GK Current Affairs Quiz: February 1st, 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 1st February 2024

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Question 1:

Which country did not join the BRICS group despite receiving an invitation?

A) Egypt

B) Iran

C) Argentina

D) Ethiopia

Question 2:

Who is set to become the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand following Hemant Soren’s resignation?

A) Hemant Soren

B) Champai Soren

C) Raghubar Das

D) Arjun Munda

Question 3:

Where is the new satellite campus of IIT Indore approved by the Indian government located?

A) Bhopal

B) Indore

C) Ujjain

D) Gwalior

Question 4:

Which state in India now has the highest number of Ramsar sites with the latest additions?

A) Kerala

B) Tamil Nadu

C) Odisha

D) West Bengal

Question 5:

What significant bills did Assam’s Cabinet approve to boost tourism and increase representation within the council?

A) Assam Tourism Development and Registration Bill 2024 and Mising Autonomous Council Bill 2024 amendments

B) Assam Health Improvement Bill 2024

C) Assam Education Reform Bill 2024

D) Assam Agricultural Development Bill 2024

Question 6:

Where does the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the end of Republic Day celebrations, take place?

A) Red Fort

B) India Gate

C) Rajpath

D) Vijay Chowk

Question 7:

What is the indigenous design percentage of INS Sandhayak, set for commissioning in Visakhapatnam?

A) 50%

B) 60%

C) 80%

D) 90%

Question 8:

Who became the first female Subedar in the Indian Army?

A) Preeti Rajak

B) Priya Jhingan

C) Shanti Tigga

D) Mitali Madhumita

Question 9:

Whose interim budget speech highlighted the government’s commitment to economic transformation?

A) Narendra Modi

B) Rajnath Singh

C) Amit Shah

D) Nirmala Sitharaman

Question 10:

What does the Union Budget 2024-25 primarily focus on?

A) Health and Wellness

B) Infrastructure Investment

C) Education Reform

D) Digital Economy

Question 11:

What is crucial in understanding India’s fiscal planning, especially ahead of Lok Sabha elections?

A) Differences between monetary and fiscal policies

B) Differences between interim and full budgets

C) Differences between direct and indirect taxes

D) Differences between GDP and GNP

Question 12:

What did January’s significant rise in GST revenue indicate?

A) Decline in economic activity

B) Increase in unemployment rates

C) Robust economic activity

D) Decrease in consumer spending

Question 13:

What did December’s drop in core sector output growth signal?

A) An economic boom

B) A slowdown across various sectors

C) An increase in foreign investments

D) Stability in the manufacturing sector

Question 14:

What action did the RBI take against Paytm Payments Bank?

A) Awarded it for best performance

B) Imposed restrictions on its operations

C) Increased its operational capabilities

D) Merged it with another bank

Question 15:

What is the focus of the startup fest scheduled in Mangalore?

A) Cultural exchange

B)Environmental conservation

C) Innovation and entrepreneurship

D) Sports and fitness

Question 16:

What does the Indian Coast Guard Day commemorate?

A) The founding of the Indian Navy

B) The establishment of maritime laws

C) The dedication and service of Coast Guard personnel

D) The signing of international maritime treaties

Question 17:

Who among the following Indian scientists is to be recognized at the Blavatnik Awards in London?

A) Venkatraman Ramakrishnan

B) Rahul R Nair

C) C.N.R. Rao

D) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam