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Current Affairs Quiz 25th May 2024

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Question 1:

What is the significance of the introduction of Krish and Bhoomi by DD Kisan?

A) First AI weather reporters

B) First AI news anchors in India’s government broadcasting

C) First AI agricultural consultants

D) First AI sports commentators

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) First AI news anchors in India’s government broadcasting

  • Explanation: DD Kisan introduced Krish and Bhoomi, marking the first use of AI anchors in India’s government broadcasting history.

 

 

Question 2:

What is the objective of Mission ISHAN in India?

A) To unify fragmented airspace management

B) To launch new satellites

C) To develop new aviation technology

D) To build new airports

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A) To unify fragmented airspace management

  • Explanation: Mission ISHAN aims to consolidate India’s fragmented airspace management into a single, unified system based in Nagpur.

 

 

Question 3:

What reservation has Karnataka mandated for women in outsourced government jobs?

A) 25%

B) 50%

C) 33%

D) 40%

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) 33%

  • Explanation: The Karnataka government has mandated a 33% reservation for women in outsourced government jobs.

 

 

Question 4:

By what percentage did net foreign direct investment (FDI) into India decline in FY24?

A) 50%

B) 62.17%

C) 45.8%

D) 30.2%

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) 62.17%

  • Explanation: Net FDI into India experienced a notable decrease of 62.17% in FY24, dropping to $10.58 billion from $27.98 billion the previous year.

 

 

Question 5:

Where did L&T Technology Services launch a Simulation Centre of Excellence for Airbus?

A) Mumbai

B) Hyderabad

C) Chennai

D) Bengaluru

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D) Bengaluru

  • Explanation: L&T Technology Services launched a Simulation Centre of Excellence for Airbus at its Bengaluru campus.

 

 

Question 6:

What is the theme of the 10th World Water Forum held in Bali, Indonesia?

A) Water for Life

B) Water for Sustainable Development

C) Water for Shared Prosperity

D) Water and Climate Change

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Water for Shared Prosperity

  • Explanation: The theme of the 10th World Water Forum held in Bali, Indonesia is “Water for Shared Prosperity.”

 

 

Question 7:

Which country among the top five crude steel producers recorded positive growth in April 2024?

A) China

B) Japan

C) South Korea

D) India

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D) India

  • Explanation: India was the only country among the world’s top five crude steel producers to record positive growth in April 2024, with a growth rate of 3.9%.

 

 

Question 8:

Which Indian city topped the Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index rankings among Indian cities?

A) Mumbai

B) Bengaluru

C) Chennai

D) Delhi

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D) Delhi

  • Explanation: Delhi emerged as the highest-ranked Indian city in the Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index, securing the 350th position.

 

 

Question 9:

On what date is World Football Day celebrated as per the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/78/281?

A) May 24

B) May 26

C) May 25

D) May 27

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) May 25

  • Explanation: World Football Day is celebrated on May 25, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament held during the Summer Olympic Games in Paris in 1924.

 

 

Question 10:

When is the International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories observed?

A) May 1-7

B) May 15-21

C) May 25-31

D) May 20-26

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) May 25-31

  • Explanation: The International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories is observed annually from May 25 to May 31.

 

 

Question 11:

Which upcoming cyclone is predicted to impact the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal?

A) Cyclone Yaas

B) Cyclone Tauktae

C) Cyclone Remal

D) Cyclone Fani

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Cyclone Remal

  • Explanation: Cyclone Remal is predicted to impact the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

 

 

Question 12:

Where is the headquarters for India’s Mission ISHAN located?

A) Mumbai

B) New Delhi

C) Nagpur

D) Bengaluru

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Nagpur

  • Explanation: The headquarters for India’s Mission ISHAN is located in Nagpur.

 

 

Question 13:

Which organization reported that India is the only top five steel producer with positive growth in April 2024?

A) World Trade Organization

B) International Monetary Fund

C) World Steel Association

D) United Nations

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) World Steel Association

  • Explanation: The World Steel Association reported that India was the only country among the world’s top five crude steel producers to record positive growth in April 2024.

 

 

Question 14:

Which city topped the Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index globally?

A) London

B) New York

C) Tokyo

D) Paris

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) New York

  • Explanation: New York clinched the top spot in the latest Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index.

 

 

Question 15:

What was the key focus of the 10th World Water Forum held in Bali?

A) Improving water technology

B) Reducing water pollution

C) Addressing water scarcity

D) Water conservation, sanitation, food and energy security, and disaster mitigation

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D) Water conservation, sanitation, food and energy security, and disaster mitigation

  • Explanation: The 10th World Water Forum focused on water conservation, clean water and sanitation, food and energy security, and the mitigation of natural disasters.
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