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1. Recently, by which year will the dominance of fossil fuels in power generation end?
(A) 2025
(B) 2027
(C) 2030
(D) 2032
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Answer: (C)
According to the latest report of the Reserve Bank of India, it has estimated that the dominance of fossil fuels in electricity generation will end by the end of the decade. The central bank estimates that renewable energy will contribute more than 50% of global electricity generation as part of a significant energy transition.
2. Recently which state government will shut down the prestigious tram service?
(A) West Bengal
(B) Assam
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Arunachal Pradesh
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Answer: (A)
Recently, the West Bengal government has decided to shut down Kolkata’s 150-year-old transport service, the tram. The Transport Minister said that the slow-moving trams cause traffic jams on the roads during peak hours. They cannot be run at present, as both vehicles and crowd are increasing on the roads.
3. Recently who has become the fastest player to score 27000 international runs?
(A) Rohit Sharma
(B) Shikhar Dhawan
(C) Virat Kohli
(D) Hardik Pandya
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Answer: (C)
Indian team star Virat Kohli has achieved a special feat on the fourth day of the second test match against Bangladesh. Former Indian captain Kohli, who is constantly reaching new heights, has scored 27000 runs in international cricket. With this, he became the fastest batsman to achieve this feat and has left behind compatriot legend Sachin Tendulkar in this matter.
4. Where has India’s first Oxygen Bird Park been inaugurated recently?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Uttarakhand
(C) Kerala
(D) Karnataka
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Answer: (A)
Recently, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India’s first Oxygen Bird Park near Jamtha in Nagpur. Developed by NHAI in 8 hectares with more than 8000 plant species, this park aims to promote biodiversity and tackle pollution. It will also serve as an eco tourism destination.
5. Recently Indian origin Ravi Ahuja has been appointed as the new CEO of which company?
(A) Boeing
(B) Microsoft
(C) Sony Pictures Entertainment
(D) None of the above
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Answer: (C)
Vinciguerra will remain in an advisory role as non-executive chairman for Sony Pictures Entertainment until the end of December 2025. Ahuja will report to Kenichiro Yoshida, President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, and Hiroki Totoki, President, COO and CFO of Sony Group Corporation.
6. Recently who has become the first woman Director General of AFMS?
(A) Pratima Singh
(B) Amrita Mohan
(C) Aarti Sareen
(D) None of these
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Answer: (C)
Recently Surgeon Vice Admiral Aarti Sareen took over as Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services. With this historic achievement, she became the first woman officer to be appointed to this post. DGAFMS is responsible for all matters related to medical policy of the armed forces under the Ministry of Defence.
7. Recently SBI Card has launched co-branded credit card with which airline?
(A) Air India
(B) Singapore Airlines
(C) Qatar Airways
(D) None of these
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Answer: (B)
Recently SBI Card and Singapore Airlines launched a co-branded credit card called KrisFlyer SBI Card in India. Two cards have been issued under this. The first is KrisFlyer SBI Card and the second is KrisFlyer SBI Card Apex Card. The joining and annual fee of both the cards is Rs 2999 and Rs 9999 plus taxes respectively.
8. In which state has the Women Entrepreneurship Forum been launched by NITI Aayog recently?
(A) Telangana
(B) Kerala
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Odisha
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Answer: (A)
Recently, in a landmark initiative, NITI Aayog has inaugurated the first chapter for women entrepreneurs in collaboration with the Government of Telangana wherein we will act as the hub founding organization to provide support and resources to women entrepreneurs in various fields to help them grow their businesses.
9. Who has recently hoisted the tricolor on Mount Yunam, a 20300 feet high peak in Himachal Pradesh?
(A) Ashish Singh
(B) Yashwant Nayak
(C) Abhineet Maurya
(D) None of these
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Answer: (C)
Recently, Abhineet Maurya, a mountaineer from Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh, has hoisted the tricolour on the highest peak of Lahaul valley of Himachal Pradesh, Unam, after completing the climb. Abhineet had started the expedition from Bharatpur base camp of Lahaul district. There were five members in his expedition, but due to bad weather and poor health, four members had to be left at the base camp during the expedition
10. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh recently?
(A) Anurag Jain
(B) Saurabh Shah
(C) Amit Mohan
(D) None of these
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Answer: (A)
Recently, Anurag Jain, the new Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, took charge. Actually, for the first time in Madhya Pradesh, there is no Chief Secretary for two days. Anurag Jain has taken charge as soon as he took charge. He has started signing the files. He is also meeting officers and employees. It is said about Anurag Jain that he is a very composed officer.
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