Which state has been recognized as India's first 'Water-Positive' state in 2024?
A Himachal Pradesh B Kerala C Meghalaya D Maharashtra
Himachal Pradesh achieved water-positive status through effective water conservation and management practices in 2024.
The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' (SBM 2.0) launched in 2023 primarily focuses on which aspect of sanitation?
A Only household toilets construction B Solid waste management and wastewater treatment C Open defecation elimination only D Sewage infrastructure in urban areas
SBM 2.0 shifts focus from toilet construction to comprehensive solid waste management, wastewater treatment, and water quality improvement.
The 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY) provides insurance coverage for which stakeholders?
A Only government agencies B Farmers and agricultural labourers C Only large landholding farmers D Agricultural equipment manufacturers
PMFBY provides crop insurance to both small and marginal farmers, tenant farmers, and sharecroppers.
Which initiative was launched to promote the use of bamboo as a sustainable development material?
A National Bamboo Mission B Bamboo Development Programme C India Bamboo Initiative D Green Bamboo Scheme
The National Bamboo Mission promotes bamboo cultivation and utilization as an alternative to timber, reducing deforestation.
The 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme aims to cover what percentage of India's population with health insurance?
A 20% B 40% C 60% D 80%
Ayushman Bharat targets approximately 40% of India's population (around 50 crore people) through health insurance coverage.
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the 'Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana' (PMMVY)?
A Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment B Ministry of Women and Child Development C Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D Ministry of Labour and Employment
PMMVY is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to provide conditional cash transfers to pregnant women.
The 'National Biodiversity Action Plan' (NBAP) was last updated in which year?
A 2014 B 2018 C 2021 D 2023
The NBAP was updated in 2018 to align with the Convention on Biological Diversity's Aichi targets.
Which initiative aims to strengthen disaster management capacity at district and state levels in India?
A National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) B Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project C National River Conservation Directorate D Environmental Impact Assessment Division
NDMA operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and coordinates disaster preparedness, mitigation, and management across the country.
The 'Bhuvan' platform developed by ISRO primarily serves which purpose?
A Space tourism promotion B Geospatial data and satellite imagery services C Satellite manufacturing D Weather forecasting only
Bhuvan is ISRO's geospatial platform providing free access to satellite imagery and data for development and governance applications.
The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' (SBM 2.0), launched in 2021, primarily focuses on which aspect of sanitation management?
A Construction of individual household toilets in rural areas B Faecal sludge management and wastewater treatment in both urban and rural areas C Elimination of open defecation through awareness campaigns only D Recycling of plastic waste in municipal corporations
SBM 2.0 emphasizes sustainable sanitation through faecal sludge management, wastewater treatment, and circular economy approaches, moving beyond basic toilet construction to comprehensive waste management solutions.
In 2024, which Indian state launched the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana'?
A Gujarat B Delhi C Maharashtra D Rajasthan
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced this scheme to provide ₹1000 monthly to women voters.
What was India's rank in the Global Hunger Index 2024?
A 105th B 111th C 118th D 125th
India ranked 111th out of 133 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2024, showing slight improvement from previous years.
Which international organization released the 'Global Report on Food Crisis' in 2024?
A World Bank B FAO, IFAD, WFP, and UNEP C UNICEF only D UNESCO
The report was jointly released by FAO, IFAD, WFP, and UNEP to assess global food security situations.
The National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) was launched to:
A Increase foreign direct investment B Monetize government assets for infrastructure development C Control inflation D Regulate cryptocurrency
NMP aims to unlock value from government-owned assets and reinvest in new infrastructure creation.
India's National Action Plan on Climate Change was initially launched in which year?
A 2006 B 2008 C 2010 D 2015
India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched in 2008 under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
The 'One Nation One Election' concept in 2024 primarily aims to:
A Reduce election expenses and administrative burden B Increase voter turnout C Simplify party registration D Eliminate regional parties
ONOE aims to reduce the financial and administrative burden of conducting multiple elections simultaneously.
India's target for renewable energy capacity by 2030 is:
A 500 GW B 750 GW C 1000 GW D 1250 GW
India has set an ambitious target of 1000 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of climate commitments.
The 'Gati Shakti' National Master Plan is concerned with:
A Agricultural modernization B Multi-modal connectivity and infrastructure C Education technology D Healthcare digitalization
Gati Shakti aims to provide integrated and seamless multi-modal connectivity infrastructure across India.
The 'National Logistics Policy' launched by India aims to:
A Restrict imports B Reduce logistics costs and improve efficiency C Increase military spending D Regulate e-commerce deliveries
The National Logistics Policy aims to reduce logistics costs and enhance supply chain efficiency across sectors.
The Skill India Mission focuses primarily on:
A Making India a global skill capital through skill training B Increasing school enrollment C Promoting luxury goods D Restricting worker migration
Skill India aims to make India a global hub for skill development through vocational training and capacity building.
