In 2024, India's 'Unified Payments Interface (UPI)' achieved a milestone of transaction volume. The system is regulated by which authority?

The correct answer is B: RBI. UPI is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and achieved record transaction volumes in 2024, making India a digital payments leader.

Which iron ore mining area in West Bengal has faced recent environmental and rehabilitation challenges?

The correct answer is B: Birbhum and Purulia districts. Birbhum and Purulia districts in West Bengal have significant iron ore deposits and mining activities, with ongoing concerns about environmental degradation and displacement of local communities.

The 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) scheme is primarily applicable to which category of employees?

The correct answer is B: Armed Forces personnel. OROP ensures uniform pension for military personnel who retire at the same rank and length of service.

Under the e-NAMS (National Agriculture Market) initiative, what is the primary benefit to farmers?

The correct answer is B: Access to unified online market platform for transparent price discovery. e-NAMS provides farmers access to a unified online marketplace across states enabling transparent pricing and direct buyer access.

The recently updated Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 classify wetlands into which categories?

The correct answer is B: Ramsar sites and non-Ramsar sites. The 2017 Rules classify wetlands as Ramsar sites and non-Ramsar sites, with different protection standards for each category.

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Q.21 Easy General Studies II

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a National Emergency?

A Article 352

B Article 356

C Article 360

D Article 368

Correct Answer: A. Article 352

EXPLANATION

Article 352 deals with the declaration of National Emergency by the President in cases of threat to national security.

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Q.22 Easy General Studies II

The Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, is headquartered in which city?

A Kolkata

B Belur

C Howrah

D Darjeeling

Correct Answer: B. Belur

EXPLANATION

The Ramakrishna Mission headquarters is located in Belur, West Bengal, established in 1897.

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Q.23 Easy General Studies II

Which Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise is based in West Bengal?

A Kolkata Knight Riders

B Delhi Capitals

C Sunrisers Hyderabad

D Mumbai Indians

Correct Answer: A. Kolkata Knight Riders

EXPLANATION

Kolkata Knight Riders is based in Kolkata, West Bengal and is one of the oldest IPL franchises established in 2008.

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Q.24 Easy General Studies II

Who is the present Chief Minister of West Bengal (2024)?

A Sourav Ganguly

B Mamata Banerjee

C Abhishek Banerjee

D Firhad Hakim

Correct Answer: B. Mamata Banerjee

EXPLANATION

Mamata Banerjee has been the Chief Minister of West Bengal since 2011.

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