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Q1 · National current affairs · EASY
In January 2024, India launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme to provide recognition and support to traditional artisans and craftspeople. Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing this scheme?
Q2 · National current affairs · MEDIUM
The G20 Summit in September 2023 held in New Delhi resulted in the adoption of the 'New Delhi Leaders' Declaration'. Which of the following was a notable outcome of this summit? 1. African Union was admitted as a permanent member of G20 2. India handed over the G20 presidency to Brazil 3. Agreement on a Global Biofuels Alliance was announced Select the correct answer:
Q3 · National current affairs · EASY
In August 2023, India successfully conducted the Chandrayaan-3 mission with its lander 'Vikram' and rover 'Pragyan' making a soft landing on the Moon. At which location on the lunar surface did this landing take place?
Q4 · National current affairs · MEDIUM
In the Paris Olympics 2024, India won a total of six medals. Which of the following statements regarding India's performance is/are correct? 1. Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal 2. Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in javelin throw, defending his Tokyo 2020 title 3. The Indian men's hockey team won a bronze medal for the second consecutive Olympics
Q5 · National current affairs · HARD
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) was approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2024 for central government employees. Which of the following features correctly describes this scheme? 1. It guarantees 50% of the average basic pay drawn over the last 12 months before retirement as pension 2. It requires a minimum qualifying service of 25 years for full pension benefits 3. It will be optional for central government employees who can choose between NPS and UPS 4. The government contribution to UPS will be 18.5% of basic pay plus DA