CMAT - March 2024 GK Current Affairs Questions [Download PDF}

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May 01, 2024

CMAT - March 2024 GK Current Affairs Questions [Download PDF}

Check out the CMAT 2024 General Knowledge (GK) Current Affairs Questions for March 2024. This compilation presents over 250+ current affairs questions covering diverse topics relevant to the competitive exam landscape. These questions aim to test your awareness of recent events, developments, and trends across various domains including politics, economics, science, technology, sports, and more. Staying updated with current affairs is crucial for success in management entrance exams like CMAT. It helps in enhancing your analytical skills, comprehension abilities, and overall knowledge base. This document serves as a comprehensive resource to assess and improve your understanding of recent happenings in the world. You can download all these questions in PDF format.

Question 1

What sector did India and South Korea discuss boosting cooperation in?

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Question 2

Which nation recently hosted the world's first jet suit race?

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Question 3

Which country became the first to anchor abortion rights within its constitution?

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Question 4

Who was recently elected as the president of Hungary?

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Question 5

Which country's parliament passed the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill?

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Question 6

Where did Prime Ministers Modi and Jugnauth recently inaugurate projects?

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Question 7

Panama recently joined which international organization?

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Question 8

Which country introduced the Life Protection Plan (LPP) insurance package for Indian blue-collar workers in the UAE?

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Question 9

Which region recently introduced a stricter national security law draft with expanded definitions and harsher penalties?

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Question 10

Where did Sea6 Energy launch the world's first large-scale mechanized tropical seaweed farm?

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Question 11

Who recently became Pakistan's first Sikh minister in the Punjab province?

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Question 12

Who recently became Pakistan's 14th President, succeeding Dr. Arif Alvi?

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Question 13

China recently declared a new territorial baseline in which body of water, raising concerns about potential disputes?

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Question 14

India and which country signed a protocol for the establishment of a Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO)?

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Question 15

Over 1500 skeletons dating back to the 17th century were discovered at a construction site in which German city?

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Question 16

Who was recently appointed as the new Palestinian Prime Minister by President Mahmoud Abbas?

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Question 17

Which company's Starship rocket disintegrated during re-entry on its third test flight, highlighting challenges in its development?

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Question 18

The UK recently tested which Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW), showcasing precision targeting and cost-effectiveness?

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Question 19

Which country's president secured another six-year term in an election with 76.1% of the vote?

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Question 20

During which mission does NASA plan to carry a 'Message In Bottle' to Europa?

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Question 21

Which country declared Pokhara as its tourism capital to boost the tourism industry?

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Question 22

Who became the first Black leader of a European country by being elected as the leader of Welsh Labour Party?

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Question 23

Which country banned disposable e-cigarettes and vapes?

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Question 24

Which city experienced a bridge collapse after a container ship collision, resulting in six presumed deaths?

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Question 25

Who will be the first contestant from Saudi Arabia to participate in the Miss Universe pageant?

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Question 26

Who won Senegal's presidential election with 54.28% of votes in the first round?

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Question 27

Which country legalized same-sex marriage, positioning itself as a pioneer in Southeast Asia?

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Question 28

Which state imposed restrictions on social media for minors, requiring parental permission for accounts?

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Question 29

Which countries participated in the India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT 24) aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation among the navies?

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Question 30

Who has been appointed as the new Director General of NSG and is currently heading SSB?

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Question 31

Who has been appointed as the Head of Parliament Security?

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Question 32

Who has been appointed as the new chief secretary of Bihar?

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Question 33

Who made history as BSF’s First Female Sniper?

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Question 34

Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Slice?

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Question 35

Who has been appointed as the President and MD for Indian Subcontinent by SAP?

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Question 36

Who assumes additional charge as Chairman and MD of NHPC Limited?

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Question 37

Who becomes the new President of Paralympic Committee of India?

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Question 38

Who becomes Pakistan’s First Sikh Minister in Punjab?

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Question 39

Who has been appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission?

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Question 40

Who assumes charge as Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes?

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Question 41

Who has been appointed as the new Director General by ISMA?

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Question 42

Who has collaborated with ECI for Voter Information and Combats Misinformation Ahead of Elections?

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Question 43

Who has been nominated as the Next Director (Projects) of NHPC Limited?

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Question 44

Who has been appointed as New Election Commissioners?

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Question 45

Who is the New Chairman and Managing Director of NCL?

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Question 46

Who was named ECI’s National PwD Icon at Inclusive Cricket Match?

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Question 47

Who has been appointed as Prasar Bharati Board Chairman?

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Question 48

Who resigned as Telangana Governor?

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Question 49

Who has been appointed as President of ‘One Kotak’ by Kotak Bank?

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Question 50

Who has been appointed as New CBSE Chief?

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Question 51

Who has been appointed as MD & CEO of Poonawalla Fincorp?

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Question 52

Who has got additional charge as Telangana Governor?

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Question 53

Who has been appointed as New Indian Ambassador to Russia?

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Question 54

Who has been announced as the New CEO of P&G; India?

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Question 55

Who replaced West Bengal DGP and was appointed by the Election Commission?

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Question 56

Who took over as Poonawalla Fincorp CEO?

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Question 57

Who was appointed as the Additional Charge after Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned from the Union cabinet?

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Question 58

Who was elected as the new Chairman of the Indian Banks Association?

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Question 59

Who took over as the President of the Indian Steel Association?

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Question 60

Who was named as Microsoft’s AI Division Head?

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Question 61

Who was elected as the New President of FIEO?

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Question 62

Who was named Portugal’s Prime Minister?

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Question 63

Who was appointed as a Director in UPSC?

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Question 64

Who were the new Members sworn in at Lokpal of India?

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Question 65

Who were the new Chiefs appointed to lead NIA, NDRF, and BPR&D;?

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Question 66

Who was appointed as MD & CEO of Bank of Maharashtra?

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Question 67

Who was selected to lead UN’s Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts?

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Question 68

Who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2023?

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Question 69

Which team clinched the maiden title in Pro Kabaddi League Season 10?

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Question 70

Where did the Asian River Rafting Championships open?

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Question 71

Who announced retirement from badminton recently?

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Question 72

Which country won the first UEFA Women’s Nations League?

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Question 73

Khelo India medal winners are now eligible for what?

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Question 74

When is the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled?

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Question 75

Where was Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 inaugurated?

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Question 76

Who inaugurated the 5th ONGC Para Games?

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Question 77

Who recently joined the elite 700 Test wickets club?

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Question 78

Who were named ICC Players of the Month for February 2024?

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Question 79

Which programme was launched recently?

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Question 80

Which team won the Ranji Trophy 2024?

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Question 81

Who won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?

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Question 82

Who topped Daniil Medvedev to repeat as Indian Wells champion?

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Question 83

Where did the 3rd edition of North East Games 2024 begin?

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Question 84

Who shined at the Indian Open Jumps Competition?

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Question 85

Who will be the Indian flagbearer at the Paris Olympics 2024?

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Question 86

Who created history at WTT Feeder Beirut 2024?

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Question 87

Who clinched victory at the Australian Grand Prix?

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Question 88

Carlos Alcaraz recently achieved which feat in tennis?

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Question 89

Where did the 3rd edition of North East Games 2024 take place?

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Question 90

Who shone at the Indian Open Jumps Competition?

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Question 91

Who is set to be the Indian flagbearer at the Paris Olympics 2024?

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Question 92

Who clinched victory at the Australian Grand Prix?

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Question 93

Who recently retired from red-ball cricket?

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Question 94

Who became the first Indian to score 12,000 T20 runs?

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Question 95

Which team hit a record-breaking 277/3 against MI in IPL 2024?

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Question 96

Who shined at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024?

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Question 97

Who called time on their cricket career recently?

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Question 98

Who were appointed as co-chairs of FIH Athletes Committee?

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Question 99

Who became Bangladesh’s first ICC Elite Umpire?

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Question 100

Who was awarded an honorary Knighthood by Britain’s King Charles III in 2024?

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Question 101

Who received the Maharashtra Bhushan Award in 2024 for contributions to regenerative medicine?

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Question 102

Which ministry was honored for outstanding accounting performance during FY 2023-24?

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Question 103

Who won the USGA’s prestigious Bob Jones Award in 2024?

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Question 104

Who won the first prize in the National Youth Parliament Festival 2024?

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Question 105

Who was honored at the ‘India-UK Achievers’ Awards in London?

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Question 106

Who received the National Creators Award for excellence in various domains?

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Question 107

Which country received the ‘Measles and Rubella Champion’ Award for exemplary efforts in disease prevention?

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Question 108

Who was nominated to the Rajya Sabha for immense contributions across diverse fields?

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Question 109

Who won the Miss World 2024 crown?

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Question 110

Which film won seven awards including Best Director and Best Picture at the Oscars 2024?

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Question 111

Who won the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the highest honor in architecture?

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Question 112

Indian writer Amitav Ghosh was awarded the prestigious Erasmus Prize in 2024 for his contributions to which field?

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Question 113

Mr. Srinivasan Swamy received the 2024 IAA Golden Compass Award for his contributions to which industry?

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Question 114

Smt. Droupadi Murmu was honored with an honorary doctorate by which university for bilateral ties?

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Question 115

The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2022-23 recognized achievements in which field?

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Question 116

Who were jointly awarded the Chameli Devi Jain Award 2024 for outstanding journalism?

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Question 117

Ratan Tata was awarded the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for his contributions to which area?

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Question 118

What is the 'Diana Memorial Award' given for?

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Question 119

T M Krishna was awarded the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi for his contributions to which genre of music?

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Question 120

Prabha Varma received the 33rd Saraswati Samman for which of his works?

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Question 121

The Raksha Mantri Trophy for Best AFMS Hospitals 2022 was awarded for excellence in which area?

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Question 122

Dr. Uma Rele was honored with the Maharashtra Gaurav Award for her contributions to which art form?

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Question 123

COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber received an award for his leadership in which area?

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Question 124

What is the highest civilian honor in Bhutan recently awarded to PM Modi?

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Question 125

Which organization received the Aviation Week Laureates Award for the Chandrayaan-3 mission?

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Question 126

Who received the first “Global Inequality Research Award” for contributions to understanding global inequalities?

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Question 127

Who was awarded the 2024 Abel Prize for contributions to probability theory and functional analysis?

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Question 128

Who received the Times Power Icon 2024 Award for industry leadership?

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Question 129

Which state government introduced a fully-funded universal life insurance plan?

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Question 130

Where was the Poshan Utsav organized to promote good nutrition behavior?

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Question 131

Who launched the Haj Suvidha App and Haj Guide for Haj-2024 pilgrims?

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Question 132

Who unveiled the ADITI scheme at DefConnect 2024?

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Question 133

Which state announced the "Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojna"?

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Question 134

What scheme did the Union Cabinet approve to bolster industrial growth in the North East?

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Question 135

What was the budget approved for the IndiaAI Mission to enhance AI innovation?

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Question 136

What does the NAMASTE Scheme ensure for sanitation workers?

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Question 137

Who launched the Mahtari Vandan Yojana in Chhattisgarh?

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Question 138

Which department introduced the Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme?

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Question 139

When was Poshan Pakhwada 2024 organized to spread awareness about nutrition and women's health?

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Question 140

Who launched the Credit Assistance Program for Jan Aushadhi Kendras?

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Question 141

What is the name of the portal launched by PM Modi to empower marginalized communities?

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Question 142

Which campaign was initiated by NITI Aayog to empower grassroots entrepreneurship?

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Question 143

What scheme was announced by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to facilitate EV adoption?

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Question 144

Which policy proposes simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies in India?

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Question 145

What is the focus of the partnership between IPPB and Hindustan Zinc in rural Rajasthan?

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Question 146

What is the purpose of NGEL and MAHAGENCO's collaboration in Maharashtra?

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Question 147

What is the significance of the MoU signed between India and Nicaragua?

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Question 148

What is the focus of the collaboration between C-DOT and Qualcomm at Mobile World Congress 2024?

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Question 149

What is the partnership between BPCL and Neeraj Chopra for?

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Question 150

What is the objective of the Faculties Exchange Programme conducted by BIMSTEC in Dhaka?

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Question 151

What does the partnership between India and Nepal focus on?

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Question 152

What is the purpose of REC Limited's partnership with UNISED in Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh?

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Question 153

What are the Frontier Technology Labs established by Atal Innovation Mission and Meta aimed at?

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Question 154

What area of research does the collaboration between NPCI and IISc Bangalore focus on?

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Question 155

What is the objective of the AI Centre established by the Karnataka government in collaboration with the World Economic Forum?

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Question 156

What prompted Sweden to join NATO recently?

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Question 157

What is the focus of the MoU signed between RBI and Bank Indonesia?

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Question 158

What is the focus of the PPA signed between NIGEL and GUVNL?

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Question 159

What is the collaboration between NPCI and Fonepay aimed at?

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Question 160

What is the objective of the AI-ML Hub launched by DST and T-Hub in Hyderabad?

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Question 161

What does the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement aim to achieve?

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Question 162

What is the objective of the MoU signed between NGEL and RVUNL?

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Question 163

What is the collaboration between NIELIT and ITI Egypt aimed at?

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Question 164

What is the focus of the partnership between MoRD and IIT Delhi?

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Question 165

What is the objective of the tripartite MoU signed among USOF, Prasar Bharati, and ONDC?

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Question 166

What is the focus of the loan agreement signed between the Government of India and ADB for Ahmedabad?

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Question 167

What is the objective of the loan agreement signed between the Government of India and ADB to strengthen the fintech ecosystem?

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Question 168

What is the focus of the MoU signed between India and Singapore on Law and Dispute Resolution?

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Question 169

What is the focus of DEP's partnership with COA?

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Question 170

What is the focus of collaboration between IIT Delhi and Israel Aerospace Industries?

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Question 171

What sector does the Ministry of Heavy Industries partner with IIT Roorkee in?

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Question 172

What is the focus of Arya.ag's partnership with Shivalik Bank?

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Question 173

What is the focus of Max India’s subsidiary's partnership with IIT Delhi?

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Question 174

What scheme does Tamil Nadu sign an MoU to implement with the Ministry of Education?

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Question 175

What is the focus of collaboration between SANY India and J&K; Bank?

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Question 176

What is the focus of Reliance Consumer Products' partnership with Sri Lanka’s Elephant House?

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Question 177

What campaign does YES Bank launch in partnership with the Indian Olympic Association for Paris Olympics 2024?

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Question 178

What is the focus of Axis Mutual Fund's collaboration with Enparadigm?

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Question 179

What is the partnership between SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd and Titan Company Ltd focused on?

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Question 180

What is the focus of the AUKUS Partnership?

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Question 181

What is the focus of the Working Arrangement signed between CBI and Europol?

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Question 182

What is the focus of the collaboration between Tech Mahindra and IBM in Singapore?

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Question 183

What is the focus of NTPC's loan secured from JBIC?

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Question 184

What is the focus of the collaboration between HPCL and Tata?

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Question 185

What is the focus of the MoU signed between SIA-India and ABRASAT?

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Question 186

What sector does the partnership between IIM Mumbai and Starburst aim to fortify?

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Question 187

Who launched the debut book "Swallowing the Sun" in Mumbai?

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Question 188

What did Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik release?

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Question 189

What was launched to document Harish Khullar’s collection of Indian modern and contemporary art?

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Question 190

Who unveiled "The Conspiracy" alleging geopolitical rivalry with China?

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Question 191

Who released "Sagar Parikrama" highlighting maritime themes?

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Question 192

What was launched at the Dibrugarh University International Literary Festival?

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Question 193

Whose autobiography narrates a journey from SBI clerk to Canara Bank Chairman?

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Question 194

Whose book was shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, exploring AI's societal impact?

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Question 195

What new offering does Flipkart introduce for its users in India?

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Question 196

How does Pepsi reveal its new logo?

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Question 197

What growth does SBI predict for India's GDP in FY24?

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Question 198

What initiative does Tata Motors take for Tata Steel?

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Question 199

How does Airbus collaborate with IIM Mumbai?

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Question 200

What investment does Accenture make in the LearnVantage platform?

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Question 201

What milestone does FLY91 achieve from DGCA?

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Question 202

What contract does BHEL secure with NTPC?

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Question 203

What does Indian Oil plan to manufacture for Formula 1?

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Question 204

What announcement does Aditya Birla Capital make?

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Question 205

What achievement does Tata Power Solar complete?

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Question 206

What is the focus of PM Modi laying the foundation stone for semiconductor projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore?

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Question 207

What is the focus of Tata Motors establishing a Rs 9,000 crore manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu?

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Question 208

What does FSSAI certify nearly 100 jails as?

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Question 209

What sector does Adani Green Energy contribute to with its 126 MW wind power plant in Gujarat?

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Question 210

What is the focus of PepsiCo's investment of $400 million in Vietnam?

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Question 211

What sector does Adani Ports strengthen through the acquisition of 95% stake in Gopalpur Port?

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Question 212

What does CCI approve regarding Adani Power?

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Question 213

What does Wipro-GE Healthcare announce regarding investment in India?

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Question 214

What does Reliance strengthen through its acquisition of stake in Adani's power project in Madhya Pradesh?

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Question 215

What do core industries indicate with their robust growth in February 2024?

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Question 216

What does Adani Group's mega copper plant contribute to in Gujarat?

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Question 217

What does India's attraction of highest foreign funds in Asia indicate?

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Question 218

What is the focus of MoSPI and ISRO's partnership using the Bhuvan Platform?

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Question 219

What event does IIT Madras host showcasing diverse research advancements?

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Question 220

What is the focus of the Bharat Steam Boiler Expo 2024 hosted in Guwahati?

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Question 221

What commitment do African health ministers make in the Yaoundé Declaration?

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Question 222

What is the purpose of Startup Mahakumbh 2024?

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Question 223

What events will India host in 2024 highlighting telecom reforms and technological prowess?

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Question 224

What is the focus of the 4th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum held in New Delhi?

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Question 225

What does the '2+2' dialogue between India and Brazil aim to strengthen?

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Question 226

What event does IIT Madras organize with global participation related to chess?

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Question 227

What is the theme of the METOC seminar ‘Meghayan-24’ organized by SNOM and INMAC?

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Question 228

What is the status of India's leopard population according to recent data?

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Question 229

Which airport recently clinched ACI-ASQ’s Best Airport in Asia-Pacific for the 6th year?

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Question 230

According to SIPRI data, where does India rank in terms of arms imports for 2019-2023?

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Question 231

What is India's rank in the Gender Inequality Index (GII) globally?

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Question 232

What does the report "A Decade of Science-Tech Panorama for Aatmanirbhar Bharat" showcase?

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Question 233

According to the V-Dem Institute's Democracy Report 2024, what trend does India exhibit since 2018?

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Question 234

Where does India rank in the Human Development Index (HDI) globally?

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Question 235

According to the DHL Connectedness Index, what rank did India achieve in 2023?

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Question 236

What record-breaking indicators did the WMO Report on Climate Change highlight in 2023?

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Question 237

According to IQAir's World Air Quality Report 2023, which city tops the global list of most polluted cities?

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Question 238

Which country topped the Happiness Rankings for the 7th year?

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Question 239

According to UNCTAD's Global Trade Overview, what was the change in global trade in 2023?

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Question 240

Which city surpassed Beijing as Asia's billionaire capital according to the Hurun Research Institute?

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Question 241

What does the ILO Report on Employment reveal about India's scenario?

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Question 242

What is the focus of the V-Dem Institute's Democracy Report 2024 regarding India?

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Question 243

Where does India rank in the Human Development Index (HDI) globally?

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Question 244

According to the DHL Connectedness Index, what rank did India achieve in 2023?

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Question 245

What record-breaking indicators did the WMO Report on Climate Change highlight in 2023?

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Question 246

According to IQAir's World Air Quality Report 2023, which city tops the global list of most polluted cities?

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Question 247

Which country topped the Happiness Rankings for the 7th year?

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Question 248

According to UNCTAD's Global Trade Overview, what was the change in global trade in 2023?

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Question 249

Which city surpassed Beijing as Asia's billionaire capital according to the Hurun Research Institute?

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Question 250

What does the ILO Report on Employment reveal about India's scenario?

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