Current Affairs Quiz: April 6, 2024
- Which action did the Indian government take regarding onion exports to friendly countries following a ban imposed in December 2023?
A) They continued the ban indefinitely.
B) They restricted exports only to neighboring countries.
C) They lifted the ban and allowed exports to friendly nations.
D) They imposed stricter regulations on onion exports to all countries.
E) None of the above
- Which of the following statements accurately summarizes India’s goal regarding urea imports by the end of 2025, as stated by Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya?
A) India aims to significantly reduce urea imports by the end of 2025.
B) India plans to completely eliminate urea imports by the end of 2025.
C) India expects a slight increase in urea imports by the end of 2025.
D) India will maintain current levels of urea imports by the end of 2025.
E) None of the above
- Which technological innovation has recently been introduced at Manohar International Airport in Goa for air travelers?
A) Automated baggage handling system
B) None of these
C) Biometric-enabled DigiYatra system
D) Virtual reality entertainment zones
E) Drone surveillance for security purposes
- Which organization, known as the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, is preparing to host the World Future Energy Summit (WFES)?
A) Abu Dhabi Energy Corporation
B) Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
C) Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar
D) Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)
E) None of the above
- What recent declaration has been made by Zimbabwe regarding the current situation in southern Africa?
A) State of emergency due to political unrest
B) State of disaster due to flooding
C) State of disaster due to a devastating drought
D) State of emergency due to a health crisis
E) None of the above
- According to a recent study published in The Lancet, what is the average increase in global life expectancy between 1990 and 2021?
A) Approximately four years
B) Approximately six years
C) Approximately eight years
D) Approximately ten years
E) None of the above
- Which countries have been identified as having improved the most globally in providing the best environment for businesses in the past year, according to a report by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)?
A) Greece, Brazil, and China
B) Qatar, Japan, and Australia
C) Greece, Qatar, and India
D) India, United States, and United Kingdom
E) None of the above
- According to a recent report released by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), what is the projected impact of rising temperatures on India’s daily working hours by 2030?
A) A decrease of 5.8 percent
B) An increase of 5.8 percent
C) A decrease of 10 percent
D) An increase of 10 percent
E) None of the above
- What transformation are Small Island Developing States (SIDS) increasingly undergoing, as described in recent developments?
A) Transitioning from rural to urban centers
B) Shifting from agriculture to industrialization
C) Becoming Small Island Digital States
D) Evolving into self-sustaining energy producers
E) None of the above
- What penalties have been imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on IDFC First Bank and LIC Housing Finance for violating certain loan norms?
A) Rs 1 crore on IDFC First Bank and Rs 49.70 crore on LIC Housing Finance
B) Rs 1 crore on IDFC First Bank and Rs 49.70 lakh on LIC Housing Finance
C) Rs 1 lakh on IDFC First Bank and Rs 49.70 crore on LIC Housing Finance
D) Rs 1 lakh on IDFC First Bank and Rs 49.70 lakh on LIC Housing Finance
E) None of the above
- What is the projected Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the fiscal year 2024–25 (FY25) according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A) 5.0%
B) 4.5%
C) 4.0%
D) 3.5%
E) 5.5%
- Which innovative service has J&K Bank introduced in partnership with Paymart India Pvt Ltd to enhance banking convenience for customers in J&K and Ladakh?
A) Virtual Credit Card
B) Virtual ATM (VATM) service
C) Digital Wallet
D) Contactless Payment System
E) None of the above
- What is the new implementation date set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for its consolidated directions for exchange-traded currency derivatives (ETCD)?
A) April 3, 2024
B) May 3, 2024
C) June 3, 2024
D) July 3, 2024
E) None of the above
- What is the capacity of NTPC’s Barauni Thermal Power Station Stage-I, which is the state-owned power giant has closed down permanently?
A) 120 MW
B) 220 MW
C) 320 MW
D) 420 MW
E) None of the above
- Who among the following Indian weightlifters has secured a bronze medal at the IWF World Cup 2024 held in Phuket, Thailand?
A) Bindyarani Devi
B) Mirabi Chanu
C) Sathish Kumar Sivalingam
D) Sanjita Chanu
E) None of the above
- Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Internal Departmental Committee by the Delhi High Court for the protection and management of deemed forests in the national capital?
A) Justice Najmi Waziri
B) Justice Gita Mittal
C) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
D) Justice Arun Mishra
E) None of the above
- Who has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India Ltd. (NCDFI) in its recent Board elections?
A) Mr. Sunil Gupta
B) Mr. Ramesh Kumar
C) Ms. Priya Patel
D) Dr. Meenesh Shah
E) None of the above
- Who has been appointed as the next executive secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) by the UN, ahead of the upcoming COP16 biodiversity summit?
A) Astrid Schomaker
B) David Attenborough
C) Greta Thunberg
D) Emmanuel Macron
E) None of the above
- Who among the following individuals from the corporate sector has been selected as one of the ‘Young Global Leaders’ by the World Economic Forum?
A) Shashwat Goenka
B) Mukesh Ambani
C) Ratan Tata
D) Adi Godrej
E) None of the above
- Who among the following individuals has been selected as part of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Community: The Class of 2024?
A) Mukesh Ambani
B) Priya Agarwal Hebbar
C) None of these
D) Ratan Tata
E) Indra Nooyi
- Which prestigious award did SJVN Limited receive at the CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 2024 for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Contribution?
A) Best CSR Contribution Award
B) Construction Industry Excellence Award
C) 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Award
D) Vishwakarma CSR Achievement Award
E) None of the above
- Which defense sector received the delivery of the first indigenously designed and developed Crash Fire Tender (CFT) ?
A) Indian Army
B) Indian Air Force
C) Indian Navy
D) Indian Coast Guard
E) None of the above
- Which Indian defense company did the Ministry of Defence sign a contract with to procure the Akashteer system for the Indian Army, aimed at enhancing air defense capabilities?
A) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
B) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
C) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
D) Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)
E) None of the above
- Where did researchers from Kerala University, in collaboration with various institutions, uncover new insights into the Early Harappan civilization?
A) Bhuj, Gujarat
B) Rakhigarhi, Haryana
C) Kalibangan, Rajasthan
D) Padta Bet, Gujarat
E) None of the above