GK Current Affairs Quiz: March 30th 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 30th March 2024

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Question 1:
Who has been elected as the new Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA)?
A) Pavan Davuluri
B) Panos Panay
C) Arnab Banerjee
D) Girija Subramanian

Question 2:
Who has been appointed to lead Microsoft’s combined Windows and Surface teams?
A) Arnab Banerjee
B) Pavan Davuluri
C) Panos Panay
D) Girija Subramanian

Question 3:
Who is the newly selected CMD of New India Assurance?
A) Bhupesh Sushil Rahul
B) Girija Subramanian
C) Pavan Davuluri
D) Arnab Banerjee

Question 4:
Who has been chosen as the new CMD of United India Insurance?
A) Arnab Banerjee
B) Pavan Davuluri
C) Girija Subramanian
D) Bhupesh Sushil Rahul

Question 5:
Which two organizations signed an MoU to boost advancements in the space sector?
A) SIA-India and ABRASAT
B) IIM Mumbai and Starburst
C) ATMA and CEAT Ltd.
D) Microsoft and Amazon

Question 6:
Which institution is partnering with Starburst to enhance the ASD startup ecosystem in India?
A) Indian Institute of Technology Madras
B) Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
C) Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association
D) Government e Marketplace

Question 7:
How much was the penalty imposed on the Bank of India by the Income Tax Department for AY 2018-19?
A) ₹564.44 crore
B) ₹500 crore
C) ₹450 crore
D) ₹600 crore

Question 8:
What is the new record high of India’s foreign exchange reserves as of the week ending March 22?
A) $642.631 billion
B) $600 billion
C) $650 billion
D) $500 billion

Question 9:
Who was awarded the Times Power Icon 2024 Award?
A) Pavan Davuluri
B) Arnab Banerjee
C) Vijay Jain
D) Bhupesh Sushil Rahul

Question 10:
Which of the following individuals became Bangladesh’s first ICC Elite Umpire?
A) Arnab Banerjee
B) Pavan Davuluri
C) Sharfuddoula
D) Vijay Jain

Question 11:
What was celebrated for the first time on March 30th, as established by the UN General Assembly?
A) International Day of Space Exploration
B) International Day of Zero Waste
C) International Day of Climate Action
D) International Day of Sustainable Development

Question 13:
Who has been honored with a wax statue at the renowned Madame Tussauds Museum in Dubai?
A) Sharfuddoula
B) Vijay Jain
C) Allu Arjun
D) Louis Gossett Jr.

• Explanation: Telugu cinema star Allu Arjun has been celebrated with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Dubai, marking a milestone in his career.
Question 14:
What was the main focus of the METOC seminar ‘Meghayan-24’?
A) Advancements in Space Technology
B) Climate Action
C) Cyber Security in the Digital Age
D) Innovation in Renewable Energy


Answer and Explanation
Answer: B) Climate Action
• Explanation: The METOC seminar ‘Meghayan-24’ focused on climate action and was organized in commemoration of World Meteorological Day, reflecting the theme set by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for 2024.
Question 15:
Which collaborative effort aims to foster the ASD startup ecosystem in India?
A) SIA-India and ABRASAT
B) IIM Mumbai and Starburst
C) ATMA and CEAT Ltd.
D) Microsoft and Amazon


Answer and Explanation
Answer: B) IIM Mumbai and Starburst
• Explanation: The collaboration between the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai and Starburst is aimed at enhancing the ASD startup ecosystem in India, leveraging shared resources and expertise.