World Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Which edition of Audit Diwas was addressed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in New Delhi on 16 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 4th
PIB (Lok Sabha): Om Birla addressed the gathering on the occasion of the 4th Audit Diwas.
For which term did India's C&AG take over the presidency of ASOSAI, as noted on Audit Diwas 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 2024-2027
PIB (Lok Sabha): the C&AG hosted the ASOSAI General Assembly and took over the ASOSAI presidency for 2024-2027.
The Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme (MWP), discussed by India at CoP29 on 16 November 2024, was established at which CoP?
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Correct answer: B — CoP27, Sharm el-Sheikh
PIB (MoEFCC): India referred to decisions on the Sharm el-Sheikh mitigation ambition and implementation work programme at CoP27.
Consider the following about India's statement at CoP29 on 16 November 2024: 1. It was delivered in the closing plenary of the Subsidiary Bodies. 2. India supported including the CoP28 Global Stocktake mitigation paragraphs in the MWP. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoEFCC): the statement was made in the closing plenary of the Subsidiary Bodies, and India opposed developed countries' push to include the Global Stocktake mitigation paras. So only 1 is correct.
Where was the 4th High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, addressed by Anupriya Patel on 16 November 2024, held?
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Correct answer: D — Jeddah
PIB (Health): the conference was held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
At the Jeddah AMR conference in November 2024, India supported the creation of which of the following?
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Correct answer: B — AMR Multi-partner Trust Fund
PIB (Health): India supported the AMR Multi-partner Trust Fund and an Independent Panel on Evidence for Action against AMR in 2025.
Consider the following about India's statement at the 4th High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR (November 2024): 1. India called for a 'One Health' approach covering human, animal, plant and environmental health. 2. India stressed access to and affordability of antimicrobials, diagnostics and vaccines in low- and middle-income countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Health): both are correct.
The Ayushman Vay Vandana card under AB PM-JAY is meant for senior citizens of what age?
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Correct answer: D — 70 years and above
PIB (Health): the card is for senior citizens aged 70 and above.
On which date did PM Modi roll out the Ayushman Vay Vandana card?
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Correct answer: B — 29 October 2024
PIB (Health): the card was rolled out by PM Narendra Modi on 29 October 2024.
Consider the following about Ayushman Vay Vandana card enrolments as reported on 16 November 2024: 1. More than 10 lakh senior citizens enrolled within three weeks. 2. Around 4 lakh of the enrolments were by women. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Health): both are correct.
In his departure statement of 16 November 2024, PM Modi said he would attend the 19th G20 Summit in Brazil in which capacity?
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Correct answer: B — As a Troika member
PIB (PMO): PM Modi said he would attend the 19th G20 Summit as a Troika member.
PM Modi's November 2024 visit to Guyana was described as the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over how many years?
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Correct answer: D — 50 years
PIB (PMO): the departure statement said it would be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Guyana in over 50 years.
Which summit did PM Modi say he would join in Guyana during his November 2024 visit?
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Correct answer: C — 2nd India-CARICOM Summit
PIB (PMO): PM Modi said he would join Caribbean leaders for the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit.
As per WIPO's World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024, what is India's global rank in patent applications?
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Correct answer: A — 6th
PIB: India ranks 6th globally in patent applications, with 64,480 filings in 2023.
As per WIPI 2024, what share of India's patent applications in 2023 were filed by residents, the first time above half?
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Correct answer: D — 55.2%
PIB: for the first time, more than half (55.2%) of India's patent applications in 2023 were filed by residents.
Consider the following about India in WIPO's World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024: 1. India had 64,480 patent filings in 2023. 2. Patents granted in India in 2023 fell compared with the previous year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB: India had 64,480 filings in 2023, and patents granted rose 149.4% (not fell). So only 1 is correct.
At the CSIR Healthcare Theme Conclave in November 2024, Dr Jitendra Singh said India's bio-economy is on track to reach what size by 2030?
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Correct answer: A — $300 billion
PIB (S&T): the bio-economy grew from $10 billion in 2014 to $130 billion and is on track to reach $300 billion by 2030.
As per Dr Jitendra Singh at the CSIR Healthcare Theme Conclave (November 2024), India's startup ecosystem ranks where globally?
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Correct answer: D — Third
PIB (S&T): he said India's startup ecosystem is now the third-largest globally, with over 1.6 lakh ventures.
Which of the following countries was NOT among the eight whose national human rights institutions took part in NHRC India's ITEC programme of 11-16 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Bangladesh
PIB (NHRC): the countries were Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Jordan. Bangladesh was not among them.
Who was the Acting Chairperson of NHRC India who addressed the inaugural session of its ITEC human rights programme in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Vijaya Bharathi Sayani
PIB (NHRC): Acting Chairperson Vijaya Bharathi Sayani addressed the inaugural session.
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.
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.
In the India-Japan Memorandum of Implementation signed on 15 November 2024, what does UNICORN stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Unified Complex Radio Antenna
PIB (Defence): UNICORN is the Unified Complex Radio Antenna, a mast with integrated communication systems that improves stealth.
Which Indian company will co-develop the UNICORN mast with Japanese collaboration?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Electronics Ltd
PIB (Defence): the UNICORN masts will be co-developed by Bharat Electronics Limited in India with Japanese collaboration.
Consider the following about the UNICORN Memorandum of Implementation (November 2024): 1. When implemented, it will be the first case of co-development / co-production of defence equipment between India and Japan. 2. It was signed in New Delhi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Defence): it will be the first India-Japan defence co-development / co-production case, and it was signed at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, not New Delhi. So only 1 is correct.
On Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2024 at Jamui, PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth over:
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Correct answer: C — ₹6,640 crore
PIB (PMO): projects worth over ₹6,640 crore were inaugurated and their foundation stones laid at Jamui.
To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, PM Modi announced that what would be built in tribal-dominated districts?
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Correct answer: A — Birsa Munda Tribal Gaurav Upvans
PIB (PMO): PM Modi said Birsa Munda Tribal Gaurav Upvans will be built in tribal-dominated districts of the country.
Consider the following about Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2024: 1. PM Modi's main event that day was held at Ulihatu. 2. PM Modi unveiled a commemorative coin and postal stamp in honour of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (PMO): the 2024 event was at Jamui, Bihar; PM Modi was at Ulihatu on the previous year's Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. He unveiled a commemorative coin and stamp. So only 2 is correct.
Under the first trilateral power transaction inaugurated on 15 November 2024, Nepal is to export up to how much power to Bangladesh through the Indian grid?
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Correct answer: D — 40 MW
PIB (Power): India facilitated export of up to 40 MW from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid.
The tripartite power sales agreement for Nepal-to-Bangladesh power trade through India was signed on 3 October 2024 at:
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Correct answer: A — Kathmandu
PIB (Power): the agreement between NVVN, Nepal Electricity Authority and Bangladesh Power Development Board was signed on 3 October 2024 in Kathmandu.
Consider the following about the first trilateral power transaction (November 2024): 1. Power flows from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid. 2. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam is a party to the tripartite power sales agreement. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Power): both are correct; the agreement is between NVVN, Nepal Electricity Authority and Bangladesh Power Development Board.
Which chowk in Delhi did the government decide on 15 November 2024 to rename as 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk'?
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Correct answer: B — Sarai Kale Khan Chowk
PIB (MHA): the government decided to rename Sarai Kale Khan Chowk as 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk'.
Where in New Delhi did Amit Shah unveil a statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on 15 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Baansera Park
PIB (MHA): the statue was unveiled at Baansera Park, New Delhi.
According to Amit Shah on 15 November 2024, how much has the 2024-25 budget provided for tribal development?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1,33,000 crore
PIB (MHA): the 2024-25 budget provides ₹1,33,000 crore for tribal development; ₹28,000 crore was the earlier figure he cited.
At the 1st Bodoland Mohotsav on 15 November 2024, PM Modi recalled visiting Kokrajhar after the Bodo Peace Accord of which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2020
PIB (PMO): PM Modi recalled visiting Kokrajhar after the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord.
At the Bodoland Mohotsav on 15 November 2024, PM Modi greeted Sikhs on which Prakash Parva of Sri Guru Nanak Dev?
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Correct answer: A — 555th
PIB (PMO): PM Modi greeted Sikh brothers and sisters on the 555th Prakash Parva of Sri Guru Nanak Dev.
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.
Where was MNRE's two-day Chintan Shivir, which concluded on 15 November 2024, held?
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Correct answer: B — Bhubaneswar
PIB (MNRE): the two-day Chintan Shivir concluded at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
At the MNRE Chintan Shivir in November 2024, Pralhad Joshi said how much renewable energy capacity must be installed over the next six years?
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Correct answer: C — 288 GW
PIB (MNRE): 288 GW of renewable capacity must be installed over the next six years, needing about ₹42 lakh crore. 500 GW is the 2030 target.
Who designed the commemorative postage stamp on the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda released on 15 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sankha Samanta
PIB (Communications): the stamp was designed by Sankha Samanta.
Bhagwan Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan (Great Rebellion) during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 1899-1900
PIB (Communications): Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan from 1899 to 1900.
The Dragon Palace Temple, which marked its 25th anniversary on 15 November 2024, is located at:
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Correct answer: C — Kamptee, Nagpur
PIB (Culture): the 25th anniversary event was held at Kamptee, Nagpur.
Which Japanese organisation contributed to building the Dragon Palace Temple complex at Kamptee?
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Correct answer: B — Ogawa Society
PIB (Culture): the Ogawa Society of Japan contributed towards building the monastery complex and was represented by around 50 monks.
Which Foundation Day did the EPFO celebrate on 15 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 72nd
PIB (Labour): EPFO commemorated its 72nd Foundation Day at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
On EPFO's 72nd Foundation Day, Mansukh Mandaviya urged employees to embrace which organisational slogan?
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Correct answer: D — Hum Hai Na
PIB (Labour): Dr Mandaviya urged EPFO employees to embrace the slogan 'Hum Hai Na'.
The commemorative stamp unveiled in Madhya Pradesh on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2024 relates to eradicating which disease by 2047?
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Correct answer: D — Sickle cell anaemia
PIB (Communications): the stamp is on 'Sickle Cell Eradication - 2047', aimed at eradicating sickle cell anaemia by 2047.
As per the Department of Posts, the Sickle Cell Eradication Mission was first launched in which Madhya Pradesh districts?
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Correct answer: D — Alirajpur and Jhabua
PIB (Communications): the mission initially covered districts like Alirajpur and Jhabua, later expanding to 17 states.
At CoP29 in November 2024, India said developed countries must provide and mobilise at least how much climate finance every year till 2030?
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Correct answer: B — USD 1.3 trillion
PIB (MoEFCC): India said developed countries need to commit to provide and mobilise at least USD 1.3 trillion every year till 2030.
On whose behalf did India deliver a statement at the High-Level Ministerial on Climate Finance at CoP29 on 14 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Like-Minded Developing Countries
PIB (MoEFCC): India intervened on behalf of the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs).
Consider the following about India's LMDC statement at CoP29 (14 November 2024): 1. It was delivered by India's lead negotiator Naresh Pal Gangwar. 2. It proposed turning the New Collective Quantified Goal into an investment goal. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoEFCC): Naresh Pal Gangwar delivered it, and the statement said the NCQG cannot be changed into an investment goal. So only 1 is correct.
What was the annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 2.36%
PIB (Commerce): WPI inflation was 2.36% (provisional) in October 2024. 0.97% was the month-on-month change.
What is the base year of India's Wholesale Price Index used for the October 2024 data?
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Correct answer: C — 2011-12
PIB (Commerce): the WPI release for October 2024 uses base year 2011-12.
By what percentage did India's merchandise exports grow in October 2024 over October 2023?
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Correct answer: D — 17.23%
PIB (Commerce): merchandise exports were USD 39.20 billion in October 2024 against USD 33.43 billion in October 2023, growth of 17.23%.
India's overall exports (merchandise and services) for April-October 2024 were estimated at:
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Correct answer: A — USD 468.27 billion
PIB (Commerce): overall exports for April-October 2024 were estimated at USD 468.27 billion, against USD 436.48 billion a year earlier.
What was Delhi's daily average AQI on 14 November 2024, when CAQM invoked GRAP Stage-III?
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Correct answer: B — 424
PIB (MoEFCC): Delhi's daily average AQI was 424 as per the CPCB bulletin.
Stage-III of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) corresponds to which air quality category?
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Correct answer: A — Severe
PIB (MoEFCC): Stage-III of the revised GRAP is 'Severe' air quality; Stage-IV is 'Severe+'.
The Uniform Protection Protocol approved for the Indian grid in November 2024 applies to users connected at what voltage and above (outside the North-East)?
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Correct answer: A — 220 kV
PIB (Power): it applies to entities connected at 220 kV (132 kV for the North-Eastern Region) and above.
Where was the 15th National Power Committee meeting that approved the Uniform Protection Protocol held on 14 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Nagpur
PIB (Power): the 15th NPC meeting was held on 14 November 2024 at Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed the precision-strike (guided) variant of the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System?
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Correct answer: B — Armament Research and Development Establishment
PIB (Defence): the guided Pinaka was designed and developed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment, with RCI, DRDL, HEMRL and PXE.
Consider the following about the Guided Pinaka PSQR validation trials (November 2024): 1. The flight tests were conducted in three phases at different field firing ranges. 2. Twelve rockets from each production agency were tested. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Defence): both are correct.
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'.
What does PAIR stand for in the programme announced by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research
PIB (S&T): PAIR is the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research programme.
In the first phase of ANRF's PAIR programme, hub institutions will include institutions within the top how many of the NIRF overall ranking?
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Correct answer: D — 25
PIB (S&T): hubs will be institutions in the top 25 NIRF overall ranking, plus Institutions of National Importance in the top 50.
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.
At which shipyard was the keel of the Indian Navy's first Fleet Support Ship laid on 14 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam
PIB (Defence): the keel-laying ceremony was held at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam.
How many Fleet Support Ships did the Indian Navy contract from Hindustan Shipyard Ltd in August 2023?
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Correct answer: D — Five
PIB (Defence): the Navy signed a contract with HSL in August 2023 for five Fleet Support Ships.