Current Affairs Questions and Answers
Q.1 When was the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) launched?
(A) 2018
(B) 2020
(C) 2022
(D) 2024
Answer
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) was launched in September 2018.
Q.2 Which mission was launched on the occasion of the 150th foundation day of the Indian Meteorological Department?
(A) Mission Mausam
(B) Mausam Vigyan Mission
(C) Bharat Mausam Mission
(D) Mausam Bharat Mission
Answer
(A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Mission Mausam’ on the occasion of the 150th foundation day of the Indian Meteorological Department on January 14. Mission Mausam aims to develop advanced weather monitoring technologies. PM releases coin commemorating 150 years of the Meteorological Department and ‘IMD Vision-2047’ document, addressing climate change forecasting, management, and planning.
Q.3 Which state has become the 34th state to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPM-JAY)?
(A) New Delhi
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Odisha
(D) Bihar
Answer
(C) Odisha became the 34th state or union territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPM-JAY).
Q.4 What is India’s total installed capacity of renewable energy in the year 2024?
(A) 160 GW
(B) 180.80 GW
(C) 190 GW
(D) 209.44 GW
Answer
(B) India’s total installed renewable energy capacity is projected to increase to 209.44 gigawatt (GW) by December 2024, from 180.80 GW in December 2023.
Q.5 How many countries’ teams participated in the Kho-Kho World Cup 2025 held in India?
(A) 24
(B) 25
(C) 26
(D) 22
Answer
(A) 21 men’s and 20 women’s teams from 24 countries will participate in the first Kho Kho World Cup in India.