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Where was the India–Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-24 held from 17 to 20 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Visakhapatnam
PIB (Defence): SLINEX 2024 was to be conducted from 17 to 20 December 2024 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command.
Which Indian Navy ship represented India in SLINEX-24?
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Correct answer: A — INS Sumitra
PIB (Defence): India was represented by INS Sumitra, a Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Eastern Fleet, along with a Special Forces team; Sri Lanka by SLNS Sayura.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, which signed a logistics education and research MoU with the Indian Navy on 16 December 2024, is located in:
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Correct answer: B — Vadodara
PIB (Railways): Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara signed an MoU with the Indian Navy in New Delhi on 16 December 2024.
Consider the following statements about the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya–Indian Navy MoU: 1. It aligns with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 2021 and the National Logistics Policy 2022. 2. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya already had partnerships with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. 3. It was signed on behalf of the Navy by its Controller of Logistics, Vice Admiral Deepak Kapoor. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Railways): the MoU aligns with the PM Gati Shakti NMP 2021 and the National Logistics Policy 2022; it builds on GSV's existing partnerships with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force; and it was signed by Vice Admiral Deepak Kapoor, Controller of Logistics. All three statements are correct.
Under the 'Jalvahak' scheme unveiled on 15 December 2024, cargo owners can get reimbursement of up to what share of total operating expenditure?
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Correct answer: B — 35%
PIB (Ports, Shipping & Waterways): the Jalvahak scheme offers reimbursement up to 35% of the total operating expenditure incurred while transporting cargo via waterways on NW 1, NW 2 and NW 16.
National Waterway 16, one of the three waterways covered by the 'Jalvahak' scheme, is on which river?
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Correct answer: A — Barak
PIB (Ports, Shipping & Waterways): Jalvahak covers NW 1 (river Ganga), NW 2 (river Brahmaputra) and NW 16 (river Barak).
Consider the following statements about the 'Jalvahak' scheme: 1. It provides incentives for transporting cargo via inland waterways over distances of more than 300 km. 2. It is initially valid for three years. 3. It is a joint effort of IWAI and Inland & Coastal Shipping Limited, a subsidiary of the Shipping Corporation of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Ports, Shipping & Waterways): the scheme incentivises cargo moved over more than 300 km, is initially valid for 3 years, and is a joint effort of IWAI and ICSL, a fully owned subsidiary of SCI. All three statements are correct.
The cargo promotion schemes unveiled with 'Jalvahak' on 15 December 2024 aim at a modal shift of how much cargo to inland waterways by 2027?
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Correct answer: D — 800 million tonne-km
The schemes aim at a modal shift of 800 million tonne-km with an investment of ₹95.4 crore by 2027.
The Fixed Day Scheduled Sailing Service flagged off on National Waterway 2 on 15 December 2024 connects Kolkata with:
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Correct answer: A — Pandu (Guwahati)
Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off a scheduled service between Kolkata and Pandu (Guwahati) on NW 2 via the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route, alongside the Kolkata–Patna–Varanasi service on NW 1.
How many ministers took oath at Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, on 15 December 2024 in the first expansion of the Fadnavis-led Maharashtra ministry?
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Correct answer: C — 39
Governor C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath to 39 ministers, 33 of Cabinet rank and six ministers of state, taking the ministry's strength to 42.
The Maharashtra cabinet swearing-in at Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, on 15 December 2024 was the first there in 33 years. The previous one was held in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1991
The last swearing-in at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur, the State's second capital, was during the Sudhakarrao Naik government in 1991.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to which State Police force in Raipur on 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Chhattisgarh Police
PIB (Home Affairs): Amit Shah presented the prestigious 'President's Colour' to the Chhattisgarh Police in Raipur on 15 December 2024.
The Chhattisgarh Police earned the President's Colour within how many years of its establishment?
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Correct answer: C — 25
PIB (Home Affairs): Amit Shah commended the Chhattisgarh Police for earning this honour within just 25 years of its establishment, in its silver jubilee year.
India defeated which team in the final of the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 hockey on 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — China
Hockey India and FIH: India beat China 1-1 (3-2 in the shootout) in the final to defend the Women's Junior Asia Cup title.
Where was the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 hockey tournament held?
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Correct answer: C — Muscat
FIH: the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 was held at Muscat (Oman) from 7 to 15 December 2024.
Consider the following statements about India's Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 win: 1. The final ended 1-1 and India won the shootout 3-2. 2. Deepika finished as the tournament's top scorer with 12 goals. 3. The win sealed India's place in the FIH Junior World Cup 2025, to be held in Malaysia. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Hockey India: the final ended 1-1 (3-2 SO) and Deepika was top scorer with 12 goals. Statement 3 is incorrect: the FIH Junior World Cup 2025 is to be held in Chile.
What was the overarching theme of the fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries held in Delhi from 13 to 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment and Skilling – Leveraging the Demographic Dividend
PIB (PMO): the conference included discussions around the overarching theme of 'Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment and Skilling – Leveraging the Demographic Dividend'.
At the National Conference of Chief Secretaries in December 2024, the Prime Minister directed States to explore Viability Gap Funding for which purpose?
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Correct answer: C — Recycling of e-waste
PIB (PMO): the PM directed the States to explore concepts of Viability Gap Funding for recycling of e-waste, since digital waste will increase in a technology-driven society.
In which city did Union Home Minister Amit Shah attend the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics 2024 on 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Jagdalpur
Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics 2024 as chief guest in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh.
The 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme for villages, highlighted by Amit Shah at the Bastar Olympics closing ceremony in December 2024, is a scheme of which State Government?
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Correct answer: A — Chhattisgarh
At the Jagdalpur ceremony, Amit Shah highlighted the Chhattisgarh Government's 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme as an initiative to transform villages.
Who inaugurated the Geological Survey of India's Geoscience Museum in Gwalior on 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar
PIB (Mines): Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the state-of-the-art GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior on 15 December 2024.
The GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior is housed in which building?
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Correct answer: D — Victoria Market Building
PIB (Mines): the GSI Geoscience Museum was inaugurated at the Victoria Market Building in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Which Coal India subsidiary launched the 'CHARAK' health-centric CSR initiative on 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Northern Coalfields Limited
PIB (Coal): Singrauli-based Coal India arm Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) rolled out 'CHARAK' – Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal.
Under NCL's 'CHARAK' scheme, residents of Singrauli and Sonbhadra are eligible if their annual family income is below:
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Correct answer: D — ₹8 lakh
PIB (Coal): residents of Singrauli and Sonbhadra districts having annual family income below ₹8 lakh from all sources are eligible under the scheme.
In December 2024, the RBI raised the limit for collateral-free agricultural loans per borrower to:
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh
PIB (Agriculture): the existing collateral-free agricultural loan limit of ₹1.6 lakh per borrower has been raised to ₹2 lakh, effective 1 January 2025.
Consider the following statements about the RBI's revised collateral-free agricultural loan limit: 1. The limit also applies to loans for allied activities. 2. The revised limit is effective from 1 April 2025. 3. The Modified Interest Subvention Scheme offers loans up to ₹3 lakh at a 4% effective interest rate. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Agriculture): the limit covers agricultural loans including allied activities, and the MISS offers loans up to ₹3 lakh at a 4% effective rate. Statement 2 is incorrect: the change is effective from 1 January 2025.
Small and marginal farmers, expected to benefit most from the RBI's December 2024 increase in the collateral-free agricultural loan limit, make up over what share of the farm sector?
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Correct answer: D — 86%
The Agriculture Ministry said the move would benefit small and marginal farmers, who make up over 86% of the sector.
National Energy Conservation Day is observed in India every year on:
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Correct answer: A — 14 December
PIB (Power): National Energy Conservation Day is commemorated in India on December 14 every year.
Which body confers the National Energy Conservation Awards presented on National Energy Conservation Day?
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Correct answer: D — Bureau of Energy Efficiency
PIB (Power): the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) are an initiative of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.
In which year was National Energy Conservation Day introduced in India?
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Correct answer: B — 1991
PIB (Power): introduced in 1991, the day is championed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency; the NECA were instituted the same year.
Who was the Reviewing Officer of the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, on 14 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
PIB (Defence): Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, was the Reviewing Officer of the parade and conferred the President's Commission on the graduating flight cadets.
The first batch of officers of which IAF branch was commissioned at the Air Force Academy parade on 14 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Weapon Systems
PIB (Defence): the day was marked by the first batch of Weapon Systems branch officers being commissioned into the IAF.
How many cadets graduated at the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy on 14 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 204
PIB (Defence): a total of 204 cadets graduated, including 178 men and 26 women.
How many resolutions did PM Narendra Modi present in the Lok Sabha on 14 December 2024 during the special discussion on 75 years of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: C — 11
Inspired by the spirit of the Constitution, the Prime Minister presented 11 resolutions for India's future.
What was the first of the resolutions presented by PM Modi in the Lok Sabha on 14 December 2024 on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: D — Citizens and government must fulfil their duties
The first resolution was that whether citizens or the government, all must fulfil their duties.
Raj Kapoor, whose 100th birth anniversary was marked on 14 December 2024, made his directorial debut with which film?
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Correct answer: A — Aag
Raj Kapoor's directorial debut Aag (1948) marked the beginning of RK Films.
In which year did Raj Kapoor, whose birth centenary was celebrated in December 2024, receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
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Correct answer: C — 1988
Raj Kapoor received the Padma Bhushan in 1971 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1988.
Raj Kapoor, whose 100th birth anniversary fell on 14 December 2024, was born in 1924 in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Peshawar
Raj Kapoor was born on 14 December 1924 in Peshawar, now in Pakistan, the son of Prithviraj Kapoor.
Under the revised GRAP (December 2024), Stage II ('Very Poor' air quality) applies when Delhi's AQI is in which range?
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Correct answer: B — 301-400
PIB (Environment): in the revised GRAP, Stage II – 'Very Poor' Air Quality – covers Delhi AQI ranging between 301 and 400.
Under the revised GRAP (December 2024), strict restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar fall under which stage?
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Correct answer: C — Stage III
PIB (Environment): the revised GRAP lists strict restrictions on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel LMVs (4 wheelers) in Delhi and the four NCR districts under Stage III – 'Severe' Air Quality (Delhi AQI 401-450).
The Indian Posts & Telecommunications Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TAFS), which marked its 50th Foundation Day on 14 December 2024, was established in:
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Correct answer: A — 1974
PIB (Communications): since its establishment in 1974, IP&TAFS has been at the forefront of India's telecommunications and postal financial landscape.
The Department of Telecommunications' SAMPANN portal, lauded at the IP&TAFS 50th Foundation Day, is used for:
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Correct answer: D — Pension disbursement
PIB (Communications): IP&TAFS oversees disbursement of DoT pensions through the cloud-based SAMPANN portal; revenue assurance is handled through the separate SARAS portal.
The 'District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India' report released on 13 December 2024 analysed flood and drought risks across how many districts?
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Correct answer: B — 698
PIB (Science & Technology): the report contains an in-depth analysis of flood and drought risks across 698 districts in India and was released on 13 December 2024 at IIT Delhi.
Which institutions developed the 'District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India' report released in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and CSTEP Bengaluru
PIB (Science & Technology): the report was developed by IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and CSTEP Bengaluru, supported by DST in collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
According to the District-level Climate Risk Assessment report (December 2024), which of the following districts is NOT among the 11 districts at 'Very High' risk of both flood and drought?
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Correct answer: D — Barmer
PIB (Science & Technology): the 11 dual-risk districts are Patna (Bihar); Alappuzha (Kerala); Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, South Salmara Mankachar and Golaghat (Assam); Kendrapara (Odisha); and Murshidabad, Nadia and Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal). Barmer is not on the list.
What is the name of the AI chatbot launched by the Prime Minister in Prayagraj on 13 December 2024 for Mahakumbh 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Kumbh Sah'AI'yak
PIB (PMO): the Prime Minister launched the Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot to give guidance and updates on events to devotees at Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
The Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot launched for Mahakumbh 2025 can communicate in how many Indian languages?
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Correct answer: B — 11
PIB (PMO): the Kumbh Sahayak chatbot marks the first use of AI and chatbot technology for Kumbh and is capable of communicating in eleven Indian languages.
Which of the following corridors was NOT among those inaugurated by the Prime Minister in Prayagraj on 13 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Vishwanath Dham corridor
PIB (PMO): the PM inaugurated the Bharadwaj Ashram, Shringverpur Dham, Akshayvat and Hanuman Mandir corridors in Prayagraj. Vishwanath Dham, which he cited as an earlier project, is in Varanasi.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, whose celebrations logo was unveiled on 13 December 2024, is marking how many years of service?
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Correct answer: C — 100
PIB (Civil Aviation): the Minister unveiled the Centenary Celebrations Logo as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, celebrates its 100 years of service.
As part of Kolkata airport's centenary, a cafe offering affordable food to passengers travelling under the UDAN scheme is to be introduced. What is it called?
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Correct answer: A — UDAN Yatri Cafe
PIB (Civil Aviation): a unique UDAN Yatri Cafe is set to be introduced at Kolkata Airport to cater specifically to passengers traveling under the UDAN scheme.
According to the Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study released in December 2024, a 40-minute daily yoga routine can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by approximately:
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Correct answer: C — 40%
PIB (Science & Technology): the study found that a 40-minute daily yoga routine with standard lifestyle interventions can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by approximately 40%. 28% and 32% are the figures for earlier lifestyle and lifestyle-plus-metformin trials.
The 'Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study' on yoga, released on 13 December 2024, was initiated by which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India
PIB (Science & Technology): the study was initiated by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) and released by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study (December 2024): 1. It was conducted over three years across five centres in India. 2. It involved nearly 1,000 prediabetic individuals. 3. The yoga routine tested lasted 60 minutes a day. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Science & Technology): the study ran over three years across five centres with nearly 1,000 prediabetic individuals. Statement 3 is incorrect: the routine was 40 minutes a day.
What is 'Rajmarg Saathi', announced by NHAI in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Upgraded route patrolling vehicles for national highways
PIB (Road Transport & Highways): NHAI's guidelines include specifications for new Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) named 'Rajmarg Saathi'.
Under NHAI's guidelines, a 'Rajmarg Saathi' route patrolling vehicle is to be replaced after:
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Correct answer: C — 3,00,000 km or 3 years
PIB (Road Transport & Highways): the RPV shall be replaced with a new one once it has exceeded a run of 3,00,000 km or has been in operation for three years.
Road distress data captured by AI dashcams on 'Rajmarg Saathi' vehicles will be integrated with which NHAI application?
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Correct answer: B — NHAI One
PIB (Road Transport & Highways): the road distress data shall be collected weekly by NHAI and integrated with the NHAI One application for more efficient maintenance.
How many direct selling entities were issued notices by the CCPA for violating the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, as announced on 13 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 17
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the CCPA issued notices to 17 entities found violating the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021; 13 of them are under investigation.
In which year were the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules notified by the Government of India?
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Correct answer: C — 2021
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the Government notified the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, establishing a framework to regulate direct selling entities.
Which of the following is NOT among the three major signs, listed by the CCPA in December 2024, that a product is being used to disguise a pyramid scheme?
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Correct answer: D — Products sold only through online platforms
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the three signs listed are a large joining fee or investment, compensation paid for recruiting, and no right of return, buy-back or cooling-off period. Online selling is not one of them.
The STRIVE project for strengthening Industrial Training Institutes was supported by which institution?
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Correct answer: B — World Bank
PIB (Skill Development): the Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) project, supported by the World Bank, achieved milestones during its seven-year implementation.
According to MSDE, female participation in vocational training under STRIVE rose to what level in 2022-23?
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Correct answer: C — 20%
PIB (Skill Development): female participation in vocational training rose from 12% in 2017-18 to 20% in 2022-23.
Which team won the 13th edition of the Admiral's Cup sailing regatta that concluded on 13 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Russia
PIB (Defence): Team Russia won the Admiral's Cup 24; Team Italy was runner-up and Team India/INA 'A' finished third.
Where was the 13th edition of the Admiral's Cup sailing regatta held in December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
PIB (Defence): the 13th edition of the Admiral's Cup Sailing Regatta concluded with a closing ceremony at Ettikulam Beach at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
In which class of boats were the races of the Admiral's Cup 2024 held?
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Correct answer: D — Laser Radial
PIB (Defence): the Admiral's Cup witnessed closely contested sailing races in Laser Radial boats from 9 to 13 December 2024.
Against which sports federation did the Competition Commission of India issue a cease and desist order dated 12 December 2024 (announced on 13 December 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — A) Table Tennis Federation of India
PIB (CCI): the CCI passed an order under Section 27 of the Competition Act against the Table Tennis Federation of India and three of its affiliates, without imposing a monetary penalty.
The CCI's December 2024 order against the Table Tennis Federation of India and its affiliates found contravention of which sections of the Competition Act, 2002?
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Correct answer: D — Sections 3(4) and 4
PIB (CCI): the order found contravention of Sections 3(4) and 4 of the Act, resulting in refusal to deal and abuse of dominance; the cease and desist order itself was issued under Section 27.
What is the indigenous content of the 12 Su-30MKI aircraft contracted from HAL on 12 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 62.6%
PIB (Defence): the aircraft would have an indigenous content of 62.6%, enhanced due to indigenisation of many components.
The 12 Su-30MKI aircraft ordered in December 2024 will be manufactured at which HAL division?
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Correct answer: C — Nasik
PIB (Defence): these aircraft would be manufactured at the Nasik division of HAL.
Under India's Green Steel Taxonomy (December 2024), five-star green-rated steel must have an emission intensity lower than how many tonnes of CO2e per tonne of finished steel?
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Correct answer: A — 1.6
PIB (Steel): five-star green-rated steel has emission intensity lower than 1.6 t-CO2e/tfs; four-star is 1.6-2.0, three-star 2.0-2.2, and steel above 2.2 is not eligible.
Which body is the nodal agency for measurement, reporting and verification and for issuing greenness certificates under India's Green Steel Taxonomy?
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Correct answer: D — National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology
PIB (Steel): the National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST) shall serve as the nodal agency for MRV and for issuing greenness certificates and star ratings, on a yearly basis.
Consider the following statements about India's Green Steel Taxonomy: 1. India is the first nation to release a taxonomy of green steel. 2. The star-rating thresholds will be reviewed every five years. 3. Steel with emission intensity above 2.2 t-CO2e per tonne of finished steel is not eligible for a green rating. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Steel): India is the first nation to release a green steel taxonomy, and steel above 2.2 t-CO2e/tfs is not eligible for green rating. Statement 2 is incorrect: thresholds will be reviewed every three years.
As announced in December 2024, India's gross FDI inflows since April 2000 have reached:
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Correct answer: C — $1 trillion
PIB (Commerce & Industry): India's gross FDI inflows have reached $1 trillion since April 2000.
How much FDI did India receive in the first half of FY 2024-25, according to the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — $42.1 billion
PIB (Commerce & Industry): FDI rose nearly 26% to $42.1 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year (2024-25).
D. Gukesh defeated which player to win the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship?
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Correct answer: B — Ding Liren
FIDE: Gukesh D beat defending champion Ding Liren of China 7.5-6.5 to become the new FIDE World Champion.
Where was the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship match between D. Gukesh and Ding Liren held?
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Correct answer: D — Singapore
FIDE and The Hindu: the match was hosted at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, where Gukesh won the final game on 12 December 2024.
Consider the following statements about D. Gukesh's 2024 World Championship win: 1. He won the match 7.5-6.5. 2. He won the decisive 14th game playing with the white pieces. 3. He broke Garry Kasparov's record as the youngest world champion. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
FIDE: the final score was 7.5-6.5 and Gukesh played black (Ding Liren had white) in Game 14. The Hindu and The Indian Express: he broke Kasparov's youngest-champion record. Statement 2 is incorrect.