Current Affairs Quiz: May 10, 2024
- Which organization recently forged a strategic partnership with the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to enhance economic and trade relations between the UAE and India?
A) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
B) World Trade Organization (WTO)
C) The UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC)
D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
E) None of the above
- Which initiative has the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IGMCRI) recently undertaken to address the increasing need for pain relief among patients in advanced stages of various medical conditions?
A) Establishment of a new research facility
B) Launch of a palliative care clinic
C) Introduction of a wellness program
D) Implementation of a fitness center
E) None of the above
- In the context of ongoing forest fires in Uttarakhand, which recent action by the Indian Air Force demonstrates the effectiveness of aerial firefighting operations in challenging terrains near Nainital?
A) Deployment of ground-based firefighting teams
B) Introduction of new legislation to address forest fire prevention
C) Utilization of a Mi-17 V5 helicopter equipped with a Bambi Bucket
D) Establishment of emergency shelters for affected wildlife
E) None of the above
- What action has India recently taken to demonstrate its dedication to supporting multilateral efforts in combating terrorism on a global scale?
A) Pledging $500,000 to the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund
B) Establishing a national task force to combat terrorism
C) Hosting an international summit on counter-terrorism
D) Signing a bilateral agreement with neighboring countries to combat terrorism
E) None of the above
- South Indian Bank recently solidified a strategic partnership with which financial institution by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), emphasizing their commitment to a mutually beneficial alliance?
A) HDFC Bank
B) State Bank of India (SBI)
C) Indian Banks’ Association (IBA)
D) Northern Arc Capital
E) Axis Bank
- According to recent guidelines issued by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which entity is responsible for verifying merchant details for BHIM Aadhaar Pay?
A) Government of India
B) Individual merchants themselves
C) NPCI directly
D) Acquiring member banks
E) None of the above
- Which fintech company has partnered with Yes Bank to facilitate cross-border e-commerce payments from India?
A) Paytm
B) Razorpay
C) Ebanx
D) PhonePe
E) None of the above
- ICICI Bank has introduced a new feature allowing NRI customers to utilize what to make instant UPI payments in India?
A) Email address
B) Passport number
C) International mobile number
D) Social security number
E) None of the above
- Investments through participatory notes (P-notes) in the Indian capital markets surged to what amount at the end of February, marking the highest level in nearly six years?
A) Rs 1.0 lakh crore
B) Rs 1.2 lakh crore
C) Rs 1.5 lakh crore
D) Rs 1.8 lakh crore
E) Rs 2.5 lakh crore
- What new feature has been introduced by L&T Finance Ltd (LTF) in their ‘The Complete Home Loan’ offering, besides a digitized process and a dedicated relationship manager?
A) Educational loan assistance
B) Investment advisory services
C) Optional home décor finance
D) Health insurance coverage
E) None of the above
- What functionality does the newly launched Google Wallet app in India primarily focus on, according to the announcement by Google?
A) Saving credit cards and debit cards for on-tap payments
B) Providing investment management services
C) Storing travel tickets, gift cards, and event passes
D) None of these
E) Offering peer-to-peer money transfer services
- Bajaj Auto, a prominent manufacturer of two- and three-wheelers in India, is gearing up to introduce what groundbreaking innovation in the motorcycle industry, as announced by the company’s Managing Director, Rajiv Bajaj?
A) Electric motorcycle with AI integration
B) Hydrogen fuel cell-powered motorcycle
C) World’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) motorcycle
D) Solar-powered motorcycle with regenerative braking
E) None of the above
- According to the report by Accel, Fireside Ventures, and Redseer Strategy Consultants, what is the projected value of India’s retail market by 2030?
A) $1.5 trillion
B) $2.2 trillion
C) $3.0 trillion
D) $2.5 trillion
E) None of the above
- According to a report by the economic think tank GTRI, what was the trend in India’s toy exports for the financial year 2023-24, and how did it fare compared to the previous year?
A) Toy exports increased by 1.5% compared to the previous year.
B) Toy exports decreased marginally from USD 153.89 million to USD 152.34 million.
C) Toy exports remained stagnant at USD 153.89 million.
D) Toy exports experienced a significant decline to USD 152.34 million from USD 153.89 million.
E) None of the above
- According to the Global Electricity Review 2024 by Ember, what milestone did India achieve in 2023 in terms of solar power generation, and what additional resource was unveiled alongside this report?
A) India became the world’s third-largest solar power generator, alongside the release of a detailed analysis of global energy consumption.
B) India exceeded Japan in solar power generation, alongside the release of an open dataset on electricity generation covering 80 countries.
C) India emerged as a leader in wind power generation, alongside the release of a comprehensive dataset on electricity generation.
D) India surpassed China in solar power generation, alongside the release of an open dataset on electricity generation covering 80 countries.
E) None of the above
- Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has recently established a wholly owned subsidiary in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) located in GIFT City, Gujarat. What is the name of this newly incorporated subsidiary?
A) IREDA Financial Services IFSC Ltd.
B) IREDA Green Energy IFSC Pvt. Ltd.
C) IREDA Global Green Energy Finance IFSC Limited
D) IREDA Renewable Energy Services IFSC Pvt. Ltd.
E) None of the above
- What recent announcement did Zee Media Corporation Ltd make regarding its CEO, Abhay Ojha, effective May 4, 2024?
A) Abhay Ojha was appointed as the new CEO.
B) Abhay Ojha resigned from his position.
C) Abhay Ojha’s contract was extended.
D) Abhay Ojha was terminated from his position as CEO.
E) None of the above
- Who has recently been appointed as the Country Manager for India by Visa, effective immediately, as part of its commitment to India’s growing digital payments landscape?
A) Sujai Raina
B) Rajesh Sharma
C) Ananya Patel
D) Rahul Kapoor
E) None of the above
- At the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, how many Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri Awards were presented by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, for the year 2024?
A) 5 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and 60 Padma Shri Awards
B) 2 Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan, and 56 Padma Shri Awards
C) 3 Padma Vibhushan, 8 Padma Bhushan, and 50 Padma Shri Awards
D) 4 Padma Vibhushan, 11 Padma Bhushan, and 55 Padma Shri Awards
E) None of the above
- What recent development has Google DeepMind announced in the field of artificial intelligence, and what is the primary purpose of this new version of their model?
A) Unveiling of the third major version of “AlphaFold,” an AI model designed to predict the structure and interactions of all life’s molecules, including proteins and DNA.
B) Launching of “BetaFold,” an AI model focused on generating 3D models of proteins.
C) Introduction of “GammaFold,” an AI model tailored for predicting RNA structures.
D) None of these
E) Release of “DeltaFold,” an AI model designed for predicting the structure of inorganic molecules.
- Where was the recent discovery of the world’s deepest blue hole made, capturing the attention of geologists, marine biologists, and adventurers?
A) South China Sea
B) Caribbean Sea
C) Chetumal Bay, Mexico
D) Indian Ocean
E) None of the above
- Where did the world’s largest facility for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, named “Mammoth,” commence operations?
A) Norway
B) Switzerland
C) Iceland
D) None of these
E) Canada
- Which institution’s researchers recently discovered a new species of marine tardigrade, commonly referred to as water bears?
A) Harvard University
B) University of Cambridge
C) Stanford University
D) Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
E) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Who recently passed away at the age of 83 in Navi Mumbai, after battling a prolonged illness, and was known for their contributions to Urdu literature, including being a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi award?
A) Abdul Rahman Khan
B) Fatima Begum
C) None of these
D) Ahmed Ali
E) Salam Bin Razzaq
- Which popular film director, known for making Malayalam and Hindi films, recently passed away at the age of 61 in Mumbai, after being unwell for some time?
A) Sangeeth Sivan
B) Priyadarshan
C) Adoor Gopalakrishnan
D) Mani Ratnam
E) None of the above