GK Current Affairs Quiz: March 15th 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 15th March 2024

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Question 1:
Which political party topped the list for the highest receipt through Electoral Bonds as per the Election Commission of India?
A) Indian National Congress
B) Bharatiya Janata Party
C) Aam Aadmi Party
D) Trinamool Congress

Question 2:
What is the main goal of the newly approved Electric Vehicle Policy by the Indian Government?
A) To reduce pollution
B) To boost local EV manufacturing
C) To increase petrol and diesel vehicle sales
D) To promote bicycle usage

Question 3:
How many skeletons were estimated to have been discovered at a construction site in Nuremberg, Germany?
A) Over 500
B) Over 1000
C) Over 1500
D) Over 2000

Question 4:
Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister by President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority?
A) Mohammad Shtayyeh
B) Mohammad Mustafa
C) Ismail Haniyeh
D) Mahmoud Aloul

Question 5:
What unfortunate event occurred during SpaceX’s Starship third test flight?
A) It landed on Mars
B) It successfully completed its mission
C) It disintegrated during re-entry
D) It reached the International Space Station

Question 6:
What was the provisional annual inflation rate of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India for February 2024?
A) 0.10%
B) 0.20%
C) 0.30%
D) 0.40%

Question 7:
Fitch Ratings raised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY25 to what percentage?
A) 6.5%
B) 7.0%
C) 7.5%
D) 8.0%

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) 7.0%

• Explanation: Fitch Ratings increased India’s growth forecast for FY25 to 7%, up from 6.5%, reflecting a positive outlook on the economy’s strength and potential.

Question 8:
What is the primary focus of the RBI’s draft guidelines released for financial institutions?
A) To increase profitability
B) To manage climate-related financial risks
C) To enhance customer service
D) To promote digital banking

Question 9:
How much did Reliance Industries pay to acquire Paramount Global’s stake in Viacom18 Media?
A) Rs 3,286 crore
B) Rs 4,286 crore
C) Rs 5,286 crore
D) Rs 6,286 crore

Question 10:
What theme was chosen by Consumers International for World Consumer Rights Day 2024?
A) Ethical Online Marketplaces
B) Fair and responsible AI for consumers
C) Sustainable Consumer Practices
D) Consumer Rights in Digital Age

Question 11:
What report was unveiled by Dr. Jitendra Singh, reflecting on a decade of India’s advancements in science and technology?
A) India’s Technological Milestones
B) A Decade of Science – Technology Panorama for Aatmanirbhar Bharat
C) India’s Science and Tech: A 10-Year Review
D) Future of Technology in India

Question 12:
India and which country signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Law and Dispute Resolution?
A) United States
B) United Kingdom
C) Singapore
D) Australia

Question 13:
Which prestigious award did the President of India confer upon 94 artists in the field of performing arts for the years 2022 and 2023?
A) Bharat Ratna
B) Padma Shri
C) Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards
D) National Film Awards

Question 14:
Who won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, marking Red Bull’s second consecutive one-two finish in the 2024 Formula One season?
A) Lewis Hamilton
B) Max Verstappen
C) Sebastian Vettel
D) Fernando Alonso

Question 15:
Which team won the Ranji Trophy 2024, ending an 8-year championship drought?
A) Mumbai
B) Vidarbha
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu