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What is the objective of Nasdaq’s plan to introduce 24-hour trading?

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To meet global demand for US stocks

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Which country’s central bank added the most gold to its reserves post-Covid?

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China

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How much gold did the RBI add to its reserves from 2020 to 2024?

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244 tonnes

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What is the minimum investment proposed by SEBI for Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) bonds?

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₹1,000

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Which bank launched the ‘SBI Asmita’ collateral-free digital SME loan for women entrepreneurs?

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State Bank of India

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What is the name of the RuPay-powered debit card launched by SBI for women?

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Nari Shakti Platinum Debit Card

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Which bank conducted India’s first aircraft financing transaction through GIFT City?

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Axis Bank

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What is the name of the women’s health initiative launched by Star Health?

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SheTARA

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Which country ranks 4th in global wealth rankings according to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2025?

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India

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How many High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) does India have as of 2024?

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85,698

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What is the theme of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2025?

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Strengthening global partnerships for sustainable development

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What percentage of countries reported a backlash on women’s rights in 2024 according to UN Women?

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25%

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What is the name of the festival organized by Sahitya Akademi in March 2025?

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Festival of Letters

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What is the objective of the Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats initiative?

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To enhance women’s participation in local governance

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Which company is conducting India’s first hydrogen truck trials?

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Tata Motors

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What is the duration of Tata Motors’ hydrogen truck trials?

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24 months

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What did the Supreme Court declare as a fundamental right in March 2025?

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Right against disability-based discrimination

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Which institution signed an MoU with Coal India to set up a Centre of Excellence for clean coal technology?

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IIT Hyderabad

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What is the stake percentage of GMR Airports in Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) after the recent acquisition?

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74%

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What is the value of the deal signed by the Defence Ministry for T-72 tank engines?

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Which state launched the Advanced Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC) for Kerala Police?

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What is the name of the cybersecurity system developed by C-DOT for Kerala Police?

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Which state government signed an MoU with IWAI to promote river cruise tourism?

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Jammu & Kashmir

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When is National Dentist’s Day celebrated in 2025?

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What is the theme of International Women’s Day 2025?
For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.
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Who became India’s first woman law secretary in 2025?
Anju Rathi Rana
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How long was the extension granted to IndusInd Bank CEO Sumant Kathpalia by RBI?
1 year
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Which tennis legend passed away in 2025 at the age of 86?
Fred Stolle
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Who received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Hospitality and Education in 2025?
Suborno Bose
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Which institutions developed a sensor for detecting toxic metals in water?
IIT Bombay and Monash University
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What is the name of ISRO’s mission that completed 1,000 orbits in March 2025?
POEM-4
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Which cricketer announced retirement from ODIs after the Champions Trophy in 2025?
Mushfiqur Rahim
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What is the name of the initiative launched by PhonePe to promote financial security among women?
Insuring HEROES
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What is the name of the project launched by HDFC Bank to support defence pensioners and veterans?
Project HAKK
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What is the name of the initiative launched by Star Health to provide free medical screenings for women?
SheTARA
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What is the name of the initiative launched by SIDBI and Federal Bank to strengthen MSME financing?
MSME Financing Partnership
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What is the name of the initiative launched by IWAI and J&K Government to promote river cruise tourism?
J&K River Cruise Tourism MoU
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What is the name of the initiative launched by Kerala Police to strengthen cybersecurity?
Advanced Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC)
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What is the name of the initiative launched by Tata Motors to conduct hydrogen truck trials?
Hydrogen-Powered Truck Trials
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What is the name of the initiative launched by Coal India and IIT Hyderabad to set up a Centre of Excellence for clean coal technology?
Centre of Excellence for Clean Coal and Net-Zero Tech
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What is the name of the deal signed by the Defence Ministry for T-72 tank engines?
T-72 Tank Engine Deal
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What is the name of the initiative launched by the Defence Ministry to strengthen India’s defence manufacturing capabilities?
T-72 Tank Engine Deal
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What is the name of the initiative launched by India to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070?
Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)
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What is the name of the initiative launched by India to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)
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What is the name of the initiative launched by Sahitya Akademi to promote literature?
Festival of Letters
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What is the name of the initiative launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to enhance women’s participation in local governance?
Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats
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What is the name of the sensor developed by IIT Bombay and Monash University to detect toxic metals in water?
Copper-based Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)
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What was developed by IIT Bombay and Monash University to detect toxic metals in water?
Copper-based Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)
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What is the name of the ISRO mission that completed 1,000 orbits in March 2025?
POEM-4

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