Current Affairs 2024 - Part 8 (40 Questions)

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Question 1 of 40

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Since its launch, NSWS has granted over:

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

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Question 2 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 Increase compliance burden Increase transport costs Restrict freight movement

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Question 3 of 40

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The National Single Window System integrates approval processes across:

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

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Question 4 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti mainly promotes:

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

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Question 5 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti aims to integrate infrastructure planning through a:

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

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Question 6 of 40

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PARIVESH 3.0 primarily deals with:

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

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Question 7 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 8 of 40

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Uttar Pradesh reduced labour compliance requirements by approximately:

50% 40% 30% 20%

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Question 9 of 40

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

Five Six Eight Seven

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Question 10 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 11 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti promotes coordination among:

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

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Question 12 of 40

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Which initiative complements PM Gati Shakti by reducing logistics costs?

Digital India National Logistics Policy PM Kisan Startup India

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Question 13 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti improves coordination through:

Offline approvals Shared digital data layers Paper maps Manual surveys only

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Question 14 of 40

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The principal objective of BRAP is to:

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

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Question 15 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti supports India's vision of becoming:

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

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Question 16 of 40

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

DPIIT RBI Ministry of Finance NITI Aayog

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Question 17 of 40

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

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

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Question 18 of 40

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Which ministry coordinates the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan?

Ministry of Home Affairs DPIIT Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Finance

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Question 19 of 40

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

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

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Question 20 of 40

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Under BRAP 2024, Kerala was categorised as:

Top Performer Aspirer Achiever Fast Mover

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Question 21 of 40

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PARIVESH stands for:

Public Approval for Industrial Ventures and Environmental Safety Hub 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

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Question 22 of 40

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

2013 2014 2016 2015

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Question 23 of 40

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

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

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Question 24 of 40

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Reduced logistics costs improve India's:

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

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Question 25 of 40

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

All of the above Roads Ports and Airports Railways

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Question 26 of 40

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Efficient logistics primarily contributes to:

Industrial growth Export competitiveness Investment attraction All of the above

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Question 27 of 40

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NSWS provides access to approximately how many Central approvals?

598 798 498 698

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Question 28 of 40

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The primary objective of PM Gati Shakti is to:

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

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Question 29 of 40

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

2019 2020 2021 2022

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Question 30 of 40

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Uttar Pradesh accelerated land administration by making transactions approximately:

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

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Question 31 of 40

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Which technology forms the foundation of PM Gati Shakti planning?

Cryptocurrency Blockchain Quantum Computing GIS Mapping

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Question 32 of 40

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

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

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Question 33 of 40

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BRAP 2026 was formally rolled out on:

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

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Question 34 of 40

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Which of the following features is available in PARIVESH 3.0?

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

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Question 35 of 40

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GPDP stands for:

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

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Question 36 of 40

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PM Gati Shakti particularly supports the development of:

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

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Question 37 of 40

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The e-Gram SWARAJ Portal mainly supports:

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

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Question 38 of 40

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Better logistics infrastructure directly benefits:

Manufacturers MSMEs All of the above Exporters

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Question 39 of 40

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Integrated infrastructure planning helps in reducing:

Project duplication Cost overruns Time overruns All of the above

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Question 40 of 40

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The National Logistics Policy primarily aims to:

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

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