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WBPSC (West Bengal)
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West Bengal Public Service Commission

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Q.11 Medium Current Affairs
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
EXPLANATION

West Bengal launched Mission Antyodaya in 2024 as a comprehensive state-level program targeting extreme poverty eradication.

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Q.12 Easy Current Affairs
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.

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Q.13 Hard Current Affairs
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)
EXPLANATION

JN Port in Mumbai achieved record cargo handling capacity in 2024 among Asian ports due to infrastructure improvements.

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Q.14 Medium Current Affairs
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
EXPLANATION

The Act focuses on protecting personal data of Indian citizens collected and processed by organizations, establishing a comprehensive data protection framework.

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Q.15 Medium Current Affairs
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
EXPLANATION

The Ministry of Electronics and IT launched NCAI to develop AI capabilities in India.

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Q.16 Medium Current Affairs
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
EXPLANATION

PMFBY expanded in 2024 to provide comprehensive coverage including pest attacks, diseases, and adverse weather conditions.

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Q.17 Easy Current Affairs
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.

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Q.18 Medium Current Affairs
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
EXPLANATION

NMP focuses on monetizing government-owned infrastructure assets and non-core assets to raise revenue for capital expenditure.

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Q.19 Medium Current Affairs
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
EXPLANATION

Maharashtra launched an extended version with significant allocation to boost startup ecosystem in 2024.

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Q.20 Medium Current Affairs
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
EXPLANATION

Skill India aims to make India a global hub for skill development through vocational training and capacity building.

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