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 was India's overall coal production in October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 84.45 MT
PIB (Coal): overall coal production in October 2024 reached 84.45 MT; dispatches were 82.89 MT; October 2023 production was 78.57 MT.
By what percentage did India's coal production in October 2024 grow over October 2023?
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Correct answer: B — 7.48%
PIB (Coal): production rose to 84.45 MT from 78.57 MT, an increase of 7.48% (dispatch grew 4.60%).
On which date did Coal India Limited come into being?
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Correct answer: A — 1 November 1975
PIB (Coal): CIL came into being on 1 November 1975 as an apex holding company of the nationalised coking and non-coking coal mines.
What was Coal India Limited's coal output in FY 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 773.6 MT
PIB (Coal): CIL ended FY 2024 with 773.6 MT output, an 8.7-fold growth over 89 MT in 1975-76.
Where was the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group Ministerial Meeting (30 October–1 November 2024) held?
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Correct answer: B — Belem
PIB (MHA): the G20 DRRWG Ministerial Meeting was held from 30 October to 1 November 2024 in Belem, Brazil.
Who led India's delegation to the G20 DRRWG Ministerial Meeting in Belem in 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Dr P K Mishra
PIB (MHA): the Indian delegation was led by Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr P K Mishra.
Which edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise Garud Shakti was held in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PIB (Defence): the contingent left for the 9th edition of exercise Garud Shakti 24, held from 1 to 12 November 2024.
Which Indonesian Special Forces unit took part in exercise Garud Shakti 24?
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Correct answer: A — Kopassus
PIB (Defence): the Indonesian contingent of 40 personnel was represented by Indonesian Special Forces Kopassus.
Exercise Garud Shakti 24 (1–12 November 2024) was held at:
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Correct answer: D — Cijantung, Jakarta
PIB (Defence): the Indian contingent departed for Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Which edition of the India–US joint Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar was held in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 15th
PIB (Defence): the Indian Army contingent departed for the 15th edition of exercise Vajra Prahar.
Where was exercise Vajra Prahar 2024 (2–22 November) held?
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Correct answer: C — Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho
PIB (Defence): the exercise was scheduled from 2 to 22 November 2024 at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA.
Which US Army unit represented the US contingent in exercise Vajra Prahar 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Green Berets
PIB (Defence): the US Army contingent was represented by Green Berets.
How many personnel were awarded the 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' for 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 463
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: the medal was awarded to 463 personnel of various States/UTs/CAPFs/CPOs for 2024.
The 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' was instituted by an MHA notification dated:
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Correct answer: B — 1 February 2024
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: instituted vide Ministry of Home Affairs' Notification dated 1st February, 2024.
Consider the following about the 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak': 1. It recognises excellent work in Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science. 2. It is announced every year on 15 August. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: the four fields are Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science; the medal is announced on 31 October every year, Sardar Patel's birth anniversary.
In which city was India's updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) released at CBD COP16 on 30 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Cali
PIB (MoEFCC), 3 Nov 2024: the document was released at a special event on 30 October 2024 in Cali, Colombia.
How many national biodiversity targets does India's updated NBSAP set?
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Correct answer: C — 23
PIB (MoEFCC), 3 Nov 2024: the updated NBSAP aligns with the KMGBF, setting 23 national biodiversity targets.
India's updated NBSAP, released at COP16, is aligned with which global framework?
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Correct answer: D — Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
PIB (MoEFCC), 3 Nov 2024: the updated NBSAP is aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).
Consider the following about India's updated NBSAP: 1. It was released by Union MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh. 2. Its update involved a consultative process with 23 central ministries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoEFCC), 3 Nov 2024: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh released the updated NBSAP; the update was led by MoEFCC and involved 23 central ministries, departments, state-level organisations, communities and other stakeholders.
By how much did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries grow in September 2024 (provisional) over September 2023?
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Correct answer: A — 2.0%
PIB (Commerce), 30 Oct 2024: the combined ICI increased by 2.0 per cent (provisional) in September 2024.
The eight core industries together account for what share of the weight of items in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
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Correct answer: B — 40.27%
PIB (Commerce), 30 Oct 2024: the Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the IIP.
What was the cumulative (provisional) growth of the Index of Eight Core Industries during April–September 2024-25?
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Correct answer: D — 4.2%
PIB (Commerce), 30 Oct 2024: the cumulative growth rate of ICI during April to September 2024-25 is 4.2 per cent (provisional).
Consider the following about the core industries data for September 2024: 1. Cement, refinery products, coal, fertilizers and steel recorded positive growth. 2. Crude oil production grew over September 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Commerce), 30 Oct 2024: cement, refinery products, coal, fertilizers and steel grew; crude oil production declined by 3.9% in September 2024.
Under the DoPPW OM of 30 October 2024, Dearness Relief for central government pensioners was raised to what rate of basic pension?
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Correct answer: B — 53%
PIB (DoPPW), 30 Oct 2024: DR rises from the existing rate of 50% to 53% of basic pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.07.2024.
From which date is the 3% additional instalment of DA/DR notified on 30 October 2024 effective?
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Correct answer: A — 1 July 2024
PIB (DoPPW), 30 Oct 2024: the additional instalment is due from 01.07.2024; higher DR applies w.e.f. 01.07.2024.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan was invited as Guest of Honour in Algeria in November 2024 for the military parade marking:
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Correct answer: C — The 70th anniversary of the revolution of 1 November 1954
PIB (MoD), 30 Oct 2024: the Military Parade and Ceremony commemorating Algeria's 70th Anniversary of the Glorious revolution of 01 Nov 1954, where Gen Chauhan was invited as Guest of Honour.
According to the MoD release of 30 October 2024, what were the dates of CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's official visit to Algeria?
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Correct answer: D — 31 October–4 November 2024
PIB (MoD), 30 Oct 2024: the CDS will embark on an official visit to Algeria from 31st October to 4th November 2024.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three anti-cancer drugs whose MRP NPPA directed manufacturers to reduce in October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Pembrolizumab
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: the three drugs are Trastuzumab, Osimertinib and Durvalumab.
The GST rate on Trastuzumab, Osimertinib and Durvalumab was cut with effect from 10 October 2024:
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Correct answer: D — From 12% to 5%
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: Notification 05/2024 dated 08.10.2024 reduced GST from 12% to 5% w.e.f. 10.10.2024.
Indian Railways renewed its MoU with Switzerland's DETEC on 29 October 2024. When was the original MoU signed?
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Correct answer: B — 31 August 2017
PIB (Railways), 29 Oct 2024: the original MoU, signed on August 31, 2017, was valid for five years.
In India's COP16 national statement of 29 October 2024, the number of Indian Ramsar sites was said to have risen since 2014 from 26 to:
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Correct answer: D — 85
PIB (MoEFCC), 30 Oct 2024: India's Ramsar sites have risen from 26 to 85 since 2014.
According to India's COP16 statement, how many of the 36 globally recognised biodiversity hotspots does India house?
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Correct answer: B — Four
PIB (MoEFCC), 30 Oct 2024: India is one of the world's 17 megadiverse nations, housing four out of the 36 globally recognised biodiversity hotspots.
At CBD COP16, Colombia's Environment Minister Susana Muhamad took over the COP Presidency from:
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Correct answer: A — Huang Runqiu of China
PIB (MoEFCC), 30 Oct 2024: the MoS congratulated Susana Muhamad on taking over the COP Presidency from the longest-serving COP President, Huang Runqiu of China.
How many appointment letters did the PM distribute at the Rozgar Mela on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — More than 51,000
PIB (PMO), 29 Oct 2024: the PM distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters via videoconferencing.
At the Rozgar Mela on 29 October 2024, the PM said the PM Internship Scheme provides paid internships in India's top how many companies?
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Correct answer: A — 500
PIB (PMO), 29 Oct 2024: under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, provision has been made for paid internships in the top 500 companies of India.
During Pedro Sanchez's visit in October 2024, India and Spain announced 2026 as the India-Spain Year of:
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Correct answer: D — Culture, Tourism and AI
MEA list of outcomes (PIB), 28 Oct 2024: Announcement of the Year 2026 as India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI.
In which Indian city did Spain announce it would establish a consulate in October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru
MEA list of outcomes (PIB), 28 Oct 2024: establishment of a Spanish Consulate in Bengaluru and operationalisation of the Indian Consulate in Barcelona.
According to the India-Spain Joint Statement, Pedro Sanchez's visit in October 2024 was the first visit by a President of the Government of Spain to India after how many years?
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Correct answer: C — 18
MEA joint statement (PIB), 28 Oct 2024: this was the first visit by a President of the Government of Spain to India after 18 years.
Piyush Goyal's Saudi Arabia visit of 29–30 October 2024 was to participate in which edition of the Future Investment Initiative?
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Correct answer: A — 8th
PIB (Commerce), 28 Oct 2024: Goyal to participate in the 8th Future Investment Initiative.
In which city was the 8th Future Investment Initiative, attended by Piyush Goyal in October 2024, held?
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Correct answer: C — Riyadh
PIB (Commerce), 28 Oct 2024: the visit to Riyadh for the 8th FII.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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).