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351.
Which mission is the focus of the €100 million loan discussions between France's AFD and Germany's KfW Bank with India?
Swachh Bharat
CITIIS
AMRUT
Make in India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
France's AFD and Germany's KfW Bank with India centre around a €100 million loan for urban infrastructure, specifically targeting the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0.

352.
The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has entered into a draft exploration and development agreement with a miner from which country for the acquisition and development of lithium blocks?
Australia
Argentina
Chile
Mexico
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, through Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), has entered a draft exploration and development agreement with Argentinian miner CAMYEN for the possible acquisition and development of lithium blocks.

353.
Which two companies have partnered with ITC to help Indian tobacco farmers combat climate-related challenges?
Skymet and IBM
Skymet and Accenture
Wipro and Skymet
Microsoft and Skymet
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ITC has strategically partnered with Microsoft and Skymet, two leading technology companies, to develop innovative solutions for tobacco farmers in India facing climate change's adverse effects. This collaboration aims to leverage cutting-edge technology and weather insights to empower farmers with tools to adapt to climate variability and protect their crops.

354.
Which company recently achieved full ownership of Meenakshi Energy, following the National Company Law Tribunal's approval for the acquisition?
Tata Group
Reliance Industries
Vedanta
Adani Group
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vedanta, under Anil Agarwal's leadership, successfully acquired full ownership of Meenakshi Energy, as approved by the National Company Law Tribunal for Rs 1,440 crore.

355.
Which organization secured a work order of Rs 678 crore from the Uttar Pradesh Government for the UP Dial 112 project?
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)
BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited)
ECIL (Electronics Corporation of India Limited)
BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BEL received a contract worth Rs 678 crore from the Uttar Pradesh Government for the UP Dial 112 project, involving high-tech hardware, AI-based software, and cybersecurity solutions.