Current Affairs Quiz 15th June 2024
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Question 1:
Which country is the world’s largest emitter of nitrous oxide (N2O)?
A) India
B) United States
C) China
D) Russia
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: China is the world’s largest emitter of nitrous oxide (N2O), contributing 16% of global man-made emissions in 2020.
Question 2:
What position has India recently reclaimed in the global equity market by market capitalization?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India has reclaimed the fourth spot in the global equity market by market capitalization, surpassing Hong Kong.
Question 3:
Which festival did thousands of Kashmiri Pandits attend at the Kheer Bhawani temple?
A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Zyestha Ashtami
D) Navratri
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits attended the annual festival of Zyestha Ashtami at the Kheer Bhawani temple in Kashmir Valley.
Question 4:
Which Indian institute has been recognized as a WHO Collaborating Centre for traditional medicine research?
A) AIIMS
B) NIMHANS
C) National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH)
D) IIT Delhi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH) in Hyderabad has been designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre for traditional medicine research.
Question 5:
How much loan has the G7 agreed to secure for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets?
A) $30 billion
B) $40 billion
C) $50 billion
D) $60 billion
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The G7 has agreed to leverage frozen Russian assets to secure a $50 billion loan for Ukraine.
Question 6:
Which Indian state has launched the ‘PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva’ intra-state air service?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Rajasthan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched the ‘PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva’ intra-state air service to promote tourism.
Question 7:
What is the name of the AI tool developed by a woman-led start-up that combines facial recognition with gait analysis?
A) Divya Drishti
B) AI Sentinel
C) Face Gait
D) VisionGuard
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: A woman-led start-up developed an AI-based tool called ‘Divya Drishti’ that combines facial recognition with gait analysis for enhanced authentication.
Question 8:
What was India’s wholesale inflation rate in May 2024?
A) 1.26%
B) 2.61%
C) 3.82%
D) 4.47%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s wholesale inflation, measured by the wholesale price index (WPI), surged to 2.61% in May 2024.
Question 9:
To what value has the Finance Ministry capped arbitration cases involving government or public sector enterprises (PSEs)?
A) ₹5 crore
B) ₹7 crore
C) ₹10 crore
D) ₹12 crore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Finance Ministry has set a cap of ₹10 crore for arbitration cases involving government or public sector enterprises (PSEs).
Question 10:
How much are ATM operators in India seeking to increase the interchange fee per transaction?
A) Rs 1
B) Rs 2
C) Rs 3
D) Rs 4
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: ATM operators in India are advocating for an increase in the interchange fee by Rs 2 per transaction, from Rs 21 to Rs 23.
Question 11:
Which cities in India were listed among the top five global cities for prime residential price growth by Knight Frank?
A) Mumbai and Chennai
B) Delhi and Bengaluru
C) Mumbai and Delhi
D) Kolkata and Pune
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Mumbai and Delhi were listed among the top five global cities for prime residential price growth by Knight Frank.
Question 12:
Who won the FIDE Under-20 Girls’ World Chess Championship title in 2024?
A) Koneru Humpy
B) Harika Dronavalli
C) Soumya Swaminathan
D) Divya Deshmukh
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Divya Deshmukh from Nagpur, India, won the FIDE Under-20 Girls’ World Chess Championship title in 2024.
Question 13:
What is the title of Alpana Killawala’s book about her career at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A) The RBI Story
B) A Fly on the RBI Wall
C) The Central Bank Chronicles
D) Inside the RBI
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Alpana Killawala’s book is titled “A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider’s View of the Central Bank.”
Question 14:
Which cricketer is set to release an autobiography titled ‘I Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story’?
A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) Virat Kohli
C) Ravichandran Ashwin
D) MS Dhoni
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to release his autobiography titled ‘I Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story’ on June 10, 2024.
Question 15:
On which date is the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed annually?
A) June 12
B) June 13
C) June 14
D) June 15
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed annually on June 15th to raise awareness about the mistreatment of older persons.