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376.
In which picturesque town was the country's first Cartography Museum inaugurated on World Tourism Day?
Manali
Shimla
Mussoorie
Darjeeling
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On World Tourism Day, Uttarakhand's Tourism Minister, Satpal Maharaj, unveiled the first Cartography Museum in the country, named the George Everest Cartography Museum, in the beautiful town of Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

377.
Who was the renowned British actor known for playing Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, and who recently passed away?
Daniel Radcliffe
Alan Rickman
Michael Gambon
Ralph Fiennes
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Michael Gambon, known for his role as Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, passed away at the age of 82.

378.
In which district of Bihar is the second tiger reserve being established?
Patna
West Champaran
Kaimur
Vaishali
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bihar is preparing to establish its second tiger reserve within the Kaimur district. This new reserve is expected to bolster tiger conservation efforts and enrich the state’s biodiversity.

379.
Who has secured a place in the India Book of Records for his ‘Jhaadu Daan’ (broom donation) initiative?
Narendra Modi
M V Naidu
Manoj Kumar
SP Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SP Singh, the principal of the UPSRTC Model Driving Training and Research Institute, has secured a place in the India Book of Records for his ‘Jhaadu Daan’ (broom donation) initiative. This initiative is aligned with the nationwide Swachh Bharat Campaign and aims to promote cleanliness and hygiene. Singh has distributed over 1 lakh brooms across 80 locations, thanks to generous citizen donations through social media.

380.
Where was the 13th Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference (IPACC) held?
New Delhi
Tokyo
Washington, D.C.
Canberra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 13th Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference (IPACC) was held in New Delhi, India, from September 26 to 27, 2023.