Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 05 May to 11 May 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 05 May to 11 May 2024
Q: Why was Arvind Kejriwal arrested by the Enforcement Directorate?
a) In connection with corruption allegations related to Delhi’s healthcare policy
b) In connection with corruption allegations related to Delhi’s education policy
c) In connection with corruption allegations related to Delhi’s liquor policy
d) In connection with corruption allegations related to Delhi’s transportation policy
Answer
Ans : c) In connection with corruption allegations related to Delhi’s liquor policy
Detail News Q: What is the outcome of the General Assembly’s resolution on May 10, regarding Palestinian membership?
a) Grants full U.N. membership to Palestine
b) Rejects Palestinian membership entirely
c) Acknowledges Palestine’s qualification to join the U.N.
d) Recommends military intervention in the region
Answer
Ans : c) Acknowledges Palestine’s qualification to join the U.N.
Detail News Q: Who emerged as the Chairman of IFFCO following the elections in May 2024?
a) Balvir Singh
b) Dileep Sanghani
c) Dr. US Awasthi
d) Jagdeep Singh Nakai
Q: Which liquid rocket engine did ISRO successfully hot test through Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology on May 9, 2024?
a) PS1 engine
b) PS2 engine
c) PS3 engine
d) PS4 engine
Q: Which of the following shrines are part of the Char Dham Yatra mentioned in the passage?
a) Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath
b) Rameswaram, Dwarka, Puri, and Kedarnath
c) Tirupati, Vaishno Devi, Shirdi, and Kedarnath
d) Mahabalipuram, Amarnath, Somnath, and Badrinath
Answer
Ans : a) Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath
Detail News Q: According to the Global Electricity Review 2024, which country has overtaken Japan to become the world’s third-largest solar power generator in 2023?
a) China
b) India
c) Brazil
d) United States
Q: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) partnered with which private company for the supply of indigenous marine-grade steel?
a) Reliance Industries
b) Tata Steel
c) Jindal Steel & Power (JSP)
d) Bharat Forge Limited
Q: How many Lok Sabha seats does Maharashtra contribute, making it the second-largest contributor to the lower house of Parliament (Lok Sabha) ?
a) 28
b) 38
c) 48
d) 58
Q: The senior crew member of which airline go on mass sick leave suddenly on 7 & 8 May 2024, causing disruption of more than 70 flights?
a) Indigo
b) Vistara
c) Air India Express
d) Emirates
Q: Vladimir Putin has been President of Russia since:
a) 2000
b) 1999
c) 2005
d) 2008
Q: Which state recorded the highest voter turnout during the 3rd phase of Lok Sabha elections?
a) Bihar
b) Assam
c) Maharashtra
d) Uttar Pradesh
Q: When is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day observed?
a) May 7
b) May 8
c) May 9
d) May 10
Q: Why was May 8 chosen as the date for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day?
a) It marks the end of World War I
b) It is the birthday of Henry Dunant
c) It is the anniversary of the International Red Cross
d) It is the anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize
Answer
Ans : b) It is the birthday of Henry Dunant
Detail News Q: Who is Henry Dunant?
a) Founder of the United Nations
b) Founder of the International Red Cross
c) Founder of the World Health Organization
d) Founder of the European Union
Answer
Ans : b) Founder of the International Red Cross
Detail News Q: Who is the first President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)?
A) Justice Sanjay Kumar Mishra
B) Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
C) Justice Ramesh Gupta
D) Justice (Retd.) Rajesh Singh
Answer
Ans : B) Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
Detail News Q: Which Indian athletes comprised the men’s 4x400m relay team qualifying for the Paris Olympics?
a) Rupal Chaudhary, M R Poovamma, Jyothika Sri Dandi, and Subha Venkatesan
b) Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob
c) Neeraj Chopra, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajivand Rajesh Ramesh
d) Amoj Jacob, Neeraj Chopra, Muhammad Ajmal and Subha Venkatesan
Answer
Ans : b) Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob
Detail News Question : What is the Arabian Travel Market?
A) A global trade show for travel professionals and industry leaders.
B) A popular travel blog focused on Middle Eastern destinations.
C) A sustainable tourism initiative in Dubai.
D) A luxury hotel chain in the UAE.
Answer
Ans : A) A global trade show for travel professionals and industry leaders.
Detail News Question : Who was appointed as the National Ambassador for UNICEF India in May 2024?
a) Priyanka Chopra
b) Kareena Kapoor Khan
c) Deepika Padukone
d) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Q.: How many countries’ representatives participated in the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) hosted by the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
a) 75
b) 23
c) 6
d) 15
Q.: Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India as on May 2024.
A) Sunil Arora
B) Sushil Chandra
C) Om Prakash Rawat
D) Rajiv Kumar
Q.: Which of the following athletes was NOT a part of the Indian women’s 4×400 metre relay team that qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024?
a) Rupal Chaudhary
b) M R Poovamma
c) Hima Das
d) Jyothika Sri Dandi
Q. : When and where is the ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled to take place?
a) 3 to 20 October in England
b) 3 to 20 October in Bangladesh
c) 1 to 18 November in Australia
d) 5 to 22 September in India
Answer
Ans : b) 3 to 20 October in Bangladesh
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