GK Current Affairs Quiz: March 1st 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 1st March 2024

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Question 1: Who unveiled the National Coal Logistics Plan and Policy, 2023?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C) Pralhad Joshi
D) Rajnath Singh

Question 2: What is the target for railway utilization in coal transportation by FY 2029-30 according to the new policy?
A) Over 75%
B) Over 87%
C) Over 90%
D) Over 95%

Question 3: Which initiative focuses on conserving big cats, including Tiger, Lion, Leopard, and others?
A) Project Tiger
B) International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
C) Save the Tiger Fund
D) Global Leopard Project

Question 4: Who virtually inaugurated India’s first hydrogen fuel cell ferry?
A) Pralhad Joshi
B) Narendra Modi
C) Nitin Gadkari
D) Hardeep Singh Puri

Question 5: Where is the headquarters of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) based?
A) United States
B) United Kingdom
C) India
D) Kenya

Question 6: What significant infrastructure projects were jointly inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth?
A) Solar power plant and water treatment facility
B) Airstrip and jetty in Agalega Island
C) Bridge and hospital in Port Louis
D) University and technology park in Mauritius

Question 7: What is the main goal of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?
A) To establish zoos worldwide
B) To promote wildlife tourism
C) To conserve big cats globally
D) To conduct genetic research on big cats

Question 8: What does India’s hydrogen fuel cell ferry aim to combat?
A) Water pollution
B) Global warming
C) Overfishing
D) Marine traffic congestion

Question 9: Which country’s parliament has approved a controversial anti-LGBTQ bill?
A) Nigeria
B) Ghana
C) Uganda
D) Kenya

Question 10: What is the primary objective of the ‘Tawi Festival’ in Jammu?
A) To promote adventure tourism
B) To showcase military achievements
C) To highlight the cultural heritage of the region
D) To celebrate the harvest season

Question 11: What was the primary achievement of the DRDO’s recent missile tests?
A) Launching a satellite into orbit
B) Intercepting and destroying high-speed unmanned aerial targets
C) Testing a new ballistic missile defense system
D) Demonstrating a new cruise missile technology

Question 12: What sector contributed significantly to India’s 8.4% GDP growth in the third quarter of FY24?
A) Agriculture
B) Services
C) Construction and manufacturing
D) Information Technology

Question 13: What is the main purpose of the Bharat Bill Payment Systems (BBPS) as per the revised regulatory framework introduced by the RBI?
A) To facilitate international remittances
B) To streamline bill payments and enhance consumer protection
C) To provide loans to small businesses
D) To monitor and regulate cryptocurrency transactions

Question 14: What does World Seagrass Day aim to highlight?
A) The dangers of ocean pollution
B) The importance of seagrass in marine ecosystems
C) The need for sustainable fishing practices
D) The beauty of marine life

Question 15: What is the estimated leopard population in India as per the latest report?
A) 10,000
B) 12,000
C) 13,874
D) 15,000

Question 16: Who has been conferred with an honorary Knighthood by Britain’s King Charles III?
A) Mukesh Ambani
B) Ratan Tata
C) Sunil Bharti Mittal
D) Azim Premji

Question 17: What is the main objective of the CM’s Universal Life Insurance Scheme unveiled by the Nagaland government?
A) To provide health insurance
B) To support families affected by the loss of a primary earner
C) To offer education loans
D) To encourage savings among rural populations

Question 18: What was the penalty imposed on Air India by DGCA for an 80-year-old passenger’s demise?
A) ₹20 lakh
B) ₹30 lakh
C) ₹40 lakh
D) ₹50 lakh

Question 19: What does the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) signify for India?
A) A step towards technological innovation
B) An effort to become a leader in renewable energy
C) A move to strengthen defense capabilities
D) A commitment to global wildlife conservation

Question 20: Which state’s government introduced the One Time Scheme (OTS) to alleviate financial strain on property owners?
A) Maharashtra
B) Telangana
C) Karnataka
D) Gujarat