Q.1) What is the transaction amount limit for which incentives will be provided under the UPI incentive scheme?
[a] Payments above ₹5,000
[b] Payments up to ₹2,000
[c] Payments up to ₹1,000
[d] Payments exceeding ₹10,000
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Answer: [b] Payments up to ₹2,000
Explanation:
Union Cabinet has approved an incentive scheme of ₹1,500 crore for promoting BHIM-Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions for fiscal year 2024–25. This scheme focuses on encouraging small-value Person to Merchant (P2M) transactions of amounts less than ₹2,000, aiming to boost digital payments and reduce transaction costs for stakeholders in UPI ecosystem.
Q.2) The Revised NPDD aims to modernize and expand which sector in India?
[a] Fisheries Sector
[b] Agriculture Sector
[c] Dairy Sector
[d] Textile Industry
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Answer: [c] Dairy Sector
Explanation:
Union Cabinet has approved Revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD) with a total financial outlay of ₹2,790 crore for period of 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021–22 to 2025–26). This scheme, classified as a Central Sector Scheme, has been enhanced with an additional ₹1,000 crore allocation to strengthen and modernize India’s dairy sector. The program aims to upgrade and expand dairy infrastructure to improve milk production, processing, and distribution. It focuses on increasing the productivity of dairy animals through better breeding, feeding, and veterinary services.
Q.3) According to the RBI report, which regions have now overtaken Gulf nations as the top contributors to India’s remittances?
[a] Africa and Latin America
[b] United States and United Kingdom
[c] Gulf countries and Southeast Asia
[d] China and Japan
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Answer: [b] United States and United Kingdom
Explanation:
Report by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) titled ‘Changing Dynamics of India’s Remittances – Insights from the Sixth Round of India’s Remittances Survey’ highlights a shift in India’s remittance sources. Advanced economies like the United States and the United Kingdom have now surpassed Gulf nations as the leading contributors to remittances in India. Previously, Gulf nations were the dominant contributors due to the large number of Indian workers in the region. Now, remittances from advanced economies, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, have increased, reflecting a growing trend of high-skilled Indian migrants working in these countries.
Q.4) Who has been named the Goodwill Ambassador of VISION 2020 India, an initiative aimed at eliminating avoidable blindness?
[a] Sunil Gavaskar
[b] Sachin Tendulkar
[c] Krishnamachari Srikkanth
[d] Rahul Dravid
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Answer: [c] Krishnamachari Srikkanth
Explanation:
Krishnamachari Srikkanth, former Indian cricket captain and batsman, has been appointed as Goodwill Ambassador of VISION 2020 India, a national initiative aimed at eradicating avoidable blindness.
Blindness remains a significant public health challenge in India, affecting approximately 4.8 million blind individuals and 70 million people with varying degrees of visual impairment. Over 80% of blindness and visual impairment cases are avoidable, indicating that timely diagnosis, preventive care, and accessible treatment can significantly reduce the prevalence of blindness.
Q.5) What is India’s rank in the global survey on free speech conducted by “The Future of Free Speech”?
[a] 10th
[b] 18th
[c] 24th
[d] 30th
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Answer: [c] 24th
Explanation:
India has been ranked 24th out of 33 countries in a global survey on free speech conducted by The Future of Free Speech, a U.S.-based independent think tank. The survey report, titled ‘Who in the World Supports Free Speech?’, examines attitudes toward free speech across different nations. India’s position at 24th highlights a moderate level of abstract support for free speech but reflects concerns regarding protection of controversial or unpopular speech.
Q.6) Which government department has partnered with WhatsApp to launch the ‘Scam Se Bacho’ campaign?
[a] Ministry of Finance
[b] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[c] Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
[d] Ministry of Home Affairs
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Answer: [c] Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
Explanation:
Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in partnership with Meta’s instant messaging app WhatsApp, has launched ‘Scam Se Bacho’ campaign to raise awareness about online scams, cyber fraud, and spam protection. This initiative aims to enhance digital safety awareness by leveraging WhatsApp’s extensive reach in India, where it has millions of daily users. By extending Meta’s existing safety campaign, this collaboration seeks to build a safer digital ecosystem and reduce cyber threats in India.