Current Affairs Quiz 04th July 2024
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Question 1:
What is the primary objective of the ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ launched by NITI Aayog?
A) Promote digital literacy
B) Achieve saturation in key indicators across Aspirational Districts and Blocks
C) Improve rural healthcare
D) Enhance urban infrastructure
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ is aimed at achieving saturation in key development indicators across 112 Aspirational Districts and 500 Aspirational Blocks.
Question 2:
When is India set to host the 46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session?
A) July 4-14, 2024
B) July 21-31, 2024
C) August 1-10, 2024
D) August 15-25, 2024
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India will host the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee from July 21-31, 2024, in New Delhi.
Question 3:
Who recently became the new Dutch Prime Minister with a mission to curb asylum?
A) Mark Rutte
B) Dick Schoof
C) Geert Wilders
D) Wopke Hoekstra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Former spy chief Dick Schoof has been sworn in as the new Dutch prime minister, focusing on implementing the strictest-ever immigration policy.
Question 4:
Which state passed the draft for the Uttar Pradesh Nodal Investment Region for Manufacturing (Construction) Area Bill (NIRMAN)-2024?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government passed the draft for the UP NIRMAN Bill-2024 as part of its strategy to elevate the state’s economy.
Question 5:
Who has been named as the Chairperson of the National Medical Commission?
A) Dr. Randeep Guleria
B) Dr. Devi Shetty
C) Dr. B.N. Gangadhar
D) Dr. Naresh Trehan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Dr. B.N. Gangadhar has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Medical Commission by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet.
Question 6:
Who has been promoted to Additional National Security Adviser (NSA) in India?
A) Ajit Doval
B) Rajinder Khanna
C) Arvind Kumar
D) Samant Goel
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Former R&AW chief Rajinder Khanna has been promoted to Additional National Security Adviser (NSA).
Question 7:
Who is the new Managing Director and CEO of SBI General Insurance?
A) Rajnish Kumar
B) Naveen Chandra Jha
C) Dinesh Kumar Khara
D) Kishore Kumar Poludasu
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Shri Naveen Chandra Jha has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBI General Insurance.
Question 8:
What new plan did Paytm launch for its merchant partners?
A) Paytm Business Booster
B) Paytm Health Saathi
C) Paytm Merchant Growth Plan
D) Paytm Business Health
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Paytm launched ‘Paytm Health Saathi’, a healthcare and income protection plan for its merchant partners.
Question 9:
What milestone did ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission recently achieve?
A) First commercial launch
B) Completing its first halo orbit
C) Landing on the moon
D) Reaching Mars
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point.
Question 10:
Who received the inaugural K. Saraswathi Amma Award?
A) Arundhati Roy
B) P. Geetha
C) Kamala Das
D) Shashi Deshpande
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Writer and feminist activist P. Geetha was awarded the first K. Saraswathi Amma Award.
Question 11:
Who won the Austrian Grand Prix 2024?
A) Lewis Hamilton
B) Max Verstappen
C) George Russell
D) Charles Leclerc
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: George Russell of Mercedes triumphed in the Austrian Grand Prix 2024.
Question 12:
When was July 4th made an official holiday by the U.S. Congress?
A) 1776
B) 1812
C) 1870
D) 1900
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The U.S. Congress made July 4th an official holiday in 1870.
Question 13:
How many people were in the U.S. in July 1776?
A) 1 million
B) 2.5 million
C) 10 million
D) 5 million
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: In July 1776, the United States had a population of 2.5 million people.
Question 14:
What is the current population of the United States as reported by the U.S. Census?
A) 250 million
B) 300 million
C) 336 million
D) 400 million
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The U.S. Census reports that the current population of the United States is 336 million people.
Question 15:
How do Americans typically celebrate Independence Day?
A) Parades and sports events
B) Fireworks and other festivities
C) Religious ceremonies
D) Political rallies
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and various festivities.
