2025 Affairs
What is the new minimum support price (MSP) policy focus in 2024-2025 for Indian farmers?
A
Reducing MSP for all crops
B
Maintaining MSP with focus on pulses and oilseeds
C
Eliminating MSP system
D
Tripling MSP overnight
Correct Answer:
B. Maintaining MSP with focus on pulses and oilseeds
Government emphasized MSP support for nutritional crops like pulses and oilseeds while addressing farmer welfare.
Which major ports in India received upgraded infrastructure investment in 2024-2025?
A
Only Port Blair
B
Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai and Adani Ports
C
Kochi Port exclusively
D
Paradip Port only
Correct Answer:
B. Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai and Adani Ports
Multiple major Indian ports including JNPT Mumbai and Adani Port series received significant infrastructure development funding.
What was India's inflation rate target range set by the RBI for 2024-2025?
A
2-4%
B
3-5%
C
4-6%
D
5-7%
RBI maintained its inflation target band of 4% (±2%) with focus on price stability in 2024-2025.
Which renewable energy target did India set for 2030 during the COP28 negotiations?
A
250 GW
B
500 GW
C
750 GW renewable energy capacity
D
1000 GW
Correct Answer:
C. 750 GW renewable energy capacity
India committed to 750 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of its climate action pledge at international forums.
What major economic concern faced India-China bilateral trade in 2024-2025?
A
Zero trade volume
B
Trade deficit and border tensions affecting commerce
C
Complete trade ban
D
Surplus for India
Correct Answer:
B. Trade deficit and border tensions affecting commerce
India-China trade faced challenges due to ongoing border tensions and India's trade deficit, leading to discussions on tariffs and regulations.
In 2024-2025, India launched a major digital payment infrastructure upgrade. What is it commonly known as?
A
Digital India 2.0
B
UPI 3.0
C
RuPay Expansion Initiative
D
National Payment Grid
Correct Answer:
B. UPI 3.0
India's RBI promoted UPI 3.0 and digital payment advancements to enhance financial inclusion and digital transactions in 2024-2025.
Which space mission did ISRO successfully execute in 2024 for soft landing on the lunar south pole?
A
Aditya-L1
B
Chandrayaan-4
C
Chandrayaan-3 (extended mission)
D
Mangalyaan-2
Correct Answer:
C. Chandrayaan-3 (extended mission)
Chandrayaan-3 achieved historic soft landing near the lunar south pole region in August 2023, with extended operations in 2024.
In 2024-2025, which country did India establish a new strategic partnership agreement with in the Indo-Pacific region?
A
Vietnam
B
Japan
C
South Korea
D
Indonesia
India strengthened its strategic partnership with Japan in 2024-2025, focusing on defense cooperation and economic ties in the Indo-Pacific.
Which state government launched a comprehensive digital literacy program for senior citizens in 2024-2025?
A
Telangana
B
Haryana
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Rajasthan
Correct Answer:
A. Telangana
Telangana government launched an ambitious digital literacy program targeting senior citizens to ensure digital inclusion and bridge the digital divide in the state.
India signed a landmark free trade agreement with which nation in 2024 to boost bilateral commerce?
A
Singapore
B
United Kingdom
C
European Union
D
South Korea
Correct Answer:
B. United Kingdom
India and the United Kingdom signed a comprehensive free trade agreement in 2024, aiming to enhance bilateral economic and trade relations.
