Current Affairs Quiz 30th July 2024
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Question 1: Where was the fourth anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 celebrated?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Hyderabad
D) Bangalore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The fourth anniversary of NEP 2020 was celebrated at the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2024 held at the Manekshaw Centre Auditorium in New Delhi.
Question 2: What initiative was inaugurated by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) on July 29?
A) One DAE One Research
B) One DAE One Subscription
C) One DAE One Journal
D) One DAE One Paper
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated the ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS) initiative at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai.
Question 3: How many tigers died in India over the past five years according to the recent government data?
A) 500
B) 628
C) 700
D) 800
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Government data reveals that India lost 628 tigers over the past five years due to natural causes and other reasons, including poaching.
Question 4: Which state recorded the highest number of deaths due to tiger attacks?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Maharashtra recorded 200 of the 349 deaths caused by tiger attacks in India over the past five years.
Question 5: What was the average tariff reduction in India in 2023 according to the WTO report?
A) From 20% to 19%
B) From 18.1% to 17%
C) From 19% to 18%
D) From 17.5% to 16%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: In 2023, India’s average tariffs decreased from 18.1% in 2022 to 17% as reported by the WTO.
Question 6: Which country remained the top country in initiating and imposing anti-dumping duties, just ahead of India?
A) China
B) Brazil
C) United States
D) Russia
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Despite the reduction in tariffs, India remained one of the top countries in initiating and imposing anti-dumping duties, second only to the United States.
Question 7: Who won the presidential election in Venezuela for a third time?
A) Juan Guaidó
B) Hugo Chávez
C) Nicolás Maduro
D) Diosdado Cabello
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Nicolás Maduro won the presidential election for a third time, securing his position to govern Venezuela from 2025 to 2031.
Question 8: Which Indian destination was recognized in TIME’s ‘World’s Greatest Places of 2024’ list for its unique children’s museum?
A) Hyderabad
B) Mumbai
C) Delhi
D) Chennai
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Museum of Solutions (MuSo) in Mumbai was recognized in TIME’s ‘World’s Greatest Places of 2024’ list.
Question 9: What is the theme of RBI’s 5th cohort of the regulatory sandbox?
A) Digital Banking
B) Theme-neutral
C) FinTech Innovations
D) Blockchain Technology
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The fifth cohort of RBI’s regulatory sandbox is theme-neutral, meaning it is not restricted to a specific theme.
Question 10: Which entity is not among those selected for the RBI’s 5th cohort of the regulatory sandbox?
A) Connectingdot Consultancy
B) Epifi Technologies
C) Finagg Technologies
D) Paytm
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The selected entities for RBI’s 5th cohort of the regulatory sandbox are Connectingdot Consultancy, Epifi Technologies, Finagg Technologies, Indian Banks’ Digital Infrastructure Company (IBDIC), and Signzy Technologies.
Question 11: Which company recently obtained the RBI cross-border payment aggregator license along with Amazon Pay and Adyen?
A) PayU
B) BillDesk
C) Razorpay
D) PayPal
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: BillDesk, along with Amazon Pay and Adyen, obtained the RBI cross-border payment aggregator license.
Question 12: Which Indian sports event will serve as a precursor to the T20 World Cup in 2026?
A) IPL 2025
B) Champions Trophy 2025
C) Men’s Asia Cup 2025
D) Ranji Trophy 2025
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The 2025 Men’s Asia Cup cricket tournament, hosted by India, will be played in the T20 format and serve as a precursor to the T20 World Cup in 2026.
Question 13: Which Indian shooter won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics?
A) Abhinav Bindra
B) Manu Bhaker
C) Gagan Narang
D) Saurabh Chaudhary
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics since Independence.
Question 14: What portal was launched by Shri Bhupender Yadav to support environment-friendly lifestyles?
A) GreenIndia Portal
B) SustainableLiving Portal
C) Ideas4LiFE Portal
D) EcoFriendly India Portal
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Ideas4LiFE portal, launched by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav, aims to collect innovative ideas for products and services that support environment-friendly lifestyles.
Question 15: When is the World Nature Conservation Day observed?
A) July 26
B) July 28
C) July 30
D) July 31
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Nature Conservation Day is observed annually on July 28 to underscore the importance of preserving natural resources and protecting ecosystems.
