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Q.41 Hard Current Affairs
In 2024, which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% AYUSH integration with its healthcare system?
A Kerala
B Goa
C Uttarakhand
D Gujarat
Correct Answer:  D. Gujarat
EXPLANATION

Gujarat integrated traditional AYUSH systems with modern healthcare delivery, creating an integrated public health model.

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Q.42 Hard Current Affairs
Which Gujarat-based company became India's first unicorn in the fintech sector in 2024?
A Razorpay
B Paytm
C PolicyBazaar
D Pine Labs
Correct Answer:  D. Pine Labs
EXPLANATION

Pine Labs, headquartered in Gujarat, achieved unicorn status in 2024, becoming a leading fintech company in the payment and lending space.

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Q.43 Hard Current Affairs
In 2024, which Indian economist and policy expert became the Chief Economic Advisor?
A Arvind Subramanian
B Sanjeev Sanyal
C Pronab Sen
D Usha Thorat
Correct Answer:  B. Sanjeev Sanyal
EXPLANATION

Sanjeev Sanyal, a prominent economist, was appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India in 2024.

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Q.44 Hard Current Affairs
In 2024, India signed a defence agreement with which nation for underwater vehicle development?
A Japan
B France
C Russia
D Germany
Correct Answer:  A. Japan
EXPLANATION

India and Japan signed a significant defence agreement in 2024 for collaborative development of advanced underwater vehicles and submarines.

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Q.45 Hard Current Affairs
Which Indian state achieved 'zero' pending court cases for over a year in the lower courts during 2024?
A Gujarat
B Himachal Pradesh
C Haryana
D Uttarakhand
Correct Answer:  B. Himachal Pradesh
EXPLANATION

Himachal Pradesh achieved a significant milestone of zero pending cases in lower courts through effective case management and judicial reforms in 2024.

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Q.46 Hard Current Affairs
What is the primary focus of India's 'National Monetisation Pipeline' announced in 2021?
A To increase agricultural productivity through technology
B To unlock value from government assets and infrastructure
C To promote cryptocurrency adoption in India
D To establish digital payment systems across villages
Correct Answer:  B. To unlock value from government assets and infrastructure
EXPLANATION

The NMP aims to monetize government-owned assets and infrastructure, with an estimated value of ₹6 lakh crore, to generate revenue for capital expenditure.

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The 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)' framework as applied to plastic waste management in India places primary responsibility on which stakeholder?
A Municipal corporations alone
B Manufacturers, importers, and producers of plastic products
C End consumers exclusively
D State governments only
Correct Answer:  B. Manufacturers, importers, and producers of plastic products
EXPLANATION

EPR is a policy approach that places the responsibility for managing the end-of-life of a product on the manufacturer, importer, or producer. This incentivizes them to design products that are easier to recycle and manage waste sustainably, as per India's Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (amended 2024).

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Which factor is NOT typically considered in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies for developmental projects?
A Impact on biodiversity and ecosystems
B Air and water quality changes
C Cost of the project to the developer
D Socio-economic impacts on local communities
Correct Answer:  C. Cost of the project to the developer
EXPLANATION

EIA focuses on environmental and social impacts, not the financial cost to developers. Economic viability is addressed through separate financial analyses.

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Which of the following best explains 'Ecological Footprint'?
A The physical area of land occupied by humans
B The biologically productive land area required to sustain human consumption
C The carbon emissions from industrial activities
D The protected forest areas in a country
Correct Answer:  B. The biologically productive land area required to sustain human consumption
EXPLANATION

Ecological footprint measures the biologically productive area needed to support human activities, including resource consumption and waste absorption.

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What is the primary focus of the 'Aichi Biodiversity Targets' framework established under the Convention on Biological Diversity?
A Reduction of plastic waste in oceans
B Conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services by 2020
C Promotion of renewable energy
D Urban green space development
Correct Answer:  B. Conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services by 2020
EXPLANATION

The Aichi Targets (2011-2020) aimed to halt biodiversity loss and ensure ecosystem resilience and services.

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