Current Affairs Quiz: May 17, 2024
- When will The Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act be enforced?
A) January 1, 2024
B) May 10, 2024
C) August 15, 2023
D) December 31, 2024
E) None of the above
- In the realm of healthcare and online information access, there’s a growing concern about a phenomenon termed “IDIOT syndrome.” What is the full form of “IDIOT” in this context, where readily available online information may hinder proper medical care?
A) Internet Derived Information Obstructing Therapy
B) Internet Driven Information Overload Triage
C) Internet Derived Information Obstruction Treatment
D) Internet Delivered Information Over Treatment
E) None of the above
- Where are the joint counter-terror mock drills between the National Security Guard (NSG) and the US Special Operations Forces (SOF) taking place to enhance interoperability and coordination?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Kolkata
D) Bengaluru
E) None of the above
- Which organization recently published global guidelines aimed at preventing bloodstream and other infections arising from the use of catheters placed in minor blood vessels during medical procedures?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) International Red Cross
C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D) Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
E) None of the above
- Which university has retained its first position among Indian universities in the Times Young University Rankings 2024?
A) Anna University, Chennai
B) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
C) Delhi University, Delhi
D) Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
E) None of the above
- According to the report issued by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), which institution secured the top rank among Indian universities in the 2024 edition of the Global 2000 list?
A) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
B) Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad
C) University of Delhi
D) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata
E) None of the above
- According to the “Half Yearly Report on Management of Foreign Exchange Reserves” by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), by how much did the RBI’s gold holding increase in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24)?
A) 22.10 metric tonnes
B) 49.56 metric tonnes
C) 27.46 metric tonnes
D) 822.10 metric tonnes
E) None of the above
- What was the amount of government bonds repurchased by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as reported by market participants?
A) Rs 60,000 crore
B) Rs 822.10 crore
C) Rs 27,460 crore
D) Rs 2,069 crore
E) None of the above
- Which insurance company introduced India’s first “Satellite In-Orbit Third-Party Liability Insurance,” catering to the needs of satellite operators and manufacturers in the country’s space industry?
A) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
B) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
C) ICICI Lombard General Insurance
D) Tata AIG General Insurance
E) None of the above
- Which insurance company has partnered with Bima Central, developed by CAMS Insurance Repository, to introduce an industry-first policyholder servicing platform in India?
A) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
B) ICICI Lombard General Insurance
C) SBI General Insurance Company Limited
D) None of these
E) Tata AIG General Insurance
- What percentage of stake has the Reserve Bank allowed Quant Mutual Fund to increase in RBL Bank by May 12, 2025, according to the regulatory filing?
A) 8.50%
B) 9.98%
C) 10.50%
D) 7.75%
E) None of the above
- What is the amount of the loan approved by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for improving the electricity supply in Sikkim?
A) USD 100 million
B) USD 120.5 million
C) USD 148.5 million
D) USD 200 million
E) None of the above
- According to industry experts, what is the estimated value of India’s internet economy by 2030, and what is the expected worth of its e-commerce sector?
A) $500 billion, $200 billion
B) None of these
C) $1 trillion, $325 billion
D) $750 billion, $300 billion
E) $1.5 trillion, $400 billion
- According to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report as of mid-2024, what are the revised growth projections for India’s economy for the years 2024 and 2025?
A) 7.2% in 2024, 6.8% in 2025
B) 6.9% in 2024, 6.6% in 2025
C) 7.5% in 2024, 7.0% in 2025
D) 6.5% in 2024, 6.3% in 2025
E) None of the above
- What is the projected growth range for India’s merchandise exports in the current financial year (FY25) according to the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)?
A) $400-410 billion
B) $450-460 billion
C) $500-510 billion
D) $550-560 billion
E) None of the above
- ReNew has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Societe Generale for support in financing and developing various energy transition projects. What is the total amount of support referenced in the MoU over the next three years?
A) USD 500 million
B) USD 750 million
C) USD 1 billion
D) USD 1.5 billion
E) None of the above
- In the recent match, Paris St Germain (PSG) suffered a 3-1 defeat against Toulouse, marking only their second loss in Ligue 1 this season. Which team emerged victorious against PSG in this match?
A) AS Monaco
B) Toulouse
C) None of these
D) Borussia Dortmund
E) Luis Enrique’s side
- Who has been sworn in as Singapore’s new prime minister, marking the first leadership change in 20 years and only the fourth leader since the country’s independence?
A) Lee Hsien Loong
B) Goh Chok Tong
C) Tony Tan
D) Lawrence Wong
E) None of the above
- Who has been appointed as the managing director of IIFL Securities Ltd for a five-year term, replacing R Venkataraman from May 15, 2024?
A) R Venkataraman
B) Nemkumar H
C) Lee Hsien Loong
D) Goh Chok Tong
E) None of the above
- Who has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTFO), succeeding Jennifer Topping, according to the announcement made by United Nations Development Programme Administrator Achim Steiner?
A) Achim Steiner
B) Jennifer Topping
C) None of these
D) Benin
E) Alain Noudéhou
- What is the name of the highest honor given by the Sahitya Akademi to eminent authors, which was recently awarded to Ruskin Bond?
A) Sahitya Ratna
B) Sahitya Puraskar
C) Sahitya Samman
D) Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
E) None of the above
- Forbes recently released its ninth edition of the “30 Under 30 Asia” list, which highlights 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders, and trailblazers under 30. What is the primary focus of this list?
A) Academic excellence
B) Scientific research
C) Financial success
D) Driving innovation and industry transformation
E) Social media influence
- What is the name of the project announced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to build a robot train on the moon, aimed at providing reliable, autonomous, and efficient transportation?
A) Lunar Express
B) Moon Rover Initiative
C) Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT)
D) Lunar Transportation System (LTS)
E) None of the above
- Which country’s consortium unveiled the world’s first high-speed 6G prototype gadget capable of sending data over 300 feet at a speed of 100 gigabits per second (Gbps)?
A) China
B) United States
C) South Korea
D) Singapore
E) Japan
- Malti Joshi, a renowned Hindi writer who recently passed away in New Delhi, was known for her contributions to which field?
A) Medicine
B) Literature
C) Music
D) Engineering
E) None of the above
- Roger Corman, who was known as the ‘King of the Bs’ and provided early opportunities to many of Hollywood’s renowned actors and directors, passed away at the age of 98. What was one of his notable contributions to the film industry?
A) Pioneering special effects techniques
B) Establishing the first film school in Hollywood
C) Producing a series of low-budget B movies
D) Inventing a new genre of cinema
E) None of the above
- Assam-based social activist Birubala Rabha, known for her campaign against witch hunting in the state, passed away in Guwahati after battling cancer. What significant honor did she receive from the central government in 2021?
A) Bharat Ratna
B) Padma Vibhushan
C) Padma Shri
D) Padma Bhushan
E) None of the above