GK Current Affairs Quiz: May 16th 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 16th May 2024

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Question 1:

What is the new name of the India Pavilion at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?

• A) Bharat Pavilion
• B) Cinema of India Pavilion
• C) Heritage India Pavilion
• D) Global India Pavilion

Question 2:

Which anniversary did Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) celebrate with the unveiling of a commemorative coin?

• A) 200th anniversary
• B) 250th anniversary
• C) 300th anniversary
• D) 275th anniversary

Question 3:

What is the key feature of the BHISHM portable hospital tested by the Indian Air Force?

• A) It can be set up in urban environments
• B) It caters to up to 200 casualties
• C) It is used for transporting troops
• D) It operates independently of air support

Question 4:

What was the urban unemployment rate in India for the quarter ending in March 2024?

• A) 5.9%
• B) 6.3%
• C) 6.7%
• D) 7.1%

Question 5:

What deadline was extended for LIC to achieve a 10% public shareholding by Sebi?

• A) 2026
• B) 2027
• C) 2025
• D) 2028

Question 6:

Through which initiative can PhonePe users utilize UPI for transactions in Sri Lanka?

• A) PhonePe-LankaPay partnership
• B) PhonePe-Paytm collaboration
• C) PhonePe-SBI link
• D) PhonePe-Dialog agreement

Question 7:

Which prestigious literary award was Ruskin Bond awarded?

• A) Jnanpith Award
• B) Booker Prize
• C) Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
• D) Pulitzer Prize

Question 8:

What new position has NASA appointed David Salvagnini to?

• A) Chief of Space Missions
• B) Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
• C) Chief of Human Exploration
• D) Chief Technology Officer

Question 9:

What significant announcement did Sunil Chhetri make regarding his football career?

• A) He signed with a new club
• B) He will coach the national team
• C) He announced his retirement from international football
• D) He will play in the Olympics

Question 10:

What is the significance of May 16th in global observances?

• A) International Day of Light
• B) International Day of Living Together in Peace
• C) Both A and B
• D) None of the above

Question 11:

Who unveiled the Rs 250 commemorative coin at the Mazagon Dock Limited’s 250th anniversary?

• A) Prime Minister of India
• B) Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane
• C) President of India
• D) CEO of Mazagon Dock Limited

Question 12:

Where did the IndiaSkills 2024 event take place?

• A) Mumbai
• B) Kolkata
• C) Bengaluru
• D) New Delhi

Question 13:

What was the main focus of the Bharat Pavilion at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?

• A) Promoting Bollywood films internationally
• B) Traditional storytelling and global collaborations
• C) Showcasing Indian cinema technologies
• D) Highlighting independent filmmakers

Question 14:

Who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship at his home in Mussoorie?

• A) Vikram Seth
• B) Amitav Ghosh
• C) Ruskin Bond
• D) Arundhati Roy

Question 15:

What is the theme of the International Day of Living Together in Peace?

• A) Promoting educational advancements
• B) Environmental protection and sustainability
• C) Global efforts in promoting peace, unity, and solidarity
• D) Celebrating technological innovations