Current Affairs Quiz 29th July 2024
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Question 1: Where is India’s first sunken museum located?
A) Red Fort
B) Qutub Minar
C) Humayun’s Tomb
D) Taj Mahal
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The first sunken museum in India is located at the Humayun’s Tomb complex in Delhi.
Question 2: Who unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Tokyo?
A) Narendra Modi
B) S. Jaishankar
C) Ram Nath Kovind
D) Amit Shah
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Tokyo’s Edogawa ward.
Question 3: What is APJ Abdul Kalam famously known as?
A) Father of the Nation
B) Iron Man of India
C) Missile Man of India
D) Nightingale of India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is known as the “Missile Man of India” for his contributions to aerospace engineering and defense technology.
Question 4: Who inaugurated the India House at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Nita Ambani
C) Saina Nehwal
D) Ratan Tata
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Nita Ambani inaugurated the India House at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Question 5: Which Indian Navy ship reached Saint Petersburg for Russian Navy Day celebrations?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Tabar
C) INS Viraat
D) INS Shivalik
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: INS Tabar arrived in Saint Petersburg to partake in the 328th Russian Navy Day celebrations.
Question 6: Which mine in Japan was recently listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Ashio Copper Mine
B) Sado Gold Mine
C) Ikuno Silver Mine
D) Aikawa Gold Mine
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The UNESCO World Heritage committee listed Japan’s Sado Gold Mine as a cultural heritage site.
Question 7: Who chaired the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Narendra Modi
D) Amit Shah
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog.
Question 8: Which foreign minister attended the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Tokyo?
A) Penny Wong
B) Antony Blinken
C) Yoko Kamikawa
D) All of the above
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The meeting was attended by Australia’s Penny Wong, India’s Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Japan’s Yoko Kamikawa, and the U.S.’s Antony Blinken.
Question 9: How much stake is UltraTech Cement set to acquire in India Cements?
A) 25.5%
B) 32.7%
C) 40.1%
D) 45.3%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: UltraTech Cement is set to acquire a 32.72% stake in India Cements for ₹3,945 crore.
Question 10: Which bank partnered with ICICI Lombard General Insurance?
A) HDFC Bank
B) Axis Bank
C) Karnataka Bank
D) Yes Bank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Karnataka Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company.
Question 11: By what percentage did digital payments rise in India by March-End 2024?
A) 10.4%
B) 12.6%
C) 15.2%
D) 17.3%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Digital payments in India saw a 12.6% year-over-year increase as of March 31, 2024, according to the RBI’s Digital Payments Index.
Question 12: Who is the new Chairman and Managing Director of Sidbi?
A) Manoj Mittal
B) Rajesh Khanna
C) Nitin Sharma
D) Arvind Mehta
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Manoj Mittal has assumed the role of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi).
Question 13: How much is the development package announced for Kalwakurthy by Telangana CM?
A) ₹150 Crore
B) ₹200 Crore
C) ₹309 Crore
D) ₹400 Crore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Telangana CM announced a significant development package worth ₹309 crore for the Kalwakurthy Assembly constituency.
Question 14: Who won the 2024 Formula 1 Rolex Belgian Grand Prix after George Russell’s disqualification?
A) Max Verstappen
B) Charles Leclerc
C) Lewis Hamilton
D) Valtteri Bottas
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Lewis Hamilton won the 2024 Formula 1 Rolex Belgian Grand Prix following the disqualification of George Russell.
Question 15: What is the significance of International Tiger Day?
A) Raise awareness about tiger conservation
B) Promote tourism in tiger reserves
C) Encourage hunting of tigers
D) Celebrate the birth of a famous tiger
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: International Tiger Day serves as a significant event aimed at raising awareness about tiger conservation and protecting their natural habitats.
