Current Affairs Quiz 11th June 2024
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Question 1:
Who became the youngest tribal woman to win a seat in the Lok Sabha?
A) Annasaheb Jolle
B) Priyanka Jarkiholi
C) Sumita Dawra
D) Anupama Anand
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Priyanka Jarkiholi, Congress nominee and daughter of Minister Satish Jarkiholi, won from Chikkodi and became the youngest tribal woman to enter Parliament from an unreserved seat in Karnataka since Independence.
Question 2:
How much money did the Centre approve for tax devolution to states in June 2024?
A) ₹1,00,000 crore
B) ₹1,50,000 crore
C) ₹1,39,750 crore
D) ₹1,25,000 crore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Centre approved the disbursement of ₹1,39,750 crore in tax devolution to states for June, including an additional installment for accelerated development.
Question 3:
Which port in Bangladesh is India targeting for management to counter China’s influence?
A) Chittagong Port
B) Sittwe Port
C) Mongla Port
D) Chabahar Port
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India aims to manage the Mongla Port in Bangladesh as a strategic move to counter China’s growing influence in the region.
Question 4:
What is Portugal planning to adapt its golden visa scheme for?
A) Affordable housing for locals
B) Healthcare investments
C) Infrastructure development
D) Educational scholarships
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Portugal plans to adapt its golden visa scheme to allow wealthy foreigners seeking residency rights to invest in affordable housing for locals or accommodation for migrants.
Question 5:
Which political party did French President Emmanuel Macron’s party lose to in the European Parliamentary elections?
A) Socialist Party
B) Green Party
C) Rassemblement National (RN)
D) La République En Marche
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The far-right Rassemblement National (RN) secured a significant victory, winning 31.5% of the vote compared to Macron’s Renaissance Party’s 15.2% in the European Parliamentary elections.
Question 6:
How much is the Rajasthan government investing in the Maharana Pratap Tourist Circuit?
A) Rs 50 crore
B) Rs 75 crore
C) Rs 100 crore
D) Rs 125 crore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Rajasthan government announced an investment of Rs 100 crore to develop the Maharana Pratap Tourist Circuit.
Question 7:
Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sikkim for the second consecutive term?
A) Annasaheb Jolle
B) Lakshman Prasad Acharya
C) Prem Singh Tamang
D) Sumita Dawra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Prem Singh Tamang of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) took oath as the Chief Minister of Sikkim for the second consecutive term on June 10.
Question 8:
Who will take charge as the Secretary of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
A) Anupama Anand
B) Lakshman Prasad Acharya
C) InderPal Singh Bindra
D) Prem Singh Tamang
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: InderPal Singh Bindra, an Indian Revenue Service officer, will take charge as the Secretary of the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
Question 9:
What percentage stake did the Bank of India acquire in the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (IFSC)?
A) 5.0%
B) 6.125%
C) 7.0%
D) 4.5%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Bank of India acquired a 6.125% stake in the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (IFSC) for ₹6.125 crore.
Question 10:
How much loan has SBI sanctioned in its co-lending endeavor with NBFCs and HFCs?
A) ₹1,500 crore
B) ₹2,030 crore
C) ₹2,500 crore
D) ₹3,000 crore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: SBI has sanctioned loans totaling ₹2,030 crore to over 2.79 lakh borrowers through its collaboration with 23 non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and housing finance companies (HFCs).
Question 11:
Who led the Indian delegation at the 112th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC)?
A) Lakshman Prasad Acharya
B) Sumita Dawra
C) InderPal Singh Bindra
D) Prem Singh Tamang
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian delegation at the 112th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) was led by Secretary (Labour & Employment) Ms. Sumita Dawra.
Question 12:
What is the name of the integrated generator monitoring, protection, and control system launched by the Indian Army?
A) Vidyut Suraksha
B) Vidyut Rakshak
C) Vidyut Shakti
D) Vidyut Sanrakshan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Army launched ‘Vidyut Rakshak’, an integrated generator monitoring, protection, and control system developed by the Army Design Bureau (ADB).
Question 13:
Which report stated that aquaculture production exceeded fisheries for the first time in 2022?
A) The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024
B) Global Fisheries and Aquaculture Report 2024
C) World Fisheries and Aquaculture Trends 2024
D) International Fisheries and Aquaculture Report 2024
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 report by the FAO stated that aquaculture production exceeded fisheries for the first time in 2022.
Question 14:
Who won the Heilbronn Neckarcup 2024 ATP Challenger Tennis tournament?
A) Max Verstappen
B) Sumit Nagpal
C) Annasaheb Jolle
D) Priyanka Jarkiholi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Indian tennis player Sumit Nagpal won the Heilbronn Neckarcup 2024 ATP Challenger Tennis tournament in Germany, marking his sixth ATP Challenger title.
Question 15:
Who won the Canadian Grand Prix 2024?
A) Lewis Hamilton
B) Sebastian Vettel
C) Max Verstappen
D) Charles Leclerc
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Canadian Grand Prix 2024, marking his third consecutive victory at this event.
