Uttar Pradesh Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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In how many phases did all 288 assembly constituencies of Maharashtra vote in the 2024 assembly election?
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Correct answer: D — One
PIB (ECI): all 288 ACs in Maharashtra voted in a single phase on 20 November 2024.
According to the ECI, what was the total value of seizures since the announcement of the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections and the bye-elections, as of polling day on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,139 crore
PIB (ECI): seizure figures crossed ₹1,000 crore and stood at ₹1,139 crore in total since the announcement of the assembly elections and bye-elections.
Consider the following about the by-polls held on 20 November 2024: 1. By-polls were held in 9 assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. 2. The Kedarnath assembly constituency in Uttarakhand also went to by-polls. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (ECI): Uttar Pradesh had polling in 9 ACs, Punjab 4, and Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) and Palakkad (Kerala) also went to by-polls, along with the Nanded Lok Sabha seat.
Where was the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin launched on 20 November 2016, the date now marked as Awaas Diwas?
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Correct answer: A — Agra
PIB (Rural Development): PMAY-G was launched by PM Modi on 20 November 2016 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
What is the unit assistance under PMAY-G in North-Eastern and hill states?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1.30 lakh
PIB (Rural Development): assistance is ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas and ₹1.30 lakh in North-Eastern and hill states.
Consider the following about PMAY-G as stated on Awaas Diwas 2024: 1. The scheme has been extended for 2 crore more houses for FY 2024-29. 2. 74% of sanctioned houses are owned by women, solely or jointly. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Rural Development): both are correct; the extension outlay is ₹3,06,137 crore.
What was the theme of World Toilet Day 2024 (19 November)?
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Correct answer: B — Toilets – A Place for Peace
PIB (MoHUA): the theme for World Toilet Day 2024 was 'Toilets – A Place for Peace'.
The 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign launched on World Toilet Day 2024 by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation runs until which day?
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Correct answer: D — Human Rights Day, 10 December
PIB (Jal Shakti): the campaign started on 19 November and culminates on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2024. The SBM-U Clean Toilets Campaign runs till 25 December.
Where was the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry's two-day National Knowledge Workshop on urban sanitation held on World Toilet Day 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
PIB (MoHUA): Minister Manohar Lal addressed the National Knowledge Workshop in Lucknow.
Which edition of the India International Trade Fair was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam on 14 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 43rd
PIB (Commerce): Piyush Goyal inaugurated the 43rd edition of IITF.
Which state was the 'State of focus' at IITF 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Jharkhand
PIB (Commerce): Bihar and Uttar Pradesh were partner states, and Jharkhand was the state of focus.
What was the theme of the 43rd India International Trade Fair (14-27 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — Viksit Bharat @2047
PIB (Commerce): this year's theme was 'Viksit Bharat @2047'.
Operation Dronagiri, launched on 14 November 2024, is a pilot project under which policy?
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Correct answer: B — National Geospatial Policy 2022
PIB (S&T): Operation Dronagiri is a pilot project under the National Geospatial Policy 2022.
Which of the following states is NOT in the first phase of Operation Dronagiri?
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Correct answer: C — Kerala
PIB (S&T): the first phase covers Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Kerala is not included.
Where was the IAF's C-295 Full Motion Simulator facility inaugurated on 11 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Air Force Station Agra
PIB (MoD): the C-295 Full Motion Simulator facility was inaugurated on 11 November 2024 at Air Force Station Agra.
The C-295 Full Motion Simulator at Agra was inaugurated by the AOC-in-C of which IAF command?
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Correct answer: B — Central Air Command
PIB (MoD): Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, AOC-in-C, Central Air Command (CAC), inaugurated the facility.
The Integrated Manufacturing Clusters at Agra and Prayagraj (agreements of 8 November 2024) are being developed under which industrial corridor?
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Correct answer: B — Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor
PIB (Commerce): the Agra and Prayagraj IMCs are under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC).
The Integrated Manufacturing Cluster in Agra is spread over about how many acres?
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Correct answer: A — 1,058 acres
PIB (Commerce): the Agra IMC is located across 1,058 acres along the city's Inner Ring Road; the Prayagraj IMC spans 352 acres.
The Integrated Manufacturing Cluster at Prayagraj under AKIC spans:
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Correct answer: C — 352 acres
PIB (Commerce): the Prayagraj IMC spans 352 acres.
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.
What ex-gratia did the PM announce from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each person killed in the Hardoi road accident (November 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh
PIB (PMO): an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased; ₹50,000 for the injured.
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.
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.
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.
On 30 October 2024, PM Modi congratulated the people of which city on its Deepotsav, calling it the first Deepawali after Lord Shri Ram was enthroned in his grand temple?
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Correct answer: B — Ayodhya
PIB, 30 Oct 2024: the PM congratulated the people of Ayodhya on the grand and divine Deepotsav; 'This is the first Deepawali after Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram has been enthroned in his grand temple.'
What is the combined cost of the seven ESIC projects inaugurated or laid by the PM on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,641 crore
PIB (Labour), 29 Oct 2024: 7 ESIC projects worth Rs. 1,641 crore benefitting about 55 lakh beneficiaries.
Which ESIC Hospital did the PM virtually inaugurate on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Indore
PIB (Labour), 29 Oct 2024: the PM virtually inaugurated the ESIC Hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (300 beds, expandable to 500).
According to the Labour Minister on 29 October 2024, the ESIC network has expanded from 393 districts in 2014 to how many districts in 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 674
PIB (Labour), 29 Oct 2024: ESIC network has expanded from 393 districts in 2014 to 674 districts in 2024.
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.
The first priority section of India's first RRTS (Namo Bharat), inaugurated on 20 October 2023, ran between:
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Correct answer: B — Sahibabad and Duhai Depot
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the first 17-km priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot was inaugurated by the PM on 20 October 2023.
Which organisation celebrated 'Namo Bharat Diwas' on 21 October 2024 to mark one year of Namo Bharat train operations?
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Correct answer: D — National Capital Region Transport Corporation
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) organised the event marking the first anniversary.
On 20 October 2024, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for runway expansion and a new terminal building at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi, worth about:
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Correct answer: A — ₹2,870 crore
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: runway expansion, new terminal building and allied works of LBS International Airport, Varanasi worth around ₹2,870 crore. (₹6,100 crore is the total of all airport projects.)
On 20 October 2024, the PM laid foundation stones for New Civil Enclaves at three airports. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
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Correct answer: C — Rewa
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: New Civil Enclaves at Agra, Darbhanga and Bagdogra airports. Rewa's new terminal building was inaugurated, not a civil enclave.
Consider the following about the PM's Varanasi programme of 20 October 2024: 1. New terminal buildings of Rewa, Maa Mahamaya (Ambikapur) and Sarsawa airports worth over ₹220 crore were inaugurated. 2. Phases 2 and 3 of the Varanasi Sports Complex redevelopment were inaugurated under the Khelo India scheme and the Smart City Mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the PIB release of 20 Oct 2024.
After the new terminals inaugurated on 20 October 2024, the combined annual passenger handling capacity of Rewa, Ambikapur and Sarsawa airports rose to more than:
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Correct answer: B — 2.3 crore
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the combined passenger handling capacity of these airports increases to more than 2.3 crore passengers annually.
The NCC's first-ever special sailing expedition (announced 20 October 2024) involves how many Naval Wing cadets, sailing about how far?
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Correct answer: C — 528 cadets, 1,200 km
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: 528 Naval Wing cadets will sail approximately 1,200 km along the Ganges and Hooghly.
The NCC sailing expedition along the Ganges and Hooghly (October-December 2024) was to run between:
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Correct answer: D — Kanpur and Kolkata
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the expedition will be flagged off from Kanpur on 21 October 2024 and conclude in Kolkata on 20 December 2024.
The NCC's first special sailing expedition is a lead-up event to which camp, and in how many phases is it held?
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Correct answer: B — Republic Day Camp 2025; six phases
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: a flagship event leading up to the Republic Day Camp 2025; cadets from all State Directorates will take part in this six-phase event.
The first RCS-UDAN flight, inaugurated by PM Modi on 27 April 2017, connected:
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Correct answer: B — Shimla to Delhi
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the first RCS-UDAN flight was inaugurated by PM Modi on 27 April 2017, connecting Shimla to Delhi.
Ambikapur airport, inaugurated under RCS-UDAN on 20 October 2024, is in which State?
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Correct answer: A — Chhattisgarh
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the three airports are Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
As per PIB (20 October 2024), RCS-UDAN has so far facilitated travel of more than how many passengers?
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Correct answer: D — 144 lakh
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: so far RCS-UDAN has facilitated travel of more than 144 lakh passengers.
While inaugurating the RJ Sankara Eye Hospital in Varanasi (20 October 2024), the PM listed five pillars of India's health strategy. Which of the following was NOT among them?
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Correct answer: D — Mandatory private health insurance for all
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the five pillars are preventive healthcare, timely diagnosis, free and low-cost treatment, good treatment in small towns, and expansion of technology in healthcare.
The tripartite agreement signed under Namami Gange (reported 17 October 2024) for Saharanpur, UP, aims to conserve Pawandhoi and Dhamola, which are tributaries of:
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Correct answer: A — Hindon
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: a tripartite agreement has been signed for the conservation of the Hindon River's tributaries, Pawandhoi and Dhamola, in Saharanpur.
Consider the following statements about the Namami Gange 2.0 projects reported on 17 October 2024: 1. A 25 MLD STP was completed in Patna-Danapur, Bihar. 2. The Saharanpur 135 MLD STP project will be built on the EPC model with full central funding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct per PIB. Statement 2 is wrong: the Saharanpur project will operate on a Hybrid Annuity PPP model, with World Bank financial assistance.
The Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multitracking project approved on 16 October 2024 includes a new rail-cum-road bridge across which river?
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Correct answer: B — Ganga
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: Cabinet approves construction of Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multitracking including a new Rail-cum-Road Bridge across Ganga River.
What is the estimated cost of the Varanasi-Pt. DDU multitracking project approved on 16 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,642 crore
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: the total estimated cost of the project is Rs 2,642 crore (approx.).
Within how many years is the Varanasi-Pt. DDU multitracking project (approved 16 October 2024) to be completed?
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Correct answer: C — Four years
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: the project will be completed in Four years.
Under which provision did the CAQM authorise district authorities on 12 October 2024 to prosecute officials for inaction on stubble burning?
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Correct answer: D — Section 14 of the CAQM Act, 2021
PIB (12 Oct 2024): the CAQM, in exercise of the powers vested under section 14 of the CAQM Act 2021, authorised the Deputy Commissioners/District Collectors/District Magistrates.
How many Central Teams did the CAQM deploy to Punjab and Haryana to check paddy stubble burning (October 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — 26
PIB (12 Oct 2024): the CAQM deployed 26 Central Teams to Punjab and Haryana.
How many paddy residue burning events were reported from Punjab between 15 September and 9 October 2024, as per the CAQM?
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Correct answer: A — 267
PIB (12 Oct 2024): 267 and 187 paddy residue burning events were reported from Punjab and Haryana respectively during 15 September - 9 October 2024.
How much tax devolution did the Union Government release to States on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1,78,173 crore
Finance Ministry via PIB (10 Oct 2024): the Union Government released tax devolution of ₹1,78,173 crore to State Governments on 10 October 2024.
Which state received the largest amount in the tax devolution released on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Uttar Pradesh
PIB state-wise table (10 Oct 2024): Uttar Pradesh received ₹31,962 crore, the largest, followed by Bihar with ₹17,921 crore.
Consider the following statements about the tax devolution released on 10 October 2024: 1. It included one advance instalment in addition to the regular instalment due in October 2024. 2. Bihar received the largest share among the States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct; statement 2 is wrong. PIB (10 Oct 2024): the release includes one advance instalment in addition to the regular October 2024 instalment; Uttar Pradesh (₹31,962 crore) received the largest share, with Bihar (₹17,921 crore) second.
The Vrindavan Bypass evaluated at the 81st NPG meeting under PM GatiShakti on 10 October 2024 will connect NH-44 to which expressway?
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Correct answer: A — Yamuna Expressway
PIB (11 Oct 2024): a 16.75 km greenfield Vrindavan Bypass in Uttar Pradesh will connect NH-44 to the Yamuna Expressway.
The new integrated terminal building evaluated at the 81st NPG meeting (10 October 2024) is for which airport?
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Correct answer: B — Srinagar Airport
PIB (11 Oct 2024): a brownfield project for a new integrated terminal building of 71,500 sq m at Srinagar Airport in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir.
A study released on 10 October 2024 found significant shale gas potential in the eastern South Karanpura coalfield. In which state is it?
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Correct answer: D — Jharkhand
PIB/DST (10 Oct 2024): the study indicated significant hydrocarbon generation potential in the eastern South Karanpura coalfield in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand.