi and Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell, the current CARICOM Chair, chaired the Summit; President Irfaan Ali hosted it.
Where was the first India-CARICOM Summit held, in 2019?
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Correct answer: A — New York
PIB (PMO): the first India-CARICOM Summit was held in 2019 in New York.
Consider the following announcements made by PM Modi at the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit: 1. 1,000 more ITEC slots for CARICOM countries over the next five years. 2. Training in India for 11 young women cricketers from each CARICOM country. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): both were announced, along with the next India-CARICOM Summit to be hosted in India.
Which team did India beat in the final of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 at Rajgir on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — China
Hockey India and The Hindu: India beat China 1-0 in the final at Rajgir.
Who scored the only goal of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 final for India?
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Correct answer: A — Deepika
Hockey India and The Hindu: Deepika scored in the 31st minute for a 1-0 win over China.
In how many phases did all 288 assembly constituencies of Maharashtra vote in the 2024 assembly election?
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Correct answer: D — One
PIB (ECI): all 288 ACs in Maharashtra voted in a single phase on 20 November 2024.
According to the ECI, what was the total value of seizures since the announcement of the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections and the bye-elections, as of polling day on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,139 crore
PIB (ECI): seizure figures crossed ₹1,000 crore and stood at ₹1,139 crore in total since the announcement of the assembly elections and bye-elections.
Consider the following about the by-polls held on 20 November 2024: 1. By-polls were held in 9 assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. 2. The Kedarnath assembly constituency in Uttarakhand also went to by-polls. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (ECI): Uttar Pradesh had polling in 9 ACs, Punjab 4, and Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) and Palakkad (Kerala) also went to by-polls, along with the Nanded Lok Sabha seat.
Which is the highest national award of Guyana, conferred on PM Narendra Modi on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — The Order of Excellence
PIB (PMO): President Irfaan Ali conferred 'The Order of Excellence', Guyana's highest national award, on PM Modi at the State House.
Who conferred the 'Dominica Award of Honour' on PM Modi in Georgetown on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — President Sylvanie Burton
PIB (PMO): Dominica's President Sylvanie Burton conferred the award for Modi's statesmanship and Covid-19 support to Dominica.
Consider the following statements: 1. PM Modi is only the fourth foreign leader to receive Guyana's highest national award. 2. The 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' for PM Modi was announced by Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO) and PMIndia: Modi is only the fourth foreign leader to receive the Order of Excellence; PM Mottley announced the Barbados award during their meeting on 20 November 2024 on the summit sidelines.
In which year was Project Veer Gatha instituted?
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Correct answer: B — 2021
PIB (Defence): Project Veer Gatha was instituted in 2021 to spread stories of Gallantry Awardees among students.
How many national winners will be selected under Project Veer Gatha 4.0, and what prize will each get?
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Correct answer: D — 100 winners, ₹10,000 each
PIB (Defence): 100 winners will be selected and each will get a cash prize of ₹10,000.
According to EPFO's provisional payroll data released on 20 November 2024, what was the net member addition in September 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 18.81 lakh
PIB (Labour Ministry): EPFO recorded a net addition of 18.81 lakh members in September 2024, 9.33% higher year on year.
Which state led in net EPFO member additions in September 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra
PIB (Labour Ministry): Maharashtra led by adding 21.20% of net members during the month.
Where was the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin launched on 20 November 2016, the date now marked as Awaas Diwas?
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Correct answer: A — Agra
PIB (Rural Development): PMAY-G was launched by PM Modi on 20 November 2016 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
What is the unit assistance under PMAY-G in North-Eastern and hill states?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1.30 lakh
PIB (Rural Development): assistance is ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas and ₹1.30 lakh in North-Eastern and hill states.
Consider the following about PMAY-G as stated on Awaas Diwas 2024: 1. The scheme has been extended for 2 crore more houses for FY 2024-29. 2. 74% of sanctioned houses are owned by women, solely or jointly. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Rural Development): both are correct; the extension outlay is ₹3,06,137 crore.
At the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit sidelines on 20 November 2024, PM Modi thanked which country's President for supporting India's membership of the UN Security Council?
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Correct answer: D — Suriname
PIB (PMO): Modi thanked President Chandrikapersad Santokhi for Suriname's support to India's UNSC membership.
The 2nd India-Japan Joint Service Staff Talks (JSST), concluded in New Delhi on 20 November 2024, were held between the Joint Staff of the Japan Self Defence Force and which Indian body?
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Correct answer: B — Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff
PIB (Defence): the 2nd JSST was held between HQ Integrated Defence Staff and the Joint Staff of the JSDF.
Who was the Indian co-chair of the 2nd India-Japan Joint Service Staff Talks in November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Air Vice Marshal Prashant Mohan
PIB (Defence): the talks were co-chaired by Assistant Chief of IDS Air Vice Marshal Prashant Mohan and Maj Gen Minamikawa Nobutaka of the JSDF.
At the G20 Rio session on 19 November 2024, PM Modi said how much of India's 500 GW renewable energy target for 2030 had been achieved?
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Correct answer: D — 200 GW
PIB (PMO): India has set a target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, of which 200 GW has been achieved.
PM Modi addressed which G20 Summit session in Rio de Janeiro on 19 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sustainable Development and Energy Transition
PIB (PMO): PM Modi addressed the G20 Summit session on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition.
Consider the following, as recalled by PM Modi at the G20 Rio session: 1. At the New Delhi G20 Summit, the group resolved to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. 2. At the New Delhi G20 Summit, the group resolved to double the energy efficiency rate by 2030. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): during the New Delhi G20 Summit the group resolved to triple renewable energy capacity and double the energy efficiency rate by 2030.