Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Which edition of the International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium was held at IGNCA from 8 to 10 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 8th
PIB (Culture): IGNCA held the 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium from 8 to 10 November 2024.
IGNCA organised the 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium (November 2024) in collaboration with:
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Correct answer: D — Rays of Wisdom Society
PIB (Culture): IGNCA held the festival in collaboration with the 'Rays of Wisdom Society', supported by the Ministry of Culture.
Senior officers from the NHRIs of how many countries were to attend NHRC's ITEC programme of 11–16 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 8
PIB (NHRC): senior-level participants from NHRIs of 8 countries were to attend.
NHRC's November 2024 capacity building programme for NHRIs of the Global South was organised under which framework?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC), with the MEA
PIB (NHRC): NHRC, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, organised a six-day ITEC Executive Capacity Building Programme.
Where did Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar address the culmination of the MATES Silver Jubilee celebrations on 10 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat): he spoke as chief guest at the culmination of MATES Silver Jubilee celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
The Vice-President's address on 10 November 2024 marked which milestone of the Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society (MATES)?
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Correct answer: B — Silver Jubilee
PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat): it was the culmination of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of MATES.
Where did NHPC and NTPC jointly celebrate their 50th Raising Day on 9 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam
PIB (Power): NHPC and NTPC held a joint celebration at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 9 November 2024.
On 9 November 2024, NHPC and NTPC entered which jubilee year?
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Correct answer: B — Golden Jubilee
PIB (Power): they commemorated their 50th Raising Day and entry into the Golden Jubilee year.
The Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) was created by the DBT on 10 November 2023 by subsuming how many autonomous institutions?
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Correct answer: C — 14
PIB (DBT): BRIC was created by subsuming 14 autonomous institutions on 10 November 2023.
BRIC's first Foundation Day (9–10 November 2024) was celebrated at:
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Correct answer: A — BRIC-National Institute of Immunology
PIB (DBT): the first foundation day of BRIC was celebrated at BRIC-National Institute of Immunology (NII).
Who was the guest of honour and delivered the lecture at BRIC's first Foundation Day in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Amitabh Kant
PIB (DBT): G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant was guest of honour and delivered the foundation day lecture.
At its 9 November 2024 review, CAQM directed action against end-of-life vehicles defined as:
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Correct answer: C — Petrol over 15 years, diesel over 10 years
PIB (CAQM): intensified action to liquidate end-of-life vehicles — more than 15 years for petrol and 10 years for diesel vehicles.
Under GRAP Stage-I/II measures reiterated by CAQM in November 2024, construction and demolition projects not registered on the web portal must stop if the plot size exceeds:
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Correct answer: A — 500 sq m
PIB (CAQM): stop C&D projects with plot size more than 500 sq m not registered on the web portal.
The Indian Military Heritage Festival inaugurated in New Delhi on 8 November 2024 was its:
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Correct answer: D — 2nd edition
PIB (MoD): CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated the 2nd edition of the annual Indian Military Heritage Festival.
Project 'Shaurya Gatha', launched in November 2024 to promote India's military heritage through education and tourism, is an initiative of:
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Correct answer: A — Department of Military Affairs and USI of India
PIB (MoD): Project 'Shaurya Gatha' is an initiative of the Department of Military Affairs and the USI of India.
Who inaugurated the 2nd Indian Military Heritage Festival on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
PIB (MoD): Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated the festival in New Delhi.
The inaugural Annual Niche Technology Nexus (NTN-2024) seminar held by HQ IDS on 8 November 2024 focused on:
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Correct answer: D — Quantum and electronic warfare
PIB (MoD): HQ IDS conducted the first Annual Niche Technology Nexus Seminar on Quantum and Electronic Warfare.
HQ IDS conducted the NTN-2024 seminar in collaboration with:
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Correct answer: A — Centre for Joint Warfare Studies
PIB (MoD): HQ IDS, in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, conducted the inaugural NTN-2024 seminar.
Under the amended rules (November 2024), what is the environmental compensation per stubble-burning incident for a farmer with less than two acres?
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Correct answer: A — ₹5,000
PIB (MoEFCC): for land under two acres the EC was revised from ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 per incident.
For a farmer with more than five acres, the revised environmental compensation for stubble burning (November 2024) is:
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Correct answer: D — ₹30,000
PIB (MoEFCC): for land over five acres the EC was revised from ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 per incident.
Consider the following about the revised environmental compensation for stubble burning (November 2024): 1. The amendment rules were notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. For farmers with two acres or more but less than five acres, the rate is ₹10,000 per incident. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: MoEFCC notified the Amendment Rules on 6 November 2024 (G.S.R. 690(E)); the 2-to-under-5-acre rate went from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000. Both are correct.
The two-day Anti-Terrorism Conference-2024 inaugurated by Amit Shah on 7 November 2024 was organised by:
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Correct answer: A — National Investigation Agency
PIB (MHA): the conference was organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in New Delhi.
According to the Home Minister on 7 November 2024, the NIA's conviction rate in UAPA cases is around:
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Correct answer: B — 95%
PIB (MHA): NIA has succeeded in achieving a conviction rate of around 95% in UAPA cases.
By how much did the Home Minister say terrorist incidents have reduced in the past decade (7 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — 70%
PIB (MHA): due to steps against terrorism, terrorist incidents have reduced by 70% in the past decade.
At the Anti-Terrorism Conference-2024, Amit Shah said the MHA will soon formulate:
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Correct answer: D — A National Counter-terrorism Policy and Strategy
PIB (MHA): the Ministry of Home Affairs will soon formulate a National Counter-terrorism Policy & Strategy to fight the entire ecosystem of terrorism.
On 7 November 2024, Piyush Goyal launched which anniversary celebrations of EEPC India?
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Correct answer: C — 70th year
PIB (Commerce): Piyush Goyal launched EEPC India's 70th year celebrations and unveiled its logo.
What engineering exports target by 2030 did the Commerce Minister cite for EEPC India in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — $300 billion
PIB (Commerce): 'EEPC India's target to achieve $300 bn exports by 2030 represents courage and conviction of new India.'
Who was the Chairman of EEPC India at its 70th year launch event in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Arun Kumar Garodia
PIB (Commerce): EEPC India Chairman Arun Kumar Garodia spoke at the event.
Under the MoU signed with the Labour Ministry on 7 November 2024, Cygnus Ujala Group will post vacancies on the NCS portal mainly in which sector?
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Correct answer: D — Healthcare
PIB (Labour): Cygnus will post healthcare vacancies and conduct hiring on the NCS portal.
As of October 2024, how many registered employers did the National Career Service portal have, according to the Labour Minister?
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Correct answer: A — Over 35 lakh
PIB (Labour): the NCS has over 35 lakh registered employers and more than 1.10 crore active job seekers as of October.
How many trainees nominated by the International Seabed Authority were felicitated at MoES on 6 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 21
PIB (MoES): Jitendra Singh felicitated 21 trainees nominated by the ISA on 6 November 2024.
The International Seabed Authority is headquartered in:
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Correct answer: D — Kingston, Jamaica
PIB (MoES): ISA, headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, was established in 1994 under UNCLOS.
Which two MoES institutions trained the ISA nominees felicitated in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — NIOT Chennai and NCPOR Goa
PIB (MoES): the trainings were conducted by NIOT, Chennai, and NCPOR, Goa.
The International Seabed Authority was established in 1994 under:
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Correct answer: D — The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
PIB (MoES): ISA was established in 1994 under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The India–US Military Cooperation Group meeting held at the Manekshaw Centre on 5–6 November 2024 was its:
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Correct answer: A — 21st edition
PIB (MoD): the 21st edition of the India–US MCG meeting was held from 5 to 6 November 2024 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Who co-chaired the 21st India–US Military Cooperation Group meeting for India?
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Correct answer: C — CISC Lt Gen JP Mathew
PIB (MoD): it was co-chaired by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lt Gen JP Mathew (India) and Lt Gen Joshua M Rudd, Deputy Commander, US INDOPACOM.
The 3rd Indian Space Conclave held in New Delhi in November 2024 was organised by:
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Correct answer: A — Indian Space Association (ISpA)
PIB (Communications): the 3rd Indian Space Conclave was organised by the Indian Space Association (ISpA), a non-profit industry body.
What was the theme of the first Asian Buddhist Summit held in New Delhi in November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Role of Buddha Dhamma in strengthening Asia
PIB (Culture): the summit was themed 'Role of Buddha Dhamma in strengthening Asia'.
The first Asian Buddhist Summit (5 November 2024) was organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with:
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Correct answer: C — International Buddhist Confederation
PIB (President's Secretariat): the summit was organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC).
Participants from how many countries attended the first Asian Buddhist Summit in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 32
PIB (Culture): the summit saw participation from 32 countries with over 160 international participants.
Which book on the Supreme Court did President Murmu release on 5 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Justice for Nation: Reflections on 75 years of the Supreme Court of India
PIB (President's Secretariat): one of the three publications was 'Justice for Nation: Reflections on 75 years of the Supreme Court of India'.
Consider the following about the Supreme Court publications released on 5 November 2024: 1. One maps prison manuals and measures for decongestion of prisons. 2. One reports on the working of legal aid cells in law schools. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the publications included 'Prisons in India: Mapping Prison Manuals and Measures for Reformation and Decongestion' and 'Legal Aid Through Law Schools: A Report on Working of Legal Aid Cells in India'. Both are correct.
Where did folk singer Sharda Sinha die on 5 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — AIIMS, New Delhi
Economic Times and The Tribune (PTI): Sharda Sinha, undergoing treatment at AIIMS-Delhi, died on 5 November 2024 at 9.20 pm.
Sharda Sinha, who died in November 2024, was especially associated with songs of which festival, as noted by the PM?
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Correct answer: D — Chhath
PIB (PMO): the PM said the melodious songs of Sharda Sinha associated with the great festival of Chhath would always resonate.
Under Project Digital Coast Guard, where is the Disaster Recovery Data Centre planned?
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Correct answer: C — New Mangalore, Karnataka
PIB (MoD): Project DCG includes a Tier-III Data Centre in New Delhi and a Disaster Recovery Data Centre at New Mangalore, Karnataka.
Which organisation is executing Project Digital Coast Guard?
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Correct answer: D — Telecommunications Consultants India Limited
PIB (MoD): Project DCG is being executed by Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL).
The seventh session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly (4 November 2024) had representatives from how many Member countries?
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Correct answer: A — 103
PIB (MNRE): the seventh session had representatives from 103 Member and 17 Signatory countries.
Which country retained the Co-Presidency of the ISA Assembly for 2024–26 after a contest with Grenada?
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Correct answer: B — France
PIB (MNRE): France won the contested Co-Presidency against Grenada; India retained the Presidency.
Consider the following about the ISA Assembly elections of November 2024: 1. India was the sole contender for the post of President. 2. Vice Presidents were elected from ISA's four regional groups. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MNRE): India was the sole contender for President; Vice Presidents were elected two each from the four regional groups (Africa; Asia and the Pacific; Europe and Others; Latin America and the Caribbean).
Who was selected as the third Director General of the International Solar Alliance in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Ashish Khanna
PIB (MNRE): the ISA announced the selection of Ashish Khanna (India) as its third Director General.
Ashish Khanna succeeds which Director General, who has led the ISA since 2021?
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Correct answer: D — Ajay Mathur
PIB (MNRE): outgoing Director General Ajay Mathur has led the ISA since 2021.
According to President Murmu (4 November 2024), what percentage of Air Traffic Controllers in India are women?
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Correct answer: C — 15 percent
PIB (President's Secretariat): 15 percent of Air Traffic Controllers are women; 11% of flight dispatchers and 9% of aerospace engineers are women.
President Murmu's interaction with women achievers in aviation (November 2024) was held under which initiative?
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Correct answer: A — The President with the People
PIB (President's Secretariat): the interaction was part of 'The President with the People' initiative, which aims to establish a deeper connect with people.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where did PM Narendra Modi celebrate Diwali with security personnel on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Lakki Nala, Sir Creek area, Kutch
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the PM celebrated Diwali with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala in the Sir Creek area of Kutch, Gujarat.
In his Diwali address at Kutch on 31 October 2024, by how much did the PM say India's defence exports had increased over the past decade?
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Correct answer: D — Thirtyfold
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: defence exports increased thirtyfold over the past decade.
On the night of 31 October 2024, PM Modi met the President and which Vice President to convey Diwali greetings?
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Correct answer: B — Jagdeep Dhankhar
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the PM met President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and conveyed Diwali greetings.
According to the Union Home Minister's release of 31 October 2024, which birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was marked that day?
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Correct answer: B — 149th
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: Amit Shah paid tribute to Sardar Patel 'on the occasion of his 149th birth anniversary today'.
On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2024, the PM said Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year, starting that day, would be celebrated across the country for how long?
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Correct answer: D — Two years
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: 'Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year, starting today, will be celebrated as a festival across the country for the next 2 years.'
The PM said the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2024 programme at Ekta Nagar gave a 'place of pride' to which fort?
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Correct answer: A — Raigad
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: 'I am glad that this year's Rashtriya Ekta Diwas programme gave a place of pride to Raigad.' The image of Raigad Fort of Maharashtra was visible in Ekta Nagar.
Consider the following about 31 October 2024: 1. At the Statue of Unity, the PM administered the Ekta Diwas pledge and witnessed the Ekta Diwas Parade. 2. President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Sardar Patel at Rashtrapati Bhavan and visited Sardar Patel Chowk in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the PM administered the pledge and witnessed the parade at Kevadia; the President paid tributes at Rashtrapati Bhavan and visited Sardar Patel Chowk.
Where did the Ministry of Steel hold its day-long Chintan Shivir on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
PIB (Steel), 31 Oct 2024: the Ministry of Steel conducted a Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Consider the following about the Chintan Shivir of 31 October 2024: 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Heavy Industries. 2. It was a three-day event held in Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: it was a day-long Chintan Shivir organised by the Ministry of Steel at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi; both statements are wrong.