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 '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
NAPS provides financial incentives to employers who hire apprentices across various sectors to promote skill development and employment.
In 2024, which Indian port achieved the distinction of handling the highest cargo volume in Asia?
A
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Mumbai)
B
Singapore Port
C
Shanghai Port
D
Port Blair
Correct Answer:
A. Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Mumbai)
JN Port in Mumbai achieved record cargo handling capacity in 2024 among Asian ports due to infrastructure improvements.
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.
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)
WIPO releases the annual Global Innovation Index, and India improved its ranking in 2024.
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.
The Skill India Mission focuses primarily on:
A
Making India a global skill capital through skill training
B
Increasing school enrollment
C
Promoting luxury goods
D
Restricting worker migration
Correct Answer:
A. Making India a global skill capital through skill training
Skill India aims to make India a global hub for skill development through vocational training and capacity building.
