GK Current Affairs Quiz: May 19th 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 19th May 2024

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Question 1:
Which countries are in talks to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?

A) USA and Canada
B) UK and Germany
C) India and UK
D) Australia and New Zealand

Question 2:
What is the scheduled round for the next discussion on the UK-India FTA?

A) 12th
B) 13th
C) 14th
D) 15th

Question 3:
Which bank recently increased interest rates on short-term retail fixed deposits?

A) HDFC Bank
B) State Bank of India
C) ICICI Bank
D) Kotak Mahindra Bank

Question 4:
What was the percentage increase in India’s merchandise exports in April?

A) 0.5%
B) 1%
C) 1.5%
D) 2%

Question 5:
Which sectors drove the growth in India’s merchandise exports?

A) Textiles and Handicrafts
B) Electronics and Pharmaceuticals
C) Agriculture and Dairy
D) Automotive and Machinery

Question 6:
What is the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)?

A) A private sector initiative to boost online sales
B) A government-supported initiative to democratize digital commerce
C) A new digital currency introduced by the RBI
D) A cybersecurity protocol for digital transactions

Question 7:
What is the goal of ISRO’s Mangalyaan-2 mission?

A) To orbit Venus
B) To send a spacecraft to the Sun
C) To land a rover and a helicopter on Mars
D) To explore the asteroid belt

Question 8:
What was the outcome of India’s trade deficit in April?

A) It remained the same
B) It decreased
C) It widened to a five-month high
D) It turned into a surplus

Question 9:
Who are some of the unicorns that joined the ONDC initiative?

A) Flipkart, Amazon, and Snapdeal
B) Zerodha, EaseMyTrip, and Cars24
C) Ola, Uber, and Lyft
D) Paytm, PhonePe, and Google Pay

Question 10:
What is the main focus of the 2030 Roadmap discussed in the UK-India Strategic Dialogue?

A) Military cooperation
B) Educational exchanges
C) Economic cooperation across various sectors
D) Cultural exchange programs

 
Question 11:
What significant imports contributed to India’s widened trade deficit in April?

A) Textiles and garments
B) Gold and crude oil
C) Electronics and machinery
D) Agricultural products

Question 12:
Which significant milestones are part of India’s 2030 Roadmap with the UK?

A) Increasing military exports
B) Reducing carbon emissions
C) Boosting educational collaborations
D) Enhancing economic ties and cooperation

Question 13:
What effect is expected from SBI’s increase in interest rates on short-term deposits?

A) Decrease in loan interest rates
B) Increase in the stock market activity
C) Influence other banks to offer better returns
D) Reduce the number of depositors

Question 14:
What new technologies will ISRO’s Mangalyaan-2 mission include?

A) Only a rover
B) A rover and a satellite
C) A rover and a helicopter
D) Only a helicopter

Question 15:
Which organizations have joined the ONDC to democratize digital commerce in India?

A) Traditional retailers
B) Startups and unicorns
C) Government agencies
D) International corporations