Current Affairs Quiz 29th June 2024
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Question 1:
Where has the Central Railway installed its first floating solar plant?
A) Mumbai
B) Pune
C) Igatpuri
D) Nashik
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Central Railway has installed a floating solar plant of 10 MWp capacity in the Igatpuri lake located in the Western Ghats.
Question 2:
In which district is Uttar Pradesh planning to establish a bioplastic park?
A) Gorakhpur
B) Lakhimpur Kheri
C) Kanpur
D) Agra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an ambitious plan to establish a bioplastic park in the Lakhimpur Kheri district.
Question 3:
Who has been appointed as India’s new Foreign Secretary?
A) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
B) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
C) Vikram Misri
D) S. Jaishankar
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri will take charge as the Foreign Secretary on July 15, succeeding Vinay Mohan Kwatra.
Question 4:
Which company has signed an agreement with Adani Defence to manufacture 70mm rockets in India?
A) Lockheed Martin
B) Thales Group
C) Boeing
D) Raytheon
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed an agreement with Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets locally in alignment with the Indian government’s “Make in India” initiative.
Question 5:
Where will the second edition of the Global Chess League be held?
A) Dubai
B) New York
C) London
D) Paris
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The second edition of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League will take place in London from October 3rd to 12th, 2024.
Question 6:
Who received the 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman for contributions to Hindi literature?
A) Dr. Usha Thakur
B) Dr. Vishnu Sharma
C) Dr. Sudha Murthy
D) Dr. Ramesh Chand
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Dr. Usha Thakur has been honored with the 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman for her outstanding contributions to Hindi literature and efforts in strengthening the bonds between Hindi and Nepali languages.
Question 7:
Who scored a double century in the one-off Test match against South Africa in women’s cricket?
A) Smriti Mandhana
B) Harmanpreet Kaur
C) Shafali Verma
D) Mithali Raj
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Shafali Verma scored a record-breaking double century against South Africa in a one-off Test match at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium.
Question 8:
Who will represent India at the SCO Summit in Astana?
A) Narendra Modi
B) S. Jaishankar
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
D) Amit Shah
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Astana.
Question 9:
When is the International Day of the Tropics observed?
A) June 28
B) June 29
C) June 30
D) July 1
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on June 29 to recognize the diversity and importance of tropical regions.
Question 10:
What is the significance of International Asteroid Day?
A) Promotes space exploration
B) Increases public awareness about asteroid dangers
C) Celebrates the discovery of the first asteroid
D) Honors astronauts
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: International Asteroid Day, observed on June 30, aims to raise public awareness about the potential dangers of asteroids and other near-Earth objects.
Question 11:
What is the theme for International Day of Parliamentarism 2024?
A) Strengthening Democracy
B) Building bridges for peace and understanding
C) Promoting Good Governance
D) Enhancing Parliamentary Functions
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The theme for the International Day of Parliamentarism 2024 is “Parliamentary diplomacy: Building bridges for peace and understanding.”
Question 12:
On which date is National Statistics Day observed in India?
A) June 28
B) June 29
C) June 30
D) July 1
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: National Statistics Day is observed in India on June 29 to honor Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.
Question 13:
What is the theme for the 18th National Statistics Day in 2024?
A) Importance of Data Analysis
B) Use of data for decision-making
C) Enhancing Statistical Methods
D) Promoting Statistical Education
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The theme for the 18th National Statistics Day in 2024 is “Use of data for decision-making.”
Question 14:
What technological advancement has the Pench Tiger Reserve adopted for forest fire protection?
A) Drone surveillance
B) Satellite imaging
C) Artificial Intelligence (AI)
D) Thermal cameras
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Pench Tiger Reserve has introduced an advanced AI system for early forest fire detection.
Question 15:
Which ministry is involved in the initiative to improve tribal students’ health through Ayurvedic interventions?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Ministry of Education
C) Ministry of AYUSH
D) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: A joint initiative by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs aims to improve the health of tribal students through Ayurvedic interventions.
