GK Current Affairs Quiz: April 5th 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 5th April 2024

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Question 1:
Which year is India planning to establish its first privately managed strategic petroleum reserve (SPR)?
A) 2025
B) 2027
C) 2029
D) 2031

Question 2:
NATO celebrated how many years of collective defense in 2024?
A) 50
B) 60
C) 75
D) 100

Question 3:
Where was the world’s most powerful laser, as unveiled in 2024, located?
A) France
B) Germany
C) Romania
D) United States

Question 4:
What caused Zimbabwe to declare a state of disaster in 2024?
A) Floods
B) Drought
C) Earthquake
D) Wildfires

Question 5:
Who was appointed to the World Bank Economic Advisory Panel in 2024?
A) Rakesh Mohan
B) Indermit Gill
C) Nicholas Stern
D) Shaktikanta Das

Question 6:
As of April 5, 2024, the RBI kept the repo rate steady at what percent?
A) 4.5%
B) 5.5%
C) 6.5%
D) 7.5%

Question 7:
By what percentage did UPI transactions surge in India in the second half of 2023?
A) 26%
B) 56%
C) 76%
D) 86%

Question 8:
Which new generation ballistic missile did DRDO successfully test?
A) Agni-II
B) Agni-III
C) Agni-Prime
D) Agni-V

Question 9:
Which state is the new DRDO weapon systems test centre being established in?
A) Odisha
B) Gujarat
C) West Bengal
D) Maharashtra

Question 10:
Who won a bronze medal at the IWF World Cup 2024?
A) Mirabai Chanu
B) Bindyarani Devi
C) Karnam Malleswari
D) Kunjarani Devi

Answer: B) Bindyarani Devi

• Explanation: Bindyarani Devi competed in the women’s 55kg category at the IWF World Cup 2024 and won a bronze medal.
Question 11:
Which organization announced the 2024 Young Global Leaders Community?
A) United Nations
B) World Economic Forum
C) International Monetary Fund
D) World Health Organization


Answer and Explanation
Answer: B) World Economic Forum
• Explanation: The World Economic Forum announced the 20th edition of its Young Global Leaders Community for the Class of 2024.
Question 12:
Which company partnered with PTI to expand its fact-checking program in India?
A) Google
B) Meta
C) Twitter
D) Microsoft


Answer and Explanation
Answer: B) Meta
• Explanation: Meta extended its fact-checking initiative in India by partnering with the Press Trust of India (PTI).
Question 13:
What is the theme for the International Day of Conscience 2024?
A) Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience
B) Global Unity for Peace
C) Fostering Compassion and Tolerance
D) Building Bridges of Understanding


Answer and Explanation
Answer: A) Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience
• Explanation: The theme for the International Day of Conscience in 2024 is ‘Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience’.
Question 14:
What significant event does National Maritime Day commemorate in India?
A) Independence of the Indian Navy
B) Voyage of SS Loyalty
C) Establishment of the National Maritime Board
D) Founding of the Indian Maritime University


Answer and Explanation
Answer: B) Voyage of SS Loyalty
• Explanation: National Maritime Day commemorates the voyage of SS Loyalty, the first Indian commercial ship to the United Kingdom, in 1919.
Question 15:
What system did the Manohar International Airport in Goa launch?
A) Automated Baggage System
B) Digi Yatra System
C) Online Check-In Service
D) Advanced Security Screening


Answer and Explanation
Answer: B) Digi Yatra System
• Explanation: The Manohar International Airport in Goa launched the Digi Yatra system, using facial recognition technology to enhance passenger experience.