Q.191
Medium
What was the primary focus of India's G20 presidency agenda carried forward in 2024?
A Climate change mitigation
B Global South development
C Digital transformation
D Trade liberalization
Correct Answer:
B. Global South development Explanation:
India's G20 presidency emphasized inclusive development with special attention to emerging economies and the Global South.
Q.192
Medium
In 2024, India signed a landmark defense partnership agreement with which country for missile technology?
A France
B Japan
C Israel
D Germany
Correct Answer:
A. France Explanation:
India strengthened its defense partnership with France in 2024, focusing on advanced missile and aerospace technologies.
Q.193
Medium
In 2024, which sector in India experienced the highest growth rate according to preliminary economic data?
A Agriculture
B Manufacturing
C Services
D IT and ITeS
Correct Answer:
C. Services Explanation:
The services sector, particularly IT and financial services, continued to drive India's economic growth in 2024.
Q.194
Medium
Which Indian institution launched a blockchain-based digital rupee pilot in 2024?
A RBI
B SEBI
C NITI Aayog
D Ministry of Finance
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expanded its Digital Rupee (e-Rupee) pilot program in 2024 with broader retail participation.
Q.195
Medium
Which Indian state government implemented the 'One District One Product' scheme expansion in 2024?
A Uttar Pradesh
B Gujarat
C Madhya Pradesh
D Rajasthan
Correct Answer:
A. Uttar Pradesh Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh expanded its ODOP scheme in 2024 to support artisans and promote traditional products globally.
Q.196
Medium
Which Indian athlete was appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia in 2024?
A Neeraj Chopra
B PV Sindhu
C Rani Rampal
D Abhinav Bindra
Correct Answer:
B. PV Sindhu Explanation:
PV Sindhu was appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, focusing on child welfare and education initiatives in South Asia.
Q.197
Medium
Which Indian state has been declared as India's first 'Water-Positive' state in 2024?
A Gujarat
B Rajasthan
C Maharashtra
D Karnataka
Correct Answer:
A. Gujarat Explanation:
Gujarat was declared India's first water-positive state in 2024, achieving surplus water availability through efficient water management and conservation initiatives.
Q.198
Medium
What is the primary objective of India's 'National Green Hydrogen Mission' launched in 2023-24?
A Promoting solar energy adoption
B Developing green hydrogen production capacity and reducing carbon emissions
C Expanding nuclear power plants
D Increasing hydroelectric power generation
Correct Answer:
B. Developing green hydrogen production capacity and reducing carbon emissions Explanation:
The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to establish India as a global leader in green hydrogen production with a target of 5 MMT capacity by 2030.
Q.199
Medium
Which Indian state implemented the 'Startup Policy 2024' with an investment corpus of ₹500 crores?
A Tamil Nadu
B Gujarat
C Telangana
D Karnataka
Correct Answer:
C. Telangana Explanation:
Telangana announced its Startup Policy 2024 with significant funding to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in the state.
Q.200
Medium
What was India's rank in the Global Innovation Index 2024?
Explanation:
India improved its position to 38th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2024, up from 40th in 2023, demonstrating progress in innovation metrics.
