Current Affairs Quiz 20th June 2024
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Question 1:
What is the total financial allocation for the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)?
A) ₹1,500 crore
B) ₹2,254.43 crore
C) ₹3,000 crore
D) ₹4,260 crore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Union Cabinet has sanctioned ₹2,254.43 crore for the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) from 2024-25 to 2028-29.
Question 2:
Which port is being established as a new major port by the Union Cabinet?
A) Kandla
B) Paradip
C) Vadhavan
D) Ennore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Union Cabinet has announced the establishment of a new major port at Vadhavan.
Question 3:
Who launched the website and mobile app for World Food India 2024?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C) Chirag Paswan and Ravneet Singh
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Ravneet Singh launched the website and mobile application for World Food India 2024.
Question 4:
How many Indian ports made it to the Global Top 100 in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 12
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Nine Indian ports made it to the Global Top 100 in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023.
Question 5:
Where was the 112th International Labour Conference held in 2024?
A) New York
B) Geneva
C) Paris
D) London
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The 112th International Labour Organization (ILC) conference was held in Geneva from June 3-14, 2024.
Question 6:
What was the theme for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024?
A) Yoga for Peace
B) Yoga for Self & Society
C) Yoga for Wellness
D) Yoga for Harmony
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The theme for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024 was “Yoga for Self & Society.”
Question 7:
What is the financial outlay for the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects?
A) ₹5,000 crore
B) ₹7,453 crore
C) ₹10,000 crore
D) ₹15,000 crore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved a financial outlay of ₹7,453 crore for the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects.
Question 8:
Which indigenous weapon was recently inducted into the Indian Army?
A) INSAS Rifle
B) ASMI Submachine Gun
C) Pinaka Rocket System
D) Arjun Tank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Northern Command of the Indian Army has inducted the indigenously designed and manufactured ASMI submachine gun.
Question 9:
What additional stake did Axis Bank acquire in Max Life Insurance?
A) 0.5%
B) 0.64%
C) 1%
D) 1.5%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Axis Bank increased its shareholding in Max Life Insurance by 0.64%, raising its total shareholding to 19.66%.
Question 10:
Where did Neeraj Chopra win the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event in 2024?
A) Tokyo Olympics
B) Diamond League
C) Commonwealth Games
D) Paavo Nurmi Games
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Turku, Finland.
Question 11:
Which cricketer announced retirement after New Zealand’s final Group C match in the 2024 T20 ICC Cricket World Cup?
A) Kane Williamson
B) Ross Taylor
C) Trent Boult
D) Tim Southee
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: New Zealand’s left-arm fast bowler, Trent Boult, announced his retirement from international cricket after New Zealand’s final Group C match against Papua New Guinea at the 2024 T20 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Question 12:
What is the theme for World Refugee Day 2024?
A) Together We Heal
B) Everyone is Welcome
C) Hope Away from Home
D) One World, One Dream
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The theme for World Refugee Day 2024 is “Everyone is Welcome.”
Question 13:
When is World Sickle Cell Day observed?
A) June 15
B) June 19
C) June 20
D) June 25
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19 each year.
Question 14:
Which Ministry spearheaded the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)?
A) Ministry of Science and Technology
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D) Ministry of Education
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) is spearheaded by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Question 15:
Which program is credited for the modernization and efficiency improvement of Indian ports?
A) Bharatmala
B) Sagarmala
C) Make in India
D) Digital India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Sagarmala program, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is credited for the modernization and efficiency improvement of Indian ports.
