1.Which Union Ministry announced a project to install Transponders in sea vessels.
A) Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
C) Ministry of Jal Shakti
D) Ministry of External Affairs
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Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Note: The correct answer is c) Ministry of Shipping. The Ministry of Shipping announced a project to install Transponders
in sea vessels to enhance safety and security measures in maritime activities. This initiative aims to improve monitoring
and management of vessel movements in Indian waters, thereby contributing to maritime safety and security.
2.Which state approved MSME (Facilitation of Establishment & Operation) Rules, 2023.
A) Assam
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Odisha
D) West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A. Assam
Note: The correct answer is a) Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh government approved the MSME (Facilitation of Establishment
& Operation) Rules, 2023, to streamline and facilitate the establishment and operation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs) in the state. These rules aim to create a conducive environment for MSMEs to thrive and contribute to the state’s
economic growth.
3.‘Mission Vatsalya’ which was seen in the news, is associated with which Union Ministry.
A) Ministry of Women and Child Development
B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: A. Ministry of Women and Child Development
Note: The correct answer is b) Ministry of Women and Child Development. Mission Vatsalya is associated with the
Ministry of Women and Child Development. It aims to provide care and support to orphaned and vulnerable children
across the country, ensuring their well-being and protection. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment
to safeguarding the rights and welfare of children in need of care and protection.
4.Which state has announced toe establish ‘CM Rise’ schools.
A) Gujarat
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Assam
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Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
Note: The correct answer is b) Rajasthan. The state of Rajasthan has announced plans to establish ‘CM Rise’ schools. These
schools aim to provide quality education and improve educational infrastructure across the state. This initiative reflects the
government’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for students and promoting academic excellence.
5.‘Price Stabilisation Fund’ is associated with which Union Ministry.
A) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
B) Ministry of Finance
C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D) Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: A. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Note: The correct answer is a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The Price Stabilisation Fund is managed by the
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It aims to stabilize the prices of agricultural commodities and ensure fair
returns to farmers while also protecting consumers from sudden price fluctuations in essential commodities.
6.‘Market Access Initiatives (MAI) Scheme’ is associated with which Union Ministry.
A) Ministry of MSME
B) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Note: The correct answer is b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Market Access Initiatives (MAI) Scheme is
implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It aims to enhance market access for Indian exporters in various
countries and promote India’s exports globally.
7.‘Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports’ Scheme is being implemented from which year.
A) 2006
B) 2016
C) 2018
D) 2020
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Correct Answer: B. 2016
Note: The correct answer is b) 2017. The Khelo India Scheme was launched in the year 2017 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs
and Sports, Government of India, with the aim of promoting sports and identifying sporting talent at the grassroots level.
8.Which state/UT launched the ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ app.
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Odisha
D) Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A. Assam
Note: The correct answer is b) Bihar. The ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ app was launched by the Bihar government as part
of its initiative to promote afforestation and environmental conservation. It aims to engage citizens in tree plantation
drives and raise awareness about the importance of preserving green cover.
9.Which Union Ministry launched the e-CARe portal.
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Ministry of External Affairs
C) Ministry of Defence
D) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Note: The correct answer is b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The e-CARe portal was launched by the
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to facilitate the online submission of applications for environmental
clearances. It aims to streamline the clearance process and promote transparency in environmental governance.
10.Study in India is a flagship program under the aegis of which Union Ministry.
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of External Affairs
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: A. Ministry of Education
Note: The correct answer is a) Ministry of Human Resource Development. The Study in India program is a flagship initiative
launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to attract foreign students to pursue higher education in Indian
universities and institutions. It aims to promote India as a preferred destination for higher education among international
students.
11.Which state/ UT launched the SC/ST (prevention of transfer of certain lands) (Amendment) Bill.
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Assam
D) Odisha
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Correct Answer: B. Karnataka
Note: The correct answer is c) Telangana. The SC/ST (Prevention of Transfer of Certain Lands) (Amendment) Bill was
launched by the state of Telangana. This bill aims to prevent the transfer of lands belonging to Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes to non-Scheduled Caste and non-Scheduled Tribe persons.
12.Tele MANAS helpline, the toll-free digital arm of which scheme.
A) District Mental Health Programme
B) Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme
C) District Tuberculosis Programme
D) National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly
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Correct Answer: A. District Mental Health Programme
Note: The correct answer is a) Ayushman Bharat. Tele MANAS helpline is the toll-free digital arm of the Ayushman
Bharat scheme. It provides mental health support and counseling services to individuals across India.
13.Which Union Ministry is set to launch ‘Ayushman Bhav programme’.
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Ministry of MSME
C) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D) Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Correct Answer: A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
ote: The correct answer is a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The ‘Ayushman Bhav programme’ is an initiative of
the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility and affordability for all citizens.
14.Which Ministry is associated with the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’.
A) Union Culture Ministry
B) Union Defence Ministry
C) Union Science and Technology Ministry
D) Union Rural Development Ministry
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Correct Answer: A. Union Culture Ministry
Note: The correct answer is b) Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ initiative is associated with
the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and focuses on the preservation and promotion of tribal heritage and culture in rural areas.
15.Which state has announced the Indira Gandhi free smartphone Yojana 2023.
A) Punjab
B) Rajasthan
C) Karnataka
D) Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: B. Rajasthan
Note: The correct answer is b) West Bengal. The Indira Gandhi Free Smartphone Yojana 2023 was announced by the government
of West Bengal, aimed at providing free smartphones to eligible beneficiaries.
16.Ramgarh Dam, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT.
A) Punjab
B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat
D) West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B. Rajasthan
Note: The correct answer is a) Rajasthan. Ramgarh Dam is located in the state of Rajasthan, serving as an important water
reservoir for irrigation and other purposes in the region.
17.What is the name of the new scheme launched to augment city bus operation by 10,000 e-buses on PPP model.
A) Bharat eBus Sewa
B) PM eBus Sewa
C) City eBus Sewa
D) Central eBus Sewa
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Correct Answer: B. PM eBus Sewa
Note: The correct answer is b) SURYA. The SURYA scheme aims to enhance city bus operations by introducing 10,000 electric
buses on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, contributing to sustainable urban mobility and reducing carbon emissions.
18.As per the ‘Mission Amrit Sarovar’, what is the target of Amrit Sarovars aimed to set up per district.
A) 10
B) 50
C) 75
D) 100
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Correct Answer: C. 75
Note: The correct answer is c) 10. The ‘Mission Amrit Sarovar’ aims to set up 10 Amrit Sarovars (water bodies) per district
to address water scarcity issues and ensure water security. These Sarovars will play a crucial role in water conservation
efforts and sustainable development at the district level.
19.Which state/UT recently launched a dedicated ‘Solid Waste Management Project’.
A) Kerala
B) Odisha
C) Jharkhand
D) West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A. Kerala
Note: The correct answer is d) Puducherry. The Puducherry government recently launched a dedicated ‘Solid Waste Management Project’
to address the challenges of waste management in the union territory. This initiative aims to promote sustainable waste management
practices and ensure environmental cleanliness across the region.
20.Which state launched the ‘Manav Sampada Portal’ to instill transparency in administrative procedures.
A) Bihar
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Note: The correct answer is c) Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh government recently launched the ‘Manav Sampada Portal’ to
promote transparency and efficiency in administrative procedures related to human resource management. This initiative aims
to streamline processes and ensure better governance in the state’s administrative affairs.
21.‘LAKHPATI DIDIs’ is envisaged under which mission.
A) National Rural Livelihood Mission
B) National Urban Livelihood Mission
C) National Health Mission
D) National Poshan Mission
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Correct Answer: A. National Rural Livelihood Mission
Note: The correct answer is b) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. The ‘LAKHPATI DIDIs’ initiative is part of the Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao (BBBP) mission aimed at empowering and incentivizing women to save for their future and enhance financial inclusion.
This initiative encourages women to become financially independent and secure their future through savings.
22.Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Awas Yojana, is associated with which state.
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
Note: The correct answer is d) Madhya Pradesh. The Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Awas Yojana is a housing scheme launched by
the Madhya Pradesh government aimed at providing affordable housing to families with girl children. Under this scheme,
financial assistance is provided to eligible families for the construction of houses.
23.Which Union Ministry released the ‘PM Daksh Portal’.
A) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Ministry of MSME
D) Ministry of Culture
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Correct Answer: A. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Note: The correct answer is c) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The ‘PM Daksh Portal’ was released
by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to provide skill training and employment opportunities to the
youth of the country.
24.Which city approved the ‘Aspirational City Scheme’ for 100 Most Backward Urban Areas.
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Assam
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Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Note: The correct answer is not a city but a program initiated by the Government of India. The ‘Aspirational City Scheme’ was
approved by the Government of India for 100 Most Backward Urban Areas across the country, aiming to uplift these areas by
providing them with necessary infrastructure and development initiatives.
25.Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of ‘critical care blocks’ in Chhattisgarh under which scheme.
A) PM-ABHIM
B) PM-ABHA
C) PM-Matru Vandana Yojana
D) PM-Matritva Yojana
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Correct Answer: A. PM-ABHIM
The Prime Minister dedicated important rail sector projects worth around ₹6,350 crore and laid the foundation stone of 50-bed each ‘
critical care blocks’ to be built in nine districts of Chhattisgarh.
The nine critical care blocks will be built under the Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) at
a cost of more than ₹210 crore. Prime Minister also distributed one lakh sickle cell counselling cards to the screened population
under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSAEM).
26.Which state is associated with the ‘Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas NYAY Yojana’.
A) Punjab
B) New Delhi
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C. Chhattisgarh
Note: The correct answer is (a) Madhya Pradesh. The ‘Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas NYAY Yojana’ is a housing scheme launched by
the Madhya Pradesh government to provide affordable housing to rural households in the state.
27.Which state launched a dedicated ‘Tourism Policy 2023’, and aums to attract ₹20,000-crore investments in 5 years.
A) Gujarat
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B. Tamil Nadu
Note: The correct answer is (c) Maharashtra. The state of Maharashtra launched the ‘Tourism Policy 2023’ with the objective of
attracting significant investments in the tourism sector over the next five years.
28.Which Union Ministry launched ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD modules ‘.
A) Ministry of MSME
B) Ministry of Education
C) Ministry of Electronics and IT
D) Ministry of External Affairs
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Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Education
Note: The correct answer is (d) Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs launched the ‘CRIIIO 4
GOOD modules’ to promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives among companies, emphasizing social welfare and
community development.
29.Which Union Ministry released ‘UMMEED’ guidelines.
A) Ministry of MSME
B) Ministry of Finance
C) Ministry of Education
D) Ministry of Minority Affairs
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Correct Answer: C. Ministry of Education
Note: The correct answer is (c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The ‘UMMEED’ guidelines were released by the Ministry
of Health and Family Welfare to provide guidance for the management of children with Developmental Disabilities and Delay
through Early Identification and Intervention.
30.‘Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana’ is associated with which state/UT.
A) West Bengal
B) Maharashtra
C) Assam
D) Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B. Maharashtra
Note: The correct answer is (a) Maharashtra. The ‘Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana’ is a scheme launched by the
Maharashtra state government to provide financial assistance to farmers for agricultural purposes.