Current Affairs Quiz: April 17, 2024
- What is the name of the book authored by Shastri Ramachandran, challenging the conventional portrayal of India-China relations by presenting diverse perspectives and articles covering the period from 2008 to 2022?
A) “Navigating the Indo-China Maze: Insights and Reflections”
B) “India-China Dynamics: Breaking the Mold”
C) “Beyond Binaries: The World of India and China”
D) “Shifting Paradigms: Understanding India-China Relations”
E) None of the above
- Who is the author of the recently released book “Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality”?
A) Dr. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
B) Dr. Venki Ramakrishnan
C) Dr. Virendra Ramakrishnan
D) Dr. Vikramaditya Ramakrishnan
E) None of the above
- Who are recognized as India’s youngest billionaires according to the Forbes Billionaires List 2024?
A) Nithin and Nikhil Kamath
B) Sachin and Binny Bansal
C) Mukesh and Anil Ambani
D) Renuka Jagtiani and Taylor Swift
E) Both A and B
- According to analysts at Morgan Stanley, why are interest rate cuts considered unlikely in India for fiscal year 2024/25?
A) Due to a decline in India’s economic growth rate
B) Because of the Indian government’s decision to prioritize fiscal consolidation over monetary policy adjustments
C) As a result of increasing inflationary pressures in India
D) Due to changes in the Federal Reserve’s policy path and robust growth in India
E) None of the above
- In January 2023, who took over as the interim CEO of BharatPe following the resignation of Suhail Sameer, and has now been officially appointed as the Chief Executive Officer?
A) Deepak Sharma
B) Priya Patel
C) Nalin Negi
D) Rahul Gupta
E) None of the above
- Following a major reorganization at Embattled Think and Learn Pvt Ltd, the parent company of Byju’s, who will be taking “a more hands-on approach in spearheading the daily operations” of the company?
A) Arjun Mohan
B) Byju Raveendran
C) Roshni Nadar Malhotra
D) Sundar Pichai
E) Mukesh Ambani
- Who recently made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to reach the milestone of 500 sixes in T20 cricket?
A) Virat Kohli
B) MS Dhoni
C) Rohit Sharma
D) Shikhar Dhawan
E) None of the above
- Who released the book “The Law and Spirituality: Reconnecting the Bond,” edited by Professor Raman Mittal and Professor Seema Singh?
A) The Prime Minister
B) The President
C) The Vice President
D) The Chief Justice of India
E) None of the above
- Which tribe in Arunachal Pradesh celebrates the Longte festival, known as one of their major cultural events?
A) Adi Tribe
B) Nyishi Tribe
C) Galo Tribe
D) Apatani Tribe
E) None of the above
- In which scenic location in Uttar Pradesh can visitors now experience the state’s first glass skywalk bridge, designed to resemble Lord Rama’s bow and arrow, with a construction cost of Rs 3.70 crore?
A) The tranquil forests of Dudhwa National Park
B) The majestic Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
C) The picturesque Tulsi (Shabari) waterfall in Chitrakoot
D) The spiritual city of Varanasi
E) None of the above
- What is the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) revised Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for India for the financial year 2024-25?
A) 6.0%
B) 6.5%
C) 6.8%
D) 7.0%
E) 7.2%
- Who recently showcased that age is just a number by winning medals in the National Powerlifting Championship despite being 50 years old?
A) Ekta Vishnoi
B) Priya Singh
C) Anjali Sharma
D) None of these
E) Pooja Patel
- What is the estimated value of India’s overall exports for the financial year 2023-24, as announced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, surpassing the previous year’s highest record?
A) $776.68 billion
B) $776.40 billion
C) $854.80 billion
D) $4.81 billion
E) None of the above
- What significant addition has been made to the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Mauritius through the signed protocol?
A) Introduction of a new tax rate
B) Inclusion of tax exemptions for certain industries
C) Incorporation of the Principal Purpose Test (PPT)
D) Amendment of the tax filing process
E) None of the above
- Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Kuwait by Kuwait’s Emir?
A) Sheikh Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah
B) Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah
C) Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
D) Sheikh Khalid Al-Sabah
E) None of the above
- Which university has been honored with the Best Horticulture University Award by ‘Krishi Vyapaar Shikhar Sammelan and Puraskar Sanstha’?
A) Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur
B) Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
C) Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal
D) Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar
E) Maharaja Agrasen University, Bhopal
- Who organizes the Apricot Blossom Festival celebrated in different parts of Kargil and Leh districts in Ladakh?
A) Ladakh Agriculture Department
B) Kargil and Leh District Administrations
C) Ladakh Tourism Department
D) Ladakh Cultural Society
E) None of the above
- Which branch of the Indian Armed Forces did Squadron Leader (retd) Dalip Singh Majithia serve in, where he earned recognition as a “fearless aviator” before passing away at the age of 103?
A) Indian Army
B) Indian Navy
C) Indian Air Force
D) Indian Coast Guard
E) None of the above
- According to Fitch, which two banks recently had their long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) affirmed at ‘BBB-‘, with a stable outlook? These banks were noted for exhibiting adequate capacity to fulfill their financial commitments despite variations in risk appetite and loan growth patterns.
A) HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank
B) Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda
C) State Bank of India (SBI) and Canara Bank
D) Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank
E) None of the above
- Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of SPACE India, a prominent organization, known for its commitment to education and social activism, particularly in the field of space education and exploration?
A) Alia Bhatt
B) Ranveer Singh
C) Sanjana Sanghi
D) Vicky Kaushal
E) None of the above
- According to the Airports Council International (ACI) report, what position did Delhi Airport (DEL) secure in the global ranking of busiest airports in 2023?
A) 5th
B) 10th
C) 15th
D) 20th
E) 30th
- Which of the following statements are true regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Women’s World Banking (WWB) with Jeevika, Bihar State Rural Livelihoods Mission (SRLM) and UMED, Maharashtra-SRLM?
A) The MoU aims to extend the Prayaas scheme to SHG individual women through cluster level federations (CLFs).
B) SIDBI collaborated with Kudumbashree (Kerala) and NRLM (National Rural Livelihoods Mission) for the implementation of the scheme.
C) None of these are true
D) The MoU focuses on providing microfinance support to small-scale industries in rural areas.
E) The MoU primarily aims to improve agricultural practices in Bihar and Maharashtra.
- According to the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), what is the projected GDP growth rate for India in 2024?
A) 6.7%
B) 6.5%
C) 7.0%
D) 6.2%
E) 7.5%
- According to LinkedIn’s latest list of top companies to work for in India, which company secured the first position?
A) Accenture
B) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
C) Cognizant
D) Infosys
E) None of the above