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The call for proposals for Centres of Excellence issued by MNRE on 4 November 2024 is under the R&D Scheme of which mission?
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Correct answer: A — National Green Hydrogen Mission
PIB (MNRE): proposals were invited for setting up Centres of Excellence under the R&D Scheme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
When did MNRE release the guidelines for implementing the R&D Scheme under the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
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Correct answer: B — 15 March 2024
PIB (MNRE): MNRE had earlier released guidelines for the R&D Scheme on 15 March 2024.
What is the outlay of the National Green Hydrogen Mission up to FY 2029-30?
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Correct answer: D — ₹19,744 crore
PIB (MNRE): the National Green Hydrogen Mission has an outlay of ₹19,744 crore up to FY 2029-30.
Which meeting of the Kendriya Hindi Samiti did Amit Shah chair in New Delhi on 4 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 32nd
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the 'Kendriya Hindi Samiti' in New Delhi.
Which dictionary did Amit Shah say will become the largest and most comprehensive dictionary in the world?
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Correct answer: A — Hindi Shabdsindhu
PIB (MHA): Shah said the 'Hindi Shabdsindhu' dictionary will become the largest and most comprehensive dictionary in the world.
At the Kendriya Hindi Samiti meeting (November 2024), Amit Shah said India is the only country in the world with how many classical languages?
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Correct answer: B — 11
PIB (MHA): 'India is the only country in the world which has 11 classical languages.'
What was the combined investment in the port projects Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated in Chennai on 4 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹187.33 crore
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the projects were launched with a combined investment of ₹187.33 crore.
The projects inaugurated by Sonowal on 4 November 2024 were at which two port entities?
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Correct answer: A — Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the projects were at the Chennai Port Authority (ChPA) and Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL).
Almora, where a road accident occurred in November 2024 for which the PM announced ex-gratia, is in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Uttarakhand
PIB (PMO): the PM condoled the loss of lives in the road accident in Almora, Uttarakhand.
What ex-gratia from the PMNRF was announced for each person injured in the Almora road accident (November 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — ₹50,000
PIB (PMO): ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased; the injured would be given ₹50,000.
By what percentage did India reduce TB incidence from 2015 to 2023, as recognised by the WHO and lauded by the PM in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 17.7%
PIB (PMO): the WHO recognised India's progress in reducing tuberculosis by 17.7% from 2015 to 2023.
Which organisation recognised India's 17.7% reduction in TB incidence (2015–2023), as cited by the PM on 3 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — World Health Organisation
PIB (PMO): the recognition of India's progress in reducing TB was by the World Health Organisation.
With whom did CDS Gen Anil Chauhan sign a memorandum on defence cooperation during his visit to Algeria (31 October–3 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — Gen Said Chanegriha
PIB (Defence): Gen Chauhan and his counterpart General of Army Said Chanegriha, Chief of Staff of the Algerian People's National Army, signed the memorandum.
The Algerian military parade of 1 November 2024, attended during the CDS's visit, marked which anniversary of Algeria's Revolution?
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Correct answer: D — 70th
PIB (Defence): the parade and events of 1 November 2024 marked the 70th anniversary of Algeria's Glorious Revolution.
Consider the following about CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's visit to Algeria: 1. The visit lasted from 31 October to 3 November 2024. 2. The CDS said India has re-established its Defence Wing in Algeria. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Defence): the visit was from 31 Oct to 03 Nov 2024, and the CDS said 'India has re-established its Defence Wing in Algeria'.
Assam's 'Bhasha Gaurav Saptah' (November 2024) celebrated which language being conferred Classical Language status?
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Correct answer: B — Assamese
PIB (PMO): the PM highlighted people's enthusiasm on Assamese being conferred Classical Language status.
Consider the following about Bhasha Gaurav Saptah (November 2024): 1. It is a week-long celebration of Assam's linguistic heritage. 2. PM Modi urged Assamese people outside Assam to participate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): Bhasha Gaurav Saptah is a weeklong celebration of Assam's rich linguistic heritage; the PM wrote 'I also urge Assamese people outside Assam to participate.'
After the Kedarnath portals closed on 3 November 2024, Lord Shiva's idol left for its winter abode at:
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Correct answer: B — Ukhimath
The Tribune / Economic Times (PTI, 3 Nov 2024): the idols left for their winter abodes of Ukhimath (Kedarnath) and Kharsali (Yamunotri).
What is the winter abode of Goddess Yamuna after the Yamunotri portals close?
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Correct answer: D — Kharsali
The Tribune / Economic Times (PTI): goddess Yamuna left in a palanquin for her winter abode of Kharsali.
As reported when Kedarnath closed on 3 November 2024, on which date were the Badrinath portals to close for winter?
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Correct answer: C — 17 November
The Tribune / Economic Times (PTI, 3 Nov 2024): Badrinath will be closed on November 17.
How much paddy had FCI and state agencies procured in Punjab in KMS 2024-25 as of 2 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 85.41 LMT
PIB (Food & Public Distribution): of 90.69 LMT arrivals, 85.41 LMT had been procured by state agencies and FCI as of 2 November 2024.
At what MSP per quintal was Grade 'A' paddy procured in Punjab in KMS 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2,320
PIB (Food & Public Distribution): paddy is being purchased at MSP of ₹2,320 for Grade 'A' paddy.
Consider the following about paddy procurement in Punjab for KMS 2024-25: 1. Procurement commenced on 1 October 2024. 2. The Centre fixed an estimated procurement target of 158 LMT. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Food & Public Distribution): procurement began on 1 October 2024 (statement 1 correct); the estimated target is 185 LMT, not 158 LMT (statement 2 wrong).
What is the name of the mascot unveiled on Coal India Limited's 50th Foundation Day (3 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — Angara
PIB (Coal): G Kishan Reddy launched the Golden Jubilee logo and unveiled the mascot 'Angara'.
Coal India Limited celebrated its 50th Foundation Day at its headquarters in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Kolkata
PIB (Coal): CIL marked its 50th Foundation Day at the CIL Headquarters in Kolkata.
In which year was the Coal Mines Special Provision (CMSP) Act enacted, as recalled at CIL's 50th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: B — 2015
PIB (Coal): the CMSP Act was enacted in 2015 to augment coal production through transparent allocation of coal mines via auction.
Since when has Stage II of the revised GRAP been in force in the entire NCR, as reported in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 22 October 2024
PIB (Environment/CAQM): Stage I has been in force since 15.10.2024 and Stage II since 22.10.2024 in the entire NCR.
The revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR is implemented by which body?
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Correct answer: B — Commission for Air Quality Management
PIB: the revised GRAP is implemented by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas.
On average, how many mechanical road sweeping machines were deployed daily in Delhi alone under GRAP during 15–31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 81
PIB: in Delhi alone on an average 81 MRSMs were deployed daily (36 in Haryana and UP); around 600 water sprinklers and anti-smog guns each were also deployed.
In November 2024, PM Modi congratulated whom on election as the President of Botswana?
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Correct answer: B — Duma Boko
PIB (PMO): the PM congratulated Mr. Duma Boko on his election as the President of Botswana.
Duma Boko, congratulated by PM Modi on 3 November 2024, was elected President of which country?
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Correct answer: D — Botswana
PIB (PMO): Duma Boko was elected President of Botswana.
Which Foundation Day of Assam Medical College & Hospital was marked on 3 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 78th
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): Sonowal attended the 78th Foundation Day of Assam Medical College & Hospital (and the 62nd of Dibru College).
Assam Medical College & Hospital and Dibru College, whose foundation days Sonowal attended on 3 November 2024, are in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Dibrugarh
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): Sonowal attended both foundation days as chief guest in Dibrugarh, Assam.
The 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' programme (November 2024) is inspired by which festival?
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Correct answer: A — Chennai's Margazhi Festival
PIB (Culture): the 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' programme is inspired by Chennai's revered Margazhi Festival.
'Kaveri Meets Ganga' is the first programme in which festival series of the Ministry of Culture?
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Correct answer: B — Amrit Parampara
PIB (Culture): the 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' programme is the first in the Amrit Parampara series.
On which dates was the 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' programme held in Delhi?
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Correct answer: D — 2–5 November 2024
PIB (Culture): the 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' programme was held from 2nd to 5th November 2024.
How many elephants died in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, prompting a central enquiry announced on 2 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Ten
PIB (Environment): the WCCB constituted a team to enquire into the death of ten elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Which central body constituted a team to enquire into the elephant deaths in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (November 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
PIB (Environment): the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) of the Environment Ministry constituted the enquiry team.
The five-member committee formed by Madhya Pradesh to enquire into the Bandhavgarh elephant deaths is headed by:
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Correct answer: B — APCCF (Wildlife)
PIB (Environment): the five-member state committee is headed by APCCF (Wildlife).
According to Rajnath Singh (2 November 2024), India's defence exports crossed what record figure in FY 2023-24?
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Correct answer: C — ₹21,000 crore
PIB (Defence): defence exports, around ₹600 crore ten years ago, crossed a record ₹21,000 crore in FY 2023-24.
At IIT Kanpur in November 2024, Rajnath Singh said defence exports will reach what level by 2029-30?
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Correct answer: B — ₹50,000 crore
PIB (Defence): he expressed confidence that defence exports will reach ₹50,000 crore by 2029-30.
Consider the following about the IIT Kanpur event of 2 November 2024: 1. It marked the 65th Foundation Day of IIT Kanpur. 2. MoUs signed included IIT Kanpur's collaborations with BEML and HAL. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Defence): Rajnath Singh addressed the 65th Foundation Day of IIT Kanpur, where MoUs included IIT Kanpur's collaborations with BEML and HAL.
Who inaugurated the 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' programme at Kartavya Path on 2 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Dr S. Jaishankar
PIB (Culture): External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar inaugurated 'Kaveri Meets Ganga', the first programme under the Amrit Parampara series.
Besides Kartavya Path, where else was the 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' programme (2–5 November 2024) held in Delhi?
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Correct answer: D — CCRT Dwarka
PIB (Culture): the festival started on 2 November 2024 at Kartavya Path and CCRT Dwarka.
After the Gangotri portals closed on 2 November 2024, the idol of Goddess Ganga was taken for winter worship to:
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Correct answer: D — Mukhba
Deccan Chronicle (PTI, 2 Nov 2024): the idol of Goddess Ganga left in a palanquin for Mukhba, where she will be worshipped for the whole of winter.
On the occasion of which festival were the Gangotri portals closed on 2 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Annakoot
AIR and Deccan Chronicle (2 Nov 2024): the portals were closed at 12.14 pm on the occasion of the Annakoot festival.
Gangotri Dham, whose portals closed on 2 November 2024, is in which district of Uttarakhand?
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Correct answer: C — Uttarkashi
AIR (2 Nov 2024): Gangotri Dham is in Uttarkashi district.
The Field Gun Factory, Kanpur, visited by Rajnath Singh on 2 November 2024, is a unit of which DPSU?
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Correct answer: A — Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited
PIB (Defence): the Field Gun Factory, Kanpur is a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL).
Which of the following was NOT among the three Kanpur-based DPSUs that briefed Rajnath Singh on 2 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Munitions India Limited
PIB (Defence): the CMDs of AWEIL, Troop Comforts India Limited and Gliders India Limited briefed him; Munitions India Limited was not among them.
The Field Gun Factory, Kanpur specialises in manufacturing:
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Correct answer: D — Barrel and breech assemblies of artillery guns
PIB (Defence): the Field Gun Factory specialises in manufacturing barrel and breech assemblies of various artillery guns.
Which session of the ILO Governing Body was held in Geneva from 28 October to 7 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 352nd
PIB (Labour): the 352nd Governing Body meeting of the ILO is being held at Geneva from 28 October to 7 November 2024.
At the ILO Governing Body (November 2024), India said how many people escaped multidimensional poverty in the last nine years?
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Correct answer: C — 248 million
PIB (Labour): 248 million individuals escaped multidimensional poverty in the last 9 years, as measured by the multidimensional poverty index.
Which ILO flagship report, cited by India in November 2024, points to a doubling of social protection coverage in India?
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Correct answer: A — World Social Protection Report 2024–26
PIB (Labour): the ILO's flagship World Social Protection Report 2024–26 points out the doubling of social protection coverage in India.
The Yonex Sunrise All India Sub Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament, whose winners Sonowal felicitated on 2 November 2024, was held in:
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Correct answer: C — Dibrugarh
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the tournament was held in Dibrugarh, Assam, organised by the Dibrugarh District Sports Association.
When was the Yonex Sunrise All India Sub Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament held in Dibrugarh in 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 25–30 October
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the tournament was held from October 25 to 30.
How much area did Indian Railways' Swachhata Pakhwada 2024 cover, as reported in November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 45.20 crore sq m
PIB (Railways): the cleanliness drive covered 45.20 crore square metres of area during this year's Swachhata Pakhwada.
During which period did Indian Railways observe Swachhata Pakhwada in 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 1–15 October 2024
PIB (Railways): Indian Railways observed Swachhata Pakhwada from 1 to 15 October 2024.
Where was the main Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha Festival 2024 (8–10 November) to be held?
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Correct answer: B — Karnataka State Open University Convocation Hall, Mysuru
PIB (Tourism): the main festival will be held from 8 to 10 November 2024 at the Karnataka State Open University Convocation Hall, Mysuru.
Rudrapatna in Karnataka, a venue of the Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha prequel events, is known as the:
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Correct answer: A — Cradle of Carnatic music
PIB (Tourism): Rudrapatna is known as the cradle of Carnatic music.
What was NMDC's iron ore production in October 2024, its best-ever October since inception?
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Correct answer: C — 4.07 MT
PIB (Steel): NMDC produced 4.07 MT and sold 4.03 MT of iron ore in October 2024, its best-ever October.
NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, is a Navratna PSU under which ministry?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Steel
PIB (Steel): NMDC is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Steel.
What is the 'appointed day' under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, marked each year as the formation day of Kerala, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh?
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Correct answer: C — 1 November 1956
States Reorganisation Act, 1956, s. 2(a): 'appointed day' means the 1st day of November, 1956. PIB carried the PM's greetings to these states on 1 Nov 2024.
Under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, Kerala was formed from Travancore-Cochin, Kasaragod taluk of South Kanara and which district?
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Correct answer: A — Malabar
States Reorganisation Act, 1956, s. 5: Kerala comprised Travancore-Cochin (minus territories transferred to Madras), Malabar district (excluding Laccadive and Minicoy) and Kasaragod taluk of South Kanara.
Kannada Rajyotsava marks 1 November 1956, when the States Reorganisation Act formed a new State known as:
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Correct answer: B — Mysore
States Reorganisation Act, 1956, s. 7: a new State to be known as the State of Mysore was formed from the appointed day (1 November 1956).
Under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, territories of Hyderabad were added to which State, which was then renamed Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: D — Andhra
States Reorganisation Act, 1956, s. 3: Hyderabad territories were added to the State of Andhra, which became known as the State of Andhra Pradesh.
Rajesh Kumar Singh, who took over as Defence Secretary on 1 November 2024, is a 1989-batch IAS officer of which cadre?
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Correct answer: A — Kerala
PIB (Defence): Rajesh Kumar Singh is a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre.
Whom did Rajesh Kumar Singh succeed as Defence Secretary in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Giridhar Aramane
PIB (Defence): Rajesh Kumar Singh succeeds Giridhar Aramane, a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
Before becoming Defence Secretary-designate in August 2024, Rajesh Kumar Singh was Secretary of which department?
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Correct answer: C — Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
PIB (Defence): he was Secretary, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, from 24 April 2023 to 20 August 2024.
Bibek Debroy, who passed away on 1 November 2024, was serving as:
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Correct answer: A — Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the PM
PIB (PMO): the PM condoled the passing of Dr Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.
At what age did Bibek Debroy pass away on 1 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 69
BusinessLine and Business Standard (1 Nov 2024): Debroy was 69.
Consider the following about Bibek Debroy: 1. He was Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. 2. He was a member of NITI Aayog until June 2019. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB, BusinessLine and Business Standard: he was Chairman of EAC-PM, and a member of NITI Aayog until June 2019.
Under which law was the State of Haryana formed on 1 November 1966?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966
Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966: s. 2(b) appointed day is 1 November 1966; s. 3 forms the State of Haryana from territories of the existing State of Punjab.
Besides Haryana, which new Union territory was formed on 1 November 1966 under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966?
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Correct answer: D — Chandigarh
Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, s. 4: a new Union territory to be known as Chandigarh was formed on and from the appointed day.
On which date was the State of Chhattisgarh created?
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Correct answer: C — 1 November 2000
PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat, 2025): the State of Chhattisgarh was created on 1st November 2000; the PM greeted it on its Foundation Day on 1 Nov 2024.
What was India's overall coal production in October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 84.45 MT
PIB (Coal): overall coal production in October 2024 reached 84.45 MT; dispatches were 82.89 MT; October 2023 production was 78.57 MT.
By what percentage did India's coal production in October 2024 grow over October 2023?
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Correct answer: B — 7.48%
PIB (Coal): production rose to 84.45 MT from 78.57 MT, an increase of 7.48% (dispatch grew 4.60%).
On which date did Coal India Limited come into being?
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Correct answer: A — 1 November 1975
PIB (Coal): CIL came into being on 1 November 1975 as an apex holding company of the nationalised coking and non-coking coal mines.
What was Coal India Limited's coal output in FY 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 773.6 MT
PIB (Coal): CIL ended FY 2024 with 773.6 MT output, an 8.7-fold growth over 89 MT in 1975-76.