Asia Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Officers from which of the following countries did NOT take part in NCGG's 1st Capacity Building Programme for Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean Region (18–29 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — Indonesia
PIB (DARPG): the 30 officers came from Sri Lanka, Oman, Tanzania, Kenya, Seychelles, Malaysia, Cambodia, Maldives and Myanmar. Indonesia was not listed.
Where was NCGG's 1st Capacity Building Programme for civil servants of Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean Region conducted?
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Correct answer: C — Mussoorie and New Delhi
PIB (DARPG): the two-week programme, held from 18 to 29 November 2024, was conducted in Mussoorie and New Delhi.
The 48th meeting of the National Committee of Archivists concluded on 29 November 2024 at which place?
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Correct answer: D — Ekta Nagar (Kevadiya), Gujarat
PIB (Culture): the two-day 48th NCA meeting concluded on 29 November 2024 at the Statue of Unity, Kevadiya (Ekta Nagar), Gujarat.
Consider the following statements: 1. The 48th meeting was the first time the National Committee of Archivists met in Gujarat. 2. The Gujarat State Archives has completed the digitisation of its entire records holding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (Culture): it was the second NCA meeting in Gujarat — the 32nd was held at Gandhinagar on 7 June 1982 (1 is wrong). The Gujarat State Archives has completed digitising its entire records holding (2 is correct).
The Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravya (BND) released at the 18th NCB International Conference on 29 November 2024 is an Indian Certified Reference Material of which standard?
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Correct answer: C — Gypsum
PIB (Commerce/DPIIT): the BND released is an Indian Certified Reference Material of Gypsum Standard produced by NCB with NPL.
On 28 November 2024, Hemant Soren was sworn in as which Chief Minister of Jharkhand (by number)?
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Correct answer: C — 14th
DD News, The Hindu and The Indian Express: Hemant Soren was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand at Morabadi Ground, Ranchi, on 28 November 2024.
Who administered the oath of office to Hemant Soren as Chief Minister of Jharkhand on 28 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar
DD News and The Hindu: Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Hemant Soren.
Consider the following statements about Hemant Soren's swearing-in on 28 November 2024: 1. The ceremony was held at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi. 2. It marked his fourth term as Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The Hindu and The Indian Express: Soren took oath at Morabadi Ground, Ranchi, for his fourth term as Chief Minister. Both are correct.
How many mineral blocks were offered in the first-ever tranche of offshore mineral block auctions launched on 28 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 13
PIB (Mines): the first tranche includes 13 mineral blocks spanning the Arabian Sea and the Andaman Sea.
The blocks in the first tranche of offshore mineral auctions (November 2024) are located in which seas?
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Correct answer: B — Arabian Sea and Andaman Sea
PIB (Mines): the 13 blocks span the Arabian Sea and the Andaman Sea.
Consider the following statements about the first offshore mineral auction tranche: 1. The blocks feature construction sand, lime-mud and polymetallic nodules and crusts. 2. The Geological Survey of India has identified about six lakh sq km of offshore area with potential for offshore mining. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Mines): the tranche features construction sand, lime-mud and polymetallic nodules and crusts, and the Mines Secretary said GSI has identified about six lakh sq km of offshore area with mining potential. Both are correct.
Which film won the Golden Peacock for Best Film at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — Toxic
PIB (I&B): the Lithuanian film 'Toxic' bagged the Golden Peacock for Best Feature Film at IFFI 2024.
Who won the Silver Peacock for Best Director at IFFI 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Bogdan Muresanu for 'The New Year That Never Came'
PIB (I&B): Romanian director Bogdan Muresanu won the Silver Peacock for Best Director for 'The New Year That Never Came'. Courvoisier got the Special Jury Award and Friedland the Best Debut Feature award.
Which film was screened as the closing film of the 55th IFFI in Goa?
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Correct answer: A — Dry Season
PIB (I&B): the festival concluded with the closing film 'Dry Season', directed by Czech filmmaker Bohdan Sláma.
Where was the India–UK Statement of Intent on electric propulsion systems for the Indian Navy signed on 28 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Portsmouth
PIB (MoD): the SoI was signed between the defence ministries of India and the UK in Portsmouth on 28 November 2024.
Under the India–UK electric propulsion partnership, which planned Indian Navy vessels are envisaged to have a Full Electric Propulsion System?
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Correct answer: B — Landing Platform Docks
PIB (MoD): the Landing Platform Docks, planned to be built at an Indian shipyard, are envisaged to have a Full Electric Propulsion System.
Who received the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at IFFI 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Phillip Noyce
PIB (I&B): the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema was presented to Australian director Phillip Noyce.
The first-ever Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film award at IFFI 2024 went to Navjyot Bandiwadekar for which film?
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Correct answer: A — Gharat Ganpati
PIB (I&B): the maiden Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film award went to Navjyot Bandiwadekar for the Marathi film 'Gharat Ganpati'. 'Lampan' won Best Web Series (OTT).
The Defence Services Staff College, visited by President Droupadi Murmu on 28 November 2024, is located at which place?
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Correct answer: D — Wellington, Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu)
PIB (President's Secretariat): the President visited the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington in the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu.
In which year was the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, established?
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Correct answer: B — 1948
PIB (President's Secretariat): established in 1948, DSSC is a premier tri-services institute for middle-level officers of India and friendly countries.
How much wheat did the Centre decide on 28 November 2024 that FCI would offload under OMSS (Domestic) 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 25 LMT
PIB (Food & PD): FCI is to offload 25 LMT of wheat in the open market under OMSS (D) 2024 through e-auction.
Under the OMSS (Domestic) 2024 policy, what is the reserve price fixed for wheat of Fair Average Quality (FAQ)?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2,325 per quintal
PIB (Food & PD): the reserve price is ₹2,325/quintal for wheat (FAQ) and ₹2,300/quintal for wheat (URS), up to 31 March 2025.
The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on a plastic pollution treaty, held in November 2024, took place in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Busan
PIB (MoEFCC): India participated in the 5th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan.
At INC-5, India said the new plastic pollution instrument should not overlap with the mandates of which multilateral environmental agreements?
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Correct answer: A — Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
PIB (MoEFCC): India highlighted that there should be no overlap with the mandates of MEAs such as the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and bodies like the WTO.
The Indian Army's 'Eklavya' online learning platform, launched on 28 November 2024, was developed at zero cost through which institute?
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Correct answer: A — BISAG-N, Gandhinagar
PIB (Army): the platform was developed at zero cost through the Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N), Gandhinagar.
What is the Indian Army's theme for the year 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Year of Technology Absorption
PIB (Army): the Eklavya launch aligns with the Indian Army's theme for 2024 as the 'Year of Technology Absorption'.
The MoU signed between NHPC and the Global Green Growth Institute on 28 November 2024 focuses on which areas?
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Correct answer: D — Agrivoltaics, green hydrogen and sustainable financing
PIB (Power): the collaboration aims to promote clean energy solutions focusing on agrivoltaics, green hydrogen and sustainable financing strategies.
What is the PSU status of NHPC Limited, as stated in the November 2024 release on its MoU with GGGI?
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Correct answer: C — Navratna
PIB (Power): NHPC Limited is India's premier hydropower company and a Navratna Enterprise of the Government of India.
Amit Shah addressed the valedictory function of which Common Foundation Course at LBSNAA, Mussoorie, on 28 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 99th
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah addressed the valedictory function of the 99th Common Foundation Course at LBSNAA, Mussoorie.
According to Amit Shah at LBSNAA on 28 November 2024, what share of the selected civil service officers in the 99th Common Foundation Course were women?
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Correct answer: D — 38%
PIB (MHA): Shah said 38% of the selected civil service officers present were women.
Who launched the national 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign in New Delhi on 27 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Annapurna Devi
PIB (MWCD): Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi launched the campaign; MoS Savitri Thakur was also present.
Consider the following statements cited at the launch of 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat': 1. Under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, marriages of girls under 18 and boys under 21 are prohibited. 2. The sex ratio at birth improved from 918 in 2014-15 to 930 in 2023-24. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MWCD): the Minister cited both — the PCMA 2006 age limits (girls under 18, boys under 21) and the improvement in sex ratio at birth from 918 to 930. Both are correct.
The 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' launch coincided with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This global campaign runs between which two days?
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Correct answer: A — 25 November to 10 December
PIB (MWCD): the 16 Days of Activism run from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day).
What was India's rank in the Network Readiness Index 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 49th
PIB (DoT): India improved by eleven slots to 49th in NRI 2024, against 60th in NRI 2023.
Consider the following statements about India in the Network Readiness Index 2024: 1. India ranked 1st in 'AI scientific publications', 'AI talent concentration' and 'ICT services exports'. 2. India ranked 1st among lower-middle-income countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (DoT): India was 1st in those three indicators (1 is correct), but ranked 2nd among lower-middle-income countries, after Vietnam (2 is wrong).
On 27 November 2024, the Army Chief presented the President's Colours to four Mechanised Infantry battalions at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Ahilyanagar
PIB (Army): the ceremony was held at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School (MIC&S), Ahilyanagar, on 27 November 2024.
In which year was the Mechanised Infantry Arm of the Indian Army raised?
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Correct answer: C — 1979
PIB (Army): the COAS said the Mechanised Infantry Arm, since its inception in 1979, has distinguished itself as a modern and professional force.
The 12th edition of the International Tourism Mart, inaugurated on 27 November 2024, was held at which place?
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Correct answer: D — Kaziranga, Assam
PIB (Tourism): the 12th edition of the International Tourism Mart in Kaziranga, Assam, was inaugurated by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
The 'Moidams of Charaideo', celebrated at the 12th International Tourism Mart, were declared India's which UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 43rd
PIB (Tourism): in July 2024, the 'Moidams of Charaideo' were declared the 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site from India.
With the launch on 22 November 2024 in which Union Territory did the E-Daakhil consumer complaint portal become operational across all States and UTs?
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Correct answer: A — Ladakh
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the launch of the E-Daakhil portal in Ladakh on 22 November 2024 made it truly pan-India.
The E-Daakhil portal was first launched on 7 September 2020 by which body?
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Correct answer: D — National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the e-Daakhil portal was first launched on 7 September 2020 by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.
India's proposed financial mechanism for the plastic pollution treaty at INC-5 is modelled on the fund operating under which international agreement?
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Correct answer: D — Montreal Protocol
PIB (MoEFCC): the model proposed by India has been in operation under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
Consider the following statements about India's multilateral fund proposal at INC-5: 1. The fund would provide loan-based finance to developing countries. 2. It proposes a subsidiary body with equal representation of developed and developing countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (MoEFCC): the proposed fund would provide grant-based (not loan-based) finance — 1 is wrong. It provides for a subsidiary body with equal representation of developed and developing countries — 2 is correct.
How many coal mines were successfully auctioned in the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions, as announced on 27 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 9
PIB (Coal): a total of nine coal mines were successfully auctioned — three fully explored and six partially explored.
Since commercial coal mining began in 2020, how many coal mines had been successfully auctioned as of November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 113
PIB (Coal): since the inception of commercial coal mining in 2020, 113 coal mines have been auctioned with a capacity of 257.60 MTPA.
Who chaired the 19th meeting of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas held on 27 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rajesh Verma
PIB (MoEFCC): the 19th meeting of CAQM, chaired by Shri Rajesh Verma, Chairperson, was held on 27.11.2024.
As reviewed at CAQM's 27 November 2024 meeting, on which date was GRAP Stage IV invoked in Delhi-NCR in 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 18 November 2024
PIB (MoEFCC): the Commission reviewed actions since the invocation of GRAP Stage III on 15.11.2024 and Stage IV on 18.11.2024.
The second edition of the tri-services Defence Datathon concluded on 27 November 2024 at which institution?
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Correct answer: D — College of Defence Management, Secunderabad
PIB (HQ IDS): the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad, concluded the second edition of Defence Datathon on 27 November 2024.
The College of Defence Management, Secunderabad, is a tri-services training institute functioning under which headquarters?
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Correct answer: B — Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff
PIB (HQ IDS): CDM Secunderabad is a premier tri-services training institute under Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
Yuva Sangam, whose Phase V began in November 2024, is an initiative of which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Education
PIB (Education): Yuva Sangam is a flagship initiative launched by the Ministry of Education.
Which of the following is NOT one of the '5 Ps' under which Yuva Sangam delegates get exposure?
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Correct answer: D — Prashasan
PIB (Education): the 5 Ps are Paryatan (tourism), Parampara (traditions), Pragati (development), Paraspar Sampark (people-to-people connect) and Prodyogiki (technology). Prashasan is not one of them.
Which State/UT won the gold medal in the States and Union Territories category at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (2024)?
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Correct answer: B — Puducherry
PIB (Commerce/ITPO): Puducherry won gold, Meghalaya silver and Karnataka bronze in the States/UTs category; Madhya Pradesh won gold in thematic presentation.
The India International Trade Fair that concluded on 27 November 2024 was which edition?
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Correct answer: A — 43rd
PIB (Commerce/ITPO): the curtains fell on the 43rd edition of the India International Trade Fair on 27 November 2024.
The two additional critical mineral blocks auctioned to complete Tranche IV (announced 27 November 2024) are located in which states?
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Correct answer: B — Jharkhand and Maharashtra
PIB (Mines): the two blocks are located in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, with graphite and Ni, Cr, Co and associated minerals.
With the completion of Tranche IV in November 2024, how many tranches of critical and strategic mineral block e-auctions had the Central Government completed?
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Correct answer: C — Four
PIB (Mines): the Centre has completed four tranches, with NITs dated 29 November 2023, 29 February 2024, 14 March 2024 and 24 June 2024.
According to Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024, released on 26 November 2024, what was India's milk production in 2023-24?
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Correct answer: D — 239.30 million tonnes
PIB (DAHD): milk production in 2023-24 was 239.30 million tonnes, up 3.78% over 2022-23; it was 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15.
As per BAHS 2024, which State had the largest share of India's milk production in 2023-24?
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Correct answer: A — Uttar Pradesh
PIB (DAHD): Uttar Pradesh led with 16.21%, followed by Rajasthan (14.51%), Madhya Pradesh (8.91%), Gujarat (7.65%) and Maharashtra (6.71%).
Consider the following statements based on BAHS 2024: 1. Andhra Pradesh had the largest share of India's egg production in 2023-24. 2. Rajasthan had the largest share of India's wool production in 2023-24. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (DAHD): Andhra Pradesh led egg production with 17.85% and Rajasthan led wool production with 47.53%. Both are correct.
What total amount did the High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approve for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects (announced 26 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,115.67 crore
PIB (MHA): the HLC approved ₹1,115.67 crore — ₹1,000 crore for landslide mitigation and ₹115.67 crore for Civil Defence training.
The ₹1,000-crore National Landslide Risk Mitigation project approved by the HLC in November 2024 is to be funded from which fund?
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Correct answer: C — National Disaster Mitigation Fund
PIB (MHA): the landslide proposal was considered for funding from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF).
Consider the following statements about the HLC approvals announced on 26 November 2024: 1. The National Landslide Risk Mitigation project covers 15 States. 2. The Civil Defence training and capacity-building project covers only the North Eastern States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA): the landslide project covers 15 States, but the ₹115.67-crore Civil Defence project covers all States and UTs. Only 1 is correct.
Where was the main function marking 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution held on 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi
PIB: the main function was held in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, attended by the President, Vice-President, PM and Speaker.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950. 2. 26 November was formally declared Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) in 2010. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB: the Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950; the Government formally declared 26 November as Constitution Day in 2015, not 2010. Only 1 is correct.
Which of the following were released at the Samvidhan Sadan function on 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — A commemorative coin and stamp, and two books on the making of the Constitution
PIB: a commemorative coin and stamp for the 75th anniversary were released, along with the books 'Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse' and 'Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey'.
Under which edition of the nationwide Digital Life Certificate campaign did DLCs cross the one crore mark by 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — DLC Campaign 3.0
PIB (DoPPW): the milestone was reached in the ongoing nationwide DLC Campaign 3.0, held from 1 to 30 November 2024.
Of the one crore Digital Life Certificates generated by 26 November 2024 in DLC Campaign 3.0, roughly what share was generated through Face Authentication?
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Correct answer: B — More than 30%
PIB (DoPPW): 30,34,218 DLCs, i.e. more than 30%, were generated through Face Authentication.