Current Affairs 2024 - Part 8 (40 Questions)

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Question 1 of 40

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NSWS provides access to approximately how many Central approvals?

598 498 698 798

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Question 2 of 40

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The National Logistics Policy primarily aims to:

Increase freight costs Improve logistics efficiency and competitiveness Restrict exports Increase customs duties

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Question 3 of 40

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The e-Gram SWARAJ Portal mainly supports:

Income tax filing Railway ticket booking Stock trading Gram Panchayat planning and monitoring

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Question 4 of 40

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The National Single Window System provides access to approximately how many State approvals?

6,435 5,435 7,435 8,435

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Question 5 of 40

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Better logistics infrastructure directly benefits:

Manufacturers Exporters All of the above MSMEs

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Question 6 of 40

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Under BRAP reforms, Uttar Pradesh achieved:

334 reforms across 20 areas 534 reforms across 30 areas 434 reforms across 25 areas 234 reforms across 15 areas

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Question 7 of 40

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The principal objective of BRAP is to:

Increase documentation requirements Compare State regulatory systems and reduce compliance burdens Centralise all State laws Increase regulatory burden

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Question 8 of 40

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Which of the following sectors is integrated under PM Gati Shakti?

Railways Roads Ports and Airports All of the above

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Question 9 of 40

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According to the PIB document, Uttar Pradesh achieved business registration in as little as:

15 minutes 60 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes

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Question 10 of 40

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Which of the following is a major focus area under PM Gati Shakti?

Last-mile connectivity Integrated planning Multimodal transport All of the above

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Question 11 of 40

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Till 2026, how many editions of BRAP had been completed?

Five Six Seven Eight

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Question 12 of 40

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PARIVESH 3.0 primarily deals with:

Company incorporation GST registration Customs duty payments Environmental clearances and post-approval compliance

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Question 13 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP) was launched in:

2021 2022 2020 2019

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Question 14 of 40

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Uttar Pradesh accelerated land administration by making transactions approximately:

25% faster 40% faster 60% faster 50% faster

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Question 15 of 40

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Under BRAP 2024, Kerala was categorised as:

Achiever Aspirer Fast Mover Top Performer

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Question 16 of 40

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GPDP stands for:

Gram Public Distribution Programme General Public Development Programme Gram Panchayat Development Plan Government Planning Data Portal

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Question 17 of 40

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Since its launch, NSWS has granted over:

8,29,750 approvals 5 lakh approvals 7.25 lakh approvals 6.5 lakh approvals

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Question 18 of 40

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Which ministry coordinates the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan?

Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Home Affairs Ministry of Finance DPIIT

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Question 19 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti aims to integrate infrastructure planning through a:

Paper-based approval system Offline project monitoring system GIS-based digital platform Manual departmental process

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Question 20 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti particularly supports the development of:

Manual planning systems Multimodal logistics infrastructure Traditional paperwork Cash-based transactions

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Question 21 of 40

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One of the major expected outcomes of PM Gati Shakti is:

Faster infrastructure implementation Reduced industrial growth Higher logistics costs Increased regulatory burden

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Question 22 of 40

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The District Business Reform Action Plan (D-BRAP) has been launched by:

DPIIT RBI NITI Aayog Ministry of Finance

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Question 23 of 40

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The combined objective of PM Gati Shakti and the National Logistics Policy is to:

Build an integrated, efficient and globally competitive logistics ecosystem Restrict freight movement Increase transport costs Increase compliance burden

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Question 24 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti promotes coordination among:

Private Companies only Central Ministries, States and Infrastructure Agencies Only Central Ministries Only State Governments

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Question 25 of 40

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Which of the following features is available in PARIVESH 3.0?

AI-enabled support Afforestation land banks Inter-ministerial dashboards All of the above

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Question 26 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti supports India's vision of becoming:

A paper-based governance system An import-only economy A logistics-efficient global economy A closed economy

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Question 27 of 40

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Uttar Pradesh reduced labour compliance requirements by approximately:

40% 20% 30% 50%

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Question 28 of 40

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The primary objective of PM Gati Shakti is to:

Increase project delays Reduce exports Improve multimodal connectivity and reduce logistics costs Increase import dependency

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Question 29 of 40

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PARIVESH stands for:

Proactive Regulatory Interface for Environmental Services Hub Public Resource Integration for Environmental Sustainability Hub Pro-Active and Responsive Facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single Window Hub Public Approval for Industrial Ventures and Environmental Safety Hub

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Question 30 of 40

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The National Single Window System integrates approval processes across:

36 Central Departments and 36 States 28 Central Departments and 28 States 30 Central Departments and 30 States 32 Central Departments and 32 State Governments

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Question 31 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti mainly promotes:

Integrated infrastructure development Silo-based planning Manual coordination Isolated departmental functioning

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Question 32 of 40

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Integrated infrastructure planning helps in reducing:

Time overruns Project duplication Cost overruns All of the above

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Question 33 of 40

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Which initiative complements PM Gati Shakti by reducing logistics costs?

National Logistics Policy PM Kisan Startup India Digital India

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Question 34 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti improves coordination through:

Manual surveys only Shared digital data layers Offline approvals Paper maps

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Question 35 of 40

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The Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) has been implemented since:

2016 2015 2013 2014

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Question 36 of 40

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BRAP 2026 was formally rolled out on:

2 October 2025 26 January 2026 15 August 2025 11 November 2025

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Question 37 of 40

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Efficient logistics primarily contributes to:

Export competitiveness Industrial growth Investment attraction All of the above

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Question 38 of 40

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The National Single Window System (NSWS) is primarily designed to:

Collect direct taxes Regulate stock exchanges Issue passports Guide businesses in identifying and applying for approvals

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Question 39 of 40

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Reduced logistics costs improve India's:

Global competitiveness All of the above Export performance Ease of Doing Business

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Question 40 of 40

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Which technology forms the foundation of PM Gati Shakti planning?

Quantum Computing Blockchain Cryptocurrency GIS Mapping

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