State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Scientists from which institute discovered the new plant species Dicliptera polymorpha in the northern Western Ghats (announced November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
PIB (DST): the discovery was made by a team led by Dr Mandar Datar of the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, an autonomous institute under DST.
Consider the following about Dicliptera polymorpha: 1. It is fire-resilient (pyrophytic) and shows a second burst of flowering after grassland fires. 2. It was discovered in the Eastern Ghats. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (DST): the species is pyrophytic with a dual-blooming pattern, but it was found in the northern Western Ghats, not the Eastern Ghats. So only 1 is correct.
In November 2024, PM Modi congratulated Dr Navin Ramgoolam on his election victory as Prime Minister-elect of which country?
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Correct answer: D — Mauritius
PIB (PMO): the PM congratulated Prime Minister-elect Dr Navin Ramgoolam on his historic election victory in Mauritius.
Which DRDO laboratory developed indigenous processes for 4-inch Silicon Carbide wafers and GaN HEMT-based MMICs (announced November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — Solid State Physics Laboratory
PIB (MoD): the Solid State Physics Laboratory, a DRDO laboratory, developed these processes.
What is the diameter of the indigenous Silicon Carbide wafers developed by DRDO's SSPL?
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Correct answer: D — 4 inches
PIB (MoD): SSPL developed processes for growing and manufacturing 4-inch diameter SiC wafers.
Where has limited production of indigenous GaN-on-SiC MMICs been established?
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Correct answer: A — GAETEC, Hyderabad
PIB (MoD): indigenous GaN-on-SiC MMICs with limited production capability have been established at GAETEC, Hyderabad.
Where was the IAF's C-295 Full Motion Simulator facility inaugurated on 11 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Air Force Station Agra
PIB (MoD): the C-295 Full Motion Simulator facility was inaugurated on 11 November 2024 at Air Force Station Agra.
The C-295 Full Motion Simulator at Agra was inaugurated by the AOC-in-C of which IAF command?
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Correct answer: B — Central Air Command
PIB (MoD): Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, AOC-in-C, Central Air Command (CAC), inaugurated the facility.
Denis Manturov, who called on PM Modi on 11 November 2024, holds which post?
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Correct answer: B — First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia
PIB (PMO): Denis Manturov is the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
While meeting Denis Manturov, PM Modi referred to decisions taken during his recent meetings with President Putin in which cities?
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Correct answer: B — Moscow and Kazan
PIB (PMO): the PM welcomed efforts to implement decisions taken during his recent visits and meetings with President Putin in Moscow and Kazan.
In November 2024, the High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approved fire-services projects worth how much for Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal?
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Correct answer: D — ₹725.62 crore
PIB (MHA): the committee approved three projects of ₹725.62 crore; ₹5,000 crore is the NDRF allocation for the scheme and ₹2,542.12 crore the earlier approvals for 15 states.
The Centre's ₹5,000 crore allocation for 'Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States' is under which fund?
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Correct answer: B — National Disaster Response Fund
PIB (MHA): the Central Government has allocated ₹5,000 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for the scheme.
Of the three states in the November 2024 fire-services approval, which received the largest amount?
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Correct answer: A — West Bengal
PIB (MHA): West Bengal ₹376.76 crore, Odisha ₹201.10 crore and Chhattisgarh ₹147.76 crore.
Consider the following about Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's meeting with the AIIB delegation on 11 November 2024: 1. The delegation comprised 11 officials of the AIIB Board of Directors from 9 constituencies. 2. The Finance Minister is an Alternate Governor on the AIIB Board. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Finance): the delegation had 11 officials from 9 constituencies, and the Finance Minister is Governor (not Alternate Governor) on the AIIB Board. So only 1 is correct.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank delegation that met the Finance Minister on 11 November 2024 was drawn from the bank's:
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Correct answer: B — Board of Directors
PIB (Finance): the delegation comprised 11 officials of the Board of Directors of AIIB from 9 different constituencies.
Which edition of the Indian Coast Guard–Sri Lanka Coast Guard Annual High Level Meeting was held in Colombo on 11 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 7th
PIB (MoD): the ICG and SLCG conducted the 7th Annual High Level Meeting in Colombo on 11 November 2024; the 8th will be hosted by ICG in 2025.
The ICG–SLCG Annual High Level Meeting follows a mechanism set out in an MoU signed in:
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Correct answer: A — May 2018
PIB (MoD): the meeting follows the institutionalised mechanism outlined in the MoU signed between both agencies in May 2018.
Who led the Indian Coast Guard delegation at the 7th ICG–SLCG High Level Meeting in Colombo (November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — S Paramesh
PIB (MoD): a four-member ICG delegation was led by Director General S Paramesh.
NITI Aayog launched the ASSET platform for states' green transition in November 2024 in collaboration with:
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
PIB (NITI Aayog): NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, launched the ASSET platform.
Which organisation was the knowledge partner for NITI Aayog's symposium on 'Green Transition in States' (11 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — ISEG Foundation
PIB (NITI Aayog): the symposium was organised by NITI Aayog with ISEG Foundation as knowledge partner.
Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud, whose term ended on 10 November 2024, had been appointed Chief Justice of India on:
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Correct answer: C — 9 November 2022
Supreme Court of India: he was appointed Chief Justice of India on 9 November 2022 (he joined the Supreme Court on 13 May 2016).
Who succeeded Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud as Chief Justice of India in November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Supreme Court of India: Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed Chief Justice of India on 11 November 2024.
Consider the following about Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud, as listed by the Supreme Court: 1. He joined the Supreme Court in January 2019. 2. His date of birth is 11 November 1959. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Supreme Court of India: he joined the Supreme Court on 13 May 2016 (18 January 2019 is Justice Sanjiv Khanna's date), and his date of birth is 11 November 1959. So only 2 is correct.
The nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 (1–30 November 2024) is being held at how many locations?
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Correct answer: C — 1,900 locations in 800 cities/districts
PIB (DoPPW): Campaign 3.0 is being organised at 1,900 locations in 800 cities/districts; 600 locations in 100 cities was Campaign 2.0 in 2023.
How many Digital Life Certificates were generated in the first week of DLC Campaign 3.0 in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Over 37 lakh
PIB (DoPPW): more than 37 lakh DLCs were generated within the first week of the launch of DLC Campaign 3.0.
Consider the following about the Digital Life Certificate campaigns: 1. Campaign 2.0 was held in November 2023 at 600 locations in 100 cities. 2. Campaign 3.0 promotes face authentication for submitting DLCs. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (DoPPW): Campaign 2.0 ran from 1 to 30 November 2023 at 600 locations in 100 cities, and Campaign 3.0 promotes DLC submission through face authentication. Both are correct.
The commemorative stamp on Dada Bhagwan released on 10 November 2024 marked which Janma Jayanti?
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Correct answer: B — 117th
PIB (Communications): the stamp was released during the 117th Janma Jayanti of Dada Bhagwan on 10 November.
Dada Bhagwan, on whom India Post released a stamp in November 2024, was born as:
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Correct answer: A — Ambalal Muljibhai Patel
PIB (Communications): the stamp commemorates Ambalal Muljibhai Patel, widely revered as Dada Bhagwan. (Deepakbhai Desai was present at the release.)
Where was the commemorative stamp on Dada Bhagwan released on 10 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Navlakhi Ground, Vadodara
PIB (Communications): the stamp was released at Navlakhi Ground, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Dada Bhagwan is celebrated for founding which spiritual path?
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Correct answer: C — Akram Vignan
PIB (Communications): Dada Bhagwan is celebrated for founding Akram Vignan.
The seaplane service whose aircraft landed at Kochi's Bolgatty waterdrome on 10 November 2024 comes under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — RCS-UDAN
Kerala Tourism and NDTV: the seaplane service is under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Kerala's first seaplane trial in November 2024 was from Bolgatty in Kochi to which dam?
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Correct answer: D — Mattupetty Dam
Kerala Tourism and NDTV: after the flag-off at Bolgatty, the crew and passengers were received at Mattupetty Dam in Idukki district.
Who operates the 'De Havilland Canada' seaplane used for Kerala's seaplane service trial?
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Correct answer: A — SpiceJet with a Switzerland-based private company
Kerala Tourism and NDTV: the service is a collaborative effort between a Switzerland-based private company and SpiceJet.
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), which launched 'EV as a Service' in November 2024, is a subsidiary of:
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Correct answer: C — Energy Efficiency Services Limited
PIB (Power): CESL is a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).
CESL's 'EV as a Service' programme aims to deploy how many e-cars in government departments over the next two years?
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Correct answer: B — 5,000
PIB (Power): the programme aims to deploy 5,000 e-cars over the next two years; 2,000 e-cars are already deployed and about 17,000 e-buses are being facilitated.
Where was CESL's 'EV as a Service' programme launched on 10 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
PIB (Power): Manohar Lal launched the programme at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
Mahendra Singh Mewar, who died on 10 November 2024, had represented which Lok Sabha constituency?
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Correct answer: C — Chittorgarh
PIB (PMO) and The Hindu/NDTV (PTI): he was a former MP from Chittorgarh, elected in 1989. (Rajsamand is now represented by his daughter-in-law Mahima Kumari.)
Consider the following about Mahendra Singh Mewar: 1. He died in Udaipur at the age of 83. 2. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Udaipur in 1989. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The Hindu/NDTV (PTI): he died at a private hospital in Udaipur at 83, but he was elected from Chittorgarh (not Udaipur) in 1989. So only 1 is correct.
According to the PM on 10 November 2024, Special Campaigns have earned how much for the exchequer since 2021 just by disposing of scrap?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,364 crore
PIB (PMO): Special Campaign 4.0 achieved outcomes including ₹2,364 crore (since 2021) for the exchequer simply by disposing of scrap.
PM Modi lauded Special Campaign 4.0 on 10 November 2024 while responding to a post by which Union Minister?
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Correct answer: B — Jitendra Singh
PIB (PMO): the PM was responding to a post by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on X.
Who are the two crew members of INSV Tarini on Navika Sagar Parikrama II?
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Correct answer: D — Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A
PIB (MoD): the Indian Navy duo of Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A is sailing INSV Tarini on Navika Sagar Parikrama II.
At which port did INSV Tarini arrive on 9 November 2024 during Navika Sagar Parikrama II?
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Correct answer: B — Fremantle, Australia
PIB (MoD): INSV Tarini arrived at Fremantle, Australia on 9 November 2024 after covering 4,900 nm from Goa.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II was flagged off from Goa by the Chief of the Naval Staff on:
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Correct answer: C — 2 October 2024
PIB (MoD): the expedition was flagged off from Goa by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi on 2 October 2024.
Which Indian institution ranked highest in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Delhi
PIB (Education): IIT Delhi achieved India's highest ranking, moving up to 44th from 46th.
The QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025 assessed how many institutions?
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Correct answer: D — 984 in 25 countries
PIB (Education): the ranking assesses 984 institutions covering 25 countries.
How many Indian institutions are in the top 50 of the QS Asia Rankings 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Two
PIB (Education): India has two institutions in the top 50 (IIT Delhi 44, IIT Bombay 48) and seven in the top 100.
Vadtal, where a stamp on the Vadtal Dham Dwishatabdi Mahotsav was released on 9 November 2024, is in which district of Gujarat?
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Correct answer: C — Kheda
PIB (Communications): the stamp was released at Vadtal, district Kheda, Gujarat.
The Vadtal Dham commemorative stamp (November 2024) shows the temple shaped like a lotus with:
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Correct answer: B — Nine golden domes
PIB (Communications): the stamp features the Vadtal Dham temple, shaped like a lotus with nine golden domes.
Where did NHPC and NTPC jointly celebrate their 50th Raising Day on 9 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam
PIB (Power): NHPC and NTPC held a joint celebration at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 9 November 2024.
On 9 November 2024, NHPC and NTPC entered which jubilee year?
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Correct answer: B — Golden Jubilee
PIB (Power): they commemorated their 50th Raising Day and entry into the Golden Jubilee year.
At what MSP was Grade 'A' paddy being procured in Punjab in KMS 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2,320 per quintal
PIB (Food): paddy is being purchased at MSP of ₹2,320 per quintal for Grade 'A' paddy.
As of 8 November 2024, how much paddy had FCI and state agencies procured in Punjab in KMS 2024-25?
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Correct answer: D — 120.67 LMT
PIB (Food): of 126.67 LMT arrivals, 120.67 LMT had been procured by state agencies and FCI.
The Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) was created by the DBT on 10 November 2023 by subsuming how many autonomous institutions?
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Correct answer: C — 14
PIB (DBT): BRIC was created by subsuming 14 autonomous institutions on 10 November 2023.
BRIC's first Foundation Day (9–10 November 2024) was celebrated at:
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Correct answer: A — BRIC-National Institute of Immunology
PIB (DBT): the first foundation day of BRIC was celebrated at BRIC-National Institute of Immunology (NII).
Who was the guest of honour and delivered the lecture at BRIC's first Foundation Day in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Amitabh Kant
PIB (DBT): G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant was guest of honour and delivered the foundation day lecture.
At its 9 November 2024 review, CAQM directed action against end-of-life vehicles defined as:
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Correct answer: C — Petrol over 15 years, diesel over 10 years
PIB (CAQM): intensified action to liquidate end-of-life vehicles — more than 15 years for petrol and 10 years for diesel vehicles.
Under GRAP Stage-I/II measures reiterated by CAQM in November 2024, construction and demolition projects not registered on the web portal must stop if the plot size exceeds:
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Correct answer: A — 500 sq m
PIB (CAQM): stop C&D projects with plot size more than 500 sq m not registered on the web portal.
Coal production from captive and commercial mines from 1 April to 8 November 2024 stood at:
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Correct answer: D — 100.08 MT
PIB (Coal): production during 1 April – 8 November 2024 was 100.08 MT, against 75.05 MT in the same period of FY 2023-24.
What was the year-on-year growth in coal production from captive and commercial mines (1 April – 8 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — 33%
PIB (Coal): 100.08 MT against 75.05 MT indicates year-on-year growth of 33%.
On 9 November 2024, the Finance Minister set a target for banks and NBFCs to provide additional MSME credit in FY 2024-25 of:
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Correct answer: C — ₹1.54 lakh crore
PIB (Finance): the FM set a target for all scheduled commercial banks and NBFCs to provide additional MSME credit of ₹1.54 lakh crore in FY 2024-25.
How many new SIDBI branches in Karnataka did the Finance Minister virtually inaugurate on 9 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Six
PIB (Finance): six new SIDBI branches at Tumakuru, Raichur, Shivamogga, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru and Vijayapura (plus four Nari Shakti branches of Union Bank of India).
About how many MSME clusters were connected virtually for the launch of the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme?
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Correct answer: A — 150
PIB (Finance): around 150 MSME clusters were connected virtually for the launch.
On its formation day on 9 November 2024, Uttarakhand entered which year of its formation (start of its silver jubilee year)?
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Correct answer: B — 25th
PIB (PMO): the PM noted Uttarakhand's entry into its 25th year of formation and the start of its silver jubilee year.
Consider the following points made by the PM on Uttarakhand's formation day (9 November 2024): 1. The state has achieved first place in the Sustainable Development Goals Index. 2. The state has been placed among 'achievers' in the Ease of Doing Business category. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): the PM said Uttarakhand achieved first place in the SDG Index and was placed as 'achievers' in Ease of Doing Business (and 'leaders' in startups). Both are correct.
According to the PM on 9 November 2024, central development projects worth how much are under way in Uttarakhand?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh crore
PIB (PMO): development projects by the Centre worth ₹2 lakh crore are already under way in the state.
What is the total outlay of the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry launched on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹500 crore
PIB (Chemicals & Fertilizers): the scheme has a total outlay of ₹500 crore.
Consider the following about the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry (November 2024): 1. It covers support for clinical studies. 2. It covers skill development. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the scheme covers manufacturing of key components and accessories, skill development, support for clinical studies, common infrastructure and industry promotion. Both are correct.
Who launched the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — J P Nadda
PIB: Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare J P Nadda launched the scheme; MoS Anupriya Patel was present.
The edition of India–Australia Exercise AUSTRAHIND that began on 8 November 2024 was the:
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Correct answer: B — 3rd
PIB (MoD): the 3rd edition of joint military Exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune.
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2024 (8–21 November) is being held at:
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Correct answer: D — Foreign Training Node, Pune
PIB (MoD): the exercise commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune in Maharashtra.
The Indian Army contingent at AUSTRAHIND 2024 is represented mainly by a battalion of which regiment?
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Correct answer: A — DOGRA Regiment
PIB (MoD): the 140-strong Indian contingent is represented mainly by a battalion of the DOGRA Regiment and 14 IAF personnel.
ICAR-NRC Equine was designated a WOAH Reference Laboratory (announced November 2024) for which disease?
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Correct answer: A — Equine Piroplasmosis
PIB (DAHD): ICAR-NRC Equine has been designated a WOAH Reference Laboratory for Equine Piroplasmosis, a blood-borne disease.
ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, which earned WOAH Reference Laboratory status in November 2024, is located at:
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Correct answer: C — Hisar, Haryana
PIB (DAHD): ICAR-NRC Equine is in Hisar, Haryana.
The official designation of ICAR-NRC Equine as a WOAH Reference Laboratory will be formally announced at:
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Correct answer: B — The 92nd WOAH General Session, May 2025
PIB (DAHD): it will be formally announced at the 92nd WOAH General Session and World Assembly of Delegates in May 2025.
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.