State PSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
V D Chafekar, formerly of the Indian Coast Guard, was appointed (announced November 2024) as Executive Director of:
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Correct answer: D — ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre, Singapore
PIB (MoD): ADG (Retd) V D Chafekar has been appointed the seventh Executive Director of ReCAAP ISC in Singapore.
The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre, the first regional government-to-government agreement against piracy in Asia, was established in:
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Correct answer: B — 2006
PIB (MoD): established in 2006, ReCAAP ISC is the first regional G2G agreement to promote cooperation against piracy and armed robbery at sea in Asia.
Which book on the Supreme Court did President Murmu release on 5 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Justice for Nation: Reflections on 75 years of the Supreme Court of India
PIB (President's Secretariat): one of the three publications was 'Justice for Nation: Reflections on 75 years of the Supreme Court of India'.
Consider the following about the Supreme Court publications released on 5 November 2024: 1. One maps prison manuals and measures for decongestion of prisons. 2. One reports on the working of legal aid cells in law schools. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the publications included 'Prisons in India: Mapping Prison Manuals and Measures for Reformation and Decongestion' and 'Legal Aid Through Law Schools: A Report on Working of Legal Aid Cells in India'. Both are correct.
What is the name of the Indo-Kazakh joint venture agreed by IREL and UKTMP JSC on 5 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — IREUK Titanium Limited
PIB (DAE): IREL and UKTMP JSC signed an agreement to establish the JV IREUK Titanium Limited for production of Ti slag in India.
UKTMP JSC, IREL's partner in the joint venture signed in November 2024, is from which country?
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Correct answer: D — Kazakhstan
PIB (DAE): Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant JSC is from Kazakhstan.
The IREL–UKTMP joint venture (November 2024) will produce which product in India?
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Correct answer: B — Titanium slag
PIB (DAE): the JV is for production of Ti slag, beneficiating low-grade ilmenite into high-grade titanium feedstock.
Where did folk singer Sharda Sinha die on 5 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — AIIMS, New Delhi
Economic Times and The Tribune (PTI): Sharda Sinha, undergoing treatment at AIIMS-Delhi, died on 5 November 2024 at 9.20 pm.
Sharda Sinha, who died in November 2024, was especially associated with songs of which festival, as noted by the PM?
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Correct answer: D — Chhath
PIB (PMO): the PM said the melodious songs of Sharda Sinha associated with the great festival of Chhath would always resonate.
At what MRP is Bharat Atta being sold in Phase II (launched 5 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹30 per kg
PIB (Food): Bharat Atta at MRP of ₹30 per kg and Bharat Rice at ₹34 per kg in Phase II.
At what MRP is Bharat Rice being sold in Phase II of the retail sale?
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Correct answer: A — ₹34 per kg
PIB (Food): Bharat Rice at MRP of ₹34 per kg during Phase II.
How much wheat was made available in the initial stage of Phase II of Bharat Atta sales?
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Correct answer: D — 3.69 LMT
PIB (Food): in the initial stage of Phase II, 3.69 LMT of wheat and 2.91 LMT of rice were made available.
How much in XV Finance Commission untied grants did Haryana's rural local bodies receive (announced 5 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹194.87 crore
PIB (Panchayati Raj): Haryana's PRIs were given untied grants of ₹194.867 crore as the 1st instalment.
XV Finance Commission untied grants to rural local bodies can be used for location-specific needs under the subjects listed in:
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Correct answer: A — The Eleventh Schedule (29 subjects)
PIB (Panchayati Raj): untied grants are used for felt needs under the 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, except salaries and establishment costs.
After the fourth phase of mandatory hallmarking began on 5 November 2024, how many districts are covered in total?
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Correct answer: B — 361
PIB (Consumer Affairs): following the fourth stage, the total number of districts under mandatory hallmarking stands at 361.
How many districts were added in the fourth phase of mandatory gold hallmarking (from 5 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — 18
PIB (Consumer Affairs): BIS added 18 additional districts in the fourth phase.
The first phase of mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery, covering 256 districts, was launched on:
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Correct answer: A — 23 June 2021
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the first phase was launched on 23 June 2021 (256 districts); the second on 4 April 2022 and the third on 6 September 2023.
Under Project Digital Coast Guard, where is the Disaster Recovery Data Centre planned?
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Correct answer: C — New Mangalore, Karnataka
PIB (MoD): Project DCG includes a Tier-III Data Centre in New Delhi and a Disaster Recovery Data Centre at New Mangalore, Karnataka.
Which organisation is executing Project Digital Coast Guard?
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Correct answer: D — Telecommunications Consultants India Limited
PIB (MoD): Project DCG is being executed by Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL).
The seventh session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly (4 November 2024) had representatives from how many Member countries?
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Correct answer: A — 103
PIB (MNRE): the seventh session had representatives from 103 Member and 17 Signatory countries.
Which country retained the Co-Presidency of the ISA Assembly for 2024–26 after a contest with Grenada?
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Correct answer: B — France
PIB (MNRE): France won the contested Co-Presidency against Grenada; India retained the Presidency.
Consider the following about the ISA Assembly elections of November 2024: 1. India was the sole contender for the post of President. 2. Vice Presidents were elected from ISA's four regional groups. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MNRE): India was the sole contender for President; Vice Presidents were elected two each from the four regional groups (Africa; Asia and the Pacific; Europe and Others; Latin America and the Caribbean).
Who was selected as the third Director General of the International Solar Alliance in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Ashish Khanna
PIB (MNRE): the ISA announced the selection of Ashish Khanna (India) as its third Director General.
Ashish Khanna succeeds which Director General, who has led the ISA since 2021?
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Correct answer: D — Ajay Mathur
PIB (MNRE): outgoing Director General Ajay Mathur has led the ISA since 2021.
In November 2024, PM Narendra Modi strongly condemned an attack on a Hindu temple in which country?
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Correct answer: D — Canada
PIB (PMO, 4 Nov 2024): the PM strongly condemned the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada.
Consider the following about PM Modi's statement of 4 November 2024: 1. He also condemned attempts to intimidate Indian diplomats. 2. He said India expects the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): the PM called the attempts to intimidate Indian diplomats 'equally appalling' and said 'We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.'
Who was elected the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on 4 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Abdul Rahim Rather
J&K DIPR (4 Nov 2024): NC leader Abdul Rahim Rather was unanimously elected first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the UT of J&K.
Abdul Rahim Rather, elected Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly in November 2024, is a seven-time MLA from which constituency?
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Correct answer: B — Charar-e-Sharief
J&K DIPR: Rather is a seven-time MLA from Charar-e-Sharief.
Who was the pro-tem Speaker who conducted the session in which the J&K Assembly Speaker was elected on 4 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Mubarak Gul
J&K DIPR: pro-tem Speaker Mubarak Gul conducted the session; Javed Ahmad Dar moved and Arjun Singh Raju seconded the motion.
According to President Murmu (4 November 2024), what percentage of Air Traffic Controllers in India are women?
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Correct answer: C — 15 percent
PIB (President's Secretariat): 15 percent of Air Traffic Controllers are women; 11% of flight dispatchers and 9% of aerospace engineers are women.
President Murmu's interaction with women achievers in aviation (November 2024) was held under which initiative?
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Correct answer: A — The President with the People
PIB (President's Secretariat): the interaction was part of 'The President with the People' initiative, which aims to establish a deeper connect with people.
On 4 November 2024, Indian Railways set a record by carrying how many passengers in a single day?
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Correct answer: C — Over 3 crore
PIB (Railways): over 3 crore passengers travelled in Indian Railways in a single day on 4 November 2024.
How many special trains did Indian Railways announce for the festive period of 1 October to 30 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 7,724
PIB (Railways): 7,724 special trains were announced for 1 October–30 November 2024, a 73% increase over last year's 4,429.
Consider the following about Indian Railways' 2024 festive season: 1. From 1 October to 5 November 2024, 65 lakh passengers travelled on 4,521 special trains. 2. The special trains announced for 1 October–30 November 2024 were 37% more than last year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Railways): statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the 7,724 special trains were a 73% increase over last year's 4,429.
How many seed categories did Government e Marketplace (GeM) launch on its portal in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 170
PIB (Commerce & Industry): GeM revamped and introduced 170 seed categories on the portal.
The new seed categories on the GeM portal (November 2024) feature nearly how many seed varieties?
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Correct answer: D — 8,000
PIB (Commerce & Industry): the newly populated categories feature nearly 8,000 seed varieties.
The call for proposals for Centres of Excellence issued by MNRE on 4 November 2024 is under the R&D Scheme of which mission?
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Correct answer: A — National Green Hydrogen Mission
PIB (MNRE): proposals were invited for setting up Centres of Excellence under the R&D Scheme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
When did MNRE release the guidelines for implementing the R&D Scheme under the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
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Correct answer: B — 15 March 2024
PIB (MNRE): MNRE had earlier released guidelines for the R&D Scheme on 15 March 2024.
What is the outlay of the National Green Hydrogen Mission up to FY 2029-30?
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Correct answer: D — ₹19,744 crore
PIB (MNRE): the National Green Hydrogen Mission has an outlay of ₹19,744 crore up to FY 2029-30.
Which meeting of the Kendriya Hindi Samiti did Amit Shah chair in New Delhi on 4 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 32nd
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the 'Kendriya Hindi Samiti' in New Delhi.
Which dictionary did Amit Shah say will become the largest and most comprehensive dictionary in the world?
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Correct answer: A — Hindi Shabdsindhu
PIB (MHA): Shah said the 'Hindi Shabdsindhu' dictionary will become the largest and most comprehensive dictionary in the world.
At the Kendriya Hindi Samiti meeting (November 2024), Amit Shah said India is the only country in the world with how many classical languages?
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Correct answer: B — 11
PIB (MHA): 'India is the only country in the world which has 11 classical languages.'
What was the combined investment in the port projects Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated in Chennai on 4 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹187.33 crore
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the projects were launched with a combined investment of ₹187.33 crore.
The projects inaugurated by Sonowal on 4 November 2024 were at which two port entities?
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Correct answer: A — Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the projects were at the Chennai Port Authority (ChPA) and Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL).
Almora, where a road accident occurred in November 2024 for which the PM announced ex-gratia, is in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Uttarakhand
PIB (PMO): the PM condoled the loss of lives in the road accident in Almora, Uttarakhand.
What ex-gratia from the PMNRF was announced for each person injured in the Almora road accident (November 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — ₹50,000
PIB (PMO): ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased; the injured would be given ₹50,000.
By what percentage did India reduce TB incidence from 2015 to 2023, as recognised by the WHO and lauded by the PM in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 17.7%
PIB (PMO): the WHO recognised India's progress in reducing tuberculosis by 17.7% from 2015 to 2023.
Which organisation recognised India's 17.7% reduction in TB incidence (2015–2023), as cited by the PM on 3 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — World Health Organisation
PIB (PMO): the recognition of India's progress in reducing TB was by the World Health Organisation.
With whom did CDS Gen Anil Chauhan sign a memorandum on defence cooperation during his visit to Algeria (31 October–3 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — Gen Said Chanegriha
PIB (Defence): Gen Chauhan and his counterpart General of Army Said Chanegriha, Chief of Staff of the Algerian People's National Army, signed the memorandum.
The Algerian military parade of 1 November 2024, attended during the CDS's visit, marked which anniversary of Algeria's Revolution?
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Correct answer: D — 70th
PIB (Defence): the parade and events of 1 November 2024 marked the 70th anniversary of Algeria's Glorious Revolution.
Consider the following about CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's visit to Algeria: 1. The visit lasted from 31 October to 3 November 2024. 2. The CDS said India has re-established its Defence Wing in Algeria. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Defence): the visit was from 31 Oct to 03 Nov 2024, and the CDS said 'India has re-established its Defence Wing in Algeria'.
Assam's 'Bhasha Gaurav Saptah' (November 2024) celebrated which language being conferred Classical Language status?
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Correct answer: B — Assamese
PIB (PMO): the PM highlighted people's enthusiasm on Assamese being conferred Classical Language status.
Consider the following about Bhasha Gaurav Saptah (November 2024): 1. It is a week-long celebration of Assam's linguistic heritage. 2. PM Modi urged Assamese people outside Assam to participate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): Bhasha Gaurav Saptah is a weeklong celebration of Assam's rich linguistic heritage; the PM wrote 'I also urge Assamese people outside Assam to participate.'
After the Kedarnath portals closed on 3 November 2024, Lord Shiva's idol left for its winter abode at:
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Correct answer: B — Ukhimath
The Tribune / Economic Times (PTI, 3 Nov 2024): the idols left for their winter abodes of Ukhimath (Kedarnath) and Kharsali (Yamunotri).
What is the winter abode of Goddess Yamuna after the Yamunotri portals close?
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Correct answer: D — Kharsali
The Tribune / Economic Times (PTI): goddess Yamuna left in a palanquin for her winter abode of Kharsali.
As reported when Kedarnath closed on 3 November 2024, on which date were the Badrinath portals to close for winter?
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Correct answer: C — 17 November
The Tribune / Economic Times (PTI, 3 Nov 2024): Badrinath will be closed on November 17.
How much paddy had FCI and state agencies procured in Punjab in KMS 2024-25 as of 2 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 85.41 LMT
PIB (Food & Public Distribution): of 90.69 LMT arrivals, 85.41 LMT had been procured by state agencies and FCI as of 2 November 2024.
At what MSP per quintal was Grade 'A' paddy procured in Punjab in KMS 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2,320
PIB (Food & Public Distribution): paddy is being purchased at MSP of ₹2,320 for Grade 'A' paddy.
Consider the following about paddy procurement in Punjab for KMS 2024-25: 1. Procurement commenced on 1 October 2024. 2. The Centre fixed an estimated procurement target of 158 LMT. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Food & Public Distribution): procurement began on 1 October 2024 (statement 1 correct); the estimated target is 185 LMT, not 158 LMT (statement 2 wrong).
What is the name of the mascot unveiled on Coal India Limited's 50th Foundation Day (3 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — Angara
PIB (Coal): G Kishan Reddy launched the Golden Jubilee logo and unveiled the mascot 'Angara'.
Coal India Limited celebrated its 50th Foundation Day at its headquarters in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Kolkata
PIB (Coal): CIL marked its 50th Foundation Day at the CIL Headquarters in Kolkata.
In which year was the Coal Mines Special Provision (CMSP) Act enacted, as recalled at CIL's 50th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: B — 2015
PIB (Coal): the CMSP Act was enacted in 2015 to augment coal production through transparent allocation of coal mines via auction.
Since when has Stage II of the revised GRAP been in force in the entire NCR, as reported in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 22 October 2024
PIB (Environment/CAQM): Stage I has been in force since 15.10.2024 and Stage II since 22.10.2024 in the entire NCR.
The revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR is implemented by which body?
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Correct answer: B — Commission for Air Quality Management
PIB: the revised GRAP is implemented by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas.
On average, how many mechanical road sweeping machines were deployed daily in Delhi alone under GRAP during 15–31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 81
PIB: in Delhi alone on an average 81 MRSMs were deployed daily (36 in Haryana and UP); around 600 water sprinklers and anti-smog guns each were also deployed.
In November 2024, PM Modi congratulated whom on election as the President of Botswana?
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Correct answer: B — Duma Boko
PIB (PMO): the PM congratulated Mr. Duma Boko on his election as the President of Botswana.
Duma Boko, congratulated by PM Modi on 3 November 2024, was elected President of which country?
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Correct answer: D — Botswana
PIB (PMO): Duma Boko was elected President of Botswana.
Which Foundation Day of Assam Medical College & Hospital was marked on 3 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 78th
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): Sonowal attended the 78th Foundation Day of Assam Medical College & Hospital (and the 62nd of Dibru College).
Assam Medical College & Hospital and Dibru College, whose foundation days Sonowal attended on 3 November 2024, are in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Dibrugarh
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): Sonowal attended both foundation days as chief guest in Dibrugarh, Assam.
The 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' programme (November 2024) is inspired by which festival?
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Correct answer: A — Chennai's Margazhi Festival
PIB (Culture): the 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' programme is inspired by Chennai's revered Margazhi Festival.
'Kaveri Meets Ganga' is the first programme in which festival series of the Ministry of Culture?
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Correct answer: B — Amrit Parampara
PIB (Culture): the 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' programme is the first in the Amrit Parampara series.
On which dates was the 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' programme held in Delhi?
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Correct answer: D — 2–5 November 2024
PIB (Culture): the 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' programme was held from 2nd to 5th November 2024.
How many elephants died in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, prompting a central enquiry announced on 2 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Ten
PIB (Environment): the WCCB constituted a team to enquire into the death of ten elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Which central body constituted a team to enquire into the elephant deaths in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (November 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
PIB (Environment): the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) of the Environment Ministry constituted the enquiry team.
The five-member committee formed by Madhya Pradesh to enquire into the Bandhavgarh elephant deaths is headed by:
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Correct answer: B — APCCF (Wildlife)
PIB (Environment): the five-member state committee is headed by APCCF (Wildlife).