What major healthcare initiative did India launch to improve telemedicine services in rural areas during 2024-2025?
Ae-Sanjeevani OPD
BNational Health Stack
CAyushman Bharat Digital Mission
DDigitalHealth Initiative
Correct Answer:
C. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
EXPLANATION
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission was expanded during 2024-2025 to improve telemedicine services and digital health infrastructure in rural and underserved areas.
Which major Indian technology company announced significant investments in AI and semiconductor manufacturing in 2024-2025?
AInfosys
BTCS
CReliance Industries
DHCL Technologies
Correct Answer:
C. Reliance Industries
EXPLANATION
Reliance Industries announced major investments in AI and semiconductor manufacturing as part of its vision to make India self-reliant in critical technologies.
What was India's primary focus in the BRICS summit held in 2024?
AExpansion of BRICS membership
BClimate change mitigation only
CTrade cooperation and de-dollarization initiatives
DMilitary alliances
Correct Answer:
C. Trade cooperation and de-dollarization initiatives
EXPLANATION
The BRICS summit in 2024 focused on expanding trade cooperation among member nations and exploring de-dollarization strategies for international commerce.
Which country did India conduct joint military exercises with in early 2025 as part of strengthening defense cooperation?
AFrance
BUnited States
CJapan
DAustralia
Correct Answer:
B. United States
EXPLANATION
India and the United States conducted joint military exercises in early 2025 to strengthen bilateral defense ties and strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.
What was the primary focus of India's Budget 2025 regarding agricultural transformation?
ASubsidy increase
BTechnology-driven precision agriculture
CLand redistribution
DExport promotion only
Correct Answer:
B. Technology-driven precision agriculture
EXPLANATION
Budget 2025 allocated significant funds for precision agriculture, including soil health cards, use of AI/ML for crop optimization, and drone technology deployment in farming.
India's Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) 2025 increased the pension guarantee to what percentage of average salary?
A40%
B50%
C60%
D70%
Correct Answer:
B. 50%
EXPLANATION
The Unified Pension Scheme effective from April 2025 guarantees minimum pension of 50% of the average salary of the last 12 months of service, benefiting civil servants.