Current Affairs Quiz 16th July 2024
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Question 1:
Who inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Colleges of Excellence in 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C) Mohan Yadav
D) Savitri Thakur
Answer and Explanation
Question 2:
Which event did the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) recently conclude?
A) Ayurveda Summit 2024
B) Sushruta Jayanti 2024
C) SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti
D) Ayurveda Expo 2024
Answer and Explanation
Question 3:
What is the main focus of the SYNCHN 2024 Industry Meet hosted by THSTI?
A) Healthcare innovations
B) Academic research
C) Biomanufacturing and bio-innovation
D) Agricultural advancements
Answer and Explanation
Question 4:
What is the purpose of India’s first national toll-free anti-narcotics helpline?
A) To report drug-related crimes and seek assistance
B) To provide counseling services
C) To support addiction recovery
D) To raise awareness about narcotics
Answer and Explanation
Question 5:
Which country was selected to host the board of the “Loss and Damage” fund created by U.N. talks?
A) India
B) Philippines
C) South Korea
D) Indonesia
Answer and Explanation
Question 6:
Where was the 45th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) held?
A) Tokyo, Japan
B) Beijing, China
C) Busan, South Korea
D) New Delhi, India
Answer and Explanation
Question 7:
What did the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet recently approve?
A) A new health policy
B) Zero electricity bill rationalization for domestic users
C) New education reforms
D) Infrastructure development plan
Answer and Explanation
Question 8:
Where was Uttarakhand’s first-ever bird gallery opened?
A) Nainital
B) Haridwar
C) Dehradun
D) Rishikesh
Answer and Explanation
Question 9:
Who was reinstated as the Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal on July 15, 2024?
A) Sanjoy Mukherjee
B) Rajeev Kumar
C) Amit Shah
D) Mamata Banerjee
Answer and Explanation
Question 10:
What was India’s total exports (merchandise and services combined) in June 2024?
A) USD 50.47 billion
B) USD 65.47 billion
C) USD 75.47 billion
D) USD 55.47 billion
Answer and Explanation
Question 11:
What was the provisional annual inflation rate of India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in June 2024?
A) 2.36%
B) 3.36%
C) 4.36%
D) 5.36%
Answer and Explanation
Question 12:
Where is the ICC Annual Conference 2024 being held?
A) India
B) Australia
C) Sri Lanka
D) England
Answer and Explanation
Question 13:
What is the focus of the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024?
A) Space research
B) Heritage preservation and sustainable development
C) Economic policies
D) Global health
Answer and Explanation
Question 14:
Which country is hosting the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation in September 2024?
A) China
B) Japan
C) India
D) Thailand
Answer and Explanation
Question 15:
What is the initiative “One Scientist, One Product” by ICAR about?
A) Environmental conservation
B) Agricultural and animal husbandry research
C) Space exploration
D) Industrial automation