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Current Affairs Quiz 8th June 2024

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Question 1:

Which states have been issued a notice by the NHRC regarding ‘Nata Pratha’?

A) Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat

B) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat

C) Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Gujarat

D) Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat
  • Explanation: The NHRC issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat regarding the practice of ‘Nata Pratha’.

 

 

Question 2:

Which countries launched the Biopharmaceuticals Alliance?

A) India, USA, UK, Japan, EU

B) India, USA, South Korea, Japan, EU

C) India, China, South Korea, Japan, EU

D) India, USA, South Korea, Japan, Australia

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) India, USA, South Korea, Japan, EU
  • Explanation: India, USA, South Korea, Japan, and the EU launched the Biopharmaceuticals Alliance during the Bio International Convention 2024 in San Diego, USA.

 

 

Question 3:

Which countries were elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council on June 6, 2024?

A) Pakistan, Somalia, Panama, Denmark, Greece

B) Pakistan, Somalia, Panama, Sweden, Greece

C) India, Somalia, Panama, Denmark, Greece

D) Pakistan, Somalia, Chile, Denmark, Greece

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A) Pakistan, Somalia, Panama, Denmark, Greece
  • Explanation: Pakistan, Somalia, Panama, Denmark, and Greece were elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a two-year term starting January 1, 2025.

 

 

Question 4:

What is the power generation capacity of the Arun III Hydropower Project in Nepal?

A) 800 MW

B) 900 MW

C) 1000 MW

D) 1200 MW

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) 900 MW
  • Explanation: The Arun III Hydropower Project in Nepal has a power generation capacity of 900 MW.

 

 

Question 5:

Where is the ‘Bridge of National Unity’ located?

A) Western Hungary

B) Eastern Hungary

C) Northern Hungary

D) Southern Hungary

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) Eastern Hungary
  • Explanation: The ‘Bridge of National Unity’ is located in the eastern Hungarian city of Satoraljaujhely.

 

 

Question 6:

Who was elected as the president of the 79th UN General Assembly session?

A) Denis Francis

B) Pushpakamal Dahal

C) Philemon Yang

D) Sarabjot Singh

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Philemon Yang
  • Explanation: Philemon Yang, former Prime Minister of Cameroon, was elected as the president of the 79th UNGA session.

 

 

Question 7:

Who is set to reclaim the Chief Minister’s position in Andhra Pradesh?

A) Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy

B) N. Chandrababu Naidu

C) K. Chandrashekar Rao

D) P. Vijaya Sai Reddy

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) N. Chandrababu Naidu
  • Explanation: N. Chandrababu Naidu is set to reclaim the Chief Minister’s position in Andhra Pradesh.

 

 

Question 8:

Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Bisleri Limonata?

A) Ranbir Kapoor

B) Alia Bhatt

C) Aditya Roy Kapur

D) Deepika Padukone

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Aditya Roy Kapur
  • Explanation: Aditya Roy Kapur has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Bisleri Limonata.

 

 

Question 9:

Which two ministries have collaborated to establish the Tele MANAS cell?

A) Ministry of Health and Ministry of Home Affairs

B) Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Finance

C) Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defence

D) Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defence
  • Explanation: The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Defence have collaborated to establish the Tele MANAS cell for armed forces personnel and their families.

 

 

Question 10:

What is the primary focus of RBI’s HaRBInger 2024 hackathon?

A) Financial inclusion

B) Real-time financial fraud prevention

C) Digital banking solutions

D) Cryptocurrency regulations

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) Real-time financial fraud prevention
  • Explanation: The primary focus of RBI’s HaRBInger 2024 hackathon is to develop technology-driven solutions to predict, detect, and prevent financial frauds in real-time.

 

 

Question 11:

Where was the ISSF World Cup held from May 31 to June 8, 2024?

A) New Delhi, India

B) Beijing, China

C) Munich, Germany

D) Tokyo, Japan

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Munich, Germany
  • Explanation: The ISSF World Cup was held in Munich, Germany, from May 31 to June 8, 2024.

 

 

Question 12:

Who won India’s first medal at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, 2024?

A) Abhinav Bindra

B) Gagan Narang

C) Sarabjot Singh

D) Manu Bhaker

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Sarabjot Singh
  • Explanation: Sarabjot Singh won India’s first medal at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, 2024.

 

 

Question 13:

Which renowned wildlife conservationist passed away recently?

A) Valmik Thapar

B) Ullas Karanth

C) A.J.T. Johnsingh

D) Ravi Chellam

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) A.J.T. Johnsingh
  • Explanation: Renowned wildlife conservationist A.J.T. Johnsingh recently passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 78.

 

 

Question 14:

When is World Oceans Day observed?

A) June 5

B) June 6

C) June 7

D) June 8

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D) June 8
  • Explanation: World Oceans Day is observed on June 8 every year.

 

 

Question 15:

What percentage of the world’s oxygen is produced by oceans?

A) 30%

B) 40%

C) 50%

D) 60%

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) 50%
  • Explanation: Oceans produce around 50% of the world’s oxygen.

 

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