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Q.271
Medium
2025 Affairs
In 2024-2025, India launched a major digital payment infrastructure upgrade. What is it commonly known as?
ADigital India 2.0
BUPI 3.0
CRuPay Expansion Initiative
DNational Payment Grid
Correct Answer:
B. UPI 3.0Explanation:
India's RBI promoted UPI 3.0 and digital payment advancements to enhance financial inclusion and digital transactions in 2024-2025.
Which Indian athlete won a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in shooting?
ANeeraj Chopra
BManu Bhaker
CAbhinav Bindra
DSift Kaur Samra
Correct Answer:
B. Manu BhakerExplanation:
Manu Bhaker won India's first medal at Paris 2024 with a bronze in 10m air pistol shooting event.
Q.273
Medium
2025 Affairs
What major economic concern faced India-China bilateral trade in 2024-2025?
AZero trade volume
BTrade deficit and border tensions affecting commerce
CComplete trade ban
DSurplus for India
Correct Answer:
B. Trade deficit and border tensions affecting commerceExplanation:
India-China trade faced challenges due to ongoing border tensions and India's trade deficit, leading to discussions on tariffs and regulations.
Q.274
Medium
2025 Affairs
Which renewable energy target did India set for 2030 during the COP28 negotiations?
A250 GW
B500 GW
C750 GW renewable energy capacity
D1000 GW
Correct Answer:
C. 750 GW renewable energy capacityExplanation:
India committed to 750 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of its climate action pledge at international forums.
In 2024, which Indian institution was awarded the status of 'Deemed to be University' for research excellence?
AIIT Bombay
BAIIMS Delhi
CTata Institute of Fundamental Research
DIndian Institute of Science
Correct Answer:
C. Tata Institute of Fundamental ResearchExplanation:
TIFR received recognition for its contributions to fundamental research and scientific advancement in 2024.
Q.276
Medium
2025 Affairs
What was India's inflation rate target range set by the RBI for 2024-2025?
Explanation:
RBI maintained its inflation target band of 4% (±2%) with focus on price stability in 2024-2025.
Q.277
Medium
2025 Affairs
Which major ports in India received upgraded infrastructure investment in 2024-2025?
AOnly Port Blair
BJawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai and Adani Ports
CKochi Port exclusively
DParadip Port only
Correct Answer:
B. Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai and Adani PortsExplanation:
Multiple major Indian ports including JNPT Mumbai and Adani Port series received significant infrastructure development funding.
In 2024-2025, which bilateral defense agreement did India sign with Australia?
ACECA (Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement)
BAUKUS alliance membership
CDefence agreement expansion and naval cooperation
DTechnology transfer accord
Correct Answer:
C. Defence agreement expansion and naval cooperationExplanation:
India-Australia defense ties strengthened with expanded military cooperation, joint exercises, and strategic coordination.
Q.279
Medium
2025 Affairs
What is the new minimum support price (MSP) policy focus in 2024-2025 for Indian farmers?
AReducing MSP for all crops
BMaintaining MSP with focus on pulses and oilseeds
CEliminating MSP system
DTripling MSP overnight
Correct Answer:
B. Maintaining MSP with focus on pulses and oilseedsExplanation:
Government emphasized MSP support for nutritional crops like pulses and oilseeds while addressing farmer welfare.
Which Indian pharmaceutical company received WHO approval for a new drug formulation in 2024?
ASun Pharma
BDr. Reddy's Laboratories
CCipla
DMultiple Indian pharma firms
Correct Answer:
D. Multiple Indian pharma firmsExplanation:
Several Indian pharmaceutical companies received WHO pre-qualification approvals in 2024 for generic and innovative formulations.
