Current Affairs Quiz 24th May 2024
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Question 1:
Which university inaugurated the world’s highest observatory, the Atacama Observatory (TAO)?
A) Harvard University
B) University of Tokyo
C) University of Cambridge
D) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The University of Tokyo inaugurated the Atacama Observatory (TAO), which is now the highest observatory in the world.
Question 2:
What role will Klaus Schwab transition to by January next year?
A) CEO of WEF
B) President of WEF
C) Chairman of the board of trustees
D) Head of the managing board
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Klaus Schwab will become the chairman of the board of trustees as part of a governance evolution at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Question 3:
Which countries have formally recognized Palestine as a state amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict?
A) France, Germany, Italy
B) Ireland, Norway, Spain
C) Canada, Australia, New Zealand
D) India, Japan, South Korea
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Ireland, Norway, and Spain have formally recognized Palestine as a state, leading to Israel recalling its ambassadors from these countries.
Question 4:
Which bank recently sold its entire stake in Protean eGov Technologies?
A) ICICI Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: HDFC Bank sold its entire 3.20% stake in Protean eGov Technologies for Rs 150 crore.
Question 5:
Which two banks acquired stakes in CCIL IFSC Limited?
A) HSBC and SBI
B) ICICI and HDFC
C) Axis and Kotak
D) PNB and Yes Bank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: HSBC and State Bank of India (SBI) acquired 6.125% stakes each in CCIL IFSC Limited.
Question 6:
What license did Mahindra Finance secure from IRDAI?
A) Insurance broker license
B) Corporate agency license
C) Reinsurance license
D) Underwriting license
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Mahindra Finance secured a corporate agency license from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
Question 7:
Who won the Shaw Prize in Astronomy for 2024?
A) Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
B) Srinivas R. Kulkarni
C) Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
D) Sudha Murty
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Srinivas R. Kulkarni, an Indian-origin U.S. scientist, was awarded the Shaw Prize in Astronomy for 2024.
Question 8:
Which author and translator won the International Booker Prize for the novel “Kairos”?
A) Haruki Murakami and Philip Gabriel
B) Gabriel García Márquez and Edith Grossman
C) Jenny Erpenbeck and Michael Hofmann
D) Orhan Pamuk and Maureen Freely
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: German author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann won the International Booker Prize for the novel “Kairos.”
Question 9:
Which company acquired the women’s wellness platform SocialBoat?
A) Fitbit
B) Garmin
C) Noise
D) Apple
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Noise acquired the AI-driven women’s wellness platform SocialBoat to advance innovation in smart rings.
Question 10:
Which country will host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Australia
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Australia has been confirmed as the host for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.
Question 11:
What is the aim of the “Let’s Move India” campaign?
A) Promote digital literacy
B) Encourage participation in physical activity
C) Support small businesses
D) Increase vaccination rates
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The “Let’s Move India” campaign aims to celebrate Olympians heading to the Paris Olympics and encourage everyone to engage in physical activity.
Question 12:
How many Gangetic dolphins are reported to be in the Gangetic River basin?
A) 2000
B) 3000
C) 4000
D) 5000
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Wildlife Institute of India reported over 4000 Gangetic dolphins in the Gangetic River basin.
Question 13:
When is the International Day of the Markhor celebrated?
A) May 23
B) May 24
C) June 5
D) July 11
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed May 24 as the International Day of the Markhor.
Question 14:
Which day is celebrated as World Turtle Day?
A) May 22
B) May 23
C) June 5
D) July 1
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Turtle Day is celebrated annually on May 23 to raise awareness about turtles and tortoises.
Question 15:
Which airport in India achieved the zero waste to landfill accolade?
A) Mumbai International Airport
B) Delhi International Airport
C) Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
D) Bengaluru International Airport
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport became the first airport in India to achieve the zero waste to landfill accolade.
