MPSC (Maharashtra) Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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How many students will the Indian Institute of Skills, Mumbai, inaugurated on 9 October 2024, train annually in Industry 4.0 skills?
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Correct answer: D — 5,000
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the institute is to train 5000 students annually in Industry 4.0 skills.
The Indian Institute of Skills, Mumbai, is a PPP between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and:
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Correct answer: B — Tata IIS, a Section 8 company under Tata Trusts
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the institute is a collaboration between MSDE and Tata IIS (a section 8 company under Tata Trusts).
How many Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra did PM Modi inaugurate on 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 10
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the PM inaugurated 10 Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra.
On 9 October 2024, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for a new integrated terminal building at which airport in Maharashtra?
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Correct answer: C — Shirdi
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone for a New Integrated Terminal Building at Shirdi Airport.
What was the total value of the Maharashtra projects for which PM Modi laid foundation stones on 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Over ₹7,600 crore
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 7600 crore.
Trachoma, which WHO certified India as having eliminated as a public health problem on 8 October 2024, primarily affects which organ?
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Correct answer: D — Eyes
PIB (8 Oct 2024): trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects the eyes and, if untreated, causes irreversible blindness.
With WHO's October 2024 certification, India became which country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem?
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Correct answer: B — Third
PIB (8 Oct 2024): India became the third country in the South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone.
Trachoma is caused by which bacterium?
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Correct answer: A — Chlamydia trachomatis
PIB (8 Oct 2024): trachoma is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
Who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024?
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Correct answer: B — John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton
Nobel press release (8 Oct 2024): the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 is awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton.
Geoffrey Hinton used the Hopfield network as the foundation for which new network, as cited by the Nobel Committee?
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Correct answer: D — Boltzmann machine
Nobel press release (8 Oct 2024): Geoffrey Hinton used the Hopfield network as the foundation for a new network: the Boltzmann machine.
With which university was Geoffrey Hinton affiliated in the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 announcement?
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Correct answer: C — University of Toronto
Nobel press release (8 Oct 2024): Geoffrey Hinton, University of Toronto, Canada; John J. Hopfield, Princeton University, USA.
Consider the following statements about the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: 1. The Hopfield network utilises physics that describes a material's characteristics due to atomic spin. 2. The prize of 11 million Swedish kronor is to be shared equally between the laureates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Nobel press release (8 Oct 2024): the Hopfield network uses physics describing atomic spin, and the prize amount of 11 million Swedish kronor is to be shared equally.
How much has been earmarked for the 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, whose guidelines were notified on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹500 crore
MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): guidelines were notified on 8 October 2024 and ₹500 crore has been earmarked for the Innovative Projects component.
Which body is the Scheme Implementation Agency for the Innovative Projects component of PM-Surya Ghar?
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Correct answer: C — National Institute of Solar Energy
MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) will serve as the Scheme Implementation Agency.
Consider the following statements about the Innovative Projects component of PM-Surya Ghar: 1. Selected projects get assistance of up to 60% of project cost or ₹30 crore, whichever is higher. 2. The parent scheme was approved on 29 February 2024 with an outlay of ₹50,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither statement is correct. MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): assistance is up to 60% of project cost or ₹30 crore, whichever is lower; the scheme approved on 29 February 2024 has an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore.
Gross enrolments under the Atal Pension Yojana crossed which mark, as announced on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 7 crore
PIB (8 Oct 2024): total gross enrolments under APY have crossed 7 crore, with over 56 lakh in FY 2024-25.
On which date was the Atal Pension Yojana launched?
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Correct answer: D — 9 May 2015
PIB (8 Oct 2024): APY was launched on 9th May 2015.
Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation on 8 October 2024 with Boris Pistorius, the Defence Minister of which country?
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Correct answer: A — Germany
PIB (8 Oct 2024): Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with the German Federal Minister of Defence Mr Boris Pistorius on October 08, 2024.
What support did India extend to Maldives as a bilateral currency swap agreement, as noted during President Muizzu's state visit in October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — USD 400 million and INR 30 billion
India-Maldives Vision document (PIB, 7 Oct 2024): President Muizzu appreciated India's support in the form of USD 400 million and INR 30 billion as a bilateral currency swap agreement.
Which Indian payment card was launched in Maldives on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — RuPay
List of Outcomes (PIB, 7 Oct 2024): Launch of RuPay Card in Maldives.
The new runway of which Maldivian airport was inaugurated as an outcome of President Muizzu's October 2024 state visit to India?
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Correct answer: D — Hanimaadhoo International Airport
List of Outcomes (PIB, 7 Oct 2024): Inauguration of the new runway of Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HIA).
Which Maldivian Coast Guard Ship is to be refitted by India on gratis basis, as listed in the outcomes of the October 2024 state visit?
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Correct answer: A — Huravee
List of Outcomes (PIB, 7 Oct 2024): Refit of Maldivian Coast Guard Ship Huravee by the Government of India on gratis basis.
Consider the following about the India-Maldives outcomes of 7 October 2024: 1. The two sides agreed to collaborate in developing a commercial port at Thilafushi island. 2. The 700 social housing units handed over were built under World Bank financing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the Vision document says the two sides will collaborate in developing a state-of-the-art commercial port at Thilafushi island. Statement 2 is incorrect: the 700 social housing units were built under EXIM Bank's Buyers' Credit Facilities.
Who were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
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Correct answer: B — Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
Nobel press release (7 Oct 2024): the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun.
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for the discovery of:
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Correct answer: D — microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation
Nobel press release (7 Oct 2024): the prize was awarded 'for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation'.
On which model organism did Ambros and Ruvkun make the discovery honoured by the 2024 Medicine Nobel?
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Correct answer: C — C. elegans (roundworm)
Nobel press release (7 Oct 2024): they studied the 1 mm long roundworm C. elegans, including the lin-4 and lin-14 mutant strains.
Consider the following about the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: 1. Ambros and Ruvkun published their microRNA findings in 1993 in the journal Cell. 2. In 2000, Ruvkun's group discovered another microRNA, encoded by the let-7 gene. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Nobel press release (7 Oct 2024): the results were published in 1993 in two articles in the journal Cell; in 2000 Ruvkun's research group published the discovery of another microRNA, encoded by the let-7 gene.
Monthly nutrition support per TB patient under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana was raised on 7 October 2024 from Rs 500 to:
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Correct answer: A — Rs 1,000
PIB (7 Oct 2024): support under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana was increased from Rs 500 per month to Rs 1,000 per month for all TB patients.
Energy Dense Nutritional Supplementation (EDNS), announced on 7 October 2024, is for TB patients with:
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Correct answer: D — BMI below 18.5
PIB (7 Oct 2024): energy dense nutrition supplementation will be introduced for all patients with BMI<18.5, covering about 12 lakh underweight patients.
What additional allocation did the government approve for Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, as announced on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 1,040 crore
PIB (7 Oct 2024): the Government approved an additional allocation of Rs 1040 crores to Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana; Rs 3,202 crore is the amount disbursed so far.
In which city was the 12th meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments held on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Mumbai
PIB (7 Oct 2024): the 12th Meeting of the India-UAE HLJTFI took place in Mumbai.
In which year was the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments established?
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Correct answer: D — 2013
PIB (7 Oct 2024): the HLJTFI was established in 2013 to promote trade, investment and economic ties between India and the UAE.
India's UPI is to be interlinked with which UAE national payment platform, as stated after the 12th HLJTFI meeting?
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Correct answer: B — AANI
PIB (7 Oct 2024): interlinking of the two national payment platforms - UPI (India) and AANI (UAE) - to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions.
The internal committee formed by CBDT in October 2024 will comprehensively review which law?
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Correct answer: A — Income-tax Act, 1961
PIB (7 Oct 2024): CBDT has formed an internal committee to oversee a comprehensive review of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Consider the following about the review of the Income-tax Act announced on 7 October 2024: 1. The internal committee was formed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). 2. 'Compliance Reduction' is one of the four categories in which suggestions are invited. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the committee was formed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Statement 2 is correct: the four categories are simplification of language, litigation reduction, compliance reduction, and redundant/obsolete provisions.
Where is the skill centre for which NSDC signed an MoU with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on 7 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Kandivali, Mumbai
PIB (7 Oct 2024): NSDC partnered with BMC to inaugurate a cutting-edge skill centre in Kandivali, Mumbai; the MoU was signed in the presence of Piyush Goyal.
At the Textiles Ministry's World Cotton Day 2024 event, industry signed MoUs to promote which Indian cotton brand?
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Correct answer: A — Kasturi Cotton
PIB (7 Oct 2024): industry signed several Memorandum of Understandings to promote the Indian Kasturi Cotton brand.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh on 6 October 2024, how much has been earmarked for a Venture Fund for space start-ups?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 1,000 crore
PIB (6 Oct 2024): Rupees 1,000 crore has been earmarked for Venture Fund to Space StartUps, said Dr Jitendra Singh.
As per Dr Jitendra Singh in October 2024, India's space sector now has about how many start-ups?
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Correct answer: A — 200 plus
PIB (6 Oct 2024): 'From one digit we are now 200 plus StartUps in Space sector.'
Which rocket did Dr Jitendra Singh refer to as India's first private rocket?
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Correct answer: D — Vikram-S
PIB (6 Oct 2024): he referred to India's first private Rocket, Vikram-S.
By what margin did India beat Pakistan in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Six wickets
ICC and BBC (6 Oct 2024): India beat Pakistan by six wickets at Dubai.
Who was named Player of the Match in India's win over Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Arundhati Reddy
ICC (6 Oct 2024): Player of the Match Arundhati Reddy spoke to journalists after the game; BBC notes she starred with 3-19.
Where will SAI develop the National Centre of Sports Excellence under its MoU with the Maharashtra Government announced on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Kandivali, Mumbai
PIB (6 Oct 2024): SAI signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra to develop a National Centre of Sports Excellence at Kandivali, Mumbai.
On what terms has the 37-acre Kandivali land been leased to the Sports Authority of India?
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Correct answer: B — 30 years at Re 1 per annum
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the 37-acre land parcel has been leased for 30 years at the rate of Re. 1 per annum to SAI.
SAI's regional administrative centre at Kandivali will have jurisdiction over:
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra, Goa, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
PIB (6 Oct 2024): SAI plans to operate its National Centre of Excellence and regional administrative centre with jurisdiction across Maharashtra, Goa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed on:
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Correct answer: D — 6 October
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the Government of India celebrates World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6th October 2024.
What was the theme of World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024?
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Correct answer: B — #UniquelyCP
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the 2024 theme is '#UniquelyCP', to raise awareness that a person's disability is not their entire identity.
Which ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Muscat, Oman, on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera
PIB (6 Oct 2024): INS Tir, Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera of the First Training Squadron arrived at Muscat, Oman on 05 Oct 24.
The October 2024 port call was which visit of the First Training Squadron to Muscat in the last ten years?
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Correct answer: C — Third
PIB (6 Oct 2024): in the last ten years, this is the third visit of 1TS to Muscat, Oman.
Who, as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, visited Oman from 6 to 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Vice Admiral V Srinivas
PIB (6 Oct 2024): VAdm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, will be on an official visit to Oman from 06 to 09 Oct 24.
Dr Karan Singh was felicitated on 6 October 2024 for completing how many years in public life?
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Correct answer: C — 75
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Vice-President addressed the felicitation ceremony of Dr Karan Singh on completion of 75 years in public life.
According to the Vice-President's address of 6 October 2024, on which date did Dr Karan Singh arrive in Srinagar as Regent?
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Correct answer: D — 20 June 1949
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Vice-President recalled the scene on June 20, 1949, when Dr Karan Singh arrived in Srinagar from Delhi as the Regent, welcomed by Sheikh Abdullah and his Cabinet.
Which instalment of PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi did PM Modi disburse at Washim, Maharashtra, on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 18th
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister disbursed the 18th installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi in Washim, Maharashtra.
What was the approximate value of the 18th PM-KISAN instalment released on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 20,000 crore
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the 18th installment of PM-KISAN was worth about Rs 20,000 crore; Rs 23,300 crore is the total value of all initiatives launched in Washim.
GAUCHIP and MAHISHCHIP, launched by PM Modi in Washim on 5 October 2024, are:
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Correct answer: C — Unified genomic chips for indigenous cattle and buffaloes
PIB (5 Oct 2024): Unified Genomic Chip, GAUCHIP for indigenous cattle and MAHISHCHIP for buffaloes, have been developed along with genotyping services.
How many Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) did PM Modi dedicate to the nation at Washim on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 9,200
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM dedicated to the nation 9,200 FPOs with a combined turnover of around Rs 1,300 crore; 7,500 is the number of AIF projects.
Which instalment of the NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana was launched by PM Modi in Washim on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 5th
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM launched the 5th installment of NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana worth about Rs 2,000 crore.
Projects worth over how much were inaugurated and had foundation stones laid by PM Modi in Thane on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 32,800 crore
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore in Thane, Maharashtra.
What is the approximate cost of the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project whose foundation stone was laid on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 12,200 crore
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone of the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project to be constructed at a cost of around Rs 12,200 crore.
The Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, whose foundation stone was laid on 5 October 2024, runs between:
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Correct answer: A — Chheda Nagar and Anand Nagar, Thane
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone of the Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension from Chheda Nagar to Anand Nagar, Thane, worth around Rs 3,310 crore.
In the NAINA project, whose Phase-1 foundation stone was laid on 5 October 2024, NAINA stands for:
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Correct answer: A — Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone of Phase-1 of the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA) project worth around Rs 2,550 crore.
Which section of Mumbai Metro Line 3 did PM Modi inaugurate on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Aarey JVLR to BKC
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM congratulated the people of Mumbai on the inauguration of the Aarey JVLR to BKC section of Mumbai Metro Line 3, Phase-1.
How many stations does the Aarey JVLR-BKC section of Mumbai Metro Line 3, inaugurated on 5 October 2024, have?
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Correct answer: B — 10, of which 9 are underground
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the BKC to Aarey JVLR section of Mumbai Metro Line-3 will have 10 stations, of which 9 will be underground.
Where is the Banjara Virasat Museum inaugurated by PM Modi on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Poharadevi, Washim
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum in Poharadevi; the Washim release places Poharadevi in Washim, Maharashtra.
At whose samadhis did PM Modi seek blessings during his Washim visit on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM spoke about seeking blessings from Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj at their samadhi.
When is the Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave, announced by Sarbananda Sonowal on 5 October 2024, scheduled to be held?
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Correct answer: B — Mid-December 2024
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the upcoming Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave is scheduled for mid-December 2024.
What was the size of the foreign currency term loan announced by Power Finance Corporation on 4 October 2024, the largest-ever by an Indian PSU?
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Correct answer: B — USD 1.265 billion
PIB (4 Oct 2024): PFC closed the largest-ever foreign currency term loan from an Indian PSU amounting to USD 1.265 billion.
PFC's USD 1.265 billion term loan of October 2024 is denominated in which currencies?
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Correct answer: C — USD, EUR and JPY
PIB (4 Oct 2024): the floating rate loan is denominated in G3 currencies - USD, EUR and JPY - with a 5-year tenor.
According to DoT on 4 October 2024, about how many spoofed international calls with Indian numbers are being blocked daily by telecom operators?
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Correct answer: C — 45 lakh
PIB (4 Oct 2024): 45 lakh spoof international calls with Indian phone numbers are being blocked by TSPs daily (4.5 million, about one-third of spoofed calls).
Which facility did DoT advise citizens to use to report suspected spam and fraud calls, in its release of 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Chakshu
PIB (4 Oct 2024): citizens are advised to use 'Chakshu' to report spam calls.
Where was the 40th Raising Day Parade of the Railway Protection Force held on 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik
PIB (4 Oct 2024): Ashwini Vaishnaw graced the 40th Raising Day Parade of the RPF as chief guest at the RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik.
What grant did Ashwini Vaishnaw announce at the RPF Raising Day on 4 October 2024 for upgrading RPF Zonal Training Centres?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 35 crore
PIB (4 Oct 2024): the Minister announced a grant of Rs 35 crore for the upgradation and modernisation of RPF Zonal Training Centres, with a focus on women personnel.
Which MSME shipyard built LSAM 21, the Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile Barge delivered to the Navy on 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane
PIB (4 Oct 2024): LSAM 21, the 7th barge of the 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, was built by MSME shipyard M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane.
Since which year have the Department of Posts and Amazon been working together, as noted when they signed an MoU on 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 2013
PIB (4 Oct 2024): Amazon and the Department of Posts have been working together since 2013, utilizing DoP's network for parcel transmission.