Current Affairs Quiz 13th July 2024
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Question 1:
Who took oath as the first woman Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court?
A) Maryam Nawaz
B) Justice Aalia Neelum
C) Champai Soren
D) Sardar Saleem Haider Khan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: On July 11, Justice Aalia Neelum was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, making her the first woman to hold this position.
Question 2:
Where is the world’s largest Ramayan temple being constructed?
A) Ayodhya
B) East Champaran, Bihar
C) Varanasi
D) Ranchi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Viraat Ramayan Mandir, the world’s largest Ramayan temple, is under construction in East Champaran district of Bihar.
Question 3:
Which scheme was approved by the Haryana Cabinet to provide 5,000 jobs in its first phase?
A) IT Saksham Yuva Scheme
B) Startup India
C) Mission 60,000
D) Skill India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Haryana Cabinet approved the IT Saksham Yuva Scheme, 2024, targeting the provision of jobs to 5,000 youths in the first phase.
Question 4:
Where is eastern India’s first university for physically challenged students being planned?
A) Kolkata
B) Patna
C) Bhubaneswar
D) Ranchi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Jharkhand government is planning to open eastern India’s first university for physically challenged students in Ranchi.
Question 5:
Which state recently inaugurated a Mango Festival to promote its famous mango varieties?
A) Maharashtra
B) Karnataka
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Gujarat
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2024 in Lucknow to promote the state’s mango varieties.
Question 6:
What was the retail inflation rate in India for June 2024?
A) 4.39%
B) 5.08%
C) 5.66%
D) 6.0%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s retail inflation in June 2024 reached a four-month high of 5.08%.
Question 7:
What was India’s industrial production growth rate in May 2024?
A) 4.5%
B) 5.1%
C) 5.9%
D) 6.2%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s industrial production grew by 5.9% year-over-year in May 2024, marking the highest growth in seven months.
Question 8:
What is the name of the index released by NITI Aayog to track India’s progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
A) SDG India Report
B) India Development Index
C) SDG India Index
D) Sustainable Growth Index
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The SDG India Index 2023-24, released by NITI Aayog, tracks India’s progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Question 9:
Which new fund is being launched by the Indian government to support agricultural start-ups?
A) AgriStart Fund
B) Agro Ventures Fund
C) Agri Innovate Fund
D) AgriSURE Fund
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian government is set to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) to support agricultural start-ups.
Question 10:
Which veteran English cricketer recently retired from Test cricket?
A) Stuart Broad
B) James Anderson
C) Joe Root
D) Ben Stokes
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: James Anderson, the veteran English fast bowler, has officially retired from Test cricket.
Question 11:
Who was honored with the Hans von Hentig Award for contributions to victimology?
A) K. Chockalingam
B) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C) R.K. Narayan
D) Amartya Sen
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Retired professor K. Chockalingam from Tamil Nadu, India, was honored with the prestigious Hans von Hentig Award for his contributions to victimology.
Question 12:
When is Malala Day celebrated annually?
A) July 10
B) July 11
C) July 12
D) July 13
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Malala Day is celebrated annually on July 12 to honor Malala Yousafzai’s birthday and her advocacy for girls’ education.
Question 13:
What is the monthly unemployment allowance under the IT Saksham Yuva Scheme if not deployed?
A) ₹5,000
B) ₹8,000
C) ₹10,000
D) ₹12,000
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Under the IT Saksham Yuva Scheme, if participants are not deployed, they will receive an unemployment allowance of ₹10,000 per month.
Question 14:
Which sub-group saw a decrease in inflation compared to May 2024?
A) Vegetables
B) Fruits
C) Pulses & products
D) Dairy
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: In June 2024, the inflation for the sub-group ‘Pulses & products’ decreased compared to May 2024.
Question 15:
Which government official administered the oath of office to Justice Aalia Neelum?
A) Prime Minister
B) Chief Minister
C) Governor
D) President
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan administered the oath of office to Justice Aalia Neelum.
