GK Current Affairs Quiz: May 1st 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 1st May 2024 2024

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Question 1:

What was the value of India’s imports from China in 2023-24?

A) Over $70 billion

B) $101 billion

C) $70 million

D) $101 million

Question 2:

What is the name of Zimbabwe’s new currency introduced to tackle its currency crisis?

A) ZiG

B) ZimDollar

C) GoldZim

D) ZimGold

Question 3:

What notable feature did paleontologists highlight about the newly discovered Chakisaurus nekul?

A) Its size

B) Its carnivorous diet

C) Its speed and unique tail anatomy

D) Its ability to fly

Question 4:

Why did the Uttarakhand government suspend licenses of 14 Patanjali products?

A) Product quality issues

B) Environmental concerns

C) Misleading advertisements

D) Health risks

Question 5:

What does Cred’s new ‘Scan and Pay’ service allow users to do?

A) Withdraw cash

B) Transfer money internationally

C) Make payments using any QR code

D) Buy cryptocurrency

Question 6:

For what reason did the RBI cancel the license of Acemoney (India)?

A) Tax evasion

B) Irregular lending practices

C) Bankruptcy

D) Illegal transactions

Question 7:

How much did India reduce the windfall tax on petroleum crude as of May 1?

A) 8,400 rupees per metric ton

B) 9,600 rupees per metric ton

C) 6,800 rupees per metric ton

D) 10,000 rupees per metric ton

Question 8:

What role did Justice Dinesh Kumar assume in April 2024?

A) Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court

B) Presiding Officer of the Securities Appellate Tribunal

C) Attorney General of India

D) Supreme Court Justice

Question 9:

What is the purpose of the cooperation agreement between Bharat 6G Alliance and Europe’s Industry Alliance 6G?

A) To reduce roaming charges

B) To standardize mobile devices

C) To develop 6G technology

D) To enforce cybersecurity measures

Question 10:

Which Kenyan runners won the Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru?

A) Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei

B) Geoffrey Kamworor and Faith Kipyegon

C) Peter Mwaniki and Lilian Kasait

D) Wilson Kipsang and Mary Keitany

Question 11:

Which team did Paris Saint-Germain surpass to clinch their 12th Ligue-1 title?

A) Olympique Lyonnais

B) Olympique de Marseille

C) AS Monaco

D) None of the above

Question 12:

What notable achievement did the Indian edtech startup Emeritus accomplish in 2024?

A) It was acquired by a major tech company

B) It expanded into over 100 countries

C) It topped TIME Magazine’s “World’s Top EdTech Companies of 2024” ranking

D) It launched a new virtual reality learning platform

Question 13:

What was the focus of International Labour Day 2024?

A) Promoting fair wages

B) Supporting worker unions

C) Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

D) Increasing employment opportunities

Question 14:

Who was Vinay Vir and what was he known for?

A) A politician known for his reforms

B) A businessman known for his philanthropy

C) A journalist known for promoting the Hindi language in South India

D) An artist known for his modernist paintings

Question 15:

What major regulatory action did the RBI take against Acemoney (India)?

A) Imposed a heavy fine

B) Issued a warning

C) Canceled its license

D) Ordered restructuring