Current Affairs Quiz 4th May 2024
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Question 1:
Who did Paytm Money recently appoint as its new Chief Executive Officer?
A) Varun Sridhar
B) Rakesh Singh
C) Sushil Sharma
D) Piyush Goyal
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Rakesh Singh was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paytm Money, succeeding Varun Sridhar.
Question 2:
Which institution collaborated with the Bank of Namibia to create an instant payment system similar to UPI?
A) RBI
B) NPCI International Payments Limited
C) State Bank of India
D) HDFC Bank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) partnered with the Bank of Namibia to develop an instant payment system like UPI in Namibia.
Question 3:
What is the unique customer experience program launched by Bajaj Allianz General Insurance called?
A) Prive
B) Customer First
C) VIP Service
D) Superior Shield
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched “Prive,” a program focused on providing exceptional customer service and coverage.
Question 4:
What interest rate has the RBI set for the Floating Rate Savings Bond 2034?
A) 7%
B) 6.5%
C) 8%
D) 7.5%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The RBI has set an 8% interest rate on the Floating Rate Savings Bond (FRSB) 2034, which is a variable rate bond reset every six months.
Question 5:
What award did The Hindu’s explainer page on Neeraj Chopra win in the 6th International Newspaper Design Competition?
A) Best of Show
B) Gold in Best of Sports Page
C) Award of Excellence in Best of Double Spread
D) All of the above
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Hindu’s explainer page on Neeraj Chopra won three awards: “Best of Show,” “Gold” in the “Best of Sports Page” category, and “Award of Excellence” in the “Best of Double Spread” category.
Question 6:
Which of the following is the correct description for the floating rate bond set by the Government of India?
A) 5-year bond
B) 10-year bond
C) 15-year bond
D) 20-year bond
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Floating Rate Savings Bond 2034, set by the Government of India, is a 20-year bond.
Question 7:
Who recently received the additional charge as Chairman & Managing Director of SJVN Limited?
A) Piyush Goyal
B) Varun Sridhar
C) Rakesh Singh
D) Sushil Sharma
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Sushil Sharma has been given the additional charge as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of SJVN Limited.
Question 8:
How did engineers restore a part of the Voyager 1 spacecraft?
A) By replacing its solar panels
B) By changing its battery
C) By restoring a 1970s-era computer
D) By repairing its antenna
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: NASA engineers restored part of the Voyager 1 spacecraft by partially restoring a 1970s-era computer.
Question 9:
How many participants joined the #PlayTrue Campaign organized by the National Anti-Doping Agency India?
A) 10,000
B) 12,000
C) 15,000
D) 8,000
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The #PlayTrue Campaign organized by NADA India attracted more than 12,133 participants.
Question 10:
Which health initiative aims to improve the health of tribal students through Ayurvedic interventions?
A) National Health Mission
B) Swasthya Bharat Yojana
C) Joint initiative by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
D) Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: A joint initiative by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs aims to improve the health of tribal students through Ayurvedic interventions.
Question 11:
Which program aims to support Namibian financial services by developing an instant payment system similar to UPI?
A) India Payment System
B) Namibia Payment System
C) Namibia-India Payment System
D) NPCI International Payments
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) is working with the Bank of Namibia to develop an instant payment system similar to UPI.
Question 12:
Which agency regulates Bajaj Finance’s ‘eCOM’ and ‘Insta EMI Card’ lending products?
A) SEBI
B) IRDAI
C) RBI
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates Bajaj Finance’s ‘eCOM’ and ‘Insta EMI Card’ lending products.
Question 13:
Which company’s under-construction solar projects received USD 400 million from international banks?
A) Tata Power
B) NTPC
C) Adani Green Energy
D) Reliance Power
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Adani Green Energy received USD 400 million from international banks for its under-construction solar projects.
Question 14:
Which category did The Hindu win an award for in the 6th International Newspaper Design Competition?
A) Best of Sports Page
B) Best of Show
C) Best of Double Spread
D) All of the above
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Hindu won awards in all the mentioned categories in the 6th International Newspaper Design Competition.
Question 15:
Who announced the extension of benefits under the Remissions of Duties and Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme for shipments via e-commerce?
A) Minister of Finance
B) Minister of Commerce and Industry
C) Prime Minister
D) Minister of MSME
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, announced the extension of benefits under the RoDTEP scheme for e-commerce shipments.