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In 2024, India's 'Unified Payments Interface (UPI)' achieved a milestone of transaction volume. The system is regulated by which authority?
A
SEBI
B
RBI
C
Ministry of Finance
D
NITI Aayog
EXPLANATION
UPI is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and achieved record transaction volumes in 2024, making India a digital payments leader.
The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' launched in 2024 focuses primarily on which environmental goal?
A
Only waste management
B
Plastic waste reduction and circular economy
C
Water treatment exclusively
D
Air pollution control only
Correct Answer:
B. Plastic waste reduction and circular economy
EXPLANATION
Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 emphasizes plastic waste reduction, recycling, and promoting circular economy practices.
Which Indian city hosted the 'World Economic Forum's India Economic Summit 2024'?
A
Mumbai
B
Delhi
C
Bengaluru
D
Hyderabad
Correct Answer:
C. Bengaluru
EXPLANATION
Bengaluru hosted the WEF India Economic Summit 2024, highlighting its role as a global business hub.
The 'National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme' (NAPS) 2024 offers financial incentive to employers primarily to promote which sector?
A
Agricultural sector
B
Skill development through apprenticeships
C
Manufacturing only
D
IT sector exclusively
Correct Answer:
B. Skill development through apprenticeships
EXPLANATION
NAPS provides financial incentives to employers who hire apprentices across various sectors to promote skill development and employment.
Which international organization released the 'Global Innovation Index 2024' report in which India was ranked among top 20 nations?
A
UN Development Programme
B
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
C
International Monetary Fund
D
World Economic Forum
Correct Answer:
B. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
EXPLANATION
WIPO releases the annual Global Innovation Index, and India improved its ranking in 2024.
The PM-KISAN Scheme provides direct income support to:
A
Only landless agricultural laborers
B
Only large farmers
C
Small and marginal farmers
D
Only dairy farmers
Correct Answer:
C. Small and marginal farmers
EXPLANATION
PM-KISAN provides ₹6000 annually to small and marginal farmers with cultivable land.
The Ayushman Bharat Scheme primarily targets:
A
Medical education improvement
B
Health insurance for poor and vulnerable populations
C
Traditional medicine research
D
Hospital privatization
Correct Answer:
B. Health insurance for poor and vulnerable populations
EXPLANATION
Ayushman Bharat provides health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh per family annually for poor households.
Who is the current Governor of Reserve Bank of India (as of 2024)?
A
Shaktikanta Das
B
Sanjay Malhotra
C
Raghuram Rajan
D
Urjit Patel
Correct Answer:
B. Sanjay Malhotra
EXPLANATION
Sanjay Malhotra took office as RBI Governor in December 2023 and continues in 2024.
The Bharatmala Pariyojana is primarily focused on:
A
Railway network expansion
B
Highway and road infrastructure development
C
Port modernization
D
Airport expansion
Correct Answer:
B. Highway and road infrastructure development
EXPLANATION
Bharatmala is a centrally sponsored scheme for construction of highways and roads to enhance road connectivity across India.
What is the primary objective of India's Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMSY)?
A
To promote agricultural exports
B
To develop sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
C
To regulate fishing licenses
D
To provide loans for textile industries
Correct Answer:
B. To develop sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
EXPLANATION
PMSY aims to develop sustainable, responsible and inclusive fisheries and aquaculture sectors through infrastructure development.
