In 2024, India's inflation rate as measured by CPI stood at approximately which percentage by December?
A 3.5-4.0%
B 5.5-6.0%
C 7.0-7.5%
D 8.0-8.5%
Correct Answer:
A. 3.5-4.0% Explanation:
India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation remained within the RBI's target band, hovering around 3.5-4.0% by end of 2024.
In 2024, India launched 'Pradhan Mantri Atal Pension Yojana' expansion targeting which sector primarily?
A Unorganized sector workers
B Agricultural laborers
C Migrant workers
D Retail traders
Correct Answer:
C. Migrant workers Explanation:
The scheme was expanded in 2024 to provide better pension coverage for migrant workers across India.
In 2024, India's new industrial policy focused on boosting manufacturing in which sector as a priority?
A Semiconductor and Electronics
B Textiles
C Pharmaceuticals
D Steel
Correct Answer:
A. Semiconductor and Electronics Explanation:
India's 2024 policy emphasized semiconductor and electronics manufacturing under the 'Make in India' initiative to reduce import dependency.
Which Indian social media platform launched by government crossed 100 million users in 2024?
A Koo
B ShareChat
C Josh
D Moj
Explanation:
Koo, the made-in-India social media platform, reported crossing 100 million users milestone in 2024.
Which Indian state launched an AI-powered healthcare initiative called 'e-Sanjeevani' expansion in 2024?
A Karnataka
B Telangana
C Andhra Pradesh
D Maharashtra
Correct Answer:
A. Karnataka Explanation:
Karnataka expanded its e-Sanjeevani telemedicine platform with AI capabilities in 2024 for better rural healthcare reach.
Which Indian university ranked first in the Asia University Rankings 2024?
A IIT Bombay
B University of Delhi
C IIT Delhi
D JNU
Correct Answer:
A. IIT Bombay Explanation:
IIT Bombay achieved the highest ranking among Indian universities in the Asia University Rankings 2024.
In 2024, which country did India conduct its first joint military exercises with in the Arctic region?
A Russia
B Norway
C Canada
D Sweden
Correct Answer:
B. Norway Explanation:
India conducted its first joint military exercises with Norway in the Arctic region in 2024, marking a significant expansion of India's strategic partnerships.
In 2024, India launched which new digital payment system to compete with international players?
A BHIM 2.0
B RuPay Plus
C Digital Rupee (e-Rupee) for retail
D FastTag Digital
Correct Answer:
C. Digital Rupee (e-Rupee) for retail Explanation:
India expanded its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) known as Digital Rupee (e-Rupee) for retail transactions in 2024.
Which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% renewable energy capacity additions in 2024?
A Gujarat
B Tamil Nadu
C Rajasthan
D Maharashtra
Correct Answer:
A. Gujarat Explanation:
Gujarat achieved a milestone in 2024 by becoming the first Indian state to add 100% renewable energy capacity in its new power generation projects.
Q.100
Medium
In 2024, which Indian port achieved the status of becoming the world's busiest port by container traffic?
A Port of Mumbai
B Port of Chennai
C Port of Singapore - Indian partnership
D This did not happen in 2024
Correct Answer:
D. This did not happen in 2024 Explanation:
While Indian ports expanded capacity in 2024, no Indian port achieved the status of world's busiest. Singapore and Shanghai remain the top ports.
