Correct Answer :   $3.47 billion

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In February 2024, India's outward foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $3.47 billion, marking a notable rise from the previous year.

This increase, reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), indicates a growing trend of higher financial commitments by Indian entities in foreign markets, encompassing equity, debt, and guarantees.

Correct Answer :   South Korea

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol highlighted AI-based fake news as a threat to democracy during the summit addressing digital threats and technology's role in promoting democracy.

Correct Answer :   New Delhi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Start-up Mahakumbh at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

On this occasion, he also visited the exhibition displayed. On this occasion, PM Modi said that India has the third largest startup ecosystem with 1.25 lakh startups, which includes 12 lakh youth.

Correct Answer :   Kiran Rijiju

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After the resignation of Pashupati Kumar Paras from the Union Council of Ministers, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Food and Processing Industries.

President Draupadi Murmu has given Rijiju the charge of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, in addition to his existing portfolio of Ministry of Earth and Science.

Correct Answer :   CP Radhakrishnan

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Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been given additional responsibility as the in-charge Governor of Telangana in place of Tamilisai Soundararajan.

Earlier, Soundararajan had resigned from his post. He will also hold the additional responsibilities of Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.

Correct Answer :   Finland

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According to the World Happiness Report 2024, the European country Finland is the happiest country in the world.

Finland remains the happiest country in the world for the seventh consecutive year. Like last year, India remains at 126th position in the World Happiness Index.

Whereas India's neighboring country Pakistan is at 108th place and Sri Lanka is at 128th place. America is at 23rd place. 

Correct Answer :   Vinay Kumar

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The Ministry of External Affairs has appointed the country's senior diplomat Vinay Kumar as the next Ambassador of India to Russia.

Vinay Kumar is currently serving as the Ambassador of India to Myanmar. Vinay Kumar is a 1992 batch IFS officer.

India has long-term and extensive cooperation with Russia in the field of defence. India imports most of the weapons from Russia.

Correct Answer :   SAKHI

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Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) located at Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram has launched a multi-purpose app 'SAKHI' (Space-borne Assistant and Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction-SAKHI) to assist the Gaganyaan crew.

This app will help in monitoring the health of astronauts and maintaining communication with ISRO on Earth. ISRO can launch Gaganyaan human mission in the year 2025.

Correct Answer :   20 March

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International Day of Happiness is a global event organized by the United Nations every year on 20 March.

On July 12, 2012, the General Assembly of the United Nations passed a resolution declaring March 20 as the International Day of Happiness.

The purpose of this day is to encourage people to lead a simple and happy life.   

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh

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Uttar Pradesh Police will now use the state-of-the-art digital platform Trinetra App 2.0, which has been designed to help in crime prevention and investigation.

UP DGP Prashant Kumar along with ADG Law and Order Amitabh Yash launched the app at the DGP headquarters.