Current Affairs Quiz 27th June 2024
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Question 1:
Which Union Territory has achieved full functional literacy under ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram?
- A) Delhi
- B) Puducherry
- C) Ladakh
- D) Chandigarh
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Ladakh has achieved full functional literacy, with a literacy rate over 97%, as a part of the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.
Question 2:
Who has been appointed as the new Secretary General of NATO?
- A) Ursula von der Leyen
- B) Mark Rutte
- C) Angela Merkel
- D) Emmanuel Macron
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Mark Rutte, the outgoing Dutch Prime Minister, has been appointed as the next Secretary General of NATO.
Question 3:
Which bank’s market capitalization recently crossed the $100 billion mark?
- A) HDFC Bank
- B) Axis Bank
- C) ICICI Bank
- D) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: ICICI Bank’s market capitalisation crossed the $100 billion mark, making it the sixth Indian company to achieve this milestone.
Question 4:
Which organization was recently granted the Mini RATNA status (Category-1)?
- A) Bharat Electronics Limited
- B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
- C) Central Electronics Limited
- D) Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Central Electronics Limited was awarded the Mini RATNA status (Category-1) during its Golden Jubilee celebration.
Question 5:
Which country has recently joined the International Solar Alliance as its 100th member?
- A) Brazil
- B) Egypt
- C) Paraguay
- D) Indonesia
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Paraguay has become the 100th member of the International Solar Alliance, enhancing global cooperation on solar energy.
Question 6:
What is the projected GDP growth rate for India during the fiscal year 2024-25 according to the National Council of Applied Economic Research?
- A) 6.0%
- B) 6.5%
- C) 7.0%
- D) 7.5%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The National Council of Applied Economic Research forecasts India’s GDP growth to be close to 7.5% during FY 2024-25.
Question 7:
Which entity has been recognized with the “Sustainable Governance Champion Award” at the Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit & Awards 2024?
- A) NTPC Limited
- B) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd.
- C) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
- D) Steel Authority of India Limited
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: GRSE was honored with the “Sustainable Governance Champion Award” for its commitment to sustainable practices and governance excellence.
Question 8:
What major legislative change was decided by the Madhya Pradesh cabinet concerning state ministers?
- A) Increase in salary
- B) Ministers to pay their own income tax
- C) Reduction in allowances
- D) New retirement benefits
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has decided that state ministers will now pay income tax on their salaries and allowances themselves, reversing a 1972 rule.
Question 9:
Who has been appointed as the Vice President of the India Bullion Jewellers Association (IBJA)?
- A) Priyanka Chopra
- B) Aksha Mohit Kamboj
- C) Nita Ambani
- D) Shilpa Shetty
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Mrs. Aksha Mohit Kamboj has been appointed as the Vice President of the India Bullion Jewellers Association, marking her as the first woman to hold this position.
Question 10:
Which cricket player has recently retired from international cricket?
- A) Virat Kohli
- B) Steve Smith
- C) Joe Root
- D) David Warner
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: David Warner has retired from international cricket after a 15-year career with the Australian national team.
Question 11:
Which country’s defence exports to the US now account for over 50% of its total defence exports?
- A) Russia
- B) China
- C) India
- D) France
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s defence exports to the United States have grown to account for over 50% of its total defence exports, exceeding $2.8 billion over the last five years.
Question 12:
What significant achievement did the DRDO recently make for the Indian Navy?
- A) Developed a new stealth submarine
- B) Launched a new guided missile destroyer
- C) Delivered the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket
- D) Introduced advanced naval aviation technology
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The DRDO handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket to the Indian Navy, which creates a microwave obscurant cloud as a shield against radio frequency seekers.
Question 13:
On what day is Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day celebrated?
- A) June 5
- B) June 15
- C) June 27
- D) June 30
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day is celebrated every year on June 27, highlighting the role of these businesses in economies and communities.
Question 14:
Which financial change was implemented by the Madhya Pradesh cabinet concerning state ministers?
- A) Salary raise
- B) New pension plan
- C) Ministers to pay their own income tax
- D) Budget cuts in ministerial departments
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh cabinet decided that state ministers will be responsible for paying their own income tax on salaries and allowances, a shift from a previous policy dating back to 1972.
Question 15:
What major recognition was given to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd.?
- A) Largest shipbuilder in Asia
- B) Most Innovative Shipbuilding Company
- C) Sustainable Governance Champion Award
- D) Best Employer in the Defence Sector
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: GRSE was honored with the “Sustainable Governance Champion Award” at the Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit & Awards 2024 for its sustainable practices and governance excellence.
