SSC CPO Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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).
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.
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.
The ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund for the space sector approved by the Union Cabinet on 24 October 2024 is under the aegis of:
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Correct answer: B — IN-SPACe
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the Union Cabinet approved setting up of Rs.1000 crore Venture Capital Fund dedicated to space sector, under aegis of IN-SPACe.
Approximately how many startups is the ₹1,000 crore space Venture Capital Fund (approved 24 October 2024) expected to support?
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Correct answer: D — 40
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: based on the investment range, the fund is expected to support approximately 40 startups.
What is the planned deployment period of the ₹1,000 crore space VC fund approved on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Up to five years from the start of fund operations
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the deployment period is planned to be up to five years from the actual date of start of the fund operations.
What is the indicative range of investment per company under the space VC fund approved on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — ₹10-60 crore
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the indicative range of investment is proposed to be Rs.10-Rs.60 crore, contingent upon the stage of the company.
What is the total estimated cost of the two railway projects approved by the CCEA on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — About ₹6,798 crore
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: CCEA approved two railway projects with total estimated cost of Rs.6,798 crore (approx.).
The new railway line approved on 24 October 2024 to provide direct connectivity to Amaravati runs between:
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Correct answer: A — Errupalem and Namburu
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: construction of new line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati covering 57 kms.
Consider the following about the railway projects approved on 24 October 2024: 1. Together they cover 8 districts in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar. 2. The doubling project in north Bihar covers 157 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the two projects cover 8 districts in 3 states — Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar (1 is correct). The Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga & Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur doubling covers 256 km, not 157 km (2 is wrong).
Which two Aspirational Districts will be served by the north Bihar doubling project approved on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to two Aspirational Districts (Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur).
What new facility does the ECI's upgraded Suvidha 2.0 mobile app (launched 24 October 2024) offer candidates and parties?
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Correct answer: D — Applying for campaign-related permissions
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: candidates and parties can now apply for campaign related permissions also in the new Suvidha 2.0 mobile application; earlier they could only track status and download approvals on the app.
What is the name of Mormugao Port's scheme, launched in October 2023, that offers port-charge discounts based on ships' Environmental Ship Index scores?
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Correct answer: A — Harit Shrey
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the port's incentive program, 'Harit Shrey', launched in October 2023, offers discounts on port charges based on ESI scores.
The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) portal on which Mormugao Port was listed as an incentive provider (PIB, 24 October 2024) is acknowledged by:
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Correct answer: D — International Association of Ports and Harbours
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: Mormugao Port Authority was listed as an incentive provider on the ESI portal, acknowledged by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH).
Which edition of the National Water Awards did the Ministry of Jal Shakti launch on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 6th
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the Department of Water Resources, RD & GR has launched the 6th National Water Awards (NWA), 2024 on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal.
What is the last date for applications for the 6th National Water Awards, 2024 (launched 24 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — 31 December 2024
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the last date of submission of applications is 31st December, 2024.
To what purity level is Boron-11 enriched at the electronics-grade facility inaugurated at HWBF, Talcher on 23 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Above 99.8%
PIB, 30 Oct 2024: with technology demonstration of B-11 enrichment to electronics grade (>99.8%) at HWBF, Talcher, India has joined the elite club of nations having this technology.
Electronics-grade Boron-11 (facility inaugurated at Talcher on 23 October 2024) is used to produce BF3 gas, which serves as:
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Correct answer: A — A p-type dopant in semiconductor chip manufacturing
PIB, 30 Oct 2024: electronics grade B-11 is used for production of BF3 gas which is used as p-type dopant in the manufacturing of semiconductor chips.
Who inaugurated the Electronics Grade Boron-11 Enrichment Facility at HWBF, Talcher on 23 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Dr A.K. Mohanty, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission
PIB, 30 Oct 2024: Dr A.K. Mohanty, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission & Secretary, DAE inaugurated the facility at HWBF, Talcher on October 23, 2024.
What was the theme of the 16th BRICS Summit held in Kazan (22-24 October 2024), as stated in the Kazan Declaration?
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Correct answer: B — Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security
Kazan Declaration, para 1: the leaders met in Kazan from 22 to 24 October 2024 for the XVI BRICS Summit under the theme 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security'.
How many new BRICS partner countries did the leaders welcome at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan (PIB, 23 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — 13
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: 'The leaders welcomed the 13 new BRICS partner countries.'
In the Kazan Declaration (23 October 2024), 'BRICS Clear' refers to:
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Correct answer: A — An independent cross-border settlement and depositary infrastructure
Kazan Declaration: leaders agree to discuss and study the feasibility of establishment of an independent cross-border settlement and depositary infrastructure, BRICS Clear.
The Kazan Declaration (23 October 2024) welcomed India's candidacy to host which event?
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Correct answer: C — COP 33 in 2028
Kazan Declaration: 'We support Brazil's leadership in hosting COP30 in 2025 and welcome India's candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028.'
At their meeting in Kazan on 23 October 2024, PM Modi and President Xi Jinping agreed that which mechanism would meet at an early date on the India-China boundary question?
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Correct answer: A — Special Representatives
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: the Special Representatives on the India-China boundary question will meet at an early date to oversee the management of peace and tranquillity in border areas.
At the Kazan meeting (23 October 2024), PM Modi welcomed the recent agreement for complete disengagement and resolution of issues in the India-China border areas that arose in:
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Correct answer: C — 2020
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: welcoming the recent agreement for complete disengagement and resolution of issues that arose in 2020 in the India-China border areas.
Where did PM Modi meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on 23 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Kazan, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: PM Modi met Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit at Kazan on 23 October 2024.
As announced on 23 October 2024, over what period will the Government celebrate Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary?
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Correct answer: A — 2024 to 2026 (two years)
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: the Government will commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel with a two-year-long nationwide celebration from 2024 to 2026.
In announcing the Sardar Patel 150 celebration (23 October 2024), Amit Shah credited Sardar Patel with unifying India 'from Kashmir to ___':
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Correct answer: D — Lakshadweep
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: 'his pivotal role in unifying India from Kashmir to Lakshadweep remains indelible'.
As per the Department of Fertilizers (23 October 2024), the MRP of DAP has been maintained since Covid times at:
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: the MRP of DAP has been maintained at Rs. 1350/- per 50 Kg bag since Covid times.
What special package per tonne was provided for DAP procurement for Rabi 2024, as stated on 23 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3,500 per tonne
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: Rs. 3500/- per MT as a special package costing Rs. 2625 crores has been provided to make the price sustainable for companies for procurement of DAP.
What is the total budgetary allocation for fertilizer subsidy for Rabi 2024-25, as stated by the Department of Fertilizers on 23 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹24,475 crore
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: the total budgetary allocation for Rabi 2024-2025 has been increased to Rs. 24,475 crores.
Before their meeting in Kazan on 22 October 2024, PM Modi and President Putin had met in Moscow in July 2024 for which India-Russia Annual Summit?
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Correct answer: B — 22nd
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: the two leaders had earlier met in Moscow for the 22nd Annual Summit in July 2024.
At the Kazan meeting (22 October 2024), PM Modi invited President Putin to visit India next year for:
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Correct answer: C — The 23rd Annual Summit
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: 'Prime Minister invited President Putin to visit India next year for the 23rd Annual Summit.'
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's October 2024 visit to Russia: 1. In his departure statement of 22 October 2024, the PM said he was going on a two-day visit to Kazan at the invitation of President Putin. 2. The Kazan meeting of 22 October 2024 was the first meeting between PM Modi and President Putin in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct (departure statement). Statement 2 is wrong: PIB says it was their second meeting this year, after the July 2024 Annual Summit in Moscow.
PM Modi met Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in Kazan on 22 October 2024 and congratulated him on his election as the ______ President of Iran.
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Correct answer: D — 9th
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: the PM congratulated Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the 9th President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
At their Kazan meeting (22 October 2024), PM Modi and President Pezeshkian agreed to continue cooperation in which multilateral forums, as named by PIB?
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Correct answer: A — BRICS and SCO
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: 'The leaders agreed to continue their cooperation in various multilateral forums, including BRICS and SCO.'