UKSSSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The National Mission on Natural Farming, approved on 25 November 2024, has been launched as what kind of scheme?
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Correct answer: B — A standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture
PIB (Cabinet): NMNF is a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, with Centre and State shares.
What is the total outlay of the National Mission on Natural Farming till 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,481 crore
PIB (Cabinet): the total outlay is ₹2,481 crore — ₹1,584 crore from the Government of India and ₹897 crore from States — till the 15th Finance Commission period (2025-26).
Over the next two years, the National Mission on Natural Farming aims to reach how many farmers?
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Correct answer: C — 1 crore
PIB (Cabinet): NMNF will be implemented in 15,000 clusters, reach 1 crore farmers and initiate natural farming on 7.5 lakh hectares in the next two years.
What is the financial outlay of the PAN 2.0 Project approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 25 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1,435 crore
PIB (Cabinet): the financial implications of the PAN 2.0 Project are ₹1,435 crore.
Which body approved the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department on 25 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
PIB (Cabinet): the CCEA, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department.
Consider the following statements about the PAN 2.0 Project approved in November 2024: 1. It was approved with an outlay of ₹6,000 crore for 2025–2027. 2. It enables the use of PAN as a common identifier for all digital systems of specified government agencies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (Cabinet): PAN 2.0 costs ₹1,435 crore (the ₹6,000-crore, 2025–27 figure belongs to One Nation One Subscription). It does enable PAN as a common identifier for specified government agencies. Only 2 is correct.
Which Indian body received the 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award on 25 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Chemical Council
PIB: the 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award was conferred on the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) during CSP-29 in The Hague — the first time it recognised a chemical industry body.
Consider the following statements, as given in the release on the 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award: 1. The Chemical Weapons Convention came into force in 1997 and has 193 States Parties. 2. The OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the CWC came into force in 1997 and presently has 193 States Parties, and the OPCW won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013, after which it set up the OPCW-The Hague Award in 2014. Both are correct.
The Nayi Chetna 3.0 campaign against gender-based violence, launched on 25 November 2024, is organised under which mission?
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Correct answer: B — Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission
PIB (MoRD): the month-long campaign is organised by DAY-NRLM under the Ministry of Rural Development, led by its SHG network.
How many new Gender Resource Centres did Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurate at the Nayi Chetna 3.0 launch?
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Correct answer: A — 227 across 13 States
PIB (MoRD): Chouhan inaugurated 227 new Gender Resource Centres across 13 States.
The three railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA on 25 November 2024 cost about ₹7,927 crore and cover which States?
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Correct answer: A — Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
PIB (Cabinet): the three projects cover seven districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Which two Aspirational Districts will get better connectivity from the railway multitracking projects approved on 25 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Khandwa and Chitrakoot
PIB (Cabinet): the projects will enhance connectivity to two Aspirational Districts — Khandwa and Chitrakoot.
What budget did the Union Cabinet approve on 25 November 2024 for the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,750 crore till 31 March 2028
PIB (Cabinet): AIM continues under NITI Aayog with an enhanced scope and a budget of ₹2,750 crore for the period till 31 March 2028.
Under whose aegis does the Atal Innovation Mission function?
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Correct answer: B — NITI Aayog
PIB (Cabinet): the Cabinet approved continuation of AIM 'under the aegis of NITI Aayog'.
Under AIM 2.0's Language Inclusive Program of Innovation (LIPI), how many Vernacular Innovation Centres are to be set up?
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Correct answer: C — 30
PIB (Cabinet): LIPI will establish 30 Vernacular Innovation Centres to build ecosystems in India's 22 scheduled languages; 2,500 is the number of new ATLs under the Frontier Program.
What new climate finance goal did COP29 in Baku adopt on 24 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Developed countries to lead in mobilising $300 billion a year by 2035
The Hindu and The Indian Express: the deal set $300 billion a year by 2035, with developed countries taking the lead, from a variety of public and private sources; the $1.3 trillion figure is only a call on all actors.
Which Indian negotiator objected at the COP29 closing plenary, calling the finance deal 'nothing more than an optical illusion'?
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Correct answer: D — Chandni Raina
The Hindu and The Indian Express: Indian delegation representative Chandni Raina told the closing plenary the document was 'nothing more than an optical illusion' and objected to how it was adopted.
In the 116th 'Mann Ki Baat' on 24 November 2024 (NCC Day), what did the PM say the share of girl cadets in NCC had risen to?
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Correct answer: A — Almost 40%
PIB (PMO): the PM said girl cadets were earlier around 25% of NCC and had now risen to almost 40%.
In Mann Ki Baat (24 November 2024), the PM cited a record of more than 12 lakh trees planted in 24 hours under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'. Where was it set?
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Correct answer: D — Indore
PIB (PMO): the PM said a tree-planting record was made in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where more than 12 lakh trees were planted in 24 hours.
The Kudugal Trust, praised in the 116th Mann Ki Baat for making ten thousand nests with schoolchildren, is based in which city and works for which bird?
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Correct answer: B — Chennai — sparrows
PIB (PMO): Chennai's Kudugal Trust involved schoolchildren in a campaign to increase the sparrow population and made ten thousand sparrow nests in four years.
During his Nepal visit concluded on 24 November 2024, Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi was conferred which honour?
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Correct answer: D — Honorary Rank of General of the Nepali Army
PIB (Army): Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Nepali Army on Gen Dwivedi at Sheetal Niwas, Kathmandu.
Who was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Nepali Army whom Gen Upendra Dwivedi called on during his November 2024 visit?
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Correct answer: C — Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel
PIB (Army): Gen Dwivedi called on General Ashok Raj Sigdel, COAS, Nepali Army, and invited him to visit India.
On 24 November 2024, INSV Tarini began the second leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama-II. What is the route of this leg?
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Correct answer: B — Fremantle, Australia to Lyttelton, New Zealand
PIB (Navy): INSV Tarini sailed from Fremantle, Australia on 24 November 2024 for the second leg to Lyttelton, New Zealand.
Which two women naval officers are sailing INSV Tarini on Navika Sagar Parikrama-II?
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Correct answer: A — Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A
PIB (Navy): NSP-II is a dual-handed circumnavigation by Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A on the 56-ft INSV Tarini.
Who flagged off Navika Sagar Parikrama-II on 2 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
PIB (Navy): NSP-II was flagged off by CNS Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on 2 October 2024; Cdr Abhilash Tomy (Retd) is the team mentor.
What new feature was added to the National Gopal Ratna Awards from 2024?
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Correct answer: D — A special award for North Eastern Region States in all three categories
PIB (DAHD): from this year the Department incorporated a special award for NER States in all three categories of the National Gopal Ratna Awards.
What is the cash prize for the first rank under the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹5 lakh
PIB (DAHD): the award carries ₹5 lakh for 1st rank, ₹3 lakh for 2nd, ₹2 lakh for 3rd and ₹2 lakh for the NER special award.
Which country co-chaired the LeadIT Summit with India on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, where LeadIT's first five-year report was launched?
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Correct answer: C — Sweden
PIB (MoEFCC): the summit was co-chaired by India's MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh and Sweden's Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari.
What does 'LeadIT', the group whose summit India co-chaired at COP29, stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Leadership Group for Industry Transition
PIB (MoEFCC): LeadIT is the Leadership Group for Industry Transition; the 2024 summit marked its fifth year.
At an International Solar Alliance session at COP29, what increase in solar adoption by 2050 was called for?
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Correct answer: D — 20-fold
PIB (MoEFCC): the ISA session called for a 20x increase in solar adoption by 2050, aiming to meet over 75% of the world's grid energy needs.
In which German city was the News9 Global Summit, addressed by PM Modi via video conference on 22 November 2024, held?
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Correct answer: A — Stuttgart
PIB (PMO): the PM addressed the News 9 Global Summit in Stuttgart, Germany, through video conference.
According to PM Modi at the News9 Global Summit (22 November 2024), 2024 marks which anniversary of the Indo-German Strategic Partnership?
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Correct answer: B — 25th
PIB (PMO): the year 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Indo-German Strategic Partnership.
What was the theme of the News9 Global Summit held in Stuttgart in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — India-Germany: A Roadmap for Sustainable Growth
PIB (PMO): the theme of the summit was 'India-Germany: A Roadmap for Sustainable Growth'.
For what total were India bowled out in their first innings on Day 1 of the Perth Test against Australia on 22 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 150
BBC and Al Jazeera: India were all out for 150, with Nitish Kumar Reddy 41 and Rishabh Pant 37.
Who captained India and took 4 for 17 on Day 1 of the Perth Test (22 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — Jasprit Bumrah
BBC and Al Jazeera: stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, leading in Rohit Sharma's absence, took 4-17.
What was Australia's score at stumps on Day 1 of the Perth Test on 22 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 67/7
BBC and Al Jazeera: Australia were 67-7 at stumps, 83 runs behind India's 150.
On 21 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Parliament of which country?
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Correct answer: B — Guyana
PIB (PMO): PM Modi addressed the National Assembly of the Parliament of Guyana; he is the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
Who convened the special session of Guyana's Parliament for PM Modi's address on 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Speaker Manzoor Nadir
PIB (PMO): a special session of the Parliament was convened by Speaker Manzoor Nadir for the address.
In his address to Guyana's Parliament, PM Modi said India wants to serve humanity as what?
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Correct answer: A — Vishwabandhu, a friend to the world
PIB (PMO): India wants to serve humanity as 'Vishwabandhu', a friend to the world.
At the 11th ADMM-Plus on 21 November 2024, Rajnath Singh called for developing which of the following?
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Correct answer: D — An ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change
PIB (Defence): the Raksha Mantri called for developing an ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change.
Who chaired the 11th ADMM-Plus held in Vientiane in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Gen Chansamone Chanyalath, Deputy PM and Defence Minister of Laos
PIB (Defence): the meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos General Chansamone Chanyalath.
Consider the following statements about the 11th ADMM-Plus: 1. It comprised the 10 ASEAN countries, eight Plus countries and Timor-Leste. 2. It was held in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Defence): the forum consisted of 10 ASEAN countries, eight Plus countries and Timor-Leste, and was held at Vientiane, Lao PDR. Both are correct.
The Indian Arrival Monument in Georgetown, where PM Modi paid tribute on 21 November 2024, is a replica of the first ship that brought indentured migrants from India to Guyana in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1838
PIB (PMO): the monument is a replica of the first ship which arrived in Guyana in 1838 bringing indentured migrants from India; India gifted it in 1991.
The Arya Samaj monument in Georgetown, where PM Modi paid tribute in November 2024, was unveiled in 2011 to commemorate what?
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Correct answer: A — 100 years of the Arya Samaj movement in Guyana
PIB (PMO): the Arya Samaj monument was unveiled in 2011 in commemoration of 100 years of the Arya Samaj movement in Guyana.
While addressing the Indian community in Georgetown, PM Modi dedicated Guyana's Order of Excellence to 1.4 billion Indians and an Indo-Guyanese community of what size?
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Correct answer: D — 3 lakh
PIB (PMO): Shri Modi dedicated the award to 1.4 billion Indians and the 3 lakh strong Indo-Guyanese community.
Which edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil concluded on 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Fourth
PIB (Defence): the fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil 24 concluded on 21 Nov 2024.
Since which year has the coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil been held?
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Correct answer: C — 2018
PIB (Defence): since its inception in 2018, Sea Vigil has played a pivotal role in India's coastal defence preparedness.
According to the official release on Sea Vigil 24, what is the length of India's coastline covered by the exercise?
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Correct answer: A — 11,098 km
PIB (Defence): Sea Vigil 24 spanned the entirety of India's 11,098 km coastline and its EEZ of 2.4 million sq km.
PM Modi's November 2024 visit to Guyana was the first by an Indian Prime Minister in how many years?
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Correct answer: A — 56 years
PIB (PMO): this is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Guyana in 56 years.
Under an MoU signed during PM Modi's visit to Guyana, which Indian entity is to work on deploying a UPI-like real-time payment system in Guyana?
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Correct answer: D — NPCI International Payments Ltd
PIB (list of outcomes): the MoU between NPCI International Payments Ltd and Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is for enabling deployment of a UPI-like system in Guyana.
Consider the following MoUs signed during PM Modi's visit to Guyana in November 2024: 1. An MoU between HLL Lifecare Ltd and Guyana's Ministry of Health for implementing the Jan Aushadhi scheme (PMBJP). 2. An MoU between Guyana's National Defence Institute and Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (list of outcomes): both MoUs are among the ten signed during the visit.
Nafithromycin, launched on 20 November 2024 as India's first indigenous antibiotic, is meant to treat which disease?
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Correct answer: B — Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
PIB (DBT): Nafithromycin is designed to treat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) caused by drug-resistant bacteria.
Under which trade name is Nafithromycin marketed by Wockhardt?
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Correct answer: B — Miqnaf
PIB (DBT): Nafithromycin has been brought to market under the trade name 'Miqnaf'.
Consider the following statements about Nafithromycin: 1. It was developed with support from BIRAC under its Biotechnology Industry Partnership Program. 2. Its treatment regimen lasts fourteen days. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (DBT): it was supported by BIRAC under BIPP; the regimen is three days. The 14 figure refers to the years of research.
Who co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit with PM Narendra Modi in Georgetown on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell, the CARICOM Chair
PIB (PMO): PM Modi and Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell, the current CARICOM Chair, chaired the Summit; President Irfaan Ali hosted it.
Where was the first India-CARICOM Summit held, in 2019?
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Correct answer: A — New York
PIB (PMO): the first India-CARICOM Summit was held in 2019 in New York.
Consider the following announcements made by PM Modi at the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit: 1. 1,000 more ITEC slots for CARICOM countries over the next five years. 2. Training in India for 11 young women cricketers from each CARICOM country. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): both were announced, along with the next India-CARICOM Summit to be hosted in India.
Which is the highest national award of Guyana, conferred on PM Narendra Modi on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — The Order of Excellence
PIB (PMO): President Irfaan Ali conferred 'The Order of Excellence', Guyana's highest national award, on PM Modi at the State House.
Who conferred the 'Dominica Award of Honour' on PM Modi in Georgetown on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — President Sylvanie Burton
PIB (PMO): Dominica's President Sylvanie Burton conferred the award for Modi's statesmanship and Covid-19 support to Dominica.
Consider the following statements: 1. PM Modi is only the fourth foreign leader to receive Guyana's highest national award. 2. The 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' for PM Modi was announced by Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO) and PMIndia: Modi is only the fourth foreign leader to receive the Order of Excellence; PM Mottley announced the Barbados award during their meeting on 20 November 2024 on the summit sidelines.
In which year was Project Veer Gatha instituted?
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Correct answer: B — 2021
PIB (Defence): Project Veer Gatha was instituted in 2021 to spread stories of Gallantry Awardees among students.
How many national winners will be selected under Project Veer Gatha 4.0, and what prize will each get?
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Correct answer: D — 100 winners, ₹10,000 each
PIB (Defence): 100 winners will be selected and each will get a cash prize of ₹10,000.
According to EPFO's provisional payroll data released on 20 November 2024, what was the net member addition in September 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 18.81 lakh
PIB (Labour Ministry): EPFO recorded a net addition of 18.81 lakh members in September 2024, 9.33% higher year on year.
Which state led in net EPFO member additions in September 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra
PIB (Labour Ministry): Maharashtra led by adding 21.20% of net members during the month.
Where was the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin launched on 20 November 2016, the date now marked as Awaas Diwas?
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Correct answer: A — Agra
PIB (Rural Development): PMAY-G was launched by PM Modi on 20 November 2016 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
What is the unit assistance under PMAY-G in North-Eastern and hill states?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1.30 lakh
PIB (Rural Development): assistance is ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas and ₹1.30 lakh in North-Eastern and hill states.
Consider the following about PMAY-G as stated on Awaas Diwas 2024: 1. The scheme has been extended for 2 crore more houses for FY 2024-29. 2. 74% of sanctioned houses are owned by women, solely or jointly. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Rural Development): both are correct; the extension outlay is ₹3,06,137 crore.
At the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit sidelines on 20 November 2024, PM Modi thanked which country's President for supporting India's membership of the UN Security Council?
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Correct answer: D — Suriname
PIB (PMO): Modi thanked President Chandrikapersad Santokhi for Suriname's support to India's UNSC membership.
At the G20 Rio session on 19 November 2024, PM Modi said how much of India's 500 GW renewable energy target for 2030 had been achieved?
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Correct answer: D — 200 GW
PIB (PMO): India has set a target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, of which 200 GW has been achieved.
PM Modi addressed which G20 Summit session in Rio de Janeiro on 19 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sustainable Development and Energy Transition
PIB (PMO): PM Modi addressed the G20 Summit session on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition.
Consider the following, as recalled by PM Modi at the G20 Rio session: 1. At the New Delhi G20 Summit, the group resolved to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. 2. At the New Delhi G20 Summit, the group resolved to double the energy efficiency rate by 2030. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): during the New Delhi G20 Summit the group resolved to triple renewable energy capacity and double the energy efficiency rate by 2030.
Where was the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit held on 19 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rio de Janeiro
PIB (MEA joint statement): the summit was held on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 19 November 2024.
In which Indian city did the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit welcome the opening of a new Australian Consulate-General?
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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru
PIB (MEA joint statement): the leaders welcomed the new Consulate-General of Australia in Bengaluru and of India in Brisbane.
Consider the following about the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit: 1. The leaders welcomed the launch of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership. 2. The Australia-India Business Exchange (AIBX) was extended for another four years from July 2024. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MEA joint statement): both are correct; the REP covers solar PV, green hydrogen, energy storage and related areas.
With which Latin American President did PM Modi hold his first bilateral meeting on 19 November 2024 in Rio, discussing critical minerals including lithium?
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Correct answer: B — Javier Milei of Argentina
PIB (PMO): Modi's meeting with Argentina's President Javier Milei was their first bilateral meeting; cooperation areas include critical minerals including lithium.
PM Modi conveyed India's strong support for which Brazilian initiative when he met President Lula in Rio on 19 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Global Alliance Against Poverty and Hunger
PIB (PMO): Modi commended the Brazilian initiative to establish the Global Alliance Against Poverty and Hunger and conveyed India's strong support.
Consider the following about PM Modi's meeting with Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font on 19 November 2024: 1. It was the first meeting between the two leaders. 2. They agreed to explore opportunities to further expand the India-Chile Preferential Trade Agreement. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): this was their first meeting; both sides agreed to cooperate in critical minerals and explore further expanding the PTA.
With which organisation did the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) sign an MoU on 19 November 2024 to promote green hydrogen initiatives?
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Correct answer: A — H2Global Stiftung
PIB (MNRE): SECI signed an MoU with H2Global Stiftung to establish a collaborative framework to promote green hydrogen initiatives.
Consider the following about the SECI–H2Global MoU of 19 November 2024: 1. SECI functions under the Ministry of Power. 2. The cooperation offers India the opportunity to work on joint tender design concepts. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (MNRE): SECI is under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, so 1 is wrong; the collaboration offers India the opportunity to work on joint tender design concepts.