Current Affairs Quiz 30th April 2024
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Question 1:
Who recently resigned as the First Minister of Scotland?
A) Nicola Sturgeon
B) Boris Johnson
C) Humza Yousaf
D) Jeremy Corbyn
Answer and Explanation
Question 2:
Which country partially lifted import restrictions on trucks and heavy vehicles to boost its economy?
A) India
B) Bangladesh
C) Sri Lanka
D) Pakistan
Answer and Explanation
Question 3:
Which state in India has launched a three-day survey to protect the Nilgiri Tahr?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer and Explanation
Question 4:
Who has been appointed as the new director in the Department of Land Resources?
A) Sarvadanand Barnwal
B) Ajit Doval
C) Anil Swarup
D) Rajiv Mehrishi
Answer and Explanation
Question 5:
Who is the new president of the Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA)?
A) Krishna Ella
B) Adar C. Poonawala
C) Cyrus Poonawalla
D) Satish Reddy
Answer and Explanation
Question 6:
Which AI-powered news anchor won two awards at the International News Media Association (INMA) Global Media Awards?
A) Rajdeep
B) Vikram
C) Sana
D) Neha
Answer and Explanation
Question 7:
Who received the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize from India?
A) Vandana Shiva
B) Alok Shukla
C) Medha Patkar
D) Sunderlal Bahuguna
Answer and Explanation
Question 8:
Who among the following was honored with the Pandit Lacchu Maharaj Award?
A) Amitabh Bachchan
B) Shah Rukh Khan
C) Hema Malini
D) Aishwarya Rai
Answer and Explanation
Question 9:
Which institution was involved in developing a 3D-printed dummy ballot unit?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Madras
C) IIT Guwahati
D) IIT Kanpur
Answer and Explanation
Question 10:
Which missile was recently inducted by the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy for enhanced strike capabilities?
A) BrahMos
B) Nirbhay
C) Rampage
D) Agni-V
Answer and Explanation
Question 11:
Which team did MS Dhoni lead to a significant win in the 2024 IPL, setting a new record?
A) Mumbai Indians
B) Royal Challengers Bangalore
C) Kolkata Knight Riders
D) Chennai Super Kings
Answer and Explanation
Question 12:
What was celebrated on April 30 to highlight the objectives of providing better access to healthcare?
A) National Health Day
B) World Health Day
C) Ayushman Bharat Diwas
D) Universal Health Coverage Day
Answer and Explanation
Question 13:
Which prestigious award was conferred upon K.V. Kamath by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education?
A) Bharat Ratna
B) Padma Bhushan
C) Honorary Doctorate
D) Distinguished Alumni Award
Answer and Explanation
Question 14:
Which actress was recognized alongside Hema Malini with the Pandit Lacchu Maharaj Award?
A) Juhi Chawla
B) Madhuri Dixit
C) Saira Banu
D) Rekha
Answer and Explanation
Question 15:
Which organization’s new president is Krishna Ella, effective April 2024?
A) Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance
B) Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association
C) Indian Medical Association
D) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry