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Best 200 Current Affairs January 2025 | Part 2

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  1. Recently, which Union Minister launched the second round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Specialty Steel, termed as PLI Scheme 1.1, to be implemented during FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30?
    A. Minister of Commerce and Industry
    B. Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries
    C. Minister of Finance
    D. Minister of Railways
    Answer: B. Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries
  2. Which organization is collaborating with the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) to organize ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0'?
    A. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
    B. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
    C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
    D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
    Answer: D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
  3. According to the ‘400 Million Dreams' report, what is the estimated number of domestic migrants in India in 2023, showing a reduction from 45.57 crore in 2011?
    A. 40.20 crore
    B. 42.31 crore
    C. 41.37 crore
    D. 38.58 crore
    Answer: A. 40.20 crore
  4. Which organization has developed the technology to produce Paracetamol indigenously?
    A. National Institute of Immunology (NII)
    B. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
    C. Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST)
    D. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)
    Answer: B. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
  5. Who among the following was not a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom named by U.S. President Joe Biden?
    A. Joe Andres
    B. Hillary Rodham Clinton
    C. Jim Gill
    D. Sundar Pichai
    Answer: D. Sundar Pichai
  6. Which organization has designated 2025 as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence” to position India as a global leader in AI?
    A. NITI Aayog
    B. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
    C. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
    D. Digital India Corporation
    Answer: C. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
  7. As per recent information, Generation Beta refers to children born between which years?
    A. 2025 and 2030
    B. 2025 and 2039
    C. 2025 and 2035
    D. 2025 and 2045
    Answer: B. 2025 and 2039
  8. Which ministry introduced the ‘e-student visa' and ‘e-student-x' visa for international students pursuing higher education in India?
    A. Ministry of Education
    B. Ministry of External Affairs
    C. Ministry of Home Affairs
    D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
    Answer: C. Ministry of Home Affairs
  9. What are the names of the gazelle mascots unveiled by the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025?
    A. Tejas and Tara
    B. Arjun and Anaya
    C. Veer and Vani
    D. Surya and Sita
    Answer: A. Tejas and Tara
  10. Where was India's first-ever Organic Fisheries Cluster launched under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)?
    A. Ampal, Manipur
    B. Soreng, Sikkim
    C. Guwahati, Assam
    D. Shillong, Meghalaya
    Answer: B. Soreng, Sikkim
  11. Which company indigenously designed and built the Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) ‘Anagha' and ‘Akshay' for the Indian Coast Guard?
    A. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
    B. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
    C. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
    D. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
    Answer: C. Goa Shipyard Limited
  12. Which organization developed the BHARATPOL portal to facilitate real-time information sharing for Indian Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs)?
    A. Intelligence Bureau (IB)
    B. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
    C. National Investigation Agency (NIA)
    D. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
    Answer: B. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
  13. Which Indian city was ranked 4th in the ‘Global Power City Index 2024,' making it the only Indian city in the rankings?
    A. Mumbai
    B. Delhi
    C. Bengaluru
    D. Chennai
    Answer: A. Mumbai
  14. Which ministry implements the Prime Minister YASASVI Scheme to support students from marginalized communities in pursuing higher education?
    A. Ministry of Education
    B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
    C. Ministry of Finance
    D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
    Answer: B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  15. Which State/Union Territory launched the Winter Char Dham circuit to promote year-round tourism during the off-season winter months?
    A. Uttarakhand
    B. Himachal Pradesh
    C. Jammu and Kashmir
    D. Sikkim
    Answer: A. Uttarakhand
  16. Which company will launch its first orbital rocket ‘New Glenn' from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida?
    A. Blue Origin
    B. SpaceX
    C. Rocket Lab
    D. Skyroot
    Answer: A. Blue Origin
  17. What is Kandla Port, recently in the news for capacity enhancement initiatives, also known as?
    A. Atal Port
    B. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
    C. Deendayal Port
    D. Namaji Deshmukh Port
    Answer: C. Deendayal Port
  18. Who was elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)?
    A. Rotimeyee Sikdar
    B. Sandeep Mehta
    C. Bahadur Singh Sagoo
    D. Adille Sumariwalla
    Answer: C. Bahadur Singh Sagoo
  19. Which country recently became a full member of the BRICS group?
    A. Indonesia
    B. Malaysia
    C. Armenia
    D. Kuwait
    Answer: A. Indonesia
  20. Which space startup is planning an all-women scientific lunar mission by September 2026, involving girl students from 108 countries?
    A. Agnikul Cosmos
    B. Space Kidz
    C. Skyroot Aerospace
    D. Dhruva Space
    Answer: B. Space Kidz
  21. What is the name of the new digital tool used by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to improve transparency and accountability in public spending?
    A. Public Spending Tracker (PST) platform
    B. Open Data Kit (ODK) platform
    C. Transparency Audit System (TAS)
    D. Digital Accountability Platform (DA) platform
    Answer: B. Open Data Kit (ODK) platform
  22. Where is the first Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, established by NTPC Green Energy Limited (GEL), located?
    A. Bangarupeta, Andhra Pradesh
    B. Alandur, Chennai
    C. Pudimadaka, Visakhapatnam
    D. Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
    Answer: C. Pudimadaka, Visakhapatnam
  23. What is the treatment cost coverage limit under the ‘Cashless Treatment' scheme for road accident victims, as announced by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways?
    A. ₹1 lakh
    B. ₹1.5 lakh
    C. ₹2 lakh
    D. ₹2.5 lakh
    Answer: B. ₹1.5 lakh
  24. Which company delivered India's first driverless, Made-in-India trains to Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)?
    A. Avadh Rail Infra Limited
    B. Titagarh Rail Systems Limited
    C. Central Railside Warehouse Company Limited
    D. Hindustan Engineering Industries Limited
    Answer: B. Titagarh Rail Systems Limited
  25. Which state introduced the Mukhyamantri Mangala Pasu Bima Yojana, ensuring free insurance coverage for 21 lakh milch animals at a cost of Rs 400 crore?
    A. Uttar Pradesh
    B. Bihar
    C. Rajasthan
    D. Gujarat
    Answer: C. Rajasthan
  26. What is the name of the health insurance scheme launched by the Karnataka government for employees of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)?
    A. KSRTC Arogya
    B. KSRTC Swasthya
    C. KSRTC Suraksha
    D. KSRTC Jeevan
    Answer: A. KSRTC Arogya
  27. Which institution was selected by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to establish South India's first Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL)?
    A. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bengaluru
    B. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi
    C. Madras Medical College, Chennai
    D. Guntur Medical College, Guntur
    Answer: A. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bengaluru
  28. What is the name of the clothing system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to protect soldiers in extreme cold conditions?
    A. HimBhal
    B. HimKavach
    C. HimYog
    D. HimSankalp
    Answer: B. HimKavach
  29. The Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) was renamed after which notable figure during its 50th-anniversary celebrations?
    A. Dr. Manmohan Singh
    B. Rajiv Gandhi
    C. Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar
    D. P.V. Narasimha Rao
    Answer: C. Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar
  30. Which company has chosen Andhra Pradesh for setting up a new oil refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, potentially the last greenfield project in India?
    A. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
    B. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
    C. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
    D. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
    Answer: C. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
  31. Which state and Japan's Toyama prefecture renewed an MoU to strengthen ties in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and digital innovation?
    A. Uttar Pradesh
    B. Andhra Pradesh
    C. Kerala
    D. Gujarat
    Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh
  32. Which company is associated with the BlueField Block-2 satellites to be launched by ISRO's LVM3 rocket for space-based broadband network services?
    A. Blue Origin
    B. Sierra Space Corporation
    C. AST SpaceMobile
    D. Relativity Space Inc.
    Answer: C. AST SpaceMobile
  33. In which district is the recently inaugurated Sonamarg tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir located?
    A. Ganderbal
    B. Doda
    C. Kulgam
    D. Poonch
    Answer: A. Ganderbal
  34. Who was named the Chairperson of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Athletes Commission?
    A. Sudha Singh
    B. Krishna Poonia
    C. M.D. Valsamma
    D. Anju Bobby George
    Answer: D. Anju Bobby George
  35. Which painkiller was recently banned in India due to its toxic impact on vultures, an endangered species?
    A. Acetaminophen
    B. Ibuprofen
    C. Nimesulide
    D. Aspirin
    Answer: C. Nimesulide
  36. Who was appointed as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
    A. M. Subbramanyam
    B. V. Narayanan
    C. S. Somanath
    D. Prof. Goverdhan Mehta
    Answer: B. V. Narayanan
  37. Which ministry launched the Shram portal, now available in all 22 Scheduled Languages?
    A. Ministry of Labour & Employment
    B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
    C. Ministry of Home Affairs
    D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
    Answer: A. Ministry of Labour & Employment
  38. Which state government launched the first phase of ‘Gunotsav 2025' to assess 14 lakh students across 6,000 government schools in 15 districts?
    A. Tripura
    B. Nagaland
    C. Assam
    D. Manipur
    Answer: C. Assam
  39. What is the theme of ‘Gunotsav 2025' launched by the Assam government?
    A. Ensuring Quality Education
    B. Empowering Young Minds
    C. Education for All
    D. Inclusive Learning
    Answer: A. Ensuring Quality Education
  40. Which Indian state recently launched a scheme to provide free internet to its citizens?
    A. Gujarat
    B. Uttar Pradesh
    C. Karnataka
    D. Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
  41. Which country was the first to successfully land a rover on Mars?
    A. United States
    B. China
    C. Russia
    D. India
    Answer: A. United States
  42. Which Indian state became the first to introduce ‘smart villages' with a focus on digital infrastructure?
    A. Punjab
    B. Tamil Nadu
    C. Haryana
    D. Kerala
    Answer: A. Punjab
  43. Which tech giant recently launched a cloud gaming service aimed at delivering high-definition gaming experiences?
    A. Amazon
    B. Google
    C. Microsoft
    D. Apple
    Answer: C. Microsoft
  44. Which city was awarded the title of ‘Smartest City' in India under the Smart Cities Mission?
    A. Ahmedabad
    B. Chennai
    C. Surat
    D. Bengaluru
    Answer: C. Surat
  45. Which space agency unveiled the design of the ‘Mars Chopper' to support Mars exploration?
    A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    B. ROSCOSMOS
    C. European Space Agency (ESA)
    D. China National Space Administration (CNSA)
    Answer: A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  46. In which year did India win its first Olympic gold medal in field hockey?
    A. 1928
    B. 1936
    C. 1948
    D. 1952
    Answer: B. 1936
  47. According to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report, who is identified as the richest Chief Minister in India in 2024?
    A. Mamata Banerjee
    B. Pema Khandu
    C. N. Chandrababu Naidu
    D. Omar Abdullah
    Answer: C. N. Chandrababu Naidu
  48. Which company introduced experimental upgrades to its Gemini AI suite, named ‘Gemini-Exp-1206' and ‘Gemini 2.0 Flash'?
    A. Microsoft
    B. Google
    C. Nvidia
    D. IBM
    Answer: B. Google
  49. How many locations across India were selected for the joint inauguration of the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) Deemed to be University?
    A. 15
    B. 12
    C. 18
    D. 10
    Answer: B. 12
  50. Which nation was the first to send a woman to the Moon in 2024 as part of its lunar exploration mission?
    A. Russia
    B. United States
    C. China
    D. India
    Answer: B. United States
  51. Which airline introduced Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on both domestic and international flights, becoming the first to offer in-flight Wi-Fi in India?
    A. Air India
    B. Star Air
    C. IndiGo
    D. Akasa Air
    Answer: A. Air India
  52. Who chairs the 18-member working group constituted to revise the base year for the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 2011-12 to 2022-23?
    A. Dr. Rajiv Kumar
    B. Prof. Ramesh Chand
    C. T. Rabi Sankar
    D. Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia
    Answer: B. Prof. Ramesh Chand
  53. Which Indian state was named the cleanest state under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan rankings of 2024?
    A. Maharashtra
    B. Haryana
    C. Gujarat
    D. Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: A. Maharashtra
  54. Which state was not awarded the top rank of achievers amongst the Coastal Group in the ‘Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024' report?
    A. Gujarat
    B. Karnataka
    C. Maharashtra
    D. Kerala
    Answer: D. Kerala
  55. What has the United Nations declared 2024 as the International Year of?
    A. Climate Action
    B. Sustainable Tourism
    C. Renewable Energy
    D. Peace and Trust
    Answer: D. Peace and Trust
  56. Who won the FIDE World Rapid Championship 2024?
    A. Vaishali Rameshbabu
    B. Koneru Humpy
    C. Harika Dronavalli
    D. Divya Deshmukh
    Answer: B. Koneru Humpy
  57. Which city has been selected as the venue for the 2025 International Climate Summit?
    A. Paris
    B. New York
    C. London
    D. New Delhi
    Answer: D. New Delhi
  58. Which state introduced an innovative plan connecting ecosystem services of its forests with the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP)?
    A. Bihar
    B. Chhattisgarh
    C. Jharkhand
    D. Uttarakhand
    Answer: B. Chhattisgarh
  59. Which city will host the World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and the 3rd edition of the World Boxing Congress?
    A. Gurugram
    B. New Delhi
    C. Panchkula
    D. Bhopal
    Answer: B. New Delhi
  60. Which ministry launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti' initiative to improve infrastructure and logistics?
    A. Ministry of Railways
    B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
    C. Ministry of Finance
    D. Ministry of Commerce & Industry
    Answer: B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
  61. Which state launched the ‘Rythu Bharosa' and ‘Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa' initiatives to improve farmers' financial conditions and address food security?
    A. Kerala
    B. Karnataka
    C. Telangana
    D. Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: C. Telangana
  62. What are the names of the two spacecraft deployed in ISRO's PSLV-C60 rocket mission, Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX)?
    A. Pathfinder, Observer
    B. Chaser, Target
    C. Initiator, Responder
    D. Pursuer, Docker
    Answer: B. Chaser, Target
  63. Which state is the first in India to implement the ‘One Family One Job' scheme for its residents?
    A. Kerala
    B. Tamil Nadu
    C. Rajasthan
    D. Odisha
    Answer: C. Rajasthan
  64. Who was appointed as the Secretary General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat in Ebene, Mauritius?
    A. Jayen Mehta
    B. Dr. Sandip Shah
    C. Kshitij Mohan
    D. Sanjiv Ranjan
    Answer: D. Sanjiv Ranjan
  65. Which country is the first to provide universal healthcare free of charge to all citizens?
    A. United Kingdom
    B. Sweden
    C. Norway
    D. Bhutan
    Answer: D. Bhutan
  66. In which state is the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, associated with India’s first Fishing Cat Collaring Project, located?
    A. Tamil Nadu
    B. Gujarat
    C. Kerala
    D. Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh
  67. What is the name of the new district created by dividing the Banaskantha district in North Gujarat?
    A. Vadgam
    B. Amirgadh
    C. Vav-Tharad
    D. Dantiwada
    Answer: C. Vav-Tharad
  68. Who was appointed as the Ambassador for the ‘Digital India' campaign?
    A. Amitabh Bachchan
    B. Virat Kohli
    C. Narendra Modi
    D. Shahrukh Khan
    Answer: B. Virat Kohli
  69. Under the Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana launched by AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, what is the monthly honorarium for Hindu temple priests and granthis of Gurudwaras?
    A. ₹15,000
    B. ₹12,000
    C. ₹20,000
    D. ₹18,000
    Answer: D. ₹18,000
  70. Which country recently decided to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
    A. United States
    B. Australia
    C. Brazil
    D. India
    Answer: A. United States
  71. Which river is the Territorial Army’s new task force dedicated to rejuvenating and protecting?
    A. Gomti
    B. Narmada
    C. Kaveri
    D. Beas
    Answer: A. Gomti
  72. Which company concluded the contract for the indigenous design and construction of three Cadet Training Ships with the Ministry of Defence?
    A. Cochin Shipyard Limited
    B. Bharat Dynamics Limited
    C. Larsen & Toubro Limited
    D. Munitions India Limited
    Answer: C. Larsen & Toubro Limited
  73. With which country did India sign an MoU to institutionalize bilateral cooperation in defence, including training and joint exercises?
    A. Saudi Arabia
    B. United Arab Emirates
    C. Oman
    D. Kuwait
    Answer: D. Kuwait
  74. What is the name of the project by IIT Madras and the Ministry of Agriculture to enhance agricultural extension through digitalization?
    A. Project VIKAS
    B. Project VISTAAR
    C. Project VISHAL
    D. Project VYAAPAK
    Answer: B. Project VISTAAR
  75. With whom did Magnus Carlsen share the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship title?
    A. Ding Liren
    B. Fabiano Caruana
    C. Ian Nepomniachtchi
    D. Boris Gelfand
    Answer: C. Ian Nepomniachtchi
  76. In the ‘Nature Aging' study, what was India’s rank among 143 countries for readiness to tackle challenges of an aging population?
    A. 115th
    B. 120th
    C. 123rd
    D. 131st
    Answer: C. 123rd
  77. Which organization launched the ‘Scientific Aptitude Assessment Exercise' under the JIGYASA program?
    A. Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
    B. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
    C. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
    D. Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)
    Answer: B. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
  78. Over how many years is the ‘One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS)' scheme, with a budget of Rs 6,000 crore, approved for implementation?
    A. 2 years
    B. 5 years
    C. 3 years
    D. 8 years
    Answer: C. 3 years
  79. Which country was the first to legalize recreational use of marijuana for adults?
    A. Canada
    B. United States
    C. Mexico
    D. Uruguay
    Answer: D. Uruguay
  80. Who was the 39th President of the United States, recently passed away and a winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize?
    A. Canada
    B. Australia
    C. United Kingdom
    D. United States
    Answer: D. United States (Jimmy Carter)
  81. What is the market share cap for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) providers extended by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) until December 31, 2026?
    A. 40%
    B. 25%
    C. 30%
    D. 50%
    Answer: C. 30%
  82. Which Indian city became the first to introduce electric buses for public transport?
    A. Bengaluru
    B. New Delhi
    C. Pune
    D. Ahmedabad
    Answer: B. New Delhi
  83. Who was assigned the officiating charge for the post of Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?
    A. Rajwinder Singh Bhatti
    B. Daljit Singh Chaudhary
    C. Vitul Kumar
    D. Amrit Mohan Prasad
    Answer: C. Vitul Kumar
  84. Which institute developed a shockwave-based, needle-free syringe for painless drug delivery?
    A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
    B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
    C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
    D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
    Answer: C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
  85. Who was announced as the Co-Brand Ambassador for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 by the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI)?
    A. Tiger Shroff
    B. Akshay Kumar
    C. Hrithik Roshan
    D. Aamir Khan
    Answer: A. Tiger Shroff
  86. Which insurance scheme for farmers was recently extended by the Union Cabinet?
    A. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
    B. Krishi Yojana
    C. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
    D. Atal Bimit Krishi Yojana
    Answer: A. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
  87. What is the name of the mobile application launched by the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) to improve sports management?
    A. Kriya App
    B. Khiladi App
    C. Kreeda App
    D. Pratiyogita App
    Answer: C. Kreeda App
  88. Until which year was the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme extended by the Union Cabinet?
    A. 2026-27
    B. 2030-31
    C. 2028-29
    D. 2025-26
    Answer: D. 2025-26
  89. Where is the Denmark Strait cataract, the largest waterfall on Earth, located?
    A. Iceland and Sweden
    B. Iceland and Norway
    C. Ireland and Greenland
    D. Iceland and Greenland
    Answer: D. Iceland and Greenland
  90. Whose birth anniversary is celebrated as ‘Computer Data Entry Operators’ Day' on December 26 by the Karnataka government?
    A. Herman Hollerith
    B. Alan Turing
    C. Charles Babbage
    D. Donald Knuth
    Answer: C. Charles Babbage
  91. Which scheme did the Mizoram government enter into an MoA with partner banks for loan disbursement?
    A. Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme
    B. Bana Kaih (handholding) Scheme
    C. Sarothi Scheme
    D. Orunodoi Scheme
    Answer: B. Bana Kaih (handholding) Scheme
  92. What is the estimated average Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) in rural India for 2023-24, according to the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey?
    A. Rs. 5,166
    B. Rs. 3,272
    C. Rs. 4,122
    D. Rs. 6,184
    Answer: C. Rs. 4,122
  93. Where will the headquarters of the new railway division under the Northern Railway Zone, reorganized from the Firozpur division, be based?
    A. Leh
    B. Srinagar
    C. Jammu
    D. Pathankot
    Answer: C. Jammu
  94. What did India become the first country to achieve on Mars?
    A. Land a rover
    B. Conduct a successful mission to Mars
    C. Find signs of water
    D. Launch a manned mission to Mars
    Answer: B. Conduct a successful mission to Mars
  95. By what percentage did India’s total GHG emissions decrease in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4)?
    A. 5.32%
    B. 9.54%
    C. 8.16%
    D. 7.93%
    Answer: D. 7.93%
  96. What is the name of the MSME programme launched by YES Bank in partnership with FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) to empower women entrepreneurs?
    A. YES Women Rise
    B. YES PowherUp
    C. YES SheGrow
    D. YES Women Forward
    Answer: B. YES PowherUp
  97. Where was the ethnobotanical garden ‘Mahabharata Vatika' developed by the Uttarakhand Forest Department to showcase plants mentioned in the Mahabharata?
    A. Chakrata, Dehradun
    B. Dwarahat, Almora
    C. Haldwani, Nainital
    D. Jakholi, Rudraprayag
    Answer: C. Haldwani, Nainital
  98. With which country did India sign an MoU for the trade of 1 million metric tonnes of non-basmati white rice annually?
    A. Bhutan
    B. Iran
    C. Malaysia
    D. Indonesia
    Answer: D. Indonesia
  99. In the acronym ‘CPPS' under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995, what does the second ‘P' stand for?
    A. Pension
    B. Provident
    C. Payments
    D. Plan
    Answer: C. Payments
  100. What is the retained interest rate for the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) for Q4 FY25, as per the Department of Economic Affairs?
    A. 6.2%
    B. 7.1%
    C. 8.2%
    D. 5.6%
    Answer: C. 8.2%

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