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Q.161 Medium 2024 Affairs
What was the primary concern addressed by India's National Water Security Initiative in 2024?
A Ocean water desalination only
B Groundwater depletion and inter-state water disputes
C Flood prevention exclusively
D Hydropower generation
Correct Answer:  B. Groundwater depletion and inter-state water disputes
Explanation:

India's water security initiative focused on managing groundwater depletion through conservation measures and addressing interstate water resource sharing disputes.

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Q.162 Easy 2024 Affairs
Which Indian pharmaceutical achievement gained international recognition in 2024?
A Generic drug production reaching 50% of global supply
B Development of new cancer treatment protocols
C WHO certification for new vaccine manufacturing
D Patent approval for traditional medicine compounds
Correct Answer:  A. Generic drug production reaching 50% of global supply
Explanation:

Indian pharmaceutical industry reached a significant milestone of providing approximately 50% of global generic drug supply, earning WHO and international recognition.

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Q.163 Easy 2024 Affairs
What was the strategic focus of India's defense modernization in 2024?
A Indigenization of defense manufacturing and self-reliance
B Increased defense imports from Western nations
C Reduction in military expenditure
D Focus on conventional weapons only
Correct Answer:  A. Indigenization of defense manufacturing and self-reliance
Explanation:

India prioritized 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in defense by increasing indigenous weapon system development, reducing import dependency, and boosting domestic defense industries.

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Q.164 Hard 2024 Affairs
Which Indian research institution made breakthrough achievements in quantum computing in 2024?
A IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi joint initiative
B TIFR Mumbai
C Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
D All of the above contributed
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above contributed
Explanation:

Multiple Indian research institutions collaborated on quantum computing research, with significant progress in quantum hardware development and algorithms during 2024.

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Q.165 Easy 2024 Affairs
In which year did India successfully conduct the Chandrayaan-3 mission's lunar landing?
A 2022
B 2023
C 2024
D 2021
Correct Answer:  B. 2023
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon's south polar region on August 23, 2023, making India the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon.

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Q.166 Easy 2024 Affairs
What was the primary focus of India's G20 presidency in 2023?
A Climate change mitigation
B Global South priorities and inclusive development
C Trade liberalization
D Nuclear energy expansion
Correct Answer:  B. Global South priorities and inclusive development
Explanation:

India's G20 presidency focused on 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family), emphasizing the concerns and priorities of the Global South and inclusive development.

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Q.167 Medium 2024 Affairs
Which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% sustainable energy transition in 2024?
A Kerala
B Himachal Pradesh
C Uttarakhand
D Sikkim
Correct Answer:  D. Sikkim
Explanation:

Sikkim became India's first fully sustainable state with 100% renewable energy generation, leveraging its hydroelectric resources and wind power capabilities.

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Q.168 Medium 2024 Affairs
What was the inflation rate in India as announced in early 2024?
A 5.5%
B 6.2%
C 7.1%
D 4.8%
Correct Answer:  A. 5.5%
Explanation:

India's retail inflation was reported at approximately 5.5% in early 2024, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ministry of Statistics.

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Q.169 Medium 2024 Affairs
Which Indian bank launched the first AI-powered financial advisor service in 2024?
A ICICI Bank
B HDFC Bank
C State Bank of India
D Axis Bank
Correct Answer:  B. HDFC Bank
Explanation:

HDFC Bank launched an innovative AI-powered financial advisor service to provide personalized investment and banking recommendations to customers.

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Q.170 Easy 2024 Affairs
What was India's GDP growth rate projection for fiscal year 2024-25?
A 6.0%
B 6.5%
C 7.0%
D 7.5%
Correct Answer:  C. 7.0%
Explanation:

The RBI and government projected India's GDP growth rate for FY 2024-25 at approximately 7.0%, maintaining India's position as one of the fastest-growing major economies.

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