India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
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.
The museum dedicated at Tawang on 31 October 2024 in honour of Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing is named:
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Correct answer: B — Museum of Valour
PIB (MoD), 31 Oct 2024: Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing 'Museum of Valour' at Tawang.
From where did Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurate the 'Desh ka Vallabh' statue at Tawang on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 4 Corps Headquarters, Tezpur
PIB (MoD), 31 Oct 2024: the inauguration was carried out from 4 Corps Headquarters in Tezpur, Assam; bad weather prevented his visit to Tawang.
As stated by the Raksha Mantri on 31 October 2024, consider the following about Major Bob Khathing: 1. He led the peaceful integration of Tawang into India. 2. He established the Assam Rifles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoD), 31 Oct 2024: Khathing led the peaceful integration of Tawang and helped establish the Sashastra Seema Bal, Nagaland Armed Police and the Naga Regiment. The release does not credit him with establishing the Assam Rifles.
How many personnel were awarded the 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' for 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 463
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: the medal was awarded to 463 personnel of various States/UTs/CAPFs/CPOs for 2024.
The 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' was instituted by an MHA notification dated:
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Correct answer: B — 1 February 2024
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: instituted vide Ministry of Home Affairs' Notification dated 1st February, 2024.
Consider the following about the 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak': 1. It recognises excellent work in Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science. 2. It is announced every year on 15 August. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA), 31 Oct 2024: the four fields are Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science; the medal is announced on 31 October every year, Sardar Patel's birth anniversary.
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.
A South African Navy delegation visited Headquarters Sea Training from 21 to 31 October 2024. Under which Indian naval command is it?
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Correct answer: B — Southern Naval Command
PIB (Defence), 2 Nov 2024: the delegation visited Headquarters Sea Training (HQST) at Southern Naval Command from 21–31 Oct 24.
A nine-member delegation led by RAdm (JG) Nevielie Kurt Howell visited India's Headquarters Sea Training in October 2024. Which navy did it represent?
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Correct answer: D — South African Navy
PIB (Defence), 2 Nov 2024: a nine-member delegation from the South African Navy (SAN) led by RAdm (JG) Nevielie Kurt Howell visited HQST from 21–31 Oct 24.
T P Gopalan (TPG) Nambiar, who died on 31 October 2024, was the founder of which business group?
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Correct answer: A — BPL Group
BusinessLine and The New Indian Express (PTI), 31 Oct 2024: BPL Group founder T P Gopalan Nambiar died on Thursday.
Where did BPL founder TPG Nambiar die on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
BusinessLine and The New Indian Express (PTI), Bengaluru, 31 Oct 2024: 'he died at home at about 10.15 am'.
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.
In which city is the Gandhi Memorial Camp College, where Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 'Mata Saraswati Auditorium' on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Jammu
PIB, 31 Oct 2024: the Minister inaugurated the auditorium at Gandhi Memorial Camp College at Jammu.
Consider the following about Dr Jitendra Singh's remarks at Jammu on 31 October 2024: 1. He said the government had decided to organise StartUp exhibitions across the country. 2. He said one such exhibition would be held in Srinagar soon. 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 government has decided to organise StartUp exhibitions across the country; one will be held in Srinagar soon.
Consider the following about the MoPSW's Rashtriya Ekta Diwas event on 31 October 2024: 1. All organisations of the ministry virtually took the pledge after Sarbananda Sonowal read it out. 2. The event began with Sonowal performing 'Pad Puja' by offering floral tributes to an image of Sardar Patel. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoPSW), 31 Oct 2024: all organisations virtually took the pledge after the Union Minister read it out; the event started with Sonowal doing 'Pad Puja' with floral tributes to Sardar Patel's image.