2024 Affairs
Q.171
Medium
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.
Q.172
Medium
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.
Q.173
Medium
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.
In 2024, India signed a major defense deal with which country for advanced fighter aircraft?
A France
B Russia
C United States
D Israel
Correct Answer:
C. United States Explanation:
India and the United States strengthened defense ties in 2024 with agreements for advanced military technology and fighter aircraft cooperation.
Q.175
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.
India's inflation rate as per RBI data in mid-2024 was approximately:
A 2.5-3.0%
B 5.5-6.5%
C 7.0-8.0%
D 8.5-9.0%
Correct Answer:
B. 5.5-6.5% Explanation:
India's inflation rate in mid-2024 hovered around 5.5-6.5%, within the RBI's tolerance band, with the central bank maintaining its monetary policy stance.
Q.177
Medium
Which Indian state hosted the World Economic Forum's India Economic Summit 2024?
A Maharashtra
B Delhi
C Gujarat
D Haryana
Correct Answer:
A. Maharashtra Explanation:
Maharashtra hosted the World Economic Forum's India Economic Summit in 2024, focusing on economic growth and development strategies.
In 2024, India's FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) inflows were projected to reach approximately:
A 50 billion USD
B 75 billion USD
C 100 billion USD
D 125 billion USD
Correct Answer:
B. 75 billion USD Explanation:
India's FDI inflows in 2024 were projected around 75 billion USD, reflecting investor confidence in the Indian economy despite global uncertainties.
Which international space agency did India partner with in 2024 for lunar exploration?
A NASA only
B ESA (European Space Agency)
C Multiple agencies including NASA and ESA
D CNSA (China National Space Administration)
Correct Answer:
C. Multiple agencies including NASA and ESA Explanation:
India expanded space exploration partnerships in 2024 with multiple international agencies including NASA and ESA for lunar and deep space missions.
In 2024, India's semiconductor manufacturing capacity target by 2030 was set at:
A 5 billion chips annually
B 10 billion chips annually
C 15 billion chips annually
D 20 billion chips annually
Correct Answer:
C. 15 billion chips annually Explanation:
India set an ambitious target to manufacture 15 billion semiconductor chips annually by 2030 under its semiconductor mission launched in 2024.
