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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in India in which year?
A 2008
B 2010
C 2012
D 2015
Correct Answer:  B. 2010
EXPLANATION

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established on June 18, 2010, as a quasi-judicial body to handle environmental disputes.

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Which Indian river has the longest course entirely within India?
A Ganga
B Brahmaputra
C Godavari
D Indus
Correct Answer:  C. Godavari
EXPLANATION

The Godavari River has the longest course entirely within India (approximately 1,465 km), earning it the title 'Dakshin Ganga' or South Ganges.

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Which former Indian President passed away in 2024, leaving a significant legacy in science and politics?
A Pranab Mukherjee
B Pratibha Singh Patil
C Ramnath Kovind
D A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Correct Answer:  A. Pranab Mukherjee
EXPLANATION

Pranab Mukherjee, the 13th President of India and an eminent statesman, passed away in 2024, leaving behind a remarkable career spanning politics, defense, and governance.

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The Siwalik Range is the youngest mountain range in India. Which states does it primarily pass through?
A Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
B Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh
C Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura
D Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal
Correct Answer:  A. Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
EXPLANATION

The Siwalik or Sub-Himalayan Range extends through Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and into Nepal, forming the southernmost part of the Himalayas.

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Who was appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in 2024?
A Sanjay Malhotra
B Urjit Patel
C Michael Patra
D Viral Acharya
Correct Answer:  A. Sanjay Malhotra
EXPLANATION

Sanjay Malhotra was appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in 2024, succeeding Shaktikanta Das.

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Which Indian state received the UNESCO World Heritage Site status for its entire old city in 2024?
A Jaipur
B Lucknow
C Varanasi
D Udaipur
Correct Answer:  A. Jaipur
EXPLANATION

Jaipur's old city was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024, recognizing its unique grid-based urban design from the 18th century.

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Who was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2024?
A Rajiv Kumar
B Anil Swarup
C Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
D K.K. Sharma
Correct Answer:  A. Rajiv Kumar
EXPLANATION

Rajiv Kumar was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India, taking office in 2024 after the retirement of the previous CEC.

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In 2024, which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% tap water coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission?
A Himachal Pradesh
B Kerala
C Goa
D Haryana
Correct Answer:  C. Goa
EXPLANATION

Goa became the first state in India to provide tap water connections to all households under the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme in 2024.

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What is the primary focus of India's National Geographic Information System (NGIS) project initiated in 2024?
A Space exploration
B Geospatial data integration and mapping
C Climate research
D Archaeological surveys
Correct Answer:  B. Geospatial data integration and mapping
EXPLANATION

NGIS is designed to create a unified geospatial platform integrating data from various ministries and departments for better planning and governance.

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In 2024, which Indian state was granted the status of 'Aspirational District'?
A Bihar
B Odisha
C Uttar Pradesh
D Multiple states
Correct Answer:  D. Multiple states
EXPLANATION

The Government of India continues to identify and support multiple aspirational districts across different states for development through NITI Aayog's Aspirational Districts Programme.

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