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  • September 21,22 and 23 Current Affairs Quiz

    September 21,22 and 23 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.What was the unique aspect of the Open Water Swimming Expedition to 21 islands of the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago?

        It aimed to promote marine biodiversity conservation

    The islands were named after Param Vir Chakra (PVC) awardees

    It was conducted entirely by civilian swimmers

    It aimed to raise awareness about climate change

    The expedition was held to promote adventure tourism in the region

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    The islands were named after Param Vir Chakra (PVC) awardees

    2.In which place of Maharashtra did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone for the PM MITRA Park?

    1. Pune
    2. Mumbai
    3. Nagpur
    4. Amravati
    5. Nashik

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    4.Amravati

    3.In which year was VisioNxt, the fashion forecasting initiative by NIFT, launched?

    1. 2015
    2. 2016
    3. 2017
    4. 2018
    5. 2019

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    4. 2018

    4.Which titles in the NCERT Class VI curriculum honor bravery and sacrifice?

    1. “National War Memorial” and “Brave Soldiers of India”
    2. “Heroes of Kargil” and “National Heroes”
    3. “Veer Abdul Hameed” and “Patriotic Leaders”
    4. “National War Memorial” and “Veer Abdul Hameed”
    5. “Gallant Warriors” and “Veer Soldiers”

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    4. “National War Memorial” and “Veer Abdul Hameed”

    5. At which beach did Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav participate in the Clean the Beach Campaign on 21 September 2024?

    1. Marina Beach
    2. Juhu Beach
    3. Baga Beach
    4. Kovalam Beach
    5. Radhanagar Beach

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    2. Juhu Beach

    6.With which country did India release joint commemorative stamps in September 2024 to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations?

    1. France
    2. Romania
    3. Germany
    4. Japan
    5. Brazil

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    2. Romania

    7.Which bank partnered with Paisabazaar to launch the YES BANK PaisaSave Credit Card?

    1. HDFC Bank
    2. ICICI Bank
    3. Axis Bank
    4. YES BANK
    5. SBI Bank

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    4.YES BANK

    8.What is the new processing time for the credit and trading of bonus shares as per SEBI’s new framework?

    1. One week
    2. Two weeks
    3. T+2 days
    4. T+5 days
    5. Three days

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    3. T+2 days

    9.Which General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) did Sang Wook Ham get elected as President?

    1. 65th General Conference
    2. 66th General Conference
    3. 67th General Conference
    4. 68th General Conference
    5. 69th General Conference

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    4. 68th General Conference

    10.What status did India achieve in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024?

    1. Tier 2 status
    2. Tier 3 status
    3. Tier 1 status
    4. Tier 4 status
    5. Not ranked

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    3. Tier 1 status

    11.Which statement is correct regarding the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024?

    1. Kerala ranked second in food safety.
    2. The SFSI was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
    3. The top three large states in the SFSI are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat.
    4. SFSI only evaluates food safety in union territories.
    5. The key parameters include only compliance and training.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    3. The top three large states in the SFSI are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat.

    12.Which airport ranked 3rd in the ‘2024 Megahubs report’?

    1. London Heathrow Airport
    2. Kuala Lumpur International Airport
    3. Tokyo-Haneda International Airport
    4. Singapore Changi Airport
    5. Dubai International Airport

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    3. Tokyo-Haneda International Airport

    13.Who were awarded as the Best Male and Female Players at the FIDE 100 Awards?

    1. Garry Kasparov and Nona Gaprindashvili
    2. Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar
    3. Viswanathan Anand and Hou Yifan
    4. Bobby Fischer and Pia Cramling
    5. Anatoly Karpov and Judit Polgar

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    2. Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar

    14.At which stadium was the 14th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2024 held?

    1. Kalinga Stadium
    2. Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium
    3. Major Dhyan Chand Stadium
    4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium
    5. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    2. Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium

    15.In which match did Jasprit Bumrah achieve 400 international wickets?

    1. Second Test against Australia
    2. First Test against Bangladesh
    3. One Day International against Sri Lanka
    4. T20 International against England
    5. Test match against South Africa

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    1. First Test against Bangladesh

    16.Which cricket players from Sri Lanka were named the ICC Players of the Month for August 2024?

    1. Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis
    2. Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama
    3. Lasith Malinga and Chamara Kapugedera
    4. Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal
    5. Sriyantha Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    2. Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama

    17.Which city has stepped in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria withdrew?

    1. Melbourne
    2. Sydney
    3. Glasgow
    4. Brisbane
    5. Edinburgh

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    3. Glasgow

    18.Which country did India defeat to win the 8th edition of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy?

    1. Pakistan
    2. Japan
    3. South Korea
    4. China
    5. Malaysia

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    4. China

    19.In which state has Indian boxing champion Nikhat Zareen been appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)?

    1. Maharashtra
    2. Andhra Pradesh
    3. Karnataka
    4. Telangana
    5. Tamil Nadu

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    4. Telangana

    20.Who was declared the winner of Miss India Worldwide 2024?

    1. Neha Dhupia
    2. Priyanka Chopra
    3. Dhruvi Patel
    4. Aishwarya Rai
    5. Sushmita Sen

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    3.Dhruvi Patel

    21.In which year is the Venus Orbiter Mission (Sukrayaan) scheduled to be launched?

    1. 2026
    2. 2027
    3. 2028
    4. 2029
    5. 2030

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    3. 2028

    22.What edition of the Global Food Regulators Summit was inaugurated in September 2024?

    1. First
    2. Second
    3. Third
    4. Fourth
    5. Fifth

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    2. Second

  • September 20 Current Affairs Quiz

    September 20 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.Who chaired the High-Level Committee (HLC) set up to study the feasibility of “One Nation, One Election”?

        A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    B) Former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind

    C) Chief Justice of India

    D) Union Home Minister

    E) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind

    2.What is the value of the order secured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) from Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)?

    A) Rs 500 crore

    B) Rs 650 crore

    C) Rs 750 crore

    D) Rs 850 crore

    E) Rs 950 crore

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) Rs 850 crore

    3.Which of the following is NOT one of the AI-powered solutions launched by Bank of Baroda?

    A) Aditi

    B) GyanSahay.AI

    C) ADI

    D) ChatGenius

    E) None of the above

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) ChatGenius

    4.Which company has PhonePe partnered with to enable UPI payments in Singapore?

    A) PayPal

    B) Liquid Group

    C) Stripe

    D) GrabPay

    E) Alipay

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Liquid Group

    5. Which company has been recognized as the No. 1 India-headquartered company in the World’s Best Companies 2024 list?

    A) TCS

    B) Infosys

    C) HCLTech

    D) Wipro

    E) Tech Mahindra

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) HCLTech

    6.What is the projected annual growth rate for India according to S&P Global’s report?

    A) 5.5%

    B) 6.0%

    C) 6.5%

    D) 6.7%

    E) 7.0%

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) 6.7%

    7.Within how many months is the Chandrayaan-4 mission expected to be completed?

    A) 24 months

    B) 30 months

    C) 36 months

    D) 42 months

    E) 48 months

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 36 months

    8.Who chaired the Union Cabinet meeting that approved the building of the first unit of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)?

    A) Home Minister Amit Shah

    B) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

    C) Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    D) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

    E) Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    9.Which of the following statements about the PM Vishwakarma Scheme is correct?

    A) It was launched on 1st January 2023.

    B) It aims to empower traditional artisans through financial support and skill development.

    C) The scheme is only for large-scale industrial enterprises.

    D) It focuses exclusively on digital marketing for artisans.

    E) The scheme is implemented solely by the Ministry of Finance.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) It aims to empower traditional artisans through financial support and skill development.

  • September 18,19 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.In preparation for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections, which of the following statements is true about the ‘Vote Ka Tyohar’ theme song launched on 18 September 2024?

        A) The song was produced by a Bollywood studio under the leadership of renowned director Rajkumar Hirani.<br />B) CEO Pandurang K Pole released the song, emphasizing the importance of voter turnout and youth involvement.<br />C) The song was created by Rangyug under the banner of the National Voters’ Awareness Campaign.<br />D) Lyrics for the song were penned by the famous lyricist Gulzar, and the music was composed by A.R. Rahman.<br />E) The initiative is aimed at promoting voter participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.</p>       
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) CEO Pandurang K Pole released the song, emphasizing the importance of voter turnout and youth involvement.

    2.Which of the following states will NOT be highlighted at the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav?

    A) Arunachal Pradesh
    B) Assam
    C) Kerala
    D) Manipur
    E) Mizoram

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Kerala

    3.In which country is the Angkor Wat, recognized as Asia’s most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage site, located?

    A) Thailand
    B) Vietnam
    C) Cambodia
    D) Laos
    E) Myanmar

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Cambodia

    4.Which project is IREDA collaborating on with SJVN Limited and GMR Energy Limited?

    A) 500 MW Lower Karnali hydro-electric project
    B) 600 MW Upper Seti hydro-electric project
    C) 900 MW Upper Karnali hydro-electric project
    D) 700 MW Lower Bheri hydro-electric project
    E) 800 MW Upper Marshyangdi hydro-electric project

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 900 MW Upper Karnali hydro-electric project

    5. What is the theme of the BRICS Literature Forum 2024?

    A) “Literature and Digital Transformation”
    B) “World Literature in the New Reality: Dialogue of Traditions, National Values, and Cultures”
    C) “Global Narratives and Emerging Voices”
    D) “Literature and Modernity: Bridging the Gap”
    E) “Cultural Exchange and Literary Innovation”

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) “World Literature in the New Reality: Dialogue of Traditions, National Values, and Cultures”

    6.According to the World Bank’s report titled “Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity: Demographic Change, Non-Communicable Diseases and Human Capital,” how many lives could investing in healthy longevity potentially save in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) by 2050?

    A) 50 million
    B) 100 million
    C) 150 million
    D) 200 million
    E) 250 million

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 150 million

    7.What is the main purpose of the ISO/UNDP PAS 53002 guidelines launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?

    A) To provide guidelines for economic growth and industrial development
    B) To accelerate contributions towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    C) To establish new international trade standards
    D) To enhance global cybersecurity measures
    E) To improve international financial regulations

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To accelerate contributions towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    8.According to the working paper by Sanjeev Sanyal, what was West Bengal’s share of India’s GDP in 1960-61?

    A) 8.0%
    B) 10.5%
    C) 12.5%
    D) 7.5%
    E) 15.0%

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) 10.5%

    9.Which of the following statements is correct regarding the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil in India?

    A) The windfall tax was first introduced on January 1, 2021, and was set to zero as of September 18, 2024.
    B) The windfall tax was initially introduced on July 1, 2022, and was set to zero as of September 18, 2024.
    C) The windfall tax was imposed on crude oil imports, and the tax rate was increased to 50% on September 18, 2024.
    D) The windfall tax was introduced on September 1, 2022, and was removed on July 1, 2024.
    E) The windfall tax was set at 10% from its introduction and was removed on September 18, 2024.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) The windfall tax was initially introduced on July 1, 2022, and was set to zero as of September 18, 2024.

    10.Which company has been chosen by LIC to develop its next-generation digital platform under the DIVE programme?

    A) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
    B) Tech Mahindra
    C) Infosys
    D) Wipro
    E) HCL Technologies

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Infosys

    11.What is the total amount pledged for renewable energy projects by 2030 according to the recent commitments?

    A) $250 billion (Rs 20.5 trillion)
    B) $386 billion (Rs 32.45 trillion)
    C) $300 billion (Rs 25 trillion)
    D) $400 billion (Rs 33 trillion)
    E) $350 billion (Rs 29 trillion)

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) $386 billion (Rs 32.45 trillion)

    12.Which of the following statements is correct about the newly introduced ‘RBL Bank DMI Finance Credit Card’?

    A) The card is only available in metro cities.
    B) The membership fee for the card is Rs 499, excluding GST.
    C) The card offers a basic set of features without rewards or EMI options.
    D) The strategic partnership for the card involves ICICI Bank and HDFC Finance.
    E) The card’s rewards program is limited to discounts at local merchants only.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) The membership fee for the card is Rs 499, excluding GST.

    13.Who did Amrit Mohan succeed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?

    A) The card is only available in metro cities.
    B) The membership fee for the card is Rs 499, excluding GST.
    C) The card offers a basic set of features without rewards or EMI options.
    D) The strategic partnership for the card involves ICICI Bank and HDFC Finance.
    E) The card’s rewards program is limited to discounts at local merchants only.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Dalit Singh Choudhary

    14.Before his appointment as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Galaxy Health Insurance Company Limited, Gopalan Srinivasan served as the Chairman and Managing Director of which company?

    A) Oriental Insurance Company Limited
    B) United India Insurance Company Limited
    C) New India Assurance Company Limited
    D) National Insurance Company Limited
    E) Life Insurance Corporation of India

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) New India Assurance Company Limited

    15.Who did Jafar Hassan succeed as the Prime Minister of Jordan?

    A) Ali Abu al-Ragheb
    B) Abdullah Ensour
    C) Bisher Khasawneh
    D) Marouf al-Bakhit
    E) Ahmad Lozi

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Bisher Khasawneh

    16.Which Bollywood actress was the chief guest at the Indian Women Dubai Awards 2024?

    A) Priyanka Chopra
    B) Kareena Kapoor
    C) Deepika Padukone
    D) Sameera Reddy
    E) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) Sameera Reddy

    17.For which movie did Aishwarya Rai Bachchan win the Best Actress (Critics) Award at the SIIMA 2024?

    A) Ponniyin Selvan 2

    B) Devdas

    C) Jodhaa Akbar

    D) Guzaarish

    E) Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) Ponniyin Selvan 2

    18.Which railway station recently received the Non-Suburban Group-1 (NSG-1) status from the Ministry of Railways?

    A) Secunderabad Junction

    B) Vijayawada Junction

    C) Hyderabad Railway Station

    D) Chennai Central

    E) Bengaluru City

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Vijayawada Junction

    19.Who has become the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires?

    A) Saleema Imtiaz

    B) Nida Dar

    C) Bismah Maroof

    D) Javeria Khan

    E) Sana Mir

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) Saleema Imtiaz

    20.How much prize money will the winning team of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup receive?

    A) $1.5 million

    B) $2 million

    C) $2.34 million

    D) $2.45 million

    E) $2.75 million

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C)$2.34 million

    21.What is the minimum annual contribution amount for the NPS Vatsalya Scheme?

    A) Rs. 500
    B) Rs. 2,000
    C) Rs. 1,000
    D) Rs. 5,000
    E) Rs. 10,000

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Rs. 1,000

    22.Which edition of Exercise Eastern Bridge is currently being conducted?

    A) 7th Edition

    B) 5th Edition

    C) 3rd Edition

    D) 9th Edition

    E) 6th Edition

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) 7th Edition

    23.Which of the following statements about the Special Campaign 4.0 is correct?

    A) The campaign will run from September 2 to October 31, 2024, with a preliminary phase from August 16 to 30, 2024.
    B) Special Campaign 4.0 aims to institutionalize cleanliness in all central government offices using a saturation approach, including field and outstation offices.
    C) The campaign is managed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.
    D) The previous Special Campaigns covered 250,000 cleanliness sites and freed up 200 lakh square feet of space.
    E) The web-portal launch event for Special Campaign 4.0 included only Public Grievances Officers from 20 Ministries.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Special Campaign 4.0 aims to institutionalize cleanliness in all central government offices using a saturation approach, including field and outstation offices

    24.Who are the authors of the book “Sri Rama in Tamilagam – An Inseparable Bond”?

    A) Dr. R.N. Ravi and Dr. D.K. Hema Ravi
    B) Dr. K.K. Hari and Dr. M.K. Hema
    C) Dr. D.K. Hari and Dr. D.K. Hema Hari
    D) Dr. D.K. Ravi and Dr. K.D. Hema
    E) Dr. R.K. Hari and Dr. H.D. Hema

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Dr. D.K. Hari and Dr. D.K. Hema Hari

  • September 17 Current Affairs Quiz

    September 17 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.What is the minimum age limit for senior citizens to receive benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) as extended by the central government?

        A) 60 years<br />B) 65 years<br />C) 68 years<br />D) 70 years<br />E) 75 years</p>     
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) 70 years

    2.Where was the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024) recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

    A) Mumbai
    B) New Delhi
    C) Bengaluru
    D) Chennai
    E) Hyderabad

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) New Delhi

    3.What is the primary goal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the National Health Authority (NHA) and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)?

    A) Developing new pharmaceuticals
    B) Enhancing AI capabilities in the healthcare sector
    C) Improving medical infrastructure
    D) Training healthcare professionals
    E) Conducting international health research

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Enhancing AI capabilities in the healthcare sector

    4.Where is the 8th India Water Week being held?

    A) Mumbai
    B) Bengaluru
    C) New Delhi
    D) Hyderabad
    E) Chennai

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) New Delhi

    5. Which country was the partner country for the 4th Global Bio-India 2024?

    A) Japan
    B) China
    C) South Korea
    D) Germany
    E) United States

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) South Korea

    6.What is the new name of India’s first Vande Metro service flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

    A) Bharat Express
    B) Namo Bharat Rapid Rail
    C) Modi Metro
    D) Prime Rail
    E) Bharat High-Speed Rail

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Namo Bharat Rapid Rail

    7.As of the week ending August 30, 2024, what was the record high of India’s foreign exchange reserves?

    A) 670.14 billion dollars
    B) 679.34 billion dollars
    C) 689.24 billion dollars
    D) 695.50 billion dollars
    E) 700.00 billion dollars

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 689.24 billion dollars

    8.Where was the 4th South Asian Junior Athletics Championships held?

    A) Mumbai
    B) Delhi
    C) Chennai
    D) Kolkata
    E) Bengaluru

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Chennai

    9.Which title did Anmol Kharb win at the 2024 Belgian International Badminton Tournament?

    A) Women’s Doubles
    B) Mixed Doubles
    C) Women’s Singles
    D) Men’s Singles
    E) Men’s Doubles

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Women’s Singles

    10.How many medals and Medallions of Excellence did India win at World Skills 2024 in Lyon, France?

    A) 12
    B) 14
    C) 16
    D) 18
    E) 20

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 16

    11.In which state will Prime Minister Narendra Modi launch the Subhadra Scheme, the largest women-centric initiative aimed at supporting over 1 crore women?

    A) Tamil Nadu
    B) Karnataka
    C) Odisha
    D) West Bengal
    E) Andhra Pradesh

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Odisha

    12.On which date is World Ozone Day observed?

    A) September 1
    B) September 10
    C) September 16
    D) October 1
    E) October 16

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) September 16

  • September 15,16 Current Affairs Quiz

    September 15,16 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.What is the name of the newborn calf introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and what does it mean?

        A) Surya<br />B) Deepjyoti<br />C) Chandra<br />D) Prakash<br />E) Vidhata</p>      
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Deepjyoti

    2.What was the minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice set by the Indian government before its removal?

    A) $1,000 per tonne
    B) $1,200 per tonne
    C) $950 per tonne
    D) $1,500 per tonne
    E) $800 per tonne

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) $1,200 per tonne

    3.Who inaugurated the “Constitutional Temple – Samvidhan Mandir” at the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Maharashtra?

    A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
    B) President Droupadi Murmu
    C) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
    D) Home Minister Amit Shah

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

    4.Who was the Chief Guest at the 1st Foundation Day event of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)?

    A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
    B) Union Minister Amit Shah
    C) Home Minister Rajnath Singh
    D) Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Union Minister Amit Shah

    5. What is the primary objective of the Trade Connect e-Platform launched by Union Minister Piyush Goyal?

    A) To increase domestic trade opportunities
    B) To enhance international trade opportunities for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs
    C) To provide financial services to large corporations
    D) To streamline the import-export regulations

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To enhance international trade opportunities for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs

    6.Where will India’s first silicon carbide manufacturing unit be established?

    A) Mumbai
    B) Bangalore
    C) Bhubaneswar
    D) Hyderabad

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Bhubaneswar

    7.Which two companies have entered into a bancassurance partnership to offer life insurance products?

    A) Max Life Insurance and ICICI Bank
    B) Max Life Insurance and CSB Bank
    C) HDFC Life Insurance and CSB Bank
    D) Max Life Insurance and SBI Bank

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Max Life Insurance and CSB Bank

    8.What is the name of the operation initiated by the Government of India to provide humanitarian assistance to countries affected by Typhoon Yagi?

    A) Operation Relief
    B) Operation Samudra
    C) Operation Sadbhav
    D) Operation Mitigation

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Operation Sadbhav

    9.On 14th September 2024, who presented the Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar to the Secretary of DARPG, Mr. V. Srinivas?

    A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
    B) Home Minister Shri Amit Shah
    C) Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan
    D) President Droupadi Murmu

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Home Minister Shri Amit Shah

    10.Which organization awarded the 2024 Energy Management Insight Award to NTPC Talcher Kaniha?

    A) International Energy Agency (IEA)
    B) Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM)
    C) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
    D) World Energy Council (WEC)

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM)

    11.What is the theme for National Engineers Day 2024?

    A) Engineering for a Digital Future
    B) Building Infrastructure for Tomorrow
    C) Innovating for a Sustainable Future
    D) Engineering Excellence and Innovation

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Innovating for a Sustainable Future

    12.At which Grand Prix did Oscar Piastri claim his first Formula 1 win?

    A) Monaco Grand Prix
    B) British Grand Prix
    C) Azerbaijan Grand Prix
    D) Italian Grand Prix

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Azerbaijan Grand Prix

    13.How far did Neeraj Chopra throw to secure second place in the Diamond League final in Brussels?

    A) 87.76 meters
    B) 87.86 meters
    C) 87.96 meters
    D) 88.06 meters
    E) none of these

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) 87.86 meters

    14.How many medals did India win at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris?

    A) 25
    B) 27
    C) 29
    D) 31
    E) 35

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 29

    15.Which sport will be featured as a Demonstration Sport at the 2026 Asian Games?

    A) Kabaddi
    B) Yogasana
    C) Archery
    D) Wushu
    E) Cricket

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Yogasana

  • 14 September 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    14 September 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.Which state in India leads in the number of AYUSH doctors available at primary health care centers?

        A) Maharashtra<br />B) Gujarat<br />C) Uttar Pradesh<br />D) Madhya Pradesh<br />E) Rajasthan</p>       
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    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) Madhya Pradesh

    2.Based on the latest report, which category experienced the highest price rise in food inflation for August 2024?

    A) Fruits
    B) Vegetables
    C) Eggs
    D) Non-Alcoholic Beverages
    E) Food and Beverages

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Vegetables

    3.Which country has recently been officially authorized to join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) as announced during the ninth annual meeting?

    A) Egypt
    B) Bangladesh
    C) Algeria
    D) United Arab Emirates
    E) Uruguay

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Algeria

    4.Which country has been announced as the exclusive partner for the European Hydrogen Week scheduled for November 2024?

    A) Japan
    B) United States
    C) India
    D) China
    E) Australia

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) India

    5. Which country has recently become the first in the world to approve a judicial reform allowing voters to elect judges at all levels?

    A) Brazil
    B) Spain
    C) Mexico
    D) Argentina
    E) Canada

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Mexico

    6.Which major bank has recently become the first to join the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), highlighting its commitment to addressing climate risks?

    A) State Bank of India
    B) HDFC Bank
    C) Union Bank of India
    D) ICICI Bank
    E) Axis Bank

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Union Bank of India

    7.which military exercise is currently being held from September 13 to 26, 2024, with the Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman participating?

    A) Al Najah
    B) Desert Warrior
    C) Joint Shield
    D) Valiant Strike
    E) Operation Thunder

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) Al Najah

    8.Which organization and branch of the Indian military successfully conducted the flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) on September 12, 2024?

    A) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force
    B) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army
    C) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy
    D) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Coast Guard
    E) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Indian Navy

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy

    9.Who has been appointed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) as the next ambassador to Iceland?

    A) Mr. A. Sharma
    B) Mr. R. Ravindran
    C) Mr. S. Patel
    D) Mr. K. Kumar
    E) Mr. J. Mehta

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Mr. R. Ravindran

    10.Which Union Minister unveiled the “Rangeen Machhli” mobile application for India’s ornamental fisheries sector?

    A) Shri Giriraj Singh
    B) Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
    C) Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh
    D) Shri Nitin Gadkari
    E) Shri Piyush Goyal

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh

  • 13 September 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    13 September 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.When did Swami Vivekananda deliver his famous speech at the World’s Parliament of Religions?

        A) 1883<br />B) 1890<br />C) 1893<br />D) 1900<br />E) 1910</p>     
                                            <a tabindex="0">ANSWER AND EXPLANATION</a>
                <p>Answer:

    C) 1893

    2.Which act grants the Maharashtra Governor the authority to establish universities and institutes for educational development?

    A) Maharashtra Educational Development Act 1984
    B) Maharashtra University Act 1984
    C) Indian University Act 1984
    D) Central Education Act 1984
    E) Tribal Education Act 1984

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Maharashtra University Act 1984

    3.What was the main theme of the event “Greening Steel: Pathway to Sustainability” hosted by the Ministry of Steel?

    A) Advancements in Steel Production
    B) Financial Strategies for Steel Industry
    C) Sustainability in the Steel Sector
    D) Historical Evolution of Steel
    E) Steel Market Trends

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Sustainability in the Steel Sector

    4.What is the new reduced review timeline for the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for merger reviews?

    A) 120 days
    B) 150 days
    C) 180 days
    D) 210 days
    E) 240 days

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) 150 days

    5. Who chaired the 1st meeting of the Governing Board of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) in September 2024?

    A) Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
    B) Ajay Kumar Sood
    C) Narendra Modi
    D) Secretary, Department of Science & Technology
    E) Vice President of NITI Aayog

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Narendra Modi

    6.Until what age does the Aviva Signature Increasing Income Plan provide guaranteed income to the policyholder?

    A) Age 70
    B) Age 80
    C) Age 90
    D) Age 100
    E) Age 120

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) Age 100

    7.Who is poised to be re-elected as the President of the Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH)?

    A) Narinder Batra
    B) Thomas Bach
    C) Mohammad Tayyab Ikram
    D) Sunil Sabharwal
    E) Juan Antonio Samaranch

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Mohammad Tayyab Ikram

    8.Which country’s navy is leading Exercise Kakadu 2024?

    A) United States Navy
    B) Indian Navy
    C) Royal Australian Navy
    D) Royal Navy
    E) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Royal Australian Navy

    9.Which country was ranked as the best country in the world in the “Best countries for 2024” survey?

    A) Japan
    B) Switzerland
    C) United States
    D) Canada
    E) Australia

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Switzerland

    10.Who were appointed as ECI National Icons for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) during the event?

    A) Ms. Sheetal Devi and Ms. Abhilasha Chaudhary
    B) Shri Rakesh Kumar and Mr. Kuldeep Kumar
    C) Ms. Sheetal Devi and Shri Rakesh Kumar
    D) Ms. Shakti Devi and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
    E) Shri Rajiv Kumar and Shri Gyanesh Kumar

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Ms. Sheetal Devi and Shri Rakesh Kumar

    11.Which England cricketer recently announced his retirement from international cricket?

    A) Joe Root
    B) Ben Stokes
    C) Moeen Ali
    D) Jonny Bairstow
    E) James Anderson

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    A) Joe Root

    12.Which ministry is responsible for leading the ‘Mission Mausam’?

    A) Ministry of Science and Technology
    B) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
    C) Ministry of Earth Sciences
    D) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
    E) Ministry of Urban Affairs

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Ministry of Earth Sciences

    13.On which date is National Forest Martyrs Day observed annually?

    A) September 1
    B) September 5
    C) September 11
    D) September 15
    E) September 25

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) September 11

  • 12 September 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    12 September 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.What is the total outlay of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana -IV (PMGSY-IV) approved by the Union Cabinet for the period 2024-25 to 2028-29?

        A) 50 thousand crore rupees<br />B) 60 thousand 500 crore rupees<br />C) 70 thousand 125 crore rupees<br />D) 80 thousand crore rupees<br />E) 90 thousand crore rupees</p>     
                                            <a tabindex="0">ANSWER AND EXPLANATION</a>
                <p>Answer:

    C) 70 thousand 125 crore rupees

    2.Where is the Defence Aviation Expo (IDAX) scheduled to take place from September 12-14, 2024?

    A) New Delhi
    B) Mumbai
    C) Bengaluru
    D) Jodhpur
    E) Hyderabad

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    D) Jodhpur

    3.Where was the special railway coach dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated?

    A) Mumbai
    B) Bengaluru
    C) Rajghat,
    D) Kolkata
    E) Chennai

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Rajghat

    4.In which year was the National Florence Nightingale Award instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?

    A) 1965
    B) 1970
    C) 1973
    D) 1980
    E) 1985

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 1973

    5. What era did Prime Minister Narendra Modi refer to in his speech regarding India’s focus on semiconductor production?

    A) Digital Diplomacy
    B) Green Diplomacy
    C) Silicon Diplomacy
    D) Space Diplomacy
    E) Economic Diplomacy

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Silicon Diplomacy

    6.How much rice is India sending to Malawi and Zimbabwe each?

    A) 500 MT
    B) 1000 MT
    C) 1500 MT
    D) 2000 MT
    E) 2500 MT

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) 1000 MT

    7.What new currency was introduced in Zimbabwe in May 2024, and what is it backed by?

    A) ZAR (Zimbabwean Rand); backed by foreign reserves
    B) ZIG (Zimbabwe Gold); backed by gold reserves
    C) ZWD (Zimbabwean Dollar); backed by US Dollars
    D) ZMC (Zimbabwean Monetary Coin); backed by diamond reserves
    E) ZB (Zimbabwean Bond); backed by agricultural produce

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) ZIG (Zimbabwe Gold); backed by gold reserves

    8.What is the primary purpose of the MTS RuPay NCMC Prepaid Card launched by SBI?

    A) To offer online payment solutions
    B) To provide an offline payment option for NCMC systems, covering metro rails, buses, ferries, tolls, and parking
    C) To facilitate international transactions
    D) To serve as a digital wallet for e-commerce
    E) To offer a loyalty rewards program

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To provide an offline payment option for NCMC systems, covering metro rails, buses, ferries, tolls, and parking

    9.Where is the 20th edition of Yudh Abhyas 2024 being conducted?

    A) Pune
    B)Rajasthan
    C) New Delhi
    D) Bengaluru
    E) Mumbai

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Rajasthan

    10.What is the primary objective of the MoU signed between the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV)?

    A) To develop new combat strategies
    B) To enhance the logistics capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces
    C) To conduct joint training exercises
    D) To improve cyber warfare techniques
    E) To increase defense production

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To enhance the logistics capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces

    11.What is the total value of the contract signed on 9th September 2024 for the procurement of AL-31FP Aero Engines?

    A) Rs 15,000 crore
    B) Rs 20,000 crore
    C) Rs 26,000 crore
    D) Rs 30,000 crore
    E) Rs 35,000 crore

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Rs 26,000 crore

    12.Who was unanimously re-elected as the Chairperson of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language?

    A) Narendra Modi
    B) Rajnath Singh
    C) Amit Shah
    D) Nirmala Sitharaman
    E) Piyush Goyal

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Amit Shah

    13.Where is the Finance Ministers’ conclave of five states being held?

    A) Kochi
    B) Kozhikode
    C) Thiruvananthapuram
    D) Ernakulam
    E) Alappuzha

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Thiruvananthapuram

    14.What new cricket tournament has been announced by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)?

    A) Women’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup
    B) Women’s T20 International Cup
    C) Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup
    D) Women’s Asia Cricket Championship
    E) Women’s Premier T20 League

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup

    15.Where is the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad taking place?

    A) Moscow, Russia
    B) Paris, France
    C) Budapest, Hungary
    D) Berlin, Germany
    E) Barcelona, Spain

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Budapest, Hungary

    16.Where was the first Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation held?

    A) Tokyo, Japan
    B) Sydney, Australia
    C) Beijing, China
    D) Seoul, South Korea
    E) Jakarta, Indonesia

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Beijing, China

    17.Where was SEMICON India 2024 inaugurated?

    A) Mumbai
    B) Bangalore
    C) Greater Noida
    D) New Delhi
    E) Hyderabad

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Greater Noida

    18.Where did Nibe Space Private Limited (NSPL) announce plans to set up India’s first multi-sensor, all-weather Earth Observation Satellite Constellation (EOSC)?

    A) New Delhi
    B) Bangalore
    C) Mumbai
    D) Hyderabad
    E) Chennai

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Mumbai

    19.What nickname was Aruna Vasudev known by due to her significant contributions to Asian cinema?

    A) Queen of Indian Cinema
    B) Pioneer of Asian Film
    C) Mother of Asian Cinema
    D) Guardian of Global Cinema
    E) Visionary of Film Studies

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) Mother of Asian Cinema

  • 23 August 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    23 August 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.What is the primary purpose of the ‘Create in India Challenge-Season One’ launched by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw?

        A) To promote international film festivals in India               

    B) To enhance the quality of Indian news broadcasting

    C) To encourage innovation and new ideas in the Indian audio-visual and entertainment sectors

    D) To support traditional Indian art forms and heritage

    E) To standardize regulations for foreign media companies operating in India

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) To encourage innovation and new ideas in the Indian audio-visual and entertainment sectors

    2.What is the primary focus of the Kaanu Knowledge Centre being launched at the Tribal Health Resource Centre (THRC) in BR Hills, Karnataka?

    1. A) To promote tourism in South Indian tribal regions
    2. B) To preserve and study South Indian Adivasi history, culture, and current issues
    3. C) To develop new health care techniques for tribal communities
    4. D) To offer financial support to Adivasi entrepreneurs
    5. E) To provide educational scholarships to tribal students

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION
    Answer:

    B) To preserve and study South Indian Adivasi history, culture, and current issues

    3.What is the primary focus of the Kaanu Knowledge Centre being launched at the Tribal Health Resource Centre (THRC) in BR Hills, Karnataka?

    A) To promote tourism in South Indian tribal regions

    B) To preserve and study South Indian Adivasi history, culture, and current issues

    C) To develop new health care techniques for tribal communities

    D) To offer financial support to Adivasi entrepreneurs

    E) To provide educational scholarships to tribal students

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) To preserve and study South Indian Adivasi history, culture, and current issues

     

    4.How many members are there in the newly formed National Task Force (NTF) established by the Health Ministry?

        A) 10

    B) 12

    C) 14

    D) 16

    E) 18

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 14

    5. What key feature of the new Asset Management Company (AMC) approved for IndusInd Bank involves equity infusion?

    A) The AMC will invest in international markets exclusively.

    B) IndusInd Bank will use equity infusion to expand its branch network.

    C) The AMC will handle mutual fund operations and benefit from equity infusion by the bank.

    D) The AMC will focus solely on corporate bonds and securities.

    E) Equity infusion will be used to fund charitable initiatives.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) The AMC will handle mutual fund operations and benefit from equity infusion by the bank.

    6.On what basis was Shaktikanta Das rated A+ in the Global Finance Central Banker Report 2024?

    A) His role in international diplomacy

    B) His performance in controlling inflation, managing interest rates, promoting economic growth, and maintaining exchange rate stability

    C) His leadership in bank mergers and acquisitions

    D) His initiatives in banking technology and digital transformation

    E) His efforts in enhancing customer service and branch operations

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) His performance in controlling inflation, managing interest rates, promoting economic growth, and maintaining exchange rate stability

    7.What is the maximum tenure extension allowed for Large Value Funds for Accredited Investors (LVFs) under the new SEBI guidelines?

    A) 3 years

    B) 4 years

    C) 5 years

    D) 6 years

    E) 7 years

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) 5 years

    8.What notable achievement did Diana Pundole accomplish at the MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024?

    A) She became the first woman to race in the championship.

    B) She won the national championship title in the saloon category.

    C) She set a new track record in the racing championship.

    D) She was awarded the best rookie driver of the year.

    E) She became the youngest driver to compete in the championship.

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) She won the national championship title in the saloon category.

    9.What key policy topics does Tarun Chugh’s book “Modi’s Governance Triumph: Reshaping India’s Path to Prosperity” examine?

    A) National Security and Foreign Relations

    B) Health Care Reforms and Educational Policies

    C) ‘Make in India’ Campaign and Goods and Services Tax (GST)

    D) Environmental Conservation and Renewable Energy

    E) Agricultural Subsidies and Rural Development

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    C) ‘Make in India’ Campaign and Goods and Services Tax (GST)

    10.On what date will India celebrate its first National Space Day to honor its space achievements?

    A) August 15, 2024

    B) August 23, 2024

    C) September 1, 2024

    D) October 4, 2024

    E) November 21, 2024

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) August 23, 2024

    11.Who has recently been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)?

    A) Ritu Kumar
    B) Deepti Gaur Mukherjee
    C) Anjali Patel
    D) Priya Singh
    E) Nisha K. Agarwal

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    B) Deepti Gaur Mukherjee

  • 22 August 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    22 August 2024 Current Affairs Quiz

    1.Which company did the Indian Navy sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with on August 20, 2024 marks a pivotal step towards bolstering indigenous marine engineering capabilities in alignment with the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar ?

        a) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL)

    b) Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL)

    c) BEML Ltd.

    d) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

    e) Tata Motors

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    c) BEML Ltd

    2.With which organization did NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) collaborate to launch the Climate Smart Agritech cohort of the India-Australia RISE Accelerator program?

    a) World Bank

    b) European Space Agency (ESA)

    c) Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

    d) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

    e) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    c) Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

    3. Who is the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) formed for 2024-25?

    a) Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal

    b) Baijyant Panda

    c) Ganesh Singh

    d) K.C. Venugopal

    e) Salman Khurshid

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

     d) K.C. Venugopal

    4.What is the primary objective of the newly launched “UPI Circle” feature by NPCI?

    a) To increase UPI transaction limits

    b) To enhance payment delegation and security

    c) To integrate UPI with cryptocurrency

    d) To provide cashback offers on UPI transactions

    e) To enable international UPI transactions

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    b) To enhance payment delegation and security

    5. What is the primary goal of the partnership between Udaan, MOCAF&PD, and SIDBI?

    a) To increase online sales for Udaan

    b) To upgrade Fair Price Shops (FPSs) into Jan Poshan Kendras (JPK) to boost income and expand product offerings

    c) To develop a new mobile payment app

    d) To create a new logistics network for e-commerce

    e) To reduce the cost of public distribution systems

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    b) To upgrade Fair Price Shops (FPSs) into Jan Poshan Kendras (JPK) to boost income and expand product offerings

    6.Who has been appointed as the president-designate of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM)?

    a) Rajesh Nambiar

    b) Debjani Ghosh

    c) R. Chandrasekaran

    d) Salil Parekh

    e) N. R. Narayana Murthy

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    a) Rajesh Nambiar

    7.Who has been appointed as the Secretary General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat, effective January 1, 2025?

    a) Salman Al Farisi

    b) Sanjiv Ranjan

    c) K.C. Venugopal

    d) Pralhad Joshi

    e) Dilip Asbe

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    b) Sanjiv Ranjan

    8.Who was awarded the 26th CEAT International Cricketer of the Year Award on August 21, 2024?

    a) Virat Kohli

    b) Steve Smith

    c) Kane Williamson

    d) Rohit Sharma

    e) Babar Azam

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    d) Rohit Sharma

    9.Who won the billiards final at the Western India Billiards and Snooker Championship on Sunday?

    a) S Shrikrishna

    b) Pankaj Advani

    c) Michael Ferreira

    d) Geet Sethi

    e) Rupesh Shah

    ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

    Answer:

    b) Pankaj Advani