Current Affairs
The 'Women Entrepreneurship Platform' (WEP) launched by NITI Aayog in 2024 primarily aims to support which category?
A
Only rural women entrepreneurs
B
Women across all sectors and geographies
C
IT sector women exclusively
D
Manufacturing women entrepreneurs only
Correct Answer:
B. Women across all sectors and geographies
WEP provides comprehensive support to women entrepreneurs across all sectors and geographical regions through mentoring and funding.
The 'Kisan Credit Card' scheme was expanded in 2024 to include coverage for which additional purpose?
A
Only crop production
B
Livestock, fisheries, and agricultural equipment
C
Real estate purchase
D
Personal consumption only
Correct Answer:
B. Livestock, fisheries, and agricultural equipment
KCC was expanded in 2024 to include livestock, fisheries, and agricultural equipment purchases alongside traditional crop financing.
Which ministry coordinated the launch of 'India's National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence' in 2024?
A
Ministry of Defence
B
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C
Ministry of Science and Technology
D
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Correct Answer:
B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The Ministry of Electronics and IT led the development and launch of India's comprehensive AI strategy in 2024.
The 'National Quantum Mission' announced in 2024 primarily aims to develop quantum technology with investment over how many years?
A
3 years
B
5 years
C
8 years
D
10 years
Correct Answer:
B. 5 years
The National Quantum Mission announced in 2024 is a 5-year program to establish quantum technology infrastructure in India.
Which state government in 2024 launched 'Mission Antyodaya' with focus on eradicating extreme poverty?
A
Odisha
B
Bihar
C
West Bengal
D
Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer:
C. West Bengal
West Bengal launched Mission Antyodaya in 2024 as a comprehensive state-level program targeting extreme poverty eradication.
The 'Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023' came into effect in 2024. Which data protection concept is its primary focus?
A
Only government data protection
B
Personal data of Indian citizens collected by organizations
C
Banking and financial data only
D
Medical records exclusively
Correct Answer:
B. Personal data of Indian citizens collected by organizations
The Act focuses on protecting personal data of Indian citizens collected and processed by organizations, establishing a comprehensive data protection framework.
Which ministry launched the 'National Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence' (NCAI) in 2024?
A
Ministry of Education
B
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C
Ministry of Science and Technology
D
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Correct Answer:
B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The Ministry of Electronics and IT launched NCAI to develop AI capabilities in India.
The 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY) in 2024 expanded its scope to include coverage for which additional risk?
A
Only drought
B
Pest attacks and disease outbreaks
C
Market price fluctuation
D
Pest attacks, diseases, and adverse weather
Correct Answer:
D. Pest attacks, diseases, and adverse weather
PMFBY expanded in 2024 to provide comprehensive coverage including pest attacks, diseases, and adverse weather conditions.
The 'National Monetization Pipeline' (NMP) launched by the Indian government primarily aims to monetize which type of assets?
A
Only agricultural land
B
Government-owned infrastructure and non-core assets
C
Exclusively mineral resources
D
Private sector properties
Correct Answer:
B. Government-owned infrastructure and non-core assets
NMP focuses on monetizing government-owned infrastructure assets and non-core assets to raise revenue for capital expenditure.
In 2024, which Indian state launched the 'Startup India Seed Fund Scheme' extension with the highest allocation for startups?
A
Karnataka
B
Telangana
C
Gujarat
D
Maharashtra
Correct Answer:
D. Maharashtra
Maharashtra launched an extended version with significant allocation to boost startup ecosystem in 2024.
