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TGPSC (Telangana) Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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PM Modi holds first meeting with Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Vientiane
Q1

PM Modi held his first meeting with which Prime Minister of Thailand in Vientiane on 11 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Paetongtarn Shinawatra

PIB (11 Oct 2024): PM Modi met Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand, on the sidelines of the EAS in Vientiane; this was the first meeting between the two Prime Ministers.

WCD Ministry concludes 10-day International Day of the Girl Child celebration under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Q2

Under which banner did States and UTs hold the 10-day celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child from 2 to 11 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

PIB (11 Oct 2024): all States and UTs organised the special 10-day programme under the banner of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.

Centre releases ₹1,78,173 crore tax devolution to States, including an advance instalment
Q3

How much tax devolution did the Union Government release to States on 10 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — ₹1,78,173 crore

Finance Ministry via PIB (10 Oct 2024): the Union Government released tax devolution of ₹1,78,173 crore to State Governments on 10 October 2024.

Q4 Advanced

Which state received the largest amount in the tax devolution released on 10 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Uttar Pradesh

PIB state-wise table (10 Oct 2024): Uttar Pradesh received ₹31,962 crore, the largest, followed by Bihar with ₹17,921 crore.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the tax devolution released on 10 October 2024: 1. It included one advance instalment in addition to the regular instalment due in October 2024. 2. Bihar received the largest share among the States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct; statement 2 is wrong. PIB (10 Oct 2024): the release includes one advance instalment in addition to the regular October 2024 instalment; Uttar Pradesh (₹31,962 crore) received the largest share, with Bihar (₹17,921 crore) second.

Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 awarded to South Korean author Han Kang
Q6

Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024, announced on 10 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Han Kang

Nobel press release (10 Oct 2024): the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2024 is awarded to the South Korean author Han Kang.

Q7 Advanced

Which of the following is a work by Han Kang, the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 laureate?

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Correct answer: A — The Vegetarian

NobelPrize.org facts: among Han Kang's works are The Vegetarian, Human Acts and We Do Not Part.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Han Kang, the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 laureate: 1. She writes in Korean. 2. She began her career in 1993 as a poet. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. NobelPrize.org facts: language Korean; Han Kang began her career in 1993 as a poet, but has since written mainly novels and short stories.

India's renewable energy capacity crosses 200 GW, at 201.45 GW as of 10 October 2024
Q9

According to the CEA, what was India's total renewable energy capacity as of 10 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 201.45 GW

MNRE/PIB (14 Oct 2024): as per the Central Electricity Authority, total renewable energy capacity stands at 201.45 GW, crossing 200 GW as of October 10, 2024.

Q10 Advanced

What share of India's total installed electricity capacity did renewable energy account for when it crossed 200 GW in October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — 46.3 percent

MNRE/PIB (14 Oct 2024): renewable energy now constitutes 46.3% of total capacity of 452.69 GW.

Q11 Advanced

Which source contributed the most to India's renewable energy capacity of 201.45 GW in October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Solar

MNRE/PIB backgrounder (14 Oct 2024): solar power leads with 90.76 GW, followed by wind with 47.36 GW and large hydro with 46.92 GW.

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's renewable energy capacity as of October 2024: 1. Wind capacity (47.36 GW) exceeded large hydro capacity (46.92 GW). 2. India's total installed electricity generation capacity was 452.69 GW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. MNRE/PIB backgrounder (14 Oct 2024): wind 47.36 GW, large hydro 46.92 GW; total generation capacity 452.69 GW.

21st ASEAN-India Summit in Vientiane: PM Modi announces 10-point plan, 2025 as ASEAN-India Year of Tourism
Q13

Which year did PM Modi announce as the ASEAN-India Year of Tourism at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit on 10 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 2025

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the 10-point plan includes celebrating the year 2025 as ASEAN-India Year of Tourism, with India making available USD 5 million.

Q14 Advanced

What was the Chair's theme in line with which PM Modi announced his 10-point plan at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit?

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Correct answer: A — Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience

PIB (10 Oct 2024): in keeping with the Chair's theme of 'Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience', the PM announced a 10-point plan.

Q15 Advanced

Which country became the new Country Coordinator for ASEAN-India relations, as noted at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit?

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Correct answer: D — Philippines

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the PM thanked Singapore for its role as Country Coordinator over the last three years and looked forward to working with the Philippines, the new Country Coordinator.

Q16 Advanced

At the 21st ASEAN-India Summit, leaders agreed to create a new ASEAN-India Plan of Action for which period?

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Correct answer: B — 2026-2030

PIB (10 Oct 2024): leaders agreed to create a new ASEAN-India Plan of Action (2026-2030).

Q17 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 21st ASEAN-India Summit (10 October 2024): 1. It was PM Modi's 11th participation in the Summit. 2. The PM noted that India-ASEAN trade had doubled in the last ten years to over USD 130 billion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. PIB (10 Oct 2024): this was the PM's 11th participation in the Summit, and in the last ten years India-ASEAN trade had doubled to over USD 130 billion.

Sports Ministry puts Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 out for public comments
Q18

Which body does the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 propose as the central regulatory authority to recognise National Sports Federations?

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Correct answer: A — Sports Regulatory Board of India

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the draft Bill proposes a Sports Regulatory Board of India as the central regulatory authority for granting recognition to NSFs.

Q19 Advanced

The Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 restricts the size of executive committees of IOA/PCI/NSFs to how many members?

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Correct answer: D — 15

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the Bill restricts the size of the EC to 15 members.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024: 1. It proposes an Appellate Sports Tribunal to handle sports-related disputes. 2. It requires 10% of voting members in the General Body of the NOC, NPC and NSFs to be sportspersons of outstanding merit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. PIB (10 Oct 2024): a dedicated Appellate Sports Tribunal will handle sports disputes, and 10% of General Body voting members are to be sportspersons of outstanding merit elected by the Athletes Commission.

PM Modi holds first meeting with New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon; welcomes NZ joining ISA
Q21

PM Modi held his first meeting with which New Zealand Prime Minister in Vientiane on 10 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Christopher Luxon

PIB (10 Oct 2024): PM Modi and Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon met on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Vientiane; this was their first meeting.

Q22 Advanced

On 10 October 2024, PM Modi welcomed New Zealand's decision to join which India-led initiative?

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Correct answer: C — International Solar Alliance

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister welcomed New Zealand's decision to join the International Solar Alliance.

PM Modi meets newly appointed Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba in Laos
Q23

PM Modi met which newly appointed Prime Minister of Japan on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit on 10 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Shigeru Ishiba

PIB (10 Oct 2024): PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos.

Q24 Advanced

As reaffirmed by PM Modi and PM Ishiba on 10 October 2024, India-Japan ties are described as a:

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Correct answer: D — Special Strategic and Global Partnership

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

Ministry of Education opens registrations for Yuva Sangam Phase V
Q25

Yuva Sangam, whose Phase V registrations opened on 10 October 2024, is an initiative under which programme?

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Correct answer: B — Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

PIB (10 Oct 2024): the registration portal for Phase V of Yuva Sangam, under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB), was launched by the Ministry of Education.

Q26 Advanced

What is the eligible age group for Yuva Sangam Phase V, for which registrations opened on 10 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — 18-30 years

PIB (10 Oct 2024): interested youth in the age group of 18-30 years can register.

81st Network Planning Group meeting under PM GatiShakti evaluates five road and aviation projects
Q27 Advanced

The Vrindavan Bypass evaluated at the 81st NPG meeting under PM GatiShakti on 10 October 2024 will connect NH-44 to which expressway?

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Correct answer: A — Yamuna Expressway

PIB (11 Oct 2024): a 16.75 km greenfield Vrindavan Bypass in Uttar Pradesh will connect NH-44 to the Yamuna Expressway.

Q28 Advanced

The new integrated terminal building evaluated at the 81st NPG meeting (10 October 2024) is for which airport?

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Correct answer: B — Srinagar Airport

PIB (11 Oct 2024): a brownfield project for a new integrated terminal building of 71,500 sq m at Srinagar Airport in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024: David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for work on proteins
Q29

David Baker received half of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 for what?

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Correct answer: A — Computational protein design

Nobel press release (9 Oct 2024): one half to David Baker 'for computational protein design'.

Q30 Advanced

Which AI model, presented in 2020 by Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, was recognised by the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024?

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Correct answer: D — AlphaFold2

Nobel press release (9 Oct 2024): in 2020, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper presented an AI model called AlphaFold2.

Q31 Advanced

Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, Nobel Chemistry 2024 laureates, are affiliated with which organisation?

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Correct answer: B — Google DeepMind

Nobel press release (9 Oct 2024): Demis Hassabis and John Jumper are listed with Google DeepMind, London, UK.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024: 1. It was awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 2. AlphaFold2 has been used by more than two million people from 190 countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. Nobel press release (9 Oct 2024): the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences decided to award the prize, and AlphaFold2 has been used by more than two million people from 190 countries.

Cabinet approves continuation of free fortified rice under PMGKAY and other schemes till December 2028
Q33

Till when did the Union Cabinet on 9 October 2024 approve continuation of free fortified rice supply under PMGKAY and other schemes?

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Correct answer: B — December 2028

PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Cabinet approved continuation of the universal supply of fortified rice from July 2024 up to December 2028.

Q34 Advanced

Which micronutrients are added to rice through Fortified Rice Kernels under the rice fortification initiative?

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Correct answer: D — Iron, folic acid and vitamin B12

PIB (9 Oct 2024): rice fortification adds Fortified Rice Kernels enriched with iron, folic acid and vitamin B12, as per FSSAI standards, to regular rice.

Q35 Advanced

The continuation of the rice fortification initiative approved on 9 October 2024 complements which Government strategy?

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Correct answer: A — Anaemia Mukt Bharat

PIB (9 Oct 2024): continuation of the rice fortification initiative will complement the interventions under the Anaemia Mukt Bharat strategy.

Q36 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the rice fortification initiative: 1. It will continue as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY. 2. Universal coverage of fortified rice in all Government schemes was achieved by March 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. PIB (9 Oct 2024): the initiative continues as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY, and universal coverage was achieved by March 2024 after three phases.

UNFPA honours India for maternal health and family planning; lauds 70% cut in MMR
Q37

By how much did India reduce its Maternal Mortality Ratio between 2000 and 2020, as commended by UNFPA in October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 70%

PIB (9 Oct 2024): Dr Kanem commended India's efforts in reducing the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) by an impressive 70% between 2000 and 2020.

Q38 Advanced

Who, as Executive Director of UNFPA, felicitated India's Union Health Secretary for progress in maternal health (PIB, 9 October 2024)?

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Correct answer: D — Dr Natalia Kanem

PIB (9 Oct 2024): Dr Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, felicitated Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava; Andrea M. Wojnar is the UNFPA India Representative.

CAMS 2022-23: 96.9% of youth aged 15-24 literate and numerate; mean schooling 8.4 years
Q39

As per CAMS 2022-23 results released on 9 October 2024, what share of persons aged 15-24 can read, write and do simple arithmetic?

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Correct answer: D — 96.9 percent

MoSPI via PIB (9 Oct 2024): approximately 96.9 percent of persons aged 15-24 years can read and write simple statements with understanding and perform simple arithmetic.

Q40 Advanced

According to CAMS 2022-23, what are the mean years of formal schooling for persons aged 15 years and above at the all-India level?

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Correct answer: B — 8.4

MoSPI via PIB (9 Oct 2024): mean years of schooling in formal education for persons aged 15 and above is 8.4; for 25 and above it is 7.5.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the CAMS 2022-23 results: 1. CAMS was conducted as part of the 79th round of the National Sample Survey. 2. Average household out-of-pocket expenditure on hospitalisation was higher in rural areas than in urban areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. MoSPI via PIB (9 Oct 2024): CAMS was part of the NSS 79th round; hospitalisation out-of-pocket expenditure was Rs 4,129 rural and Rs 5,290 urban, so it was higher in urban areas.

WHO certifies India for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem
Q42

Trachoma, which WHO certified India as having eliminated as a public health problem on 8 October 2024, primarily affects which organ?

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Correct answer: D — Eyes

PIB (8 Oct 2024): trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects the eyes and, if untreated, causes irreversible blindness.

Q43 Advanced

With WHO's October 2024 certification, India became which country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem?

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Correct answer: B — Third

PIB (8 Oct 2024): India became the third country in the South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone.

Q44 Advanced

Trachoma is caused by which bacterium?

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Correct answer: A — Chlamydia trachomatis

PIB (8 Oct 2024): trachoma is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for machine learning with neural networks
Q45

Who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024?

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Correct answer: B — John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton

Nobel press release (8 Oct 2024): the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 is awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton.

Q46 Advanced

Geoffrey Hinton used the Hopfield network as the foundation for which new network, as cited by the Nobel Committee?

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Correct answer: D — Boltzmann machine

Nobel press release (8 Oct 2024): Geoffrey Hinton used the Hopfield network as the foundation for a new network: the Boltzmann machine.

Q47 Advanced

With which university was Geoffrey Hinton affiliated in the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 announcement?

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Correct answer: C — University of Toronto

Nobel press release (8 Oct 2024): Geoffrey Hinton, University of Toronto, Canada; John J. Hopfield, Princeton University, USA.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: 1. The Hopfield network utilises physics that describes a material's characteristics due to atomic spin. 2. The prize of 11 million Swedish kronor is to be shared equally between the laureates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. Nobel press release (8 Oct 2024): the Hopfield network uses physics describing atomic spin, and the prize amount of 11 million Swedish kronor is to be shared equally.

MNRE notifies guidelines for ₹500 crore 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar
Q49

How much has been earmarked for the 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, whose guidelines were notified on 8 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — ₹500 crore

MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): guidelines were notified on 8 October 2024 and ₹500 crore has been earmarked for the Innovative Projects component.

Q50 Advanced

Which body is the Scheme Implementation Agency for the Innovative Projects component of PM-Surya Ghar?

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Correct answer: C — National Institute of Solar Energy

MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) will serve as the Scheme Implementation Agency.

Q51 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Innovative Projects component of PM-Surya Ghar: 1. Selected projects get assistance of up to 60% of project cost or ₹30 crore, whichever is higher. 2. The parent scheme was approved on 29 February 2024 with an outlay of ₹50,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither statement is correct. MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): assistance is up to 60% of project cost or ₹30 crore, whichever is lower; the scheme approved on 29 February 2024 has an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore.

Atal Pension Yojana gross enrolments cross 7 crore
Q52

Gross enrolments under the Atal Pension Yojana crossed which mark, as announced on 8 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — 7 crore

PIB (8 Oct 2024): total gross enrolments under APY have crossed 7 crore, with over 56 lakh in FY 2024-25.

Q53 Advanced

On which date was the Atal Pension Yojana launched?

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Correct answer: D — 9 May 2015

PIB (8 Oct 2024): APY was launched on 9th May 2015.

Rajnath Singh and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius discuss defence industrial collaboration
Q54

Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation on 8 October 2024 with Boris Pistorius, the Defence Minister of which country?

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Correct answer: A — Germany

PIB (8 Oct 2024): Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with the German Federal Minister of Defence Mr Boris Pistorius on October 08, 2024.

Muizzu's state visit: India and Maldives adopt Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership vision
Q55 Advanced

What support did India extend to Maldives as a bilateral currency swap agreement, as noted during President Muizzu's state visit in October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — USD 400 million and INR 30 billion

India-Maldives Vision document (PIB, 7 Oct 2024): President Muizzu appreciated India's support in the form of USD 400 million and INR 30 billion as a bilateral currency swap agreement.

Q56

Which Indian payment card was launched in Maldives on 7 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — RuPay

List of Outcomes (PIB, 7 Oct 2024): Launch of RuPay Card in Maldives.

Q57 Advanced

The new runway of which Maldivian airport was inaugurated as an outcome of President Muizzu's October 2024 state visit to India?

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Correct answer: D — Hanimaadhoo International Airport

List of Outcomes (PIB, 7 Oct 2024): Inauguration of the new runway of Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HIA).

Q58 Advanced

Which Maldivian Coast Guard Ship is to be refitted by India on gratis basis, as listed in the outcomes of the October 2024 state visit?

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Correct answer: A — Huravee

List of Outcomes (PIB, 7 Oct 2024): Refit of Maldivian Coast Guard Ship Huravee by the Government of India on gratis basis.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following about the India-Maldives outcomes of 7 October 2024: 1. The two sides agreed to collaborate in developing a commercial port at Thilafushi island. 2. The 700 social housing units handed over were built under World Bank financing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: the Vision document says the two sides will collaborate in developing a state-of-the-art commercial port at Thilafushi island. Statement 2 is incorrect: the 700 social housing units were built under EXIM Bank's Buyers' Credit Facilities.

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024 to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for discovery of microRNA
Q60

Who were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?

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Correct answer: B — Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun

Nobel press release (7 Oct 2024): the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun.

Q61

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for the discovery of:

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Correct answer: D — microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation

Nobel press release (7 Oct 2024): the prize was awarded 'for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation'.

Q62 Advanced

On which model organism did Ambros and Ruvkun make the discovery honoured by the 2024 Medicine Nobel?

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Correct answer: C — C. elegans (roundworm)

Nobel press release (7 Oct 2024): they studied the 1 mm long roundworm C. elegans, including the lin-4 and lin-14 mutant strains.

Q63 Advanced

Consider the following about the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: 1. Ambros and Ruvkun published their microRNA findings in 1993 in the journal Cell. 2. In 2000, Ruvkun's group discovered another microRNA, encoded by the let-7 gene. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. Nobel press release (7 Oct 2024): the results were published in 1993 in two articles in the journal Cell; in 2000 Ruvkun's research group published the discovery of another microRNA, encoded by the let-7 gene.

Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana support for TB patients doubled to Rs 1,000 a month
Q64

Monthly nutrition support per TB patient under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana was raised on 7 October 2024 from Rs 500 to:

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Correct answer: A — Rs 1,000

PIB (7 Oct 2024): support under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana was increased from Rs 500 per month to Rs 1,000 per month for all TB patients.

Q65 Advanced

Energy Dense Nutritional Supplementation (EDNS), announced on 7 October 2024, is for TB patients with:

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Correct answer: D — BMI below 18.5

PIB (7 Oct 2024): energy dense nutrition supplementation will be introduced for all patients with BMI<18.5, covering about 12 lakh underweight patients.

Q66 Advanced

What additional allocation did the government approve for Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, as announced on 7 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Rs 1,040 crore

PIB (7 Oct 2024): the Government approved an additional allocation of Rs 1040 crores to Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana; Rs 3,202 crore is the amount disbursed so far.

CBDT forms internal committee to comprehensively review Income-tax Act, 1961
Q67

The internal committee formed by CBDT in October 2024 will comprehensively review which law?

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Correct answer: A — Income-tax Act, 1961

PIB (7 Oct 2024): CBDT has formed an internal committee to oversee a comprehensive review of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Q68 Advanced

Consider the following about the review of the Income-tax Act announced on 7 October 2024: 1. The internal committee was formed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). 2. 'Compliance Reduction' is one of the four categories in which suggestions are invited. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: the committee was formed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Statement 2 is correct: the four categories are simplification of language, litigation reduction, compliance reduction, and redundant/obsolete provisions.

Textiles Ministry celebrates World Cotton Day 2024; MoUs to promote Kasturi Cotton brand
Q69 Advanced

At the Textiles Ministry's World Cotton Day 2024 event, industry signed MoUs to promote which Indian cotton brand?

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Correct answer: A — Kasturi Cotton

PIB (7 Oct 2024): industry signed several Memorandum of Understandings to promote the Indian Kasturi Cotton brand.

Rs 1,000 crore earmarked for venture fund for space start-ups: Jitendra Singh
Q70

According to Dr Jitendra Singh on 6 October 2024, how much has been earmarked for a Venture Fund for space start-ups?

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Correct answer: C — Rs 1,000 crore

PIB (6 Oct 2024): Rupees 1,000 crore has been earmarked for Venture Fund to Space StartUps, said Dr Jitendra Singh.

Q71 Advanced

As per Dr Jitendra Singh in October 2024, India's space sector now has about how many start-ups?

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Correct answer: A — 200 plus

PIB (6 Oct 2024): 'From one digit we are now 200 plus StartUps in Space sector.'

Q72 Advanced

Which rocket did Dr Jitendra Singh refer to as India's first private rocket?

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Correct answer: D — Vikram-S

PIB (6 Oct 2024): he referred to India's first private Rocket, Vikram-S.

Women's T20 World Cup: India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai
Q73

By what margin did India beat Pakistan in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai on 6 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Six wickets

ICC and BBC (6 Oct 2024): India beat Pakistan by six wickets at Dubai.

Q74 Advanced

Who was named Player of the Match in India's win over Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup on 6 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Arundhati Reddy

ICC (6 Oct 2024): Player of the Match Arundhati Reddy spoke to journalists after the game; BBC notes she starred with 3-19.

World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024: theme '#UniquelyCP'
Q75

World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed on:

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Correct answer: D — 6 October

PIB (5 Oct 2024): the Government of India celebrates World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6th October 2024.

Q76 Advanced

What was the theme of World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024?

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Correct answer: B — #UniquelyCP

PIB (5 Oct 2024): the 2024 theme is '#UniquelyCP', to raise awareness that a person's disability is not their entire identity.

Navy's First Training Squadron at Muscat; FOCINC South begins Oman visit
Q77 Advanced

Which ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Muscat, Oman, on 5 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera

PIB (6 Oct 2024): INS Tir, Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera of the First Training Squadron arrived at Muscat, Oman on 05 Oct 24.

Q78 Advanced

The October 2024 port call was which visit of the First Training Squadron to Muscat in the last ten years?

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Correct answer: C — Third

PIB (6 Oct 2024): in the last ten years, this is the third visit of 1TS to Muscat, Oman.

Q79 Advanced

Who, as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, visited Oman from 6 to 9 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Vice Admiral V Srinivas

PIB (6 Oct 2024): VAdm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, will be on an official visit to Oman from 06 to 09 Oct 24.

Vice-President felicitates Dr Karan Singh on 75 years in public life
Q80

Dr Karan Singh was felicitated on 6 October 2024 for completing how many years in public life?

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Correct answer: C — 75

PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Vice-President addressed the felicitation ceremony of Dr Karan Singh on completion of 75 years in public life.

Q81 Advanced

According to the Vice-President's address of 6 October 2024, on which date did Dr Karan Singh arrive in Srinagar as Regent?

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Correct answer: D — 20 June 1949

PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Vice-President recalled the scene on June 20, 1949, when Dr Karan Singh arrived in Srinagar from Delhi as the Regent, welcomed by Sheikh Abdullah and his Cabinet.