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Rajasthan Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Four advocates appointed Rajasthan High Court judges; three P&H additional judges made permanent
Q1

On 27 March 2025, four advocates including Anand Sharma and Sunil Beniwal were appointed judges of which High Court?

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Correct answer: C — Rajasthan High Court

Advocates Anand Sharma, Sunil Beniwal, Mukesh Rajpurohit and Sandeep Shah were appointed judges of the Rajasthan High Court.

89th Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluates eight projects, including Brahmaputra road tunnel and Rajkot Metro
Q2

How many projects did the 89th Network Planning Group meeting under PM GatiShakti evaluate on 14 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Eight

The 89th NPG evaluated eight projects: four road, three railway and one metro.

Q3 Advanced

The road tunnel under the Brahmaputra evaluated by the 89th NPG will connect which two places in Assam?

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Correct answer: A — Gohpur and Numaligarh

The four-lane tunnel under the Brahmaputra will link Gohpur and Numaligarh, cutting the distance from 240 km to 34 km.

Q4 Advanced

Which metro rail project was evaluated at the 89th Network Planning Group meeting?

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Correct answer: B — Rajkot Metro

The only metro project was the 41.11 km greenfield Rajkot Metro in Gujarat.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PM GatiShakti Network Planning Group (NPG): 1. Its 89th meeting was chaired by a Joint Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). 2. The Haridaspur–Paradip doubling it evaluated aims to move coal from the Talcher coalfields to Paradip Port. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: DPIIT Joint Secretary Pankaj Kumar chaired the meeting, and the 74.09 km Haridaspur–Paradip doubling is meant to ease coal movement from Talcher to Paradip Port.

12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum ends in Jaipur with adoption of the Jaipur Declaration
Q6

The 'Jaipur Declaration' adopted on 5 March 2025 was the outcome of which forum?

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Correct answer: D — 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific

The Jaipur Declaration was adopted unanimously at the end of the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific.

Q7 Advanced

What is 'C-3', the global alliance proposed by India at the 3R forum in Jaipur in March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Cities Coalition for Circularity

C-3 is the Cities Coalition for Circularity, a knowledge-sharing platform India offered to lead, open to all UN member countries.

Exercise Desert Hunt 2025: IAF conducts tri-service special forces exercise at Jodhpur
Q8

Exercise Desert Hunt 2025, a tri-service special forces exercise held from 24 to 28 February 2025, was conducted at which Air Force Station?

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Correct answer: B — Jodhpur

The IAF conducted Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Exercise Desert Hunt 2025: 1. It was an integrated tri-service special forces exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force. 2. The Garuds, the IAF's special forces that took part, were formed in 2003. 3. The Marine Commandos (MARCOS) who took part belong to the Indian Army. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: the IAF conducted the tri-service exercise, and the Garuds were formed in 2003. Statement 3 is wrong: MARCOS are the Indian Navy's Marine Commandos; the Army was represented by Para (Special Forces).

Rajasthan Budget 2025-26: Diya Kumari presents state's first Green Budget with ₹27,854 crore allocation
Q10

Who presented the Rajasthan Budget 2025-26 in the state Assembly on 19 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Diya Kumari

Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the 2025-26 Rajasthan Budget.

Q11 Advanced

How much did Rajasthan provide under its first Green Budget, presented with the 2025-26 Budget?

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Correct answer: A — ₹27,854 crore

The Budget speech says ₹27,854 crore has been provided across sectors under the state's first Green Budget for 2025-26.

Q12 Advanced

Rajasthan's estimated fiscal deficit for 2025-26 is what share of its GSDP?

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Correct answer: B — 4.25%

The fiscal deficit of ₹84,643 crore is 4.25% of GSDP, as stated with the Budget.

Second All-India State Water Ministers' Conference opens in Udaipur, Rajasthan
Q13

Where was the second All-India State Water Ministers' Conference held in February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Udaipur

The conference, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, began in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 18 February 2025.

Q14 Advanced

'Water Vision @2047', on which the Udaipur conference built, was first formulated at the 2023 conference held in which city?

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Correct answer: C — Bhopal

Water Vision @2047 was first formulated at the 2023 Bhopal Conference and reviewed at the Secretaries' Conference in Mahabalipuram in 2024.

India-Egypt special forces exercise Cyclone-III begins at Mahajan, Rajasthan
Q15

Where did the third edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE begin on 10 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan

CYCLONE-III began at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan and runs until 23 February 2025.

Q16 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Exercise CYCLONE-III (February 2025): 1. It is the third edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise. 2. The previous edition was held in India in January 2024. 3. Each contingent comprises 25 personnel. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only

It is the third edition and each side fielded 25 personnel; the previous edition was held in Egypt, not India, in January 2024.

National School Band Competition 6.0: Jharkhand's KGBV Patamda girls win pipe band title
Q17 Advanced

Which school won first prize in the Pipe Band – Girls category of the National School Band Competition 6.0?

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Correct answer: B — PM SHRI KGBV Patamda, Jharkhand

PIB 2096287: PM SHRI KGBV Patamda, Purbi Singhbhum, Jharkhand won first prize; Bhonsala Military School Girls, Nashik came second.

Q18 Advanced

For the first time, three government school bands were set to perform at the Republic Day Parade 2025. Which states were they from?

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Correct answer: A — Jharkhand, Sikkim and Karnataka

PIB 2096083: school bands from Jharkhand (KGBV Patamda), Sikkim (West Point, Gangtok) and Karnataka (KV No. 2 Belagavi Cantt.) were to perform.

Indore and Udaipur become India's first Ramsar-accredited Wetland Cities
Q19

Which two Indian cities became the first to receive Wetland City Accreditation under the Ramsar Convention in January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Indore and Udaipur

TOI: Indore and Udaipur were accredited; Bhopal was nominated but not accredited.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Wetland City Accreditation in January 2025: 1. Indore and Udaipur were among 31 newly accredited cities. 2. Bhopal, also nominated by India, was accredited in the same round. 3. Accreditation requires meeting six international criteria. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only

TOI: Indore and Udaipur were among 31 new cities and accreditation needs all six international criteria; Bhopal was nominated but not accredited.

Q21 Advanced

The latest round of Wetland City Accreditation announced in January 2025, which included Indore and Udaipur, took the global list of accredited Wetland Cities to how many cities?

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Correct answer: C — 74

TOI: the independent Advisory Committee on Wetland City Accreditation accredited 31 new cities, taking the global list to 74. (85 is the number of Ramsar sites in India.)

Foundation stone laid for Composite Regional Centre building in Jamdoli, Jaipur
Q22 Advanced

The foundation stone of a new Composite Regional Centre (CRC) building for Divyangjan was laid on 15 January 2025 at:

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Correct answer: D — Jamdoli, Jaipur

PIB: Dr Virendra Kumar laid the foundation stone of the CRC building in Jamdoli, Jaipur.

Q23 Advanced

What is the estimated cost of the new CRC building at Jamdoli, Jaipur?

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Correct answer: B — ₹30 crore

PIB: the new CRC building will be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹30 crore.

56 new watershed projects worth ₹700 crore sanctioned under WDC-PMKSY 2.0
Q24 Advanced

How many new watershed development projects were approved under WDC-PMKSY 2.0 on 13 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 56

PIB (MoRD): 56 new watershed projects worth ₹700 crore were sanctioned in 10 best-performing states.

Q25 Advanced

The Watershed Development Component of PMKSY (WDC-PMKSY) is implemented by which department?

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Correct answer: D — Department of Land Resources

PIB: the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, implements WDC-PMKSY.

Women and Child Development Ministry's Chintan Shivir concludes in Udaipur
Q26 Advanced

Where was the Ministry of Women and Child Development's Chintan Shivir held from 10 to 12 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Udaipur

PIB (WCD): the Chintan Shivir was organised during 10–12 January 2025 at Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Q27 Advanced

Which of the following was NOT among the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development discussed at the Udaipur Chintan Shivir?

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Correct answer: D — Mission Indradhanush

PIB: Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti were discussed; Mission Indradhanush is a Health Ministry immunisation scheme.

Q28 Advanced

At the Udaipur Chintan Shivir, States were briefed on which campaign aimed at improving nutritional outcomes?

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Correct answer: A — Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan

PIB: States were informed about the Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan, which aims to improve nutritional outcomes.

Q29

How many States and Union Territories sent delegations to the Ministry of Women and Child Development's Chintan Shivir at Udaipur in January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 32

PIB (WCD): delegations from 32 States and UTs, including 16 State Ministers, took part.

Rajasthan cabinet redraws map to 41 districts and 7 divisions; nine new districts and three divisions not retained
Q30

After the Rajasthan cabinet decision of 28 December 2024, how many districts does the State have?

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Correct answer: B — 41

CMO Rajasthan/The Hindu: Rajasthan will now have 41 districts and seven divisions.

Q31 Advanced

Which of the following was among the three divisions that the Rajasthan cabinet decided not to retain in December 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Sikar

CMO Rajasthan/The Hindu: the three new divisions not retained were Banswara, Pali and Sikar; Ajmer, Udaipur and Bharatpur are older divisions.

Q32 Advanced

The Rajasthan cabinet's December 2024 decision on new districts was based on the recommendations of a committee headed by:

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Correct answer: A — Lalit K. Panwar

The Hindu: the decision was based on a high-level committee headed by former civil servant Lalit K. Panwar.

Q33 Advanced

On 28 December 2024, the Rajasthan cabinet extended the validity of the Common Eligibility Test (CET) score to:

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Correct answer: D — Three years

CMO Rajasthan: the cabinet approved making the CET score valid for three years.

CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-III across NCR as Delhi AQI improves to 334
Q34

Which stage of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) did CAQM revoke across the NCR on 27 December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Stage-III

PIB (MoEFCC): the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP revoked Stage-III of the revised GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect on 27 December 2024.

Q35 Advanced

What was Delhi's average AQI at 7 PM on 27 December 2024, when CAQM decided to revoke GRAP Stage-III?

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Correct answer: A — 334

PIB (MoEFCC): Delhi's average AQI improved to 348 at 5 PM, 341 at 6 PM and 334 at 7 PM on 27 December 2024.

Q36 Advanced

Consider the following statements about CAQM's order of 27 December 2024 revoking GRAP Stage-III: 1. All actions under Stages II and I of the revised GRAP remain in force in the NCR. 2. Construction sites issued specific closure orders for violations may resume work once Stage-III is revoked. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 only

PIB (MoEFCC): all actions under Stages II and I remain invoked, so statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: C&D sites and industrial units under specific closure orders shall not resume without a specific order from the Commission.

IIM Bangalore study under Smart Cities Mission: 9,433 smart classrooms in 71 cities; Nagpur crime down 14%
Q37

Which institution carried out the Smart Cities Mission impact studies on smart classrooms and urban safety released on 27 December 2024?

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Correct answer: A — IIM Bangalore

PIB (MoHUA): the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore carried out two studies under the SAAR (Sameeksha) series of the Smart Cities Mission.

Q38 Advanced

According to the IIM Bangalore study released in December 2024, how many smart classrooms were developed by 71 smart cities in government schools?

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Correct answer: C — 9,433

PIB (MoHUA): 71 cities developed 9,433 smart classrooms in 2,398 government schools; 7,809 is the seating capacity of digital libraries in 41 cities.

Q39 Advanced

Which city reported a 14% decline in overall crime after surveillance measures, as per the IIM Bangalore Smart Cities study of December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Nagpur

PIB (MoHUA): Nagpur reported a 14% decline in overall crime rates after the implementation of surveillance measures, says the IIM Bangalore study.

MP cabinet approves ₹28,798 crore Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal link projects and Birth and Death Registration Rules, 2024
Q40

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet on 26 December 2024 gave administrative approval of ₹28,798 crore for projects under which river link project?

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Correct answer: A — Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal

Times of India and Devdiscourse: the MP cabinet gave administrative approval of ₹28,798 crore for projects under the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal river link project.

Q41 Advanced

How much new irrigated area will the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal projects approved by the MP cabinet in December 2024 create in Madhya Pradesh?

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Correct answer: D — 4.73 lakh hectares

Times of India, Deccan Chronicle and Devdiscourse: the projects will provide new irrigation of 4.73 lakh hectares in 10 districts; 3.62 lakh hectares is the area covered by modernisation of the Chambal right main canal.

Q42 Advanced

Which rules did the Madhya Pradesh cabinet approve on 26 December 2024 to enable digital registration of births and deaths?

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Correct answer: B — MP Birth and Death Registration Rules, 2024

Times of India, Deccan Chronicle and Devdiscourse: the cabinet approved the Madhya Pradesh Birth and Death Registration Rules, 2024, bringing in digital registration of births and deaths.

Rajasthan to open Atal Gyan Kendra in every gram panchayat, announces CM Bhajanlal Sharma
Q43

Rajasthan announced on Good Governance Day 2024 that an Atal Gyan Kendra will be set up in every:

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Correct answer: A — Gram panchayat

Times of India and Devdiscourse (PTI): CM Bhajanlal Sharma announced that the State will open an Atal Gyan Kendra in every gram panchayat and appoint Atal Preraks.

Q44 Advanced

About how much will the Rajasthan government spend on developing Atal Gyan Kendras, as announced on 25 December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — ₹500 crore

Times of India and Devdiscourse (PTI): the Atal Gyan Kendras will require about ₹500 crore; ₹23,000 crore relates to a separate crop loan scheme.

Q45 Advanced

What did Rajasthan decide to rename the computer rooms of government schools on Good Governance Day 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Atal Computer Rooms

Times of India and Devdiscourse (PTI): the computer rooms of government schools will be named Atal Computer Rooms, and the e-governance award renamed the Atal e-governance award.

NHAI starts pilot to build cattle shelters along National Highways to curb stray-cattle accidents
Q46

With which concessionaire did NHAI sign an MoU in December 2024 to build and maintain cattle shelters along National Highways as a pilot project?

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Correct answer: D — Gawar Construction Ltd

PIB (Road Transport): NHAI signed an MoU with its existing concessionaire M/s Gawar Construction Ltd to build cattle shelters on land provided by NHAI and maintain them.

Q47 Advanced

Under NHAI's December 2024 cattle-shelter pilot, shelters on the Bhiwani-Hansi section of NH-148B are to be built along which bypass?

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Correct answer: A — Hansi Bypass

PIB (Road Transport): shelters will be built along the Bhiwani-Hansi section of NH-148B at the Hansi Bypass; the Kharkhoda Bypass is on NH-334B.

55th GST Council at Jaisalmer cuts GST on Fortified Rice Kernel to 5%, exempts gene therapy, raises rate on used vehicles to 18%
Q48

To what rate did the 55th GST Council (December 2024) recommend reducing GST on Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK)?

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Correct answer: A — 5%

PIB (Finance Ministry): the 55th GST Council recommended reducing the GST rate on Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK), classifiable under 1904, to 5%.

Q49 Advanced

The 55th GST Council recommended raising the GST rate on the sale of all old and used vehicles, including EVs (other than those already at 18%), from 12% to:

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Correct answer: C — 18%

PIB (Finance Ministry): the Council recommended increasing the GST rate from 12% to 18% on the sale of all old and used vehicles, including EVs, other than those already specified at 18%.

Q50 Advanced

According to the 55th GST Council's clarification, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (ACC) blocks containing more than 50% fly ash attract GST at:

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Correct answer: B — 12%

PIB (Finance Ministry): the Council clarified that ACC blocks containing more than 50% fly ash content fall under HS 6815 and attract 12% GST.

Q51 Advanced

Consider the following recommendations of the 55th GST Council held in Jaisalmer in December 2024: 1. Gene therapy to be fully exempted from GST. 2. Contributions by general insurance companies from third-party motor premiums to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund to be exempted. 3. The new rule linking the GST rate on restaurant services in hotels to the actual value of supply of rooms to take effect from 1 January 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

PIB (Finance Ministry): statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because the changes to restaurant services in hotels are to be effective from 1 April 2025 (01.04.2025).

Bikaner workshop on strengthening camel milk value chain held as part of International Year of Camelids 2024
Q52

The United Nations declared 2024 as the International Year of:

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Correct answer: D — Camelids

PIB (Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying): the United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids; the Bikaner workshop was organised as part of it.

Q53 Advanced

Where was the stakeholder workshop on 'Strengthening Camel Milk Value Chain in India' held on 20 December 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Bikaner

PIB (Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying): DAHD, FAO and ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel organised the day-long workshop on 20 December 2024 in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

PM inaugurates and lays foundation for 24 projects worth over ₹46,300 crore in Rajasthan
Q54

What was the total value of the 24 projects inaugurated and launched by the Prime Minister in Jaipur on 17 December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Over ₹46,300 crore

PIB (PMO): the PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 24 projects worth over ₹46,300 crore in Rajasthan.

Q55 Advanced

Which barrage in Rajasthan was among the projects inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 17 December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Navnera Barrage

PIB (PMO): the projects inaugurated included the Navnera Barrage; the PM also laid the foundation for transferring water from Navnera Barrage to Bisalpur and Isarda dams.

Q56 Advanced

At which place in Bikaner district did the PM lay the foundation for a 2,000 MW solar park and two phases of 1,000 MW solar parks on 17 December 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Poogal

PIB (PMO): the PM laid the foundation stone for one 2,000 MW solar park and two phases of 1,000 MW solar parks in Poogal (Bikaner).

CAQM revises GRAP schedule for Delhi-NCR, moves some actions to earlier stages
Q57 Advanced

Under the revised GRAP (December 2024), Stage II ('Very Poor' air quality) applies when Delhi's AQI is in which range?

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Correct answer: B — 301-400

PIB (Environment): in the revised GRAP, Stage II – 'Very Poor' Air Quality – covers Delhi AQI ranging between 301 and 400.

Q58 Advanced

Under the revised GRAP (December 2024), strict restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar fall under which stage?

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Correct answer: C — Stage III

PIB (Environment): the revised GRAP lists strict restrictions on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel LMVs (4 wheelers) in Delhi and the four NCR districts under Stage III – 'Severe' Air Quality (Delhi AQI 401-450).

PM inaugurates Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 in Jaipur
Q59

Where was the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 inaugurated by PM Modi on 9 December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC)

PIB (9 Dec 2024): the PM inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo at Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Jaipur.

Q60 Advanced

Along with the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024, what else did PM Modi inaugurate in Jaipur on 9 December 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Rajasthan Global Business Expo

PIB (9 Dec 2024): the PM inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo at JECC, Jaipur.

Amit Shah attends BSF's 60th Raising Day Parade in Jodhpur
Q61

Where was the 60th Raising Day Parade of the Border Security Force held on 8 December 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Jodhpur, Rajasthan

PIB (8 Dec 2024): Amit Shah attended the 60th Raising Day Parade of the BSF as the Chief Guest in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Q62 Advanced

Who was the Director General of the BSF present at its 60th Raising Day Parade on 8 December 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Daljit Singh Chaudhary

PIB (8 Dec 2024): Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chaudhary and other dignitaries were present.

Q63 Advanced

According to Amit Shah on 8 December 2024, the BSF has grown from 25 battalions at inception to how many battalions today?

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Correct answer: D — 193

PIB (8 Dec 2024): Shah said the BSF has grown from 25 battalions at the time of its inception to 193 battalions today.

Q64 Advanced

Where has the BSF established the country's first National Coastal Police Academy, as mentioned by Amit Shah on 8 December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Okha

PIB (8 Dec 2024): Shah said the BSF has established the country's first National Coastal Police Academy in Okha, which trains state police and border guarding forces.

Q65 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by Amit Shah at the BSF Raising Day Parade on 8 December 2024: 1. Anti-drone units will soon be established at the borders. 2. A laser-equipped anti-drone gun mount system has been developed through a 'Whole of Government Approach'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB (8 Dec 2024): Shah said the government will soon establish anti-drone units at the borders, and that a laser-equipped anti-drone gun mount system has been developed through a 'Whole of Government Approach'.

Amit Shah unveils 11-ft statue of Sardar Patel in Jodhpur
Q66

Where did Amit Shah unveil an 11-ft tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 8 December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Jodhpur, Rajasthan

PIB (8 Dec 2024): Amit Shah unveiled an 11-ft tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Jodhpur, Rajasthan; Kevadia is the site of the Statue of Unity.

CAQM's 19th meeting tightens action on construction and demolition dust in NCR
Q67 Advanced

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.

Q68 Advanced

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.

BAHS 2024 released on National Milk Day: milk output 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24
Q69

According to Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024, released on 26 November 2024, what was India's milk production in 2023-24?

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Correct answer: D — 239.30 million tonnes

PIB (DAHD): milk production in 2023-24 was 239.30 million tonnes, up 3.78% over 2022-23; it was 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15.

Q70

As per BAHS 2024, which State had the largest share of India's milk production in 2023-24?

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Correct answer: A — Uttar Pradesh

PIB (DAHD): Uttar Pradesh led with 16.21%, followed by Rajasthan (14.51%), Madhya Pradesh (8.91%), Gujarat (7.65%) and Maharashtra (6.71%).

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on BAHS 2024: 1. Andhra Pradesh had the largest share of India's egg production in 2023-24. 2. Rajasthan had the largest share of India's wool production in 2023-24. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (DAHD): Andhra Pradesh led egg production with 17.85% and Rajasthan led wool production with 47.53%. Both are correct.

VP Dhankhar at 64th NAMS Convocation, AIIMS Jodhpur: flags commercialisation in medicine
Q72

Where was the 64th Convocation of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), presided over by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on 23 November 2024, held?

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Correct answer: B — AIIMS Jodhpur

PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat): the VP addressed the 64th Convocation of NAMS at AIIMS Jodhpur.

Q73 Advanced

What was the theme of NAMSCON 2024, held with the 64th NAMS Convocation in November 2024?

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Correct answer: C — One-Health: Let us Collaborate to Take Care of our Health

PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat): the 64th Convocation and NAMSCON 2024 had the theme 'One-Health: Let us Collaborate to Take Care of our Health'.

Pradhan and Mandaviya launch World Bank's 'Jobs at Your Doorstep' report on six STARS states
Q74

Which organisation prepared the 'Jobs at Your Doorstep' report launched in New Delhi on 22 November 2024?

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Correct answer: A — World Bank

PIB (Education): Dharmendra Pradhan and Mansukh Mandaviya launched the 'Jobs at Your Doorstep' report by the World Bank.

Q75 Advanced

Which of the following states is NOT among the six STARS states covered by the 'Jobs at Your Doorstep' report?

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Correct answer: B — Gujarat

PIB (Education): the STARS states are Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Rajasthan; Gujarat is not among them.

Vice-President Dhankhar at Kotra, Udaipur: tribal community is the pride of the country
Q76

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed an event at Kotra, Udaipur, on 16 November 2024 marking the 150th birth anniversary of:

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Correct answer: B — Bhagwan Birsa Munda

PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat): the event at Kotra, Udaipur marked the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

Q77 Advanced

Which principle of Bhagwan Birsa Munda did the Vice-President describe as 'a way of life' at Kotra, Udaipur, in November 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Jal, Jungle, Zameen

PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat): he said Birsa Munda's 'Jal, Jungle, Zameen' principles are not just words but a way of life.