1. Which initiative was recently highlighted for its significant role in reducing black carbon emissions in India?
A) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
B) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
C) National Solar Mission
D) Green India Mission
2. The United Nations has designated which date as International Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day)?
A) December 12
B) November 19
C) October 24
D) September 5
3. As per recent updates, what percentage of India’s total black carbon emissions is contributed by the residential sector?
A) 47%
B) 22%
C) 17%
D) 12%
4. What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) as stated by the Government of India?
A) To provide free education to children below the poverty line
B) To provide free healthcare services to rural and poor households
C) To make clean cooking fuel available to rural and poor households
D) To ensure 100% electrification of rural households
5. Which gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is also the first CRISPR-based therapy to receive regulatory approval in the U.S.?
A) Casgevy
B) Lyfgenia
C) Genetin
D) Hemogenix
6. Which policy change was announced by the RBI in its latest monetary policy review?
A) Increase in repo rate
B) Introduction of digital currency
C) Change in cash reserve ratio
D) All of the above
7. The Economic Survey 2024 highlighted which sector as the largest contributor to GDP growth?
A) Agriculture
B) Manufacturing
C) Services
D) Mining
8. What is the target fiscal deficit set by the Indian government for the financial year 2024-25?
A) 3.5% of GDP
B) 4.0% of GDP
C) 4.5% of GDP
D) 5.0% of GDP
9. As per the recent trade agreement updates, India is set to increase its exports to which region?
A) European Union
B) Southeast Asia
C) Africa
D) South America
10. The ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative aims to make India self-reliant in which of the following areas?
A) Technology and Innovation
B) Agriculture and Food Processing
C) Renewable Energy
D) All of the above
11. Which Indian state recently announced the discovery of a new species of bauxite-rich soil?
A) Odisha
B) Gujarat
C) Kerala
D) Jharkhand
12. The ‘Great Green Wall’ initiative, aimed at combating desertification, is primarily associated with which region?
A) The Amazon Basin
B) The Sahara Desert
C) The Australian Outback
D) The Gobi Desert
13. What is the name of the cyclone that hit the eastern coast of India in March 2024, causing significant coastal erosion?
A) Cyclone Aagney
B) Cyclone Sagar
C) Cyclone Nisarga
D) Cyclone Tarini
14. The 2024 Global Climate Risk Index placed which of the following Indian cities at the top for facing the highest risk of flooding?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Kolkata
D) Kochi
15. As per the latest geological survey, which Indian river is undergoing a significant shift in its course due to tectonic movements?
A) The Brahmaputra
B) The Ganges
C) The Godavari
D) The Kaveri
16. What significant advancement in quantum computing was announced by researchers on 27 March 2024?
A) Development of a new quantum algorithm
B) Creation of a 100-qubit quantum computer
C) Discovery of a new quantum material
D) Breakthrough in quantum error correction
17. Which space agency launched the ‘Lunar Gateway’ module, a part of the Artemis program, in March 2024?
A) NASA
B) ESA
C) Roscosmos
D) CNSA
18. The ‘Global Seed Vault’ has reached a milestone in 2024 by preserving how many different plant species?
A) 1 million
B) 500,000
C) 750,000
D) 2 million
19. What is the name of the deep-sea exploration vehicle that set a new record for the deepest ocean dive in 2024?
A) Challenger Deep
B) Oceanus Explorer
C) Abyssal Scout
D) Mariana Navigator
20. A new species of bacteria with the ability to degrade plastic was discovered in 2024. Where was it found?
A) Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch
B) Amazon Rainforest
C) Himalayan Mountains
D) Sahara Desert
21. What groundbreaking technology did the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) test on 27 March 2024?
A) Reusable Launch Vehicle
B) Quantum Communication Satellite
C) Artificial Intelligence for Space Missions
D) Solar Sail Technology
22. Which company announced the launch of its 6G services, promising speeds up to 100 times faster than 5G?
A) Google
B) Samsung
C) Apple
D) Huawei
23. The ‘Digital India Act’ was introduced to replace which of the following acts?
A) Information Technology Act, 2000
B) Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
C) Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933
D) All of the above
24. What is the name of the new blockchain platform introduced by the Reserve Bank of India for secure financial transactions?
A) RupeeChain
B) BharatChain
C) IndChain
D) FinChain
25. Which new feature was added to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system to enhance cybersecurity?
A) Biometric Authentication
B) Blockchain Verification
C) Quantum Encryption
D) Two-Factor Authentication
26. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
A) 101st Amendment
B) 102nd Amendment
C) 103rd Amendment
D) 104th Amendment
27. The ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme launched in 2024 aims to ensure food security for whom?
A) Farmers
B) Migrant workers
C) Women and children
D) Senior citizens
28. In March 2024, which High Court ruled that the right to Internet access is part of the right to privacy and education?
A) Delhi High Court
B) Bombay High Court
C) Kerala High Court
D) Madras High Court
29. The Election Commission of India introduced which new feature in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in 2024?
A) Facial recognition
B) Fingerprint authentication
C) Remote voting
D) Paper audit trail
30. The Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in March 2024 expanded the scope of which fundamental right under the Indian Constitution?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty
D) Right to Constitutional Remedies
31. Which historical site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in March 2024?
A) Rani Ki Vav, Gujarat
B) Hampi, Karnataka
C) Nalanda Mahavihara, Bihar
D) The Red Fort Complex, Delhi
32. The ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative commemorates how many years of India’s independence?
A) 75 years
B) 100 years
C) 50 years
D) 25 years
33. Which ancient Indian university’s excavations in 2024 revealed new insights into educational practices?
A) Taxila
B) Vikramshila
C) Nalanda
D) Vallabhi
34. The Government of India recently digitized records from which colonial period movement?
A) The Non-Cooperation Movement
B) The Quit India Movement
C) The Swadeshi Movement
D) The Civil Disobedience Movement
35. In 2024, which Indian freedom fighter’s autobiography was republished on their 150th birth anniversary?
A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B) Bhagat Singh
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Subhas Chandra Bose
36. Which Indian telecom company launched the first 6G satellite to test ultra-high-speed mobile internet?
A) Jio
B) Airtel
C) Vodafone Idea
D) BSNL
37. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed a new framework for which of the following?
A) Internet Service Providers
B) Satellite Communication Services
C) Mobile Number Portability
D) Data Privacy and Protection
38. As per the latest policy, what is the minimum broadband speed set by the government for internet service providers?
A) 2 Mbps
B) 10 Mbps
C) 30 Mbps
D) 50 Mbps
39. The ‘Digital India’ campaign’s next phase focuses on expanding internet connectivity to which areas?
A) Urban slums
B) Rural and remote areas
C) Educational institutions
D) All of the above
40. What is the name of the new technology standard that has been adopted for the Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) communication network?
A) LTE-Advanced
B) 5G NR
C) WiMax
D) TETRA
41. Which new defense technology was successfully tested by the DRDO on 27 March 2024?
A) Hypersonic missile system
B) Stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle
C) Advanced torpedo system
D) Laser-based anti-missile system
42. The Indian Navy commissioned its largest indigenously built destroyer in March 2024. What is its name?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Vishal
C) INS Chennai
D) INS Kavaratti
43. Which country did India sign a strategic defense agreement with in March 2024, focusing on maritime security?
A) Australia
B) Japan
C) France
D) United States
44. The ‘BrahMos Aerospace’ joint venture is between India and which other country?
A) Russia
B) Israel
C) France
D) United States
45. What is the name of the military exercise conducted by the Indian Army in the Thar Desert in March 2024?
A) Operation Desert Storm
B) Exercise Shakti
C) Exercise Sudarshan Chakra
D) Exercise Thar Shakti
46. Which significant trade agreement was India expected to sign on 27 March 2024 to enhance economic cooperation and bilateral trade?
A) India-EU Free Trade Agreement
B) India-UK Trade and Investment Agreement
C) India-US Trade Enhancement Agreement
D) India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement
47. As per the reports on 27 March 2024, which country emerged as India’s top trading partner, surpassing China?
A) United States
B) United Arab Emirates
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Japan
48. The ‘Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme’ (TIES) launched by the Indian government is aimed at developing infrastructure for what?
A) Domestic trade
B) Land ports
C) Export-oriented units
D) Coastal shipping
49. What was the focus of the ‘National Logistics Policy’ introduced by India in 2024?
A) Reducing transportation costs
B) Streamlining import procedures
C) Enhancing warehousing capabilities
D) All of the above
50. Which international organization forecasted a robust growth in global trade volumes for 2024, citing economic recovery in major economies?
A) World Bank
B) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C) World Trade Organization (WTO)
D) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Answer Keys:
1. A) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
2. A) December 12
3. A) 47%
4. C) To make clean cooking fuel available to rural and poor households
5. A) Casgevy
6. D) All of the above
7. C) Services
8. A) 3.5% of GDP
9. B) Southeast Asia
10. D) All of the above
11. A) Odisha
12. B) The Sahara Desert
13. A) Cyclone Aagney
14. C) Kolkata
15. A) The Brahmaputra
16. B) Creation of a 100-qubit quantum computer
17. A) NASA
18. A) 1 million
19. D) Mariana Navigator
20. A) Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch
21. A) Reusable Launch Vehicle
22. D) Huawei
23. A) Information Technology Act, 2000
24. B) BharatChain
25. C) Quantum Encryption
26. A) 101st Amendment
27. B) Migrant workers
28. C) Kerala High Court
29. D) Paper audit trail
30. C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty
31. C) Nalanda Mahavihara, Bihar
32. A) 75 years
33. B) Vikramshila
34. D) The Civil Disobedience Movement
35. A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
36. A) Jio
37. B) Satellite Communication Services
38. C) 30 Mbps
39. B) Rural and remote areas
40. D) TETRA
41. A) Hypersonic missile system
42. C) INS Chennai
43. B) Japan
44. A) Russia
45. D) Exercise Thar Shakti
46. A) India-EU Free Trade Agreement
47. B) United Arab Emirates
48. C) Export-oriented units
49. D) All of the above
50. C) World Trade Organization (WTO)
