GK Current Affairs Quiz: May 18th 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 18th May 2024

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Question 1:
When is the southwest monsoon expected to arrive in Kerala?
A) May 20
B) May 31
C) June 10
D) June 15

Question 2:
Which country’s agreement with Iran could potentially draw US sanctions?
A) Pakistan
B) China
C) India
D) Russia

Question 3:
How many transactions were recorded on the ONDC platform in April?
A) 50 lakh
B) 60 lakh
C) 70 lakh
D) 80 lakh

Question 4:
Which Indian public company is set to acquire overseas mineral assets?
A) Coal India
B) TCS
C) Reliance
D) Tata Steel

Question 5:
What air defense system is the Indian Army set to receive?
A) Patriot
B) S-400
C) Igla-S
D) THAAD

Question 6:
What is the purpose of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor?
A) Military collaboration
B) Cultural exchange
C) Economic efficiency and reduced transportation costs
D) Educational cooperation

Question 7:
How much did India’s foreign exchange reserves increase by as of May 10?
A) $1.56 billion B)$2.56 billion
C) $3.56 billion D)$4.56 billion

Question 8:
What was Malti Joshi known for?
A) Dance
B) Literature
C) Painting
D) Music

Question 9:
When is International Museum Day observed?
A) May 15
B) May 18
C) May 21
D) May 25

Question 10:
What does World AIDS Vaccine Day commemorate?
A) The discovery of the first effective AIDS vaccine
B) The need for vaccines against AIDS
C) The eradication of AIDS
D) Fundraising for AIDS research

Question 11:
Which Indian entities are targeting acquisitions of critical mineral assets abroad?
A) NMDC, ONGC Videsh Ltd
B) Infosys, Wipro
C) Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Aeronautics
D) Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea

Question 12:
What is the key aim of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)?
A) To provide tax benefits to digital stores
B) To create exclusive marketplaces
C) To promote monopoly in digital commerce
D) To democratize digital commerce

Question 13:
Which startups have joined the ONDC initiative?
A) Flipkart, Amazon
B) Zerodha, EaseMyTrip, Cars24
C) Paytm, Snapdeal
D) Myntra, Jabong

Question 14:
What significant event is linked to the predicted arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala?
A) The start of the dry season
B) The start of the rainy season
C) The harvesting season
D) The festival season

Question 15:
What potential impact could the US sanctions have on India due to its agreement with Iran?
A) Enhance military cooperation
B) Increase tourism
C) Interfere with strategic goals
D) Promote technological innovation