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What is the total amount allocated for pensions in the fiscal year 2024-25?

  • ₹1,24,638 crore
  • ₹2,39,612 crore (correct)
  • ₹4,54,773 crore
  • ₹1,46,819 crore

    • What is the projected tax revenue (Net to Centre) for the fiscal year 2024-25?

  • ₹9,50,246 crore
  • ₹26,01,574 crore (correct)
  • ₹44,90,486 crore
  • ₹3,99,701 crore

    • Which sector has the highest earmarked allocation for expenditure in the fiscal year 2024-25?

  • Defence: ₹4,54,773 crore (correct)
  • Health: ₹90,171 crore
  • Education: ₹1,24,638 crore
  • Agriculture and Allied Activities: ₹1,46,819 crore

    • What is the total expenditure in the Revised Estimates (RE) for 2023-24?

    <p>₹44,90,486 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much is allocated for food subsidies in the fiscal year 2024-25?

    <p>₹2,05,250 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What amount is allocated for interest payments in the fiscal year 2024-25?

    <p>₹11,90,440 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which allocation specifically aims to support the agriculture and allied sectors?

    <p>₹1,46,819 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the capital receipts for the fiscal year 2024-25?

    <p>Recovery of loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which filmmaker is associated with the film 'The Zone of Interest'?

    <p>Savanah Leaf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rank did India achieve in the Henley Passport Index 2024?

    <p>85th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country enjoys visa-free access to the most countries according to the current rankings?

    <p>Maldives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant trend does the Henley Passport Index highlight regarding global mobility?

    <p>The growth in global mobility over the last two decades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which film is directed by Christopher Nolan?

    <p>Oppenheimer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many countries provided visa-free access in the year 2006?

    <p>58</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The United States moved up to what position in the Henley Passport Index 2024?

    <p>6th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which film is NOT mentioned as a documentary?

    <p>The Zone of Interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is recognized as the Architect of Modern India?

    <p>PV Narasimha Rao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major achievement of PV Narasimha Rao during his tenure as Prime Minister?

    <p>Averting a financial crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which accolade did P.V. Narasimha Rao receive for his contributions?

    <p>Bharat Ratna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries rank higher than India in cancer incidence according to GLOBOCAN estimates for 2020?

    <p>China and the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach did PV Narasimha Rao take to enhance India's global competitiveness?

    <p>Encouraging economic liberalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agricultural scientist is recognized alongside PV Narasimha Rao for contributions to India?

    <p>MS Swaminathan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the initiatives launched by Modi regarding agriculture?

    <p>To alleviate farmer distress and improve productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During PM Modi's visit to UAE, what was a key aspect of the discussions with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan?

    <p>Strengthening bilateral relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which card system is associated with the domestic financial technology initiative discussed?

    <p>JAYWAN card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event did Prime Minister Modi attend in 2024 that highlights India's global significance?

    <p>World Government Summit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change in the economy occurred during the early 1990s in India?

    <p>Economic liberalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title is attributed to Dr. MS Swaminathan in the context of India's agricultural revolution?

    <p>Father of the Green Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dr. MS Swaminathan's work impact India's food production?

    <p>Enhanced self-sufficiency in food production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Modi's keynote address at the World Government Summit emphasize about India?

    <p>Role in shaping global governance and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has MS Swaminathan's contributions led to in terms of global agricultural reforms?

    <p>Inspiration for agricultural reforms globally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the strongest passport according to the content?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of financial technology is summarized in the context of Modi’s initiatives?

    <p>Enhancing digital payments for farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a key aspect of France's international relations?

    <p>Soft power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant development occurred during the Prime Minister’s visit?

    <p>Inauguration of the world's highest railway bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height of the new railway bridge over the Chenab River?

    <p>359 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the bridge over the Chenab River?

    <p>Connecting Kashmir valley with Jammu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much travel time is expected to be reduced between Katra and Srinagar due to the bridge?

    <p>Five hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following players was included in the IPL’s all-time greatest team selection panel?

    <p>Wasim Akram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How tall is the new railway bridge compared to the Eiffel Tower?

    <p>Taller by 35 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for not presenting the Economic Survey this year?

    <p>Potential politicization due to the election context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following members was designated as a full-time member of the Sixteenth Finance Commission?

    <p>Smt. Annie George Mathew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission?

    <p>Shri Arvind Panagariya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the alternative report released by the Ministry of Finance?

    <p>Indian Economy – A Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the interim budget, known as a vote-on-account, scheduled to be presented?

    <p>February 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of member is Dr.Soumya Kanti Ghosh in the Sixteenth Finance Commission?

    <p>Part-time member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role did Shri Ajay Narayan Jha hold before becoming a member of the Sixteenth Finance Commission?

    <p>Secretary of Expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is expected to occur after the general elections in terms of the Economic Survey?

    <p>It is expected to be presented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Content of Document

    • Monthly current affairs capsule for February 2024
    • Contains various topics like banking, economy, business, international affairs, national affairs, state affairs, schemes, committees, agreements, sports, summits and conferences, ranks, important days, defence, awards, science and technology, space research, and more
    • Details on Filmfare Awards 2024 winners
    • Details on Australian Open 2024 winners
    • Finance Ministry issues 'Indian Economy - A Review' report
    • Government appoints key members of the 16th Finance Commission
    • Union Budget 2024 details
    • Additional mandates for the commission.
    • Specific ministries' allocations
    • Transfer of Resources to States and Union Territories with Legislature
    • Budget allocations for major schemes
    • Allocations for specific ministries
    • Lists of Filmfare Awards 2024 Winners
    • Lists of Australian Open 2024 winners
    • Detailed information for each section
    • Includes various tables, lists, and summaries providing comprehensive coverage for February 2024

    Filmfare Awards 2024

    • Category and award winners for the 69th edition of the Filmfare Awards
    • Held in GIFT City, Gujarat.
    • Karan Johar was the host

    Australian Open 2024

    • Jannik Sinner won the men's singles
    • Aryna Sabalenka won the women's singles
    • Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden won the men's doubles
    • Hsieh Su-Wei and Elise Mertens won the women's doubles
    • Hsieh Su-Wei and Jan Zielinski won the mixed doubles

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