Which country became the first nation to successfully land on the Moon's south pole region in 2024?
Answer: A
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the Moon's south polar region in August 2023, making India the first country to achieve this feat.
Q.2Easy
What is the primary focus of India's National Mission for Manuscripts launched in 2024-25?
Answer: A
The mission aims at digitally preserving and cataloguing ancient and medieval manuscripts to protect India's cultural heritage.
Q.3Easy
India's G20 presidency ended in which year, and which country assumed the role?
Answer: C
India's G20 presidency concluded in 2024, and Brazil took over the presidency for 2024-2025.
Q.4Easy
The 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' provides support to which category of workers?
Answer: B
The scheme supports traditional artisans and craftspeople with training, credit, and market linkages.
Q.5Easy
What is the primary objective of India's 'National Monetization Pipeline' announced in 2024?
Answer: B
The National Monetization Pipeline aims to unlock value from underutilized government assets to generate revenue for infrastructure development.
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Q.6Easy
Which ministry launched the 'CHAMPIONS Scheme' in 2024 to support MSMEs?
Answer: B
The Ministry of MSME launched CHAMPIONS (Creation and Harmonious Application of Modern Processes for Increasing the Output and National Strength) Scheme to enhance competitiveness of Indian MSMEs.
Q.7Easy
The 'Unified Pension Scheme' announced in 2024 applies to which category of government employees?
Answer: B
The Unified Pension Scheme applies to new government employees joining after a specified date in 2024, offering a defined benefit pension structure.
Q.8Easy
Which university was ranked as India's top institution in the QS World Rankings 2025?
Answer: B
IISc Bangalore consistently ranks as India's top institution in international university rankings, including QS World Rankings 2025.
Q.9Easy
Which Indian fintech company became India's first unicorn in 2024?
Answer: B
Razorpay achieved unicorn status in 2024, becoming one of India's most valued fintech companies with significant funding rounds.
Q.10Easy
What is the primary focus of India's 'Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana' launched in 2024?
Answer: A
PM Suryodaya Yojana focuses on installation of rooftop solar panels in residential areas to promote clean energy adoption at household level.
Q.11Easy
In 2024, India's inflation rate as per RBI's recent assessment was targeted to remain within which range?
Answer: B
RBI's inflation target range for 2024-25 is 4±2%, with a focus on maintaining price stability while supporting growth.
Q.12Easy
What was the primary focus of India's G20 presidency during 2023-24?
Answer: B
India's G20 presidency emphasized inclusive growth, development priorities of the Global South, and strengthening multilateral institutions.
Q.13Easy
Which Indian city was selected as the venue for the 2024 International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
Answer: C
Panaji, Goa has been the traditional host of the International Film Festival of India since its inception in 1952.
Q.14Easy
Which sector received the maximum allocation in India's 2024-25 Union Budget?
Answer: B
Interest payments on government borrowings received the largest allocation, followed by defense and social services spending.
Q.15Easy
The 'Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024' ranked India at which position?
Answer: A
India ranked 10th in the GMPI 2024, showing improvement in reducing multidimensional poverty through various welfare programs.
Q.16Easy
Which Indian city hosted the G20 Summit in 2023 and played a pivotal role in the Global South agenda?
Answer: B
New Delhi hosted the G20 Summit under India's presidency, emphasizing issues of the Global South including development and climate action.
Q.17Easy
The 'PM-SURYA scheme' discussed in Group Discussions primarily aims to promote which sector?
Answer: C
The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Scheme focuses on installing rooftop solar systems for residential buildings to reduce electricity costs.
Q.18Easy
India's 'Digital Payment Promotion Scheme' aims to encourage digital transactions in which segment?
Answer: C
The scheme provides incentives to MSMEs to adopt digital payment methods, improving financial inclusion and transaction transparency.
Q.19Easy
In the context of India's labor reforms in 2024, how many labor codes have been consolidated from the earlier fragmented structure?
Answer: B
India consolidated 44 labor laws into 4 comprehensive labor codes (Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code) to streamline labor regulation.
