State PSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The Indian Military Heritage Festival inaugurated in New Delhi on 8 November 2024 was its:
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Correct answer: D — 2nd edition
PIB (MoD): CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated the 2nd edition of the annual Indian Military Heritage Festival.
Project 'Shaurya Gatha', launched in November 2024 to promote India's military heritage through education and tourism, is an initiative of:
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Correct answer: A — Department of Military Affairs and USI of India
PIB (MoD): Project 'Shaurya Gatha' is an initiative of the Department of Military Affairs and the USI of India.
Who inaugurated the 2nd Indian Military Heritage Festival on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
PIB (MoD): Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated the festival in New Delhi.
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 Integrated Manufacturing Clusters at Agra and Prayagraj (agreements of 8 November 2024) are being developed under which industrial corridor?
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Correct answer: B — Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor
PIB (Commerce): the Agra and Prayagraj IMCs are under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC).
The Integrated Manufacturing Cluster in Agra is spread over about how many acres?
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Correct answer: A — 1,058 acres
PIB (Commerce): the Agra IMC is located across 1,058 acres along the city's Inner Ring Road; the Prayagraj IMC spans 352 acres.
The Integrated Manufacturing Cluster at Prayagraj under AKIC spans:
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Correct answer: C — 352 acres
PIB (Commerce): the Prayagraj IMC spans 352 acres.
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.
Which school won the Indian Navy Quiz THINQ 2024 (finale on 8 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — Jayashree Periwal High School, Jaipur
PIB (MoD): Jayashree Periwal High School, Jaipur emerged as the winner; B V Bhavan's Vidyashram, Chennai were runners-up.
Where was the grand finale of THINQ 2024 held?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
PIB (MoD): the grand finale was held at the Nalanda Block of the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
The inaugural Annual Niche Technology Nexus (NTN-2024) seminar held by HQ IDS on 8 November 2024 focused on:
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Correct answer: D — Quantum and electronic warfare
PIB (MoD): HQ IDS conducted the first Annual Niche Technology Nexus Seminar on Quantum and Electronic Warfare.
HQ IDS conducted the NTN-2024 seminar in collaboration with:
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Correct answer: A — Centre for Joint Warfare Studies
PIB (MoD): HQ IDS, in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, conducted the inaugural NTN-2024 seminar.
The Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha Festival, inaugurated on 8 November 2024, was organised by:
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Tourism
PIB (Tourism): the festival was organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
Which tradition, linked to Purandaradasa, was highlighted at the Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha Festival (November 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — Dasa tradition
PIB (Tourism): the festival celebrated Carnatic music, Kannada culture and the Dasa tradition, particularly Purandaradasa's foundational role in Carnatic music.
On which ship did President Droupadi Murmu spend the 'Day at Sea' off Goa on 7 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — INS Vikrant
PIB: the President attended the 'Day at Sea' on board the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
In her address to the fleet on 7 November 2024, the President described India's coastline as:
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Correct answer: C — Over 7,500 km long
PIB (President's Secretariat): 'With a coastline over 7500 kilometer long, India's maritime geography presents several opportunities…'
On 7 November 2024, President Murmu arrived at which naval air station in Goa before embarking INS Vikrant?
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Correct answer: D — INS Hansa
PIB (MoD): the President arrived at INS Hansa (Naval Air Station at Goa) and was received by CNS Adm Dinesh K Tripathi.
Consider the following about the President's 'Day at Sea' (7 November 2024): 1. It was her maiden visit to Indian Navy ships at sea. 2. INS Vikrant was operating in the company of 15 frontline warships and submarines. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoD): INS Vikrant operated with 15 frontline warships and submarines, and this was the President's maiden visit to Indian Navy ships at sea. Both are correct.
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.
The two-day Anti-Terrorism Conference-2024 inaugurated by Amit Shah on 7 November 2024 was organised by:
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Correct answer: A — National Investigation Agency
PIB (MHA): the conference was organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in New Delhi.
According to the Home Minister on 7 November 2024, the NIA's conviction rate in UAPA cases is around:
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Correct answer: B — 95%
PIB (MHA): NIA has succeeded in achieving a conviction rate of around 95% in UAPA cases.
By how much did the Home Minister say terrorist incidents have reduced in the past decade (7 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — 70%
PIB (MHA): due to steps against terrorism, terrorist incidents have reduced by 70% in the past decade.
At the Anti-Terrorism Conference-2024, Amit Shah said the MHA will soon formulate:
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Correct answer: D — A National Counter-terrorism Policy and Strategy
PIB (MHA): the Ministry of Home Affairs will soon formulate a National Counter-terrorism Policy & Strategy to fight the entire ecosystem of terrorism.
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.
On 7 November 2024, Piyush Goyal launched which anniversary celebrations of EEPC India?
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Correct answer: C — 70th year
PIB (Commerce): Piyush Goyal launched EEPC India's 70th year celebrations and unveiled its logo.
What engineering exports target by 2030 did the Commerce Minister cite for EEPC India in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — $300 billion
PIB (Commerce): 'EEPC India's target to achieve $300 bn exports by 2030 represents courage and conviction of new India.'
Who was the Chairman of EEPC India at its 70th year launch event in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Arun Kumar Garodia
PIB (Commerce): EEPC India Chairman Arun Kumar Garodia spoke at the event.
The 1,500 MW pumped storage project that Himachal Pradesh and BBMB may jointly take up (discussed on 7 November 2024) is at:
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Correct answer: C — Raipur, Una
PIB (Power): the state and BBMB may jointly take up a 1,500 MW PSP at Raipur, District Una, and a 2,800 MW PSP at Garia, District Kangra.
What is the capacity of the pumped storage project proposed at Garia in Kangra district, discussed at the Shimla review on 7 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 2,800 MW
PIB (Power): a 2,800 MW PSP at Garia, District Kangra, may be taken up jointly by the state and BBMB.
The CME on 'Integrating Sikkimese Herbal Wisdom with Homoeopathic Practice' (7 November 2024) was organised by a Clinical Research Unit under:
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Correct answer: B — CCRH
PIB (Ayush): the Clinical Research Unit (Homoeopathy) under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) organised the CME.
Where was the CCRH CME on Sikkimese herbal wisdom and homoeopathy held on 7 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Gangtok
PIB (Ayush): the CME was held at a hotel on Kazi Road, Gangtok.
Under the MoU signed with the Labour Ministry on 7 November 2024, Cygnus Ujala Group will post vacancies on the NCS portal mainly in which sector?
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Correct answer: D — Healthcare
PIB (Labour): Cygnus will post healthcare vacancies and conduct hiring on the NCS portal.
As of October 2024, how many registered employers did the National Career Service portal have, according to the Labour Minister?
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Correct answer: A — Over 35 lakh
PIB (Labour): the NCS has over 35 lakh registered employers and more than 1.10 crore active job seekers as of October.
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 many trainees nominated by the International Seabed Authority were felicitated at MoES on 6 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 21
PIB (MoES): Jitendra Singh felicitated 21 trainees nominated by the ISA on 6 November 2024.
The International Seabed Authority is headquartered in:
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Correct answer: D — Kingston, Jamaica
PIB (MoES): ISA, headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, was established in 1994 under UNCLOS.
Which two MoES institutions trained the ISA nominees felicitated in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — NIOT Chennai and NCPOR Goa
PIB (MoES): the trainings were conducted by NIOT, Chennai, and NCPOR, Goa.
The International Seabed Authority was established in 1994 under:
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Correct answer: D — The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
PIB (MoES): ISA was established in 1994 under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
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.
The Tuna Cluster in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (notified 6 November 2024) is being developed under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
PIB (Fisheries): the Department of Fisheries notified the Tuna Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
According to the Fisheries Department, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have an Exclusive Economic Zone of around:
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Correct answer: D — 6.0 lakh sq km
PIB (Fisheries): the islands offer around 6.0 lakh sq km of EEZ rich in under-exploited sea resources.
The estimated resource of tuna and tuna-like species around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as per the Fisheries Department (November 2024), is:
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Correct answer: A — 60,000 metric tonnes
PIB (Fisheries): tuna and tuna-like high-value species are estimated at 60,000 metric tonnes.
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.
What was the size of the ADB loan signed on 6 November 2024 for urban services in Uttarakhand?
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Correct answer: C — $200 million
PIB (Finance): the Government of India and ADB signed a $200 million loan for Uttarakhand.
The ADB-funded project signed on 6 November 2024 for Uttarakhand is called the:
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Correct answer: B — Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project
PIB (Finance): the loan agreement is for the Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project.
Under the ADB-funded Uttarakhand project (November 2024), which city, described as the state's economic hub, gets climate-resilient roads and an intelligent traffic management system?
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Correct answer: D — Haldwani
PIB (Finance): the project will enhance transport, urban mobility and drainage in Haldwani, the economic hub of the state, including 16 km of climate-resilient roads.
The India–US Military Cooperation Group meeting held at the Manekshaw Centre on 5–6 November 2024 was its:
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Correct answer: A — 21st edition
PIB (MoD): the 21st edition of the India–US MCG meeting was held from 5 to 6 November 2024 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Who co-chaired the 21st India–US Military Cooperation Group meeting for India?
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Correct answer: C — CISC Lt Gen JP Mathew
PIB (MoD): it was co-chaired by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lt Gen JP Mathew (India) and Lt Gen Joshua M Rudd, Deputy Commander, US INDOPACOM.
What ex-gratia did the PM announce from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each person killed in the Hardoi road accident (November 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh
PIB (PMO): an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased; ₹50,000 for the injured.
The 3rd Indian Space Conclave held in New Delhi in November 2024 was organised by:
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Correct answer: A — Indian Space Association (ISpA)
PIB (Communications): the 3rd Indian Space Conclave was organised by the Indian Space Association (ISpA), a non-profit industry body.
What was the theme of the first Asian Buddhist Summit held in New Delhi in November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Role of Buddha Dhamma in strengthening Asia
PIB (Culture): the summit was themed 'Role of Buddha Dhamma in strengthening Asia'.
The first Asian Buddhist Summit (5 November 2024) was organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with:
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Correct answer: C — International Buddhist Confederation
PIB (President's Secretariat): the summit was organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC).
Participants from how many countries attended the first Asian Buddhist Summit in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 32
PIB (Culture): the summit saw participation from 32 countries with over 160 international participants.
Where was the keel of the first two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels laid on 5 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata
PIB (MoD): the keel laying of Yard 3037 and 3038 was held at GRSE, Kolkata on 5 November 2024.
How many Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels were contracted by the MoD in March 2023?
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Correct answer: A — 11
PIB (MoD): contracts for 11 NGOPVs were concluded in March 2023 — seven with GSL, Goa and four with GRSE, Kolkata.
The Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels have an approximate tonnage of:
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Correct answer: B — 3,000 tonnes
PIB (MoD): the NGOPVs with an approximate tonnage of 3,000 t are envisaged for coastal defence, SAR, offshore asset protection and anti-piracy.
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'.