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In 2024, India's rank in the Global Innovation Index (GII) improved to which position?
A 10th
B 37th
C 42nd
D 52nd
Correct Answer:  C. 42nd
EXPLANATION

India ranked 42nd in the 2024 Global Innovation Index, showing improvement in innovation metrics across sectors including startups, R&D, and technology adoption.

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In 2024, what percentage of India's workforce was engaged in agriculture?
A 40%
B 35%
C 30%
D 25%
Correct Answer:  A. 40%
EXPLANATION

Approximately 40% of India's workforce remains engaged in agricultural activities as per 2024 labor statistics.

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Which Indian film won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film in 2024?
A Kantara
B The All India Rank
C RRR
D Animal
Correct Answer:  C. RRR
EXPLANATION

RRR, though released earlier, had continued recognition at international awards, while 2024 saw other Indian films gaining prominence.

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Which Indian scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024?
A Srinivasan Chandrasekhar
B Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
C Abhijit Banerjee
D No Indian scientist received the prize in 2024
Correct Answer:  D. No Indian scientist received the prize in 2024
EXPLANATION

While no Indian scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024, the prize was awarded for pioneering contributions in machine learning.

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In 2024, India's renewable energy capacity crossed which milestone?
A 200 GW
B 250 GW
C 300 GW
D 350 GW
Correct Answer:  B. 250 GW
EXPLANATION

India's renewable energy generation capacity exceeded 250 GW in 2024, making it one of the world's largest in this sector.

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In 2024, India's smartphone market share in 5G devices reached approximately what percentage?
A 25%
B 35%
C 45%
D 55%
Correct Answer:  C. 45%
EXPLANATION

India's 5G smartphone penetration reached approximately 45% in 2024, showing rapid adoption of next-generation mobile technology.

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In 2024, India's coal production achieved which milestone for the first time?
A 1 billion tonnes
B 900 million tonnes
C 800 million tonnes
D 1.2 billion tonnes
Correct Answer:  A. 1 billion tonnes
EXPLANATION

India achieved 1 billion tonne coal production in 2024, becoming self-reliant in coal and reducing imports significantly.

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In 2024, which bank merged with HDFC Bank to create a financial giant?
A ICICI Bank
B Axis Bank
C HDFC Bank
D Kotak Mahindra Bank
Correct Answer:  C. HDFC Bank
EXPLANATION

HDFC Bank completed its merger, creating one of India's largest banking entities with combined assets exceeding expectations.

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Which global sporting event was hosted by India in 2024, attracting over 10,000 athletes?
A Cricket World Cup
B Asian Games
C Commonwealth Games
D Olympics
Correct Answer:  B. Asian Games
EXPLANATION

India hosted the 2024 Asian Games, which was a major multi-sport event with participation from across Asia.

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Q.10 Easy Current Affairs
In 2024, which renewable energy target did India aim to achieve by 2030 as per updated NDCs?
A 350 GW
B 500 GW
C 750 GW
D 600 GW
Correct Answer:  B. 500 GW
EXPLANATION

India updated its renewable energy target to 500 GW by 2030 as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement.

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