What was the primary concern addressed by India's National Water Security Initiative in 2024?
AOcean water desalination only
BGroundwater depletion and inter-state water disputes
CFlood prevention exclusively
DHydropower 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.
What was the primary objective of India's digital rupee (e-Rupee) pilot expansion in 2024?
AReplace all physical currency
BTest CBDC for wider retail transactions and wholesale settlements
CEliminate banking system
DCreate cryptocurrency alternative
Correct Answer:
B. Test CBDC for wider retail transactions and wholesale settlements
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India expanded e-Rupee pilots across multiple cities and banks to test the central bank digital currency for retail and wholesale use cases.
Which Indian agricultural initiative was expanded to promote sustainable farming practices in 2024?
APradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana only
BNatural farming and organic certification programs
CPrecision agriculture subsidies alone
DCrop insurance expansion only
Correct Answer:
B. Natural farming and organic certification programs
Explanation:
India expanded its natural farming and organic certification programs under various state schemes to promote sustainable agricultural practices and reduce chemical inputs.
Which critical mineral processing facility did India inaugurate in 2024 to reduce import dependency?
ACobalt refinery in Karnataka
BRare earth processing plant in Odisha
CLithium extraction facility in Rajasthan
DNickel smelter in Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer:
B. Rare earth processing plant in Odisha
Explanation:
India inaugurated a rare earth element processing plant in Odisha to reduce dependency on Chinese imports and boost domestic manufacturing of green technologies.
Which bilateral military exercise between India and the United States was significantly expanded in 2024?
AGaruda Shakti
BTiger Triumph
CYudh Abhyas
DMalabar Exercise
Correct Answer:
C. Yudh Abhyas
Explanation:
Yudh Abhyas, the India-US joint military training exercise, was expanded in 2024 to include advanced combat scenarios and cooperation in mountainous terrain.
What was the primary focus of India's G20 presidency agenda during 2024?
AClimate change mitigation exclusively
BGlobal South cooperation and development
CNuclear energy expansion
DSpace exploration initiatives
Correct Answer:
B. Global South cooperation and development
Explanation:
India's G20 presidency emphasized cooperation among Global South nations and inclusive development, focusing on bridging gaps between developed and developing economies.
