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Current Affairs Quiz 29th January 2024

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1. Prime Minister Modi’s Technological Advancements at Supreme Court’s 75th Anniversary:

Question: What technological advancements did Prime Minister Modi introduce at the 75th anniversary of the Supreme Court?
A) Digital Library
B) Bilingual Website
C) Digital Supreme Court Reports
D) ECourt Services

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: B and C

  • Explanation: Prime Minister Modi introduced the Digital Supreme Court Reports and a new bilingual website at the Supreme Court’s 75th anniversary.

 

 

2. Prime Minister Modi’s Infrastructure Projects in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh:

Question: The infrastructure projects announced by Prime Minister Modi in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, are valued at over:
A) Rs 10,000 crores
B) Rs 19,100 crores
C) Rs 15,500 crores
D) Rs 20,000 crores

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: B

  • Explanation: The infrastructure projects announced in Bulandshahr are valued at over Rs 19,100 crores.

 

 

3. Chief Guest for 75th Republic Day Celebrations in India:

Question: Which country’s president visited India as the chief guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations?
A) France
B) Germany
C) Russia
D) United States

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: A

  • Explanation: French President Emmanuel Macron visited India as the chief guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations.

 

 

4. 4th Rüsoma Orange Festival Location:

Question: Where was the 4th Rüsoma Orange Festival held?
A) Nagaland
B) Kerala
C) Karnataka
D) Assam

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: A

  • Explanation: The 4th Rüsoma Orange Festival was held in Nagaland.

 

 

5. First Joint Military Exercise Between India and Saudi Arabia:

Question: What is the name of the first joint military exercise between India and Saudi Arabia?
A) Desert Eagle
B) Sada Tanseeq
C) Falcon Strike
D) Yudh Abhyas

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: B

  • Explanation: The first joint military exercise between India and Saudi Arabia is named ‘Sada Tanseeq’.

 

 

6. Nitish Kumar’s Political Affiliation:

Question: Which party does Nitish Kumar, the ninetime Chief Minister of Bihar, belong to?
A) BJP
B) RJD
C) JD(U)
D) Congress

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: C

  • Explanation: Nitish Kumar belongs to the Janata DalUnited (JD(U)) party.

 

 

7. Union Budget Fiscal Deficit Target for FY 202425:

Question: For the fiscal year 202425, the Union Budget aims for a fiscal deficit of what percentage of GDP?
A) 4.5%
B) 5.9%
C) 6.2%
D) 5.0%

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: B

  • Explanation: The Union Budget for FY 202425 targets a fiscal deficit of 5.9% of GDP.

 

 

8. ‘Pahal’ – A Vigilance Journal:

Question

: What is ‘Pahal’?
A) A Solar Energy Scheme
B) A Vigilance Journal
C) An Infrastructure Project
D) A Digital Education Program

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: B

  • Explanation: ‘Pahal’ is a vigilance journal launched by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA).

 

 

9. Indian Newspaper Day and the First Printed Newspaper in India:

Question: Indian Newspaper Day commemorates the first printed newspaper in India, which was:
A) The Statesman
B) The Times of India
C) Hicky’s Bengal Gazette
D) The Hindu

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: C

  • Explanation: Indian Newspaper Day commemorates Hicky’s Bengal Gazette, the first printed newspaper in India.

 

 

10. First CommanderinChief of the Indian Army:

Question: Who was the first CommanderinChief of the Indian Army, celebrated on his birth anniversary?
A) Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
B) General Bipin Rawat
C) Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa
D) General V.K. Singh

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: C

  • Explanation: Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, the first CommanderinChief of the Indian Army, is celebrated on his birth anniversary.

 

 

11. ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’ Goal:

Question: What is the goal of the ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’?
A) To provide clean drinking water
B) To promote solar energy usage
C) To improve rural infrastructure
D) To enhance digital literacy

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: B

  • Explanation: The ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’ aims to promote solar energy usage in Indian households.

 

 

12. AISHE 202122 Report on Higher Education Enrollments:

Question: According to the AISHE 202122 report, there was a significant increase in enrollments in:
A) Primary education
B) Vocational training
C) Higher education
D) Distance learning

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: C

  • Explanation: The AISHE 202122 report showed a significant increase in higher education enrollments.

 

 

13. Elderly Life Expectancy in India:

Question: Which region in India topped in elderly life expectancy according to the India Ageing Report 2023?
A) Kerala
B) Punjab
C) Jammu Kashmir
D) Tamil Nadu

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: C

  • Explanation: Jammu Kashmir topped in elderly life expectancy according to the India Ageing Report 2023.

 

 

14. IndiaFrance Agreement on Space Defense Cooperation:

Question: India and France signed an agreement on:
A) Trade and Commerce
B) Educational Exchange
C) Space Defense Cooperation
D) Environmental Protection

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: C

  • Explanation: India and France signed an agreement on space defense cooperation.

 

 

15. Venue of the 69th Filmfare Awards:

Question: The 69th Filmfare Awards were held in:
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Gandhinagar
D) Kolkata

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: C

  • Explanation: The 69th Filmfare Awards were held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

 

 

16. Winner of the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup:

Question: Which country won the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup?
A) Australia
B) Netherlands
C) India
D) Germany

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: B

  • Explanation: The Netherlands won the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup.

 

 

17. Australian Open 2024 Men’s Singles Champion:

Question: Who won the men’s singles title at the Australian Open 2024?
A) Novak Djokovic
B) Rafael Nadal
C) Roger Federer
D) Jannik Sinner

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: D

  • Explanation: Jannik Sinner won the men’s singles title at the Australian Open 2024.

 

 

18. Ranji Trophy Triple Century Record:

Question: Who set a new record with a triple century in a Ranji Trophy match?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Rohit Sharma
C) Tanmay Agarwal
D) Shikhar Dhawan

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: C

    < li>Explanation: Tanmay Agarwal set a new record with a triple century in a Ranji Trophy match.

 

 

19. ISRO’s PSLVC58 Mission Success:

Question: Which ISRO mission successfully completed its objectives as part of the PSLVC58 mission?
A) Chandrayaan2
B) Gaganyaan
C) POEM3
D) Mangalyaan

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: C

  • Explanation: ISRO’s POEM3 mission, part of the PSLVC58 mission, successfully completed its objectives.

 

 

20. Purpose of INSAT3DS Satellite Launch by ISRO:

Question: What is the purpose of the upcoming INSAT3DS satellite launch by ISRO?
A) To study Martian atmosphere
B) For enhanced weather forecasting
C) To provide highspeed internet
D) For deep space exploration

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: B

  • Explanation: The upcoming INSAT3DS satellite launch by ISRO aims to enhance India’s weather forecasting and disaster management capabilities.

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