Current Affairs Quiz 16th June 2024
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Question 1:
How much did the State Bank of India issue in foreign bonds through its London branch?
A) $50 million
B) $100 million
C) $150 million
D) $200 million
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The State Bank of India issued $100 million in foreign bonds through its London branch.
Question 2:
What is the maturity period of the bonds issued by SBI?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The bonds issued by SBI have a maturity period of 3 years.
Question 3:
What type of rate is used for the coupon rate of the SBI’s foreign bonds?
A) LIBOR + 95 bps
B) EURIBOR + 95 bps
C) SOFR + 95 bps
D) MIBOR + 95 bps
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The coupon rate for the SBI’s foreign bonds is based on SOFR + 95 basis points.
Question 4:
Which country’s President Cyril Ramaphosa was recently re-elected?
A) Nigeria
B) South Africa
C) Kenya
D) Ethiopia
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected as the President of South Africa.
Question 5:
What type of drones has the Indian Army recently inducted?
A) Surveillance drones
B) Attack drones
C) Kamikaze drones
D) Transport drones
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Army has inducted Nagastra-1, which are kamikaze drones.
Question 6:
Which technology giant partnered with Tamil Nadu to empower youth with IT skills?
A) Microsoft
B) Google
C) Oracle
D) Apple
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Oracle has partnered with Tamil Nadu to provide IT skills to the youth.
Question 7:
Which company has Samsung partnered with to enhance the Samsung Wallet?
A) Google Pay
B) Mastercard
C) Visa
D) Paytm
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Samsung has partnered with Paytm to enhance the Samsung Wallet by adding booking services.
Question 8:
Which university topped THE Impact Rankings 2024?
A) Harvard University
B) Stanford University
C) MIT
D) Western Sydney University
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Western Sydney University achieved the highest ranking globally in THE Impact Rankings 2024.
Question 9:
Which country will host the 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup?
A) Australia
B) India
C) Germany
D) Netherlands
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India will host the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in December 2025.
Question 10:
Who became the first Indian mixed martial arts fighter to win a bout in the UFC?
A) Ritu Phogat
B) Puja Tomar
C) Asha Roka
D) Manjit Kolekar
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Puja Tomar made history as the first Indian mixed martial arts fighter to secure a victory at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Question 11:
What was Harpal Singh Bedi known for?
A) Political journalism
B) Sports journalism
C) Financial journalism
D) Legal journalism
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Harpal Singh Bedi was a renowned sports journalist.
Question 12:
Which company was selected by PFRDA as the system integrator for its digital platform?
A) TCS
B) Wipro
C) Infosys
D) NEC Corporation India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: NEC Corporation India was chosen as the System Integrator for PFRDA’s digital platform, PFRDA-TRACE.
Question 13:
What is the new end date for the scheme to digitize patients’ health records?
A) 30th June 2024
B) 31st December 2024
C) 30th June 2025
D) 31st December 2025
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The scheme to digitize patients’ health records has been extended until 30th June 2025.
Question 14:
Which region has expanded its agricultural partnership with New Zealand?
A) Punjab
B) Kerala
C) Jammu & Kashmir
D) Gujarat
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Jammu & Kashmir has expanded its existing Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with New Zealand into a comprehensive strategic agreement to advance the agricultural sector.
Question 15:
Which benchmark interest rate is used for the State Bank of India’s foreign bonds?
A) LIBOR
B) SOFR
C) EURIBOR
D) MIBOR
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The reference rate for the State Bank of India’s foreign bonds is the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR).
