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G20 DRR Working Group ministerial in Belem adopts first declaration on disaster risk reduction
Q1 Advanced

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.

Q2 Advanced

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.

9th India–Indonesia Special Forces exercise Garud Shakti 24 begins
Q3 Advanced

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.

Q4 Advanced

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.

Q5

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.

Army contingent departs for 15th India–US Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar
Q6 Advanced

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.

Q7 Advanced

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.

Q8 Advanced

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.

Diwali 2024: PM celebrates with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala, Sir Creek, Kutch
Q9

Where did PM Narendra Modi celebrate Diwali with security personnel on 31 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Lakki Nala, Sir Creek area, Kutch

PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the PM celebrated Diwali with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala in the Sir Creek area of Kutch, Gujarat.

Q10 Advanced

In his Diwali address at Kutch on 31 October 2024, by how much did the PM say India's defence exports had increased over the past decade?

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Correct answer: D — Thirtyfold

PIB, 31 Oct 2024: defence exports increased thirtyfold over the past decade.

Q11

On the night of 31 October 2024, PM Modi met the President and which Vice President to convey Diwali greetings?

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Correct answer: B — Jagdeep Dhankhar

PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the PM met President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and conveyed Diwali greetings.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2024: PM at the Statue of Unity as Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year begins
Q12

According to the Union Home Minister's release of 31 October 2024, which birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was marked that day?

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Correct answer: B — 149th

PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: Amit Shah paid tribute to Sardar Patel 'on the occasion of his 149th birth anniversary today'.

Q13 Advanced

On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2024, the PM said Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year, starting that day, would be celebrated across the country for how long?

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Correct answer: D — Two years

PIB, 31 Oct 2024: 'Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year, starting today, will be celebrated as a festival across the country for the next 2 years.'

Q14 Advanced

The PM said the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2024 programme at Ekta Nagar gave a 'place of pride' to which fort?

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Correct answer: A — Raigad

PIB, 31 Oct 2024: 'I am glad that this year's Rashtriya Ekta Diwas programme gave a place of pride to Raigad.' The image of Raigad Fort of Maharashtra was visible in Ekta Nagar.

Q15 Advanced

Consider the following about 31 October 2024: 1. At the Statue of Unity, the PM administered the Ekta Diwas pledge and witnessed the Ekta Diwas Parade. 2. President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Sardar Patel at Rashtrapati Bhavan and visited Sardar Patel Chowk in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the PM administered the pledge and witnessed the parade at Kevadia; the President paid tributes at Rashtrapati Bhavan and visited Sardar Patel Chowk.

Rajnath Singh dedicates 'Desh ka Vallabh' statue and Major Bob Khathing 'Museum of Valour' at Tawang
Q16

The museum dedicated at Tawang on 31 October 2024 in honour of Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing is named:

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Correct answer: B — Museum of Valour

PIB (MoD), 31 Oct 2024: Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing 'Museum of Valour' at Tawang.

Q17 Advanced

From where did Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurate the 'Desh ka Vallabh' statue at Tawang on 31 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — 4 Corps Headquarters, Tezpur

PIB (MoD), 31 Oct 2024: the inauguration was carried out from 4 Corps Headquarters in Tezpur, Assam; bad weather prevented his visit to Tawang.

Q18 Advanced

As stated by the Raksha Mantri on 31 October 2024, consider the following about Major Bob Khathing: 1. He led the peaceful integration of Tawang into India. 2. He established the Assam Rifles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB (MoD), 31 Oct 2024: Khathing led the peaceful integration of Tawang and helped establish the Sashastra Seema Bal, Nagaland Armed Police and the Naga Regiment. The release does not credit him with establishing the Assam Rifles.

Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2024 awarded to 463 personnel
Q19

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.

Q20 Advanced

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.

Q21 Advanced

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.

Amit Shah inaugurates 1,100-room Yatri Bhawan at Salangpur's Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple
Q22

How many rooms does the Yatri Bhawan inaugurated by Amit Shah at Salangpur on 31 October 2024 have?

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Correct answer: A — 1,100

PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: the Yatri Bhawan has 1,100 rooms and was built at a cost of ₹200 crore.

Q23 Advanced

The Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple, where a Yatri Bhawan was inaugurated on 31 October 2024, is in which place?

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Correct answer: D — Salangpur

PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple in Salangpur, Gujarat.

Q24 Advanced

According to the MHA release, the Salangpur Yatri Bhawan was inaugurated on the occasion of:

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Correct answer: C — Narak Chaturdashi

PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: the Yatri Bhawan was inaugurated on the occasion of Narak Chaturdashi.

South African Navy delegation ends visit to Headquarters Sea Training, Southern Naval Command
Q25 Advanced

A South African Navy delegation visited Headquarters Sea Training from 21 to 31 October 2024. Under which Indian naval command is it?

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Correct answer: B — Southern Naval Command

PIB (Defence), 2 Nov 2024: the delegation visited Headquarters Sea Training (HQST) at Southern Naval Command from 21–31 Oct 24.

Q26

A nine-member delegation led by RAdm (JG) Nevielie Kurt Howell visited India's Headquarters Sea Training in October 2024. Which navy did it represent?

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Correct answer: D — South African Navy

PIB (Defence), 2 Nov 2024: a nine-member delegation from the South African Navy (SAN) led by RAdm (JG) Nevielie Kurt Howell visited HQST from 21–31 Oct 24.

BPL Group founder T P Gopalan Nambiar passes away
Q27

T P Gopalan (TPG) Nambiar, who died on 31 October 2024, was the founder of which business group?

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Correct answer: A — BPL Group

BusinessLine and The New Indian Express (PTI), 31 Oct 2024: BPL Group founder T P Gopalan Nambiar died on Thursday.

Q28 Advanced

Where did BPL founder TPG Nambiar die on 31 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru

BusinessLine and The New Indian Express (PTI), Bengaluru, 31 Oct 2024: 'he died at home at about 10.15 am'.

Ministry of Steel holds day-long Chintan Shivir for Steel CPSEs at Vigyan Bhawan
Q29

Where did the Ministry of Steel hold its day-long Chintan Shivir on 31 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

PIB (Steel), 31 Oct 2024: the Ministry of Steel conducted a Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Q30 Advanced

Consider the following about the Chintan Shivir of 31 October 2024: 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Heavy Industries. 2. It was a three-day event held in Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

PIB, 31 Oct 2024: it was a day-long Chintan Shivir organised by the Ministry of Steel at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi; both statements are wrong.

India releases updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan at CBD COP16 in Cali
Q31

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.

Q32 Advanced

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.

Q33 Advanced

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).

Q34 Advanced

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.

Eight core industries grow 2.0% in September 2024
Q35

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.

Q36 Advanced

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.

Q37 Advanced

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).

Q38 Advanced

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.

DoPPW notifies 3% additional DA/DR, taking central pensioners' Dearness Relief to 53%
Q39

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.

Q40 Advanced

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.

IIG develops Indian Equatorial Electrojet (IEEJ) model to understand ionospheric processes for GNSS
Q41 Advanced

Which institute developed the 'Indian Equatorial Electrojet (IEEJ) Model', announced by DST on 30 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Navi Mumbai

PIB (DST), 30 Oct 2024: scientists from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), Navi Mumbai, developed the empirical IEEJ Model.

Q42 Advanced

IIG measures the Equatorial ElectroJet using ground-based magnetometers at which equatorial station near India's southern tip?

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Correct answer: B — Tirunelveli

PIB (DST), 30 Oct 2024: IIG regularly measures the EEJ current using ground-based magnetometers at the equatorial station Tirunelveli.

Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with troops at 4 Corps Headquarters, Tezpur
Q43

Where did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrate Deepawali with troops on 30 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — 4 Corps Headquarters, Tezpur

PIB (MoD), 30 Oct 2024: Rajnath Singh celebrated Deepawali with troops at the 4 Corps Headquarters in Tezpur, Assam.

Q44 Advanced

Which Chief of the Army Staff was present when the Defence Minister celebrated Diwali with troops at Tezpur on 30 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Gen Upendra Dwivedi

PIB (MoD), 30 Oct 2024: Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi was present.

Majuli–Jorhat ferry resumes after IWAI dredges the Neamati–Kamalabari channel
Q45

Ferry services that resumed after IWAI dredged the Neamati–Kamalabari channel in October 2024 connect Majuli with:

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Correct answer: B — Jorhat

PIB (MoPSW), 30 Oct 2024: ferry services between Jorhat and Majuli were disrupted and resumed after dredging of the Neamati–Kamalabari channel.

Q46 Advanced

The Neamati–Kamalabari channel's depth had fallen to 0.5 metres against what required minimum, disrupting ferries from 20 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 1.5 metres

PIB (MoPSW), 30 Oct 2024: channel depth became 0.5 metres against a minimum of 1.5 metres.

Q47 Advanced

The Jorhat–Majuli ferry, restored in October 2024, operates on which National Waterway?

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Correct answer: A — NW-2 (Brahmaputra)

PIB (MoPSW), 30 Oct 2024: Sonowal said dredging ensured resumption of ferry services between Majuli and Jorhat on NW 2 (Brahmaputra).

NTPC's NETRA and IIP Dehradun develop indigenous catalyst to make methanol from flue-gas CO2
Q48

With which institute did NTPC's NETRA develop an indigenous catalyst for converting CO2 to methanol (announced 30 October 2024)?

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Correct answer: D — Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun

PIB (Power), 30 Oct 2024: NETRA developed the catalyst in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun.

Q49 Advanced

NETRA, which developed a CO2-to-methanol catalyst in 2024, is the R&D wing of which company?

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Correct answer: A — NTPC

PIB (Power), 30 Oct 2024: NETRA, the R&D wing of NTPC.

Q50 Advanced

Consider the following about NTPC's CO2-to-methanol catalyst: 1. The methanol produced has a purity of more than 99%. 2. It is being tested in a 10 kg/day methanol pilot plant. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (Power), 30 Oct 2024: performance assessment is under way in a specially designed 10 kg/day methanol pilot plant; methanol purity is more than 99%.

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to visit Algeria as Guest of Honour at revolution anniversary parade
Q51 Advanced

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.

Q52

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.

PM congratulates Ayodhya on Deepotsav, the first Deepawali after Ram Lalla's enthronement
Q53

On 30 October 2024, PM Modi congratulated the people of which city on its Deepotsav, calling it the first Deepawali after Lord Shri Ram was enthroned in his grand temple?

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Correct answer: B — Ayodhya

PIB, 30 Oct 2024: the PM congratulated the people of Ayodhya on the grand and divine Deepotsav; 'This is the first Deepawali after Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram has been enthroned in his grand temple.'

NPPA directs MRP cut on three anti-cancer drugs after customs exemption and GST cut
Q54 Advanced

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.

Q55 Advanced

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.

9th Ayurveda Day: PM launches health projects worth about ₹12,850 crore at AIIA, New Delhi
Q56

Which edition of Ayurveda Day was observed on 29 October 2024, coinciding with Dhanvantari Jayanti?

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Correct answer: C — 9th

PIB (Ayush), 29 Oct 2024: the PM launched projects on the occasion of Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th Ayurveda Day.

Q57 Advanced

On 29 October 2024, PM Modi launched health-sector projects worth about ₹12,850 crore at which venue?

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Correct answer: A — All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi

PIB (PMO), 29 Oct 2024: projects worth around Rs 12,850 crore were launched at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi.

Q58 Advanced

On 29 October 2024, the PM said elderly people above 70 years would get free hospital treatment through which card?

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Correct answer: D — Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card

PIB (PMO), 29 Oct 2024: every elderly person above 70 years of age will get free treatment in hospital by an Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following about the Ayush projects of 29 October 2024: 1. Foundation stones were laid for Central Research Institutes in Yoga and Naturopathy at Khorda (Odisha) and Raipur (Chhattisgarh). 2. Phase II of AIIA includes a 500-bed Panchakarma hospital. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB (Ayush), 29 Oct 2024: CRIYN foundation stones at Khorda and Raipur; AIIA Phase II includes a 150-bed (not 500-bed) Panchakarma hospital; the 500 figure refers to the seats of its auditorium.

Rajnath Singh reviews DPSUs, receives dividend cheques of ₹1,620 crore
Q60

What was the total of the dividend cheques handed to the Defence Minister by seven DPSUs on 29 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — ₹1,620 crore

PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: seven DPSUs handed over dividend cheques amounting to Rs. 1,620 crore.

Q61 Advanced

At the DPSU review on 29 October 2024, HAL was congratulated on becoming India's Maharatna PSU number:

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Correct answer: C — 14th

PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: HAL got Maharatna status, becoming the 14th Maharatna PSU of India and the first among the DPSUs.

PM lays foundation of four NIPER Centres of Excellence, opens PLI units and India's biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra
Q62

Where did the PM inaugurate the country's biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra on 29 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — AIIMS, New Delhi

PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: the PM inaugurated the biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra of the country at AIIMS, New Delhi.

Q63 Advanced

The Centre of Excellence at NIPER Guwahati, whose foundation stone was laid on 29 October 2024, focuses on:

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Correct answer: A — Phytopharmaceuticals

PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: NIPER Ahmedabad — medical devices; Hyderabad — bulk drugs; Guwahati — phytopharmaceuticals; Mohali — anti-bacterial and anti-viral drug discovery.

Q64 Advanced

Consider the following about the PLI-scheme units inaugurated by the PM on 29 October 2024: 1. One unit is at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. 2. One unit is at Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: the five PLI projects are at Vapi (Gujarat), Hyderabad (Telangana), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) and Nalagarh (Himachal Pradesh).

Swavlamban 3.0: Rajnath Singh unveils ADITI 3.0 and DISC 13, flags off 'Sagarmala Parikrama'
Q65 Advanced

The Indian Navy's challenge in ADITI 3.0, unveiled on 29 October 2024, is to design a:

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Correct answer: C — High-Power Microwave Weapon System

PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: ADITI 3.0 features a challenge from the Indian Navy to design a High-Power Microwave Weapon System.

Q66

Where was the NIIO seminar 'Swavlamban' held on 29 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: ADITI 3.0 and DISC 13 were unveiled during the NIIO seminar 'Swavlamban' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Q67 Advanced

'Sagarmala Parikrama', flagged off at Swavlamban 2024, is an autonomous passage of about 1,500 km between:

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Correct answer: B — Mumbai and Tuticorin

PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: the flag-off of 'Sagarmala Parikrama' to conduct an autonomous passage of about 1,500 km from Mumbai to Tuticorin.

PM inaugurates ESIC Hospital, Indore, and lays foundation of six ESI hospitals worth ₹1,641 crore in all
Q68 Advanced

What is the combined cost of the seven ESIC projects inaugurated or laid by the PM on 29 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — ₹1,641 crore

PIB (Labour), 29 Oct 2024: 7 ESIC projects worth Rs. 1,641 crore benefitting about 55 lakh beneficiaries.

Q69

Which ESIC Hospital did the PM virtually inaugurate on 29 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Indore

PIB (Labour), 29 Oct 2024: the PM virtually inaugurated the ESIC Hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (300 beds, expandable to 500).

Q70 Advanced

According to the Labour Minister on 29 October 2024, the ESIC network has expanded from 393 districts in 2014 to how many districts in 2024?

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Correct answer: B — 674

PIB (Labour), 29 Oct 2024: ESIC network has expanded from 393 districts in 2014 to 674 districts in 2024.

Indian Railways renews technical cooperation MoU with Switzerland's DETEC
Q71 Advanced

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.

At CBD COP16 in Cali, India's national statement highlights Ramsar growth, IBCA and Namami Gange
Q72 Advanced

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.

Q73

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.

Q74 Advanced

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.

Rozgar Mela: PM distributes over 51,000 appointment letters
Q75

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.

Q76 Advanced

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.

31st SIMBEX concludes after sea phase in the Bay of Bengal
Q77

Which edition of SIMBEX was held from 23 to 29 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — 31st

PIB (Defence), 31 Oct 2024: the 31st edition of SIMBEX was conducted from 23 to 29 Oct 2024.

Q78 Advanced

Which Indian Navy ship of the Eastern Fleet took part in SIMBEX 2024 alongside RSS Tenacious?

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Correct answer: D — INS Shivalik

PIB (Defence), 31 Oct 2024: RSS Tenacious with the Indian Navy's INS Shivalik of the Eastern Fleet and a P8I aircraft participated.

Q79 Advanced

Where was the harbour phase of SIMBEX 2024 held?

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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam

PIB (Defence), 31 Oct 2024: the harbour phase was held at Visakhapatnam from 23–25 Oct; the sea phase was in the Bay of Bengal on 28–29 Oct.