Current Affairs MCQs : 17 SEPTEMBER 2024

Q.Which cities does the first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail connect?

A) Delhi and Mumbai
B) Ahmedabad and Bhuj
C) Kolkata and Chennai
D) Bangalore and Hyderabad

Answer
Ans : B) Ahmedabad and Bhuj
India’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, also known as the Vande Metro, was inaugurated by PM Modi on September 16, 2024. This service connects Ahmedabad and Bhuj, covering a distance of 360 kilometers in approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Q.: Who did India defeat in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament 2024?

a) China
b) Pakistan
c) South Korea
d) Japan

Answer
Answer: c) South Korea
In the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament 2024, India reached the final by defeating South Korea 4-1 on September 16.

Q.: When is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer observed?

a) January 23
b) September 16
c) November 10
d) December 5

Answer
Answer: b) September 16
The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated on September 16th every year.

Q.: What does the ozone layer protect the Earth from?

a) Global warming
b) Harmful portion of the sun’s rays
c) Rising sea levels
d) Air pollution

Answer
Answer: b) Harmful portion of the sun’s rays
The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful sun rays. Many chemicals damage the ozone layer.

Q.: Why has the government allowed SSC to conduct Aadhaar authentication for candidates?

a) To reduce the examination fee
b) To ensure faster result declaration
c) To prevent fraud and malpractices in exams
d) To increase the number of candidates

Answer
Answer: c) To prevent fraud and malpractices in exams
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