OTEE - Officer Trainee Entrance Current National Affairs Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary objective of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which has been a key focus of implementation efforts?

Accepted Answer

To establish a framework for the processing of digital personal data that recognizes both the right of individuals to protect their data and the need to process such data for lawful purposes.

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To give the government unrestricted access to all citizen data for national security purposes.

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To eliminate the need for user consent before collecting any form of personal data.

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To mandate the linking of all digital identities with a national ID.

Question 2

A key structural reform proposed by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which is being implemented in phases, involves replacing the existing 10+2 school curriculum structure with a new pedagogical and curricular structure. What is this new structure?

Accepted Answer

5+3+3+4

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8+4

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10+2+3

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5+2+2+3

Question 3

An officer in the Ministry of Commerce is reviewing a proposal for a new port terminal. To ensure the project aligns with national priorities for integrated infrastructure and reduced logistics costs, the officer must ensure the proposal is compliant with the principles of which major national initiative?

Accepted Answer

PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan

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Make in India

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Swachh Bharat Mission

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Ayushman Bharat

Question 4

Following a new law passed by the Parliament in late 2023, the selection committee for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners of India was reconstituted. Who among the following is NOT part of this newly constituted selection committee?

Accepted Answer

The Chief Justice of India

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The Prime Minister of India

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The Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister

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The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha

Question 5

During India's G20 Presidency, which concluded with the summit in New Delhi in September 2023, a significant diplomatic achievement was the admission of a new permanent member to the group. Which organization was granted this membership?

Accepted Answer

The African Union (AU)

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The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

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The European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Question 6

The Union Cabinet has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) to aid scientific and industrial research and development in Quantum Technology. What is the primary goal of this mission?

Accepted Answer

To position India as a leading nation in the development and application of quantum technologies.

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To exclusively develop quantum computers for the defense sector.

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To replace all classical computing infrastructure with quantum systems by 2030.

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To establish international regulations for the ethical use of quantum mechanics.