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In 2024, India launched 'PM Surya Ghar Yojana' to install rooftop solar panels on how many households?
A
1 crore
B
50 lakh
C
2 crore
D
75 lakh
Correct Answer:
A. 1 crore
Explanation:
PM Surya Ghar Yojana aims to install rooftop solar systems on 1 crore (10 million) households to promote renewable energy adoption.
In 2024, India's fiscal deficit target for FY 2024-25 was set at what percentage of GDP?
A
4.0%
B
3.5%
C
4.5%
D
3.0%
Explanation:
The Union Budget 2024 set the fiscal deficit target at 3.5% of GDP for FY 2024-25, showing commitment to fiscal consolidation.
What was the primary focus of India's G20 presidency in 2023-2024?
A
Climate change only
B
Global South cooperation and inclusive development
C
Digital currency implementation
D
Trade wars resolution
Correct Answer:
B. Global South cooperation and inclusive development
Explanation:
India's G20 presidency emphasized cooperation with Global South nations and inclusive development as key themes during its tenure.
Which Indian metro system extended its network significantly in 2024?
A
Delhi Metro
B
Mumbai Metro
C
Bangalore Metro
D
Kolkata Metro
Correct Answer:
A. Delhi Metro
Explanation:
Delhi Metro extended its network in 2024, adding new lines and stations to improve connectivity across the national capital region.
Which Indian film won the Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival 2024?
A
Article 370
B
All We Imagine as Light
C
Kalki 2898 AD
D
The Bollywood Saga
Correct Answer:
B. All We Imagine as Light
Explanation:
All We Imagine as Light directed by Payal Kapadia won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival 2024, a prestigious international recognition.
In 2024, India's renewable energy capacity crossed which milestone?
A
150 GW
B
200 GW
C
250 GW
D
300 GW
Correct Answer:
C. 250 GW
Explanation:
India's renewable energy capacity surpassed 250 GW in 2024, making it one of the world's leading nations in renewable energy generation.
What was the major achievement of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission in 2024?
A
Soft landing on the Moon's equatorial region
B
Sample collection from lunar surface
C
Continued successful rover operations
D
Discovery of water ice deposits
Correct Answer:
C. Continued successful rover operations
Explanation:
Chandrayaan-3's rover continued to conduct successful experiments and data collection on the lunar surface in 2024, demonstrating India's advancing lunar exploration capabilities.
Which Indian athlete won a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in shooting?
A
Manu Bhaker
B
Neeraj Chopra
C
Vinesh Phogat
D
Avi Singh
Correct Answer:
A. Manu Bhaker
Explanation:
Manu Bhaker won India's first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the women's 10m air pistol event with a bronze medal.
In 2024, which Indian state hosted the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup?
A
Maharashtra
B
Gujarat
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Karnataka
Correct Answer:
B. Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat hosted the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in 2024, with matches played across multiple venues in the state.
In 2024, India announced an expansion of which healthcare scheme?
A
Ayushman Bharat
B
PMJDY
C
MNREGA
D
PM-KISAN
Correct Answer:
A. Ayushman Bharat
Explanation:
India expanded the Ayushman Bharat scheme in 2024 to cover more beneficiaries and increase the coverage of health insurance for vulnerable populations.