Civil Services Examination - Current events: national affairs Question Bank with Options

1. 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?

A) Mumbai

B) Visakhapatnam

C) Goa

D) Kochi

2. The 'National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture' (NMSA) focuses on improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. What is a key strategy employed by NMSA?

A) Expanding chemical fertilizer usage

B) Promoting water conservation and efficient irrigation

C) Encouraging monoculture farming

D) Increasing pesticide use

3. Which Indian state launched the 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana' to provide financial support to the girl child?

A) Bihar

B) Madhya Pradesh

C) Uttar Pradesh

D) Rajasthan

4. 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?

A) Information Technology

B) Services sector

C) Automobiles and Defence manufacturing

D) Banking and Finance

5. What is the main objective of the 'National Urban Digital Mission' (NUDM)?

A) To promote smart city infrastructure

B) To create a unified digital platform for urban services

C) To regulate urban development

D) To provide digital literacy in urban areas

6. The 'National Health Profile' (NHP) is a crucial document for understanding health statistics. Which organization is responsible for its compilation and release?

A) National Institute of Nutrition (NIN)

B) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

C) Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI)

D) National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

7. Which Indian city is developing a comprehensive 'Water Transport Infrastructure' project aiming to connect various parts of the city via waterways?

A) Kochi

B) Chennai

C) Mumbai

D) Kolkata

8. The 'National Broadband Mission' aims to make broadband access available to all citizens by which year?

A) 2024

B) 2025

C) 2026

D) 2027

9. What is the primary focus of the 'Atal Innovation Mission' (AIM)?

A) Promoting traditional crafts

B) Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship

C) Providing agricultural subsidies

D) Developing space technology

10. The 'National Pension System' (NPS) is regulated by which regulatory body in India?

A) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

B) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

C) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)

D) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

11. Which Indian state has been at the forefront of implementing the 'One District One Product' (ODOP) initiative to promote local products?

A) Maharashtra

B) Gujarat

C) Uttar Pradesh

D) Rajasthan

12. The 'PM GatiShakti National Master Plan' aims to achieve integrated planning and execution of infrastructure projects. What is a key principle of this plan?

A) Departmental silos

B) Geospatial mapping and multi-modal connectivity

C) Single-agency execution

D) Focus on urban infrastructure only

13. India's first 'Vertical Forest' residential building was inaugurated in which city?

A) Mumbai

B) Bengaluru

C) Hyderabad

D) Gurugram

14. What is the main objective of the 'National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm' (NMEOP)?

A) To promote import of edible oils

B) To increase domestic production of palm oil

C) To reduce cultivation of oilseeds

D) To subsidize processed edible oils

15. The 'Startup India Seed Fund Scheme' was launched to provide financial assistance to startups at which stage of their development?

A) Growth stage

B) Late stage

C) Seed stage

D) Maturity stage

16. Which Indian state launched the 'Poshan Maah' campaign in September 2023 to address malnutrition?

A) Maharashtra

B) Rajasthan

C) Madhya Pradesh

D) Uttar Pradesh

17. The 'Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission' (ABDM) aims to create a seamless digital health ecosystem. What is a key feature of this mission?

A) Mandatory registration for all citizens

B) Creation of Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA)

C) Exclusive focus on government hospitals

D) Limited to urban areas

18. What is the primary goal of the 'National Education Policy 2020' regarding vocational education integration?

A) To make vocational education optional

B) To integrate vocational education from the secondary school level

C) To establish separate vocational schools

D) To focus vocational training only for dropouts

19. The 'National Rail Vikas Yojana' (NRVY) aims to augment rail infrastructure. What is a key component of this scheme?

A) High-speed rail corridors

B) Doubling of Golden Quadrilateral and Diagonal lines

C) Development of metro rail networks

D) Electrification of all railway lines

20. Which Indian city is developing the country's first 'Smart City' project focused on sustainable transportation and integrated mobility solutions?

A) Ahmedabad

B) Nagpur

C) Bhubaneswar

D) Kochi

21. 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?

A) Industrial pollution control

B) Biodiversity conservation

C) Water quality monitoring

D) Afforestation along riverbanks

22. India's first 'Night Sky Sanctuary' is being established in which region of Ladakh?

A) Nubra Valley

B) Pangong Tso

C) Hanle

D) Khardung La

23. What is the primary aim of the 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana'?

A) Providing direct income support to farmers

B) Promoting crop diversification

C) Developing food processing infrastructure

D) Ensuring minimum support price for all crops

24. 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?

A) Decrease in out-of-pocket expenditure

B) Increase in out-of-pocket expenditure

C) Stagnation of government health spending

D) Shift towards private sector dominance

25. Which Indian state launched the 'Jagananna Vidya Deevena' scheme to provide financial assistance for higher education to poor students?

A) Telangana

B) Andhra Pradesh

C) Tamil Nadu

D) Karnataka

26. The 'AGNI Prime' missile, successfully tested by India, is a new generation of what type of missile?

A) Surface-to-Air Missile

B) Anti-Tank Guided Missile

C) Ballistic Missile

D) Cruise Missile

27. What is the objective of the 'National Curriculum Framework' (NCF) for School Education, a significant policy shift discussed in 2023?

A) Standardizing textbooks across all boards

B) Implementing a competency-based education system

C) Increasing the duration of schooling

D) Focusing solely on STEM subjects

28. India's first International Maritime Heritage Complex is being developed in which state?

A) Goa

B) Gujarat

C) Kerala

D) Odisha

29. The 'e-Sanjeevani' platform, a telemedicine service, has seen significant expansion in its reach across India. What is its primary function?

A) Providing online education

B) Facilitating remote medical consultations

C) Managing digital health records

D) Tracking disease outbreaks

30. Which Indian river was the focus of the 'Namami Gange Programme' aimed at rejuvenation and conservation?

A) Yamuna

B) Brahmaputra

C) Ganga

D) Godavari

31. The 'Mission LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, championed by India, encourages individuals and communities to adopt what kind of lifestyle?

A) Sustainable

B) Digital

C) Consumerist

D) Industrial

32. 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?

A) Cybersecurity and data protection

B) E-commerce regulations

C) Social media content moderation

D) Artificial intelligence ethics

33. Which Indian state launched the 'Chief Minister's Solar Rooftop Project' in 2023 to promote renewable energy adoption?

A) Gujarat

B) Maharashtra

C) Rajasthan

D) Haryana

34. 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?

A) Achieve 10% logistics cost as % of GDP

B) Reduce logistics cost to 8% of GDP

C) Reduce logistics cost to 7% of GDP

D) Reduce logistics cost to 5% of GDP

35. What is the primary objective of the 'PM-PRANAM' scheme, which garnered attention in late 2023?

A) Promoting organic farming

B) Reducing chemical fertilizer use

C) Enhancing crop insurance

D) Improving irrigation facilities

36. The 'Swachh Survekshan 2023' report, released in early 2024, recognized which city as the cleanest city in India for the seventh consecutive time?

A) Surat

B) Mysuru

C) Indore

D) Chandigarh

37. Which initiative, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, focuses on improving maternal and child health outcomes through technology?

A) POSHAN Abhiyaan

B) Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

C) e-Sanad

D) eVIN

38. India's first Centre of Excellence for Research & Development of Drones was inaugurated in which city in December 2023?

A) Bengaluru

B) Chennai

C) Hyderabad

D) Pune

39. 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?

A) 2024

B) 2025

C) 2026

D) 2027

40. Which Indian state successfully piloted the 'e-RUPI' digital voucher system for direct benefit transfer in the education sector?

A) Himachal Pradesh

B) Uttarakhand

C) Sikkim

D) Arunachal Pradesh

41. 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?

A) 2030

B) 2035

C) 2040

D) 2050

42. What is the name of the indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone developed by HAL, which received significant attention in late 2023?

A) Rustom-2

B) Nishant

C) Lakshya

D) Hansa-NG

43. The 'PM-VIKAS' scheme, recently in news, aims to support traditional artisans and craftspeople in which sector?

A) Textiles

B) Handicrafts

C) Food processing

D) Construction

44. Which Indian state celebrated the 'Onam' festival with renewed vigor in September 2023, marking a significant cultural event?

A) Tamil Nadu

B) Kerala

C) Karnataka

D) Andhra Pradesh

45. India's first 3D printed post office was inaugurated in which city in August 2023?

A) Chennai

B) Bengaluru

C) Mumbai

D) Kolkata

46. The 'Jan Dhan Darshak' app, launched recently, is a digital platform for citizens to access information related to what?

A) Healthcare services

B) Financial inclusion

C) Educational institutions

D) Agricultural schemes

47. Which Indian city was recognized as the 'Best Living City' in the 2023 Skoch Awards for its sustainable development initiatives?

A) Bengaluru

B) Hyderabad

C) Bhopal

D) Indore

48. The 'G20 Summit 2023' was hosted by India in New Delhi. Which new bloc was admitted as a permanent member during this summit?

A) ASEAN

B) African Union

C) European Union

D) BRICS

49. What is the name of the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) first space-based solar observatory launched in September 2023?

A) Aditya-L1

B) Chandrayaan-3

C) Mangalyaan-2

D) NISAR

50. The 'Operation Ajay' was launched by India in October 2023 to evacuate its citizens from which conflict-torn country?

A) Ukraine

B) Sudan

C) Israel

D) Yemen

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