Current Affairs Quiz 2nd April 2024
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Question 1:
How many traditional products from Tripura have recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Matabari pera prasad and Rignai pachara textiles are the two traditional products from Tripura that recently received the GI tag.
Question 2:
Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Axis Capital?
A) Atul Mehra
B) Sheyphali B. Sharan
C) T.S.C. Bosh
D) Manish Desai
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Atul Mehra has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Axis Capital.
Question 3:
Which exercise demonstrates the collaboration and interoperability among the coast guards of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka?
A) Dosti-16
B) Gagan Shakti-2024
C) Malabar
D) Tri-Nation Shield
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: ‘Dosti-16’ is the trilateral exercise that highlights the collaboration among the coast guards of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka.
Question 4:
What is the name of the Indian Air Force’s 10-day mega exercise?
A) Vayu Shakti
B) Garuda
C) Gagan Shakti-2024
D) Aero India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Air Force’s 10-day mega exercise is named ‘Gagan Shakti-2024’.
Question 5:
Which organization won the SKOCH ESG Award 2024 in the ‘Renewable Energy Financing’ category?
A) NTPC Limited
B) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
C) REC Limited
D) Solar Energy Corporation of India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: REC Limited was honored with the SKOCH ESG Award 2024 in the ‘Renewable Energy Financing’ category.
Question 6:
What is the theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2024?
A) Together for Autism
B) Empowering Autistic Voices
C) Understanding and Acceptance
D) Inclusion in the Workplace
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2024 is “Empowering Autistic Voices”.
Question 7:
Who became the oldest World No. 1 in ATP Rankings history?
A) Rafael Nadal
B) Roger Federer
C) Novak Djokovic
D) Andy Murray
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Novak Djokovic set a new record by becoming the oldest World No. 1 in ATP Rankings history.
Question 8:
As of how many weeks has Novak Djokovic been the World No. 1, extending his record?
A) 419 weeks
B) 420 weeks
C) 400 weeks
D) 365 weeks
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: As of this week, Novak Djokovic begins his 419th week as the World No. 1, extending his remarkable record.
Question 9:
What total number of GI Protected products does Tripura have with the recent inclusion of Matabari pera prasad and Rignai pachara textiles?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: With the inclusion of Matabari pera prasad and Rignai pachara textiles, Tripura now has four GI Protected products.
Question 10:
What role has Ms. Sheyphali B. Sharan recently assumed?
A) CEO of Axis Capital
B) Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau
C) Executive Director of REC Limited
D) Managing Director of JM Financial
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Ms. Sheyphali B. Sharan has recently assumed charge as the Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau.
Question 11:
Which exercise involves all air force bases and assets across India to showcase the Indian Air Force’s might?
A) Aero India
B) Vayu Shakti
C) Garuda
D) Gagan Shakti-2024
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: ‘Gagan Shakti-2024’ is the exercise involving all air force bases and assets across India to showcase the IAF’s might.
Question 12:
How many GI Protected products did Tripura have before the recent additions?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Before the addition of Matabari pera prasad and Rignai pachara textiles, Tripura had one GI Protected product.
Question 13:
What is the significance of World Autism Awareness Day?
A) To promote autism research
B) To raise awareness and support for people with autism
C) To fundraise for autism centers
D) To celebrate achievements of individuals with autism
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Autism Awareness Day aims to raise awareness and support for people with autism.
Question 14:
Which exercise underscores the importance of collaboration among Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka’s coast guards?
A) Malabar
B) Tri-Nation Shield
C) Dosti-16
D) Maritime Connect
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The ‘Dosti-16’ exercise underscores the importance of collaboration among the coast guards of Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka.
Question 15:
Who is the veteran dealmaker that has joined Axis Capital as MD & CEO?
A) T.S.C. Bosh
B) Manish Desai
C) Atul Mehra
D) Sheyphali B. Sharan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Veteran dealmaker Atul Mehra has joined Axis Capital as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.