GK Current Affairs Quiz: January 12th, 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 12th January 2024

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Question 1:

Who inaugurated the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra in 2024?

A) Rishi Sunak
B) Naveen Patnaik
C) Narendra Modi
D) Droupadi Murmu

Question 2:

What was the main focus of the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik?

A) Promoting Indian Independence
B) Celebrating Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary
C) Showcasing youthful talent and skills
D) Enhancing India’s infrastructure

Question 3:

Which countries carried out airstrikes on Yemen’s Huthi rebels in response to Red Sea attacks?

A) US and India
B) UK and France
C) US and UK
D) France and Germany

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

• Explanation: The correct answer is C. The United States and Britain conducted airstrikes against the Huthi rebels due to their increasing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.

Question 4:

Who inaugurated the Malkangiri airport in Odisha?

A) Narendra Modi
B) Naveen Patnaik
C) Droupadi Murmu
D) Bhupender Yadav

Question 5:

What is the investment amount for Simmtech’s semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat?

A) Rs 1,500 crore
B) Rs 1,000 crore
C) Rs 1,250 crore
D) Rs 1,750 crore

Question 6:

When is National Road Safety Week observed in India?

A) January 12-18
B) January 11-17
C) February 1-7
D) March 15-21

Question 7:

What was the theme for National Youth Day 2024 in India?

A) Youth and Freedom
B) Viksit Yuva-Viksit Bharat
C) Empowering Young India
D) Swami Vivekananda’s Vision

Question 8:

What is the name of the UGC’s new directive for ethical education introduced in India?

A) Mulya Pravah 2.0
B) Shiksha Suraksha
C) Vidya Vikas
D) Gyan Ganga

Question 9:

Which cities shared the title of the cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023?

A) Mumbai and Pune
B) Hyderabad and Bangalore
C) Indore and Surat
D) Delhi and Kolkata

Question 10:

What is the global growth rate projection for 2024, according to the World Bank report?

A) 3.0%
B) 2.4%
C) 2.6%
D) 2.7%

Question 11:

Who launched the book ‘Modi: Energising A Green Future’?

A) Narendra Modi
B) Rishi Sunak
C) Naveen Patnaik
D) Bhupender Yadav

Question 12:

What is the slogan of the 9th Asian Winter Games set for 2025?

A) Together for Asia
B) Asian Winter Spirit
C) Dream of Winter, Love among Asia
D) Unity in Diversity

Question 13:

In which category did Aman Sherawat win gold at the Zagreb Open 2024?

A) Men’s 57 kg wrestling
B) Men’s 65 kg wrestling
C) Women’s 57 kg wrestling
D) Women’s 65 kg wrestling

Question 14:

Which event did Rhythm Sangwan secure an Olympic quota for India at the Asian Shooting Championships 2024?

A) Women’s 10m air rifle
B) Women’s

25m pistol
C) Men’s 50m rifle
D) Men’s 10m air pistol

Question 15:

Which organization partnered with SBI for SHG loans?

A) Urban Development Ministry
B) Rural Development Ministry
C) Ministry of Finance
D) Ministry of Corporate Affairs