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Q.31 Easy Current Affairs
Who is the current Governor of Reserve Bank of India (as of 2024)?
A Shaktikanta Das
B Sanjay Malhotra
C Raghuram Rajan
D Urjit Patel
Correct Answer:  B. Sanjay Malhotra
EXPLANATION

Sanjay Malhotra took office as RBI Governor in December 2023 and continues in 2024.

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Q.32 Medium Current Affairs
The National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) was launched to:
A Increase foreign direct investment
B Monetize government assets for infrastructure development
C Control inflation
D Regulate cryptocurrency
Correct Answer:  B. Monetize government assets for infrastructure development
EXPLANATION

NMP aims to unlock value from government-owned assets and reinvest in new infrastructure creation.

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Q.33 Medium Current Affairs
Which international organization released the 'Global Report on Food Crisis' in 2024?
A World Bank
B FAO, IFAD, WFP, and UNEP
C UNICEF only
D UNESCO
Correct Answer:  B. FAO, IFAD, WFP, and UNEP
EXPLANATION

The report was jointly released by FAO, IFAD, WFP, and UNEP to assess global food security situations.

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Q.34 Easy Current Affairs
The Bharatmala Pariyojana is primarily focused on:
A Railway network expansion
B Highway and road infrastructure development
C Port modernization
D Airport expansion
Correct Answer:  B. Highway and road infrastructure development
EXPLANATION

Bharatmala is a centrally sponsored scheme for construction of highways and roads to enhance road connectivity across India.

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Q.35 Medium Current Affairs
What was India's rank in the Global Hunger Index 2024?
A 105th
B 111th
C 118th
D 125th
Correct Answer:  B. 111th
EXPLANATION

India ranked 111th out of 133 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2024, showing slight improvement from previous years.

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Q.36 Medium Current Affairs
In 2024, which Indian state launched the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana'?
A Gujarat
B Delhi
C Maharashtra
D Rajasthan
Correct Answer:  B. Delhi
EXPLANATION

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced this scheme to provide ₹1000 monthly to women voters.

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Q.37 Easy Current Affairs
What is the primary objective of India's Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMSY)?
A To promote agricultural exports
B To develop sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
C To regulate fishing licenses
D To provide loans for textile industries
Correct Answer:  B. To develop sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
EXPLANATION

PMSY aims to develop sustainable, responsible and inclusive fisheries and aquaculture sectors through infrastructure development.

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Q.38 Easy Current Affairs
Who became the Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2024 for a third consecutive term?
A Mamata Banerjee
B Suvendu Adhikari
C Abhishek Banerjee
D Biplab Deb
Correct Answer:  A. Mamata Banerjee
EXPLANATION

Mamata Banerjee won the 2024 West Bengal Assembly elections and became CM for the third consecutive term.

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