Current Affairs Quiz 19th July 2024
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Question 1:
Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which coal mines have been recognized among the world’s largest?
A) Singareni and Neyveli
B) Gevra and Kusmunda
C) Jharia and Raniganj
D) Talcher and Ib Valley
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Gevra and Kusmunda coal mines, operated by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), have been recognized among the world’s largest coal mines by WorldAtlas.com.
Question 2:
Who was re-elected as the President of the European Union’s executive commission on July 18, 2024?
A) Jean-Claude Juncker
B) Charles Michel
C) Ursula von der Leyen
D) Angela Merkel
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected to a second five-year term as President of the European Union’s executive commission by European Parliament lawmakers on July 18, 2024.
Question 3:
Which country has introduced a 90-day visa-free regime for citizens of 35 European countries?
A) Russia
B) Ukraine
C) Belarus
D) Poland
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Belarus announced a new visa-free regime allowing citizens from 35 European countries to stay in the country for up to 90 days per year, effective from July 19, 2024.
Question 4:
Who are some of the members included in the Business Advisory Committee for the new session of Lok Sabha?
A) Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah
B) Sudip Bandhyopadhyay and Gaurav Gogoi
C) Smriti Irani and Nitin Gadkari
D) Yogi Adityanath and Arvind Kejriwal
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Business Advisory Committee for the new session of Lok Sabha includes members such as Sudip Bandhyopadhyay and Gaurav Gogoi.
Question 5:
What is the projected GDP growth for India in the fiscal year 2024-25 according to FICCI’s Economic Outlook Survey?
A) 6.5%
B) 7.0%
C) 6.0%
D) 7.5%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: FICCI’s Economic Outlook Survey projects a robust 7% GDP growth for India in the fiscal year 2024-25.
Question 6:
Which company’s rating was upgraded to AAA/Stable by ICRA?
A) Reliance Industries
B) Tata Motors
C) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ)
D) Larsen & Toubro
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Ratings agency ICRA has upgraded the rating of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) to AAA/Stable from AA+/Stable.
Question 7:
Which organization partnered with Netflix India to train voice-over artists?
A) Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
B) National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
C) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
D) Indian Film Industry (IFI)
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Netflix India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train voice-over artists.
Question 8:
Which Indian Navy’s frontline frigate arrived in Hamburg, Germany for a three-day visit in July 2024?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Shivalik
C) INS Tabar
D) INS Kolkata
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar, arrived at Hamburg, Germany, on July 17, 2024, for a three-day visit.
Question 9:
What is India’s current position in the latest FIFA men’s rankings?
A) 100th
B) 124th
C) 110th
D) 130th
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India has maintained its 124th position in the latest FIFA men’s rankings released.
Question 10:
What target has NITI Aayog set for India in electronics manufacturing by 2030?
A) $200 billion
B) $300 billion
C) $500 billion
D) $400 billion
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: NITI Aayog has set an ambitious target of achieving $500 billion in electronics manufacturing by 2030.
Question 11:
Who topped the Celebrity Brand Valuation Report in 2023 in India?
A) Shah Rukh Khan
B) Virat Kohli
C) Amitabh Bachchan
D) Deepika Padukone
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Cricketer Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot to become India’s most valued celebrity in 2023.
Question 12:
Which IPL team has established its third international Super Kings Academy in Sydney, Australia?
A) Mumbai Indians
B) Royal Challengers Bangalore
C) Kolkata Knight Riders
D) Chennai Super Kings
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have announced the establishment of their third international Super Kings Academy in Sydney, Australia.
Question 13:
Where is the 9th edition of the Women’s Cricket Asia Cup being held in July 2024?
A) India
B) Bangladesh
C) Sri Lanka
D) Pakistan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The 9th edition of the Women’s Cricket Asia Cup is set to commence on July 19, 2024, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
Question 14:
Which Indian space scientist received the Harrie Massey Award at the 45th COSPAR scientific assembly?
A) K. Sivan
B) Anil Bhardwaj
C) Prahlad Chandra Agrawal
D) G. Madhavan Nair
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Prahlad Chandra Agrawal received the esteemed Harrie Massey Award at the 45th COSPAR scientific assembly in Busan, South Korea.
Question 15:
What significant milestone did NASA achieve with the discovery of six new exoplanets?
A) Reached 5,000 exoplanets
B) Confirmed existence of extraterrestrial life
C) Reached 5,502 confirmed exoplanets
D) Discovered new habitable planets
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: NASA has achieved a significant milestone with the discovery of six new exoplanets, bringing the total number of confirmed exoplanets to 5,502.
