Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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The stocktake visit that concluded in New Delhi on 6 December 2024 related to India's Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) with which country?
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Correct answer: D — Australia
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the 3-day stocktake visit for the India-Australia CECA concluded in New Delhi on 6th December 2024; the meeting was held from December 4th to 6th.
Where was the 10th round of India-Australia CECA negotiations held in August 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Sydney
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the stocktake visit followed the 10th round of negotiations held in Sydney from August 19th to 22nd, 2024.
What was the theme for the year emphasised by the Chief of the Air Staff at the Western Air Command Commanders' Conference held on 6-7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Bharatiya Vayu Sena - Sashakt, Saksham, Atmanirbhar
PIB (8 Dec 2024): the CAS emphasised the theme for this year 'Bharatiya Vayu Sena - Sashakt, Saksham, Atmanirbhar'; 'Mission, Integrity and Excellence' are the IAF's core values.
How many coal blocks were put on offer in the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched on 5 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 27
PIB (5 Dec 2024): G. Kishan Reddy launched the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions with a total of 27 coal blocks on offer.
Consider the following statements about the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched on 5 December 2024: 1. The blocks are spread across six states, including Arunachal Pradesh. 2. The blocks on offer include one coking coal mine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the 27 blocks are spread across Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh and include 1 coking coal mine. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
At the launch of the 11th coal auction round on 5 December 2024, the Coal Minister cited what target for coal gasification by 2030?
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Correct answer: B — 100 million tonnes
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the Rs 8,500 crore Financial Incentive Scheme for coal and lignite gasification is a step toward India's target of 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030.
Which King of Bhutan did Prime Minister Narendra Modi receive in New Delhi on 5 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
PIB (5 Dec 2024): Prime Minister Narendra Modi received His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and Her Majesty the Queen, Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, in New Delhi.
During the meeting of 5 December 2024, PM Modi and the King of Bhutan exchanged ideas on which initiative spearheaded by the King?
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Correct answer: D — Gelephu Mindfulness City
PIB (5 Dec 2024): the leaders exchanged ideas on the Gelephu Mindfulness City initiative, a project spearheaded by His Majesty to catalyse Bhutan's development and strengthen linkages with adjoining border areas in India.
India and Slovenia met on 5 December 2024 to finalise a science and technology Programme of Cooperation for which period?
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Correct answer: B — 2024–2029
PIB (5 Dec 2024): Dr Jitendra Singh and Slovenian Minister Dr Igor Papič met at Parliament House to finalise the Programme of Cooperation (PoC) for 2024–2029.
On 5 December 2024, SECI received the 3rd PSU Transformation Award in which category for its Firm and Dispatchable RE (FDRE) supply model?
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Correct answer: D — Innovative Product Development
PIB (6 Dec 2024): SECI bagged the 3rd PSU Transformation Award under the 'Innovative Product Development' category for FDRE supply to DISCOMs on a demand-following basis; the award was conferred on 5 December 2024 in New Delhi.
When the CAQM revoked GRAP Stages IV and III in NCR on 5 December 2024, what was Delhi's AQI recorded at 4 PM that day?
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Correct answer: D — 165 (Moderate)
PIB (5 Dec 2024): Delhi's AQI was recorded as 165 ('Moderate') on 05.12.2024 at 4:00 PM, after which the CAQM Sub-committee revoked GRAP Stages IV and III.
Who released NITI Aayog's 'Trade Watch Quarterly' in New Delhi on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Suman Bery
PIB (4 Dec 2024): NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Suman Bery released the publication on 4 December 2024 in New Delhi, in the presence of members Dr V K Saraswat and Dr Arvind Virmani and CEO B V R Subrahmanyam.
According to NITI Aayog's 'Trade Watch Quarterly' released on 4 December 2024, India's total trade in the April to June quarter stood at:
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Correct answer: D — $576 billion
PIB (4 Dec 2024): total trade stood at $576 billion in the quarter, registering a 5.45% year-on-year increase.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), which marked its 67th Foundation Day on 4 December 2024, is the apex anti-smuggling agency of:
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Correct answer: A — Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is the apex anti-smuggling agency of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC).
Which report was released at the DRI's 67th Foundation Day in New Delhi on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Smuggling in India Report 2023-24
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 and the DRI Bulletin for April–September 2024 were released at the 67th Foundation Day.
The Boilers Bill, 2024, passed by the Rajya Sabha on 4 December 2024, reviews which pre-constitution Act?
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Correct answer: C — Boilers Act, 1923
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the Boilers Act, 1923, a pre-constitution Act dealing with safety of life and property, is being reviewed through the new Boilers Bill, 2024.
Who moved the Boilers Bill, 2024 in the Rajya Sabha on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Piyush Goyal
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the Boilers Bill, 2024 was moved in the Rajya Sabha by Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, and was passed after discussion.
Under the Boilers Bill, 2024, passed by the Rajya Sabha on 4 December 2024, how many of the seven offences have been decriminalised?
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Correct answer: D — 3
PIB (4 Dec 2024): 3 out of 7 offences are decriminalised, and 'penalty' is converted to 'fine' in all non-criminal cases.
Which country's Foreign Minister, Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, did PM Narendra Modi receive in New Delhi on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Kuwait
PIB (4 Dec 2024): Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Foreign Minister of Kuwait Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya and thanked the Kuwaiti leadership for the welfare of Indian nationals.
On 3 December 2024, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards for Empowering Persons with Disabilities on how many individuals and institutions?
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Correct answer: B — 33
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the President conferred the National Awards on 33 exemplary individuals and institutions for Empowering Persons with Disabilities in New Delhi.
What was the theme of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024, as noted by the President on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the President noted this year's theme, 'Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future'.
According to the President on 3 December 2024, how many medals did Indian athletes win at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 29
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the President noted that while India secured only one medal in 2012, Indian athletes won 29 medals at this year's Paris Paralympics.
Consider the following statements made by the President at the National Awards ceremony on 3 December 2024: 1. India secured only one medal at the Paralympics in 2012. 2. The Rashtrapati Bhavan website is the country's first inclusive website, adhering to GIGW3 standards. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the President noted India secured only one medal in 2012, and that the Rashtrapati Bhavan website is the country's first inclusive website adhering to GIGW3 standards. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
Which Union Minister was present when the President conferred the National Awards for Empowering Persons with Disabilities on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Dr Virendra Kumar
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the ceremony witnessed the presence of Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar.
The 'Kadam Knee Joint', launched on 3 December 2024 among 16 initiatives for Divyangjan, was developed by:
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Correct answer: A — IIT Madras and SBMT
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the Kadam Knee Joint is an indigenous innovation developed by IIT Madras and SBMT, launched as a major leap in assistive technology.
The draft Standard Bharti Braille Code, introduced for public consultation on 3 December 2024, covers Braille scripts in how many Indian languages?
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Correct answer: C — 13
PIB (3 Dec 2024): a draft for standardised Braille scripts in 13 Indian languages was introduced for public consultation, ensuring compatibility with Unicode standards.
On 3 December 2024, DEPwD signed an MoU with which company to enhance employment for Divyangjan through the PM DAKSH portal's Divyangjan Rozgar Setu initiative?
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Correct answer: D — Infosys BPM
PIB (3 Dec 2024): an MoU with Infosys BPM was signed to enhance employment opportunities for Divyangjans through the PM DAKSH portal's Divyangjan Rozgar Setu initiative.
What was the total value of the five capital acquisition proposals cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Over Rs 21,772 crore
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the DAC under Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity for 05 capital acquisition proposals amounting to over Rs 21,772 crore.
How many New Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts for the Indian Navy did the DAC approve on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 31
PIB (3 Dec 2024): DAC granted AoN for the procurement of 31 New Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts (NWJFACs) for the Indian Navy.
Consider the following statements about the DAC approvals of 3 December 2024: 1. AoN was accorded for an Electronic Warfare Suite for Su-30 MKI aircraft. 2. AoN was accorded for 6 Advanced Light Helicopters for the Indian Army. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (3 Dec 2024): AoN was accorded for an Electronic Warfare Suite for Su-30 MKI aircraft, so statement 1 is correct. The 06 Advanced Light Helicopters are for the Indian Coast Guard, not the Army, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
Under which provision of the Constitution did the President appoint Justice Manmohan as a Judge of the Supreme Court on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Article 124(2)
PIB (3 Dec 2024): in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution, the President appointed Justice Manmohan as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Before his appointment to the Supreme Court on 3 December 2024, Justice Manmohan was Chief Justice of which High Court?
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Correct answer: C — High Court of Delhi
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the President appointed Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
On 3 December 2024, tributes were paid to which former President of India on his birth anniversary?
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Correct answer: B — Dr Rajendra Prasad
PIB (3 Dec 2024): President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
On 3 December 2024, the Rajya Sabha passed amendments to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act of which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1948
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the Prime Minister lauded the passing of amendments proposed to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act 1948 in the Rajya Sabha.
Which industry body organised the Partnership Summit 2024 whose inaugural session Piyush Goyal addressed in New Delhi on 2 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
PIB (2 Dec 2024): Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the inaugural session of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit 2024 in New Delhi.
Which of the following was NOT among the partner countries at the CII Partnership Summit 2024 held on 2 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Japan
PIB (2 Dec 2024): the partner countries were Italy, Israel, Bhutan, Bahrain, Algeria, Nepal, Senegal, South Africa, Myanmar, Qatar and Cambodia; Japan was not listed.
On 1 December 2024, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the 138th birth anniversary celebrations of which freedom-era figure at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi?
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Correct answer: B — Raja Mahendra Pratap
PIB (1 Dec 2024): the Vice-President addressed the 138th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Raja Mahendra Pratap at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, calling him a born diplomat, statesman, visionary and nationalist.
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.
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.
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.
At NAFSCOB's Diamond Jubilee on 26 November 2024, Amit Shah said the federation was established in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 1964
PIB (Cooperation): NAFSCOB was established in 1964 by Dr Dhananjayrao Ramchandra Gadgil and Maganbhai Patel; 2024 marks its Diamond Jubilee.
According to Amit Shah at the NAFSCOB Diamond Jubilee (26 November 2024), the government aims to open district cooperative banks in what share of districts in the next five years?
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Correct answer: B — 80%
PIB (Cooperation): the government aims to open district cooperative banks in 80 per cent of districts in the next five years.
Which report did PM Narendra Modi release at the Supreme Court's Constitution Day programme on 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary 2023-24
PIB: the PM released the Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary 2023-24 at the event organised by the Supreme Court.
Who was the Chief Justice of India present at the Supreme Court's Constitution Day programme on 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Sanjiv Khanna
PIB: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna attended; Justices B.R. Gavai and Surya Kant were also present.
What is the theme of the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025, launched by PM Modi on 25 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Cooperatives Build a Better World
PIB (PMO): the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025 has the theme 'Cooperatives Build a Better World'; 'Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All' is the conference theme.
Why was the ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 in New Delhi notable?
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Correct answer: C — It was the first time in the ICA's 130-year history that the conference was held in India
PIB (PMO): the ICA Global Cooperative Conference and General Assembly were held in India for the first time in the 130-year history of the International Cooperative Alliance, hosted by IFFCO.
On 25 November 2024, envoys of five nations presented credentials to President Droupadi Murmu. Which of the following countries was NOT among them?
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Correct answer: D — France
PIB (President's Secretariat): credentials were presented by the Ambassadors of Ethiopia, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Romania and the High Commissioner of Grenada. France was not among them.
Lachit Borphukan, whose 402nd birth anniversary was marked on 24 November 2024, led the Ahom army to victory in which battle?
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Correct answer: A — Battle of Saraighat (1671)
PIB (MoPSW): Lachit Borphukan is honoured as the hero of the 1671 Battle of Saraighat, where he led the Ahom army to victory against the Mughals.
The Battle of Saraighat, described by Sarbananda Sonowal on 24 November 2024 as one of the greatest river naval battles, was fought on which river?
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Correct answer: C — Brahmaputra
PIB (MoPSW): Sonowal said the Battle of Saraighat stands as one of the greatest naval battles fought on the waterways of the Brahmaputra.
According to the Government on 24 November 2024, the Winter Session of Parliament 2024 was scheduled to run between which dates?
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Correct answer: B — 25 November to 20 December 2024
PIB (Parliamentary Affairs): the session would commence on Monday, 25 November 2024 and may conclude on Friday, 20 December 2024.
Who chaired the Government's meeting with floor leaders of political parties on 24 November 2024, ahead of the Winter Session?
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Correct answer: C — Rajnath Singh
PIB (Parliamentary Affairs): the meeting was held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh; Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed the leaders.
Consider the following statements about the Winter Session 2024 briefing of 24 November 2024: 1. The session was to provide 19 sittings spread over 26 days. 2. The all-party meeting was attended by 42 leaders from 30 political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Parliamentary Affairs): the session provides 19 sittings over 26 days, and the meeting was attended by 42 leaders from 30 parties. Both are correct.
At Odisha Parba 2024 on 24 November 2024, the PM said the nation was celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of which leader, known as 'Utkal Kesari'?
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Correct answer: A — Hare Krishna Mehtab
PIB (PMO): the PM said the Government was celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of Utkal Kesari Hare Krishna Mehtab on a large scale.
According to the PM at Odisha Parba 2024, the Bali Jatra that concluded on 23 November 2024 was held on the banks of which river in Cuttack?
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Correct answer: D — Mahanadi
PIB (PMO): Bali Jatra was organised in a grand manner on the banks of the Mahanadi in Cuttack on Kartik Purnima and concluded the day before the event.
At Odisha Parba 2024, the PM named ports to be developed in Odisha. Which of the following was NOT among the ports he named?
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Correct answer: B — Paradip
PIB (PMO): the PM named Dhamra, Gopalpur, Astaranga, Palur and Subarnarekha. Paradip was not in the list he gave.