Current Affairs Quiz: April 4, 2024
- Which of the following statements accurately describes the purpose of the ‘Myth vs Reality Register’ initiative launched by the Election Commission of India?
A) The initiative aims to promote political propaganda during the general elections.
B) It seeks to spread misinformation about the electoral process to confuse voters.
C) The initiative provides a platform for voters to express their opinions about political candidates.
D) It serves as a reliable resource to differentiate between facts and falsehoods, ensuring voters have access to accurate information.
E) Both A and B
- Which of the following institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Sustainability Center focusing on smart and sustainable communities?
A) IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi
B) IIIT Hyderabad and Plaksha University
C) Stanford University and Harvard University
D) Oxford University and Cambridge University
E) None of the above
- Which organization has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) aimed at utilizing advanced geological models to improve tunnelling projects and mitigate time and cost overruns?
A) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
B) Indian Railways
C) SJVN Limited
D) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
E) None of the above
- On which platform has the government released the ‘myCGHS’ app, facilitating access to electronic health records, information, and resources for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries?
A) Android
B) iOS
C) Windows
D) Blackberry
E) None of the above
- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) recently issued a memorandum stating that the linking of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiary ID with the Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID will be mandatory, effective from April 1, with a deadline set for April 30.Who is currently serving as the Minister of Health and Family Welfare?
A) Dr. Harsh Vardhan
B) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
C) Smriti Irani
D) None of these
E) Amit Shah
- What is the extended deadline set by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for geo-tagging properties, allowing taxpayers another opportunity to register their properties with the civic body?
A) April 30
B) May 15
C) June 30
D) July 31
E) May 31
- In which fiscal year does India aim to construct its first privately managed strategic petroleum reserve (SPR), as announced by the chief executive of Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL)?
A) 2025-2026
B) 2027-2028
C) 2029-2030
D) 2031-2032
E) 2028-2029
- In anticipation of World Health Day, themed ‘My Health, My Right’, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced a digital health promoter prototype with advanced empathetic responses driven by generative artificial intelligence (AI). What is the name of this prototype?
A) EMMA
B) LUCAS
C) S.A.R.A.H.
D) ALEXA
E) None of the above
- Which ports served as hosts for the joint exercise ‘Tiger Triumph-24’ conducted between India and the US?
A) Mumbai and Chennai
B) Kakinada and Visakhapatnam
C) Kolkata and Haldia
D) Kochi and Mangalore
E) None of the above
- Which insurance company has introduced “Travel Guard Plus,” a comprehensive travel insurance product offering various bundle plans to redefine complete coverage for travelers?
A) Reliance General Insurance
B) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
C) TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited
D) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited
E) None of the above
- Which company has entered into a strategic partnership with Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd (Star Health Insurance) to offer health insurance options with monthly and annual payment choices, providing enhanced flexibility and convenience for users?
A) Paytm
B) Amazon Pay
C) PhonePe
D) Google Pay
E) None of the above
- Which product, tailored for women and offering a Cancer Care policy, has been introduced by Canara bank as part of its recent series of new offerings aimed at enhancing customer experience and streamlining banking operations?
A) Canara Angel
B) Canara ReadyCash
C) Canara MyMoney
D) Canara Gold Savings Account
E) None of the above
- Which regulatory body has granted approval for Axis Bank’s acquisition of an additional 6% stake in Max Life Insurance, a transaction valued at ₹1,612 crore?
A) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
C) Competition Commission of India (CCI)
D) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
E) None of the above
- In the financial year 2023-24, what significant achievement was reached in terms of total gross GST collection in India, indicating an 11.7% increase compared to the preceding fiscal year?
A) Surpassing ₹15 lakh crore
B) Exceeding ₹20 lakh crore
C) Reaching ₹25 lakh crore
D) Exceeding ₹24 lakh crore
E) None of the above
- What is the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) achieved by Government e Marketplace at the end of the current financial year, marking a significant milestone by doubling its GMV compared to the previous fiscal year?
A) ₹2 lakh crore
B) ₹3 lakh crore
C) ₹4 lakh crore
D) ₹5 lakh crore
E) None of the above
- In the financial year 2023/24, how much money did the Indian government raise by selling its stakes in approximately 10 state-run companies, as per official data, falling short of its internal target by approximately 9%?
A) Rs 17,000 crore ($2.04 billion)
B) Rs 15,500 crore ($1.86 billion)
C) Rs 18,500 crore ($2.22 billion)
D) Rs 16,500 crore ($1.98 billion)
E) None of the above
- Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing how many megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio, while aiming to reach a target of 45,000 MW by 2030?
A) 5,000 MW
B) 8,000 MW
C) 10,000 MW
D) 15,000 MW
E) None of the above
- The collaboration between the Quality Council of India (QCI) and Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) aims to achieve what specific goal related to the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Competitive Lean Scheme (MCLS) of the Ministry of MSME?
A) Increase funding for MSMEs
B) Enhance awareness and participation in the MCLS
C) Implement new technology in MSMEs
D) Reduce taxation for MSMEs
E) None of the above
- Which two companies have announced plans to establish an automotive software and IT development hub in India through a joint venture?
A) BMW Group and TCS
B) Mercedes-Benz and Infosys
C) BMW Group and Tata Technologies
D) Audi and Wipro
E) None of the above
- Under its third-party fact-checking program in India, which social media giant has collaborated with the Press Trust of India (PTI) to identify, review, and rate content as misinformation across its platforms?
A) Twitter
B) Instagram
C) LinkedIn
D) YouTube
E) Meta
- Who has recently been sworn in for his third consecutive term as the President of Egypt, following his re-election in December, where he secured 89.6 percent of the vote in a contest against three relatively unknown candidates?
A) Hosni Mubarak
B) Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
C) Anwar Sadat
D) Gamal Abdel Nasser
E) None of the above
- Who recently assumed office as the new chief secretary of Assam, succeeding Paban Kumar Borthakur following his retirement?
A) Ravi Kota
B) Paban Kumar Borthakur
C) None of the above
D) Anwar Hazarika
E) Sanjay Kumar
- Which actor has been enlisted by the Election Commission of India to encourage young people to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections?
A) Shah Rukh Khan
B) Ranveer Singh
C) Deepika Padukone
D) Ayushmann Khurrana
E) Anushka sharma
- Which farm produce from the Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh has recently been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A) Basmati Rice
B) Kathiya Gehu (wheat)
C) Alphonso Mango
D) Darjeeling Tea
E) None of the above
- At the National Fame Awards 2024, held at The Club in Mumbai, who was honored with the title of Distinguished Overseas Dental Specialist (Orthodontics and Orofacial Pain)?
A) Dr. Karthik Kommuri
B) Dr. Alisha Patel
C) Dr. Rahul Sharma
D) Dr. Priya Singh
E) None of the above