GK Current Affairs Quiz: April 13th 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 13th April 2024

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Question 1:
Who is the first Indian pilot to join Blue Origin’s space tourism mission?
A) Rajesh Sharma
B) Gopi Thotakura
C) Anil Kumar
D) Vijay Singh

Question 2:
Where was Russia’s Angara-A5 rocket test-launched from?
A) Baikonur Cosmodrome
B) Plesetsk Cosmodrome
C) Kapustin Yar
D) Vostochny Cosmodrome

Question 3:
What percentage stake is Japan’s MUFG set to acquire in HDB Financial Services?
A) 15%
B) 20%
C) 25%
D) 30%

Question 4:
What type of license has Revolut India received from the RBI?
A) Banking License
B) Insurance Broker License
C) Prepaid Payment Instruments License
D) Mutual Fund License

Question 5:
Where is the world’s largest renewable energy park being built by Adani Green Energy?
A) Mumbai
B) Khavda
C) Jaipur
D) Bangalore

Question 7:
Who has been appointed as a member of the University Grants Commission (UGC)?
A) Rajat Gupta
B) Mohan Agashe
C) Sachidananda Mohanty
D) Anita Desai

• Explanation: Sachidananda Mohanty was appointed as a member of the UGC for a three-year term.
Question 8:
Who was re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board?
A) Jagjit Pavadia
B) Anuradha Chenoy
C) Vivek Murthy
D) Amartya Sen

Answer and Explanation
Answer: A) Jagjit Pavadia
• Explanation: Jagjit Pavadia was re-elected for a third term to the International Narcotics Control Board, highlighting India’s continued influence in global narcotics regulation.
Question 9:
What award was Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni honored with in 2024?
A) Nobel Peace Prize
B) Bharat Ratna
C) American President’s Volunteer Award
D) Padma Vibhushan

Answer and Explanation
Answer: C) American President’s Volunteer Award
• Explanation: Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni received the American President’s Volunteer Award for his significant voluntary service.
Question 10:
What major achievement is credited to Dr. Gagandeep Kang?
A) Discovering a vaccine for Ebola
B) Winning the Nobel Prize in Medicine
C) Receiving the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award
D) Developing a cure for HIV

Answer and Explanation
Answer: C) Receiving the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award
• Explanation: Dr. Gagandeep Kang was awarded the prestigious John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award for her contributions to global health research.
Question 11:
Which country did India surpass in digital services exports according to a 2023 WTO report?
A) Germany
B) China
C) USA
D) Japan

Answer and Explanation
Answer: B) China
• Explanation: In 2023, India became a leader in digital services exports, overtaking China, as per a WTO report.
Question 12:
Who is developing an app called ZeroPe focused on medical loans?
A) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
B) Ashneer Grover
C) Nandan Nilekani
D) Sundar Pichai

Answer and Explanation
Answer: B) Ashneer Grover
• Explanation: After leaving BharatPe, Ashneer Grover launched a new fintech venture with an app called ZeroPe that specializes in medical loans.
Question 13:
What position did India secure in the newly developed World Cybercrime Index?
A) First
B) Fifth
C) Tenth
D) Fifteenth

Answer and Explanation
Answer: C) Tenth
• Explanation: India was ranked tenth in the World Cybercrime Index, which assesses the impact, professionalism, and technical skills of cybercrime across countries.
Question 14:
What significant move did Russia make concerning space technology on April 11, 2024?
A) Launched the first man to Mars
B) Tested a new lunar rover
C) Successfully tested the Angara-A5 rocket
D) Opened a new space station

Answer and Explanation
Answer: C) Successfully tested the Angara-A5 rocket
• Explanation: Russia conducted a successful test launch of the Angara-A5 rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome, advancing its capabilities in space technology.
Question 15:
What is the value range expected for HDB Financial Services at its IPO?
A) $7-8 billion
B) $8-9 billion
C) $9-10 billion
D) $9-12 billion

Answer and Explanation
Answer: D) $9-12 billion
• Explanation: HDB Financial Services is anticipated to be valued between $9 billion to $12 billion at its IPO, depending on market conditions.