Current Affairs Quiz 23rd July 2024
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Question 1:
Which organization has AIM at NITI Aayog partnered with to build joint innovation programmes in the Global South?
A) World Bank
B) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) World Trade Organization (WTO)
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: AIM at NITI Aayog and WIPO joined hands to build joint innovation programmes in the Global South.
Question 2:
Which site has been nominated to become North East India’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the cultural category?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Charaideo Maidam
D) Sundarbans National Park
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Charaideo Maidam has been nominated to become North East India’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the cultural category.
Question 3:
How much did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce as a contribution to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre?
A) $500,000
B) $1 million
C) $2 million
D) $5 million
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a contribution of $1 million to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre to support heritage conservation globally.
Question 4:
What is the purpose of the Shiksha Saptah 2024 event?
A) To celebrate India’s independence
B) To promote innovation in education
C) To celebrate the fourth anniversary of NEP 2020
D) To launch new educational policies
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Shiksha Saptah 2024 event is observed to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Question 5:
Which country unveiled the world’s first passenger train made from carbon fiber?
A) Japan
B) Germany
C) United States
D) China
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: China unveiled the world’s first passenger train made from carbon fiber, known as Cetrovo 1.0 or the Carbon Star Rapid Transit.
Question 6:
What amount will SIDBI’s green financing fund for MSMEs amount to?
A) $500 million
B) $750 million
C) $1 billion
D) $1.5 billion
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: SIDBI will create a corpus of $1 billion for financing mitigation and adaptation projects for MSMEs.
Question 7:
What is the projected fiscal deficit for India in the Union Budget 2024-25?
A) 4.0% of GDP
B) 4.5% of GDP
C) 4.9% of GDP
D) 5.0% of GDP
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The fiscal deficit for India is projected at 4.9% of GDP in the Union Budget 2024-25.
Question 8:
Who received the prestigious Olympic Order from the IOC?
A) PV Sindhu
B) Abhinav Bindra
C) Mary Kom
D) Neeraj Chopra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, received the prestigious Olympic Order from the IOC.
Question 9:
Which state topped NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2023-24?
A) Kerala
B) Uttarakhand
C) Maharashtra
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Uttarakhand, along with Kerala, was named the top-performing state in NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2023-24.
Question 10:
When does PR Sreejesh plan to retire from international hockey?
A) After the Tokyo Olympics 2020
B) After the Paris Olympics 2024
C) After the Commonwealth Games 2022
D) After the Asian Games 2022
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: PR Sreejesh announced that he will retire from international hockey after the Paris Olympics 2024.
Question 11:
Which country will host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2025?
A) United States
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) Saudi Arabia
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The inaugural Olympic Esports Games 2025 will be hosted by Saudi Arabia.
Question 12:
Who did Harmanpreet Kaur surpass to become India’s highest T20I run-getter?
A) Mithali Raj
B) Smriti Mandhana
C) Jemimah Rodrigues
D) Deepti Sharma
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Harmanpreet Kaur surpassed Smriti Mandhana to become India’s highest T20I run-getter.
Question 13:
When is National Broadcasting Day in India observed?
A) July 21
B) July 22
C) July 23
D) July 24
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: National Broadcasting Day in India is observed annually on July 23 to commemorate the evolution of the country’s broadcasting landscape since 1927.
Question 14:
What does India’s National Flag Day commemorate?
A) Adoption of the national anthem
B) Adoption of the national flag
C) Independence from British rule
D) Republic Day
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s National Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Indian national flag on July 22, 1947.
Question 15:
Which new book is interwoven with real-life stories of brands like Tata Tea and Titan?
A) The Tata Story
B) Tata: The Innovators
C) Jamsetji Tata: Powerful Learnings For Corporate Success
D) The Visionary Tata
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The book “Jamsetji Tata: Powerful Learnings For Corporate Success” is interwoven with real-life stories and anecdotes about popular brands such as Tata Tea and Titan.