Current Affairs Quiz 13th March 2024
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Question 1:
Who inaugurated the Kochrab Ashram and launched the Master Plan of the Gandhi Ashram Memorial?
A) President of India
B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C) Chief Minister of Gujarat
D) Union Minister of Culture
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sabarmati Ashram to inaugurate Kochrab Ashram and launch the Master Plan of the Gandhi Ashram Memorial.
Question 2:
Which state government announced an additional 10 days of casual leave for women employees?
A) Kerala
B) Odisha
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Odisha government led by Naveen Patnaik announced an additional 10 days of casual leave for women working in various government departments.
Question 3:
What is the primary objective of India’s first automobile in-plant railway siding inaugurated by PM Modi?
A) To increase automobile production
B) To reduce the carbon footprint in logistics
C) To introduce new railway routes
D) To enhance road safety
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The primary objectives of this in-plant railway siding are to reduce the carbon footprint in logistics, decrease fossil fuel consumption, and alleviate road congestion.
Question 4:
Where was India’s first FutureLABS center inaugurated?
A) Bengaluru
B) Hyderabad
C) Thiruvananthapuram
D) Mumbai
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Union Minister Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated India’s first FutureLABS center at C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram.
Question 5:
What was the primary focus of Exercise Cutlass Express 2024 in which the Indian Navy participated?
A) Anti-piracy operations
B) Missile defense
C) Maritime security and cooperation
D) Naval warfare tactics
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Exercise Cutlass Express is a multinational maritime exercise aimed at enhancing maritime security and cooperation among participating nations.
Question 6:
What is the growth rate of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for January 2024?
A) 2.5%
B) 3.8%
C) 4.5%
D) 5.1%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for January 2024 reflects a growth rate of 3.8%, indicating a slowdown compared to December 2023.
Question 7:
What was the retail inflation rate in India in February 2024?
A) 4.2%
B) 5.09%
C) 6.3%
D) 7.1%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Retail inflation in February 2024 saw a decline to a four-month low of 5.09%, remaining well within the Reserve Bank of India’s comfort zone.
Question 8:
Who approved the merger of Garagepreneurs Internet with North East Small Finance Bank?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) CCI
D) NITI Aayog
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of Garagepreneurs Internet Private Limited with North East Small Finance Bank.
Question 9:
How much funding did SIDBI secure from the Green Climate Fund for the ‘Avaana’ Fund?
A) $10 million
B) $24.5 million
C) $50 million
D) $100 million
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) secured $24.5 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its Avaana Sustainability Fund.
Question 10:
What significant achievement was completed by Tata Power Solar Systems Limited in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh?
A) India’s largest hydroelectric project
B) India’s largest wind energy project
C) India’s largest Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems project
D) India’s largest nuclear power plant
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Tata Power Solar Systems Limited completed the country’s largest Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) project in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh.
Question 11:
Which organization celebrated its 38th Foundation Day, highlighting renewable energy development in India?
A) SECI
B) IREDA
C) NTPC
D) MNRE
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: On March 11, 2024, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) celebrated its 38th Foundation Day, marking achievements in promoting renewable energy development in India.
Question 12:
Who topped the global arms imports according to the latest SIPRI report?
A) China
B) Russia
C) India
D) Saudi Arabia
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India was the world’s top arms importer for the period 2019-2023.
Question 13:
What initiative was launched to support Jan Aushadhi Kendras across India?
A) Jan Dhan Yojana
B) Credit Assistance Program
C) Startup India Scheme
D) Digital India Movement
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya spearheaded the inauguration of a credit assistance program aimed at bolstering Jan Aushadhi Kendras across India.
Question 14:
What was the key collaboration announced to improve voter information and combat misinformation ahead of elections?
A) Google with Election Commission of India
B) Facebook with Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
C) Twitter with Election Commission of India
D) Instagram with Ministry of Electronics and IT
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Google partnered with the Election Commission of India to provide authoritative information on voting processes for the upcoming general elections.
Question 15:
Which innovative facility was inaugurated at NABI to speed up crop improvement programs?
A) National Seed Bank
B) National Fertilizer Testing Lab
C) National Speed Breeding Crop Facility
D) National Organic Farming Research Institute
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the “National Speed Breeding Crop Facility” at NABI (National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute), Mohali.