Q.131
Medium
Which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% tap water connection under Jal Jeevan Mission in 2024?
A
Goa
B
Kerala
C
Haryana
D
Gujarat
Explanation:
Goa became the first Indian state to achieve 100% tap water connection to all rural households under the Jal Jeevan Mission in 2024.
Q.132
Medium
In 2024, India launched the Digital Personal Data Protection Act to regulate which aspect?
A
Cryptocurrency transactions
B
Personal data processing and privacy
C
E-commerce regulations
D
Social media algorithms
Correct Answer:
B. Personal data processing and privacy
Explanation:
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2024 was enacted to regulate the processing of personal data and strengthen privacy rights in India.
Q.133
Medium
Which Indian chess player won the World Rapid Chess Championship in 2024?
A
Viswanathan Anand
B
Koneru Humpy
C
D. Giri
D
Praggnanandhaa
Correct Answer:
D. Praggnanandhaa
Explanation:
R. Praggnanandhaa won the World Rapid Chess Championship in 2024, achieving significant success at the international level.
India successfully hosted the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2024. Who was crowned the champion?
A
India
B
Pakistan
C
Australia
D
England
Explanation:
India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa in the final, ending a 12-year ICC trophy drought.
Q.135
Medium
Which Indian state hosted the National Games in 2024?
A
Haryana
B
Gujarat
C
Uttarakhand
D
Maharashtra
Correct Answer:
A. Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana hosted the 38th National Games in 2024, promoting sports development across the state.
Q.136
Medium
In 2024, India's Mars Orbiter Mission-2 (MOM-2) achieved which milestone?
A
First touchdown on Mars
B
Successful orbital insertion around Mars
C
Discovery of water on Mars
D
Identification of microbial life
Correct Answer:
B. Successful orbital insertion around Mars
Explanation:
India's Mangalyaan-2 (Mars Orbiter Mission-2) successfully achieved orbital insertion around Mars in 2024, continuing India's Mars exploration program.
Which Indian university was ranked highest in the QS World University Rankings 2025?
A
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
B
University of Delhi
C
Jawaharlal Nehru University
D
Banaras Hindu University
Correct Answer:
A. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Explanation:
IIT Delhi maintained its position as the top-ranked Indian university in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
India's COVID-19 vaccination programme achieved which target by mid-2024?
A
500 million vaccinations
B
1 billion vaccinations
C
2.2 billion vaccinations
D
3 billion vaccinations
Correct Answer:
C. 2.2 billion vaccinations
Explanation:
India's COVID-19 vaccination programme surpassed 2.2 billion doses administered by mid-2024, the highest in the world.
Which Indian fintech company became a unicorn in 2024?
A
Razorpay
B
Phonepe
C
BharatPe
D
Pine Labs
Correct Answer:
A. Razorpay
Explanation:
Razorpay achieved unicorn status in 2024, becoming one of India's most valued fintech startups.
Q.140
Medium
In 2024, India signed a historic trade agreement with which regional bloc?
A
ASEAN
B
European Union
C
African Union
D
MERCOSUR
Correct Answer:
B. European Union
Explanation:
India and the European Union signed a comprehensive trade agreement in 2024, strengthening economic ties.
