PIB Quiz

Question 1

Q1: Identify incorrect statement with respect to foreign direct equity investments in FY 2024 according to data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
[a] Foreign direct equity investments in India dropped to a five-year low of $44.42 billion in the FY24
[b] One of the major reasons for the decline is the lower interest
rates in advanced economies
[c] India received the highest FDI from Singapore in FY 2024
[d] Computer Software and Hardware sector received the
highest FDI at $7.97 billion in FY 2024, but a 15.1% decline YoY
[e] Maharashtra received the highest FDI at $15.11 billion in FY
2024, although inflows declined 2% compared to year ago

Answer 1

[b] One of the major reasons for the decline is the lower interest

Question 2

Q2: The International Labour Organization (ILO) has recently released World Employment and Social Outlook: May 2024 Update”. It has revised
the global unemployment rate to _________ in 2024 from 5.0% in 2023. Fill the gap
[a] 6.3%
[b] 5.1%
[c] 4.9%
[d] 4.4%
[e] 3.7%

Answer 2

[c] 4.9%

Question 3

Q3: According to a recently released report titled “Progress on Drinking Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools 2000-2023: Special Focus on Menstrual Health” on the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day, globally, only 39% of schools provide menstrual health education, with higher rates in secondary
schools. Which organisation/s has/have released this report
[a] UNICEF
[b] UNESCO
[c] WHO
[d] A and B
[e] A and C

Answer 3

[e] A and C

Question 4

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Q4: The Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2024 was
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[a] 1, 4 and 5 Only
published by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN) in
[b] 3, 4 and 5 Only
support of the Global Network against Food Crises (GNAFC). It
[c] 1, 2 and 3 Only
has analyzed a population of 1.3 billion in 2023 across 59
[d] 1, 3 and 5 Only countries. Which of the following are key drivers of food crises
in 2023?
[e] 2, 4 and 5 Only
(1) Conflict and Insecurity
(2) High Interest Rates
(3) Extreme Weather Events/Climate Shocks
(4) High Demand
(5) Economic Shocks

Answer 4

[d] 1, 3 and 5 Only countries. Which of the following are key drivers of food crises
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Question 5

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Q5: What was the theme of the 46th Antarctic Treaty
Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th
Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26)
recently hosted by India?
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[a] Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
[b] LiFE Mission for Antarctica
[c] Sustainable Development for Global Goods
[d] Towards Green Antarctica
[e] Protecting Antarctica from Climate Change

Answer 5

[a] Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
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Question 6

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Q6: The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI)
increased by 6.2% (provisional) in April 2024 as compared
to the ICI in April 2023. Which sectors have recorded
positive growth in April 2024?
(1) Natural Gas
(2) Electricity
(3) Cement
(4) Fertilizers
(5) Coal*
[a] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[b] 1, 2, 3 and 5
[c] 2, 3, 4 and 5
[d] 1, 3 and 4
[e] 3, 4 and 5

Answer 6

[b] 1, 2, 3 and 5
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Question 7

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Q7: Which Indian organization has been
recently honored with the prestigious Nelson
Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024
by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
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[a] ICMR
[b] AIIMS Delhi
[c] NITM
[d] NIRDHDS
[e] NIMHANS

Answer 7

[e] NIMHANS

Question 8

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Q8: Which country recently assumed the role of chair
of the regional grouping Colombo Process for the first
time since its establishment in 2003?
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[a] India
[b] Bangladesh
[c] Sri Lanka
[d] Saudi Arabia
[e] UAE

Answer 8

[a] India
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Question 9

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Q9: Which organization recently concluded phase 1 of
its groundbreaking longitudinal health monitoring
project PI-CheCK?
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[a] ICMR
[b] DRDO
[c] CSIR
[d] ICAR
[e] IMED

Answer 9

[c] CSIR
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Question 10

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Q10: The Global Soil Partnership (GSP) Assembly at its
12th Plenary session has called for urgent action to
improve and maintain health of at least 50% of the
world’s soils by 2030. GSP was established in
_____________ by ______________ with a mission to
position soils in the Global Agenda and to promote
sustainable soil management. Fill the gaps
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[a] 2007, UNECOSC
[b] 2010, UNEP
[c] 2015, UNDP
[d] 2012, UNFAO
[e] 2004, UNESCO

Answer 10

[d] 2012, UNFAO
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Question 11

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Q11: Ministry of Cooperation recently organised the first
meeting of the National Level Coordination Committee
(NLCC) for the World’s largest grain storage plan in New
Delhi to review the status of implementation of its pilot
project in 11 States, which was initiated in 2023. In which
states the pilot project is being implemented?
(1) Madhya Pradesh
(2) Bihar
(3) Andhra Pradesh
(4) West Bengal
(5) Karnataka*
[a] 1 and 2
[b] 2 and 3
[c] 3 and 4
[d] 4 and 5
[e] 1 and 5

Answer 11

[e] 1 and 5

Question 12

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Q12: Which of the following statements are incorrect about recently
released ‘Climate Finance Provided and Mobilised by Developed
Countries in 2013-2022’?
(1) It has been released by UNEP
(2) Developed countries mobilized US $115.9 billion in climate
finance for developing countries in 2022, surpassing the US $100
billion annual goal set by the UNFCCC for the first time
(3) Public Funds from developed countries constituted 50% of total
climate finance
(4) Low-Income Countries received about 60% of total climate
finance in 2022
(5) Private Finance from developed countries increased by 52% (US
$7.5 billion) in 2022, totaling US $21.9 billion*
[a] 1, 2 and 3
[b] 2, 3 and 4
[c] 3, 4 and 5
[d] 1, 2 and 4
[e] 1, 3 and 4

Answer 12

[e] 1, 3 and 4

Question 13

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Q13: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare has released the Third Advance Estimates
of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2023-24.
Consider following pair
Pair Crop Production
1 Rice - 1367.00 LMT
2 Wheat - 1129.25 LMT
3 Maize - 356.73 LMT
4 Shree Anna - 174.08 LMT
5 Total Oilseeds - 395.93 LMT
How many pairs are correctly matched?*

[a] 1 pair
[b] 2 pairs
[c] 3 pairs
[d] 4 pairs
[e] 5 pairs

Answer 13

[e] 5 pairs

Question 14

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Q14: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
has recently released the Second Advance Estimates
for the 2023-24 area and production of various
horticultural crops. According to it, total horticulture
production is estimated at approximately
____________. Fill the gap
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[a] 456.33 million tonnes
[b] 352.23 million tonnes
[c] 543.56 million tonnes
[d] 743.22 million tonnes
[e] 634.78 million tonnes

Answer 14

[b] 352.23 million tonnes
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Question 15

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Q15: Which Ministry has launched Air Quality
Monitoring System (AQ-AIMS) and Air-Pravah
App on the occasion of World Environment Day?
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[a] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[b] Ministry of Science and Technology
[c] Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate
Change
[d] Ministry of Electronics & Information
Technology
[e] Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

Answer 15

[d] Ministry of Electronics & Information
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Question 16

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Q16: Which Ministry has recently signed MoUs with Bank
of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India and Utkarsh
Small Finance Bank in New Delhi to onboard them as
SPARSH [System for Pension Administration (Raksha)]
Service Centres across 1,128 branches of the four banks
across the country?
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[a] Ministry of Finance
[b] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[c] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[d] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[e] Ministry of Defence

Answer 16

[e] Ministry of Defence

Question 17

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Q17: Which Indian organisation has been recently
awarded UN’s WSIS 2024 “Champion” Award for its
project “Mobile-Enabled Disaster Resilience through
Cell Broadcast emergency Alerting”?
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[a] IMD
[b] ISRO
[c] DRDO
[d] C-DOT
[e] CSIR

Answer 17

[d] C-DOT
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Question 18

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Q18: Which campaign has been launched by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi on the World Environment
Day (June 5)?
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[a] #Plant4Mother Campaign
[b] #Plant4Earth Campaign
[c] #Plant4Humanity Campaign
[d] #Plant4Equality Campaign
[e] #Plant4Health Campaign

Answer 18

[a] #Plant4Mother Campaign
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Question 19

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Q19: Which of the following countries
have recently launched
Biopharmaceutical Alliance to enhance
the resilience of the biopharmaceutical
sector’s supply chain?
(1) US
(2) India
(3) Australia
(4) South Korea
(5) Japan*

[a] 1, 2 and 3
[b] 3, 4 and 5
[c] 2, 3 and 4
[d] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[e] 1, 2, 4 and 5

Answer 19

[e] 1, 2, 4 and 5

Question 20

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Q20: An MoU was signed between CSC SPV and
which Ministry to convert Farmer Producer
Organizations (FPOs) into Common Service
Centres (CSCs) for enhancing their ability to
deliver citizen-centric services?
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[a] Ministry of Cooperation
[b] Ministry of Rural Development
[c] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[d] Ministry of Communications
[e] Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Answer 20

[c] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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Question 21

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Q21: Consider the following statements about the Indo Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) and identify
the correct statement/s:
(1) IPEF was launched in 2022 in Tokyo, Japan
(2) It has 14 member countries, including India, Japan, and
the USA
(3) The framework is structured around four pillars: Trade,
Supply Chain Resilience, Clean Economy, and Fair Economy
(4) India has joined all four pillars of IPEF
(5) The objective of IPEF is to strengthen economic
engagement and cooperation among partner countries*
[a] Only 1, 2, and 3
[b] Only 1, 2, 3, and 5
[c] Only 1, 2, and 4
[d] Only 1, 3, and 5
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Answer 21

[b] Only 1, 2, 3, and 5
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Question 22

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Q22: India and which country recently conducted the
first meeting of Joint Task Force on Investment in New
Delhi with the objective of strengthening investment
cooperation?
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[a] UAE
[b] Bahrain
[c] Iran
[d] Qatar
[e] Oman

Answer 22

[d] Qatar
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Question 23

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Q23: ____________ has recently released eleventh edition
State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024. According to it,
Carbon Pricing (CP) revenues in 2023 has reached a record
_________. Fill the gaps
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[a] UNESCO, $102 billion
[b] UNEP, $100 billion
[c] OECD, $ 90 billion
[d] World Bank, $104 billion
[e] WEF, $ 140 billion

Answer 23

[d] World Bank, $104 billion
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Question 24

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Q24: Which international organisation has recently
launched two new tools – new Greening Curriculum
Guidance (GCG) and new Green School Quality
Standards (GSQS) under its Greening Education
Partnership?
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[a] World Bank
[b] UNEP
[c] UNESCO
[d] OECD
[e] UNDP

Answer 24

[c] UNESCO
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Question 25

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Q25: Which states have exhibited the highest consumption
inequality among urban households according to the
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-
23?
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[a] Haryana, Odisha, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh
[b] Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and
Andhra Pradesh
[c] Bihar, Assam, Telangana, Punjab, and Karnataka
[d] Punjab, Telangana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra
Pradesh
[e] Haryana, Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra
Pradesh

Answer 25

[a] Haryana, Odisha, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh
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Question 26

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Q26: OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion
and Profit Shifting is a global initiative that brings
together 147 countries and jurisdictions (including
India) to fight tax avoidance and ensure fair tax
practices. When it was established?
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[a] 2020
[b] 2016
[c] 2018
[d] 2021
[e] 2022

Answer 26

[b] 2016
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Question 27

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Q27: Government has recently authorised the release
of the 17th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan
Samman Nidhi (PIV-KISAN) of around ____________
which will reach 9.3 crore farmers. Fill the gap
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[a] Rs 30,000 crore
[b] Rs 25,000 crore
[c] Rs 20,000 crore
[d] Rs 15,000 crore
[e] Rs 10,000 crore

Answer 27

[c] Rs 20,000 crore
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Question 28

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Q28: Consider the following statements about India’s
performance in the Global Gender Gap Index 2024 and identify
the correct statement/s:
(1) India ranked 129th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender
Gap Index 2024
(2) India closed 64.1% of its gender gap in 2024
(3) India improved its ranking by two positions from the
previous year
(4) India ranks 124th in the literacy rate gap between men and
women, with a gap of 17.2%
(5) India has a strong performance in the head-of-state indicator
with a 40.7% closure*

[a] 1, 2, and 4
[b] 1, 2, 4, and 5
[c] 1, 3, and 5
[d] 1, 2, and 5
[e] 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Answer 28

[b] 1, 2, 4, and 5
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Question 29

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Q29: Consider the following statements regarding the Global
Economic Prospects Report April 2024 released by the World
Bank and identify the correct statement/s:
(1) Global growth is projected to be 2.6% in 2024-25, with a slight
increase to 2.7% in 2025-26
(2) The average global growth rate before the COVID-19
pandemic was 3.1%
(3) Global inflation is projected to average 4.5% in 2024-25
(4) India will remain the world’s fastest-growing economy with
GDP growth of 6.6% for FY25.
(5) Growth in emerging market and developing economies
(EMDEs) is forecast to increase to 4.5% in 2024*

[a] 1, 2, and 4
[b] 1, 2, 3, and 4
[c] 1, 2, and 5
[d] 1, 2, 3, and 5
[e] 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Answer 29

[a] 1, 2, and 4
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Question 30

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Q30: What percentage of children globally live in severe child
food poverty (CFP), as per the Child Nutrition Report, 2024
released by UNICEF?
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[a] 10%
[b] 20%
[c] 27%
[d] 35%
[e] 40%

Answer 30

[c] 27%
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Question 31

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Q31: According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation, the Index of Industrial
Production (IIP) in India slowed to _____________in April
2024, a three month low, as against 5.4% in March 2024. Fill
the gap
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[a] 4.0%
[b] 4.5%
[c] 5%
[d] 3.9%
[e] 5.2%

Answer 31

[c] 5%
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Question 32

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Q32: Consider the following statements regarding the Ayush
Awareness Survey and identify the correct statement/s:
(1) 95% of rural respondents are aware of Ayush
(2) 96% of urban respondents are aware of Ayush
(3) At least one member in 85% of rural households is aware of
medicinal plants, home remedies, local health traditions, or folk
medicine
(4) At least one member in 86% of urban households is aware of
medicinal plants, home remedies, local health traditions, or folk
medicine
(5) Ayush is predominantly used for therapeutic or curative
treatment rather than for rejuvenation and preventive measures *

[a] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[b] Only 1, 2, 3 and 5
[c] Only 1, 2, and 3
[d] Only 1, 3, 4 and 5
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Answer 32

[a] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Question 33

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Q33: What is the maximum funding provided per
startup under the Grant for Research and
Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in
Technical Textiles (GREAT) scheme under the
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)?
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[a] Rs. 10 lakhs
[b] Rs. 25 lakhs
[c] Rs. 50 lakhs
[d] Rs. 75 lakhs
[e] Rs. 1 crore

Answer 33

[c] Rs. 50 lakhs
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Question 34

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Q34: Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the
CSIR-ASPIRE scheme launched by the Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR) to provide research grants to women scientists?
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[a] The CSIR-ASPIRE scheme aims to support women in conducting
research in various fields of science and technology
[b] The scheme was launched in 2022 to promote and encourage women’s
participation in scientific research and technology development in India
[c] Only women scientists with a PhD degree in any area of science or
technology are eligible for the grants
[d] The grants support research and development in major disciplines of
science and engineering
[e] The total budget for a research proposal, including the stipend for
research fellows, under it should generally not exceed Rs. 25-30 lakhs

Answer 34

[b] The scheme was launched in 2022 to promote and encourage women’s
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Question 35

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Q35: Which Indian organisation has been recently
designated as the first WHO Collaborating Centre (CC)
for “Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional
Medicine”?
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[a] NIIMH
[b] MDNIY
[c] ICMR
[d] ICAS
[e] IAAI

Answer 35

[a] NIIMH
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Question 36

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Q36: What is the budgetary outlay for the steel
sector under the National Green Hydrogen
Mission until FY 2029-30?
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[a] Rs 100 crore
[b] Rs 200 crore
[c] Rs 300 crore
[d] Rs 455 crore
[e] Rs 600 crore

Answer 36

[d] Rs 455 crore
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Question 37

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Q37: Ministry of Communications has recently
launched 5G Intelligent Village Initiative for harnessing
the transformative power of 5G technology to uplift
rural communities. This initiative aims to address
critical pillars such as
(1) Agriculture
(2) Sustainability
(3) Education
(4) Healthcare
(5) Governance*

[a] Only 1, 2 and 3
[b] Only 2, 3, 4 and 5
[c] Only 1, 2, 3 and 4
[d] Only 3, 4 and 5
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer 37

[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Question 38

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Q38: Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the
Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) extended by the Union
Government till 30th June 2025 to promote the digitization of patient
health records?
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[a] It aims to create a robust digital health ecosystem and enhance the
quality of care for patients.
[b] It was launched in 2023 as part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
[c] National Health Authority (NHA) is the nodal implementing agency of
the scheme
[d] It is only applicable to government hospitals and clinics.
[e] Under it, each facility or digital solution company can earn incentives
up to Rs 4 crores based on the number of digital health records they create

Answer 38

[d] It is only applicable to government hospitals and clinics.
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Question 39

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Q39: Consider the following statements regarding the 2024 Sustainable
Development Report and identify the correct statement/s:
(1) Only 16% of SDG targets are on track to be met by 2030, while 84%
show limited progress or regression
(2) The five SDG targets with the most significant regression since 2015
include obesity rates, press freedom, Red List Index, sustainable nitrogen
management, and life expectancy at birth
(3) Nordic countries continue to lead in SDG achievement, with Sweden
ranked first, followed by Denmark, Finland, France and Germany
(4) India is ranked 109th out of 166 countries, showing on track
performance in Poverty reduction and Quality Education targets
(5) The new UN-Mi Index ranks US first for commitment to UN-based
multilateralism, while India is ranked 139th*

[a] Only 1, 2, and 4
[b] Only 1, 3, and 5
[c] Only 2, 3, and 4
[d] Only 2, 4, and 5
[e] Only 3, 4, and 5

Answer 39

[a] Only 1, 2, and 4
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Question 40

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Q40: Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the
establishment of Vadhavan Port as recently approved by the Union Cabinet?
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[a] Vadhavan Port will be developed as an all-weather Greenfield deep draft
major port located in Palghar district of Maharashtra
[b] The project will be executed by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) called
Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL)
[c] The total project cost is Rs. 76,220 crore, which includes land acquisition,
development of core infrastructure, terminals, and other commercial
infrastructure through PPP
[d] The port will have a cumulative capacity of 298 million metric tons
(MMT) per annum, including around 23.2 million TEUs (Twenty-foot
Equivalent Units) of container handling capacity
[e] Upon completion, Vadhavan Port will exclusively cater to domestic
shipping lines within India

Answer 40

[e] Upon completion, Vadhavan Port will exclusively cater to domestic
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Question 41

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Q41: Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to
the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy
projects approved by the Union Cabinet?
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[a] The objective of the scheme is to set up the first-ever offshore
wind energy projects in India
[b] The nodal ministry for the scheme is the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy
[c] The total outlay for the scheme is Rs. 7453 crore
[d] The scheme will fund the installation and commissioning of 1 GW
of offshore wind energy projects, with 500 MW each off the coast of
Gujarat and Tamil Nadu
[e] The scheme does not include any provisions for port infrastructure
development

Answer 41

[e] The scheme does not include any provisions for port infrastructure
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Question 42

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Q42: Nine Indian ports were ranked amongst the top 100
global ports in the recently released Container Port
Performance Index (CPPI) by the World Bank and S&P
Global Market Intelligence. Which Indian port has been
ranked under 20 for first time in the CPPI 2023?
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[a] JNPT
[b] Visakhapatnam Port
[c] Cochin Port
[d] Kamarajar Port
[e] Mundra Port

Answer 42

[b] Visakhapatnam Port
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Question 43

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Q43: The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP),
initiated following the Union Budget 2021-22, has
successfully monetised assets worth ______________
over three years. Fill the gap
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[a] Rs 2.50 lakh crore
[b] Rs 4.40 lakh crore
[c] Rs 3.85 lakh crore
[d] Rs 5.60 lakh crore
[e] Rs 6 lakh crore

Answer 43

[c] Rs 3.85 lakh crore
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Question 44

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Q44: With which global technology company has
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
(CERT-In) recently signed an MoU for collaboration
in cyber security to enhance India’s cyber-
resilience in Financial Sector?
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[a] Visa
[b] Mastercard
[c] PayPal
[d] Stripe
[e] Revolut

Answer 44

[b] Mastercard
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Question 45

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Q45: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated
the new campus of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Bihar.
The University is conceived as a collaboration between
India and which countries?
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[a] ASEAN Countries
[b] BRICS Countries
[c] SCO Countries
[d] G20 Countries
[e] EAS Countries

Answer 45

[e] EAS Countries

Question 46

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Q46: Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the
Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP)?
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[a] The KSCP is an initiative under an MoU between the Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and the Ministry of Rural
Development
[b] Krishi Sakhis are practicing farmers and trained para extension
professionals in agriculture at the grassroots level
[c] The program aims to train Krishi Sakhis as part of the “Lakhpati
Didi” Program to enhance rural women’s skills
[d] The training for Krishi Sakhis includes modules on soil health,
integrated farming systems, and livestock management
[e] Phase 1 of the Krishi Sakhi Training Program has been rolled out
in 17 states across India

Answer 46

[e] Phase 1 of the Krishi Sakhi Training Program has been rolled out
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Question 47

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Q47: Which Ministry in collaboration with the
Australian Government has launched the Critical
Agriculture Skills Pilot Project?
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[a] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[b] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[c] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
[d] Ministry of Education
[e] Ministry of Rural Development

Answer 47

[b] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
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Question 48

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Q48: Union Cabinet has recently approved the increase in
the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated
Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2024-25 to ensure
remunerative prices to the growers for their produce. The
highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year
has been recommended for which of the following crop?
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[a] Groundnut
[b] Sesamum
[c] Nigerseed
[d] Soyabean
[e] Cotton

Answer 48

[c] Nigerseed
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Question 49

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Q49: When was the India-European Union Trade
and Technology Council (TTC) established to deepen
the strategic trade and technology partnership
between India and the EU?
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[a] 2018
[b] 2020
[c] 2021
[d] 2022
[e] 2023

Answer 49

[e] 2023

Question 50

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Q50: With which organisation/s has Bharat 6G
Alliance recently signed an MoU for development of
secure and trusted telecommunication technology
including resilient supply chain?
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[a] 6G IA
[b] 6G Flagship
[c] UN-WTO
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C

Answer 50

[d] A and B
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Question 51

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Q51: With which institute has NHAI recently signed
an MoU to enhance road safety to leverage Artificial
Intelligence (AI) based solutions for improvement in
the availability of road signs on National Highways?
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[a] IIIT Delhi
[b] IIM Ahmedabad
[c] IIT Bombay
[d] NIT Mandi
[e] IISc Bengaluru

Answer 51

[a] IIIT Delhi
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Question 52

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Q52: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &
Dairying in partnership with which organisation
recently organised Avian Influenza Outbreak and
Response Simulation Exercise in Bhopal, Madhya
Pradesh?
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[a] WHO
[b] UNEP
[c] World Bank
[d] ADB
[e] FAO

Answer 52

[c] World Bank
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Question 53

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Q53: Which IIT recently hosted the first Networking
Event of the Department of Telecommunications
(DoT)’s Sangam - Digital Twin initiative?
*
[a] IIT Delhi
[b] IIT Bombay
[c] IIT Madras
[d] IIT Roorkee
[e] IIT Kharagpur

Answer 53

[a] IIT Delhi
[

Question 54

*
Q54: Which state will be hosting 27th National
Conference on E-Governance (NCeG) under the theme
“Shaping Secure and Sustainable E-Service Delivery”?
*
[a] Uttar Pradesh
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Tamil Nadu
[e] Karnataka

Answer 54

[c] Maharashtra
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Question 55

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Q55: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has
introduced two new standards, IS 18590: 2024 and
IS 18606: 2024, aimed at enhancing the safety of
__________ in the L, M, and N categories. Fill the
gap
*
[a] heavy vehicles
[b] electric vehicles
[c] defence vehicles
[d] cargo vehicles
[e] armoured vehicles

Answer 55

[b] electric vehicles
[

Question 56

*
Q56: Which city recently launched 30 smart schools at a
cost of Rs 36 crore under the New Education Policy (NEP)
2020?
*
[a] Lucknow
[b] Gurugram
[c] Indore
[d] Chennai
[e] Ahmedabad

Answer 56

[e] Ahmedabad

Question 57

*
Q57: Where Ministry of Coal has initiated India’s first
ever pilot project for underground Coal Gasification?
*
[a] Odisha
[b] West Bengal
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Bihar
[e] Jharkhand

Answer 57

[e] Jharkhand

Question 58

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Q58: Ministry of Power has recently approves new
transmission schemes worth Rs. 13,595 crore to evacuate
4.5 GW RE power each from which of the following states?
(1) Rajasthan
(2) Madhya Pradesh
(3) Karnataka
(4) Tamil Nadu
(5) Maharashtra*

[a]2, 3 and 4
[b] 2 and 5
[c] 1 and 3
[d] 1, 2 and 3
[e] 3, 4 and 5

Answer 58

[c] 1 and 3
[

Question 59

*
Q59: Which State/UT has recently achieved Full
Functional Literacy under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat
Saaksharta Karyakram?
*
[a] Kerala
[b] Sikkim
[c] Delhi NCR
[d] Jammu
[e] Ladakh

Answer 59

[e] Ladakh

Question 60

*
Q60: Which of the following are the focus areas of the
National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024 launched by the
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?
(1) Strengthening Health Infrastructure
(2) Improving Access to Clean Water and Sanitation
(3) Enhancing Nutritional Programs
(4) Promoting Hygiene Education*

[a] Only 1, 3 and 4
[b] All 1, 2, 3 and 4
[c] Only 2, 3 and 4
[d] Only 3 and 4
[e] Only 1, 2 and 3

Answer 60

[b] All 1, 2, 3 and 4
[

Question 61

*
Q61: Which Ministry/ies recently launched Safai
Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao (SABB) initiative to take
proactive measures through cleanliness and
sanitation to mitigate health risks (waterborne and
vector-borne diseases) during the onset of the
monsoon?
*
[a] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[b] Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
[c] Ministry of Social Justice and Welfare
[d] A and B
[e] B and C

Answer 61

[b] Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
[

Question 62

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Q62: Which of the following are the pillars of the
United Nations Global Principles for Information
Integrity’ aimed at curbing the spread of online
misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech?
(1) Societal trust and resilience
(2) Independent, free, and pluralistic media
(3) Healthy Incentives
(4) Transparency and research
(5) Public Governance *

[a] Only 1, 2 and 5
[b] Only 2, 3 and 5
[c] Only 2, 3, 4 and 5
[d] Only 1, 2, 3 and 4
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer 62

[d] Only 1, 2, 3 and 4
[

Question 63

*
Q63: According to a recently published study in The
Lancet Global Health journal, almost _________ of
adults in India do not meet the World Health
Organisation’s (WHO) guidelines on sufficient physical
activity. Fill the gaps
*
[a] 50%
[b] 30%
[c] 40%
[d] 60%
[e] 20%

Answer 63

[a] 50%
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Question 64

*
Q64: Which PSU under the Ministry of Science &
Technology has been recently awarded ‘Mini RATNA’
status (Category-1) on the occasion of its Golden
Jubilee celebration?
*
[a] CEL
[b] BHEL
[c] CIDC
[d] MSPR
[e] UIL

Answer 64

[a] CEL
[

Question 65

*
Q65: Indian Apparel and textiles market is of the size
of ___________as of June 204. Fill the gap
*
[a] US $165 billion
[b] US $145 billion
[c] US $135 billion
[d] US $140 billion
[e] US $150 billion

Answer 65

[a] US $165 billion
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Question 66

*
Q66: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public
Distribution has recently imposed a stock limit on
Wheat till __________________ in all States and UTs.
Fill the gaps
*
[a] 31st March 2025
[b] 31st December 2024
[c] 31st January 2025
[d] 31st October 2024
[e] 31st June 2025

Answer 66

[a] 31st March 2025
[

Question 67

*
Q67: What is the theme of ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch
the Rain – 2024’ campaign being implemented by
the Ministry of Jal Shakti from March to November
2024?
*
[a] Prakartik Savardhan, Jal Savardhan
[b] Jal se Uttam Arogya
[c] Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti
[d] Jal se Suraksha
[e] Jal hi Jeewan

Answer 67

[c] Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti
[

Question 68

*
Q68: Which organisation has launched “One Week
One Theme” (OWOT) campaign to showcase
recent success stories of India in different streams
of science and technology?
*
[a] ACITE
[b] DRDO
[c] ISRO
[d] CSIR
[e] ICAR

Answer 68

[d] CSIR
[

Question 69

*
Q69: Which of the following statements about the Migration
and Development Brief 2024 released by the World Bank is/are
correct?
(1) Remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries
(LMICs) reached $656 billion
(2) India is the top recipient of remittances, followed by Mexico,
China, the Philippines, and Pakistan
(3) The United States is India’s largest source of remittance
(4) The top migration corridor is from Mexico to the United
States
(5) China is the largest origin country for migrants*

[a] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[b] Only 2, 3, 4, and 5
[c] Only 1, 3, 4, and 5
[d] Only 1, 2, 3, and 5
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Answer 69

[a] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[

Question 70

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Q70: The Central Government has recently merged two insurance
schemes – Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and
Group Accident Insurance Scheme (GAIS) to provide better
coverage while reducing the financial burden on fisherfolk,
ensuring that they receive adequate support and protection. The
merged scheme combines the PMSBY and the GAIS to provide
comprehensive coverage of __________ for fisherfolk. Fill the gap
*
[a] Rs 7 lakh
[b] Rs 9 lakh
[c] Rs 5 lakh
[d] Rs 3 lakh
[e] Rs 6 lakh

Answer 70

[c] Rs 5 lakh
[

Question 71

*
Q71: What is the name of the blogsite launched recently
by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to
provide a comprehensive and immersive storytelling space
for sharing and celebrating the narratives of India’s
agricultural community?
*
[a] Krishi Mantra
[b] Krishi Darpan
[c] Krishi Katha
[d] Krishi Samrithi
[e] Krishi Manthan

Answer 71

[c] Krishi Katha
[

Question 72

*
Q72: Which of the following statements is correct regarding
the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?
*
[a] FATF was founded in 1989 to combat terrorism financing
exclusively
[b] The headquarters of FATF are located in New York, USA
[c] FATF was initiated by the Group of Twenty (G20)
countries
[d] FATF acts as an international watchdog to combat money
laundering, terrorist financing, and other related threats to
the integrity of the international financial system
[e] India became a member of FATF in 2015

Answer 72

[d] FATF acts as an international watchdog to combat money
l

Question 73

*
Q73: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs recently
commemorated the 9th anniversary of three landmark initiatives
launched in 2015 viz. the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and
Urban Transformation (AMRUT), the Smart Cities Mission, and
the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U). Under the
PMAY-U, 114 lakh houses have been grounded for construction,
and more than ____________ houses have been completed and
delivered. Fill the gap
*
[a] 65 lakh
[b] 70 lakh
[c] 75 lakh
[d] 84 lakh
[e] 90 lakh

Answer 73

[d] 84 lakh
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Question 74

*
Q74: For which state has the Ministry of Housing
& Urban Affairs recently approved Rs. 860.35
Crore under Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Urban
2.0 to boost urban swachhata infrastructure?
*
[a] Maharashtra
[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] Madhya Pradesh
[d] Bihar
[e] West Bengal

Answer 74

[e] West Bengal

Question 75

*
Q75: Which armed force has launched the
Sangyaan App to provide in-depth information on
three new Criminal Acts - the Bharatiya Nyaya
Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha
Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya
Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023?
*
[a] CRPF
[b] RPF
[c] BSF
[d] NIA
[e] CISF

Answer 75

[b] RPF
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Question 76

*
Q76: Which CPSE has been recently granted
“Navratna” status by the Department of Public
Enterprises?
*
[a] Hindustan Aeronautics
[b] Bharat Electronics
[c] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
[d] CONCOR
[e] Engineers India

Answer 76

[c] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
[

Question 77

*
Q77: India and which country recently decided to
extend the agreement related to the 2% equalization
levy on e-commerce platforms till June 30, 2024?
*
[a] United Kingdom
[b] Australia
[c] United States
[d] Canada
[e] Germany

Answer 77

[c] United States
[

Question 78

*
Q78: Which Ministries have recently joined hands to initiate
a Unified Legal & Policy Framework for One Health?
(1) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
(2) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
(3) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
(4) Ministry of Law & Justice
(5) Ministry of Health &Family Welfare*

[a] Only 1, 2 and 3
[b] Only 2, 3 and 4
[c] Only 1, 2, 4 and 5
[d] Only 1, 2, 3 and 4
[e] Only 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer 78

[c] Only 1, 2, 4 and 5
[

Question 79

*
Q79: Which of the following benefits are provided under the Employees’
Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995?
(1) Retirement Pension: Eligibility starts at age 58, provided the member
has completed at least 10 years of service
(2) Withdrawal Benefit: Members who do not complete 10 years of
service before age 58 can withdraw the entire sum at 58 but will not
receive monthly pension benefits
(3) Disability Pension: Members who become permanently disabled are
entitled to a monthly pension regardless of their service period
(4) Family Pension: Pension benefits are offered to the member’s family in
the event of the member’s death, applicable both before and after the
pensionable service period
(5) Healthcare Benefits: The scheme provides comprehensive healthcare
benefits to all members and their families*

[a] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[b] Only 1, 2, 3, and 5
[c] Only 1, 2, 4, and 5
[d] Only 2, 3, 4, and 5
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Answer 79

[a] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[

Question 80

*
Q80: What is the name of the portal recently launched
by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation to provide real-time inputs,
establishing a comprehensive data management and
sharing system for ease of dissemination of official
statistics in the country?
*
[a] eInfo Portal
[b] eData Portal
[c] eStatistics Portal
[d] eSankhyiki Portal
[e] eStatistical Data Portal

Answer 80

[d] eSankhyiki Portal
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Question 81

*
Q81: Which of the following statements are correct about the recently
released Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index (AIPI) by the
International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
(1) It assessed the level of AI preparedness across 174 countries
(2) It rated countries based on AI readiness in digital infrastructure,
human capital, innovation, and regulation
(3) It has classified countries into Advanced Economy (AE), Emerging
Market Economy (EM), and Low-Income Country (LIC)
(4) Singapore, Denmark, and the United States are among the top rated Advanced Economies in AI readiness
(5) According to it, AI could endanger up to 33% of jobs in advanced
economies, 24% in emerging economies, and 18% in low-income
countries*

[a] Only 1, 2, and 3
[b] Only 2, 3, and 4
[c] Only 3, 4, and 5
[d] Only 1, 4, and 5
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Answer 81

[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Question 82

*
Q82: Which of the following statements is correct according to the
Sustainable Development Goals - National Indicator Framework
Progress Report, 2024?
*
[a] Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher secondary education increased
from 48.32 in 2015-16 to 57.60 in 2021-22
[b] Percentage of wards with 100% door to door waste collection
increased from 43% in 2016 to 100% in 2024
[c] Installed renewable energy generating capacity in the country
increased from 163.25 watts per capita in 2014-15 to 236.56 watts per
capita in 2023-24
[d] Maternal Mortality Ratio increased from 97 per 1,00,000 live births
in 2014-16 to 130 per 1,00,000 live births in 2018-20
[e] Under-five mortality rate increased from 32 per 1000 live births in
2015 to 43 per 1000 live births in 2020

Answer 82

[a] Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher secondary education increased
f

Question 83

*
Q:83 Which country recently became the
100th full member of the International Solar
Alliance?
*
[a] Panama
[b] Brazil
[c] Paraguay
[d] Uruguay
[e] Chile

Answer 83

[c] Paraguay
[

Question 84

*
Q84: With which international organisation has the
Government of India recently signed a $170 million
policy-based loan for the Strengthened and
Measurable Actions for Resilient and Transformative
Health Systems Programme aimed at consolidating
and strengthening India’s health system
preparedness and response capacity to future
pandemics?
*
[a] World Bank
[b] AIIB
[c] WHO
[d] ADB
[e] OECD

Answer 84

[d] ADB
[

Question 85

*
Q85: Which country recently hosted the 6th meeting
of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence
(GPAI) Ministerial Council in a hybrid mode to pave
the way for renewed integrated partnership for
harnessing the potential of AI for Good and for All?
*
[a] UK
[b] France
[c] USA
[d] China
[e] India

Answer 85

[e] India

Question 86

*
Q86: The 17th session of the Conference of State
Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities (UN-CRPD) recently took
place in New York, USA with the theme “Rethinking
disability inclusion in the current international
juncture and ahead of the Summit of the Future ‘’.
When UN-CPRD was adopted?
*
[a] 2004
[b] 2006
[c] 2008
[d] 2012
[e] 2014

Answer 86

[b] 2006
[

Question 87

*
Q87: NITI Aayog has recently launched a 3-month long
‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ to achieve saturation in each
of the 6 identified indicators in the __________
Aspirational Districts and ____________ Aspirational
Blocks across the country under the Aspirational
Districts Programme and Aspirational Blocks
Programme. Fill the gaps
*
[a] 60, 350
[b] 100, 400
[c] 112, 500
[d] 150, 600
[e] 200, 700

Answer 87

[b] 100, 400
[

Question 88

*
Q88: Who is the chairman of the recently
constituted 26-member Advisory Committee on
National Accounts Statistics (ACNAS) by the
Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation to determine the base year for
gross domestic product (GDP) data?
*
[a] Biswanath Golda
[b] Rakesh Mohan
[c] Rajiv Kumar
[d] Shankar Acharya
[e] Bibek Debroy

Answer 88

[a] Biswanath Golda
[

Question 89

*
Q89: Who has been recently appointed as the
Chairperson of the National Medical Commission
by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet
(ACC)?
*
[a] Dr Aman Jain
[b] Dr. Rajendra Badwe
[c] Dr. Anil D’Cruz
[d] Dr. Sanjay Behari
[e] Dr B.N. Gangadhar

Answer 89

[e] Dr B.N. Gangadhar

Question 90

*
Q90: Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGVBs) are
residential schools for girls belonging to disadvantaged
groups, such as SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and Below
Poverty Line (BPL) from which classes?
*
[a] I to V
[b] VI to XII
[c] IX to XII
[d] VI to X
[e] I to VIII

Answer 90

[b] VI to XII
[

Question 91

*
Q91: Which Ministry has recently signed an MoU with
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly
owned subsidy of EESL to help facilitate “Sustainable
Transport for Rural Entrepreneurs through Electric
Bicycles” (STREE) for Self Help Group (SHG) Women
under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural
Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
*
[a] Ministry of Science and Technology
[b] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[c] Ministry of Cooperation
[d] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[e] Ministry of Rural Development

Answer 91

[e] Ministry of Rural Development

Question 92

Q92: Which of the following are key aspects notified under the Scheme
Guidelines for Funding of Testing Facilities under the National Green
Hydrogen Mission issued by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
(MNRE)?
(1) It aims to bridge gaps in existing testing infrastructures for the
Green Hydrogen (GH2) Value Chain and achieve self-sufficiency in
testing and certification of GH2.
(2) It has a budgetary outlay of Rs. 200 Crores till 2025-26
(3) It will be implemented by the National Institute of Solar Energy,
under MNRE
(4) Under it, funding up to 100% will be provided for the Government
entities and up to 70% for Non-Government entities.
(5) Under it, access to testing facilities is open to all potential users and
not restricted to any single organization or group

[a] Only 1, 2, and 3
[b] Only 2, 3, and 4
[c] Only 3, 4, and 5
[d] Only 1, 4, and 5
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Answer 92

[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Question 93

*
Q93: The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP)
and which credit information company recently
launched a credit education program SEHER to
increase awareness among women entrepreneurs in
India about finances and accessing and managing
credit?
*
[a] Equifax India
[b] TransUnion CIBIL
[c] Experian India
[d] CRIF High Mark
[e] SBI Credit Option

Answer 93

[b] TransUnion CIBIL
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Question 94

*
Q94: India and which country recently
launched the InFLiMeN programme to address
issues related to Fatty Liver Disease?
*
[a] Germany
[b] USA
[c] Australia
[d] France
[e] UK

Answer 94

[d] France
[

Question 95

*
Q95: The Ministry of Science & Technology has
recently unveiled the results of the 15th round of
the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF).
When was AISRF established to support Australia-
India research collaboration in advanced S&T to
strengthen strategic alliances and foster innovation?
*
[a] 2010
[b] 2014
[c] 2012
[d] 2008
[e] 2006

Answer 95

[e] 2006

Question 96

*
Q96: Identify the correct statement about the recently launched
MSME TEAM Initiative
*
[a] It is aimed at facilitating one lakh micro and small enterprises
for onboarding onto the Open Network for Digital Commerce
(ONDC)
[b] It will be providing technical assistance only for account
management and logistics to the MSMEs
[c] It has been launched under the World Bank-supported Raising
and Accelerating MSME Productivity (RAMP) Programme
[d] The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) will
implement the initiative with an outlay of Rs 500 crore
[e] It will be implemented for a duration of 5 years

Answer 96

[c] It has been launched under the World Bank-supported Raising
a

Question 97

*
Q97: Which Ministry has recently launched the NIRMAN
Portal for providing financial support of Rs 1,00,000 to
the Preliminary examination qualified candidates with
annual family income less than Rs. 8 lakhs and belonging
to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, female or third
gender?
*
[a] Ministry of Education
[b] Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
[c] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[d] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[e] Ministry of Coal

Answer 97

[e] Ministry of Coal

Question 98

*
Q98: The Expert Committee on Climate Finance recently
submitted its first report on Transition Finance to the
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
Who is the chairperson of this committee?
*
[a] Dhruba Purkayastha
[b] Aman Gautam
[c] Mukesh Bansal
[d] Puneet Sharma
[e] Bimal Jalan

Answer 98

[a] Dhruba Purkayastha
[

Question 99

*
Q99: Which of the following statements are incorrect
about Credit Enhancement Guarantee Scheme for
Scheduled Castes?
(1) It was announced in the Union Budget 2019-2020 to
promote entrepreneurship amongst the Scheduled Castes
(2) IFCI Ltd is the nodal implementing agency of this
scheme
(3) The lower loan limit under this scheme is Rs. 5 lakhs
(4) The eligible SC entrepreneurs need to provide collateral
security for availing loans from Banks
(5) The maximum guarantee period for the loan availed
under this scheme is 7 years *

[a] 1, 2 and 3 Only
[b] 1, 3 and 4 Only
[c] 3, 4 and 5 Only
[d] 2, 3 and 4 Only
[e] 1, 2 and 5 Only

Answer 99

[b] 1, 3 and 4 Only
[

Question 100

*
Q100: Identify the correct statement about the Digital
Bharat Nidhi (DBN)
*
[a] DBN was created under the Indian Telegraph Act,
1885
[b] Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) will
replace the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)
[c] Balance of credit under DBN is non-lapsable at the
end of the financial year
[d] Funds from DBN will be used solely for promoting
internet connectivity in urban areas
[e] It is a private initiative to enhance India’s telecom
sector

Answer 100

[c] Balance of credit under DBN is non-lapsable at the
e

Question 101

*
Q101: Partnership for Maternal, Newborn &Child
Health (PMNCH) is the world’s largest alliance for
women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health and
well-being. When was PMNCH established?
*
[a] 2010
[b] 2012
[c] 2015
[d] 2000
[e] 2005

Answer 101

[e] 2005

Question 102

*
Q102: Which organization under the Ministry of
Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has
recently launched the Fauna of India Checklist Portal
on its 109th Foundation Day?
*
[a] Zoological Survey of India
[b] Botanical Survey of India
[c] National Zoological Park
[d] National Biodiversity Authority
[e] Wildlife Institute of India

Answer 102

[a] Zoological Survey of India
[

Question 103

*
Q103: The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has
successfully procured ___________ Lakh Metric Tonnes
(LMT) of wheat during the current Rabi Marketing
Season (RMS) 2024-25, surpassing last year’s figure of
262 LMT and securing the nation’s food grain
sufficiency. Fill the gap
*
[a] 282 LMT
[b] 266 LMT
[c] 270 LMT
[d] 279 LMT
[e] 290 LMT

Answer 103

[b] 266 LMT
[

Question 104

*
Q104: With which aviation manufacturing company has
Indian Railways’ Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV)
Vadodara recently signed a collaboration agreement to
strengthen the Indian aviation sector significantly?
*
[a] Boeing
[b] Airbus
[c] Lockheed Martin
[d] Raytheon
[e] Rolls-Royce Holdings

Answer 104

[b] Airbus
[

Question 105

*
Q105: According to the Ministry of Defence,
annual defence production has hit a record high
of approx. ___________ in Financial Year 2023-24.
Fill the gap
*
[a] Rs 1.40 lakh crore
[b] Rs 1.56 lakh crore
[c] Rs 1.27 lakh crore
[d] Rs 1.15 lakh crore
[e] Rs 1.64 lakh crore

Answer 105

[c] Rs 1.27 lakh crore
[

Question 106

*
Q106: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI) has recently approved the Food Safety and
Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020
regarding Nutritional information labeling for increasing
which font size of which information on labels of
packaged food item?
*
[a] Total Sugar
[b] Salt
[c] Saturated Fat
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C

Answer 106

[e] A, B and C

Question 107

*
Q107: Identify the correct statement about the Production
Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (PLIWG)
*
[a] It provides financial incentives of 4% to 6% on incremental
sales over the base year 2020-21 to eligible companies
[b] It is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Ministry of
Finance
[c] The tenure of this scheme is from FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-
29
[d] It was launched in 2020 to promote the manufacture of
white goods in India
[e] The total financial outlay for the PLIWG Scheme is Rs.
4,238 crores

Answer 107

[c] The tenure of this scheme is from FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-
2

Question 108

*
Q108: The World Health Organisation has recently
launched MeDevIS platform. What does MeDevIS
stand for?
*
[a] Medical Device Inventory System
[b] Medical Device Innovation System
[c] Medical Devices Information System
[d] Medical Device International Standard
[e] Medical Device Implementation System

Answer 108

[c] Medical Devices Information System
[

Question 109

*
Q109: Which of the following statements are correct about Production Linked
Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products?
(1) It is Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed to enhance domestic manufacturing
capabilities and establish India as a global hub for telecom equipment
production
(2) It is open to global companies, domestic companies, and MSMEs meeting
specified Global Manufacturing Revenue criteria
(3) Under it, financial incentives are provided based on incremental sales from
the base year FY 2019-20, with rates ranging from 4-7% for MSMEs and 4-6%
for others
(4) It also provides additional Incentive of 1% under Design-led PLI for products
both designed and manufactured in India
(5) Under it, investments can be made from April 2021 to FY 2024-25, and
financial incentives can be availed from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26*

[a] Only 1, 2, and 3
[b] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[c] Only 1, 4, and 5
[d] Only 2, 3, 4, and 5
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Answer 109

[d] Only 2, 3, 4, and 5
[

Question 110

*
Q110: According to the Digital Economy Report 2024,
what percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions
were estimated to be contributed by the ICT sector in
2020?
*
[a] 0.5% to 1.2%
[b] 1.5% to 3.2%
[c] 3.5% to 5.0%
[d] 5.5% to 7.0%
[e] None of the above

Answer 110

[b] 1.5% to 3.2%
[

Question 111

*
Q111: Which Defence PSU under the Ministry of
Defence has launched the GAINS Scheme 2024 aimed
to address challenges in the ship design and
construction industry through innovation by
leveraging the ecosystem of MSMEs and Start-Ups
across India?
*
[a] HAL
[b] BEL
[c] BDL
[d] GRSE
[e] MDL

Answer 111

[d] GRSE
[

Question 112

*
Q112: Which organization under the Ministry of
Education has developed guidelines for Bagless Days in
schools in pursuance of the National Education Policy
(NEP) 2020?
*
[a] AICTE
[b] CBSE
[c] NIOS
[d] SCERT
[e] PSSCIVE

Answer 112

[e] PSSCIVE

Question 113

Q113: Which of the following statements are correct about
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) India Index?
(1) The Index measures and tracks national progress of all States and
Union Territories (UTs) on 113 indicators aligned to the National
Indicator Framework
(2) Launched in 2018 by NSO to compute a composite score for each
State/UT by aggregating their performance across 16 SDGs
(3) Goal 14 is included in the calculation of the Composite Score for
the Index, as it pertains to coastal States
(4) Scores range between 0–100, with a score of 100 indicating that
the State/UT has achieved the targets set for 2030
(5) States are categorized as Achievers (100), Front runners (65-99),
Performers (50-64), and Aspirants (0-49) based on their scores

[a] Only 1, 2, and 3
[b] Only 1, 4, and 5
[c] Only 2, 3, 4, and 5
[d] Only 1, 3, 4, and 5
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Answer 113

[b] Only 1, 4, and 5
[

Question 114

*
Q114: Which of the following statements are correct about the ‘Agri Fund for
Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE)?
(1) The objective of AgriSURE is to foster innovation and sustainability in India’s
agricultural sector through the establishment of a Category-II Alternative
Investment Fund (AIF)
(2) The fund size is Rs. 750 crore, with equal contributions from the Department
of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, NABARD, and other financial institutions
(3) The fund will only offer debt support, specifically targeting low-risk activities
in the agriculture value chain
(4) NABVENTURES, a fully owned subsidiary of NABARD, will manage AgriSURE
(5) The focus areas of funding include innovation in agriculture, enhancing the
farm produce value chain, and supporting Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs)*

[a] Only 1, 2, and 3
[b] Only 1, 2, 4, and 5
[c] Only 2, 3, 4, and 5
[d] Only 1, 3, 4, and 5
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Answer 114

[b] Only 1, 2, 4, and 5
[

Question 115

*
Q115: What are the key findings of the World Population Prospects
Report 2024 released by United Nations Department of Economic and
Social Affairs (UN-DESA)?
(1) The world’s population is projected to peak around 10.3 billion
people in the mid-2080s, up from 8.2 billion in 2024
(2) The current fertility rate stands at 2.25 live births per woman, down
from 3.31 births in 1990
(3) Life expectancy at birth reached 73.3 years in 2024, an increase of
8.4 years since 1995
(4) In 2024, 4.7 million babies, or about 3.5% of the total worldwide,
were born to mothers under age 18
(5) India’s population is expected to reach its peak in the early 2060s
and is expected to remain the world’s largest throughout the century*

[a] Only 1, 2, and 3
[b] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[c] Only 2, 3, 4, and 5
[d] Only 1, 3, 4, and 5
[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Answer 115

[e] All 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Question 116

*
Q116: Who is the Convenor of the recently constituted
Advisory Council by the XVI Finance Commission?
*
[a] N.K. Singh
[b] Arvind Subramanian
[c] Raghuram Rajan
[d] Poonam Gupta
[e] Bimal Jalan

Answer 116

[d] Poonam Gupta
[

Question 117

*
Q117: Which port has set a new record with 41.12
million metric tons of cargo handling in the first 100
Days of FY 2024-25?
*
[a] Paradip Port
[b] JNPT
[c] Kandla Port
[d] Kochi Port
[e] Manglore Port

Answer 117

[a] Paradip Port
[

Question 118

*
Q118: Which country recently hosted the Sixth East
Asia Summit (EAS) Conference on Maritime Security
Cooperation?
*
[a] India
[b] USA
[c] Thailand
[d] Cambodia
[e] Vietnam

Answer 118

[a] India
[

Question 119

*
Q119: Which State’s eSwasthya Dham portal has been
recently integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital
Mission (ABDM)?
*
[a] Odisha
[b] Gujarat
[c] Uttar Pradesh
[d] Tamil Nadu
[e] Uttarakhand

Answer 119

[e] Uttarakhand

Question 120

*
Q120: Which country has reiterated its proposal to
establish the South Asian Centre of Excellence for
Sustainable Maritime Transport (SACE-SMarT) at the
132nd session of the Council of the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) in London?
*
[a] Bangladesh
[b] India
[c] Sri Lanka
[d] Pakistan
[e] Maldives

Answer 120

[b] India
[

Question 121

*
Q121: What is the name of the innovative Family
Planning Display Model launched by the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare on World Population Day
2024 to foster an amicable environment and generate
necessary awareness about family planning?
*
[a] Sugam
[b] Samarth
[c] Parivar
[d] Janani
[e] Asha

Answer 121

[a] Sugam
[

Question 122

*
Q122: Which Ministry has recently launched Asmita
(Augmenting Study Materials in Indian languages
through Translation and Academic writing) Project
with an objective of ensuring that students have
access to high-quality study materials in their native
languages?
*
[a] Ministry of Culture
[b] Ministry of Education
[c] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[d] Ministry of Science and Technology
[e] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Answer 122

[b] Ministry of Education
[

Question 123

*
Q123: Which of the following statement is correct about the
World Bank Group Guarantee Platform?
*
[a] It is designed to help developed countries access financing by
mitigating risks associated with private sector investments
[b] The platform provides guarantees only for loans made to
public sector companies in developing countries
[c] It is housed at the World Bank Group’s MIGA and serves as a
one-stop shop for all guarantee business within the institution
[d] The platform does not offer political risk insurance for private
sector projects or public-private partnerships
[e] The platform is exclusively focused on providing trade finance
guarantees for the public sector

Answer 123

[c] It is housed at the World Bank Group’s MIGA and serves as a
o

Question 124

*
Q124: Ministry of Development of North-East Region has
launched NERACE Portal and mobile application to
benefit the farming community and buyers in the
Northeastern region. What does NERACE stand for?
*
[a] North East Region Agricultural Commerce Exchange
[b] North East Regional Agro Commodity Exchange
[c] North East Region Agriculture Cooperative E-market
[d] North East Region Agri Commodity E-platform
[e] North East Region Agri Commodity E-Connect

Answer 124

[e] North East Region Agri Commodity E-Connect

Question 125

*
Q125: The Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry
of Defence, has notified the fifth Positive Indigenisation List
(PIL). It aims to promote self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) in
defence production and minimize imports by Defence Public
Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). The fifth PIL has included
___________ items with an import substitution value of
__________. Fill the gaps
*
[a] 320, Rs 1,500 crore
[b] 400, Rs 1,200 crore
[c] 350, Rs 1,000 crore
[d] 346, Rs 1,048 crore
[e] 360, Rs 1,100 crore

Answer 125

[d] 346, Rs 1,048 crore
[

Question 126

*
Q126: Which State has recently launched
Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana with
an outlay of around Rs 5600 crores?
*
[a] Maharashtra
[b] Gujarat
[c] Madhya Pradesh
[d] Karnataka
[e] Uttar Pradesh

Answer 126

[a] Maharashtra
[

Question 127

*
Q127: Under the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’
scheme, ___________ border villages are being
provided connectivity through 113 all-weather road
projects at a cost of __________. Fill the gaps
*
[a] 150, Rs 3,000 crore
[b] 125, Rs 2,500 crore
[c] 140, Rs 2,800 crore
[d] 136, Rs 2,420 crore
[e] 130, Rs 2,600 crore

Answer 127

[d] 136, Rs 2,420 crore
[

Question 128

*
Q128: What is the name of the National Narcotics
Helpline 1933 launched recently by the federal anti-
narcotics agency - Narcotics Control Bureau (Ministry of
Home Affairs)?
*
[a] SAARTHI
[b] NIDAAN
[c] SANJEEVANI
[d] SAMARTH
[e] MANAS

Answer 128

[e] MANAS

Question 129

*
Q129: The Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of
Communication has recently introduced the Testing and
Reimbursement Scheme for Start-ups and MSEs to alleviate
financial burdens on startups and Micro & Small Enterprises
(MSEs) in the telecom sector. Under it, ___________ of testing
and certification costs of start-ups, _________ for micro
enterprises, and __________ for small enterprises will be
reimbursed by DoT.
*
[a] 75%, 60%, 50%
[b] 80%, 65%, 55%
[c] 70%, 50%, 40%
[d] 85%, 70%, 60%
[e] 90%, 75%, 65%

Answer 129

[a] 75%, 60%, 50%
[

Question 130

*
Q130: What is the name of the recently launched web
portal by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry
of Mines for facilitating disaster risk reduction by
disseminating data and information on landslide
hazards?
*
[a] Landslide Monitor
[b] GeoHazard Portal
[c] SlideAlert
[d] RiskMap
[e] Bhusanket

Answer 130

[e] Bhusanket

Question 131

*
Q131: Identify correct statement about the Khelo India Rising Talent
Identification (KIRTI) Program
*
[a] It only focuses on identifying sports talent among school children
aged 12 to 18
[b] It aims to revolutionize the landscape of Indian sports by targeting
the identification of talent from the age group of 5 to 18 years
[c] It aims to identify sports talent and combat drug addiction and
excessive gadget use among school children aged 9 to 18
[d] Its athlete-centric program relies solely on physical assessments
without employing Information Technology
[e] Its primary target is to conduct 10 lakh assessments nationwide
throughout the year to identify grassroot talent

Answer 131

[c] It aims to identify sports talent and combat drug addiction and
e

Question 132

*
Q132: NITI Aayog has recently launched the report
“Electronics: Powering India’s Participation in Global
Value Chains”. It sets an ambitious vision of India’s
electronics manufacturing of ___________ by FY
____________. Fill the gaps
*
[a] US $400 billion, 2028
[b] US $500 billion, 2030
[c] US $450 billion, 2029
[d] US $550 billion, 2031
[e] US $480 billion, 2032

Answer 132

[b] US $500 billion, 2030
[

Question 133

Q133: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) recently had organised an event named
“Utkrishtata ki Ore Badhte Kadam: Celebrating Achievements, Inspiring Excellence” to
felicitate best performers under Performance Recognition for Access to Financial Inclusion and
Street Vendor’s Empowerment (PRAISE) Awards – under PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar
Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Yojana. Consider following pairs of PRAISE award categories and
respective winners
(1) Best Performing States – Loan Performance: Madhya Pradesh (1st rank in Large States)
(2) Best Performing States – ‘Loan Performance’: State Bank of India (1st Rank in Public &
Private Sector Banks)
(3) Best Performing States- Innovation and Best Practices: Maharashtra (1st rank in large
States)
(4) Best Performing ULBs - Loan Performance: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (1st in Mega
& Million Plus Cities Population >10 lakh)
(5) Best Performing ULBs- Achievement in SVANidhi se Samriddhi: Jhansi Municipal
Corporation (1st rank in Major cities Population 1 lakh to 10 lakh)
How many pairs are correctly matched?

[a] 1 pair only
[b] 2 pairs only
[c] 3 pairs only
[d] 4 pairs only
[e] All pairs only

Answer 133

[b] 2 pairs only
[

Question 134

*
Q134: Which organisation/s are implementing
‘Leadership Programme in Science & Technology
(LEADS)’ to build the capacities of participating scientists
for leadership and good governance in scientific
institutions and laboratories?
*
[a] National Centre for Good Governance
[b] Indian National Science Academy
[c] NITI Aayog
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C

Answer 134

[d] A and B
[

Question 135

*
Q135: PM Colleges of Excellence were inaugurated
recently in all districts of which state?
*
[a] Uttar Pradesh
[b] Bihar
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Karnataka
[e] Madhya Pradesh

Answer 135

[e] Madhya Pradesh

Question 136

*
Q136: India and which country have recently agreed
to increase cooperation in the field of Oil palm and
other sectors?
*
[a] Indonesia
[b] Thailand
[c] Malaysia
[d] Vietnam
[e] Philippines

Answer 136

[c] Malaysia
[

Question 137

*
Q137: The centre of excellence on “Classical and
Quantum Communications for 6G” at IITM
Research Park. Where is this research park
located?
*
[a] Bangalore
[b] Chennai
[c] Hyderabad
[d] Mumbai
[e] Delhi

Answer 137

[b] Chennai
[

Question 138

*
Q138: What is the theme of the India Mobile
Congress 2024?
*
[a] Connecting the Future
[b] The Future is Now
[c] Digital India: Forward Together
[d] Innovate and Transform
[e] Smart Solutions for a Connected World

Answer 138

[b] The Future is Now
[

Question 139

*
Q139: Identify the correct statement about the U-WIN Portal
*
[a] It is designed to replace the Arogya Setu system used during
the Covid-19 pandemic
[b] It will primarily maintain a paper-based registry of routine
immunisations for children and pregnant women.
[c] It will not support the creation of Ayushman Bharat Health
Account (ABHA) IDs.
[d] It is part of the National Health Mission’s Ayushman Bharat
program, focusing only on adult vaccinations
[e] It will create an electronic registry of routine immunizations
under the Universal Immunisation Programme

Answer 139

[e] It will create an electronic registry of routine immunizations
u

Question 140

*
Q140: What is the theme of the 13th edition of the India
Chem 2024 to be organised by the Ministry of Chemicals
and Fertilizers?
*
[a] Chemical Innovations for a Sustainable Future
[b] Shaping the Future of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
[c] Advantage Bharat: Indian Chemicals and
Petrochemicals Paving the Future
[d] Driving Growth through Chemical Excellence
[e] Transforming India’s Chemical Industry Landscape

Answer 140

[c] Advantage Bharat: Indian Chemicals and
P

Question 141

*
Q141: With which international organization has Atal
Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog recently signed a Letter
of Intent (LoI) to build programs for Innovation,
Entrepreneurship & Intellectual Property (IP) for
countries in the Global South?
*
[a] UNDP
[b] WIPO
[c] World Bank
[d] UNESCO
[e] FAO

Answer 141

[b] WIPO
[

Question 142

*
Q142: With which educational institute has the
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently announced
the signing of an MoU for the establishment of the
‘BIS Standardization Chair Professor’?
*
[a] IIT Bombay
[b] IIT Delhi
[c] IIT Madras
[d] IIT Kanpur
[e] IISc Bengaluru

Answer 142

[e] IISc Bengaluru

Question 143

*
Q143: India has already achieved a Total Fertility Rate
(TFR) of 2.0 with ________ States/UTs achieving
replacement level. Fill the gap
*
[a] 25
[b] 22
[c] 20
[d] 31
[e] 34

Answer 143

[d] 31
[

Question 144

*
Q144: The Ministry of MSME, in collaboration with
which Ministry and Women Entrepreneurship
Platform had organized the first Yashasvini
Awareness Campaign for women entrepreneurs in
Jaipur, Rajasthan?
*
[a] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[b] Ministry of Rural Development
[c] Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship
[d] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[e] Ministry of Finance

Answer 144

[b] Ministry of Rural Development
[

Question 145

*
Q145: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural
Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), in partnership with which
international organization and Industree Foundation recently
organized the ‘National Symposium on Bamboo’ to promote
sustainable rural livelihoods, women’s empowerment, and
climate resilience through bamboo farming?
*
[a] World Bank
[b] UNDP
[c] USAID
[d] FAO
[e] GIZ

Answer 145

[c] USAID
[

Question 146

*
Q146: Which organization had recently organized
FoSTaC Training and Awareness Program for 1,000
Street Food Vendors?
*
[a] ICMR
[b] NIFT
[c] FSSAI
[d] ICAR
[e] IMA

Answer 146

[c] FSSAI
[

Question 147

*
Q147: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
- National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has branded
Certified Reference Material (CRM) as
___________ for supporting the testing and
calibration of laboratories, to ensure quality at
par with international standards. Fill the gap
*
[a] Swadeshi Nirdeshak Dravya
[b] Desi Nirdeshak Dravya
[c] Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravya
[d] Hindustani Nirdeshak Dravya
[e] Indian Reference Material

Answer 147

[c] Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravya
[

Question 148

*
Q148: In collaboration with which IIT has
Department of Posts recently launched Digital
Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN) to create a
standardized, geo-coded addressing system in
India?
*
[a] IIT Roorkee
[b] IIT Chennai
[c] IIT Mumbai
[d] IIT Delhi
[e] IIT Hyderabad

Answer 148

[e] IIT Hyderabad

Question 149

*
Q149: Which of the following statements are correct regarding the “PM-Surya
Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana” and its incentives to DISCOMs?
(1) The PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was launched in 2023 by Ministry of
Power
(2) The scheme has an outlay of Rs 25,021 crore
(3) Under it, DISCOMs are designated as State Implementation Agencies for
facilitating measures like net meter availability and installation commissioning
(4) The total financial outlay for its Incentives to DISCOMs Component is Rs
4,950 crore, which subsumes the previous outlay under the Grid Connected
Roof Top Solar (GCRT) Phase II programme
(5) The incentive system for DISCOMs includes a 5% reward for achieving an
additional capacity of 10% to 15% over the baseline and a 10% reward for
exceeding 15% beyond the baseline*

[a] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[b] Only 3, 4, and 5
[c] Only 1, 2, and 5
[d] Only 1, 3, and 4
[e] Only 2, 4, and 5

Answer 149

[b] Only 3, 4, and 5
[

Question 150

*
Q150: Which global funding organisation has recently
approved a loan facility of $215.6 million for the Small
Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI)- Financing
Mitigation and Adaptation Projects (FMAP) aimed at
enhancing climate resilience and reducing emissions in
Indian small businesses?
*
[a] World Bank
[b] UNDP
[c] GCF
[d] GEF
[e] UNEP

Answer 150

[c] GCF
[

Question 151

*Q151: Which states/UTS so far have achieved
100% Coverage (Har Ghar Jal status) under the Jal
Jeevan Mission (JJM) launched in 2019?
(1) Puducherry
(2) Ladakh
(3) Bihar
(4) Mizoram
(5) Arunachal Pradesh *

[a] Only 1, 4 and 5
[b] Only 2, 3 and 4
[c] Only 1, 2 and 3
[d] Only 1, 4 and 5
[e] Only 3, 4 and 5

Answer 151

[d] Only 1, 4 and 5
[

Question 152

*
Q152: Ministry of Culture administers a Scheme by the name
of ‘Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists’ to provide financial
assistance to veteran artists aged _________ years and above
having annual income not exceeding _____________. The
selected artist is provided a maximum financial assistance of
____________ per month. Fill the gaps
*
[a] 65, Rs. 1,00,000, Rs. 8,000
[b] 60, Rs. 72,000, Rs. 6,000
[c] 70, Rs. 90,000, Rs. 7,000
[d] 65, Rs. 80,000, Rs. 5,000
[e] 60, Rs. 85,000, Rs. 7,500

Answer 152

[b] 60, Rs. 72,000, Rs. 6,000
[

Question 153

*
Q153: Which petroleum company has recently handed
over a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus to the Indian Navy for trials
and performance testing under the auspices of the
Government’s green initiative and the National Green
Hydrogen Mission?
*
[a] IOCL
[b] BPCL
[c] HPCL
[d] GAIL
[e] ONGC

Answer 153

[a] IOCL
[

Question 154

*
Q154: The main target of Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS)
Scheme is to impart vocational skills to the non-
literates, neo-literates, and persons having
rudimentary level of education and school dropouts up
to __________ standard in the age group of
__________. Fill the gaps
*
[a] 10th, 15-45 years
[b] 12th, 15-45 years
[c] 8th, 18-40 years
[d] 10th, 18-40 years
[e] 12th, 18-45 years

Answer 154

[b] 12th, 15-45 years
[

Question 155

*
Q155: The Union Budget of Financial Year (FY) 2024-
25 has allocated record capital expenditure (Capex)
of _____________ for Railways. Fill the gap
*
[a] Rs. 2,50,000 Crores
[b] Rs. 2,55,000 Crores
[c] Rs. 2,60,000 Crores
[d] Rs. 2,62,200 Crores
[e] Rs. 2,70,000 Crores

Answer 155

[d] Rs. 2,62,200 Crores
[

Question 156

*
Q156: Identify incorrect statement about the revised Model Skill Loan
Scheme
*
[a] It has been launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship to address financial constraints that may hinder access to
quality skill training for youth in India
[b] This revised scheme is an update to the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme
for Skill Development (CCFSSD) launched in 2015
[c] The scheme now includes Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs),
Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs), and Small Finance Banks (SFBs) as eligible
loan providers
[d] Loans under the revised scheme are backed by a 50% guarantee against
default
[e] The maximum loan amount eligible for credit guarantee cover has been
increased from Rs 1.50 lakhs to Rs 7.50 lakhs

Answer 156

[d] Loans under the revised scheme are backed by a 50% guarantee against
d

Question 157

*
Q157: YuvaAapdaMitra Scheme (YAMS) has been approved
recently with an outlay of ____________ from NDRF, which will
be implemented in __________ most disaster-prone districts of
the country for training of 1300 trained Aapda Mitra Volunteers
as Master Trainers and 2.37 lakh volunteers exclusively from
NCC, NSS, NYKS, and BS&G (Bharat Scouts & Guides) in disaster
preparedness and response. Fill the gaps
*
[a] Rs. 300.40 crore, 250
[b] Rs. 400.60 crore, 280
[c] Rs. 470.50 crore, 315
[d] Rs. 500.45 crore, 320
[e] Rs. 550.30 crore, 330

Answer 157

[c] Rs. 470.50 crore, 315
[

Question 158

*
Q158: Which international organisation/s recently
launched Early Warning for All (EW4ALL) initiative to
enhance early warning systems for the agriculture
sector and improve global protection from hazardous
weather, water, or climate events?
*
[a] FAO
[b] WMO
[c] UNEP
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C

Answer 158

[d] A and B
[

Question 159

Q159: Which of the following statements are correct regarding the “State of
Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report, 2024” (SOFI 2024)?
(1) The SOFI 2024 report is prepared by the Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO) in collaboration with IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO
(2) Approximately 733 million people faced hunger globally in 2023,
representing about 9% of the global population
(3) In India, around 250 million people suffer from chronic undernourishment,
and over 65.7% of the population cannot afford a healthy diet
(4) The report predicts that if current trends continue, approximately 582
million people will be chronically undernourished by 2030, with 50% of them
in Asia
(5) Obesity trends show that adult obesity increased from 12.1% in 2012 to
15.8% in 2022, with projections suggesting over 1.2 billion obese adults by
2030
[a] Only 1, 2, and 4
[b] Only 1, 2, 4 and 5
[c] Only 1, 3, and 5
[d] Only 2, 3, and 5
[e] Only 3 and 4

Answer 159

[b] Only 1, 2, 4 and 5
[

Question 160

*
Q160: Which port will establish India’s first Integrated
Agri-Export Facility to address inefficiencies in
logistics, reduce multiple handlings, and extend the
shelf life of agricultural products?
*
[a] Kolkata Port
[b] Chennai Port
[c] Visakhapatnam Port
[d] Kandla Port
[e] JNPA Port

Answer 160

[e] JNPA Port

Question 161

*
Q161: Which country recently took over as the Chair
of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) from
China for the year 2024-25?
*
[a] Vietnam
[b] Sri Lanka
[c] Bangladesh
[d] India
[e] Nepal

Answer 161

[d] India
[

Question 162

*
Q162: Which country has recently launched
Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) to help
developing countries fight climate change?
*
[a] Brazil
[b] Indonesia
[c] Saudia Arabia
[d] UAE
[e] Azerbaijan

Answer 162

[e] Azerbaijan

Question 163

*
Q163: Which country recently hosted the 14th
BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting under the overall
theme of this year - “Strengthening Multilateralism
for Just Global Development”?
*
[a] China
[b] Brazil
[c] South Africa
[d] Russia
[e] Egypt

Answer 163

[d] Russia
[

Question 164

*
Q164: Which portal has been launched for
facilitating the filing of industrial disputes by
workmen, employers, and trade unions under the
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?
*
[a] NIRBHIK Portal
[b] VIGILANT Portal
[c] SAMADHAN Portal
[d] GRIEVANCE Portal
[e] SETTLE Portal

Answer 164

[c] SAMADHAN Portal
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Question 165

*
Q165: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (MoA& FW) is
implementing the “Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development”
program under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) from 2018-19 to
promote innovation and agri-entrepreneurship by providing financial and
technical support for nurturing the startup ecosystem in the country. Under
it, financial support up to ___________ is provided at the idea/pre-seed
stage and up to _____________ at the seed stage to
entrepreneurs/startups in the field of agriculture & allied sectors to launch
their products, services, business platforms, etc., into the market and
facilitate them to scale up their products and operations. Fill the gap
*
[a] Rs. 3.00 lakh, Rs. 20 lakh
[b] Rs. 4.00 lakh, Rs. 22 lakh
[c] Rs. 7.00 lakh, Rs. 23 lakh
[d] Rs. 5.00 lakh, Rs. 25 lakh
[e] Rs. 6.00 lakh, Rs. 30 lakh

Answer 165

[d] Rs. 5.00 lakh, Rs. 25 lakh
[

Question 166

*
Q166: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare has
approved to set up an Agri Accelerator Fund of
___________ for ______________ years commencing
from 2023-24 to nurture the agriculture start-up
ecosystem. Fill the gaps
*
[a] Rs. 250 crore, 2 years
[b] Rs. 275 crore, 6 years
[c] Rs. 300 crore, 3 years
[d] Rs. 350 crore, 4 years
[e] Rs. 400 crore, 5 years

Answer 166

[c] Rs. 300 crore, 3 years
[

Question 167

*
Q167: With which University has the Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS) recently signed an MoU to facilitate
the development of India’s first of its kind
‘Standardized Agriculture Demonstration Farm’
(SADF)?
*
[a] GBPUAT
[b] Delhi University
[c] PUSA University
[d] JNU
[e] BHU

Answer 167

[a] GBPUAT
[

Question 168

*
Q168: The Ministry of Education in collaboration with IIT
Kanpur, had launched the SATHEE portal to provide
equal access to quality education for competitive
examinations such as JEE, NEET, and SSC, especially
targeting students from underserved regions. What does
SATHEE stand for?
*
[a] Self-Assessment and Test for Higher Education
[b] Self-Assessment Tool for Entrance Exams
[c] Systematic Assessment for Test and Help
[d] Standardized Assessment for Test and Help
[e] Self-Assessment, Test and Help for Entrance
Examination

Answer 168

[e] Self-Assessment, Test and Help for Entrance
E

Question 169

*
Q169: Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change in collaboration with which
organization has developed the Ideas4LiFE Portal
to allow participants to submit their ideas and
innovations online under Ideas4LiFE Ideathon?
*
[a] UNEP
[b] UNDP
[c] UNICEF
[d] WWF
[e] IUCN

Answer 169

[c] UNICEF
[

Question 170

*
Q170: Which international organization has
committed a US $200 million loan to support the
Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 to improve solid waste
management and sanitation in 100 cities across
eight states in India?
*
[a] World Bank
[b] ABD
[c] AIIB
[d] NDB
[e] IMF

Answer 170

[b] ABD
[

Question 171

*
Q171: With which IIM has the National e-
Governance Division recently partnered for Digital
Government Senior Leaders’ Programme?
*
[a] IIM Rohtak
[b] IIM Indore
[c] IIM Kozhikode
[d] IIM Bangalore
[e] IIM Ahmedabad

Answer 171

[d] IIM Bangalore
[

Question 172

*
Q172: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U) launched in 2015 has
four verticals namely, Beneficiary-led individual house
construction/enhancements (BLC), Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP),
“In-Situ” Slum Redevelopment (ISSR), and Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme
(CLSS). Under it, the Central Government provides its fixed share as Central
assistance of ___________ lakh per house under ISSR, ___________ per house
for AHP and BLC verticals. Under CLSS vertical of PMAY-U, an interest subsidy
at the rate of 6.5% which amounts up to ___________ per house is provided
for beneficiaries of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Lower Income
Group (LIG) categories. Fill the gaps
*
[a] Rs 1.5 lakh, Rs 1.0 lakh, Rs 2.67 lakh
[b] Rs 1.0 lakh, Rs 1.5 lakh, Rs 2.67 lakh
[c] Rs 1.0 lakh, Rs 1.0 lakh, Rs 3.0 lakh
[d] Rs 1.5 lakh, Rs 1.5 lakh, Rs 2.5 lakh
[e] Rs 1.0 lakh, Rs 1.5 lakh, Rs 2.0 lakh

Answer 172

[b] Rs 1.0 lakh, Rs 1.5 lakh, Rs 2.67 lakh
[

Question 173

*
Q173: The Ministry of Ayush and the World Health
Organization (WHO) have recently signed a Donor Agreement
to outline the financial terms for supporting the WHO Global
Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC), located in Jamnagar,
Gujarat, India. Under it, the Government of India will donate
__________ over a period of _________ to support the
operations of the GTMC. Fill the gaps
*
[a] US$ 75 million, 8 years
[b] US$ 85 million, 10 years
[c] US$ 90 million, 12 years
[d] US$ 80 million, 7 years
[e] US$ 70 million, 9 years

Answer 173

[b] US$ 85 million, 10 years
[

Question 174

*
Q174: Under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF’s)
Supply Chain Agreement, India and 13 other IPEF partners
have established three supply chain bodies. These bodies are -
Supply Chain Council, Crisis Response Network, and Labor
Rights Advisory Board. India recently has been elected as vice-
chair of one of the three bodies. Identify correct pair/s with
respective elected chairs and vice-chairs of these bodies
*
[a] Supply Chain Council: USA (Chair) and India (Vice Chair)
[b] Crisis Response Network: Republic of Korea (Chair) and
Japan (Vice Chair)
[c] Labor Rights Advisory Board: USA (Chair) and Fiji (Vice
Chair)
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C

Answer 174

[e] A, B and C

Question 175

*
Q175: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has
recently approved the development of 8 important
National High-Speed Corridor projects with a length of
___________ at a cost of ___________ across the
country. Fill the gaps
*
[a] 857 km, Rs. 45,670 crores
[b] 1,034 km, Rs. 55,765 crores
[c] 998 km, Rs. 48,560 crores
[d] 936 km, Rs. 50,655 crores
[e] 1,050 km, Rs. 52,800 crores

Answer 175

[d] 936 km, Rs. 50,655 crores
[

Question 176

*
Q176: Identify incorrect statement regarding World Trade
Organisation (WTO) World Trade Statistic 2023 on Agriculture Export
*
[a] The European Union was the top exporter of agricultural
products, with exports valued at $836 billion
[b] In 2023, Brazil, the European Union, and Thailand were the only
top ten exporters to experience an increase in their agricultural
exports
[c] The top ten exporters collectively accounted for 81.9% of world
agricultural exports in 2023
[d] India, despite a decrease in its agricultural exports, remained the
eighth-largest exporter of agricultural products in the world
[e] India’s agricultural exports fell by approximately 7.3% in 2023
compared to the previous year

Answer 176

[c] The top ten exporters collectively accounted for 81.9% of world
a

Question 177

*
Q177: Two indigenous healthcare technologies
• Nanoelectronics Network for
developed under the NNetRA Project were recently
Research and Applications
transferred to industry. Which Ministry is funding the
(NNetRA)
NNetRA Project?
*
[a] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[b] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[c] Ministry of Science and Technology
[d] Ministry of AYUSH
[e] Ministry of Education

Answer 177

[a] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[

Question 178

*
Q178: Which PSU has launched a noble CSR initiative -
ASHIS (Ayushman Shiksha Sahayata), to provide
scholarships to 1,645 children who lost their parents to
COVID-19 and were unable to continue their studies
further?
*
[a] NTPC
[b] ONGC
[c] SAIL
[d] CIL
[e] BHEL

Answer 178

[d] CIL
[

Question 179

*
Q179: The National Health Authority recently
achieved a milestone with 4 Crore OPD
Registrations through ABHA-based Scan and Share
Service. Which state leads in the adoption of the
Digital OPD Registration Service?
*
[a] Maharashtra
[b] Andhra Pradesh
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Uttar Pradesh
[e] Kerala

Answer 179

[d] Uttar Pradesh
[

Question 180

*
Q180: The Government of India and the World Bank have
formalized a ____________ loan agreement to fund the Green
National Highway Corridor Project (GNHCP). The project aims
to develop environmentally sustainable and resilient highway
corridors with innovative approaches to reduce carbon
emissions and conserve natural resources. Under it,
___________ kilometers of highways will be constructed
across ____________ states. Fill the gaps
*
[a] $400 million, 650 kms, 5
[b] $600 million, 820 kms, 6
[c] $450 million, 700 kms, 3
[d] $550 million, 760 kms, 4
[e] $500 million, 781 kms, 4

Answer 180

[e] $500 million, 781 kms, 4

Question 181

*
Q181: Under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission’ (PMJVM)
scheme, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Tribal Co-operative Marketing
Development Federation of India (TRIFED) provides funds for
establishment of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) which are primarily
clusters of tribal Self-Help Groups who are benefitted through value
addition and marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFPs) / non-MFPs.
A maximum amount of ______________ is provided to State
Governments for establishing a VDVK Centre. Fill the gap
*
[a] Rs 20 lakhs
[b] Rs 15 lakhs
[c] Rs 25 lakhs
[d] Rs 30 lakhs
[e] Rs 35 lakhs

Answer 181

[b] Rs 15 lakhs
[

Question 182

*
Q182: The Directorate General of Training under the Ministry of Skill
Development & Entrepreneurship implemented the Skills
Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) project
which was a World Bank-assisted Government of India project to
improve the relevance and efficiency of skills training provided
through ITIs and apprenticeships. The duration of the project was
from _____________. Fill the gap
*
[a] 2015-2022
[b] 2017-2024
[c] 2016-2023
[d] 2018-2025
[e] 2019-2026

Answer 182

[b] 2017-2024
[

Question 183

*
Q183: The Ministry of Culture is implementing a financial grant Scheme by
the name of ‘Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields (SYA)’
to support young artists specialising in various cultural fields such as
classical dance forms, indigenous artwork and other traditional art-forms for
undergoing advanced training in their respective fields. Under this scheme
component, a Scholarship of ______________ per month is provided up to a
maximum of 400 Scholars for a period of 02 years in four equal six-monthly
instalments. The selected scholars should be in the age group of
_____________ years and have been undergoing training under any Guru or
Institution for a minimum of ____________ years. Fill the gaps
*
[a] Rs. 2000, 15 to 22 years, 3
[b] Rs. 3000, 20 to 28 years, 4
[c] Rs. 4000, 17 to 24 years, 6
[d] Rs. 5000, 18 to 25 years, 5
[e] Rs. 6000, 22 to 30 years, 7

Answer 183

[d] Rs. 5000, 18 to 25 years, 5
[

Question 184

*
Q184: Ministry of Finance had initiated the National Mission for
Financial Inclusion (NMFI), namely, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
(PMJDY) in 2014 to provide universal banking services for every
unbanked household based on the guiding principles of banking the
unbanked, securing the unsecured, funding the unfunded and serving
unserved and underserved areas. As on 19 July 2024 under PMJDY, a
total of 52.81 crore Jan-Dhan accounts with a deposit balance of Rs.
2,30,792 crores have been opened. Out of the same, ___________
Jan-Dhan accounts belong to women and about ___________ PMJDY
accounts have been opened in rural and semi-urban areas.
*
[a] 40.5%, 55.3%
[b] 45.2%, 60.4%
[c] 50.4%, 62.8%
[d] 53.3%, 64.7%
[e] 55.6%, 66.6%

Answer 184

[e] 55.6%, 66.6%

Question 185

*
Q185: Under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) launched by
the Ministry of Environment Forests & Climate Change in 2019, in
131 non-attainment and million-plus cities of 24 States/UTs, cities
are provided with funds to address critical gaps for implementation
of City Action Plans for taking measures to improve air quality.
Under NCAP, an amount of _____________ has been earmarked to
131 cities during the period _______________.
*
[a] Rs. 15,289 crores, FY 2019-20 till FY 2024-25
[b] Rs. 17,234 crores, FY 2020-21 till FY 2025-26
[c] Rs. 18,900 crores, FY 2019-20 till FY 2024-25
[d] Rs. 19,614.44 crores, FY 2019-20 till FY 2025-26
[e] Rs. 20,500 crores, FY 2021-22 till FY 2026-27

Answer 185

[d] Rs. 19,614.44 crores, FY 2019-20 till FY 2025-26
[

Question 186

*
Q186: Which initiative has been launched recently by the
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods
Mission (DAY-NRLM) to empower individuals across India
with systems design skills to address complex societal
challenges?
*
[a] Design for Change
[b] Rural Innovators Program
[c] Million Designers, Billion Dreams
[d] Empowering Rural Talent
[e] Skill for Future

Answer 186

[c] Million Designers, Billion Dreams
[

Question 187

*
Q187: India is hosting the 1st Bay of Bengal Initiative for
Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
Business Summit meeting in New Delhi. Which Ministry is
organizing this summit in association with the Confederation
of Indian Industries (CII)?
*
[a] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[b] Ministry of Finance
[c] Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
[d] Ministry of Heavy Industries
[e] Ministry of External Affairs

Answer 187

[e] Ministry of External Affairs

Question 188

*
Q188: The Quality Council of India (QCI) has recently launched the QCI
Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework, beginning with the August
2024 rankings to enhance the quality of life across India. Identify incorrect
statement about it
*
[a] The framework evaluates states based on four pillars: Shiksha
(Education), Swasthya (Health), Samriddhi (Prosperity), and Sushasan
(Governance).
[b] The August 2024 rankings included Shiksha, Swasthya, and Samriddhi,
with Sushasan planned for future editions
[c] Maharashtra was noted for having the highest number of
accreditations and ratings in Shiksha in the August 2024 rankings
[d] Gujarat, Karnataka, and Rajasthan were recognized for their high
number of ZED certifications in the Micro category under the Samriddhi
pillar in the August 2024 rankings
[e] Maharashtra and Bihar excelled in the MSME Competitive LEAN
Scheme under the Samriddhi pillar in the August 2024 rankings

Answer 188

[c] Maharashtra was noted for having the highest number of
a

Question 189

*
Q189: Under Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund of Rs.
50,000 crore, there is a provision of __________
from the Government of India and ______________
through Private Equity/Venture Capital funds. Fill
the gaps
*
[a] Rs.10000 crore, Rs.40000 crore
[b] Rs.20000 crore, Rs.30000 crore
[c] Rs.25000 crore, Rs. 25000 crore
[d] Rs.40000 crore, Rs.10000 crore
[e] Rs. 30000 crore, Rs.20000 crore

Answer 189

[a] Rs.10000 crore, Rs.40000 crore
[

Question 190

*
Q190: What is the export share of MSME-specified
products in all India exports (in %) in the year 2023-
24?
*
[a] 40.23%
[b] 45.73%
[c] 43.55%
[d] 47.78%
[e] 44.56%

Answer 190

[b] 45.73%
[

Question 191

*
Q191: In order to assist the State Governments in their task of rehabilitation
of released bonded labourers, the Ministry of Labour & Employment is
implementing a Central Sector Scheme i.e. Rehabilitation of Bonded
Labourer. The Scheme is demand-driven. Under the Scheme, financial
assistance for rehabilitation of a rescued bonded labourer is ___________
per adult male beneficiary, _____________ for special category
beneficiaries such as children including orphans or those rescued from
organized & forced begging rings or other forms of forced child labour, and
____________ in cases of bonded or forced labour involving extreme cases
of deprivation or marginalization. Fill the gaps
*
[a] Rs. 50,000, Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 2 lakhs
[b] Rs. 75,000, Rs. 1.5 lakhs, Rs. 2.5 lakhs
[c] Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 2 lakhs, Rs. 3 lakhs
[d] Rs. 80,000, Rs. 1.2 lakhs, Rs. 2.2 lakhs
[e] Rs. 1.2 lakhs, Rs. 2.5 lakhs, Rs. 3.5 lakhs

Answer 191

[c] Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 2 lakhs, Rs. 3 lakhs
[

Question 192

Q192: Which of the following statements about the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) are
correct?
(1) The CPP is implemented under the Mission for Integrated Development of
Horticulture with an investment cost of Rs. 5,344 crore
(2) CPP is aligned with Mission LiFE and the One Health initiatives, promoting
sustainable agricultural practices and reducing dependence on imported planting
materials
(3) The program will establish 15 Clean Plant Centers (CPCs) across India, each
specializing in different fruit categories such as grapes, citrus fruits, and mangoes
(4) Under it, a robust certification system under the Seeds Act 1966 will be
implemented to ensure accountability and traceability in planting material production
and sale
(5) CPP prioritizes women farmers by engaging them in the planning and
implementation processes and providing them with resources and training

[a] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[b] Only 1, 3, and 5
[c] Only 3, 4, and 5
[d] Only 2, 4, and 5
[e] Only 1, 3, 4

Answer 192

[d] Only 2, 4, and 5
[

Question 193

*
Q193: Which of the following amendments recently approved by
the Union Cabinet to the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran) Yojana are correct?
(1) The implementation period has been extended by 3 years
(2) It has expanded its scope to include advanced biofuels derived
from lignocellulosic feedstocks such as agricultural and forestry
residues, industrial waste, synthesis (syn) gas, and algae
(3) Under it, “Bolt-on” and “brownfield projects” are now eligible,
enabling existing facilities to upgrade and improve their efficiency
and viability
(4) It will give preference to project proposals utilizing new
technologies and innovative feedstocks*

[a] Only 1, 2 and 3
[b] Only 1 and 3
[c] Only 1, 3 and 4
[d] Only 1 and 2
[e] Only 2, 3 and 4

Answer 193

[e] Only 2, 3 and 4

Question 194

*
Q194: Which of the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Awas
Yojana-Urban 2.0 are incorrect?
(1) PMAY-U 2.0 aims to address the housing needs of 3 crore families with
an investment of Rs. 10 lakh crores, and provides financial assistance for
constructing, purchasing, or renting houses in urban areas
(2) It includes components such as Beneficiary-Led Construction (BLC),
Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP), Affordable Rental Housing (ARH),
and Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS)
(3) The Central Government will provide a Technology Innovation Grant
(TIG) of Rs.5,000 per sqm for innovative ARH projects, with an additional Rs.
2,000 per sqm from State/UT governments
(4) Under PMAY-U 2.0, funding for house construction will be shared among
MoHUA, State/UT/ULB, and eligible beneficiaries, with government
assistance of Rs. 2.50 lakh per unit in AHP/BLC verticals
(5) Under it, Government Subsidy will be around Rs 2.30 lakh crore *

[a] Only 2, 4 and 5
[b] Only 1, 2, 4, and 5
[c] Only 1, 3, 4, and 5
[d] Only 2, 3, 4, and 5
[e] Only 1 and 3

Answer 194

[e] Only 1 and 3

Question 195

*
Q195: Which of the following statements about the continuation of the Pradhan
Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) for FY 2024-25 to 2028-29 is incorrect?
*
[a] The scheme aims to construct an additional 2 crore houses in rural areas
[b] The unit cost assistance for house construction is set at Rs.1.80 lakh in plain
areas and Rs.2.00 lakh in North Eastern Region States and Hill States
[c] The financial outlay for the continuation of PMAY-G is Rs. 3,06,137 crores for
the period FY 2024-25 to 2028-29, with a central share of Rs. 2,05,856 crores
[d] The Awaas+ list will be updated using modified exclusion criteria to identify
eligible rural households
[e] Administrative costs for the scheme will be capped at 2% of the program
funds, with 1.70% allocated to States/UTs and 0.30% retained at the central level

Answer 195

[b] The unit cost assistance for house construction is set at Rs.1.80 lakh in plain
a

Question 196

*Q196: Which of the following statements about the 6x6x6 Strategy under the
Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) program are correct?
(1) The 6x6x6 Strategy aims to reduce anemia by targeting six beneficiary age
groups through six interventions using six institutional mechanisms
(2) The six beneficiary age groups targeted by the strategy include children
between 6 and 59 months, adolescents between 10 and 19 years, and women of
reproductive age
(3) The six interventions of the strategy include periodic de-worming, testing
anemia using digital invasive hemoglobinometer, and mandatory provision of Iron Folic Acid fortified foods
(4) Institutional mechanisms for implementing the strategy involve inter ministerial coordination, engaging National Center of Excellence, and monitoring
using the AMB dashboard
(5) The 6x6x6 Strategy also aims to reduce anemia through focusing exclusively on improving nutritional intake without addressing non-nutritional causes

[a] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[b] Only 1, 2, 3, and 5
[c] Only 1, 3, 4, and 5
[d] Only 1, 2, 4
[e] Only 2, 3, 4

Answer 196

[a] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[

Question 197

*
Q197: The UN World Food Programme (WFP) and
which state recently launched India’s first 24/7 ‘Grain
ATM,’ called ‘Annapurti’ to provide food grains to
beneficiaries with 24/7 access under the National
Food Security Act (NFSA)?
*
[a] Haryana
[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] Bihar
[d] Odisha
[e] Jharkhand

Answer 197

[d] Odisha
[

Question 198

*
Q198: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has
launched the second phase of the bi-annual
Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA)
campaign aimed at eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis
(LF). This phase will target ___________ endemic
districts across ___________ states. Fill the gaps
*
[a] 51, 5
[b] 63, 6
[c] 45, 7
[d] 78, 10
[e] 88, 12

Answer 198

[b] 63, 6
[

Question 199

*
Q.199) Identify incorrect statement about the ‘Model Solar Village’
component under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
*
[a] It aims to enhance solar energy adoption by designating one village
per district as a model solar village, promoting energy self-reliance at
the grassroots level
[b] Each selected Model Solar Village will receive a central financial
assistance grant of Rs. 1 crores
[c] Its total financial outlay is Rs. 800 crore
[d] Villages selected for the program must have a population of over
5,000 in general category states or over 2,000 in special category states
[e] Villages will be selected based on their renewable energy (RE)
capacity installed one year after the potential candidate declaration by
the District Level Committee (DLC).

Answer 199

[e] Villages will be selected based on their renewable energy (RE)
c

Question 200

*
Q200: SAMEER, a R&D Institute of which Ministry has
recently signed a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement
for Sugar Content Measurement to two private entities?
*
[a] Ministry of Science and Technology
[b] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[c] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[d] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[e] Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Answer 200

[c] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[

Question 201

*
Q201: What is the theme of this year’s Nasha Mukt Bharat
Abhiyaan (NMBA) event organised by the Ministry of
Social Justice & Empowerment?
*
[a] Har Ghar Nashe Se Mukti
[b] Nasha Mukt Samaj, Sashakt Bharat
[c] Viksit Bharat ka Mantra, Bharat ho Nashe se Swatantra
[d] Nashe Se Mukti, Nayi Udaan
[e] Bharat Ki Swasth Yatra

Answer 201

[c] Viksit Bharat ka Mantra, Bharat ho Nashe se Swatantra
[

Question 202

*
Q202: What is the name of the telemedicine AI-driven
service launched recently for providing healthcare
services to people of far-flung villages at their
doorsteps free of cost?
*
[a] Doctor on Wheels
[b] TeleHealth Express
[c] Village Health Connect
[d] Rural Care Initiative
[e] Health at Doorstep

Answer 202

[a] Doctor on Wheels
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Question 203

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Q203: The Ministry of Coal, in collaboration with the
Ministry of Power& Natural Gas, has facilitated a landmark
joint venture agreement between two leading Maharatna
CPSEs, Coal India Limited (CIL) and GAIL (India) Limited
(GAIL) for setting of a Coal to Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG)
plant using surface coal gasification (SCG) technology. Where
this SNG plant will come up?
*
[a] Bihar
[b] West Bengal
[c] Jharkhand
[d] Odisha
[e] Chhattisgarh

Answer 203

[b] West Bengal
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Question 204

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Q204: What is the coverage of the National Full
Immunization for FY 2023-24 as per the Source Health
Management Information System?
*
[a] 94.8%
[b] 93.5%
[c] 95.6%
[d] 98.3%
[e] 97.4%

Answer 204

[b] 93.5%
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Question 205

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Q205: In which states has the Ministry of Jal
Shakti recently operationalised four major
projects worth Rs. 920 crores under Namami
Gange Mission 2.0, augmenting sewage treatment
capacity by 145 MLD?
(1) Uttarakhand
(2) Bihar
(3) Jharkhand
(4) Uttar Pradesh
(5) West Bengal *

[a] 2 and 4 Only
[b] 1 and 2 Only
[c] 3 and 5 Only
[d] 4 and 5 Only
[e] 1 and 4 Only

Answer 205

[a] 2 and 4 Only
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Question 206

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Q206: The Government has substantially
enhanced the budget allocation of Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare from Rs.
27,662.67 crore BE during 2013-14 to
_________ BE during 2024-25. Fill the gap
*
[a] Rs. 85,000 crore
[b] Rs. 1,05,000 crore
[c] Rs. 1,10,000 crore
[d] Rs. 1,32,469.86 crore
[e] Rs. 1,25,000 crore

Answer 206

[d] Rs. 1,32,469.86 crore
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Question 207

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Q207: Identify incorrect statement about the Jiyo Parsi Scheme
*
[a] The Jiyo Parsi Scheme aims to reverse the declining trend of the
Parsi population in India through scientific and structured interventions
[b] The scheme was launched in the fiscal year 2013-14 as a Centrally
Sponsored Scheme specifically targeting the Parsi community
[c] The Jiyo Parsi Scheme includes components for medical assistance,
community health, and advocacy to support and stabilize the Parsi
population
[d] The scheme provides financial assistance to Parsi couples for
medical treatment, child care, and elderly assistance, and has
supported more than 400 Parsi children
[e] It is being implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs

Answer 207

[b] The scheme was launched in the fiscal year 2013-14 as a Centrally
S

Question 208

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Q208: The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
has recently signed an MoU with the Small Business
Administration (SBA) of which country for promoting
Cooperation on Small and Medium-size Enterprises?
*
[a] USA
[b] Germany
[c] France
[d] Russia
[e] Australia

Answer 208

[a] USA
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Question 209

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Q209: With which medical university has National
Health Authority (NHA) recently signed an MoU to
drive Digital Health Education?
*
[a] AIIMS
[b] JIPMER
[c] MUHS
[d] PGIMER
[e] KGMU

Answer 209

[c] MUHS
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Question 210

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Q210: Which organisation has introduced Version 2.0 of
the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application to enhance the
public’s access to real-time flood information and
forecasts, improving the overall flood management
system in the country?
*
[a] India Meteorological Department
[b] Central Water Commission
[c] National Disaster Management Authority
[d] National Hydrology Project
[e] Water Resources Ministry

Answer 210

[b] Central Water Commission
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Question 211

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Q211: What is the name of a unique innovative centralized
pension processing software introduced by the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions for all central
government Ministries/Departments to overcome the problems
of delay & clerical errors in processing the pension cases, as well
as financial loss and harassment to the pensioners?
*
[a] PensionNet
[b] e-Pension Portal
[c] PensionPlus
[d] Bhavishya
[e] PensionEase

Answer 211

[d] Bhavishya
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Question 212

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Q212: What is the name of the web-based portal designed
by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to enhance the digital
management and planning of Panchayati Raj institutions in
India?
*
[a] Panchayat Digital
[b] GramNet
[c] eGramSwaraj
[d] Digital Panchayat Hub
[e] Panchayat Management Portal

Answer 212

[c] eGramSwaraj
[

Question 213

Q213: Which of the following statements about the recently released India
Rankings 2024 by the Ministry of Education are correct?
(1) India Rankings 2024 features 16 categories and subject domains,
including new categories such as State Public Universities, Open
Universities, and Skill Universities
(2) The top-ranked institution in the Overall category is the Indian Institute
of Technology Bombay
(3) The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), first drafted in
2015, was used for the rankings, which are now in their 9th consecutive
edition
(4) The total number of unique institutions that participated in the rankings
increased from 2,426 in 2016 to 6,517 in 2024
(5) The top-ranked university in the Universities category is Jawaharlal
Nehru University
[a] Only 1, 3, and 4
[b] Only 1, 3, 4, and 5
[c] Only 2, 3, and 4
[d] Only 1, 2, and 5
[e] Only 1, 4, and 5

Answer 213

[a] Only 1, 3, and 4
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Question 214

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Q215: Which Ministry has recently launched ‘Amrit Gyan
Kosh’ and ‘Faculty Development’ Portals under Mission
Karmayogi?
*
[a] Ministry of Education
[b] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[c] Ministry of Home Affairs
[d] Ministry of Human Resource Development
[e] Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Answer 214

[e] Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Question 215

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Q216: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently
released 109 high yielding, climate-resilient, and
biofortified varieties of 61 crops at the Indian
Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. These
61 crops include ___________ field crops and
___________ horticultural crops. Fill the gaps
*
[a] 28, 33
[b] 34, 27
[c] 30, 31
[d] 32, 29
[e] 35, 26

Answer 215

[b] 34, 27
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Question 216

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Q217: Which organization has recently launched the
innovative project “Micro-and Nano-Plastics as
Emerging Food Contaminants: Establishing Validated
Methodologies and Understanding the Prevalence in
Different Food Matrices” to tackle the growing concern
of microplastic contamination in food in India?
*
[a] Indian Council of Medical Research
[b] Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
[c] Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
[d] National Institute of Nutrition
[e] Indian Institute of Food Sciences

Answer 216

[b] Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
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Question 217

Q218: Which of the following statements about the Periodic Labour
Force Survey (PLFS) – Quarterly Bulletin [April – June 2024] recently
released by Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation are
correct?
(1) The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) increased from 48.8% in
April – June 2023 to 50.1% in April – June 2024
(2) The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for females increased from
21.1% in April – June 2023 to 23.0% in April – June 2024
(3) The overall Unemployment Rate (UR) during April – June 2024 was
6.6%, reflecting a stable labour market
(4) The male Unemployment Rate (UR) decreased from 5.9% in April –
June 2023 to 5.8% in April – June 2024
(5) The female LFPR decreased from 25.2% in April – June 2023 to
23.2% in April – June 2024

[a] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[b] Only 1, 2, 3, and 5
[c] Only 1, 3, 4, and 5
[d] Only 2, 3, and 4
[e] Only 1, 2, and 4

Answer 217

[a] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Question 218

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Q219: Under which scheme has the Ministry of Power
approved projects worth Rs. 3,600 Crores for
modernization and upgradation of the Power
Distribution Infrastructure in Gurugram and Faridabad
districts?
*
[a] Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
[b] Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
[c] Power for All Scheme
[d] Integrated Power Development Scheme
[e] National Smart Grid Mission

Answer 218

[b] Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
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Question 219

Q220: India ranks _________ in the Asia-Pacific region
and ___________ globally in terms of
biomanufacturing. Fill the gaps
[a] 2nd, 10th
[b] 3rd, 12th
[c] 4th, 15th
[d] 5th, 18th
[e] 6th, 20th

Answer 219

[b] 3rd, 12th
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Question 220

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Q221: Which of the following statements about the 25th edition of the
“Women and Men in India 2023” publication recently released by the
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation are correct?

(1) By 2036, India’s population is projected to reach 152.2 crore with a
slight increase in the female percentage to 48.8%
(2) The sex ratio is expected to rise from 943 in 2011 to 952 by 2036
(3) The Age-Specific Fertility Rate (ASFR) for women aged 35-39 has
decreased from 135.4 to 113.6 between 2016 and 2020
(4) The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has been reduced to 97 per
lakh live births, approaching the SDG target of 70 by 2030
(5) As of December 2023, 55,816 out of 1,17,254 recognized start-ups
are led by women
*
[a] Only 1, 2, 4, and 5
[b] Only 1, 2, and 4
[c] Only 1, 2, 3, and 4
[d] Only 1, 2, and 5
[e] Only 3, 4, and 5

Answer 220

[a] Only 1, 2, 4, and 5
[

Question 221

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Q222:The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has launched a pilot project to transform 60 Fair Price Shops (FPS), also called ration shops, into ‘Jan Poshan Kendras’. The pilot will allow Fair Price Shop (FPS) dealers to diversify their inventory beyond subsidized grains. Which states are being covered under this pilot project?
(1) Gujarat
(2) Rajasthan
(3) Karnataka
(4) Telangana
(5) Uttar Pradesh*

[a] 1, 3, 4 and 5 Only
[b] 2, 3 and 4 Only
[c] 1, 2 and 3 Only
[d] 1, 2, 4 and 5 Only
[e] 3, 4 and 5 Only

Answer 221

[d] 1, 2, 4 and 5 Only
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Question 222

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Q223: The Ministry of Power has recently launched three portals
that will enable transparent, coordinated, and effective working of
the power sector in the country. Which of the following portal/s
is/are correctly matched with their objective/s?
*
[a] PROMPT Portal – To offer a centralized digital platform for
monitoring survey and investigation activities related to Hydro and
PSP projects
[b] JAL VIDYUT DPR Portal – To facilitate real-time tracking and
analysis of thermal power projects
[c] DRIPS Portal – To allow rapid identification and deployment of
necessary resources in a disaster situation
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C

Answer 222

[c] DRIPS Portal – To allow rapid identification and deployment of
n

Question 223

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Q224: What is the name of India’s first indigenous dengue vaccine?
*
[a] DenguSafe
[b] DengueGuard
[c] DengueShield
[d] DengiAll
[e] DenguSure

Answer 223

[d] DengiAll
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Question 224

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Q225: With which country India has signed the first-ever agreement for the export of Green Ammonia?
*
[a] Japan
[b] USA
[c] Australia
[d] South Korea
[e] China

Answer 224

[a] Japan
[

Question 225

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Q226: What is the name of the portal launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment for effective enforcement of the Child and Adolescent Labour(Prohibition & Regulation) (CALPR) Act, 1986?
*
[a] PROTECT
[b] PENCIL (Platform for Effective Enforcement of No Child Labour)
[c] PREVENT
[d] PRATHAM
[e] PRECHILD

Answer 225

[b] PENCIL (Platform for Effective Enforcement of No Child Labour)
[

Question 226

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Q227: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promotion of Domestic Manufacturing of critical Key Starting Materials (KSMs)/Drug Intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) aims to boost domestic manufacturing of bulk drugs in the country, reduce import dependence, and improve our supply chain resilience. It has a financial outlay of ____________ and the production period under the scheme is from _______________. Fill the gaps
*
[a] Rs. 7,500 crores, FY 2021-22 to FY 2027-28
[b] Rs. 5,600 crores, FY 2023-24 to FY 2029-30
[c] Rs. 6,940 crores, FY 2022-23 to FY 2028-29
[d] Rs. 8,200 crores, FY 2024-25 to FY 2030-31
[e] Rs. 6,500 crores, FY 2021-22 to FY 2026-27

Answer 226

[c] Rs. 6,940 crores, FY 2022-23 to FY 2028-29
[

Question 227

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Q228: PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation,Nourishment, and Amelioration of Mother-Earth (PM PRANAM)” was launched in 2023. The initiative aims to complement the efforts initiated by States/UTs to save the health of Mother Earth by promoting sustainable and balanced use of fertilizers, adopting alternate fertilizers, promoting organic & natural farming etc. All States/UTs are covered under the PM- PRANAM. Under it, ______________ of the fertilizer subsidy saved by a State/UT in a particular financial year by way of reduction in consumption of chemical fertilizers (Urea, DAP, NPK, MOP)compared to previous 3 years’ average consumption, is passed on to that State/UT as Grant.
*
[a] 60% Nourishment, and Amelioration of Mother-Earth (PM-
[b] 50% PRANAM)” was launched in 2023. The initiative aims to
[c] 70% complement the efforts initiated by States/UTs to save the
[d] 40% health of Mother Earth by promoting sustainable and balanced
[e] 30% use of fertilizers, adopting alternate fertilizers, promoting organic & natural farming etc. All States/UTs are covered under the PM- PRANAM. Under it, ______________ of the fertilizer subsidy saved by a State/UT in a particular financial year by way of reduction in consumption of chemical fertilizers (Urea,
DAP, NPK, MOP) compared to previous 3 years’ average consumption, is passed on to that State/UT as Grant.

Answer 227

[b] 50% PRANAM)” was launched in 2023. The initiative aims to
[

Question 228

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Q229: The Ministry of Rural Development is
implementing Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National
Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY – NRLM) across the
country except in*
[a] Puducherry
[b] Delhi
[c] Chandigarh
[d] A and B
[e] B and C

Answer 228

[e] B and C

Question 229

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Q.230) National Institute for MSME (NI-MSME), an
Organisation of Ministry of MSME has been recently
awarded with Accreditation Certification as “UTKRISHT”/
उत्कृ ष्ट, 3-Star Rating by Capacity Building Commission
(CBC). Where is NI-MSME located?
*
[a] Pune
[b] Lucknow
[c] Kolkata
[d] Bhopal
[e] Hyderabad

Answer 229

[e] Hyderabad