What is the new minimum support price (MSP) policy focus in 2024-2025 for Indian farmers?
A
Reducing MSP for all crops
B
Maintaining MSP with focus on pulses and oilseeds
C
Eliminating MSP system
D
Tripling MSP overnight
Correct Answer:
B. Maintaining MSP with focus on pulses and oilseeds
Explanation:
Government emphasized MSP support for nutritional crops like pulses and oilseeds while addressing farmer welfare.
Which major ports in India received upgraded infrastructure investment in 2024-2025?
A
Only Port Blair
B
Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai and Adani Ports
C
Kochi Port exclusively
D
Paradip Port only
Correct Answer:
B. Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai and Adani Ports
Explanation:
Multiple major Indian ports including JNPT Mumbai and Adani Port series received significant infrastructure development funding.
What was India's inflation rate target range set by the RBI for 2024-2025?
A
2-4%
B
3-5%
C
4-6%
D
5-7%
Explanation:
RBI maintained its inflation target band of 4% (±2%) with focus on price stability in 2024-2025.
Which renewable energy target did India set for 2030 during the COP28 negotiations?
A
250 GW
B
500 GW
C
750 GW renewable energy capacity
D
1000 GW
Correct Answer:
C. 750 GW renewable energy capacity
Explanation:
India committed to 750 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of its climate action pledge at international forums.
What major economic concern faced India-China bilateral trade in 2024-2025?
A
Zero trade volume
B
Trade deficit and border tensions affecting commerce
C
Complete trade ban
D
Surplus for India
Correct Answer:
B. Trade deficit and border tensions affecting commerce
Explanation:
India-China trade faced challenges due to ongoing border tensions and India's trade deficit, leading to discussions on tariffs and regulations.
In 2024-2025, India launched a major digital payment infrastructure upgrade. What is it commonly known as?
A
Digital India 2.0
B
UPI 3.0
C
RuPay Expansion Initiative
D
National Payment Grid
Correct Answer:
B. UPI 3.0
Explanation:
India's RBI promoted UPI 3.0 and digital payment advancements to enhance financial inclusion and digital transactions in 2024-2025.
Which space mission did ISRO successfully execute in 2024 for soft landing on the lunar south pole?
A
Aditya-L1
B
Chandrayaan-4
C
Chandrayaan-3 (extended mission)
D
Mangalyaan-2
Correct Answer:
C. Chandrayaan-3 (extended mission)
Explanation:
Chandrayaan-3 achieved historic soft landing near the lunar south pole region in August 2023, with extended operations in 2024.
In 2024-2025, which country did India establish a new strategic partnership agreement with in the Indo-Pacific region?
A
Vietnam
B
Japan
C
South Korea
D
Indonesia
Explanation:
India strengthened its strategic partnership with Japan in 2024-2025, focusing on defense cooperation and economic ties in the Indo-Pacific.
Which state government launched a comprehensive digital literacy program for senior citizens in 2024-2025?
A
Telangana
B
Haryana
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Rajasthan
Correct Answer:
A. Telangana
Explanation:
Telangana government launched an ambitious digital literacy program targeting senior citizens to ensure digital inclusion and bridge the digital divide in the state.
India signed a landmark free trade agreement with which nation in 2024 to boost bilateral commerce?
A
Singapore
B
United Kingdom
C
European Union
D
South Korea
Correct Answer:
B. United Kingdom
Explanation:
India and the United Kingdom signed a comprehensive free trade agreement in 2024, aiming to enhance bilateral economic and trade relations.
