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1. The 'Har Ghar Jal' scheme, a flagship program of the Indian government, aims to provide tap water to every rural household. What was the target year for its completion? — 2024
2. The 'National Broadband Mission' aims to make broadband access available to all citizens by which year? — 2025
3. The 'National Green Hydrogen Mission', approved by the Union Cabinet, aims to make India a global hub for the production of green hydrogen. What is the target year for achieving this? — 2030
4. The 'National Logistics Policy', unveiled in September 2022, aims to reduce logistics costs and improve India's ranking in global logistics performance. What is a key target of this policy? — Reduce logistics cost to 7% of GDP
5. What is the name of the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) first space-based solar observatory launched in September 2023? — Aditya-L1
6. Which Indian city is developing the country's first 'Smart City' project focused on sustainable transportation and integrated mobility solutions? — Nagpur
7. The 'G20 Summit 2023' was hosted by India in New Delhi. Which new bloc was admitted as a permanent member during this summit? — African Union
8. Which Indian city was recognized as the 'Best Living City' in the 2023 Skoch Awards for its sustainable development initiatives? — Indore
9. India's first Centre of Excellence for Research & Development of Drones was inaugurated in which city in December 2023? — Bengaluru
10. Which Indian state launched the 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana' to provide financial support to the girl child? — Uttar Pradesh
11. India's first 3D printed post office was inaugurated in which city in August 2023? — Bengaluru
12. The 'Digital India Act', proposed to replace the Indian Telegraph Act, 1985, aims to govern the digital space in India. What is a key focus area of this proposed legislation? — Cybersecurity and data protection
13. The 'National Health Account' (NHA) estimates for India show a significant increase in government health expenditure. What is a key trend observed in recent NHA data? — Decrease in out-of-pocket expenditure
14. The 'PM GatiShakti National Master Plan' aims to achieve integrated planning and execution of infrastructure projects. What is a key principle of this plan? — Geospatial mapping and multi-modal connectivity
15. The 'National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture' (NMSA) focuses on improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. What is a key strategy employed by NMSA? — Promoting water conservation and efficient irrigation
16. India's first International Maritime Heritage Complex is being developed in which state? — Gujarat
17. The 'Startup India Seed Fund Scheme' was launched to provide financial assistance to startups at which stage of their development? — Seed stage
18. Which Indian state launched the 'Chief Minister's Solar Rooftop Project' in 2023 to promote renewable energy adoption? — Maharashtra
19. The 'Jan Dhan Darshak' app, launched recently, is a digital platform for citizens to access information related to what? — Financial inclusion
20. The 'National Rail Vikas Yojana' (NRVY) aims to augment rail infrastructure. What is a key component of this scheme? — Doubling of Golden Quadrilateral and Diagonal lines
21. Which Indian state successfully piloted the 'e-RUPI' digital voucher system for direct benefit transfer in the education sector? — Himachal Pradesh
22. The 'National Mission for Clean Ganga' (NMCG) has been actively involved in projects related to river rejuvenation. Which aspect is gaining prominence in its recent activities? — Biodiversity conservation
23. The 'Make in India' initiative, launched in 2014, aims to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. What is a key sector targeted by this initiative? — Automobiles and Defence manufacturing
24. Which Indian city is developing a comprehensive 'Water Transport Infrastructure' project aiming to connect various parts of the city via waterways? — Kochi
25. Which Indian state launched the 'Mera Yuva Bharat' (MY Bharat) platform in October 2023 to empower youth? — Gujarat
26. Which Indian state launched the 'Poshan Maah' campaign in September 2023 to address malnutrition? — Madhya Pradesh
27. Which Indian state has been at the forefront of implementing the 'One District One Product' (ODOP) initiative to promote local products? — Uttar Pradesh
28. The 'Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission' (ABDM) aims to create a seamless digital health ecosystem. What is a key feature of this mission? — Creation of Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA)
29. India's first 'Vertical Forest' residential building was inaugurated in which city? — Mumbai
30. India's first 'Maritime Theatre Command' is being established to integrate naval, air force, and army assets for maritime security. Where is it primarily being based? — Visakhapatnam
31. The 'National Health Profile' (NHP) is a crucial document for understanding health statistics. Which organization is responsible for its compilation and release? — Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI)
32. India's first 'Night Sky Sanctuary' is being established in which region of Ladakh? — Hanle
33. Which initiative, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, focuses on improving maternal and child health outcomes through technology? — Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
34. What is the primary objective of the 'PM-PRANAM' scheme, which garnered attention in late 2023? — Reducing chemical fertilizer use
35. What is the primary focus of the 'Atal Innovation Mission' (AIM)? — Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship
36. What is the primary aim of the 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana'? — Developing food processing infrastructure
37. The 'e-Sanjeevani' platform, a telemedicine service, has seen significant expansion in its reach across India. What is its primary function? — Facilitating remote medical consultations
38. The 'National Pension System' (NPS) is regulated by which regulatory body in India? — Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
39. What is the name of the indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone developed by HAL, which received significant attention in late 2023? — Rustom-2
40. What is the objective of the 'National Curriculum Framework' (NCF) for School Education, a significant policy shift discussed in 2023? — Implementing a competency-based education system
41. The 'Swachh Survekshan 2023' report, released in early 2024, recognized which city as the cleanest city in India for the seventh consecutive time? — Indore
42. The 'AGNI Prime' missile, successfully tested by India, is a new generation of what type of missile? — Ballistic Missile
43. The 'Mission LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, championed by India, encourages individuals and communities to adopt what kind of lifestyle? — Sustainable
44. Which Indian state celebrated the 'Onam' festival with renewed vigor in September 2023, marking a significant cultural event? — Kerala
45. Which Indian state launched the 'Jagananna Vidya Deevena' scheme to provide financial assistance for higher education to poor students? — Andhra Pradesh
46. The 'PM-VIKAS' scheme, recently in news, aims to support traditional artisans and craftspeople in which sector? — Handicrafts
47. What is the primary goal of the 'National Education Policy 2020' regarding vocational education integration? — To integrate vocational education from the secondary school level
48. What is the main objective of the 'National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm' (NMEOP)? — To increase domestic production of palm oil
49. What is the main objective of the 'National Urban Digital Mission' (NUDM)? — To create a unified digital platform for urban services
50. The 'Operation Ajay' was launched by India in October 2023 to evacuate its citizens from which conflict-torn country? — Israel
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