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Q.11 Medium Indian Geography
In 2024, which Indian film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival?
A Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara'
B No Indian film won in 2024
C Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light'
D Nag Ashwin's 'Kalki 2898 AD'
Correct Answer:  C. Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light'
EXPLANATION

Payal Kapadia's debut feature 'All We Imagine as Light' won recognition at Cannes Film Festival 2024.

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Q.12 Medium Indian Geography
Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion?
A Article 19
B Article 25
C Article 21
D Article 16
Correct Answer:  B. Article 25
EXPLANATION

Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion to all citizens.

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Q.13 Medium Indian Geography
In 2024, India won how many medals at the Paris Olympics?
A 29 medals
B 31 medals
C 32 medals
D 28 medals
Correct Answer:  B. 31 medals
EXPLANATION

India won 31 medals (6 gold, 7 silver, 18 bronze) at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Q.14 Medium Indian Geography
As of 2024, who was appointed as the Chief Justice of India after Justice D.Y. Chandrachud?
A Justice Sanjiv Khanna
B Justice Surya Kant
C Justice B.R. Gavai
D Justice Hrishikesh Roy
Correct Answer:  A. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
EXPLANATION

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed as the Chief Justice of India in 2024, succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.

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Q.15 Medium Indian Geography
In 2024, which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% renewable energy capacity in its grid?
A Karnataka
B Tamil Nadu
C Gujarat
D Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer:  D. Himachal Pradesh
EXPLANATION

Himachal Pradesh achieved 100% renewable energy capacity in its grid in 2024, becoming the first Indian state to do so.

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Q.16 Medium Indian Geography
In 2024, which Indian state launched the 'Subhadra Yojana' providing cash assistance to women?
A Odisha
B Madhya Pradesh
C Chhattisgarh
D Jharkhand
Correct Answer:  A. Odisha
EXPLANATION

Odisha Chief Minister announced the Subhadra Yojana in 2024, providing annual financial assistance to eligible women.

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Q.17 Medium Indian Geography
Which Indian economist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2023?
A Raghuram Rajan
B Abhijit Banerjee
C No Indian won in 2023
D Arvind Panagariya
Correct Answer:  C. No Indian won in 2023
EXPLANATION

No Indian economist won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2023. Abhijit Banerjee won it in 2019.

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Q.18 Medium Indian Geography
The Nilgiri Mountains are located at the junction of which two mountain ranges?
A Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
B Vindhyas and Satpuras
C Himalayas and Aravallis
D Deccan Plateau and Sahyadris
Correct Answer:  A. Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
EXPLANATION

The Nilgiri Mountains form a junction between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats in South India.

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Q.19 Medium Indian Geography
In 2024, India's first fully electric inter-city bus service was launched in which state?
A Kerala
B Telangana
C Maharashtra
D Karnataka
Correct Answer:  B. Telangana
EXPLANATION

# India's First Fully Electric Inter-City Bus Service

This question tests knowledge of recent infrastructure developments and state-wise initiatives in India's public transportation sector.

Step 1: Understanding the Context

India has been actively promoting electric vehicle adoption to reduce carbon emissions and transition towards sustainable transport. Several states have launched EV initiatives, but only one launched the first fully electric inter-city bus service in 2024.

Step 2: Identifying the Correct State

Telangana launched India's first fully electric inter-city bus service in 2024 as part of its commitment to green mobility. This service operates between major cities in the state, marking a significant milestone in India's EV transportation infrastructure.

Final Answer: (B) Telangana

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Q.20 Medium Indian Geography
Which Indian state passed the first law banning plastic bags and single-use plastics in 2024?
A Kerala
B Punjab
C Himachal Pradesh
D Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer:  D. Tamil Nadu
EXPLANATION

Tamil Nadu implemented comprehensive plastic ban regulations in 2024, one of the stricter state-level initiatives in India.

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