In 2024, India launched which new digital payment system to compete with international players?
A
BHIM 2.0
B
RuPay Plus
C
Digital Rupee (e-Rupee) for retail
D
FastTag Digital
Correct Answer:
C. Digital Rupee (e-Rupee) for retail
Explanation:
India expanded its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) known as Digital Rupee (e-Rupee) for retail transactions in 2024.
In 2024, which country did India conduct its first joint military exercises with in the Arctic region?
A
Russia
B
Norway
C
Canada
D
Sweden
Correct Answer:
B. Norway
Explanation:
India conducted its first joint military exercises with Norway in the Arctic region in 2024, marking a significant expansion of India's strategic partnerships.
Which Indian university ranked first in the Asia University Rankings 2024?
A
IIT Bombay
B
University of Delhi
C
IIT Delhi
D
JNU
Correct Answer:
A. IIT Bombay
Explanation:
IIT Bombay achieved the highest ranking among Indian universities in the Asia University Rankings 2024.
Which Indian state launched an AI-powered healthcare initiative called 'e-Sanjeevani' expansion in 2024?
A
Karnataka
B
Telangana
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Maharashtra
Correct Answer:
A. Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka expanded its e-Sanjeevani telemedicine platform with AI capabilities in 2024 for better rural healthcare reach.
Which Indian social media platform launched by government crossed 100 million users in 2024?
A
Koo
B
ShareChat
C
Josh
D
Moj
Explanation:
Koo, the made-in-India social media platform, reported crossing 100 million users milestone in 2024.
In 2024, India's new industrial policy focused on boosting manufacturing in which sector as a priority?
A
Semiconductor and Electronics
B
Textiles
C
Pharmaceuticals
D
Steel
Correct Answer:
A. Semiconductor and Electronics
Explanation:
India's 2024 policy emphasized semiconductor and electronics manufacturing under the 'Make in India' initiative to reduce import dependency.
In 2024, India launched 'Pradhan Mantri Atal Pension Yojana' expansion targeting which sector primarily?
A
Unorganized sector workers
B
Agricultural laborers
C
Migrant workers
D
Retail traders
Correct Answer:
C. Migrant workers
Explanation:
The scheme was expanded in 2024 to provide better pension coverage for migrant workers across India.
In 2024, India's inflation rate as measured by CPI stood at approximately which percentage by December?
A
3.5-4.0%
B
5.5-6.0%
C
7.0-7.5%
D
8.0-8.5%
Correct Answer:
A. 3.5-4.0%
Explanation:
India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation remained within the RBI's target band, hovering around 3.5-4.0% by end of 2024.
In 2024, India signed a bilateral defense agreement with which country for joint military exercises and technology sharing?
A
France
B
Japan
C
South Korea
D
Germany
Explanation:
India and Japan expanded their defense partnership in 2024 through enhanced military exercises and strategic technology collaboration.
Which Indian actor was appointed as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for sustainable development in 2024?
A
Amitabh Bachchan
B
Aamir Khan
C
Akshay Kumar
D
Shah Rukh Khan
Correct Answer:
C. Akshay Kumar
Explanation:
Akshay Kumar was appointed as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 2024, focusing on sustainable development and environmental conservation.
