Current Affairs Quiz 24th July 2024
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Question 1:
What percentage of India’s geographical area is covered by forests as per the latest ISFR?
A) 19.71%
B) 20.71%
C) 21.71%
D) 22.71%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: According to the latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR), the total forest cover of the country is 7,13,789 square kilometers, which is 21.71% of the geographical area of the country.
Question 2:
Which country is hosting COP29 in November 2024?
A) India
B) Azerbaijan
C) Brazil
D) Germany
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Azerbaijan is hosting COP29 from November 11 to 22, 2024, and has announced the creation of a Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF).
Question 3:
Where does India rank on the Henley Passport Index in 2024?
A) 80th
B) 81st
C) 82nd
D) 83rd
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India ranks 82nd on the Henley Passport Index in 2024, allowing visa-free entry to 58 countries.
Question 4:
Who has been appointed as the Managing Director & CEO of Federal Bank starting September 23, 2024?
A) Shyam Srinivasan
B) Krishnan Venkat Subramanian
C) Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Krishnan Venkat Subramanian as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Federal Bank, starting from September 23, 2024.
Question 5:
Who has been elected as the 67th President of ICMAI for the 2024-2025 term?
A) Shyam Srinivasan
B) Krishnan Venkat Subramanian
C) Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: CMA Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak has been unanimously elected as the 67th President of ICMAI for the 2024-2025 term.
Question 6:
What is the main goal of IndusInd Bank’s ‘Wrestle for Glory’ CSR initiative?
A) Support male wrestlers
B) Support female wrestlers
C) Support all athletes
D) Support coaches
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: IndusInd Bank’s ‘Wrestle for Glory’ program aims to support 50 promising female wrestling athletes from across India by providing them with fully-funded scholarships for coaching at IIS’s premier facility in Vijayanagar, Bellary.
Question 7:
What is the capital expenditure allocation for Indian Railways for the fiscal year 2024-25?
A) Rs 2,40,200 crore
B) Rs 2,52,200 crore
C) Rs 2,62,200 crore
D) Rs 28,174 crore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Railways has been allocated a record capital expenditure of Rs 2,62,200 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25.
Question 8:
Where will NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. set up a green charcoal plant?
A) Delhi
B) Haryana
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. will set up a green charcoal plant in Haryana, with the Municipal Corporations of Gurugram and Faridabad establishing two waste-to-charcoal plants at a cost of ₹500 crore each.
Question 9:
Who are the brand ambassadors for ‘Play Sports’?
A) PV Sindhu and Virat Kohli
B) Sania Mirza, Mary Kom, and Rannvijay Singha
C) Saina Nehwal and MS Dhoni
D) Dipa Karmakar and Rohit Sharma
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Six-time Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza, six-time World Champion MC Mary Kom, and actor Rannvijay Singha have joined ‘Play Sports’ as brand ambassadors.
Question 10:
When is National Income Tax Day celebrated in India?
A) July 20
B) July 21
C) July 23
D) July 24
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: National Income Tax Day is marked on July 24 in India.
Question 11:
Who passed away on July 23, 2024, marking the end of an era in Indian economics?
A) Shyam Srinivasan
B) Krishnan Venkat Subramanian
C) C.T. Kurien
D) Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: C.T. Kurien, a distinguished economist and former professor at Madras Christian College, passed away on July 23, 2024.
Question 12:
What is the main feature of Mumbai’s Aqua Line?
A) Elevated metro line
B) First underground metro
C) Monorail system
D) High-speed rail
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Mumbai’s Aqua Line is its first underground metro, set to begin operations on July 24, 2024.
Question 13:
Which city will benefit from the inauguration of the Aqua Line metro?
A) Delhi
B) Kolkata
C) Mumbai
D) Chennai
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Aqua Line metro will benefit Mumbai, offering a faster and more efficient alternative to surface transportation.
Question 14:
How much waste will the green charcoal plants in Haryana convert daily?
A) 1,000 tonnes
B) 1,200 tonnes
C) 1,500 tonnes
D) 2,000 tonnes
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The green charcoal plants in Gurugram and Faridabad will convert 1,500 tonnes of waste daily into charcoal using indigenous technology.
Question 15:
What is the aim of Azerbaijan’s Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF)?
A) Support fossil fuel projects
B) Support green projects in developing countries
C) Promote tourism
D) Develop infrastructure
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Azerbaijan’s Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) aims to support green projects in developing countries and help member nations meet the 1.5°C temperature target.
