Current Affairs Quiz: May 8, 2024
- Where was the MEDITECH STACKATHON 2024 launched by Dr. Arunish Chawla, Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with CII?
A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) New Delhi
D) Bangalore
E) None of the above
- What recent achievement has the Indian Air Force (IAF) accomplished, as per officials, regarding the modernization of its transport fleet?
A) Procuring a second C-295 aircraft from Airbus in Spain
B) Signing a memorandum of understanding with a leading aerospace company
C) Completing construction of a new aircraft maintenance facility
D) Initiating a pilot training program for transport aircraft personnel
E) None of the above
- What recent decision has been made by Nepal’s cabinet regarding its currency?
A) To introduce a new Rs 100 currency note featuring disputed territories on the map
B) To withdraw all existing Rs 100 currency notes from circulation
C) To increase the denomination of the Rs 100 currency note to Rs 500
D) To redesign the Rs 100 currency note to include images of national landmarks
E) None of the above
- Which country has recently introduced an AI-generated spokesperson named Victoria to deliver official statements on behalf of its foreign ministry?
A) United States
B) Russia
C) Ukraine
D) China
E) None of the above
- What recent initiative has the Ministry of Tourism of India undertaken to enhance its presence in the Middle East tourism market?
A) Hosting a series of cultural events in Dubai to attract tourists
B) Launching a new tourism campaign named “Incredible India”
C) Establishing tourism partnerships with Middle Eastern countries
D) None of these
E) Participating in the Arabian Travel Mart 2024 in Dubai
- What collaborative effort has been undertaken by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Citi to support businesses in Asia and the Pacific region?
A) Launching a joint venture for renewable energy projects
B) Establishing a scholarship program for students in the region
C) Signing a master risk participation agreement to enhance supply chain financing for SMEs
D) Introducing a new initiative to promote sustainable tourism in the region
E) None of the above
- What percentage of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A) 92.24%
B) 97.76%
C) 99.99%
D) 85.42%
E) None of the above
- What recent change has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) implemented regarding the maximum risk for custodian banks issuing irrevocable payment commitments (IPCs), following a reduction in trade settlement time by stock exchanges?
A) Decreasing the maximum risk from 30% to 20%
B) Increasing the maximum risk from 30% to 50%
C) Maintaining the maximum risk at 50%
D) Reducing the maximum risk from 50% to 30%
E) None of the above
- What significant achievement has GetVantage, a start-up in India, recently accomplished?
A) Securing a partnership with a leading bank in the country
B) Launching a new mobile banking application
C) Obtaining a non-banking financial company (NBFC) license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
D) Establishing a joint venture with a global investment firm
E) None of the above
- The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has greenlit the acquisition of additional shares in Sikkim Urja Limited (formerly Teesta Urja Limited) by which company?
A) Reliance Power Limited
B) Tata Power Company Limited
C) Adani Power Limited
D) Greenko Energies Private Limited
E) None of the above
- In the latest fiscal year, India’s private consumption patterns witnessed a significant change, with health, transport, and education collectively contributing to what percentage of total expenditure?
A) 15.7%
B) 20.3%
C) 26.9%
D) 30.5%
E) None of the above
- Who secured their 36th La Liga title in the latest season after defeating Cadiz 3-0 and benefiting from Barcelona’s loss to Girona?
A) Real Madrid
B) Zinedine Zidane
C) Cristiano Ronaldo
D) Lionel Messi
E) Sergio Ramos
- In the final match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, who emerged as the winner of the second ISL title?
A) Mohun Bagan SG
B) Bengaluru FC
C) Mumbai City FC
D) ATK Mohun Bagan FC
E) None of the above
- Where will the ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup take place, as per the recent announcement by the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
A) India
B) Australia
C) Bangladesh
D) None of these
E) England
- Who was handed a provisional suspension by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) for refusing to provide his sample for a dope test during recent trials?
A) Bajrang Punia
B) Sushil Kumar
C) Vinesh Phogat
D) None of these
E) Sakshi Malik
- Who set the record for being the oldest Indian women’s cricketer to make her debut in T20I cricket during the fourth T20I match against the Bangladesh women’s cricket team?
A) Asha Sobhana
B) Seema Pujare
C) Sushma Verma
D) Harmanpreet Kaur
E) None of the above
- In the Asian Open Pickleball Championship Vietnam 2024, how many gold and bronze medals did the Indian team secure, as reported by the All-India Pickleball Association (AIPA)?
A) Three gold and one bronze
B) Four gold and two bronze
C) Five gold and one bronze
D) Two gold and three bronze
E) None of the above
- Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the election by the Gurgaon administration amidst concerns over low voter turnout among urban voters?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Rohit Sharma
C) None of these
D) MS Dhoni
E) Yuzvendra Chahal
- Who was sworn in for a new six-year term as Russia’s President at a ceremony inside the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow?
A) Vladimir Putin
B) Dmitry Medvedev
C) Alexei Navalny
D) Mikhail Gorbachev
E) None of the above
- Which publication’s explainer page on Neeraj Chopra’s craft and success, titled “The science behind Neeraj’s skills”, received recognition at the 6th International Newspaper Design Competition organized by newspaperdesign.in?
A) The Times of India
B) The Indian Express
C) The Hindu
D) Hindustan Times
E) None of the above
- Which of the following statements regarding Ajrakh is true?
A) Ajrakh is a traditional fabric printing technique from Rajasthan.
B) Ajrakh has recently been granted the GI (Geographical Indication) Tag.
C) Ajrakh’s origins can be traced back to the Mughal era.
D) Ajrakh is primarily practiced in Tamil Nadu.
E) None of the above
- Which prominent figure, known for his roles as CEO and chairman of Boeing, as well as being a part owner of the Seattle Mariners baseball team, passed away at the age of 92?
A) Jeff Bezos
B) Warren Buffett
C) Bill Gates
D) Frank Anderson Shrontz
E) None of the above
- On which day did the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrate its 65th Raising Day?
A) May 23
B) May 5
C) April 6
D) May 7
E) April 18