Current Affairs Quiz 10th March 2024
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Question 1:
What are the interest rates for 1-year time deposits for April-June 2024?
A) 4%
B) 6.9%
C) 7.1%
D) 7.5%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The interest rate for 1-year time deposits for April-June 2024 remains unchanged at 6.9%.
Question 2:
NPCI International Payments (NIPL) has partnered with which Nepal-based payment network for cross-border UPI transactions?
A) eSewa
B) Khalti
C) IME Pay
D) Fonepay Payment Service
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: NIPL partnered with Nepal’s Fonepay Payment Service for cross-border Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions between India and Nepal.
Question 3:
Which company became the first standalone health insurance company to settle over 1 crore claims?
A) HDFC Ergo
B) ICICI Lombard
C) Star Health
D) Religare Health Insurance
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Star Health, headquartered in Chennai, achieved this significant milestone in the insurance industry.
Question 4:
Who launched India’s fastest and indigenously developed Multiprotocol Label Switching router?
A) Nirmala Sitharaman
B) Ashwini Vaishnaw
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Narendra Modi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched India’s fastest and indigenously developed Multiprotocol Label Switching router in Bengaluru.
Question 5:
Coal PSUs achieved what percentage of their capital expenditure target for 2023-24?
A) 100%
B) 104.86%
C) 106%
D) 110%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Coal PSUs achieved over 106% of their capital expenditure target for 2023-24, showcasing their contribution to transforming the Indian economy.
Question 6:
SJVN Limited received Letters of Award for developing solar power projects of what capacity in Maharashtra?
A) 800 MW
B) 1,000 MW
C) 1,352 MW
D) 1,500 MW
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: SJVN Limited received Letters of Award for the development of Solar Power Projects of capacity 1,352 MW in Maharashtra.
Question 7:
Which country awarded India the ‘Measles And Rubella Champion’ global award for its efforts to combat measles and rubella?
A) United States
B) United Kingdom
C) India
D) WHO
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India received the prestigious award for its exemplary efforts in combating these diseases, and it was presented at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington.
Question 8:
Who was elected as the 14th President of Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history?
A) Nawaz Sharif
B) Imran Khan
C) Asif Ali Zardari
D) Arif Alvi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Asif Ali Zardari, the Co-chairperson of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), secured his second term, making him the first civilian president in Pakistan’s history to be elected for a second term.
Question 9:
What event marks the CISF Raising Day?
A) March 5
B) March 10
C) March 15
D) March 20
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: CISF Raising Day is celebrated on 10th March, commemorating the establishment of the Central Industrial Security Force.
Question 10:
Which naval event was conducted from 05 to 08 March 2024?
A) International Fleet Review
B) Biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference
C) Malabar Naval Exercise
D) TROPEX Exercise
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The first edition of the Biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference 2024 was conducted from 05 to 08 March 2024.
