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Which Indian athlete became the first from the country to win a medal in the sport of Skateboarding at an international competition in 2024?
A Arjun Duffan
B Vineesh Phogat
C Anush Agarwalla
D Suhail Ahmed
Correct Answer:  C. Anush Agarwalla
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Anush Agarwalla won a bronze medal in skateboarding at the Asian Games 2024, becoming the first Indian to win a medal in skateboarding at an international competition.

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In 2024, India's unemployment rate reached a 45-year low according to the CMIE data. What was the approximate rate?
A 2.9%
B 3.2%
C 4.1%
D 5.3%
Correct Answer:  B. 3.2%
EXPLANATION

According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India's unemployment rate fell to approximately 3.2% in 2024, marking the lowest level in 45 years.

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Q.3 Medium Indian Geography
Which plateau in India is home to the majority of the country's mineral resources and is known as the 'Mineral Hub of India'?
A Malwa Plateau
B Chota Nagpur Plateau
C Deccan Plateau
D Tibetan Plateau
Correct Answer:  B. Chota Nagpur Plateau
EXPLANATION

The Chota Nagpur Plateau, located in eastern India (Jharkhand, Odisha, and parts of other states), is rich in mineral resources including coal, iron ore, mica, and bauxite.

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The 'Uniform Civil Code' debate regained prominence in 2024 when which Indian state moved towards its implementation?
A Gujarat
B Uttarakhand
C Goa
D Rajasthan
Correct Answer:  B. Uttarakhand
EXPLANATION

Uttarakhand moved towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code in 2024, making it the first Indian state to do so formally. Goa already has a Uniform Civil Code since Portuguese colonial times.

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Q.5 Medium Indian Geography
Which Indian institute was ranked as Asia's number one university in the QS World University Rankings 2025?
A IIT Bombay
B IIT Delhi
C Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
D Delhi University
Correct Answer:  C. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
EXPLANATION

IISc Bangalore was ranked as the top university in Asia in QS World University Rankings 2025, marking a significant achievement for Indian higher education.

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Q.6 Medium Indian Geography
Who was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in 2025?
A General Manoj Pande
B General Anil Chauhan
C Admiral R. Hari Kumar
D Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa
Correct Answer:  B. General Anil Chauhan
EXPLANATION

General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in 2025, following the previous CDS. He is responsible for coordinating between the three armed forces.

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Q.7 Medium Indian Geography
Kailash Mansarovar, a sacred lake in Himalayan mythology, is located in which country?
A India
B Nepal
C Tibet (China)
D Bhutan
Correct Answer:  C. Tibet (China)
EXPLANATION

Mount Kailash and Kailash Mansarovar are located in Tibet, which is part of China. The lake is considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Indian pilgrims undertake the pilgrimage to this lake.

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Q.8 Medium Indian Geography
In 2024, India's coal production surpassed which milestone for the first time?
A 800 million tonnes
B 900 million tonnes
C 1 billion tonnes
D 1.2 billion tonnes
Correct Answer:  C. 1 billion tonnes
EXPLANATION

India surpassed the 1 billion tonne coal production mark in 2024, making it the world's second-largest coal producer after China and reflecting its growing energy demand.

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Which Indian state is the largest producer of spices and is known as the 'Spice Garden of India'?
A Tamil Nadu
B Karnataka
C Kerala
D Telangana
Correct Answer:  C. Kerala
EXPLANATION

Kerala, located in South India, is the largest producer and exporter of spices, accounting for over 50% of India's spice production. It is historically known as the 'Spice Garden of India'.

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Neeraj Chopra won India's first Olympic gold medal in athletics at Paris 2024. In which event did he compete?
A 100m Sprint
B Javelin Throw
C Long Jump
D Hammer Throw
Correct Answer:  B. Javelin Throw
EXPLANATION

Neeraj Chopra won gold in the Men's Javelin Throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a throw of 89.45 meters, repeating his Tokyo 2020 Olympic success.

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