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601.
Which airline has recently become the first Indian airline to transport 100 million passengers in a single calendar year?
Air India
SpiceJet
Vistara
IndiGo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, has made history by becoming the first Indian airline to transport 100 million passengers in a single calendar year, solidifying its position among the world’s top 10 airlines by passenger traffic.

602.
What organization has launched the Emergency Response System (ERS) Mobile App for swift emergency response?
National Highways Authority of India
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) took the initiative to create and introduce the Emergency Response System (ERS) Mobile App specifically for optimizing the dispatch of vital information to on-road units, enabling swifter and more efficient responses to emergency calls, and ensuring timely assistance for those in need.

603.
Which state's Tiriyani Block secured the top spot in NITI Aayog's inaugural delta rankings?
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tiriyani Block in Telangana's Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district achieved the top position in NITI Aayog's inaugural delta rankings, demonstrating outstanding performance in the Aspirational Blocks Programme.

604.
What is the name of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute team's successful expedition, leading to the hoisting of a National Flag atop Mt Rhenock?
Mission Antarctica
Operation Everest
Project Himalayas
Expedition Arctic
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute team accomplished 'Mission Antarctica,' culminating in the hoisting of a 7,500 sq ft National Flag atop Mt Rhenock in Sikkim Himalayas at an altitude of 16,500 feet.

605.
Which Indian state recently introduced the 'Maha Lakshmi Scheme,' offering free bus travel for women, girls, and transgender individuals?
Telangana
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telangana's government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, launched the 'Maha Lakshmi Scheme' to provide free bus travel for women, girls, and transgender individuals within the state, effective from December 9, 2023.