SBI Clerk Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
What is the total outlay of the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry launched on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹500 crore
PIB (Chemicals & Fertilizers): the scheme has a total outlay of ₹500 crore.
Consider the following about the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry (November 2024): 1. It covers support for clinical studies. 2. It covers skill development. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the scheme covers manufacturing of key components and accessories, skill development, support for clinical studies, common infrastructure and industry promotion. Both are correct.
Who launched the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — J P Nadda
PIB: Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare J P Nadda launched the scheme; MoS Anupriya Patel was present.
At which Mozambican port did India hand over two Fast Interceptor Craft on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Nacala
PIB (MoD): the two FICs were handed over to Mozambique at Nacala on 8 November 2024.
Which Indian Navy ship transshipped the two Fast Interceptor Craft gifted to Mozambique in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — INS Gharial
PIB (MoD): the FICs were transshipped from India by INS Gharial.
The Fast Interceptor Craft gifted by India to Mozambique (November 2024) have a top speed of:
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Correct answer: D — 45 knots
PIB (MoD): the water-jet propelled boats have a top speed of 45 knots and a range of 200 nm at 12 knots.
The pilot run of EPFO's Centralized Pension Payments System (October 2024) covered pensioners of which regions?
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Correct answer: B — Jammu, Srinagar and Karnal
PIB (Labour): about ₹11 crore was disbursed to more than 49,000 EPS pensioners of the Jammu, Srinagar and Karnal regions.
EPFO's Centralized Pension Payments System is to be fully rolled out by January 2025 as part of which IT modernisation project?
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Correct answer: D — CITES 2.01
PIB (Labour): CPPS will be fully rolled out as part of the Centralized IT Enabled System (CITES 2.01) by January 2025.
On full rollout, the Centralized Pension Payments System is expected to benefit about how many EPS pensioners?
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Correct answer: A — More than 78 lakh
PIB (Labour): the new CPPS will benefit more than 78 lakh EPS pensioners of EPFO.
Under the amended rules (November 2024), what is the environmental compensation per stubble-burning incident for a farmer with less than two acres?
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Correct answer: A — ₹5,000
PIB (MoEFCC): for land under two acres the EC was revised from ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 per incident.
For a farmer with more than five acres, the revised environmental compensation for stubble burning (November 2024) is:
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Correct answer: D — ₹30,000
PIB (MoEFCC): for land over five acres the EC was revised from ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 per incident.
Consider the following about the revised environmental compensation for stubble burning (November 2024): 1. The amendment rules were notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. For farmers with two acres or more but less than five acres, the rate is ₹10,000 per incident. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: MoEFCC notified the Amendment Rules on 6 November 2024 (G.S.R. 690(E)); the 2-to-under-5-acre rate went from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000. Both are correct.
On 7 November 2024, the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme completed how many years of implementation?
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Correct answer: B — 10 years
PIB (PMO): the PM marked ten years of the OROP scheme on 7 November 2024, the day it was implemented.
How many critical mineral blocks were successfully auctioned under Tranche IV (announced 7 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — 8
PIB (Mines): the Ministry concluded the auction of 8 critical mineral blocks under Tranche IV.
Which state had the largest number of successfully auctioned blocks in Tranche IV of the critical mineral auctions?
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Correct answer: B — Arunachal Pradesh
PIB (Mines): four of the eight successful blocks (Depo, Endolin-Isholin, Phop, Radhpu) are in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Centre auctions critical mineral blocks using its power to grant concessions for minerals listed in which part of the MMDR Act, 1957?
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Correct answer: A — Part D of the First Schedule
PIB (Mines): the auction under the MMDR Act, 1957 uses the Central Government's authority for key minerals listed in Part D of the First Schedule.
The Notice Inviting Tender for Tranche IV of critical mineral block auctions was issued on 24 June 2024 for how many blocks?
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Correct answer: C — 21
PIB (Mines): the NIT was issued on 24 June 2024 for 21 mineral blocks; 10 advanced to e-auction and 8 were successfully auctioned.
The coal sector's Single Window Clearance System (SWCS), on which a Mine Opening Permission module was launched in November 2024, was itself launched on:
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Correct answer: D — 11 January 2021
PIB (Coal): the SWCS was launched on 11 January 2021.
Who inaugurated the Mine Opening Permission module on the SWCS portal on 7 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt
PIB (Coal): Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Vikram Dev Dutt inaugurated the new module on 7 November 2024.
In his message of 6 November 2024 congratulating Donald Trump, PM Modi referred to the India-US relationship as a:
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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership
PIB (PMO): the PM looked forward to renewing collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership.
Consider the following about PM Modi's contact with Donald Trump on 6 November 2024: 1. The PM spoke to Trump by phone on the same day. 2. The PM mentioned space among the sectors for closer India-US cooperation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): the PM had a conversation with President-elect Trump on 6 November and mentioned technology, defence, energy, space and other sectors. Both are correct.
Under PM-Vidyalaxmi (approved 6 November 2024), education loans up to ₹7.5 lakh get what level of government credit guarantee?
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Correct answer: A — 75%
PIB (Cabinet): loan amounts up to ₹7.5 lakh will be provided a 75% credit guarantee by the Government of India.
Under PM-Vidyalaxmi, 3% interest subvention is available to students with annual family income up to:
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Correct answer: D — ₹8 lakh, on loans up to ₹10 lakh
PIB (Cabinet): students with up to ₹8 lakh annual family income get 3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹10 lakh (in addition to full subvention for income up to ₹4.5 lakh under existing schemes).
What is the outlay for PM-Vidyalaxmi for 2024-25 to 2030-31?
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Correct answer: B — ₹3,600 crore
PIB (Cabinet): an outlay of ₹3,600 crore has been made during 2024-25 to 2030-31; 7 lakh fresh students are expected to get interest subvention.
PM-Vidyalaxmi covers students admitted to how many top quality higher education institutions?
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Correct answer: C — 860
PIB (Cabinet): loans to meritorious students admitted to the top 860 quality HEIs, covering more than 22 lakh students every year.
How much equity infusion in the Food Corporation of India did the CCEA approve on 6 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹10,700 crore
PIB (Cabinet): the CCEA approved infusion of equity of ₹10,700 crore for working capital in FY 2024-25 in FCI.
The ₹10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI (November 2024) is being made by:
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Correct answer: D — Conversion of Ways and Means Advance to equity
PIB (Cabinet): the equity is infused by way of conversion of Ways and Means Advance to equity in 2024-25.
In which year did the Food Corporation of India start its journey?
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Correct answer: A — 1964
PIB (Cabinet): FCI started its journey in 1964 with authorised capital of ₹100 crore and equity of ₹4 crore.
As reported by the ECI on 6 November 2024, total seizures in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections and bypolls stood at:
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Correct answer: A — ₹558 crore
PIB (ECI): agencies seized ₹558 crore worth of cash, freebies, liquor, drugs and precious metals in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and bypolls.
How much was seized in Maharashtra as per the ECI's 6 November 2024 release?
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Correct answer: C — ₹280 crore
PIB (ECI): ₹280 crore was seized in Maharashtra and ₹158 crore in Jharkhand.
The edition of the Indian Navy's MAHASAGAR virtual interaction held on 5 November 2024 was the:
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Correct answer: B — Third
PIB (MoD): the third edition of MAHASAGAR was conducted on 5 November 2024.
What was the theme of the third MAHASAGAR interaction (November 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — Training Cooperation to Mitigate Common Maritime Security Challenges in IOR
PIB (MoD): the theme was 'Training Cooperation to Mitigate Common Maritime Security Challenges in IOR'.
V D Chafekar, formerly of the Indian Coast Guard, was appointed (announced November 2024) as Executive Director of:
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Correct answer: D — ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre, Singapore
PIB (MoD): ADG (Retd) V D Chafekar has been appointed the seventh Executive Director of ReCAAP ISC in Singapore.
The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre, the first regional government-to-government agreement against piracy in Asia, was established in:
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Correct answer: B — 2006
PIB (MoD): established in 2006, ReCAAP ISC is the first regional G2G agreement to promote cooperation against piracy and armed robbery at sea in Asia.
At what MRP is Bharat Atta being sold in Phase II (launched 5 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹30 per kg
PIB (Food): Bharat Atta at MRP of ₹30 per kg and Bharat Rice at ₹34 per kg in Phase II.
At what MRP is Bharat Rice being sold in Phase II of the retail sale?
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Correct answer: A — ₹34 per kg
PIB (Food): Bharat Rice at MRP of ₹34 per kg during Phase II.
How much wheat was made available in the initial stage of Phase II of Bharat Atta sales?
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Correct answer: D — 3.69 LMT
PIB (Food): in the initial stage of Phase II, 3.69 LMT of wheat and 2.91 LMT of rice were made available.
How much in XV Finance Commission untied grants did Haryana's rural local bodies receive (announced 5 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹194.87 crore
PIB (Panchayati Raj): Haryana's PRIs were given untied grants of ₹194.867 crore as the 1st instalment.
XV Finance Commission untied grants to rural local bodies can be used for location-specific needs under the subjects listed in:
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Correct answer: A — The Eleventh Schedule (29 subjects)
PIB (Panchayati Raj): untied grants are used for felt needs under the 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, except salaries and establishment costs.
After the fourth phase of mandatory hallmarking began on 5 November 2024, how many districts are covered in total?
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Correct answer: B — 361
PIB (Consumer Affairs): following the fourth stage, the total number of districts under mandatory hallmarking stands at 361.
How many districts were added in the fourth phase of mandatory gold hallmarking (from 5 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — 18
PIB (Consumer Affairs): BIS added 18 additional districts in the fourth phase.
The first phase of mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery, covering 256 districts, was launched on:
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Correct answer: A — 23 June 2021
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the first phase was launched on 23 June 2021 (256 districts); the second on 4 April 2022 and the third on 6 September 2023.
In November 2024, PM Narendra Modi strongly condemned an attack on a Hindu temple in which country?
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Correct answer: D — Canada
PIB (PMO, 4 Nov 2024): the PM strongly condemned the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada.
Consider the following about PM Modi's statement of 4 November 2024: 1. He also condemned attempts to intimidate Indian diplomats. 2. He said India expects the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): the PM called the attempts to intimidate Indian diplomats 'equally appalling' and said 'We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.'
On 4 November 2024, Indian Railways set a record by carrying how many passengers in a single day?
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Correct answer: C — Over 3 crore
PIB (Railways): over 3 crore passengers travelled in Indian Railways in a single day on 4 November 2024.
How many special trains did Indian Railways announce for the festive period of 1 October to 30 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 7,724
PIB (Railways): 7,724 special trains were announced for 1 October–30 November 2024, a 73% increase over last year's 4,429.
Consider the following about Indian Railways' 2024 festive season: 1. From 1 October to 5 November 2024, 65 lakh passengers travelled on 4,521 special trains. 2. The special trains announced for 1 October–30 November 2024 were 37% more than last year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Railways): statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the 7,724 special trains were a 73% increase over last year's 4,429.
How many seed categories did Government e Marketplace (GeM) launch on its portal in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 170
PIB (Commerce & Industry): GeM revamped and introduced 170 seed categories on the portal.
The new seed categories on the GeM portal (November 2024) feature nearly how many seed varieties?
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Correct answer: D — 8,000
PIB (Commerce & Industry): the newly populated categories feature nearly 8,000 seed varieties.
The call for proposals for Centres of Excellence issued by MNRE on 4 November 2024 is under the R&D Scheme of which mission?
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Correct answer: A — National Green Hydrogen Mission
PIB (MNRE): proposals were invited for setting up Centres of Excellence under the R&D Scheme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
When did MNRE release the guidelines for implementing the R&D Scheme under the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
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Correct answer: B — 15 March 2024
PIB (MNRE): MNRE had earlier released guidelines for the R&D Scheme on 15 March 2024.
What is the outlay of the National Green Hydrogen Mission up to FY 2029-30?
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Correct answer: D — ₹19,744 crore
PIB (MNRE): the National Green Hydrogen Mission has an outlay of ₹19,744 crore up to FY 2029-30.
By what percentage did India reduce TB incidence from 2015 to 2023, as recognised by the WHO and lauded by the PM in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 17.7%
PIB (PMO): the WHO recognised India's progress in reducing tuberculosis by 17.7% from 2015 to 2023.
Which organisation recognised India's 17.7% reduction in TB incidence (2015–2023), as cited by the PM on 3 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — World Health Organisation
PIB (PMO): the recognition of India's progress in reducing TB was by the World Health Organisation.
With whom did CDS Gen Anil Chauhan sign a memorandum on defence cooperation during his visit to Algeria (31 October–3 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — Gen Said Chanegriha
PIB (Defence): Gen Chauhan and his counterpart General of Army Said Chanegriha, Chief of Staff of the Algerian People's National Army, signed the memorandum.
The Algerian military parade of 1 November 2024, attended during the CDS's visit, marked which anniversary of Algeria's Revolution?
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Correct answer: D — 70th
PIB (Defence): the parade and events of 1 November 2024 marked the 70th anniversary of Algeria's Glorious Revolution.
Consider the following about CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's visit to Algeria: 1. The visit lasted from 31 October to 3 November 2024. 2. The CDS said India has re-established its Defence Wing in Algeria. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Defence): the visit was from 31 Oct to 03 Nov 2024, and the CDS said 'India has re-established its Defence Wing in Algeria'.
In November 2024, PM Modi congratulated whom on election as the President of Botswana?
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Correct answer: B — Duma Boko
PIB (PMO): the PM congratulated Mr. Duma Boko on his election as the President of Botswana.
Duma Boko, congratulated by PM Modi on 3 November 2024, was elected President of which country?
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Correct answer: D — Botswana
PIB (PMO): Duma Boko was elected President of Botswana.
Which session of the ILO Governing Body was held in Geneva from 28 October to 7 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 352nd
PIB (Labour): the 352nd Governing Body meeting of the ILO is being held at Geneva from 28 October to 7 November 2024.
At the ILO Governing Body (November 2024), India said how many people escaped multidimensional poverty in the last nine years?
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Correct answer: C — 248 million
PIB (Labour): 248 million individuals escaped multidimensional poverty in the last 9 years, as measured by the multidimensional poverty index.
Which ILO flagship report, cited by India in November 2024, points to a doubling of social protection coverage in India?
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Correct answer: A — World Social Protection Report 2024–26
PIB (Labour): the ILO's flagship World Social Protection Report 2024–26 points out the doubling of social protection coverage in India.
How much area did Indian Railways' Swachhata Pakhwada 2024 cover, as reported in November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 45.20 crore sq m
PIB (Railways): the cleanliness drive covered 45.20 crore square metres of area during this year's Swachhata Pakhwada.
During which period did Indian Railways observe Swachhata Pakhwada in 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 1–15 October 2024
PIB (Railways): Indian Railways observed Swachhata Pakhwada from 1 to 15 October 2024.
What was NMDC's iron ore production in October 2024, its best-ever October since inception?
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Correct answer: C — 4.07 MT
PIB (Steel): NMDC produced 4.07 MT and sold 4.03 MT of iron ore in October 2024, its best-ever October.
NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, is a Navratna PSU under which ministry?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Steel
PIB (Steel): NMDC is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Steel.
What is the 'appointed day' under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, marked each year as the formation day of Kerala, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh?
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Correct answer: C — 1 November 1956
States Reorganisation Act, 1956, s. 2(a): 'appointed day' means the 1st day of November, 1956. PIB carried the PM's greetings to these states on 1 Nov 2024.
Under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, Kerala was formed from Travancore-Cochin, Kasaragod taluk of South Kanara and which district?
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Correct answer: A — Malabar
States Reorganisation Act, 1956, s. 5: Kerala comprised Travancore-Cochin (minus territories transferred to Madras), Malabar district (excluding Laccadive and Minicoy) and Kasaragod taluk of South Kanara.
Kannada Rajyotsava marks 1 November 1956, when the States Reorganisation Act formed a new State known as:
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Correct answer: B — Mysore
States Reorganisation Act, 1956, s. 7: a new State to be known as the State of Mysore was formed from the appointed day (1 November 1956).
Under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, territories of Hyderabad were added to which State, which was then renamed Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: D — Andhra
States Reorganisation Act, 1956, s. 3: Hyderabad territories were added to the State of Andhra, which became known as the State of Andhra Pradesh.
Bibek Debroy, who passed away on 1 November 2024, was serving as:
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Correct answer: A — Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the PM
PIB (PMO): the PM condoled the passing of Dr Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.
At what age did Bibek Debroy pass away on 1 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 69
BusinessLine and Business Standard (1 Nov 2024): Debroy was 69.
Consider the following about Bibek Debroy: 1. He was Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. 2. He was a member of NITI Aayog until June 2019. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB, BusinessLine and Business Standard: he was Chairman of EAC-PM, and a member of NITI Aayog until June 2019.
Under which law was the State of Haryana formed on 1 November 1966?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966
Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966: s. 2(b) appointed day is 1 November 1966; s. 3 forms the State of Haryana from territories of the existing State of Punjab.
Besides Haryana, which new Union territory was formed on 1 November 1966 under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966?
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Correct answer: D — Chandigarh
Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, s. 4: a new Union territory to be known as Chandigarh was formed on and from the appointed day.
On which date was the State of Chhattisgarh created?
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Correct answer: C — 1 November 2000
PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat, 2025): the State of Chhattisgarh was created on 1st November 2000; the PM greeted it on its Foundation Day on 1 Nov 2024.
Which Greek Prime Minister spoke with PM Modi by phone on 1 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Kyriakos Mitsotakis
PIB (PMO): PM Modi received a telephone call from the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Which economic corridor did PM Modi and PM Mitsotakis discuss in their November 2024 call?
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Correct answer: A — IMEEC
PIB (PMO): the leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues, including IMEEC and developments in West Asia.