Current Affairs Quiz 02nd July 2024
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Question 1:
Which country recently became the first to prepare a complete checklist of its entire fauna?
A) Japan
B) China
C) India
D) Australia
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India launched the ‘Fauna of India Checklist Portal,’ making it the first country to compile a comprehensive list of its entire fauna, covering 104,561 species.
Question 2:
Which country introduced new banknotes featuring advanced holographic technology?
A) United States
B) China
C) Japan
D) Germany
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Japan introduced new banknotes with advanced holographic technology, creating the illusion of 3D rotating portraits as an anti-counterfeit measure.
Question 3:
Hul Kranti Diwas commemorates the independence movement led by tribal heroes from which state?
A) Odisha
B) Jharkhand
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Hul Kranti Diwas is celebrated in Jharkhand to honor the 1855 independence movement led by tribal heroes Sidho, Kanho, Chand, and Bhairav.
Question 4:
Who recently took charge as the new Chief General Manager (CGM) of the Southern Region Transmission System-I (SRTS-I) of PGCIL?
A) Ravi Kumar
B) Sanjay Singh
C) Akhilesh Pathak
D) Ramesh Sharma
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Akhilesh Pathak assumed office as the new CGM of the Southern Region Transmission System-I (SRTS-I) of PGCIL on July 1, 2024.
Question 5:
Which organizations have designated India as a partner nation for their human spaceflight program?
A) NASA and SpaceX
B) SERA and Blue Origin
C) ESA and Roscosmos
D) ISRO and JAXA
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) and Blue Origin have designated India as a partner nation for their human spaceflight program.
Question 6:
Project Nexus, aimed at enabling efficient cross-border retail payments, is a collaboration between RBI and central banks of how many ASEAN countries?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Project Nexus is a collaboration between the RBI and the central banks of four ASEAN countries, along with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
Question 7:
What was India’s gross goods and services tax (GST) collection for June 2024?
A) Rs 1.64 trillion
B) Rs 1.74 trillion
C) Rs 1.84 trillion
D) Rs 1.94 trillion
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s GST collection for June 2024 reached Rs 1.74 trillion, marking a 7.7% year-on-year growth.
Question 8:
What was the growth rate of India’s core sector industries in May 2024?
A) 5.7%
B) 6.0%
C) 6.3%
D) 6.7%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The growth rate of India’s core sector industries in May 2024 decelerated to 6.3% from 6.7% in April.
Question 9:
Where was the 9th Annual World Congress – Longevity Revolution 2024 held?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bangalore
D) Hyderabad
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The 9th Annual World Congress – Longevity Revolution 2024 was held in New Delhi, showcasing advances in regenerative medicine.
Question 10:
Who won the 10th Leon Masters chess championship?
A) Magnus Carlsen
B) Hikaru Nakamura
C) Viswanathan Anand
D) Fabiano Caruana
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand won the 10th Leon Masters chess championship, defeating Jaime Santos Latasa.
Question 11:
When is World Sports Journalists Day celebrated?
A) July 1
B) July 2
C) July 3
D) July 4
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Sports Journalists Day is celebrated on July 2 each year to honor sports journalists.
Question 12:
What is the significance of World UFO Day celebrated on July 2?
A) To promote space tourism
B) To explore the possibility of extraterrestrial life
C) To celebrate astronaut achievements
D) To discuss space exploration policies
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World UFO Day, celebrated on July 2, is dedicated to exploring the possibility of life beyond Earth and unidentified flying objects.
Question 13:
Bhupinder Singh Rawat, who recently passed away, was known for playing in which tournament for India?
A) Asian Cup
B) Merdeka Cup
C) SAFF Championship
D) AFC Cup
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Bhupinder Singh Rawat, a former Indian midfielder, played in the 1969 Merdeka Cup in Malaysia.
Question 14:
Swamy Saswathikananda’s 20th Samadhi Day was observed in which place?
A) Varanasi
B) Rishikesh
C) Varkala
D) Haridwar
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The 20th Samadhi Day of Swamy Saswathikananda was observed by the Sivagiri Matha Atheetha Athmiya Sangham in Varkala.
Question 15:
Where is Air India establishing South Asia’s largest flight training school?
A) Nagpur
B) Pune
C) Nashik
D) Amravati
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Air India is setting up South Asia’s largest flight training school in Amravati, Maharashtra.
