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UP Police Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Mudra loan limit raised to ₹20 lakh with new 'Tarun Plus' category
Q1

As notified (PIB, 25 October 2024), the maximum loan limit under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana was raised from ₹10 lakh to:

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Correct answer: B — ₹20 lakh

PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the limit of Mudra loans under PMMY has been enhanced from current Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh.

Q2 Advanced

What is the name of the new Mudra loan category for loans above ₹10 lakh and up to ₹20 lakh (PIB, 25 October 2024)?

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Correct answer: C — Tarun Plus

PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the new category of Tarun Plus is for loans above Rs. 10 lakh and up to Rs. 20 lakh, for entrepreneurs who have availed and repaid previous Tarun loans.

Q3 Advanced

Under which fund will guarantee coverage be provided for PMMY loans up to ₹20 lakh, as per the release of 25 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU)

PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the guarantee coverage of PMMY loans upto Rs. 20 lakh will be provided under the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU).

PM Modi condoles the passing of scientist Rohini Godbole
Q4

On 25 October 2024, PM Modi condoled the passing of which pioneering scientist, describing her as 'a strong votary of more women in the world of science'?

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Correct answer: C — Rohini Godbole

PIB, 25 Oct 2024: 'Pained by the passing away of Rohini Godbole Ji. She was a pioneering scientist and innovator, who also was a strong votary of more women in the world of science.'

'Abhay', seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft of GRSE project, launched
Q5

'Abhay', launched on 25 October 2024, is which ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (GRSE) project?

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Correct answer: D — Seventh

PIB, 25 Oct 2024: 'Abhay', the seventh ASW SWC being built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy, was launched on 25 Oct 24 at M/s L&T, Kattupalli.

Q6 Advanced

The Arnala class ASW Shallow Water Craft, of which 'Abhay' (launched 25 October 2024) is one, will replace which in-service ships of the Indian Navy?

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Correct answer: B — Abhay class ASW corvettes

PIB, 25 Oct 2024: Arnala class of ships will replace the in-service Abhay class ASW Corvettes of Indian Navy.

JP Nadda launches five DHR-ICMR research initiatives including the 'First in the World' Challenge
Q7 Advanced

The ICMR 'First in the World' Challenge, launched by JP Nadda on 25 October 2024, was inspired by the success of:

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Correct answer: A — Chandrayaan-3

PIB, 25 Oct 2024: one of the key initiatives launched is the 'First in the World' Challenge, inspired by the success of Chandrayaan-3.

Cabinet approves ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund for space sector under IN-SPACe
Q8

The ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund for the space sector approved by the Union Cabinet on 24 October 2024 is under the aegis of:

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Correct answer: B — IN-SPACe

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the Union Cabinet approved setting up of Rs.1000 crore Venture Capital Fund dedicated to space sector, under aegis of IN-SPACe.

Q9 Advanced

Approximately how many startups is the ₹1,000 crore space Venture Capital Fund (approved 24 October 2024) expected to support?

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Correct answer: D — 40

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: based on the investment range, the fund is expected to support approximately 40 startups.

Q10 Advanced

What is the planned deployment period of the ₹1,000 crore space VC fund approved on 24 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Up to five years from the start of fund operations

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the deployment period is planned to be up to five years from the actual date of start of the fund operations.

Q11 Advanced

What is the indicative range of investment per company under the space VC fund approved on 24 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — ₹10-60 crore

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the indicative range of investment is proposed to be Rs.10-Rs.60 crore, contingent upon the stage of the company.

CCEA approves two railway projects worth ₹6,798 crore, including new line to Amaravati
Q12

What is the total estimated cost of the two railway projects approved by the CCEA on 24 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — About ₹6,798 crore

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: CCEA approved two railway projects with total estimated cost of Rs.6,798 crore (approx.).

Q13 Advanced

The new railway line approved on 24 October 2024 to provide direct connectivity to Amaravati runs between:

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Correct answer: A — Errupalem and Namburu

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: construction of new line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati covering 57 kms.

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following about the railway projects approved on 24 October 2024: 1. Together they cover 8 districts in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar. 2. The doubling project in north Bihar covers 157 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the two projects cover 8 districts in 3 states — Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar (1 is correct). The Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga & Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur doubling covers 256 km, not 157 km (2 is wrong).

Q15 Advanced

Which two Aspirational Districts will be served by the north Bihar doubling project approved on 24 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to two Aspirational Districts (Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur).

Election Commission launches upgraded Suvidha 2.0 app for campaign permissions
Q16 Advanced

What new facility does the ECI's upgraded Suvidha 2.0 mobile app (launched 24 October 2024) offer candidates and parties?

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Correct answer: D — Applying for campaign-related permissions

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: candidates and parties can now apply for campaign related permissions also in the new Suvidha 2.0 mobile application; earlier they could only track status and download approvals on the app.

Mormugao Port listed as incentive provider on Environmental Ship Index platform
Q17 Advanced

What is the name of Mormugao Port's scheme, launched in October 2023, that offers port-charge discounts based on ships' Environmental Ship Index scores?

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Correct answer: A — Harit Shrey

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the port's incentive program, 'Harit Shrey', launched in October 2023, offers discounts on port charges based on ESI scores.

Q18 Advanced

The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) portal on which Mormugao Port was listed as an incentive provider (PIB, 24 October 2024) is acknowledged by:

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Correct answer: D — International Association of Ports and Harbours

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: Mormugao Port Authority was listed as an incentive provider on the ESI portal, acknowledged by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH).

Ministry of Jal Shakti launches 6th National Water Awards, 2024
Q19

Which edition of the National Water Awards did the Ministry of Jal Shakti launch on 24 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 6th

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the Department of Water Resources, RD & GR has launched the 6th National Water Awards (NWA), 2024 on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal.

Q20 Advanced

What is the last date for applications for the 6th National Water Awards, 2024 (launched 24 October 2024)?

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Correct answer: B — 31 December 2024

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the last date of submission of applications is 31st December, 2024.

Electronics-grade Boron-11 enrichment facility inaugurated at HWBF, Talcher
Q21 Advanced

To what purity level is Boron-11 enriched at the electronics-grade facility inaugurated at HWBF, Talcher on 23 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Above 99.8%

PIB, 30 Oct 2024: with technology demonstration of B-11 enrichment to electronics grade (>99.8%) at HWBF, Talcher, India has joined the elite club of nations having this technology.

Q22 Advanced

Electronics-grade Boron-11 (facility inaugurated at Talcher on 23 October 2024) is used to produce BF3 gas, which serves as:

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Correct answer: A — A p-type dopant in semiconductor chip manufacturing

PIB, 30 Oct 2024: electronics grade B-11 is used for production of BF3 gas which is used as p-type dopant in the manufacturing of semiconductor chips.

Q23

Who inaugurated the Electronics Grade Boron-11 Enrichment Facility at HWBF, Talcher on 23 October 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Dr A.K. Mohanty, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission

PIB, 30 Oct 2024: Dr A.K. Mohanty, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission & Secretary, DAE inaugurated the facility at HWBF, Talcher on October 23, 2024.

PM Modi at 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan; leaders adopt Kazan Declaration
Q24 Advanced

What was the theme of the 16th BRICS Summit held in Kazan (22-24 October 2024), as stated in the Kazan Declaration?

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Correct answer: B — Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security

Kazan Declaration, para 1: the leaders met in Kazan from 22 to 24 October 2024 for the XVI BRICS Summit under the theme 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security'.

Q25 Advanced

How many new BRICS partner countries did the leaders welcome at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan (PIB, 23 October 2024)?

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Correct answer: D — 13

PIB, 23 Oct 2024: 'The leaders welcomed the 13 new BRICS partner countries.'

Q26 Advanced

In the Kazan Declaration (23 October 2024), 'BRICS Clear' refers to:

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Correct answer: A — An independent cross-border settlement and depositary infrastructure

Kazan Declaration: leaders agree to discuss and study the feasibility of establishment of an independent cross-border settlement and depositary infrastructure, BRICS Clear.

Q27 Advanced

The Kazan Declaration (23 October 2024) welcomed India's candidacy to host which event?

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Correct answer: C — COP 33 in 2028

Kazan Declaration: 'We support Brazil's leadership in hosting COP30 in 2025 and welcome India's candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028.'

PM Modi meets President Xi Jinping in Kazan; Special Representatives to meet at an early date
Q28 Advanced

At their meeting in Kazan on 23 October 2024, PM Modi and President Xi Jinping agreed that which mechanism would meet at an early date on the India-China boundary question?

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Correct answer: A — Special Representatives

PIB, 23 Oct 2024: the Special Representatives on the India-China boundary question will meet at an early date to oversee the management of peace and tranquillity in border areas.

Q29 Advanced

At the Kazan meeting (23 October 2024), PM Modi welcomed the recent agreement for complete disengagement and resolution of issues in the India-China border areas that arose in:

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Correct answer: C — 2020

PIB, 23 Oct 2024: welcoming the recent agreement for complete disengagement and resolution of issues that arose in 2020 in the India-China border areas.

Q30

Where did PM Modi meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on 23 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Kazan, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit

PIB, 23 Oct 2024: PM Modi met Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit at Kazan on 23 October 2024.

Government to mark Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary with two-year celebration (2024-2026)
Q31

As announced on 23 October 2024, over what period will the Government celebrate Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary?

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Correct answer: A — 2024 to 2026 (two years)

PIB, 23 Oct 2024: the Government will commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel with a two-year-long nationwide celebration from 2024 to 2026.

Q32 Advanced

In announcing the Sardar Patel 150 celebration (23 October 2024), Amit Shah credited Sardar Patel with unifying India 'from Kashmir to ___':

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Correct answer: D — Lakshadweep

PIB, 23 Oct 2024: 'his pivotal role in unifying India from Kashmir to Lakshadweep remains indelible'.

Government calls DAP shortage reports misleading; MRP kept at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag
Q33

As per the Department of Fertilizers (23 October 2024), the MRP of DAP has been maintained since Covid times at:

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Correct answer: C — ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag

PIB, 23 Oct 2024: the MRP of DAP has been maintained at Rs. 1350/- per 50 Kg bag since Covid times.

Q34 Advanced

What special package per tonne was provided for DAP procurement for Rabi 2024, as stated on 23 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — ₹3,500 per tonne

PIB, 23 Oct 2024: Rs. 3500/- per MT as a special package costing Rs. 2625 crores has been provided to make the price sustainable for companies for procurement of DAP.

Q35 Advanced

What is the total budgetary allocation for fertilizer subsidy for Rabi 2024-25, as stated by the Department of Fertilizers on 23 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — ₹24,475 crore

PIB, 23 Oct 2024: the total budgetary allocation for Rabi 2024-2025 has been increased to Rs. 24,475 crores.

PM Modi meets President Putin in Kazan; invites him to India for the 23rd Annual Summit
Q36 Advanced

Before their meeting in Kazan on 22 October 2024, PM Modi and President Putin had met in Moscow in July 2024 for which India-Russia Annual Summit?

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Correct answer: B — 22nd

PIB, 22 Oct 2024: the two leaders had earlier met in Moscow for the 22nd Annual Summit in July 2024.

Q37

At the Kazan meeting (22 October 2024), PM Modi invited President Putin to visit India next year for:

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Correct answer: C — The 23rd Annual Summit

PIB, 22 Oct 2024: 'Prime Minister invited President Putin to visit India next year for the 23rd Annual Summit.'

Q38 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's October 2024 visit to Russia: 1. In his departure statement of 22 October 2024, the PM said he was going on a two-day visit to Kazan at the invitation of President Putin. 2. The Kazan meeting of 22 October 2024 was the first meeting between PM Modi and President Putin in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct (departure statement). Statement 2 is wrong: PIB says it was their second meeting this year, after the July 2024 Annual Summit in Moscow.

PM Modi meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Kazan
Q39

PM Modi met Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in Kazan on 22 October 2024 and congratulated him on his election as the ______ President of Iran.

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Correct answer: D — 9th

PIB, 22 Oct 2024: the PM congratulated Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the 9th President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Q40 Advanced

At their Kazan meeting (22 October 2024), PM Modi and President Pezeshkian agreed to continue cooperation in which multilateral forums, as named by PIB?

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Correct answer: A — BRICS and SCO

PIB, 22 Oct 2024: 'The leaders agreed to continue their cooperation in various multilateral forums, including BRICS and SCO.'

DoPPW to hold Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 from 1 to 30 November 2024
Q41

The nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 announced by DoPPW on 22 October 2024 was scheduled for:

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Correct answer: A — 1-30 November 2024

PIB, 22 Oct 2024: DoPPW will conduct the 3rd nationwide DLC campaign in 800 cities/districts from November 1-30, 2024.

Q42 Advanced

In how many districts/cities was DLC Campaign 3.0 (November 2024) planned, as per DoPPW?

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Correct answer: C — 800

PIB, 22 Oct 2024: camps to be held at 800 districts/cities. (597 locations in 100 cities was DLC 2.0; 785 is the number of district post offices taking part.)

Q43 Advanced

What is the target of DLC Campaign 3.0 (November 2024), as stated by DoPPW?

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Correct answer: B — 2 crore DLCs, including 1 crore face-authenticated DLCs

PIB, 22 Oct 2024: 'Saturation model adopted to achieve 2 crore DLCs with 1 crore Face Authenticated DLCs.'

DoT launches International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System; BSNL unveils new logo and seven services
Q44 Advanced

According to DoT (22 October 2024), about how many incoming international calls were identified and blocked as spoofed within 24 hours of the new prevention system's operation?

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Correct answer: C — About 1.35 crore

PIB, 22 Oct 2024: the system identified and blocked about 1.35 crore calls as spoofed in the last 24 hours, about 90% of all incoming international calls.

Q45 Advanced

The 'International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System' launched on 22 October 2024 is designed to block:

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Correct answer: D — Incoming international calls that display Indian (+91) numbers by manipulating the calling line identity

PIB, 22 Oct 2024: cyber criminals make international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers (+91-xxxxxxxxx) by manipulating the calling line identity (CLI); the system identifies and blocks such calls.

Q46 Advanced

While unveiling BSNL's new logo on 22 October 2024, the Minister said BSNL had successfully trialled indigenous 5G RAN and core in which bands?

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Correct answer: B — 3.6 GHz and 700 MHz

PIB, 22 Oct 2024: BSNL has successfully conducted trials of indigenous 5G RAN and core in both the 3.6 GHz and 700 MHz bands.

India and China reach agreement on patrolling arrangements along the LAC, says Foreign Secretary
Q47

On 21 October 2024, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that India and China had arrived at an agreement on:

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Correct answer: A — Patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control in the India-China border areas

MEA transcript, 21 Oct 2024: 'agreement has been arrived at on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control in the India-China border areas'.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Foreign Secretary's briefing of 21 October 2024 on India-China border areas: 1. Indian and Chinese diplomatic and military negotiators had been in close contact over the last several weeks in a variety of forums. 2. The agreement leads to disengagement and a resolution of the issues that had arisen in these areas in 2020. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are in the MEA transcript: negotiators 'have been in close contact with each other in a variety of forums' over the last several weeks, and the agreement is 'leading to disengagement and a resolution of the issues that had arisen in these areas in 2020'.

Q49 Advanced

At the MEA briefing of 21 October 2024, Kazan, the venue of the 16th BRICS Summit, was described as the capital of which Russian republic?

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Correct answer: B — Tatarstan

MEA transcript, 21 Oct 2024: 'Kazan is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia.'

INS Delhi holds maiden Maritime Partnership Exercise with German Navy (21-23 October)
Q50 Advanced

The German Navy frigate that took part in the maiden Maritime Partnership Exercise with the Indian Navy (21-23 October 2024) was:

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Correct answer: C — Baden-Württemberg

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: INS Delhi, German Navy's frigate Baden-Württemberg and tanker Frankfurt Am Main undertook the MPX; Baden-Württemberg is the lead ship of the F125 class.

Q51 Advanced

Which Indian Navy ship took part in the maiden Indian Navy-German Navy Maritime Partnership Exercise in the Bay of Bengal (21-23 October 2024)?

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Correct answer: A — INS Delhi

PIB, 24 Oct 2024: Indian Navy's destroyer INS Delhi, lead ship of her class and part of the Eastern Fleet, took part in the MPX.

PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana crosses ₹1,000 crore sales in October 2024
Q52 Advanced

PMBJP achieved sales worth ₹1,000 crore in October 2024. In the previous year, this target had been met in:

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Correct answer: A — December 2023

PIB, 21 Oct 2024: sales worth ₹1,000 crore in October 2024, a significant advancement from the previous year when this target was met in December 2023.

Q53 Advanced

According to the Government (21 October 2024), Jan Aushadhi Kendras have grown from about how many in 2014 to how many now?

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Correct answer: B — 80 to over 14,000

PIB, 21 Oct 2024: Kendras were only 80 in 2014 and have grown to more than 14,000; 25,000 is the target for the next 2 years.

Q54 Advanced

As per PIB (21 October 2024), the PMBJP product basket comprises:

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Correct answer: D — 2,047 medicines and 300 surgical devices

PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the product basket of PMBJP comprises 2047 medicines and 300 surgical devices.

PM Modi launches airport projects worth over ₹6,100 crore and other projects in Varanasi
Q55 Advanced

On 20 October 2024, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for runway expansion and a new terminal building at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi, worth about:

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Correct answer: A — ₹2,870 crore

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: runway expansion, new terminal building and allied works of LBS International Airport, Varanasi worth around ₹2,870 crore. (₹6,100 crore is the total of all airport projects.)

Q56 Advanced

On 20 October 2024, the PM laid foundation stones for New Civil Enclaves at three airports. Which of the following was NOT one of them?

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Correct answer: C — Rewa

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: New Civil Enclaves at Agra, Darbhanga and Bagdogra airports. Rewa's new terminal building was inaugurated, not a civil enclave.

Q57 Advanced

Consider the following about the PM's Varanasi programme of 20 October 2024: 1. New terminal buildings of Rewa, Maa Mahamaya (Ambikapur) and Sarsawa airports worth over ₹220 crore were inaugurated. 2. Phases 2 and 3 of the Varanasi Sports Complex redevelopment were inaugurated under the Khelo India scheme and the Smart City Mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are stated in the PIB release of 20 Oct 2024.

Q58 Advanced

After the new terminals inaugurated on 20 October 2024, the combined annual passenger handling capacity of Rewa, Ambikapur and Sarsawa airports rose to more than:

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Correct answer: B — 2.3 crore

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the combined passenger handling capacity of these airports increases to more than 2.3 crore passengers annually.

NCC announces first-ever sailing expedition of 1,200 km on Ganga and Hooghly
Q59 Advanced

The NCC's first-ever special sailing expedition (announced 20 October 2024) involves how many Naval Wing cadets, sailing about how far?

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Correct answer: C — 528 cadets, 1,200 km

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: 528 Naval Wing cadets will sail approximately 1,200 km along the Ganges and Hooghly.

Q60 Advanced

The NCC sailing expedition along the Ganges and Hooghly (October-December 2024) was to run between:

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Correct answer: D — Kanpur and Kolkata

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the expedition will be flagged off from Kanpur on 21 October 2024 and conclude in Kolkata on 20 December 2024.

Q61 Advanced

The NCC's first special sailing expedition is a lead-up event to which camp, and in how many phases is it held?

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Correct answer: B — Republic Day Camp 2025; six phases

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: a flagship event leading up to the Republic Day Camp 2025; cadets from all State Directorates will take part in this six-phase event.

PM inaugurates Rewa, Ambikapur and Saharanpur airports under RCS-UDAN
Q62 Advanced

The first RCS-UDAN flight, inaugurated by PM Modi on 27 April 2017, connected:

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Correct answer: B — Shimla to Delhi

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the first RCS-UDAN flight was inaugurated by PM Modi on 27 April 2017, connecting Shimla to Delhi.

Q63

Ambikapur airport, inaugurated under RCS-UDAN on 20 October 2024, is in which State?

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Correct answer: A — Chhattisgarh

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the three airports are Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.

Q64 Advanced

As per PIB (20 October 2024), RCS-UDAN has so far facilitated travel of more than how many passengers?

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Correct answer: D — 144 lakh

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: so far RCS-UDAN has facilitated travel of more than 144 lakh passengers.

EPFO adds 18.53 lakh net members in August 2024
Q65 Advanced

As per EPFO's provisional payroll data released on 20 October 2024, how many net members were added in August 2024?

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Correct answer: D — 18.53 lakh

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: net addition of 18.53 lakh members in August 2024; 9.30 lakh were new members.

Q66 Advanced

About how many new members did EPFO enrol in August 2024?

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Correct answer: A — 9.30 lakh

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: EPFO enrolled around 9.30 lakh new members in August 2024.

Q67 Advanced

What share of EPFO's new members in August 2024 belonged to the 18-25 age group?

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Correct answer: B — 59.26%

PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the 18-25 age group constituted 59.26% of the total new members added in August 2024.

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar appointed 9th Chairperson of the National Commission for Women
Q68

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, appointed Chairperson of the National Commission for Women in October 2024, is its:

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Correct answer: C — 9th Chairperson

PIB, 19 Oct 2024: 'She will be the 9th Chairperson of NCW.'

Q69 Advanced

Before her NCW appointment, Vijaya Rahatkar chaired which body from 2016 to 2021?

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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra State Commission for Women

PIB, 19 Oct 2024: she was Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women (2016-2021).

Q70 Advanced

Vijaya Rahatkar, the new NCW Chairperson, served as Mayor of which city from 2007 to 2010?

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Correct answer: A — Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

PIB, 19 Oct 2024: as the Mayor of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar from 2007 to 2010, she implemented development projects.

President Murmu holds talks with Malawi President Chakwera in Lilongwe; MoUs signed
Q71

During her visit to Malawi (18 October 2024), President Droupadi Murmu held talks with which Malawian President?

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Correct answer: A — Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera

PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the President was received by H.E. Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, at the State House, Lilongwe.

Q72 Advanced

What did India hand over to Malawi during President Murmu's visit on 18 October 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 1,000 MT of rice and a Bhabhatron cancer-treatment machine

PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the symbolic handing over of 1000 MT of rice as humanitarian assistance and of the Bhabhatron cancer treating machine to Malawi.

Q73 Advanced

On 18 October 2024, President Murmu laid a wreath at the Kamuzu Mausoleum in Lilongwe, the resting place of:

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Correct answer: B — Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda, first President of Malawi

PIB, 18 Oct 2024: Kamuzu Mausoleum - the resting place of the first President of Malawi Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda.

Q74 Advanced

Consider the following statements about President Murmu's talks in Lilongwe on 18 October 2024: 1. MoUs on arts and culture, youth matters, sports and pharmaceutical cooperation were signed. 2. A defence cooperation agreement was signed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct per PIB. Statement 2 is not supported: the MoUs listed were on arts and culture, youth matters, sports and pharmaceutical cooperation only.

Three green hydrogen pilot projects in steel sanctioned under National Green Hydrogen Mission
Q75 Advanced

How many pilot projects for using hydrogen in steel production were sanctioned under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, as announced on 18 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Three

PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the Union Government has sanctioned three pilot projects for use of hydrogen in steel production.

Q76 Advanced

Among the green hydrogen steel pilot projects sanctioned in October 2024, which has the largest plant capacity (3,200 TPD)?

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Correct answer: D — Steel Authority of India Ltd (Ranchi)

PIB, 18 Oct 2024: SAIL (Ranchi) 3,200 TPD; Matrix Gas and Renewables 50 TPD; Simplex Castings 40 TPD.

Q77 Advanced

Which ministry sanctioned the green hydrogen pilot projects in the steel sector (October 2024)?

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Correct answer: C — Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned total three pilot projects in the steel sector.

Department of Legal Affairs invites comments on draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Q78 Advanced

Which department invited public comments on the draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024 on 18 October 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Department of Legal Affairs

PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the Department of Legal Affairs invites comments/feedback from the public on the draft amendment Bill.

Q79 Advanced

Which of the following is a stated aim of the draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Reducing court intervention in arbitrations

PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the aim is to boost institutional arbitration, reduce court intervention in arbitrations and ensure timely conclusion of arbitration proceedings.

DAY-NRLM signs MoUs with ten banks for individual financing of women entrepreneurs
Q80 Advanced

On 18 October 2024, DAY-NRLM signed MoUs for individual financing of women entrepreneurs with:

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Correct answer: D — 9 public sector banks and 1 private bank

PIB, 18 Oct 2024: DAY-NRLM signed MoUs with nine Public Sector Banks and one Private Bank.

Q81 Advanced

The loan products designed under the DAY-NRLM bank MoUs of 18 October 2024 are meant for:

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Correct answer: B — Individual women entrepreneurs under DAY-NRLM

PIB, 18 Oct 2024: banks have designed specific products for financing individual women entrepreneurs under the fold of DAY-NRLM.