Current Affairs Quiz 16th March 2024
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Question 1:
Who launched the ‘Ethanol 100’ automotive fuel initiative?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Hardeep Singh Puri
C) Amit Shah
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri unveiled ‘Ethanol 100’, an initiative aimed at reducing emissions and promoting sustainability.
Question 2:
Which country recently tested the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon?
A) United States
B) India
C) United Kingdom
D) Russia
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Britain conducted successful test firings of its DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon, demonstrating its capability to intercept enemy aircraft and missiles.
Question 3:
What new name has been given to Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra?
A) Shivajinagar
B) Indiranagar
C) Ahilyanagar
D) Sambhajinagar
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Maharashtra Cabinet announced the renaming of Ahmednagar district to ‘Ahilyanagar’ in honor of 18th-century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar.
Question 4:
What day is National Vaccination Day celebrated every year?
A) March 14th
B) March 15th
C) March 16th
D) March 17th
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: National Vaccination Day is celebrated every year on March 16th to create awareness about the importance of vaccines.
Question 5:
What is the name of the newly inaugurated headquarters of the Indian Navy?
A) INS Vikrant Bhawan
B) Nausena Bhawan
C) Naval Command Center
D) Bharat Naval Headquarters
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Navy’s new dedicated headquarters building is named Nausena Bhawan, located at Delhi Cantonment.
Question 6:
Which company operationalized a 126 MW wind power plant in Gujarat?
A) Tata Power
B) Reliance Energy
C) Adani Green Energy
D) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Adani Green Energy announced the operationalisation of an additional 126 MW capacity in its 300 MW wind power project in Gujarat.
Question 7:
Who were the recipients of the Chameli Devi Jain Award 2024?
A) Greeshma Kuthar and Ritika Chopra
B) Barkha Dutt and Rajdeep Sardesai
C) Anjana Om Kashyap and Arnab Goswami
D) Ravish Kumar and Sudhir Chaudhary
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Chameli Devi Jain Award 2024 for Outstanding Woman Media Person of the Year was given jointly to Greeshma Kuthar, an independent journalist, and Ritika Chopra of the Indian Express.
Question 8:
What award was Ratan Tata bestowed with for his philanthropy work?
A) The Gandhi Peace Prize
B) The PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award
C) The Bharat Ratna
D) The Padma Vibhushan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Ratan Tata was awarded the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for his outstanding philanthropic contributions.
Question 9:
What was the primary focus of the strategic partnership between Max India’s subsidiary and IIT Delhi?
A) Technology innovation
B) Senior citizen care
C) Environmental sustainability
D) Educational research
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The partnership between Max India Ltd’s subsidiary, Antara Assisted Care Services Limited, and IIT Delhi aims to address the challenges faced by India’s aging population by developing tailored solutions to improve their quality of life.
Question 10:
What major concern is highlighted in the V-Dem Institute’s Democracy Report 2024 regarding India?
A) Economic instability
B) Environmental issues
C) Electoral autocracy
D) Technological disparities
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The V-Dem Institute’s Democracy Report 2024 highlights India’s continued descent into electoral autocracy, emphasizing the deterioration of democratic principles.
Question 11:
Which organization has certified nearly 100 jails as ‘Eat Right Campus’?
A) WHO
B) UNICEF
C) FSSAI
D) FAO
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has certified nearly 100 jails across the nation as ‘Eat Right Campus’ to ensure safe, healthy, and sustainable food practices.
Question 12:
For his philanthropy work, who was awarded the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award?
A) Mukesh Ambani
B) Azim Premji
C) Ratan Tata
D) Anand Mahindra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Ratan Tata, former chairman of Tata Sons, was honored with the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for his outstanding philanthropic contributions.
Question 13:
Which state tops the illegal trade in shark body parts in India?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Tamil Nadu dominates the illegal trade in shark body parts, comprising nearly 65% of seizures between January 2010 and December 2022, posing a significant threat to marine biodiversity.
Question 14:
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)?
A) B Sairam
B) Anil Kumar Jha
C) Suresh Kumar
D) Rajesh Sinha
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: B Sairam has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a flagship Subsidiary of Coal India Limited.
Question 15:
What significant technology did the UK demonstrate with the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon?
A) Intercontinental ballistic missile defense
B) Precision targeting and destruction of aerial threats
C) Underwater mine detection
D) Satellite communication disruption
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon demonstrated the UK’s capability in precision targeting and destruction of aerial threats at a remarkably low cost.
Question 16:
Which initiative by the FSSAI is aimed at ensuring food safety and sustainability in correctional facilities?
A) Safe Food Initiative
B) Eat Right India
C) Food Safety Training
D) Healthy India Campaign
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Eat Right India movement by the FSSAI includes certifying jails as ‘Eat Right Campus’ to promote safe, healthy, and sustainable food practices.
Question 17:
Who retired from red-ball cricket, as announced in the passage?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Steve Smith
C) Joe Root
D) Matthew Wade
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade announced his decision to retire from red-ball cricket, with his final match being the Sheffield Shield final.
Question 18:
Which state government has decided to distribute free millet seeds to farmers?
A) Maharashtra
B) Rajasthan
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Rajasthan government has undertaken an initiative to distribute free seeds of millets and coarse grains to the state’s farmers to boost millet production.
