Current Affairs Quiz 31st July 2024
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Question 1: How many farmers from Andhra Pradesh benefited under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in the financial year 2022-23?
A) 1.23 crore
B) 1.31 crore
C) 3.49 lakh
D) 5 lakh
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: A total of 3,49,633 farmers from Andhra Pradesh benefited under the PMFBY in the financial year 2022-23.
Question 2: What was the amount received by Andhra Pradesh farmers under PMFBY in 2022-23?
A) ₹400 crore
B) ₹500 crore
C) ₹563 crore
D) ₹600 crore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Andhra Pradesh farmers received ₹563 crore under the PMFBY in the financial year 2022-23.
Question 3: What is the purpose of the wind turbine installation in the Periyar Tiger Reserve?
A) To generate revenue
B) To power real-time monitoring cameras and Wi-Fi
C) To provide electricity to nearby villages
D) To study wind patterns
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The wind turbine installed in the Periyar Tiger Reserve is used to power real-time monitoring cameras and Wi-Fi connectivity within the forest.
Question 4: Where was Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh killed?
A) Gaza
B) Beirut
C) Tehran
D) Damascus
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran.
Question 5: What is the name of SEBI’s AI-powered chatbot launched to assist investors?
A) SAVA
B) SEVA
C) SIVA
D) SAVA
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: SEBI launched an AI-powered chatbot named ‘SEVA’ to assist investors with various functions.
Question 6: What amendment was passed by the UP Assembly on July 30, 2024?
A) UP Anti-Terrorism Bill
B) UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill
C) UP Land Acquisition Amendment Bill
D) UP Education Reform Bill
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The UP Assembly passed the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Question 7: Who will head the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) from August 1, 2024?
A) Mohsin Naqvi
B) Ramnath Thakur
C) Preeti Sudan
D) Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Former Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan will head the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) from August 1, 2024.
Question 8: What is the primary goal of the E-SeHAT module launched by the Indian Army?
A) To provide online education for soldiers
B) To offer tele-consultation for veterans
C) To monitor military training
D) To improve communication among units
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The E-SeHAT module provides online medical consultations for veterans, enhancing healthcare delivery.
Question 9: What is the purpose of the ‘Suvidha Software Version 1.0’ launched by the Indian Coast Guard?
A) To manage coast guard logistics
B) To improve training protocols
C) To enhance maritime security
D) To monitor sea traffic
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The ‘Suvidha Software Version 1.0’ aims to improve training protocols and maintain consistency across ICG platforms.
Question 10: How much stipend was disbursed by the Union Education Minister under the NATS 2.0 initiative?
A) ₹50 crore
B) ₹75 crore
C) ₹100 crore
D) ₹150 crore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Union Education Minister disbursed ₹100 crore in stipends to apprentices via Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) under the NATS 2.0 initiative.
Question 11: Where did Indian students win medals at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2024?
A) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
B) Isfahan, Iran
C) Tokyo, Japan
D) Paris, France
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Indian students won medals at the 54th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2024 in Isfahan, Iran.
Question 12: Who was honored with the V Venkayya Epigraphy Award in 2024?
A) Dharmendra Pradhan
B) Ramnath Thakur
C) V. Vedachalam
D) Mohsin Naqvi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Tamil epigrapher V. Vedachalam was honored with the prestigious V Venkayya Epigraphy Award in 2024.
Question 13: How many PACS have been onboarded onto the ERP system as of July 21, 2024?
A) 15,000
B) 20,000
C) 25,904
D) 30,000
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: As of July 21, 2024, 25,904 PACS across 27 states and UTs have been onboarded onto the ERP system.
Question 14: What significant step did Shriram Capital take with RBI approval?
A) Launch of a new banking app
B) Establishment of an Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC)
C) Merger with another financial institution
D) Expansion into international markets
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Shriram Capital received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India to establish an Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC).
Question 15: Who announced their retirement from Olympic badminton at the Paris Games?
A) P.V. Sindhu
B) Saina Nehwal
C) Jwala Gutta
D) Ashwini Ponnappa
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Indian badminton veteran Ashwini Ponnappa announced her retirement from her Olympic career at the Paris Games on July 30, 2024.