11. In October 2024, which city in Maharashtra was the location of the inauguration of the Banjara Virasat Museum by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
[A] Panvel
[B] Virar
[C] Washim
[D] Borivali
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Correct Answer: C [Washim]
Notes:
The Banjara Virasat Museum, located at Poharadevi in Washim district, Maharashtra, is dedicated to the Banjara community. This group are nomadic tribes originally hailing from Rajasthan who are now settled in various states across India.
12. Who has been appointed Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
[A] Shaktikanta Das
[B] Sanjeev Sanyal
[C] Agrim Kaushal
[D] Shamika Ravi
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Correct Answer: A [Shaktikanta Das]
Notes:
Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His selection was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. He is a 1980-batch IAS officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre. His tenure will last until the Prime Minister’s term ends or until further orders.
13. With reference to the Paris AI Summit, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The Paris AI Summit is co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The summit aims to address the increasing concentration of power in the AI market.
- The Bletchley Declaration, adopted at the first global AI summit, seeks to boost global AI safety collaboration.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [All three]
Notes:- Co-chaired by Modi (Correct): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is indeed set to co-chair the Paris AI Summit, highlighting India’s role in global discussions on AI governance.
- Addressing market concentration (Correct): The summit specifically aims to tackle the issue of increasing concentration of power in the AI market, particularly among a few dominant tech companies.
- The focus of the Bletchley Declaration (Correct): This declaration aims to enhance global collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety.
14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award for Minority Upliftment in which country?
[A] United States of America
[B] France
[C] United Kingom
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: A [United States of America]
Notes:
A new NGO, the Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM), was launched in Maryland, USA, to unite and support minority communities in the Indian American diaspora. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award for Minority Upliftment during the event. Jasdip Singh, a Sikh philanthropist, was appointed as AIAM’s Chairman. AIAM aims to advance PM Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, focusing on inclusivity and welfare for all.
15. What is the name of the highest national award of Guyana, recently conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
[A] The Order of Excellence
[B] The Order of Valor
[C] The Crown Jewel Honor
[D] The Grand Cross of the Order
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Correct Answer: A [The Order of Excellence]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Guyana’s highest national award, “The Order of Excellence,” on November 19, 2024, in Georgetown, conferred by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Modi became the fourth foreign dignitary to receive this prestigious award. He was also honored with Dominica’s highest national award, the “Dominica Award of Honour,” by President Sylvanie Burton on November 20, 2024. The Dominica award was presented during the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown. Modi is the second foreign leader after Queen Elizabeth (1969) to receive Dominica’s highest national award.
16. Bandar Seri Begawan, recently in the news due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, is the capital of which country?
[A] Thailand
[B] Indonesia
[C] Brunei
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: C [Brunei]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of India expressed a desire for stronger ties with Brunei, focusing on enhancing commercial and cultural connections during his visit to Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei is located on the northern coast of Borneo Island in Southeast Asia and sits in both the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. It is bordered by the South China Sea to the north and surrounded by Malaysia, with two non-contiguous parts divided by Sarawak. The capital and largest city is Bandar Seri Begawan, and the highest point is Bukit Pagon, reaching 6,069 feet along the border with Malaysia. Brunei has several rivers, including Belait, Pandaruan, and Tutong, and is a significant oil producer in Southeast Asia.
17. What is the theme of this year’s Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, recently chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
[A] Viksit Bharat@2047
[B] Viksit Samaj@2056
[C] Digital India@2034
[D] Make in India
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Correct Answer: A [Viksit Bharat@2047]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi. The theme is Viksit Bharat@2047, focusing on making India a developed nation. Discussions will include the approach paper for the Vision Document on Viksit Bharat, fostering participative governance and collaboration between the Centre and States to enhance the quality of life. The meeting will address states’ roles in achieving this goal. With aspirations to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, attendees include Chief Ministers, Union Ministers, and NITI Aayog members.
18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the ‘longest railway platform in the world’ at which station in Karnataka in 2023?
[A] Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station
[B] Hosapete Station
[C] Tinaighat Station
[D] Dharwad Station
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Correct Answer: A [Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the ‘longest railway platform in the world’ at Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station in Karnataka. The platform is 1,507 m long and has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
19. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham Temple in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Ayodhya
[B] Saharanpur
[C] Sambhal
[D] Sitapur
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Correct Answer: C [Sambhal ]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham Temple in Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh. Constructed by Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust, chaired by Acharya Pramod Krishnam, the temple’s unique feature is its ten garbh grihas, representing all ten avatars of the Lord, including the human form. The Prime Minister highlighted the intricate architecture, emphasizing the embodiment of various divine forms in the scriptures.
20. Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘NACIN’, a national-level institute, in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics’ (NACIN) new campus at Palasamudram, Andhra Pradesh. Declaring it a premier training institute, he highlighted the impact of tax reforms in the last 9 years on business ease, increased tax collection, and poverty reduction for 25 crore people. The 500-acre state-of-the-art campus will use advanced technologies like Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence for training Indian Revenue Service officials and allied services, emphasizing the government’s commitment to fighting corruption and achieving a Developed Nation by 2047.