Gujarat Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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What new feature was added to the National Gopal Ratna Awards from 2024?
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Correct answer: D — A special award for North Eastern Region States in all three categories
PIB (DAHD): from this year the Department incorporated a special award for NER States in all three categories of the National Gopal Ratna Awards.
What is the cash prize for the first rank under the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹5 lakh
PIB (DAHD): the award carries ₹5 lakh for 1st rank, ₹3 lakh for 2nd, ₹2 lakh for 3rd and ₹2 lakh for the NER special award.
Which edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil concluded on 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Fourth
PIB (Defence): the fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil 24 concluded on 21 Nov 2024.
Since which year has the coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil been held?
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Correct answer: C — 2018
PIB (Defence): since its inception in 2018, Sea Vigil has played a pivotal role in India's coastal defence preparedness.
According to the official release on Sea Vigil 24, what is the length of India's coastline covered by the exercise?
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Correct answer: A — 11,098 km
PIB (Defence): Sea Vigil 24 spanned the entirety of India's 11,098 km coastline and its EEZ of 2.4 million sq km.
PM Modi's November 2024 visit to Guyana was the first by an Indian Prime Minister in how many years?
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Correct answer: A — 56 years
PIB (PMO): this is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Guyana in 56 years.
Under an MoU signed during PM Modi's visit to Guyana, which Indian entity is to work on deploying a UPI-like real-time payment system in Guyana?
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Correct answer: D — NPCI International Payments Ltd
PIB (list of outcomes): the MoU between NPCI International Payments Ltd and Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is for enabling deployment of a UPI-like system in Guyana.
Consider the following MoUs signed during PM Modi's visit to Guyana in November 2024: 1. An MoU between HLL Lifecare Ltd and Guyana's Ministry of Health for implementing the Jan Aushadhi scheme (PMBJP). 2. An MoU between Guyana's National Defence Institute and Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (list of outcomes): both MoUs are among the ten signed during the visit.
'Sanyukt Vimochan 2024', concluded on 19 November 2024, is what kind of exercise?
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Correct answer: A — Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise
PIB (Defence): Sanyukt Vimochan 2024 was the Multilateral Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise.
Which formation of the Indian Army conducted 'Sanyukt Vimochan 2024' at Ahmedabad and Porbandar?
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Correct answer: C — Konark Corps
PIB (Defence): the exercise was conducted by the Konark Corps of the Southern Command.
Consider the following about 'Sanyukt Vimochan 2024': 1. Its tabletop exercise was themed on an earthquake in the Kutch region. 2. Officials from nine friendly foreign countries attended. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (Defence): the tabletop exercise theme was 'Cyclone in the Coastal Region of Gujarat', so 1 is wrong; 15 officials from nine friendly foreign countries attended.
Where was the 50th All India Police Science Conference, addressed by Amit Shah on 19 November 2024, held?
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Correct answer: B — Gandhinagar
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah addressed the 50th All India Police Science Conference as chief guest in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Consider the following areas named by Amit Shah at the 50th All India Police Science Conference, in which law enforcement must stay ahead of criminals: 1. Misuse of the dark web 2. Illegal drone use Which of the above is/are among them?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MHA): the five areas are cybercrime, infiltration, prevention of illegal drone use, narcotics and misuse of the dark web.
In which district of Assam is Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd (TSAT) setting up its semiconductor unit?
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Correct answer: B — Morigaon
PIB: the TSAT semiconductor unit is at Morigaon, Assam.
The Semicon India programme was launched in 2021 with what financial outlay?
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Correct answer: C — ₹76,000 crore
PIB: Semicon India was launched in 2021 with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore. ₹27,000 crore is the Morigaon unit's investment.
Consider the following about the TSAT semiconductor unit at Morigaon, Assam: 1. It involves an investment of ₹27,000 crore. 2. It is expected to produce up to 48 million chips per week. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB: the investment is ₹27,000 crore, and the output is up to 48 million chips per day, not per week. So only 1 is correct.
By what percentage did the all-India average retail price of tomato fall between 14 October and 14 November 2024, as per the Department of Consumer Affairs?
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Correct answer: B — 22.4%
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the price fell from ₹67.50/kg to ₹52.35/kg, a 22.4% decline. The almost 50% fall was in Azadpur mandi modal prices.
As per the third advance estimate cited by the Department of Consumer Affairs in November 2024, India's tomato production in 2023-24 was:
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Correct answer: D — 213.20 lakh tonnes
PIB (Consumer Affairs): 213.20 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, 4% more than 204.25 lakh tonnes in 2022-23.
Modal prices of tomato fell by almost 50% between 14 October and 14 November 2024 at which mandi, as per the Department of Consumer Affairs?
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Correct answer: A — Azadpur
PIB (Consumer Affairs): modal prices at Azadpur mandi fell from ₹5,883 to ₹2,969 per quintal.
About how much methamphetamine was seized off Gujarat in the joint NCB-Navy-ATS operation of 15 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 700 kg
PIB (MHA): a vessel with about 700 kg of methamphetamine was intercepted in India's territorial waters.
The November 2024 methamphetamine seizure off Gujarat was part of which NCB operation?
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Correct answer: A — Operation Sagar-Manthan
PIB (MHA): the seizure came under Operation 'Sagar-Manthan', launched by NCB earlier in the year with the Navy, Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS.
On 11 November 2024, PM Modi addressed the 200th year celebrations of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir located in:
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Correct answer: D — Vadtal, Gujarat
PIB (PMO): the PM participated in the 200th anniversary celebration of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Vadtal, Gujarat.
How did the PM participate in the Vadtal Swaminarayan Mandir's 200th year celebrations on 11 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Through video conferencing
PIB (PMO): the PM addressed the gathering through video conferencing.
The commemorative stamp on Dada Bhagwan released on 10 November 2024 marked which Janma Jayanti?
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Correct answer: B — 117th
PIB (Communications): the stamp was released during the 117th Janma Jayanti of Dada Bhagwan on 10 November.
Dada Bhagwan, on whom India Post released a stamp in November 2024, was born as:
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Correct answer: A — Ambalal Muljibhai Patel
PIB (Communications): the stamp commemorates Ambalal Muljibhai Patel, widely revered as Dada Bhagwan. (Deepakbhai Desai was present at the release.)
Where was the commemorative stamp on Dada Bhagwan released on 10 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Navlakhi Ground, Vadodara
PIB (Communications): the stamp was released at Navlakhi Ground, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Dada Bhagwan is celebrated for founding which spiritual path?
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Correct answer: C — Akram Vignan
PIB (Communications): Dada Bhagwan is celebrated for founding Akram Vignan.
Vadtal, where a stamp on the Vadtal Dham Dwishatabdi Mahotsav was released on 9 November 2024, is in which district of Gujarat?
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Correct answer: C — Kheda
PIB (Communications): the stamp was released at Vadtal, district Kheda, Gujarat.
The Vadtal Dham commemorative stamp (November 2024) shows the temple shaped like a lotus with:
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Correct answer: B — Nine golden domes
PIB (Communications): the stamp features the Vadtal Dham temple, shaped like a lotus with nine golden domes.
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.
How many rooms does the Yatri Bhawan inaugurated by Amit Shah at Salangpur on 31 October 2024 have?
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Correct answer: A — 1,100
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: the Yatri Bhawan has 1,100 rooms and was built at a cost of ₹200 crore.
The Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple, where a Yatri Bhawan was inaugurated on 31 October 2024, is in which place?
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Correct answer: D — Salangpur
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple in Salangpur, Gujarat.
According to the MHA release, the Salangpur Yatri Bhawan was inaugurated on the occasion of:
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Correct answer: C — Narak Chaturdashi
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: the Yatri Bhawan was inaugurated on the occasion of Narak Chaturdashi.
Where did the PM inaugurate the country's biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — AIIMS, New Delhi
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: the PM inaugurated the biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra of the country at AIIMS, New Delhi.
The Centre of Excellence at NIPER Guwahati, whose foundation stone was laid on 29 October 2024, focuses on:
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Correct answer: A — Phytopharmaceuticals
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: NIPER Ahmedabad — medical devices; Hyderabad — bulk drugs; Guwahati — phytopharmaceuticals; Mohali — anti-bacterial and anti-viral drug discovery.
Consider the following about the PLI-scheme units inaugurated by the PM on 29 October 2024: 1. One unit is at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. 2. One unit is at Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: the five PLI projects are at Vapi (Gujarat), Hyderabad (Telangana), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) and Nalagarh (Himachal Pradesh).
Where is the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft, inaugurated on 28 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Vadodara
PIB (MoD), 28 Oct 2024: the complex is at the TASL campus in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Consider the following about the C-295 facility inaugurated in Vadodara: 1. It is the first private-sector Final Assembly Line for military aircraft in India. 2. It was built by Tata Advanced Systems in collaboration with Airbus Spain. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoD), 28 Oct 2024: the facility is the first private sector Final Assembly Line for military aircraft in the country; MEA's list of outcomes says it was built by Tata Advanced Systems in collaboration with Airbus Spain.
How many C-295 aircraft are to be manufactured in India under the programme?
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Correct answer: D — 40
MEA joint statement (PIB), 28 Oct 2024: the plant will roll out the first Made in India C295 in 2026, out of a total of 40 aircraft to be manufactured in India.
How many C-295 aircraft is Airbus Spain delivering to India in fly-away condition?
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Correct answer: B — 16
PIB (PMO), 28 Oct 2024: Airbus Spain is delivering 16 aircraft in fly-away condition, of which 6 have already been delivered to the IAF.
According to the MoD, by when is the first Made-in-India C-295 expected to be rolled out from Vadodara?
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Correct answer: B — September 2026
PIB (MoD), 28 Oct 2024: First Made-in-India C-295 expected to be rolled out by September 2026.
What was the value of the projects the PM launched in Amreli, Gujarat, on 28 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Over ₹4,900 crore
PIB (PMO), 28 Oct 2024: projects worth over Rs 4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat.
Which water body did the PM inaugurate in Amreli on 28 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mata Sarovar
PIB (PMO), 28 Oct 2024: the PM mentioned inaugurating Bharat Mata Sarovar in Amreli earlier that day.
Which city won 'City with the Best Public Transport System' at Urban Mobility India 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Bhubaneswar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Bhubaneswar wins the 'City with the Best Public Transport System' at the 17th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2024.
Which city won 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System' at UMI 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Srinagar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Srinagar wins 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System'.
Which city was announced as the venue of the 18th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition (2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Gurugram
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Manohar Lal announced Gurugram, Haryana, as the venue of the 18th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2025.
Where was the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition 2024 held?
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Correct answer: B — Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: the three-day 17th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2024 was held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Which State won the first prize in the best State category of the 5th National Water Awards, 2023, conferred on 22 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Odisha
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: Odisha won the first prize in the best State category; Uttar Pradesh was second; Gujarat and Puducherry were jointly third.
In the best State category of the 5th National Water Awards, 2023, which two jointly took the third position?
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Correct answer: C — Gujarat and Puducherry
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: Gujarat and Puducherry won the third position jointly in the best State category.
How many winners, including joint winners, were awarded at the 5th National Water Awards, 2023, and across how many categories?
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Correct answer: B — 38 winners, 9 categories
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: 38 winners, including joint winners, across 09 categories were awarded.
Where was the 14th All India Home Guards and Civil Defence Conference, addressed by Amit Shah on 22 October 2024, held?
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Correct answer: C — Gandhinagar
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: Amit Shah addressed the 14th All India Home Guards and Civil Defence Conference in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
At the 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival (20 October 2024), Sarbananda Sonowal announced two new lighthouses on Odisha's coast at:
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Correct answer: A — Chaumuck and Dhamra
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: two new lighthouses, one at Chaumuck at Narayanpur in Balasore district and another at Dhamra in Bhadrak district.
The 'New Kalwan Lighthouse' dedicated to the nation on 20 October 2024 is located in:
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Correct answer: C — Jamnagar, Gujarat
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: Sonowal dedicated the 'New Kalwan Lighthouse' in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to the nation.
According to Sarbananda Sonowal (20 October 2024), lighthouse tourism in India has grown by how much since 2014?
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Correct answer: B — More than 400%
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: 'Lighthouse Tourism soared by more than 400% since 2014.'
The National Maritime Heritage Complex, on which PM Modi wrote a LinkedIn post on 15 October 2024, is being developed at:
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Correct answer: D — Lothal
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: PM wrote a post on LinkedIn elaborating on the advantages of developing a National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal in Gujarat.
From which fund did the PM approve ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh per deceased for the Kaithal and Mehsana incidents on 12 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF)
PIB (12 Oct 2024): an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased; Rs. 50,000 for the injured.
The mortal remains of ICG pilot Commandant Rakesh Kumar Rana, reported retrieved on 11 October 2024, were found off which coast?
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Correct answer: B — Porbandar
PIB (11 Oct 2024): the remains were retrieved approximately 55 km south-west off the coast of Porbandar.
The National Maritime Heritage Complex approved by the Union Cabinet on 9 October 2024 is being developed at:
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Correct answer: C — Lothal
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Cabinet approved development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat.
Which Union Ministry is setting up the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) is setting up a world class NMHC at Lothal.
About how many jobs are expected to be created in the development of the NMHC project at Lothal?
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Correct answer: D — 22,000
PIB (9 Oct 2024): around 22,000 jobs are expected, with 15,000 direct and 7,000 indirect employment.
Consider the following statements about the NMHC at Lothal: 1. Phase 1A is to be developed through land subleasing/PPP. 2. The Light House Museum under Phase 1B will be funded by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. PIB (9 Oct 2024): Phases 1A and 1B are to be developed in EPC mode and Phase 2 through land subleasing/PPP; the Light House Museum under Phase 1B will be funded by DGLL.
Under which constitutional provision were three advocates appointed Judges of the Gujarat High Court by notification dated 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Article 217(1)
PIB Press Communiqué (8 Oct 2024): in exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217, the President, after consulting the CJI, appointed three advocates as Judges of the Gujarat High Court.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), which commenced India operations in October 2024, opened its office in:
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Correct answer: C — GIFT City, Gujarat
PIB (7 Oct 2024): ADIA, the UAE's largest sovereign wealth fund, has commenced its India operations after opening its office in the GIFT City.
What was the size of the foreign currency term loan announced by Power Finance Corporation on 4 October 2024, the largest-ever by an Indian PSU?
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Correct answer: B — USD 1.265 billion
PIB (4 Oct 2024): PFC closed the largest-ever foreign currency term loan from an Indian PSU amounting to USD 1.265 billion.
PFC's USD 1.265 billion term loan of October 2024 is denominated in which currencies?
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Correct answer: C — USD, EUR and JPY
PIB (4 Oct 2024): the floating rate loan is denominated in G3 currencies - USD, EUR and JPY - with a 5-year tenor.
At what cost was the new Police Commissioner's Office in Ahmedabad, inaugurated by Amit Shah on 3 October 2024, built?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 140 crore
PIB (3 Oct 2024): Amit Shah inaugurated a newly constructed Police Commissioner's Office in Ahmedabad, built at a cost of Rs 140 crore. Rs 919 crore was the value of the separate AMC and other projects.