Showing 81–90 of 91 questions
Q.81
Easy
Current Affairs
Who became the Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2024 for a third consecutive term?
AMamata Banerjee
BSuvendu Adhikari
CAbhishek Banerjee
DBiplab Deb
Correct Answer:
A. Mamata BanerjeeExplanation:
Mamata Banerjee won the 2024 West Bengal Assembly elections and became CM for the third consecutive term.
Q.82
Easy
Current Affairs
What is the primary objective of India's Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMSY)?
ATo promote agricultural exports
BTo develop sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
CTo regulate fishing licenses
DTo provide loans for textile industries
Correct Answer:
B. To develop sustainable fisheries and aquacultureExplanation:
PMSY aims to develop sustainable, responsible and inclusive fisheries and aquaculture sectors through infrastructure development.
Q.83
Easy
Current Affairs
The Bharatmala Pariyojana is primarily focused on:
ARailway network expansion
BHighway and road infrastructure development
CPort modernization
DAirport expansion
Correct Answer:
B. Highway and road infrastructure developmentExplanation:
Bharatmala is a centrally sponsored scheme for construction of highways and roads to enhance road connectivity across India.
Q.84
Easy
Current Affairs
Who is the current Governor of Reserve Bank of India (as of 2024)?
AShaktikanta Das
BSanjay Malhotra
CRaghuram Rajan
DUrjit Patel
Correct Answer:
B. Sanjay MalhotraExplanation:
Sanjay Malhotra took office as RBI Governor in December 2023 and continues in 2024.
Q.85
Easy
Current Affairs
The Ayushman Bharat Scheme primarily targets:
AMedical education improvement
BHealth insurance for poor and vulnerable populations
CTraditional medicine research
DHospital privatization
Correct Answer:
B. Health insurance for poor and vulnerable populationsExplanation:
Ayushman Bharat provides health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh per family annually for poor households.
Q.86
Easy
Current Affairs
The PM-KISAN Scheme provides direct income support to:
AOnly landless agricultural laborers
BOnly large farmers
CSmall and marginal farmers
DOnly dairy farmers
Correct Answer:
C. Small and marginal farmersExplanation:
PM-KISAN provides ₹6000 annually to small and marginal farmers with cultivable land.
Q.87
Easy
Current Affairs
Which international organization released the 'Global Innovation Index 2024' report in which India was ranked among top 20 nations?
AUN Development Programme
BWorld Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
CInternational Monetary Fund
DWorld Economic Forum
Correct Answer:
B. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Explanation:
WIPO releases the annual Global Innovation Index, and India improved its ranking in 2024.
Q.88
Easy
Current Affairs
The 'National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme' (NAPS) 2024 offers financial incentive to employers primarily to promote which sector?
AAgricultural sector
BSkill development through apprenticeships
CManufacturing only
DIT sector exclusively
Correct Answer:
B. Skill development through apprenticeshipsExplanation:
NAPS provides financial incentives to employers who hire apprentices across various sectors to promote skill development and employment.
Q.89
Easy
Current Affairs
Which Indian city hosted the 'World Economic Forum's India Economic Summit 2024'?
AMumbai
BDelhi
CBengaluru
DHyderabad
Correct Answer:
C. BengaluruExplanation:
Bengaluru hosted the WEF India Economic Summit 2024, highlighting its role as a global business hub.
Q.90
Easy
Current Affairs
The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' launched in 2024 focuses primarily on which environmental goal?
AOnly waste management
BPlastic waste reduction and circular economy
CWater treatment exclusively
DAir pollution control only
Correct Answer:
B. Plastic waste reduction and circular economyExplanation:
Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 emphasizes plastic waste reduction, recycling, and promoting circular economy practices.
