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Current Affairs Quiz 23rd June 2024

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4. Before you take this quiz, we would recommend to you to go through the article, Daily Current Affairs Today 23rd June, 2024

 

Question 1:

How much dividend did SBI distribute to the government for the financial year 2023-24?

A) Rs 6,000 crore

B) Rs 6,959 crore

C) Rs 7,500 crore

D) Rs 8,000 crore

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) Rs 6,959 crore

  • Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) paid a dividend of Rs 6,959 crore for the financial year 2023-24 to the government.

 

 

Question 2:

What was the dividend per share declared by SBI for FY24?

A) Rs 11.30

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B) Rs 12.50

C) Rs 13.70

D) Rs 14.00

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Rs 13.70

  • Explanation: SBI declared a dividend of Rs 13.70 per share for the financial year 2023-24, higher than the previous year’s Rs 11.30 per equity share.

 

 

Question 3:

Which two countries are discussing UPI collaboration to boost trade and tourism?

A) India and China

B) India and Cambodia

C) India and Japan

D) India and Thailand

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) India and Cambodia

  • Explanation: India and Cambodia are negotiating collaboration in Unified Payment Interface-based (UPI) digital payment to promote trade and tourism.

 

 

Question 4:

What fee reduction is China proposing for Visa and Mastercard transactions?

A) From 2% to 1.0%

B) From 3% to 1.5%

C) From 2-3% to 1.5%

D) From 2% to 1.2%

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) From 2-3% to 1.5%

  • Explanation: China is proposing to lower the fees charged on foreign card transactions from between 2% and 3% to 1.5%.

 

 

Question 5:

What new thematic index has NSE Indices Limited launched?

A) Nifty India Technology Index

B) Nifty India Manufacturing Index

C) Nifty India Tourism Index

D) Nifty India Healthcare Index

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Nifty India Tourism Index

  • Explanation: NSE Indices Limited has launched a new thematic index called the Nifty India Tourism Index.

 

 

Question 6:

Which two companies have signed an MoU to establish a small-scale LNG plant near the Hatta Gas Field?

A) ONGC and Reliance

B) IOCL and BPCL

C) ONGC and IOCL

D) BPCL and HPCL

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) ONGC and IOCL

  • Explanation: ONGC has signed an MoU with IOCL to establish a small-scale Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant near the Hatta Gas Field in the Vindhyan Basin.

 

 

Question 7:

Who has Bank of Baroda appointed as its brand ambassador?

A) PV Sindhu

B) Sumit Nagal

C) Neeraj Chopra

D) Virat Kohli

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) Sumit Nagal

  • Explanation: Bank of Baroda has appointed Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal as its brand ambassador.

 

 

Question 8:

When is International Widow’s Day observed?

A) June 21

B) June 22

C) June 23

D) June 24

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) June 23

  • Explanation: International Widow’s Day is observed on June 23 to draw attention to widows’ voices and experiences and galvanize support for them.

 

 

Question 9:

What is the theme for Olympic Day 2024?

A) Move Together

B) Let’s Move and Celebrate

C) Stronger Together

D) Celebrate Sports

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) Let’s Move and Celebrate

  • Explanation: The theme for Olympic Day 2024 is ‘Let’s Move and Celebrate’, aiming to inspire people worldwide to engage in daily physical activity.

 

 

Question 10:

Which day is observed on June 23 to celebrate the value of public service?

A) International Public Service Day

B) Global Community Service Day

C) United Nations Public Service Day

D) World Service Day

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) United Nations Public Service Day

  • Explanation: The United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated on June 23 to highlight the contribution of public service in the development process and recognize the work of public servants.

 

 

Question 11:

Which association in China is proposing the fee reduction for Visa and Mastercard?

A) Payment & Clearing Association of China

B) Chinese Banking Association

C) National Financial Services Association

D) China Transaction Association

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A) Payment & Clearing Association of China

  • Explanation: The Payment & Clearing Association of China is proposing lowering the transaction fees for Visa and Mastercard.

 

 

Question 12:

Which index captures the performance of travel and tourism-related stocks within the Nifty 500 Index?

A) Nifty India Technology Index

B) Nifty India Tourism Index

C) Nifty India Manufacturing Index

D) Nifty India Healthcare Index

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) Nifty India Tourism Index

  • Explanation: The Nifty India Tourism Index captures the performance of travel and tourism-related stocks within the Nifty 500 Index.

 

 

Question 13:

Which financial year did SBI distribute Rs 6,959 crore dividend for?

A) FY22

B) FY23

C) FY24

D) FY25

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) FY24

  • Explanation: SBI distributed a dividend of Rs 6,959 crore for the financial year 2023-24.

 

 

Question 14:

What is the main goal of the collaboration between India and Cambodia regarding UPI?

A) Enhance cybersecurity

B) Boost trade and tourism

C) Develop new UPI features

D) Expand financial services

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) Boost trade and tourism

  • Explanation: The collaboration aims to boost trade and tourism between India and Cambodia.

 

 

Question 15:

Which organization launched the Nifty India Tourism Index?

A) BSE Indices Limited

B) NSE Indices Limited

C) SEBI

D) IRDAI

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) NSE Indices Limited

  • Explanation: The Nifty India Tourism Index was launched by NSE Indices Limited, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange.
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