KVS / NVS Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Which two Fast Patrol Vessels did the Indian Coast Guard launch on 28 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Adamya and Akshar
PIB (MoD), 28 Oct 2024: ICG simultaneously launched two FPVs, 'Adamya' and 'Akshar'.
Which shipyard built the ICG Fast Patrol Vessels 'Adamya' and 'Akshar'?
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Correct answer: C — Goa Shipyard Ltd
PIB (MoD), 28 Oct 2024: the FPVs were built by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) with over 60% indigenous content.
'Adamya' and 'Akshar' are part of a ₹473-crore contract with Goa Shipyard for how many Fast Patrol Vessels?
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Correct answer: D — Eight
PIB (MoD), 28 Oct 2024: the vessels are part of the contract signed with GSL for eight such FPVs at a cost of Rs 473 crore.
The FCI Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) mobile app launched on 28 October 2024 is meant for:
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Correct answer: B — Rice millers
PIB (Food & PD), 28 Oct 2024: Pralhad Joshi launched the FCI GRS mobile application for rice millers.
In which colour were Rashtrapati Bhawan and other Delhi landmarks illuminated under the 'Act4Dyslexia' campaign in October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Red
PIB (Social Justice), 28 Oct 2024: landmarks were illuminated in red, the colour for dyslexia awareness.
Who flagged off the 'Walk4Dyslexia' on 28 October 2024 along with the UN Resident Coordinator in India?
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Correct answer: D — DEPwD Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal
PIB (Social Justice), 28 Oct 2024: the walk was flagged off by Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, DEPwD, alongside UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp.
What was the cost of the Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar at Petrapole inaugurated on 27 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — ₹487 crore
PIB (MHA), 27 Oct 2024: built at a cost of Rs 487 crore by the LPAI.
Which body built the new Passenger Terminal Building at Petrapole?
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Correct answer: A — Land Port Authority of India
PIB (MHA), 27 Oct 2024: built by the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI).
According to the Home Minister at Petrapole on 27 October 2024, how many land ports are currently operating in India?
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Correct answer: B — 12
PIB (MHA), 27 Oct 2024: currently 12 land ports are being operated in India, with plans to establish 23 more.
Consider the following about the Petrapole inauguration of 27 October 2024: 1. A Maitri Dwar was inaugurated along with the Passenger Terminal Building. 2. The facilities were built by the National Highways Authority of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA), 27 Oct 2024: the Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar were inaugurated; they were built by the Land Port Authority of India, not NHAI.
In the 115th Mann Ki Baat (27 October 2024), the PM warned citizens about which type of fraud?
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Correct answer: B — Digital arrest
PIB, 27 Oct 2024 (Mann Ki Baat): 'The conversation you just heard pertains to the fraud of Digital Arrest.'
According to Mann Ki Baat of 27 October 2024, Bhagwan Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary year was to begin on:
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Correct answer: D — 15 November 2024
PIB, 27 Oct 2024 (Mann Ki Baat): Bhagwan Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary year will begin from the 15th of November.
In Mann Ki Baat (27 October 2024), the PM referred to the inauguration of Asia's largest imaging telescope 'MACE'. Where is it?
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Correct answer: A — Hanle, Ladakh
PIB, 27 Oct 2024 (Mann Ki Baat): 'this month, we inaugurated Asia's largest Imaging Telescope MACE in Hanle, Ladakh.'
Why was the 'Run for Unity' in 2024 held on 29 October instead of on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (31 October)?
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Correct answer: C — Deepawali
PIB, 27 Oct 2024: on account of Deepawali, Run for Unity will be held on the 29th of October, i.e. Tuesday.
According to the Rural Development Ministry (27 October 2024), how many person-days were generated under MGNREGS from FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — 2,923 crore
PIB (Rural Development), 27 Oct 2024: total person days between FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25 have been 2923 crore, against 1660 crore in FY 2006-07 to FY 2013-14.
What is the MGNREGS budget allocation (BE) for FY 2024-25, described as the highest since inception?
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Correct answer: D — ₹86,000 crore
PIB (Rural Development), 27 Oct 2024: Rs 86,000 crore in FY 2024-25 (BE), the highest since inception.
Consider the following about MGNREGS as stated by the ministry on 27 October 2024: 1. Aadhaar seeding has been done for 99.3% of active workers. 2. The budget allocation at BE stage in FY 2013-14 was ₹86,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Rural Development), 27 Oct 2024: Aadhaar seeding covers 13.10 crore active workers (99.3%); BE in FY 2013-14 was only Rs 33,000 crore — Rs 86,000 crore is the FY 2024-25 BE.
The revised SOP for protecting vulnerable children on railway premises, launched on 27 October 2024, was a joint effort of Indian Railways (RPF) and which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Women and Child Development
PIB (Railways), 27 Oct 2024: RPF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, launched the updated SOP.
What is the name of the RPF operation that has rescued over 2,300 children and apprehended 674 traffickers since 2022?
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Correct answer: D — Operation AAHT
PIB (Railways), 27 Oct 2024: RPF's 'Operation AAHT' has been instrumental in rescuing over 2,300 children and apprehending 674 traffickers since 2022.
In October 2024, PM Modi congratulated GM Arjun Erigaisi for crossing which mark in live chess ratings?
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Correct answer: B — 2800
PIB, 27 Oct 2024: the PM congratulated Arjun Erigaisi for crossing the 2800 mark in live chess ratings.
Which Indian Navy frigate arrived at La Réunion on 27 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — INS Talwar
PIB (MoD), 28 Oct 2024: INS Talwar arrived at La Réunion on 27 October 24 as part of her deployment in the IOR.
INS Talwar, which visited La Réunion in October 2024, was commissioned on:
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Correct answer: B — 18 June 2003
PIB (MoD), 28 Oct 2024: INS Talwar was commissioned on 18 June 2003.
Before reaching La Réunion, INS Talwar had taken part in which multilateral exercise held in South Africa?
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Correct answer: D — IBSAMAR VIII
PIB (MoD), 28 Oct 2024: the ship had recently participated in the IBSAMAR VIII multilateral exercise held in South Africa.
Which city won 'City with the Best Public Transport System' at Urban Mobility India 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Bhubaneswar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Bhubaneswar wins the 'City with the Best Public Transport System' at the 17th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2024.
Which city won 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System' at UMI 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Srinagar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Srinagar wins 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System'.
Which city was announced as the venue of the 18th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition (2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Gurugram
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Manohar Lal announced Gurugram, Haryana, as the venue of the 18th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2025.
Where was the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition 2024 held?
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Correct answer: B — Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: the three-day 17th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2024 was held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
MeitY's advisory of 26 October 2024 on hoax bomb threats warned that intermediaries failing in due diligence would lose protection under which section of the IT Act, 2000?
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Correct answer: D — Section 79
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: non-compliance with due diligence requirements shall revoke protection under section 79 and may invite consequential action under any law.
As restated in MeitY's advisory of 26 October 2024, social media platforms must assist authorised government agencies in investigations under the IT Rules, 2021 in a timely manner, but not later than:
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Correct answer: B — 72 hours
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: social media platforms are obligated under IT Rules, 2021 to timely assist authorised government agencies in investigations and cybersecurity, but not later than 72 hours.
By which year, as stated by Dr Jitendra Singh on 26 October 2024, will India have its own space station, the 'Bharatiya Antariksh Station'?
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Correct answer: D — 2035
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: India will have its own Space Station by 2035, which will be known as 'Bharatiya Antriksh Station'.
On 26 October 2024, ISRO signed an MoU to integrate biotechnology with space technology with which body?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Biotechnology
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: ISRO and Department of Biotechnology sign landmark MoU, a collaboration aimed to integrate biotechnology with space technology.
Where did the Indian Navy set up relief camps for Cyclone Dana-affected villages in Odisha (PIB, 26 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — Batipada and Talchua
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: relief camps have been established at Batipada and Talchua.
How many meals had the Indian Navy distributed in Cyclone Dana-affected areas of Odisha, as per the release of 26 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 9,000
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: a total of 9,000 meals have been distributed to the affected populations.
The medical camp set up with State agencies after Cyclone Dana (PIB, 26 October 2024) offered assistance to approximately how many people?
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Correct answer: B — 400
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: NOIC(ODS) partnered with State agencies to set up a medical camp that offers medical assistance to approximately 400 individuals.
Kanaka Raju, whose passing PM Modi condoled on 26 October 2024, was known for his contribution to preserving which dance?
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Correct answer: D — Gussadi
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: 'His rich contribution to preserving Gussadi dance will always motivate the coming generations.'
The Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2024, delivered by ISRO Chairman S. Somanath on 26 October 2024, was hosted by:
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Correct answer: B — Akashvani
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: Somanath delivered the lecture at the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2024, hosted by Akashvani at Rang Bhawan in New Delhi.
Since which year has Akashvani been organising the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture series, as noted in the President's message on 26 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 1955
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: the President noted Akashvani's dedication to the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture series since 1955.
Which convocation of IIT Jodhpur did Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar address as Chief Guest on 26 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 10th
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: 'Vice-President Addresses Students at the 10th Convocation of IIT Jodhpur'.
At IIT Jodhpur's convocation (26 October 2024), the Vice-President commended the institute as the first institution nationally to offer engineering and technology courses in:
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Correct answer: D — The mother tongue
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: the VP commended IIT Jodhpur as the first institution nationally to offer engineering and technology courses in the mother tongue.
At the IIT Bhilai convocation (26 October 2024), the President noted that the institute had collaborated with which institution to create mobile apps that help villagers get medical help at home?
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Correct answer: A — AIIMS Raipur
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: IIT Bhilai has collaborated with AIIMS Raipur in the healthcare sector to create mobile apps that help villagers get medical help at home.
On 26 October 2024, at the convocation of which Raipur university did President Murmu mention medicinal trees such as Bija and Dhavda?
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Correct answer: C — Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Health Science and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: at the convocation of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Health Science and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh at Raipur, the President said rural and tribal people know about the medicinal importance of trees like Bija and Dhavda.
As per telecom subscription data as on 31 August 2024 (released 26 October 2024), India's total telephone subscribers (wireless + wireline) stood at about:
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Correct answer: A — 1,200.07 million
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: Total Telephone Subscribers (Million) — wireless 1163.83, wireline 36.23, total 1200.07.
What was India's overall tele-density as on 31 August 2024, as per the data released on 26 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 85.43%
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: Overall Tele-density — total 85.43% (urban 132.94%, rural 59.05%).
How many subscribers submitted Mobile Number Portability (MNP) requests in August 2024, as per the data released on 26 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 14.66 million
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: in August 2024, 14.66 million subscribers submitted their requests for MNP; cumulative requests rose to 1025.78 million.
Under the Quality Control Order cited in the Department of Consumer Affairs' helmet drive (26 October 2024), all helmets must comply with which BIS standard?
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Correct answer: C — IS 4151:2015
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: the QCO mandates that all helmets comply with the BIS standard IS 4151: 2015.
From which date has the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways enforced the Quality Control Order for helmets, as stated in the release of 26 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 1 June 2021
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: MoRTH has enforced the Quality Control Order (QCO) as of June 1, 2021, mandating that all helmets comply with IS 4151: 2015.
As per provisional ESIC payroll data released on 26 October 2024, how many new employees were added under the ESI Scheme in August 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 20.74 lakh
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: the provisional payroll data of ESIC reveals that 20.74 lakh new employees have been added in the month of August, 2024.
How many new establishments were brought under the ESI Scheme in August 2024 (PIB, 26 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — 28,917
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: 28,917 new establishments have been brought under the social security ambit of the ESI Scheme in August 2024.
Consider the following about ESIC payroll data for August 2024 (PIB, 26 October 2024): 1. About 47.68% of the new registrations belonged to the age group of up to 25 years. 2. Net enrolment of female members was 6.14 lakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: 9.89 lakh employees, about 47.68% of the total, were aged up to 25 years (1 is correct). Net enrolment of female members was 4.14 lakh, not 6.14 lakh (2 is wrong).
On 26 October 2024, CBDT extended the due date for furnishing returns of income for AY 2024-25 (for assessees in clause (a) of Explanation 2 to section 139(1)) from 31 October 2024 to:
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Correct answer: B — 15 November 2024
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: CBDT extended the due date for AY 2024-25, which is 31 October 2024 for these assessees, to 15th November, 2024 (Circular No. 13/2024).
According to the Ministry of Rural Development (26 October 2024), what share of land records in rural India had been digitised since 2016?
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Correct answer: A — 95%
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: 95% of land records have been digitized in rural India since 2016.
The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), restructured as a Central Sector Scheme in April 2016, was previously known as:
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Correct answer: C — National Land Record Modernization Programme
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: DILRMP, previously known as the National Land Record Modernization Programme, was restructured as a Central Sector Scheme in April 2016, with full funding from the central government.
Which Livestock Census was launched in New Delhi on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 21st
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census in New Delhi today.
The 21st Livestock Census (launched 25 October 2024) is to cover about how many households?
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Correct answer: B — Over 30 crore
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: 21st Livestock Census to cover over 30 crore households; capture data on gender roles in livestock sector.
What was the motto of the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations held in New Delhi on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability
PIB joint statement, 25 Oct 2024: under the motto 'Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability', the 7th IGC placed emphasis on technology, talent, mobility and climate action.
The India-Germany joint statement of 25 October 2024 noted that 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of which agreement?
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Correct answer: D — Inter-Governmental Agreement on Cooperation in Scientific Research and Technological Development
PIB joint statement, 25 Oct 2024: the year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Inter-Governmental Agreement on Cooperation in Scientific Research and Technological Development.
Consider the following about the 7th India-Germany IGC (25 October 2024): 1. The list of outcomes included a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in Criminal Matters. 2. It was Olaf Scholz's first visit to India as Chancellor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the list of outcomes includes a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) in Criminal Matters (1 is correct). The joint statement says it was Scholz's third visit to India as Chancellor (2 is wrong).
According to IMD, Cyclone Dana crossed the north Odisha coast on 25 October 2024 close to:
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Correct answer: A — Habalikhati Nature Camp (Bhitarkanika) and Dhamara
IMD report on SCS Dana: it crossed north Odisha coast close to Habalikhati Nature Camp (Bhitarkanika) and Dhamara during 0130 to 0330 hrs IST of 25 October.
In which IMD intensity category was Cyclone Dana when it crossed the Odisha coast on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Severe cyclonic storm
IMD report on SCS Dana: it crossed the north Odisha coast as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph.
What was the wind speed of Cyclone Dana at landfall on 25 October 2024, as per IMD?
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Correct answer: B — 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph
IMD report on SCS Dana: wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph at the time of crossing the coast.
According to IMD, for how long did the landfall process of Cyclone Dana continue (from midnight of 24 October to the morning of 25 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — 9 hours
IMD report on SCS Dana: the landfall process commenced at midnight (2330 hours IST) of 24 October and continued for 9 hours till 0830 hours IST of 25 October.
As notified (PIB, 25 October 2024), the maximum loan limit under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana was raised from ₹10 lakh to:
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Correct answer: B — ₹20 lakh
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the limit of Mudra loans under PMMY has been enhanced from current Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh.
What is the name of the new Mudra loan category for loans above ₹10 lakh and up to ₹20 lakh (PIB, 25 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — Tarun Plus
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the new category of Tarun Plus is for loans above Rs. 10 lakh and up to Rs. 20 lakh, for entrepreneurs who have availed and repaid previous Tarun loans.
Under which fund will guarantee coverage be provided for PMMY loans up to ₹20 lakh, as per the release of 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU)
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the guarantee coverage of PMMY loans upto Rs. 20 lakh will be provided under the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU).
On 25 October 2024, PM Modi condoled the passing of which pioneering scientist, describing her as 'a strong votary of more women in the world of science'?
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Correct answer: C — Rohini Godbole
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: 'Pained by the passing away of Rohini Godbole Ji. She was a pioneering scientist and innovator, who also was a strong votary of more women in the world of science.'
'Abhay', launched on 25 October 2024, is which ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (GRSE) project?
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Correct answer: D — Seventh
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: 'Abhay', the seventh ASW SWC being built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy, was launched on 25 Oct 24 at M/s L&T, Kattupalli.
The Arnala class ASW Shallow Water Craft, of which 'Abhay' (launched 25 October 2024) is one, will replace which in-service ships of the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: B — Abhay class ASW corvettes
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: Arnala class of ships will replace the in-service Abhay class ASW Corvettes of Indian Navy.
Where was the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024, which concluded on 25 October 2024, held?
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Correct answer: A — Manekshaw Centre, Delhi
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the Chanakya Defence Dialogue culminated on 25th October at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi.
The Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024 was which edition of the Indian Army's flagship international seminar?
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Correct answer: C — Second
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the second edition of the Indian Army's flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, culminated on 25th October.
The ICMR 'First in the World' Challenge, launched by JP Nadda on 25 October 2024, was inspired by the success of:
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Correct answer: A — Chandrayaan-3
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: one of the key initiatives launched is the 'First in the World' Challenge, inspired by the success of Chandrayaan-3.