Current Affairs Quiz 24th & 25th March 2024
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Question 1:
What special arrangement did the Reserve Bank of India announce for the annual closing of government accounts for the financial year 2023-24?
A) Offices open 24/7
B) Offices dealing with government business open on March 30th and 31st
C) Electronic transactions only
D) Closure of all banking services
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: RBI announced that its offices dealing with government business and designated branches of agency banks conducting government banking will remain open during normal working hours on March 30, 2024, and March 31, 2024, as part of special measures for the annual closing of government accounts for the financial year 2023-24.
Question 2:
Which regulatory authority introduced new regulations to enhance the insurance industry’s governance?
A) SEBI
B) IRDAI
C) RBI
D) PFRDA
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India (IRDAI) introduced new regulations to enhance the governance of the insurance industry, including safeguarding policyholders’ interests and responsibilities towards rural and social sectors.
Question 3:
What was India’s foreign exchange reserves at the all-time high as of the week ending on March 15, 2024?
A) $500 billion
B) $542.292 billion
C) $642.292 billion
D) $742.292 billion
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s foreign exchange reserves reached an all-time high of USD 642.292 billion in the week ending on March 15, 2024.
Question 4:
For which group has the Election Commission launched the Saksham App to facilitate easier voting?
A) Senior citizens
B) First-time voters
C) Overseas Indians
D) Persons with Disabilities
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Election Commission launched the Saksham App to facilitate easier voting for Persons with Disabilities and to avail facilities at polling stations.
Question 5:
Who among the following has been appointed as the chairman of the New India Assurance Company?
A) Girija Subramanian
B) Bhupesh Sushil Rahul
C) Simon Harris
D) Mariam Mammen Mathew
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Girija Subramanian has been appointed as chairman and managing director (CMD) of the New India Assurance Company by the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB).
Question 6:
Who is set to become Ireland’s youngest Prime Minister?
A) Leo Varadkar
B) Simon Harris
C) Bhupesh Sushil Rahul
D) Girija Subramanian
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Simon Harris, at 37 years old, is set to become the youngest Prime Minister in Ireland’s history, following the unexpected departure of Leo Varadkar.
Question 7:
What is the name of ISRO’s reusable launch vehicle that successfully conducted its second landing test?
A) Chandrayaan
B) Gaganyaan
C) Vikram
D) Pushpak
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: ISRO successfully conducted the second landing test of its reusable launch vehicle, named Pushpak, at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Challakere, Karnataka.
Question 8:
Which organization released two literary works aimed at deepening the understanding of India-Japan cultural connections?
A) The Ministry of Culture
B) Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
C) Sahitya Akademi
D) National Museum of India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: IGNCA released two literary works aimed at deepening the understanding of India-Japan cultural connections, including ‘Siddham Calligraphy of Sanskrit Hieronyms’ and ‘Sanskrit Manuscripts from Japan, Vol I’.
Question 9:
Who became the first foreign head to be bestowed with Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Xi Jinping
C) Donald Trump
D) Boris Johnson
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first foreign leader to be given Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo.
Question 10:
Which app was launched by the Election Commission to facilitate easier voting for Persons with Disabilities?
A) Voter Pal
B) Elector Assist
C) Saksham
D) Matdata Sahayak
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Election Commission launched the Saksham App specifically to make voting more accessible for Persons with Disabilities.
Question 11:
What was the purpose of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) keeping its offices open on March 30 and 31, 2024?
A) New financial year preparations
B) Routine maintenance
C) Annual closing of government accounts
D) Implementing new monetary policy
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The RBI kept its offices dealing with government business open on March 30 and 31 as part of special measures for the annual closing of government accounts for the financial year 2023-24.
Question 12:
Who was appointed as the chairperson of the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) for two years from April 1, 2024?
A) Mariam Mammen Mathew
B) Tanmay Maheshwari
C) Puneet Gupt
D) Bhupesh Sushil Rahul
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Mariam Mammen Mathew, CEO of Manorama Online, has been appointed chairperson of the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) for two years from April 1, 2024.
Question 13:
What significant milestone did India’s foreign exchange reserves achieve as of the week ending March 15, 2024?
A) Surpassed the $500 billion mark
B) Reached an all-time high
C) Declined to a five-year low
D) Remained unchanged from the previous year
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose to an all-time high of USD 642.292 billion in the week ending on March15, 2024.
Question 14:
Which Japanese figure skater won her third straight world title, becoming the first woman to do so since 1968?
A) Yuzuru Hanyu
B) Kaori Sakamoto
C) Rika Kihira
D) Mao Asada
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Kaori Sakamoto of Japan became the first woman to win three straight titles at the Figure Skating World Championships since 1968, showcasing a nearly flawless routine with multiple triple jumps in her free skate.
Question 15:
What is the theme for World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2024?
A) Together We Fight TB
B) End TB Strategy
C) Yes! We can end TB
D) Stop TB in My Lifetime
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Tuberculosis Day 2024 continues with the theme “Yes! We can end TB”, aimed at raising public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis and efforts to eliminate the disease.
