Current Affairs Quiz 16th July 2024
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Question 1:
Who inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Colleges of Excellence in 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C) Mohan Yadav
D) Savitri Thakur
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Colleges of Excellence in 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh from Indore.
Question 2:
Which event did the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) recently conclude?
A) Ayurveda Summit 2024
B) Sushruta Jayanti 2024
C) SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti
D) Ayurveda Expo 2024
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) concluded its Second National Seminar SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti on July 15, 2024.
Question 3:
What is the main focus of the SYNCHN 2024 Industry Meet hosted by THSTI?
A) Healthcare innovations
B) Academic research
C) Biomanufacturing and bio-innovation
D) Agricultural advancements
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: SYNCHN 2024 aimed to strengthen academia-industry collaborations in the NCR Biotech Cluster, focusing on biomanufacturing and bio-innovation.
Question 4:
What is the purpose of India’s first national toll-free anti-narcotics helpline?
A) To report drug-related crimes and seek assistance
B) To provide counseling services
C) To support addiction recovery
D) To raise awareness about narcotics
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The helpline ‘1933’ aims to provide a user-friendly platform for citizens to report drug-related crimes and seek assistance 24×7.
Question 5:
Which country was selected to host the board of the “Loss and Damage” fund created by U.N. talks?
A) India
B) Philippines
C) South Korea
D) Indonesia
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Philippines has been chosen to host the board of the “Loss and Damage” fund created by U.N. talks.
Question 6:
Where was the 45th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) held?
A) Tokyo, Japan
B) Beijing, China
C) Busan, South Korea
D) New Delhi, India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The 45th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) commenced in Busan, South Korea.
Question 7:
What did the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet recently approve?
A) A new health policy
B) Zero electricity bill rationalization for domestic users
C) New education reforms
D) Infrastructure development plan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a plan to rationalize the provisions for zero electricity bills for domestic consumers.
Question 8:
Where was Uttarakhand’s first-ever bird gallery opened?
A) Nainital
B) Haridwar
C) Dehradun
D) Rishikesh
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Uttarakhand’s first bird gallery was established at the Nature Education Centre, Jolly Grant, in Dehradun.
Question 9:
Who was reinstated as the Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal on July 15, 2024?
A) Sanjoy Mukherjee
B) Rajeev Kumar
C) Amit Shah
D) Mamata Banerjee
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The West Bengal government reinstated senior IPS officer Rajeev Kumar as the DGP of West Bengal.
Question 10:
What was India’s total exports (merchandise and services combined) in June 2024?
A) USD 50.47 billion
B) USD 65.47 billion
C) USD 75.47 billion
D) USD 55.47 billion
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s total exports in June 2024 were estimated at USD 65.47 billion.
Question 11:
What was the provisional annual inflation rate of India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in June 2024?
A) 2.36%
B) 3.36%
C) 4.36%
D) 5.36%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The WPI showed a provisional annual inflation rate of 3.36% in June 2024.
Question 12:
Where is the ICC Annual Conference 2024 being held?
A) India
B) Australia
C) Sri Lanka
D) England
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The ICC Annual Conference 2024 is being held in Sri Lanka.
Question 13:
What is the focus of the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024?
A) Space research
B) Heritage preservation and sustainable development
C) Economic policies
D) Global health
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The forum focuses on integrating global heritage concepts with local Indian heritage management.
Question 14:
Which country is hosting the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation in September 2024?
A) China
B) Japan
C) India
D) Thailand
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India is hosting the second Asia Pacific ministerial conference on civil aviation in September 2024.
Question 15:
What is the initiative “One Scientist, One Product” by ICAR about?
A) Environmental conservation
B) Agricultural and animal husbandry research
C) Space exploration
D) Industrial automation
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The “One Scientist, One Product” initiative by ICAR focuses on advancing agricultural and animal husbandry research.
