Current Affairs Quiz 17th July 2024
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Question 1:
What is the aim of the ASMITA project launched by the Ministry of Education and UGC?
A) To develop digital infrastructure in schools
B) To translate foreign textbooks into Indian languages
C) To develop 22,000 books in Indian languages over five years
D) To provide scholarships to Indian students
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The ASMITA project aims to augment study materials in Indian languages through translation and academic writing, developing 22,000 books over the next five years.
Question 2:
Who is the chairperson of the reconstituted NITI Aayog?
A) Suman K Bery
B) Narendra Modi
C) Amit Shah
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the chairperson of the reconstituted NITI Aayog.
Question 3:
What is the primary focus of India’s fifth indigenisation list?
A) Importing advanced military technology
B) Boosting domestic defence manufacturing
C) Expanding foreign defence partnerships
D) Developing nuclear weapons
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The fifth indigenisation list focuses on procuring military hardware from state-run domestic manufacturers to boost domestic defence industries.
Question 4:
Which new malaria vaccine is being rolled out in Africa by the Serum Institute of India?
A) R21/Matrix-M
B) RTS,S/AS01
C) Mosquirix
D) Covaxin
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, developed by the Serum Institute of India and the University of Oxford, is being rolled out in Africa.
Question 5:
How did the Indian team perform at the 35th International Biology Olympiad 2024 in Kazakhstan?
A) Won no medals
B) Won one GOLD and three SILVER medals
C) Won three GOLD and one SILVER medal
D) Did not participate
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian team achieved remarkable success at the 35th International Biology Olympiad, winning one GOLD and three SILVER medals.
Question 6:
What percentage of votes did Paul Kagame secure in the 2024 presidential election?
A) 99.15%
B) 75.00%
C) 89.50%
D) 55.00%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Paul Kagame secured 99.15% of the votes in the 2024 presidential election in Rwanda.
Question 7:
What recent integration did the Uttarakhand government achieve with its eSwasthya Dham portal?
A) National Health Mission
B) Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
C) Digital India Initiative
D) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Uttarakhand government integrated its eSwasthya Dham portal with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to enhance digital healthcare infrastructure.
Question 8:
Which festival marks the beginning of Sawan in Uttarakhand?
A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Harela
D) Baisakhi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Harela festival, celebrated on July 16, marks the beginning of Sawan in Uttarakhand and symbolizes prosperity and well-being.
Question 9:
Where was Asia’s first health research “Pre-Clinical Network Facility” inaugurated?
A) Mumbai
B) Faridabad
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The “Pre-Clinical Network Facility” was inaugurated at the Translational Health Science & Technology Institute in Faridabad.
Question 10:
Who was appointed as the new Chairman of MahaRERA?
A) Ajoy Mehta
B) Suman K Bery
C) Manoj Saunik
D) Amit Shah
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Manoj Saunik was appointed as the new Chairman of the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), succeeding Ajoy Mehta.
Question 11:
Who recently became the first judge from Manipur to be appointed to the Supreme Court?
A) Justice R Mahadevan
B) Justice N Kotiswar Singh
C) Justice Ajoy Mehta
D) Justice Manoj Saunik
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Justice N Kotiswar Singh is the first judge from Manipur to be appointed to the Supreme Court of India.
Question 12:
What is the IMF’s revised GDP growth forecast for India for the fiscal year 2024-25?
A) 6.0%
B) 7.5%
C) 7.0%
D) 6.5%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The IMF has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024-25 to 7%, up by 20 basis points from earlier projections.
Question 13:
What is the theme of Tim Walker’s novel “The Prisoner of Bhopal”?
A) Science fiction
B) Historical fiction
C) Fantasy
D) Mystery
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: “The Prisoner of Bhopal” by Tim Walker is a historical fiction novel commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy.
Question 14:
Who was Subhash Dandekar?
A) A politician
B) A scientist
C) Founder of Camlin
D) A sports personality
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Subhash Dandekar was the founder of Camlin, a leading brand in the stationery and art supplies industry in India.
Question 15:
What is celebrated on July 17 every year?
A) World Environment Day
B) World Health Day
C) World Day for International Justice
D) World Science Day
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: July 17 is observed as the World Day for International Justice, promoting international criminal justice and honoring the fight against impunity for serious crimes.
