Which Indian state announced its own AI policy in 2024 as the first state to do so?
AKarnataka
BTelangana
CTamil Nadu
DGujarat
Correct Answer:
A. Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka announced India's first state-level AI policy in 2024, aiming to position itself as an AI hub and foster innovation in artificial intelligence technologies.
India launched its latest generation satellite for communications in 2024 named?
AGSAT-24
BGSAT-25
CINSAT-3DS
DEOS-08
Correct Answer:
C. INSAT-3DS
Explanation:
ISRO successfully launched INSAT-3DS satellite in 2024, a meteorological satellite designed for weather monitoring and disaster management applications.
Which Indian state achieved 100% household electrification first in 2024?
AGujarat
BKerala
CPunjab
DHaryana
Correct Answer:
B. Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala achieved complete household electrification in 2024, becoming the first Indian state to ensure electricity access to all households under various government schemes.
India's inflation rate (CPI) in December 2024 was approximately?
A2.0%
B3.2%
C5.5%
D7.0%
Correct Answer:
B. 3.2%
Explanation:
India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in December 2024 stood at approximately 3.2%, reflecting controlled inflation after RBI's monetary policy efforts.
The Lok Sabha elections 2024 resulted in which party-led coalition forming the government?
AIndian National Congress
BBharatiya Janata Party-led NDA
CAam Aadmi Party
DTrinamool Congress
Correct Answer:
B. Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA
Explanation:
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with Narendra Modi continuing as Prime Minister.
Which international organization did India assume the presidency of in 2024?
AAsian Development Bank
BBRICS
CShanghai Cooperation Organization
DSouth Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Correct Answer:
B. BRICS
Explanation:
India assumed the BRICS presidency in 2024, succeeding South Africa, and hosted the BRICS Summit in New Delhi with focus on global south representation.
India's merchandise exports in 2024 were valued at approximately how many billion USD?
A300 billion USD
B350 billion USD
C450 billion USD
D500 billion USD
Correct Answer:
C. 450 billion USD
Explanation:
India's merchandise exports in 2024 were valued at approximately 450 billion USD, showing steady growth in the export sector despite global challenges.
What significant milestone did India's space program achieve in 2024?
ALanding on the Moon's north pole
BSuccessful test of Gaganyaan's abort test vehicle
CLaunch of the Aditya-L1 mission
DFirst manned spaceflight
Correct Answer:
B. Successful test of Gaganyaan's abort test vehicle
Explanation:
ISRO successfully conducted the Pad Abort Test (PAT) for the Gaganyaan program in 2024, demonstrating crew safety mechanisms for India's first manned space mission.
