Current Affairs 2024 - Part 7 (50 Questions)

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Question 1 of 50

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Which type of ecosystem does the Digital Blueprint seek to create?

Licence-based ecosystem Technology-enabled business ecosystem Manual governance ecosystem Closed administrative ecosystem

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Question 2 of 50

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Which principle is central to India's digital governance reforms?

Paper-first governance Digital-first governance Physical documentation Manual approvals

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Question 3 of 50

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Updated income tax returns are permitted even after reassessment with an additional tax of:

10% 8% 5% 15%

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Question 4 of 50

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The Government's customs reform strategy is primarily based on:

Trust-based customs systems State-wise customs licensing Physical verification of every consignment Manual documentation

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Question 5 of 50

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Till September 2025, how many corporate debtors had been rescued under the IBC?

3,265 4,865 3,865 2,865

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Question 6 of 50

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Digital governance helps businesses primarily by:

Increasing licensing fees Eliminating private enterprises Increasing compliance burden Simplifying interactions with government agencies

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Question 7 of 50

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Which of the following best describes India's digital reform strategy?

Paper-based administration Technology-enabled governance with simplified compliance Manual inspections only Offline licensing system

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Question 8 of 50

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Approximately how many filings were made on MCA21 during 2021–2025?

5.84 crore 3.84 crore 2.84 crore 4.84 crore

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Question 9 of 50

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The remaining provisions in the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025 primarily aim to improve:

Capital markets Export promotion Ease of Living Digital payments

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Question 10 of 50

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Which statement best reflects the Digital Blueprint?

Digital governance discourages businesses. Digital governance increases regulatory burden. Digital governance strengthens transparency and efficiency. Digital governance replaces economic reforms.

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Question 11 of 50

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MCA21 ensures information security by complying with:

ISO 27001 ISO 45001 ISO 14001 ISO 9001

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Question 12 of 50

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Out of the 355 provisions in the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025, how many are proposed for decriminalisation?

250 355 288 183

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Question 13 of 50

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Digital public services are designed to promote:

Accountability Efficiency All of the above Transparency

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Question 14 of 50

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Integrated assessment and penalty orders provide relief by reducing the mandatory pre-deposit from:

30% to 20% 15% to 5% 25% to 15% 20% to 10%

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Question 15 of 50

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As of 12 February 2026, the Udyam Portal had facilitated over:

8.71 crore registrations 6.71 crore registrations 7.71 crore registrations 5.71 crore registrations

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Question 16 of 50

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A major outcome of digital reforms is:

Increased transparency Increased procedural complexity Reduced accessibility Reduced efficiency

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Question 17 of 50

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The long-term vision behind India's digital governance reforms is to:

Reduce internet penetration Build a competitive, transparent and digitally empowered economy Restrict digital innovation Increase manual compliance

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Question 18 of 50

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Technology-driven governance mainly improves:

Public trust Investor confidence Administrative efficiency All of the above

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Question 19 of 50

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Out of the rescued corporate debtors, how many were resolved through approved resolution plans?

1,700 1,100 1,500 1,300

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Question 20 of 50

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The Udyam Registration Portal is primarily meant for:

MSMEs Farmers Universities Banks

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Question 21 of 50

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Digital reforms primarily encourage:

Entrepreneurship Innovation All of the above Investment

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Question 22 of 50

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Technical penalties under the new framework have largely been converted into:

Community service Fees Criminal prosecution Licence suspension

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Question 23 of 50

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According to the PIB document, Udyam registrations have supported approximately:

23.97 crore jobs 38.97 crore jobs 33.97 crore jobs 28.97 crore jobs

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Question 24 of 50

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The primary objective of India's Digital Blueprint for Ease of Doing Business is to:

Restrict digital services Build a transparent, technology-driven and efficient business ecosystem Replace all State Governments Increase paperwork in governance

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Question 25 of 50

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Which of the following is a key feature of digital governance?

Offline-only applications Paper-based approvals Manual record keeping Technology-enabled public services

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Question 26 of 50

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Approximately what percentage of MCA21 helpdesk tickets were successfully resolved?

100% 94% 90% 98%

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Question 27 of 50

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Digital systems improve governance primarily through:

All of the above Real-time monitoring Online service delivery Automation

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Question 28 of 50

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Digital transformation contributes to business growth mainly by:

Increasing procedural delays Restricting innovation Simplifying regulatory compliance Reducing internet access

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Question 29 of 50

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Immunity from penalty and prosecution has been extended from underreporting to:

Transfer pricing GST evasion Misreporting Tax avoidance

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Question 30 of 50

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of digital governance?

Speed Accountability Transparency Manual file movement

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Question 31 of 50

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The primary objective of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is:

Promoting exports Nationalising private companies Rescuing corporate debtors in distress Increasing corporate taxation

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Question 32 of 50

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Digital governance contributes directly to:

Ease of Living All of the above Ease of Doing Business Better public service delivery

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Question 33 of 50

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The combined objective of the regulatory reforms discussed in this section is to:

Reduce regulatory friction while preserving accountability Restrict foreign investment Increase procedural complexity Reduce transparency

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Question 34 of 50

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One important benefit of digital integration is:

Better coordination among government departments Higher compliance burden Slower approvals Increased paperwork

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Question 35 of 50

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Under the revised prosecution framework, the maximum simple imprisonment is:

One year Six months Two years Five years

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Question 36 of 50

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of MCA21 Version 3?

e-Scrutiny Manual file verification e-Adjudication Compliance Management System

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Question 37 of 50

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During FY 2025–26 (up to 31 January 2026), approximately how many helpdesk tickets were raised on MCA21?

4,16,877 3,16,877 2,16,877 5,16,877

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Question 38 of 50

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The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 comprises how many provisions?

400 300 255 355

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Question 39 of 50

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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted in:

2014 2016 2017 2015

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Question 40 of 50

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The Udyam Registration Portal integrates directly with:

UIDAI and RBI SEBI and IRDAI NPCI and NABARD CBDT and GSTN

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Question 41 of 50

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The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 decriminalised how many provisions?

120 183 288 150

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Question 42 of 50

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The primary objective of SEBI's recent regulatory reforms is to:

Increase compliance burden Increase litigation Simplify regulations and improve transparency Restrict market participation

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Question 43 of 50

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The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 amended provisions across how many Acts?

28 50 35 42

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Question 44 of 50

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MCA21 Version 3 has been providing end-to-end registry and incorporation-related services since:

2010 2004 2006 2014

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Question 45 of 50

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The Jan Vishwas reforms reflect the Government's commitment to which governance philosophy?

Minimum Government, Maximum Governance Vocal for Local Cooperative Federalism Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas

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Question 46 of 50

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Which offence has been decriminalised under the rationalisation measures?

Smuggling Production of counterfeit currency Money laundering Non-production of books and TDS on payments in kind

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Question 47 of 50

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Digital governance primarily improves Ease of Doing Business by:

Reducing physical interface between citizens and government Increasing manual verification Increasing paperwork Eliminating online services

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Question 48 of 50

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Which of the following is a major advantage of digital platforms for businesses?

Better service delivery Faster approvals All of the above Reduced processing time

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Question 49 of 50

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The Digital Blueprint aims to strengthen India's position as:

A cash-only economy A technology-enabled investment destination A closed economy An import-dependent economy

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Question 50 of 50

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Retrospective immunity for non-disclosure of foreign assets below ₹20 lakh is effective from:

1 January 2025 1 April 2024 1 July 2024 1 October 2024

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