1. The United Nations has emphasized increasing climate adaptation financing for developing countries. By 2030, the estimated annual requirement is: A. $100 billionB. $150 billionC. $300 billionD. $500 billion Answer: C. $300 billion 2. India aims to reduce logistics costs to approximately what percentage of GDP under the National Logistics Policy? A. 12%B. 10%C. 8%D….
🌍 International Affairs • G20 Financial Stability Dialogue Updates Finance ministers and central bank governors held consultations to address global debt vulnerabilities and inflation management. Developing economies highlighted rising external debt stress and currency volatility. Multilateral institutions emphasized strengthening sovereign debt restructuring frameworks. • UN Climate Adaptation Financing Push The United Nations renewed pressure on…
1. The National Urban Mobility Enhancement Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet aims to reduce urban transport emissions by what percentage by 2030? A. 10%B. 15%C. 25%D. 40%Answer: C. 25% 2. The “Grameen Digital Saksharta Drive 2.0” aims to provide digital literacy to how many rural citizens? A. 1 croreB. 2 croreC. 3 croreD. 5…
🇮🇳 National Affairs • Union Cabinet approves National Urban Mobility Enhancement Scheme Focus: Electric buses, integrated ticketing, and metro expansion in Tier-2 cities. Financial outlay: ₹38,500 crore for 2026–2031. Target: Reduce urban transport emissions by 25% by 2030. • Ministry of Rural Development launches “Grameen Digital Saksharta Drive 2.0” Aim: Digital literacy training for 3…
1. The Green Climate Fund approved USD 2.4 billion primarily for which purpose? A. Space exploration fundingB. Climate adaptation and resilience projectsC. Nuclear energy expansionD. Cryptocurrency regulation Answer: B. Climate adaptation and resilience projects 2. India and France defence discussions in Paris focused on joint development of: A. Ballistic missile shieldsB. Fighter jet engine technologyC….
🌍 International Affairs 🔹 Global Climate Adaptation Fund Expansion The Green Climate Fund approved USD 2.4 billion for climate adaptation projects. Beneficiary regions include South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Pacific Island nations. Focus areas: coastal protection, drought-resistant agriculture, and climate-resilient infrastructure. India welcomed the decision as it strengthens climate financing support for developing countries. 🔹…
1. The expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) announced by the Government of India primarily aims to benefit which sector? A. Defence manufacturingB. Agricultural supply chain and farmer servicesC. Tourism promotionD. Film production Answer: B. Agricultural supply chain and farmer services 2. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India aims to produce how much green…
🇮🇳 National News & Government Initiatives Union Government expands Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) integration Ministry of Electronics & IT announced expansion of digital public infrastructure to include agriculture supply chain platforms. Aim: improve farmer access to credit, insurance, and market prices. DPI ecosystem already includes Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker and ONDC. National Green Hydrogen Mission receives…
Q1. India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is primarily aimed at: A. Increasing defence exportsB. Enhancing digital governance and financial inclusionC. Promoting private banking monopoliesD. Reducing internet usage ✅ Answer: BEnhancing digital governance and financial inclusion. Q2. The total number of Aadhaar IDs issued in India has crossed approximately: A. 90 croreB. 110 croreC. 135 croreD….
🇮🇳 National Affairs 🔹 Digital Governance & Infrastructure The Government of India continues expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) platforms to enhance financial inclusion and service delivery. Over 1.35 billion Aadhaar IDs are now issued, strengthening direct benefit transfer (DBT) efficiency. UPI monthly transaction volume crossed ₹20 lakh crore, reaffirming India’s global leadership in real-time…
