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President Droupadi Murmu Becomes First Indian President to Fly in Rafale Fighter Jet
On 29 October 2025, President Droupadi Murmu undertook a 25-minute sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air Force Station, Haryana, piloted by Group Captain Amit Gehani. The aircraft flew at an altitude of about 15,000 feet, covering nearly 200 km at a speed of 700 km/h before safely returning to base.
President Murmu became the first Indian President to fly in two IAF fighter aircraft, having earlier flown in a Sukhoi-30 MKI in 2023. She described the experience as unforgettable.
Google to Build Largest AI and Data Infrastructure Hub Outside the U.S. in Visakhapatnam
In October 2025, Google announced a $15 billion investment to build its largest AI and data infrastructure hub outside the U.S. in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, in partnership with Adani Group and Bharti Airtel.
The 1-gigawatt data center campus, powered by renewable energy and supported by subsea cable and fiber networks, will enhance AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure in India.
Unveiled at the Bharat AI Shakti event in New Delhi, the project is expected to create over 1 lakh jobs, boost AI adoption, and strengthen Indo-U.S. tech collaboration. Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu called it a milestone toward making Visakhapatnam an “AI City.”
Today Current Affairs MCQs : 26 June 2025
Q. From which academic year will CBSE implement the two-term board exam system for Class 10?
A) 2025 academic year
B) 2026 academic year
C) 2027 academic year
D) 2028 academic year
Q. Who is the first Indian to visit NASA’s orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station (ISS)?
A) Rakesh Sharma
B) Kalpana Chawla
C) Shubhanshu Shukla
D) Sunita Williams
Q. The book released on 25 June 2025 titled “The Emergency Diaries – Years that Forged a Leader” explores the role of which leader during the Emergency?
A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B) Jayaprakash Narayan
C) Narendra Modi
D) Lal Krishna Advani
Q. Who won the Javelin Gold at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 in June 2025?
A) Anderson Peters
B) Johannes Vetter
C) Douw Smit
D) Neeraj Chopra
India Achieves 64.3% Social Security Coverage in 2025: Ranks 2nd Globally
India’s social security coverage surged from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, reflecting a 45 percentage point increase in a decade, as per International Labour Organisation’s ILOSTAT data.
Over 94 crore people in India are now covered under at least one social protection benefit, making India the second-highest in the world in terms of social security beneficiaries.
ILO Director General Gilbert F. Houngbo praised India’s pro-poor and labour-friendly policies under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
During the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya credited the Government’s sustained efforts in creating an inclusive, rights-based social protection system, calling this the fastest global expansion in coverage.
Today Current Affairs MCQs : 18 April 2025
Q. When is World Heritage Day celebrated every year?
A) April 22
B) April 10
C) April 18
D) March 18
Q. Which hospital is ranked in the top 100 of the World’s Best Hospitals 2024 list?
A) PGIMER, Chandigarh
B) A private hospital in Gurgaon
C) AIIMS, New Delhi
D) Apollo Hospital, Chennai
Q. What was the original name of the CRPF when it was established in 1939?
A) National Police Force
B) Crown Representative Police
C) Royal Indian Constabulary
D) Federal Security Force
Today Current Affairs MCQs : 21 March 2025
Q. Which four sacred shrines make up the Char Dham Yatra?
a) Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath
b) Amarnath, Vaishno Devi, Kedarnath, Gangotri
c) Badrinath, Kedarnath, Haridwar, Rishikesh
d) Yamunotri, Vaishno Devi, Gangotri, Kedarnath
Q. Where is the ISTAF Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup held in March 2025?
a) Mumbai
b) Patna
c) Delhi
d) Chennai
Q. Which ancient religion is associated with the celebration of Navroz?
a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Zoroastrianism
d) Jainism
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Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 16 June to 22 June 2024
Q: What is the primary reason for the Uttar Pradesh government implementing new policies for recruitment exams in June 2024?
A) To increase the number of candidates
B) To ensure exams are conducted in a free and fair manner
C) To reduce the duration of exams
D) To lower the exam fees
Q: Which Indian documentary won the Golden Conch Award for Best Documentary in the international category at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival?
A) Life In Loom
B) And, Towards Happy Alleys
C) The Golden Thread
D) 6-A Akash Ganga
Q: What is the purpose of the Joint CSIR-UGC-NET exam?
A) To determine eligibility for undergraduate admissions
B) To determine eligibility for junior research fellowships and PhD admissions in science courses
C) To assess eligibility for government jobs
D) To qualify for medical school admissions
Q: What did North Korea and Russia agree to provide under their newly signed pact during Putin visit to North Korea on 20 June 2024?
A) Economic assistance
B) Military assistance
C) Diplomatic support
D) Humanitarian aid
Q: Article 51 of the U.N. Charter, provides for the right of:
A) Economic sanctions
B) Collective self-defense actions
C) Environmental protection
D) Humanitarian intervention
Q: How high is the Chenab Rail Bridge above the Chenab River?
A) 250 meters
B) 300 meters
C) 359 meters
D) 400 meters
Q: Where was the main function for the 10th International Day of Yoga held in 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Leh
C) Srinagar
D) Lucknow
Q. What is the new MSP for Paddy (Common) for the Marketing Season 2024-25?
A) Rs. 2183 per quintal
B) Rs. 2300 per quintal
C) Rs. 2203 per quintal
D) Rs. 2625 per quintal
Q.: What is the purpose of the UGC-NET exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) ?
A) University Grants Commission (UGC)
B) Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
C) National Testing Agency (NTA)
D) UPSC
Q.: What is the purpose of the UGC-NET exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) ?
A) To determine eligibility for undergraduate admissions in Indian universities
B) To determine eligibility for ‘Assistant Professor’ and ‘Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor’ in Indian universities
C) To evaluate the performance of Indian university staff
D) To certify the quality of higher education institutions in India
Q: Who won the Gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Continental Gold Tour in Finland on June 18, 2024?
a) Johannes Vetter
b) Thomas Röhler
c) Magnus Kirt
d) Neeraj Chopra
Q.: When do we celebrate the International Day of Yoga every year?
a) June 11
b) June 21
c) July 21
d) June 1
Q: What is the theme for this year’s International Day of Yoga?
a) Yoga for Peace
b) Yoga for Health
c) Yoga for Self and Society
d) Yoga for the World
Q: Who is the first Indian to receive the prestigious ‘Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award’ from South Africa for his contribution to films?
a) Satyajit Ray
b) Vinod Ganatra
c) Mira Nair
d) Shyam Benegal
Q: Who is the US National Security Advisor (NSA)?
A) Antony Blinken
B) Jake Sullivan
C) Lloyd Austin
D) Kamala Harris
Q: What annual meeting did Jake Sullivan attended with and Ajit Doval during India visit in June 2024 ?
A) Indo-US Defense Summit
B) Annual Trade and Economic Dialogue
C) Second annual meeting of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET)
D) Global Climate Change Conference
Q: What is the purpose of the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET)?
A) To promote cultural exchanges between the two countries
B) To elevate and expand the strategic technology partnership and defense industrial cooperation
C) To negotiate trade agreements
D) To address climate change issues
Q: When will the new criminal laws Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam come into force?
A) January 1, 2024
B) April 1, 2024
C) July 1, 2024
D) October 1, 2024
Q: What laws are being replaced by the new criminal laws on July 1, 2024?
A) Constitution of India
B) IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act
C) Consumer Protection Act
D) Right to Information Act
Q: Which cities, apart from Mumbai, are hosting MIFF screenings this year?
A) Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur
B) Delhi, Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata
C) Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, and Chennai
D) Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad
Q: Who received the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024?
A) Madhur Bhandarkar
B) Randeep Hooda
C) Subbiah Nallamuthu
D) Divya Dutta
Q: What is the name of the advanced aerial combat training exercise conducted four times a year by the US Air Force, which saw participation from the Indian Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom, Royal Netherlands Air Force, German Luftwaffe, and the US Air Force in June 2024?
A) Exercise Air Show
B) Exercise Friend Force
C) Exercise Green Sea
D) Exercise Red Flag
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 09 June to 15 June 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 09 June to 15 June 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 09 June to 15 June 2024
Q: Who won the World Junior Girls’ Chess Championship in 2024?
A) Beloslava Krasteva
B) Divya Deshmukh
C) Magnus Carlsen
D) Viswanathan Anand
Q.: Where does the Hajj, an annual Muslim pilgrimage take place?
A) Jerusalem
B) Mecca
C) Medina
D) Cairo
Q: In which of the following locations and during what timeframe did the G7 Summit 2024 occur?
a) Tokyo, Japan in 03th to 05th April 2024
b) Apulia, Italy from June 13th to 15th, 2024
c) Berlin, Germany in 10th to 12th May 2024
d) Ottawa, Canada in 23th to 25th December 2023
Q: What is the purpose of the NEET-UG examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA)?
A) For admissions into engineering courses
B) For admissions into MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and related courses
C) For admissions into law courses
D) For admissions into management courses
Q: Who has been re-appointed as the National Security Advisor (NSA) in the Narendra Modi-led NDA government?
A) Rajiv Gauba
B) Amit Shah
C) Ajit Doval
D) S. Jaishankar
Question: Who has been reappointed as the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A) Pramod Kumar Mishra
B) Amit Shah
C) Ajit Doval
D) S. Jaishankar
Q: Who has been elected Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third time in 2024?
A) Kiren Rijiju
B) Nabam Tuki
C) Pema Khandu
D) Tapir Gao
Q: Who became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 12 June 2024?
A) Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
B) Pawan Kalyan
C) N. Chandrababu Naidu
D) K. Chandrashekar Rao
Q: Around 40 Indians died, and 50 were injured in a fire at a labour housing facility in which country on June 12, 2024?
A) United Arab Emirates
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Kuwait
D) Qatar
Q: Who has been elected as the new Chief Minister of Odisha?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
C) Mohan Charan Majhi
D) Pravati Parida
Q: Who has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff?
A) General Manoj C Pande
B) Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi
C) General Bipin Rawat
D) Lieutenant General Raj Shukla
Q: The maritime exercise (JIMEX 24) conducted in June 2024 was between the navies of which countries?
A) India and China
B) India and Japan
C) Japan and South Korea
D) India and Australia
Q: Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sikkim for a second consecutive term on June 10, 2024?
A) Pawan Kumar Chamling
B) Prem Singh Tamang
C) Bhaichung Bhutia
D) Hemant Soren
Q: Which film will be the opening film of the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)?
A) “The Journey of a Lifetime”
B) “Tales of the Heart”
C) “Billy and Molly, an Otter Love Story”
D) “Echoes of the Past”
Q: Who was sworn in as India’s Prime Minister for a rare third consecutive term?
A) Yogi Adityanath
B) Narendra Modi
C) Manmohan Singh
D) Amit Saha
Q: Who did Carlos Alcaraz defeat to win his first French Open title?
a) Novak Djokovic
b) Roger Federer
c) Alexander Zverev
d) Rafael Nadal
Q: Who became the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces (clay, grass, and hard court) at the age of 21?
a) Novak Djokovic
b) Roger Federer
c) Rafael Nadal
d) Carlos Alcaraz
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 01 June to 08 June 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 01 June to 08 June 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 01 June to 08 June 2024
Q: What is the current policy repo rate (unchanged at 6.50% for the eighth consecutive time) as decided by the Reserve Bank of India on 7 June 2024?
a) 6.25%
b) 6.50%
c) 6.75%
d) 7.00%
Q: What is the name of the mission in which Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore were safely safely docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on June 7, 2024?
A. Starliner Test Flight
B. NASA Crew Mission
C. Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT)
D. SpaceX Crew Mission
Q: What is the International Space Station (ISS)?
A. A lunar base established by NASA
B. A collaborative spacecraft orbiting Earth, used for scientific research and international cooperation
C. A Mars rover developed by ESA
D. A space tourism station run by private companies
Q: Who is Sunil Chhetri?
A) An Indian cricketer
B) A Bollywood actor
C) An Indian footballer
D) A renowned chef
Q: Who is expected to be elected as the leader of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs?
a) N Chandrababu Naidu
b) Nitish Kumar
c) Narendra Modi
d) Mukesh Dalal
Q: Who is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh ?
a) Ranil Wickremesinghe
b) Pushpa Kamal Dahal
c) Sheikh Hasina
d) Mohamed Muizzu
Q: When do we celebrate World Environment Day every year?
A) January 1
B) April 22
C) June 5
D) September 21
Q: What is the primary cause of ozone depletion in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
B) Methane (CH₄)
C) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
D) Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
Q: Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
A) Oxygen (O₂)
B) Nitrogen (N₂)
C) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
D) Argon (Ar)
Q: Why is the participation of N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar in the NDA meeting for formation of Govt is significant?
a) They are new members of the NDA.
b) Their parties’ support is crucial for the BJP to form the government.
c) They were absent from previous meetings.
d) They opposed the NDA leadership.
Q: Who became the first to fly to space aboard the Boeing Starliner’s first-ever crewed mission in June 2024?
a) Neil Armstrong and Sunita Williams
b) Buzz Aldrin and Rakesh Sharma
c) Chris Hadfield and Kaplana Chawala
d) Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore
Q: Which Lok Sabha seat set a record for the highest votes secured by NOTA in the 2024 elections?
A) Mumbai South
B) Indore
C) Bangalore North
D) Delhi Central
Q: Which party won the most seats in the Odisha Assembly polls?
A) Congress
B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
C) Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
D) CPI(M)
Q: How many seats did the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?
A) 240
B) 220
C) 200
D) 260
Q: How many seats did the Indian National Congress (INC) win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?
A) 75
B) 99
C) 120
D) 135
Q: What world record did India set in the recent Lok Sabha Polls 2024?
A) Most number of repolling instances
B) Highest number of Code of Conduct violation
C) Highest total number of boot capturing incidents
D) Highest total number of voters
Q: Who has been elected as the first woman President of Mexico?
A) Xochitl Galvez
B) Claudia Sheinbaum
C) Margarita Zavala
D) Rosario Robles
Q: Which party won the majority in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections held in April 2024?
A) Indian National Congress (INC)
B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
C) Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)
Q: Which political party won the majority in the Sikkim Assembly elections held in April 2024?
A) Indian National Congress (INC)
B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
C) Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)
Q: In which category did Amit Pangal secure his Olympic quota?
A) Men’s 57 kg
B) Men’s 51 kg
C) Women’s 57 kg
D) Women’s 51 kg
Q: What is the main objective of China’s Chang’e-6 mission?
A) To establish a moon base
B) To retrieve the world’s first rock and soil samples from the moon’s far side
C) To conduct a manned mission to the moon
D) To explore the moon’s surface for water
Q: Who became the first Indian male to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games?
A) Vasile Cebotari
B) Nikhat Zareen
C) Nishant Dev
D) Lovlina Borgohain
Q: Which institution received the 2024 Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion from the WHO?
A) AIIMS
B) NIMHANS
C) IIT Bengaluru
D) PGIMER
Q: Which countries are co-hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
A) India and England
B) Australia and New Zealand
C) West Indies and United States
D) South Africa and Sri Lanka
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 26 May to 31 May 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 26 May to 31 May 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 26 May to 31 May 2024
Q: Which major crops are aided by the monsoon rains in India?
A) Wheat, barley, oats, and rye
B) Rice, corn, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane
C) Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and garlic
D) Apples, oranges, bananas, and mangoes
Q: What is the 50-year average rainfall for the June-September period, according to the IMD?
A) 70 cm (28 inches)
B) 80 cm (32 inches)
C) 87 cm (35 inches)
D) 100 cm (40 inches)
Q.: By when do the southwest monsoon rains typically spread across the whole country?
A) Mid-June
B) End of June
C) Mid-July
D) End of July
Q: What is the name of the world’s first rocket with a single-piece 3D printed engine launched by Agnikul Cosmos on May 30, 2024?
A) Agnibaan
B) Agnibaan SOrTeD
C) Dhanush
D) Atmanirbhar
Q: Indian teenage player R. Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in the classical format of which game in May 2024?
A) Tennis
B) Badminton
C) Chess
D) Table Tennis
Q: What is the name of the indigenously-developed solid-propelled air-launched missile system that was successfully tested from the Su-30 MK-I platform?
a) BrahMos
b) RudraM-II
c) Akash
d) Nag
Q: Who was named the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023?
A. Major Suman Gawani
B. Major Radhika Sen
C. Major Antonio Guterres
D. Major Ruchira Kamboj
Q: What did the India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarify about the temperature reading of 52.9°C in Mungeshpur, Delhi on May 29, 2024?
A. It was officially confirmed
B. It could be due to a sensor error or local factor
C. It was recorded in all major stations
D. It is normal temperature
Q: What historic feat did Indian mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta achieve?
A. First person to scale Mt. Everest three times in one season
B. First person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season
C. First person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. K2 in one season
D. First Indian to scale Mt. Everest in 11 hours and 15 minutes
Q: Who was re-elected as the President of Lithuania in 2024?
A) Ingrida Šimonytė
B) Gitanas Nausėda
C) Dalia Grybauskaitė
D) Valdas Adamkus
Q: Which two organizations have partnered to develop India’s first quantum diamond microchip imager?
A) Infosys and IIT-Delhi
B) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IIT-Bombay
C) Wipro and IIT-Madras
D) HCL Technologies and IIT-Kanpur
Q: Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA)?
A) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
B) Apurva Chandra
C) Harsh Vardhan
D) Randeep Guleria
Q: Which player won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in IPL 2024?
A) Abhishek Sharma
B) Virat Kohli
C) Travis Head
D) Nitish Kumar Reddy
Q: Who won the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets in IPL 2024?
A) Mitchell Starc
B) Harshal Patel
C) Sunil Narine
D) Jake Fraser-McGurk
Q: Who became the first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in the same season?
a) Junko Tabei
b) Purnima Shrestha
c) Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
d) Lhakpa Sherpa
Q: What key aspect does the new WIPO treaty address for the first time?
A. International trade tariffs
B. The interface between intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge
C. Global internet regulations
D. International labor laws
Q: Who became the first Indian to win the Best Actress Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?
A) Priyanka Chopra
B) Deepika Padukone
C) Anasuya Sengupta
D) Alia Bhatt
Q: For which film did Anasuya Sengupta win the Best Actress Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?
A) The Beautiful
B) The Shameless
C) The Fearless
D) The Graceful
Q: Who became the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival?
A) Mira Nair
B) Payal Kapadia
C) Anurag Kashyap
D) Satyajit Ray
Q: For which film did Payal Kapadia win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival?
A) A Night of Knowing Nothing
B) The Lunchbox
C) All We Imagine as Light
D) Masaan
Q: Who became India’s first-ever gymnast to win gold medalist at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 26 May 2024?
A) Mary Kom
B) PV Sindhu
C) Dipa Karmakar
D) Saina Nehwal
Q: The government approved a one-month extension for the Chief of the Army Staff up to 30th June 2024. What is the name of this Army Chief?
A) General Bipin Rawat
B) General Manoj Pande
C) General Dalbir Singh Suhag
D) General VK Singh
Q: Which team lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in 2024?
A) Chennai Super Kings
B) Mumbai Indians
C) Kolkata Knight Riders
D) Sunrisers Hyderabad
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 19 May to 25 May 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 19 May to 25 May 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 19 May to 25 May 2024
Q: What prestigious award did Arti, Pink E-Rickshaw driver from Uttar Pradesh win on 22 May 2024?
A) Nobel Peace Prize
B) Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award
C) International Women of Courage Award
D) Global Humanitarian Award
Q: What is the name of the first pre-monsoon cyclone of 2024 in the Bay of Bengal, make landfall on 26 May 2024?
A) Cyclone Fani
B) Cyclone Amphan
C) Cyclone Yaas
D) Cyclone Remal
Q: Which prestigious award did “SUNFLOWERS WERE THE FIRST ONES TO KNOW” win at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?
A) Palme d’Or
B) La Cinef Award for Best Short
C) Best Director Award
D) Jury Prize
Q: On which day is Buddha Purnima celebrated?
A) New Moon day in Vaishakha
B) Full Moon day in Vaishakha
C) New Moon day in Ashadha
D) Full Moon day in Ashadha
Q: Where did Gautama Buddha attain enlightenment?
A) Sarnath
B) Bodh Gaya
C) Varanasi
D) Lumbini
Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the events commemorated on Buddha Purnima?
A) Birth of Gautama Buddha
B) Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
C) Death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha
D) Marriage of Gautama Buddha
Q.: What is the name of the Indian-origin astronaut set to fly into space for the third time?
A) Kalpana Chawala
B) Sunita Williams
C) Rakesh Sharma
D) Sunil Gupta
Q.: Which spacecraft will Sunita Williams be piloting for her upcoming mission?
A) SpaceX Dragon
B) Boeing Starliner
C) Orion
D) Soyuz
Q. What amount did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approve to transfer as surplus to the Central Government for the accounting year 2023-24?
A. Rs 1.5 Lakh crore
B. Rs 1.85 Lakh crore
C. Rs 2.11 Lakh crore
D. Rs 2.82 Lakh crore
Q: Who was approved as Vietnam’s next President on 22 May 2024?
A. Vo Van Thuong
B. To Lam
C. Nguyen Phu Trong
D. Pham Minh Chinh
Q: Who is the Prime Minister of the UK?
A. Boris Johnson
B. Keir Starmer
C. Rishi Sunak
D. Theresa May
Q: Rishi Sunak is the leader of which political party in the UK?
A. Labour Party
B. Liberal Democrats
C. Green Party
D. Conservative Party
Q: When is Anti-Terrorism Day observed?
a) April 21
b) May 21
c) June 21
d) July 21
Q: Anti-Terrorism Day marks the death anniversary of which former Indian Prime Minister?
a) Indira Gandhi
b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c) Rajiv Gandhi
d) Lal Bahadur Shastri
Q: When is the International Day for Biodiversity (IDB) celebrated?
a) April 22
b) May 22
c) June 22
d) July 22
Q: What is the theme for Biodiversity Day 2024?
a) “Protect Our Planet”
b) “Save the Future”
c) “Be part of the Plan”
d) “Act Now for Nature”
Q: What is India’s rank on the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024, published by World Economic Forum (WEF)?
a) 29th
b) 39th
c) 49th
d) 59th
Q: What event led to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in May 2024?
A) Assassination
B) Heart Attack
C) Helicopter Crash
D) Car Accident
Q: What was the voter turnout for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections on 20 May 2024?
A) 45.32%
B) 57.51%
C) 62.78%
D) 70.25%
Q: Which state recorded the lowest voter turnout in the fifth phase?
A) Bihar
B) Jharkhand
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
Q: Who made history as the first Indian space tourist?
A) Rakesh Sharma
B) Gopi Thotakura
C) Kalpana Chawla
D) Sunita Williams
Q: Who was the first Indian citizen to fly to space in 1984?
A) Sunita Williams
B) Rakesh Sharma
C) Kalpana Chawla
D) Gopi Thotakura
Q: Who won the Men’s doubles title at the Thailand Open 2024 Badminton tournament?
A) Lu Ming-Che and Tang Kai-Wei
B) Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi
C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
D) Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong
Q: Who won the gold medal in the women’s 52 kg category boxing at the Elorda Cup 2024?
A) Anamika
B) Manisha
C) Minakshi
D) Nikhat Zareen
Q: Who won the gold medal in the women’s 48 kg category boxing at the Elorda Cup 2024?
A) Anamika
B) Manisha
C) Minakshi
D) Nikhat Zareen
Q: When is World Honey Bee Day observed?
A) April 20th
B) May 20th
C) June 20th
D) July 20th
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 12 May to 18 May 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 12 May to 18 May 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 12 May to 18 May 2024
Q: Which monsoon normally set in over Kerala towards the end of May / first week of June every year?
A) North-east monsoon
B) South-west monsoon
C) Winter monsoon
D) Summer monsoon
Q: Which director’s film ‘Manthan’ is set to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival on 18 May 2024?
A) Satyajit Ray
B) Shyam Benegal
C) Rajkumar Hirani
D) Mira Nair
Q: What is the theme of the film ‘Manthan’?
A) Indian independence movement
B) Milk cooperative movement
C) Industrial revolution
D) Space exploration
Q: When did Sunil Chhetri announce his retirement from international football?
A) After the 2023 AFC Asian Cup
B) After the match against Kuwait on June 6, 2024
C) After the 2024 FIFA World Cup
D) After the match against Pakistan on June 12, 2023
Q: What significant milestone does Sunil Chhetri hold in Indian football?
A) Most matches played
B) Youngest debutant
C) Highest goal-scorer
D) Most assists
Q: When do we celebrate World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD)?
A) April 17
B) May 17
C) June 17
D) July 17
Q: What is the next step for the winners of the IndiaSkills 2024 event?
a) They will receive monetary awards and certificates.
b) They will get the opportunity to study abroad.
c) They will train with top industry trainers to prepare for the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France.
d) They will be offered immediate employment in top companies.
Q: Who was sworn in as Singapore’s fourth Prime Minister on 15 May 2024?
A) Lee Hsien Loong
B) Lawrence Wong
C) Lee Kuan Yew
D) Halimah Yacob
Q: Who became the first Indian woman to break into the top 25 of the world Women’s singles table tennis rankings?
A) Suthirtha Mukherjee
B) Mouma Das
C) Manika Batra
D) Ankita Das
Q: Where does the Cannes Film Festival take place annually?
a) Paris
b) Cannes
c) London
d) New York
Q: Which day is proclaimed as World Football Day by the United Nations General Assembly?
a) 24th May
b) 25th May
c) 26th May
d) 27th May
Q: In which city were the 1924 Summer Olympic Games held, where the first international football tournament with representation from all regions took place?
a) Berlin
b) Tokyo
c) Paris
d) London
Q: Which organization included the Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana in its Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register?
a) UNICEF
b) UNESCO
c) WHO
d) World Bank
Q: Who authored the Ramcharitmanas?
a) Acharya Anandvardhan
b) Goswami Tulsidas
c) Pandit Vishnu Sharma
d) Ramesh Chandra Gaur
Q: In the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise “Shakti” from May 13 to May 26 at Umroi, Meghalaya, which country’s contingent participates alongside the Indian Army?
a) Russia
b) France
c) United States
d) United Kingdom
Q: Which of the following states had completed polling for its State Legislative Assembly along with the Lok Sabha election by phase 4?
a) Gujarat
b) Karnataka
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu
Q: India and Iran signed a long-term contract for operating which port?
a) Chittagong Port
b) Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar
c) Port of Colombo
d) Port of Karachi
Q: What new trade route will be opened up by the agreement between India and Iran regarding the Chabahar port?
a) Between India and China
b) Between South Asia and Central Asia via Iran
c) Between India and Japan
d) Between South Asia and Europe via Iran
Q: Who is the first Indian male wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
a) KD Jadhav
b) Aman Sehrawat
c) Sushil Kumar
d) Yogeshwar Dutt
Q: In which category did Aman Sehrawat secure a Paris quota for the Olympics?
a) Men’s 65kg freestyle
b) Men’s 57kg freestyle
c) Men’s 74kg freestyle
d) Men’s 86kg freestyle
Q: What caused the powerful solar storm that hit Earth on May 10, 2024?
a) Solar flares
b) Coronal mass ejections (CMEs)
c) Lunar eclipse
d) Solar eclipse
Q:What is the approximate frequency of the solar activity cycle mentioned in the passage?
a) 7 years
b) 11 years
c) 50 years
d) 100 years
Q: Who won the World Rapid and Blitz Poland chess tournament in May 2024?
a) Wei Yi
b) Arjun Erigaisi
c) R Praggnanandhaa
d) Magnus Carlsen
Q: Which Indian Chess Player defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in the Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament in May 2024?
a) Vishwanath Anand
b) R Praggnanandhaa
c) Arjun Erigaisi
d) D. Gukesh.
Q: Mother’s Day is celebrated ?
A) First Sunday in May
B) Second Sunday in May
C) Third Sunday in May
D) Fourth Sunday in May
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 05 May to 11 May 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 28 April to 04 May 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 28 April to 04 May 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 28 April to 04 May 2024
Q: What does World Press Freedom Day mark the anniversary of?
a) The establishment of the United Nations
b) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
c) The Windhoek Declaration
d) The Birth Anniversary of William Shakespeare
Q: Windhoek Declaration of UNESCO is related to:
a) Education standards in developing countries
b) Protection of cultural heritage sites
c) Promotion of free press principles
d) Wildlife conservation efforts
Q: What is the location of Mount Ruang volcano?
A) Java, Indonesia
B) Bali, Indonesia
C) North Sulawesi, Indonesia
D) Sumatra, Indonesia
Question : When is International Sun Day celebrated ?
a) May 1st
b) May 2nd
c) May 3rd
d) May 4th
Question : Who was elected as the new Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands on May 2, 2024?
a) Manasseh Sogavare
b) Jeremiah Manele
c) Matthew Wales
d) Anthony Albanese
Question: Despite the withdrawal process, what is the status of Rs 2000 banknotes?
a) They are no longer legal tender
b) They can only be used for specific transactions
c) They are still legal tender
d) They can only be exchanged at specific locations
Q: When is International Labour Day observed?
a) June 1
b) May 15
c) April 1
d) May 1
Q: What is the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system designed to enhance?
a) Airborne surveillance
b) Anti-submarine warfare capabilities
c) Ground-based missile defense
d) Cybersecurity operations
Q: What is SLU in the context of elections?
a) Single Log Unit
b) Symbol Loading Unit
c) Security Locking Unit
d) Surveillance Logging Unit
Q: Who recently assumed the position of Chief of the Naval Staff ?
a) Admiral R Hari Kumar
b) Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
c) Admiral Sunil Lanba
d) Admiral Karambir Singh
Question: As per The Washington Post report, which terrorist was the alleged target of the assassination plot of Indian Intelligence Agency?
a) Maulana Masood Azhar
b) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
c) Talwinder Singh
d) gurbachan Singh
Question : Who is the current chief of RAW (Research and Analysis Wing)?
A) Vikram Yadav
B) Samant Goel
C) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
D) Ajit Doval
Question : Who has been named as the captain of India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Hardik Pandya
c) Rohit Sharma
d) Ravindra Jadeja
Q: Who secured a Paris 2024 quota for India in Women’s skeet with a Silver medal in the shotgun Olympic qualification championship at Doha, Qatar?
a) Maheshwari Chauhan
b) Sunita Bhore
c) Nirmala Roy
d) Rajani Biswas
Q: Who will represent India in the women single category in Badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
a) Saina Nehwal
b) Neha Pandit
c) PV Sindhu
d) Tanvi Lad
Q: Which Indian badminton players will compete in the men’s doubles category at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
a) PV Sindhu and Ashwini Ponnappa
b) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and HS Prannoy
c) Chirag Shetty and Lakshya Sen
d) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
Question : Who secured a hat-trick of gold medals at the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Shanghai on April 27, 2024?
a) Aditi Swami
b) Parneet Kaur
c) Jyothi Surekha Vennam
d) Andrea Becerra
Question : Who secured a Paris Olympics quota in Sailing in Hyeres, France?
a) Vishnu Saravanan
b) Nethra Kumanan
c) Arvind Singh
d) R Sukumaran
Question : Who is regarded as the “father” of modern ballet, and his birthday is celebrated as International Dance Day?
A) Jean-Georges Noverre
B) Rudolf Nureyev
C) Mikhail Baryshnikov
D) George Balanchine
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 21 April to 27 April 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 21 April to 27 April 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 21 April to 27 April 2024
Question : Which of the following states had the lowest voter turnout during the second phase of elections?
a) Manipur
b) Rajasthan
c) Kerala
d) Uttar Pradesh
Question : Which countries are members of the SCO?
Eight countries are full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) : India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan;
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Question : Who is the Defence Secretary of India?
a) Ajit Doval
b) Giridhar Aramane
c) Rajnath Singh
d) General Anil Chauhan
Q: Which state has the highest number of constituencies in the second phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 held on 26 April 2024 ?
a) Kerala
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Rajasthan
Question: Which date is World Intellectual Property Day celebrated annually?
A) April 1
B) April 26
C) May 15
D) June 10
Question : Which bank has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) instructed to stop issuing new credit cards and acquiring online customers immediately?
a) HDFC Bank
b) ICICI Bank
c) Kotak Mahindra Bank
d) State Bank of India
Question : Which Indian film has been selected for the Cannes Film Festival in the ‘La Cinef’ category?
a) “The Rooster’s Prophecy”
b) “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Bloom”
c) “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know”
d) “The Elderly Woman’s Tale”
Question: Who directed the film “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know”?
a) Suraj Thakur
b) Manoj V
c) Chidananda S Naik
d) Abhishek Kadam
Q: Which date do we celebrate World Book and Copyright Day?
A) April 15
B) April 23
C) May 1
D) June 8
Q: Which city holds the title of World Book Capital for 2024?
A) Paris
B) Tokyo
C) Strasbourg
D) New York
Q: Where was the recently developed Lightest Bullet Proof Jacket successfully tested?
a) DRDO Headquarters, New Delhi
b) IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
c) TBRL, Chandigarh
d) ISRO, Bengaluru
Q: Which amendment act established the Panchayati Raj System in India?
A) 42nd Amendment Act
B) 73rd Amendment Act
C) 86th Amendment Act
D) 91st Amendment Act
Q: Who became the youngest player chess ever to win the FIDE Candidates tournament?
a) Viswanathan Anand
b) Garry Kasparov
c) Hikaru Nakamura
d) Dommaraju Gukesh
Q: Which day is celebrated as World Earth Day?
A) 21 August
B) 22 April
C) 21 December
D) 22 May
Q: What was the theme of World Earth Day 2024?
A) End Plastic Pollution
B) Ecosystem Restoration
C) Time for Nature
D) Planet vs. Plastics
Q: Which party secured a landslide win in the parliamentary elections held in Maldives on April 21, 2024?
a) Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)
b) People’s National Congress (PNC)
c) Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)
d) Maldives Reform Movement (MRM)
Q: Who secured a quota for the Paris Olympics 2024 in wrestling?
a) Vinesh Phogat
b) Anshu Malik
c) Reetika Hooda
d) All of the above
Q: In which weight category in wrestling did Vinesh Phogat compete to secure quota for the Paris Olympics?
a) 50 kg
b) 57 kg
c) 76 kg
d) 60 kg
Q: Who secured India’s first Paris Olympics quota in rowing?
a) Balraj Panwar
b) ViSuraj Phogat
c) Rajesh Malik
d) Dinesh Hooda
Q: Which award was conferred posthumously to Bindeshwar Pathak?
a) Padma Bhushan
b) Padma Shri
c) Padma Vibhushan
d) None of the above
Q: Which category of the Padma Awards is considered one of the highest civilian Awards of the country?
a) Padma Shri
b) Padma Bhushan
c) Padma Vibhushan
d) None of the above
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 14 April to 20 April 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 14 April to 20 April 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 14 April to 20 April 2024
Q: What is the primary focus of the General Elections 2024 in India?
a) Electing the President
b) Voting for the Lok Sabha members
c) Selecting state governors
d) Choosing municipal representatives
Q: What was highlighted as a major achievement in the successful test of Cruise Missile on April 18, 2024 at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha ?
a) Advanced avionics technology
b) Indigenous propulsion system
c) Collaboration with international partners
d) Use of nuclear propulsion
Q: Who is the chairman of DRDO?
a) Rajnath Singh
b) Samir V Kamat
c) Narendra Modi
d) Bipin Rawat
Q: Which two states had polls for their State Legislative Assemblies during the first phase of elections?
a) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
b) Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh
c) Gujarat and Maharashtra
d) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Q: Who has been appointed as the next Chief of the Indian Navy in April 2024 ?
a) Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
b) Admiral R Hari Kumar
c) Vice Admiral Vinod Kumar Singh
d) Rear Admiral Anil Chawla
Q: What is Exoskeleton Technology?
a) A form of virtual reality gaming equipment
b) Wearable structures that enhance human strength
c) A software used for cybersecurity purposes
d) A method of renewable energy production
Q: Which government proposed a landmark smoking ban in April 2024 to prevent young people from starting to smoke?
a) Australian government
b) Canadian government
c) British government
d) New Zealand government
Q: Who among the following won a Silver medal at the 13th European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) 2024?
a) Gunjan Agarwal and Saee Patil
b) Larissa and Sanjana Philo Chacko
c) Gunjan Agarwal and Sanjana Philo Chacko
d) Saee Patil and Sanjana Philo Chacko
Q: Who secured the first position in the Civil Services Examination, 2023?
a) Animesh Pradhan
b) Aditya Srivastava
c) Donuru Ananya Reddy
d) P K Sidharth Ramkumar
Q: What is India’s revised GDP growth projection for the financial year 2024-25, according to the IMF forecast April 20204?
a) 6.5 percent
b) 6.8 percent
c) 7.0 percent
d) 6.2 percent
Q: What were the main topics discussed during the 16th Meeting of India-France Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in New Delhi on 15 April 2024?
a) Economic cooperation
b) Climate change
c) Counter terrorism challenges
d) Space exploration
Q: In which city were the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 held?
a) New Delhi, India
b) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
c) Beijing, China
d) Tokyo, Japan
Q: What term describes the phenomenon where a country’s population declines significantly, leading to fewer births than deaths?
A. Population surge
B. Demographic boom
C. Population collapse
D. Demographic implosion
Q: Which country is facing a severe population decline, potentially becoming the first country to experience a “population collapse”?
a) Italy
b) Greece
c) Japan
d) South Korea
Q.: What was the date of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
A) April 13, 1919
B) May 15, 1920
C) March 10, 1918
D) June 5, 1921
Q.: Where did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre take place?
A) Delhi
B) Lahore
C) Amritsar
D) Kolkata
Q.: Who was the British officer responsible for ordering the firing on the unarmed crowd at Jallianwala Bagh?
A) General Montgomery
B) General Dyer
C) Colonel Smith
D) Major Brown
Q: What was the birth date of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
A) April 14, 1891
B) May 15, 1920
C) March 10, 1918
D) June 5, 1921
Q: What significant role did Dr. B. R. Ambedkar play in Indian history?
A) Architect of the Indian Constitution
B) Prime Minister of India
C) Leader of the Quit India Movement
D) Founder of the Indian National Congress
Q: Who is commemorated on World Quantum Day?
a) Albert Einstein
b) Max Planck
c) Niels Bohr
d) Werner Heisenberg
Q: What role does Max Planck play in the development of quantum theory?
a) He discovered the electron
b) He formulated the theory of general relativity
c) He introduced the concept of quantized energy
d) He invented the first quantum computer
Q: Where were the trials of the indigenous Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System conducted?
a) Chandipur Integrated Test Range (ITR)
b) ISRO, Bengaluru
c) Pokhran Field Firing Range (PFFR), Rajasthan
d) DRDO Hyderabad
Q: What triggered Iran’s recent attack on Israel?
A. Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate in Damascus
B. Iran’s secret pursuit of nuclear weapons
C. Iran’s support for Hezbollah
D. Israel’s interference in Syria’s civil war
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 07 April to 13 April 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 07 April to 13 April 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 07 April to 13 April 2024
Q: When does Eid-ul-Fitr occur?
A) At the beginning of Ramadan
B) In the third week of Ramadan
C) At the end of Ramadan
D) Last Friday of Ramadan
Q: What position did JNU secure globally in the field of development studies according to the QS World University Rankings?
a) 10th
b) 20th
c) 30th
d) 40th
Q: In which subjects did JNU emerge as the top-ranked university in India?
a) Physics, Chemistry, Biology
b) Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science
c) Geography, History, Modern Languages
d) Engineering, Medicine, Law
Q: What does VVPAT stand for in the context of EVMs?
A) Verified Voter Paper Authentication Technology
B) Voter-Verified Polling Accuracy Tracker
C) Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail
D) Verified Voting Process and Accountability Tool
Q: Which organization developed and tested EVMs in India during the 1990s?
A) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL)
B) Electronics Corporation of India(ECIL) and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL)
C) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Electronics Corporation of India(ECIL)
D) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Q: The fifth edition of which Joint Military Exercise held between India and Uzbekistan from 15 April to 28 April 2024 in Termez District, Uzbekistan?
a) Dustlik Joint Military Exercise
b) Surya Kiran Joint Military Exercise
c) Varuna Joint Military Exercise
d) Malabar Joint Military Exercise
Q: When is World Homoeopathy Day observed annually?
a) April 1st
b) April 10th
c) May 5th
d) June 15th
Q: Who is honored on World Homoeopathy Day?
a) Dr. Albert Einstein
b) Dr. Samuel Hahnemann
c) Dr. Louis Pasteur
d) Dr. Sigmund Freud
Q: Who was honored with the 2024 John L ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr. award for space exploration?
a) NASA
b) ISRO Chandrayaan-3 mission team
c) University of Arizona OSIRIS-REx team
d) Russian Space Agency
Q: Who became Ireland’s youngest prime minister on April 9, 2024?
a) Leo Varadkar
b) Simon Harris
c) Micheal Martin
d) Michael McGrath
Q: Where is the world’s largest power plant being developed by Adani Green Energy Limited?
a) Khavda, Gujarat
b) Jaipur, Rajasthan
c) Mumbai, Maharashtra
d) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Q: Which event marks the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2081?
a) Ugadi
b) Gudi Padwa
c) Chaitra Sukladi
d) Cheti Chand
Q: In which states is Ugadi celebrated as the New Year’s Day?
a) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka
b) Maharashtra
c) Punjab
d) Manipur
Q: What is raised outside homes during Gudi Padwa celebrations?
a) A decorated pole
b) A rangoli design
c) A traditional flag
d) A garland of mango leaves
Q: Which community celebrates Cheti Chand as their New Year?
a) Bengali
b) Sindhi
c) Punjabi
d) Gujarati
Q: Who became the first-ever Indian to win a main draw match at the Monte Carlo Masters?
a) Vijay Amritraj
b) Ramesh Krishnan
c) Sumit Nagal
d) Leander Paes
Q: What is the theme for World Health Day 2024?
A) “Healthy Living, Happy Life”
B) “My Health, My Right”
C) “Global Wellness Awareness”
D) “Healthcare for All”
Q: When is World Health Day celebrated annually?
A) March 8th
B) April 7th
C) May 1st
D) June 15th
Q: When can taxpayers file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year 2024-25 according to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
a) From January 1, 2024
b) From April 1, 2024
c) From July 1, 2024
d) From October 1, 2024
Q: What was the main objective of the Parivartan Chintan Tri-Service Conference held on April 8, 2024?
a) Review ongoing military operations
b) Generate new ideas and reforms for Jointness and Integration efforts
c) Discuss budget allocations for the armed forces
d) Address internal conflicts within the military
Q: Who is the Chief of Defence Staff of India?
a) General Bipin Rawat
b) Admiral Karambir Singh
c) Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
d) General Anil Chauhan
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 01 April to 06 April 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 01 April to 06 April 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 01 April to 06 April 2024
Q: Who is set to create history as the first woman from India to serve as a jury member at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris?
a) P T Usha
b) Bilquis Mir
c) Marroy Kom
d) Saniya Mirza
Q: What decision did the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) make regarding the repo rate on April 5, 2024?
a) Increased it
b) Decreased it
c) Maintained it
d) Abolished it
Q: What is the repo rate?
a) The rate at which banks lend funds to the RBI
b) The rate at which RBI borrows funds from banks
c) The rate at which banks borrow funds from the RBI
d) The rate at which RBI lends funds to the government
Q: What new functionality will the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) enable through Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) using Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
a) Money withdrawal
b) Money transfer
c) Cash deposits
d) Currency exchange
Q: Where was the test flight of Agni-Prime conducted by SFC and DRDO in April 2024?
a) Pokharan, Rajsthan
b) ISRO SHAR Center
c) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
d) Chandipur Test Range
Q: In which Tamil month is the Ponkaliamman festival typically celebrated?
a) Masi (February-March)
b) Panguni (March-April)
c) Vaikasi (May-June)
d) Aadi (July-August)
Q: When is the International Day of Conscience celebrated?
A) April 1st
B) April 5th
C) May 10th
D) June 15th
Q: What is the name of the proposed standard time for the moon and other celestial bodies?
a) Lunar Standard Time (LST)
b) Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)
c) Celestial Time Standard (CTS)
d) Universal Lunar Clock (ULC)
Q: What is the average time difference between an Earth-based clock and a person on the moon (per Earth day)?
(a) It is always the same.
(b) There is no difference.
(c) An Earth-based clock would be 58.7 microseconds faster.
(d) An Earth-based clock would lose 58.7 microseconds.
Q: What does UPI stand for?
A) Unified Payment Interface
B) Unified Payments Integration
C) United Payment Interface
D) Ultrafast Payment Integration
Q: Which type of transactions drove the growth of UPI payments in Second half of 2023?
A) Person-to-person transactions
B) Person-to-merchant transactions
C) International transactions
D) Bank-to-bank transactions
Q: What is the name of India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer?
A) NexCAR19
B) ImmunoACT
C) Tata Memorial Hospital
D) IIT Bombay
Q: What does CAR-T therapy stand for?
A) Cellular Antigen Receptor Treatment
B) Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy
C) Cancer Antigen Response Technique
D) Cellular Antibody Recognition Therapy
Q: Who has been elected president for a third term in Egypt?
a) Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
b) Hosni Mubarak
c) Anwar Sadat
d) Mohammed Morsi
Q: What is the Chinese name for Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Zangnan
b) Xizang
c) Beijing
d) Shanghai
Q: What is the name of the Indian Air Force’s largest exercise conducted at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer district?
a) Operation Skybolt
b) Exercise Thunderbolt
c) Exercise Gagan Shakti
d) Operation Desert Storm
Q: What type of aircraft did Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) deliver to the Guyana Defence Force in April 2024?
a) Boeing C-17 Globemaster
b) Dornier 228
c) Airbus A320
d) Lockheed Martin F-16
Q: What is the name of the weightlifter who qualified for the Paris Olympics after competing at the IWF World Cup in Phuket, Thailand?
A) P. V. Sindhu
B) Mirabai Chanu
C) Saina Nehwal
D) Mary Kom
Q: What is the name of disputed Island situated in the Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka?
A) Andaman Islands
B) Katchatheevu Island
C) Lakshadweep
D) Maldives
Q: What record did Rohan Bopanna set with his victory at the 2024 Miami Open?
a) Youngest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 title
b) Oldest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 title
c) Most consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles
d) Most losses in ATP Masters 1000 finals
Q: When did the Reserve Bank of India commence its operations?
a) April 1, 1935
b) April 1, 1947
c) January 26, 1950
d) August 15, 1947
Q: From which institution did the Reserve Bank of India take over the management of government accounts and public debt?
a) Imperial Bank of India
b) Bank of England
c) State Bank of India
d) Punjab National Bank
Q: Which commission’s recommendations led to the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India?
a) Simon Commission
b) Butler Commission
c) Hilton Young Commission
d) Hunter Commission
Q: Where is the headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) located?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai
Q: Who won the Senegal’s presidential election recently?
a) Macky Sall
b) Amadou Ba
c) Ousmane Sonko
d) Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 24 March to 30 March 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 24 March to 30 March 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 24 March to 30 March 2024
Q: Which former Prime Ministers were awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously on March 30, 2024?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi
b) Rajiv Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c) Chaudhary Charan Singh and P V Narasimha Rao
d) Morarji Desai and V P Singh
Q: Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who recently passed away, was a prominent figure in which state’s politics?
a) Bihar
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Madhya Pradesh
Q: Where did the Indian Navy conduct the operation to rescue the Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates in March 2024?
a) Bay of Bengal
b) Indian Ocean
c) Arabian Sea
d) South China Sea
Q: What was the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ response to recent remarks from the U.S. Department of State regarding the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal and the freezing of Congress party bank accounts?
a) Expressed support for the U.S. stance
b) Objected to the remarks and emphasized respect for sovereignty
c) They remained neutral on the matter
d) Demanded immediate action from the U.S. government
Q: What is the significance of the Tejas Mk1A’s recent maiden flight?
A) It marked the first flight of an indigenous fighter aircraft.
B) It achieved a world record for altitude.
C) It demonstrated the feasibility of supersonic travel.
D) It showcased a new stealth technology.
Q: What is the significance of Good Friday in the Christian calendar?
A) Celebration of Jesus’ birth
B) Commemoration of Jesus’ crucifixion
C) Observance of the Last Supper
D) Recognition of the resurrection
Q: Who was sworn-in as the judicial member of Lokpal on March 27, 2024?
a) Justice A. M. Khanwilkar
b) Pankaj Kumar
c) Ajay Tirkey
d) Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi
Q: Who is the Chairperson of Lokpal of India?
a) Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi
b) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
c) Justice A. M. Khanwilkar
d) Pankaj Kumar
Q: Who has been appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?
a) Sadanand Vasant Date
b) Rajeev Kumar Sharma
c) Piyush Anand
d) Nina Singh
Q: Who has been appointed as the Director General of Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D)?
a) Sadanand Vasant Date
b) Rajeev Kumar Sharma
c) Piyush Anand
d) Nina Singh
Q: Who has been appointed as the Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?
a) Sadanand Vasant Date
b) Rajeev Kumar Sharma
c) Piyush Anand
d) Nina Singh
Q: What is the name of the app of Election Commission of India used for reporting violations of the model code of conduct?
a) cTRACK
b) cVIGIL
c) cREPORT
d) cELECT
Q: Who reclaimed the title of the world’s richest person according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024?
a) Bernard Arnault
b) Jeff Bezos
c) Elon Musk
d) Mukesh Ambani
Q: Who retained the title of Asia’s richest person according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024?
a) Elon Musk
b) Jeff Bezos
c) Mukesh Ambani
d) Gautam Adani
Q: Which city surpassed Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital for the first time, according to the information provided?
a) Shanghai
b) Mumbai
c) Tokyo
d) Seou
Q: What caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland in March 2024 ?
a) Earthquake
b) Cargo ship collision
c) Structural failure
d) High winds
Q: Who won the women’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 table tennis tournament?
a) Sarah De Nutte
b) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
c) Sreeja Akula
d) Diya Chitale
Q: Which company has initiated clinical trials for the Tuberculosis vaccine MTBVAC on adults in India?
a) Biofabri
b) Bharat Biotech International Ltd
c) Spanish bio-pharmaceutical company
d) Global Vaccinology Collaboration
Q: Where did the Guinness World Record In Kabaddi With Participation Of 128 Players event take place?
a) Mumbai, Maharashtra
b) Bengaluru, Karnataka
c) Panchkula, Haryana
d) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Q: UN Security Council passed the resolution on March 25, 2024, for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Which countries are involved in the conflict?
A) Israel and Egypt
B) Israel and Jordan
C) Israel and Palestine
D) Israel and Lebanon
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 17 March to 23 March 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 17 March to 23 March 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 17 March to 23 March 2024
Q: What is the highest civilian award of Bhutan conferred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently?
a) Order of Bhutan
b) Order of the Dragon
c) Order of the Druk Gyalpo
d) Order of the Himalayas
Q: What is the traditional starting date for the IPL season ?
a) Last Friday of April
b) Last Friday of March
c) First Friday of April
d) Second Friday of March
Q: Which date is solemnly observed as the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev?
a) March 22
b) March 23
c) April 23
d) April 22
Q: What is significant about Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate?
a) First time a politician arrested in India
b) First time a sitting Chief Minister arrested in India
c) First person arrested for a liquor scam
d) Arrest by the Enforcement Directorate after obtaining court order
Q: What is the name of the first Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) successfully tested by ISRO?
A) RLV Viman
B) RLV-TD
C) RLV-Mk3
D) RLV ‘Pushpak’
Q: Where is the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) located, where the RLV test was conducted?
A) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
B) Bengaluru, Karnataka
C) Hyderabad, Telangana
D) Challakere, Karnataka
Q: Which bank was authorized to sell and redeem electoral bonds?
a) HDFC Bank
b) ICICI Bank
c) State Bank of India (SBI)
d) Axis Bank
Q: Who won the Men’s Singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut tournament in Lebanon on March 21, 2024?
a) Manav Vikas Thakkar
b) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
c) Chuang Chih-yuan
d) Manush Utpal Shah
Q: Why has the Union Public Service Commission decided to postpone the Civil Service Preliminary Examination 2024?
a) Due to administrative issues
b) Due to the pandemic
c) Due to the General Elections
d) Due to lack of applicants
Q: Who has been appointed as the new Home Secretary of Uttar Pradesh ?
a) Deepak Kumar
b) Sanjay Prasad
c) Randeep Rinwa
d) Alok Kumar
Q: Who has been given an additional charge of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries?
a) Dr S Jaishankar
b) Pashupati Kumar Paras
c) Kiren Rijiju
d) Amit Saha
Q: What incident prompted the reevaluation of Parliament’s security and deployment of CISF?
a) Theft of documents
b) Breach of security protocols during Winter Session
c) Vandalism of property
d) Shift to new building
Q: Who will lead the Indian Men’s Team for the Australia Tour starting on April 6?
a) Harmanpreet Singh
b) Hardik Singh
c) Manpreet Singh
d) Rupinder Pal Singh
Q: Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Russia?
A) Sanjay Kumar
B) Pavan Kapoor
C) Renee Singh
D) Vinay Kumar
Q: What is the primary purpose of the Startup Mahakumbh held from 18 to 20 March 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi?
a) To provide a platform for startups to sell their products
b) To facilitate networking between investors and entrepreneurs
c) To organize workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs
d) To conduct research on startup ecosystems
Question: Who has been elected as the President in the recent Russian presidential elections?
A) Vladimir Putin
B) Alexei Navalny
C) Dmitry Medvedev
D) Mikhail Gorbachev
Q: What prestigious award was Prabha Varma honored ?
A) Jnanpith Award
B) Saraswati Samman
C) Sahitya Akademi Award
D) Padma Bhushan
Q: Which novel by Prabha Varma received the Saraswati Samman?
A) “Roudra Sathwikam”
B) “Malayalam Musings”
C) “Verse Chronicles”
D) “Eternal Echoes”
Q: Which city has been ranked as the world’s most polluted capital city for four consecutive years since 2018?
a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Beijing
d) Tokyo
Q: Which Indian city has emerged as the world’s most polluted metropolitan area?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) Chennai
d) Begusarai
Q: Who is the present Chief Election Commissioner of India ?
a) Rajiv Kumar
b) Sunil Arora
c) Om Prakash Rawat
d) Nasim Zaidi
Q: Who recently took charge as the new Chairman of Prasar Bharati?
a) A Surya Prakash
b) Navneet Kumar Sehgal
c) Jagdeep Dhankhar
d) Piyush Goyal
Q: Who has been announced as the National PwD Icon by the Election Commission?
a) Sheetal Devi
b) Avani Lekhara
c) Gyanesh Kumar
d) Pramod Bhagat
Q: What are electoral bonds?
A. Bonds issued by political parties to raise funds
B. Financial instruments for anonymous political donations
C. Bonds used for government infrastructure projects
D. Bonds that allow citizens to vote in elections
Q: What recent development led to the Supreme Court declaring the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional?
A. Release of detailed data by the Election Commission
B. A Constitution Bench ruling on February 15, 2024
C. Introduction of a new electoral bond denomination
D. State Bank of India’s involvement in the scheme
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 10 March to 16 March 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 10 March to 16 March 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 10 March to 16 March 2024
Q: What directive did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issue to Paytm Payments Bank on January 31?
a) To enhance their customer service offerings
b) To halt accepting deposits or top-ups in various instruments
c) To expand their branch network
d) To increase their interest rates on savings accounts
Q: Why did the RBI order the shutdown of Paytm Payments Bank?
a) Due to concerns about their stock trading operations
b) Due to concerns over non-compliance issues and supervisory concerns
c) Due to their outstanding customer service
d) Due to their high-interest rates on loans
Q: Which team won the Ranji Trophy of the 2023-24 season?
a) Vidarbha
b) Mumbai
c) Saurashtra
d) Gujarat
Q: What type of data does the Criminal Case Management System (CCMS) aim to organize, integrate, and digitize?
a) Weather data
b) Traffic data
c) Data generated during investigations, such as case documents and evidence
d) Sports statistics
Q: What is the purpose of the ‘Sankalan’ mobile app launched by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)?
a) To report criminal activities anonymously
b) To provide information about criminal records
c) To navigate through new criminal laws
d) To track missing persons
Q: Who among the following have been recently appointed as an Election Commissioner in India?
A) Umesh Sinha and Gyanesh Kumar
B) Sukhbir Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar
C) Sunil Arora and Sukhbir Sandhu
D) Sushil Chandra and Rajiv Kumar
Q: What is the concept of “One Nation One Election”?
a) A campaign to promote unity among political parties
b) A proposal for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies
c) A national holiday for voting across all states
d) A constitutional amendment to limit the number of political parties allowed to contest elections
Q: Which state recently became the first in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) ?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Punjab
d) Maharashtra
Q: When is World Kidney Day celebrated every year?
(A) The first Monday of March
(B) The second Thursday of March
(C) The last Friday of March
(D) A random day in March
Q: Which of the following is the Prime Minister of Bhutan?
a) Dasho Tshering Tobgay
b) Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
c) Asif Ali Jardari
d) Sheikh Hasina
Q: What is the purpose of the 25 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) procured for the Indian Army?
a) Maritime surveillance
b) Troop transportation
c) Cargo transportation
d) Passenger transportation
Q: Who became the Chief Minister of Haryana in March 2024?
A) Manohar Lal Khattar
B) Nayab Singh Saini
C) Dushyant Chautala
D) Biplab Dev
Q: What is Fly91?
A) A new regional airline
B) A popular tourist destination
C) A type of bird
D) A fictional superhero
Q: What is Exercise Bharat Shakti held in Pokhran on 12 March 2024?
A) A yoga and meditation event held annually in India.
B) A military exercise showcasing indigenous defense capabilities.
C) A cultural festival celebrating India’s rich heritage.
D) A scientific expedition to Antarctica.
Q: Which female cheetah recently (in March 2024) gave birth to five cubs in Kuno National Park?
a) Gauri
b) Gamini
c) Chitra
d) Laila
Q: What technology does the Agni-5 missile possess?
A) Hypersonic propulsion
B) Stealth capabilities
C) Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology
D) Laser guidance system
Q: Who developed the Agni-5 missile?
A) NASA
B) European Space Agency (ESA)
C) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
D) SpaceX
Q: What is the range of the Agni-5 missile?
A) 1,000 km
B) 3,500 km
C) 5,000 km
D) 10,000 km
Q: What was the purpose of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA)?
A) To provide citizenship to all migrants from neighboring countries
B) To grant Indian nationality to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan
C) To promote religious diversity in India
D) To restrict immigration from specific countries
Q: When is CISF Raising Day celebrated annually?
a) March 12th
b) March 10th
c) March 15th
d) March 20th
Q: Who won the Best Actor Oscar award at the 96th Academy Awards?
A) Cillian Murphy
B) Robert Downey Jr.
C) Christopher Nolan
D) Emma Stone
Q: Which film received the Best Oscar Picture award?
A) “Oppenheimer”
B) “American Fiction”
C) “How Do You Live?”
D) “Barbie”
Q: Who won the French Open Men’s doubles Badminton title in 2024?
a) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
b) Yang Po-han and Lee Jhe-huei
c) Kento Momota and Hiroyuki Endo
d) Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo and Marcus Fernaldi Gideon
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 03 March to 09 March 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 03 March to 09 March 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 03 March to 09 March 2024
Q: Why did India receive the measles and rubella champion award?
a) For its outstanding leadership in promoting public awareness campaigns.
b) For its remarkable progress in reducing measles and rubella cases.
c) For its significant contributions to healthcare research.
d) For its successful implementation of universal healthcare coverage.
Q: Who reached the semi-finals in the French Open Badminton Men’s Singles category ?
a) Lakshya Sen
b) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
c) Chirag Shetty
d) Kunlavut Vitidsarn
Q: What is INS Jatayu?
a) A new aircraft carrier commissioned by the Indian Navy
b) A naval base commissioned at Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep
c) A submarine deployed in the Indian Ocean
d) A missile destroyer inducted into the Indian Navy
Q: What is the date of International Women’s Day?
A) March 8
B) April 15
C) May 1
D) June 21
Q: What is the name of the world’s largest literary festival organized by Sahitya Akademi in March 2024 in New Delhi?
a) Sahitya Mahotsav
b) Kavyotsav
c) Sahityotsav
d) Kathautsav
Q: Which “National Creators Award” category honors creators making a significant contribution to environmental sustainability?
a) Best Storyteller Award
b) Disruptor of the Year
c) Green Champion Award
d) Tech Creator Award
Q: Who won the first prize in the National Youth Parliament Festival 2024?
a) Vaishna Pitchai
b) Kanishka Sharma
c) Yatin Bhaskar Duggal
d) Om Birla
Q: What fields were the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards given in?
a) Music only
b) Dance only
c) Multiple fields including music, dance, drama, and folk arts
d) Literature
Q: Who remains as the leading Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential nomination after Nikki Haley’s exit?
a) Joe Biden
b) Nikki Haley
c) Donald Trump
d) Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Q: Which station is the deepest in the underwater metro system?
A) Salt Lake Sector V
B) Howrah Maidan
C) Esplanade
D) Howrah Metro Station
Q: Which river does the underwater metro tunnel pass beneath?
A) Yamuna
B) Ganges
C) Brahmaputra
D) Hooghly
Q: Who was recently sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan?
A) Nawaz Sharif
B) Imran Khan
C) Shehbaz Sharif
D) Asif Ali Zadari
Q: Which political party does Shehbaz Sharif belong to?
A) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
B) Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
C) Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N)
D) Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)
Q. Which organization will be responsible for implementing the new interoperable payment system?
a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
b) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
c) NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (Correct)
d) Payment Aggregators (PAs)
Q: What is the first country globally to embed abortion rights into its constitution?
a) United States
b) France
c) Canada
d) United Kingdom
Q: What is the primary objective of the ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’ initiative?
A) To promote organic farming
B) To ease farmers’ warehousing logistics
C) To provide subsidies for fertilizers
D) To enhance irrigation facilities
Q: What is the main theme of World Wildlife Day 2024?
a) Celebrating the beauty of wildlife
b) Exploring the dangers of climate change
c) Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation
d) Raising awareness about illegal wildlife trade
Q: What is the primary objective of DefConnect 2024?
a) To promote international defence cooperation
b) To showcase defence procurement procedures
c) To encourage indigenous defence innovation
d) To facilitate diplomatic engagements
Q: What is Udyan Utsav 2024, celebrated at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, from February 2nd to March 31st, 2024?
a) A music festival
b) A flowering extravaganza
c) A food carnival
d) A cultural exhibition
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 25 February to 02 March 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 25 February to 02 March 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 25 February to 02 March 2024
Q: What does NUCFDC stand for?
a) National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation
b) National Union of Cooperative Financial Development Corporations
c) National Unified Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation
d) None of the above
Q: What is the primary goal of the NUCFDC?
a) To regulate rural cooperative banks
b) To strengthen the agricultural sector
c) To modernize and strengthen the Urban Cooperative Banking Sector
d) To promote digital payments in urban areas
Q: What is the purpose of the Dharma Path project in Uttar Pradesh?
a) To connect rural villages with urban centers
b) To improve transportation infrastructure in Jaunpur
c) To connect Jaunpur with Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Mirzapur
d) To construct highways for industrial development
Q: Which Indian state recorded the highest leopard population according to the report?
a) Rajasthan
b) Kerala
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Uttar Pradesh
Q: What is the primary objective of the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
a) To provide free electricity to rural households
b) To install rooftop solar systems in one crore households
c) To provide financial assistance for agricultural activities
d) To provide subsidized fertilizers to farmers
Q: Which university clinched the overall championships in the 4th Khelo India University Games 2023?
a) Lovely Professional University
b) Guru Nanak Dev University
c) Chandigarh University
d) Jain University
Q: Who is the first Indian to receive an honorary Knighthood under King Charles III?
A) Ratan Tata
B) Sachin Tendulkar
C) Sunil Bharti Mittal
D) Naredndra Modi
Q. What is the highest honor bestowed by the Sangeet Natak Akademi?
- a) Sangeet Natak Ratha
- b) Akademi Purana
- c) Akademi Ratna (Akademi Fellow)
- d) Natya Natak Samman
Q. What is the name of India’s first human spaceflight program?
- a) Chandrayaan
- b) Aditya-1
- c) Gaganyaan
- d) LVM3
Q. What is the literal meaning of the word “Gaganyaan” in Sanskrit?
- a) Lunar Chariot
- b) Celestial Vehicle
- c) Solar Probe
- d) Orbital Station
Q. How many astronauts will be part of the first crewed Gaganyaan mission?
- a) 1
- b) 2
- c) 3
- d) 4
Q: National Science Day in India is celebrated on which date?
- a) January 26th
- b) February 28th
- c) March 12th
- d) May 11th
Q: Which scientist is credited with the discovery of the “Raman Effect”?
- a) S. N. Bose
- b) Homi J. Bhabha
- c) C. V. Raman
- d) Vikram Sarabhai
Q: What year did Sir C. V. Raman win the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the Raman Effect?
- a) 1928
- b) 1930
- c) 1935
- d) 1940
Q: Who has been appointed as the new Lokpal of India?
- a) Justice Lingappa Narayana Swamy
- b) Justice AM Khanwilkar
- c) President Droupadi Murmu
- d) Sushil Chandra
Q: What was Pankaj Udhas famous for?
a) Pop music
b) Bollywood item songs
c) Ghazals
d) Classical music
Q: When will the provisions of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 come into force?
a) July 1, 2023
b) July 1, 2024
c) January 1, 2023
d) December 31, 2023
Q: What is the name of India’s first septic tank cleaning robot?
a) Swachhata Atom
b) Homosep Atom
c) RoboCleaner 1.0
d) Sanitech Pro
Q: Bharat Tex 2024 event, inaugurated by PM Modi in Feb 2024 in New Delhi is related to which sector:
a) Technology
b) Agriculture
c) Textiles
d) Tourism
Q: According to the Education Ministry, from which academic session onwards should the age of admission to Grade 1 be 6 years?
a) 2026-27
b) 2023-24
c) 2024-25
d) 2025-26
Q: What legislation mandates the age of admission to Grade 1 to be 6 years?
a) National Education Policy Act
b) Right to Education Amendment Act
c) Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
d) Educational Reforms Act, 2010
Q: What is the name of the country’s longest signature stayed bridge, recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat?
a) Bharati Setu
b) Sudarshan Setu
c) Dwarka Bridge
d) Vishwa Setu
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 18 February to 24 February 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 18 February to 24 February 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 18 February to 24 February 2024
Q: What is the name of the first private spacecraft to land on the Moon?
a) Apollo 11
b) Odyssey
c) Odysseus
d) Artemis
Q: Which private company built the Odysseus spacecraft?
a) SpaceX
b) Intuitive Machines
c) Blue Origin
d) Boeing
Question: Who emerged as the most popular global leader with a 78% approval rating by Morning Consult 2024?
a) President of Mexico
b) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
c) President of Argentina
d) US President Joe Biden
Question: What is the total investment in the two new Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station?
a) 20,000 crore rupees
b) 22,500 crore rupees
c) 25,000 crore rupees
d) 30,000 crore rupees
Question: How many gram panchayats are expected to benefit from the Bharat Net Phase-II – Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited project?
a) Over 5,000
b) Over 6,000
c) Over 7,000
d) Over 8,000
Q: What recent change has been approved by the Centre regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in space sector?
a) Increased restrictions on FDI in space sector
b) 100% foreign investment allowed in the space sector
c) Limiting FDI to 50% in space sector
d) Complete ban on foreign investment space sector
Q: What is the 24-hour emergency helpline service number for the safety of women?
A) 112
B) 100
C) 108
D) 181
Q: What is the Raisina Dialogue?
A) A music festival in New Delhi
B) An annual conference on geopolitics and geo-economics
C) A literary award ceremony
D) A sports event promoting cultural exchange
Q: What is the theme of the 2024 edition of the Raisina Dialogue?
A) “Tech Frontiers: Regulations & Realities”
B) “Peace with the Planet: Invest & Innovate”
C) “Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create”
D) “Decolonising Multilateralism: Institutions & Inclusion”
Q: Which is the largest multinational naval exercise of the Indian Navy?
a) Operation Trident
b) Exercise Varuna
c) MILAN
d) Operation TROPEX
Q: Who is the current Prime minister of Greece?
a) Kyriakos Mitsotakis
b) Giorgos Gerapetritis
c) Nikos Dendias
d) Katerina Sakellaropoulou
Q: Where did the Khelo India University Games Ashtalakshmi commence?
a) Kolkata
b) Mumbai
c) Guwahati
d) New Delhi
Q.: Which initiative aims to ensure the safety and quality of food consumed by millions of Indians?
a) PM-CARES
b) PM-KISAN
c) PM-ABHIM
d) PM-JAY
Q.: Who was awarded the Player of the Match in the Rajkot test?
a) Shubman Gill
b) Sarfaraz
c) Ravindra Jadeja
d) Mark Wood
Q: Who won the women’s Badminton Asia Team Championships title 2024 ?
A) India
B) Thailand
C) China
D) Indonesia
Q: What is the purpose of satelliteINSAT-3DS?
A) Communication
B) Earth observation
C) Meteorological observations
D) Space exploration
Q: Which rocket was used to launch INSAT 3DS?
A) PSLV
B) GSLV Mk III
C) GSLV Mk II
D) GSLV-F14
Q: Who has been honored with the 58th Jnanpith Award?
A) Gulzar
B) Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
Q: Which song from the film “Slumdog Millionaire” contributed to Gulzar’s international acclaim?
A) “Jai Ho”
B) “Tere Bina”
C) “Dil Se Re”
D) “Chaiyya Chaiyya”
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 11 February to 17 February 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 11 February to 17 February 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 11 February to 17 February 2024
Q: Who is the company operating Paytm Payments Bank?
a) Paytm
b) One97 Communications
c) Reserve Bank of India
d) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Q: Who is the only other Indian cricketer to have taken 500 wickets in Test history before Ravichandran Ashwin?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Anil Kumble
c) Sachin Tendulkar
d) Rohit Sharma
Q: Who is the current Chief of the Indian Army?
a. Gen Bipin Rawat
b. Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag
c. Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane
d. Gen Manoj Pande
Q: What did the Supreme Court do regarding the electoral bonds scheme for political funding?
a. Upheld its constitutionality
b. Invalidated the scheme
c. Proposed amendments to the scheme
d. Requested more information from the government
Q: On what grounds did the Supreme Court declare the electoral bonds scheme as violating citizens’ rights?
a. Violation of privacy
b. Violation of the right to information
c. Unfair distribution of funds
d. Lack of transparency in political funding
Q: Who has been confirmed as the captain of the Indian cricket team for the 2024 T20 World Cup?
a. Virat Kohli
b. Rohit Sharma
c. Ajinkya Rahane
d. KL Rahul
Q: Where is the 2024 T20 World Cup scheduled to be held?
a. India and Sri Lanka
b. Australia and New Zealand
c. Caribbean and the USA
d. South Africa and Zimbabwe
Q: What is the significance of the BAPS Mandir in Abu Dhabi?
a) It is the largest Hindu temple in the Middle East.
b) It is the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East.
c) It is a modern architectural marvel.
d) It is dedicated to promoting unity in the Indian community.
Q: What makes the proposed project at Kochi airport unique globally?
a) Largest hydrogen plant in an airport
b) First Green Hydrogen plant in an airport
c) Most powerful hydrogen plant in an airport
d) First solar-powered airport
What does APAAR stand for?
A) Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry
B) Academic Bank of Credits
C) One Nation, One Student ID Card
D) Digital India Initiative
What is the purpose of APAAR?
A) To track students’ academic progress and achievements
B) To issue digital ID cards for government schools
C) To facilitate streamlined admissions
D) To promote cultural exchange
Q: What is the objective of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
A. Provide free water supply
B. Promote rooftop gardening
C. Light up one crore households with free electricity
D. Enhance public transportation
Q: Where was the recently discovered ancient stone wall located?
A. Pacific Ocean
B. Baltic Sea
C. Mediterranean Sea
D. North Sea
Q: What city is launching the world’s first air taxi service?
A) Singapore
B) Dubai
C) Tokyo
D) New York
Q: What was the reason for the detention of the Indian Navy personnel in Qatar?
A) Drug trafficking
B) Espionage
C) Terrorism
D) Illegal immigration
Q: After the announcement of Bharat Ratna to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, which political party decided to join the ruling NDA alliance?
a. Biju Janta Dal (BJD)
b. Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD)
c. Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD)
d. Indian National Lok Dal (INLD)
Q: Independent candidates who won the majority of seats in the general elections are largely affiliated with:
a. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
b. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
c. Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)
d. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
Q: Where is the New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 being held?
A) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
B) India Expo Centre, Greater Noida
C) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi
D) Thyagaraj Sports Complex, New Delhi
Q: What is the full form of EPFO?
a) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
b) Economic Protection and Financial Oversight
c) Employment Promotion and Financial Operations
d) Essential Provident Fund Obligation
Q: Who emerged victorious in the Tennis Chennai Open ATP Challenger finale held on February 11, 2024?
a) Prajnesh Gunneswaran
b) Roger Federer
c) Luca Nardi
d) Sumit Nagal
Q: Which country won the 2024 Under-19 Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup?
A) India
B) Australia
C) South Africa
D) England
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 04 February to 10 February 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 04 February to 10 February 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 04 February to 10 February 2024
Q: What is the primary objective of the Aadi Mahotsav 2024?
a) To promote urban art and culture
b) To showcase the rich diversity of India’s tribal heritage
c) To celebrate international cuisines
d) To focus on modern technological advancements
Q: Which Indian Prime Minister, also having served as Deputy Prime Minister, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Union Minister for Home Affairs and Finance?
a) P V Narasimha Rao
b) Dr. MS Swaminathan
c) Chaudhary Charan Singh
d) Narendra Modi
Q: Which Prime Minister is credited with opening up the Indian economy during his term ?
a) Chaudhary Charan Singh
b) P V Narasimha Rao
c) Dr. MS Swaminathan
d) Narendra Modi
Q: Who is referred to as the “Father of India’s Green Revolution” ?
a) Chaudhary Charan Singh
b) P V Narasimha Rao
c) Dr. MS Swaminathan
d) Norman Borlaug
Q: What is the primary purpose of the repo rate?
A) To regulate the money supply in the market and combat price inflation.
B) To determine the operating bank rates.
C) To enhance the availability of funds for banks.
D) To stimulate consumer demand.
Q: What does FMR stand for in context of India and Myanmar?
a. Foreign Ministry Resolution
b. Free Movement Regime
c. Federal Movement Restriction
d. Frontier Management Regulation
Q: Who won the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship in 2024?
a. Bangladesh
b. Nepal
c. Bhutan
d. India
Q: Who introduced the Finance Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Home Minister Amit Saha
c) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
d) Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary
Q: What technology is the government planning to implement for toll collection on national highways?
a) RFID technology
b) Satellite-based GPS
c) Facial recognition
d) QR code scanning
Q: How will toll charges be deducted under the new system for toll collection on national highways?
a) Cash payments at toll booths
b) Mobile wallet transactions
c) Direct deduction from bank accounts
d) Toll tickets issued manually
Q: Who is the current Prime Minister of Guyana visiting India in February 2024?
(a) Justin Trudeau
(b) Droupadi Murmu
(c) Mark Phillips
(d) Boris Johnson
Q: What is the name of the brand launched by government to provide subsidized rice directly to consumers in February 2024?
a) Bharat Grains
b) Bharat Rice
c) Bharat Essentials
d) Bharat Food
Q: The main objective of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill is to:
a) Increase the difficulty level of exams
b) Reduce the number of public examinations
c) Ensure fair and just public examinations
d) Introduce online exams for all subjects
Q: What is the length of the Indo-Myanmar border that the Indian government plans to fence?
A) 1,643 kilometers
B) 2,000 kilometers
C) 1,000 kilometers
D) 3,500 kilometers
Q: What was the purpose of the free movement regime (FMR) along the Indo-Myanmar border?
A) To promote tourism
B) To facilitate trade
C) To allow people to venture 16 kilometers into each other’s territory without documents
D) To strengthen border security
Q: Why is the Indian government fencing the Indo-Myanmar border?
A) To prevent wildlife trafficking
B) To curb insurgencies and smuggling
C) To promote cultural exchange
D) To facilitate cross-border trade
Q: Who leads the alliance government that won the trust vote in the Jharkhand State Assembly?
A. Hemant Soren
B. Champai Soren
C. Ramdas Soren
D. Indrajit Mahatha
Q: Which prominent Indian musicians, who are part of the fusion band Shakti, won the Grammy Award in the Best Global Music Album category for their latest album “This Moment”?
A) A.R. Rahman and Lata Mangeshkar
B) Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain
C) Hariharan and Kavita Krishnamurthy
D) Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal
Q: Which musical instrument does Rakesh Chaurasia, a veteran Indian classical musician, play?
A) Sitar
B) Tabla
C) Bansuri (Indian bamboo flute)
D) Harmonium
Q: With which award will LK Advani be conferred in February 2024?
a. Padma Bhushan
b. Bharat Ratna
c. Padma Vibhushan
d. Param Vir Chakra
Q: What is the name of the woman robot astronaut that will fly into space ahead of ISRO’s “Gaganyaan” mission?
a. Vyomnaut
b. Gaganyaatri
c. Vyommitra
d. Astronautila
Q: What specific functions will Vyommitra perform to ensure a smooth journey for future astronauts?
a. Operating panels and responding to simple questions
b. Testing life support and communication systems
c. Piloting the spacecraft
d. Conducting scientific experiments
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 28 January to 03 February 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 28 January to 03 February 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 28 January to 03 February 2024
Q: Where is the Surajkund Crafts Mela held?
a) Surajkund, Gurgaon
b) Surajkund, Noida
c) Surajkund, Faridabad
d) Surajkund, Ghaziabad
Q: Who built the historic reservoir in Surajkund in the 10th century?
a) Akbar
b) King Suraj Pal
c) Tomar dynasty
d) Draupadi Murmu
Q: Which payment bank faced restrictions from RBI for “Breach of regulatory norms and non-compliance”?
a. Airtel Payments Bank
b. Fino Payments Bank
c. Paytm Payments Bank
d. Jio Payments Bank
Q: What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2024?
A) Wetlands and Climate Change
B) Wetlands and Sustainable Use
C) Wetlands and Human Wellbeing
D) Wetlands and Economic Development
Q: How many Ramsar sites does India have after adding 5 new ones in 2024?
A) 75
B) 80
C) 85
D) 90
Q: What is the fiscal deficit target set in the interim budget for FY 2024-25?
a. 3.5% of GDP
b. 4.5% of GDP
c. 5.1% of GDP
d. 6.0% of GDP
Q: What is the status of income tax slabs or rates in the interim budget 2024-2025?
a. Increased rates
b. Decreased rates
c. No changes
d. Abolished
Q. What was the reason behind Hemant Soren’s resignation as Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
a) He lost a vote of confidence in the assembly.
b) He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a corruption case.
c) He resigned due to health reasons.
d) He was asked to step down by his party.
Q. Who will be the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
a) Hemant Soren
b) Champai Soren
c) CP Radhakrishnan
d) None of the above
Q.: What is the term used for the budget presented during the Budget Session before the general elections?
a) Full budget
b) Interim budget
c) Supplementary budget
d) Vote-on-account budget
Q: Which state hosted the 2024 Khelo India Youth Games?
a) Maharashtra
b) Haryana
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka
Q: Which two countries participated in the joint military exercise SADA TANSEEQ in January 2024 in Rajasthan?
a) India and China
b) India and Pakistan
c) India and Saudi Arabia
d) India and Nepal
Q.: Which contingent won the award for the Best Marching Contingent among CAPF/other auxiliary forces?
a) Sikh Regiment Contingent
b) Delhi Police Women Marching Contingent
c) Gujarat Border Security Force Contingent
d) Tamil Nadu Naval Contingent
Q: What is the estimated total number of snow leopards in India according to first-ever Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) ?
a) 500
b) 718
c) 1000
d) 2000
Q: Which state has the highest number of snow leopards in India as per the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI)?
a) Uttarakhand
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Ladakh
d) Sikkim
Q: ‘Beating the Retreat’ is held every year at which location?
A. Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
B. Red Fort, Delhi
C. India Gate, New Delhi
D. Vijay Chowk, New Delhi
Q: Who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces mentioned in the passage?
A. Chief of Defence Staff
B. President of India
C. Prime Minister
D. Vice President
Q: What is the significance of Rohan Bopanna’s achievement?
a) He is the first Indian player to win a Grand Slam title.
b) He is the oldest player to win the Australian Open.
c) He is the oldest player to reach the World No. 1 ranking in Men’s Doubles.
d) He is the first athlete from Odisha to achieve a World No. 1 ranking.
Q: Who are the Grand Slam winners in Tanis from India?
A. Rohan Bopanna, Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi,
B. Leander Paes and Roger Federer
C. Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes
D. Sania Mirza, Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi,
E. Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza, and Rohan Bopanna
Q: Which pair won the Australian Open Men’s Doubles tennis championship in 2024?
a. Rohan Bopanna and Simone Bolelli
b. Matt Ebden and Andrea Vavassori
c. Rohan Bopanna and Matt Ebden
d. Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori
Q: Who emerged victorious in the men’s singles final of the Australian Open tennis championship2024?
a. Daniil Medvedev
b. Novak Djokovic
c. Jannik Sinner
d. Rafael Nadal
Q: Who recently took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the ninth time?
a. Jitan Ram Manjhi
b. Nitish Kumar
c. Vijay Kumar Choudhary
d. Rajendra Vishwanat Arlekar
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 21 January to 27 January 2024
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 21 January to 27 January 2024 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 21 January to 27 January 2024
Q: What is the name of the Indian cricketer who won the ICC ODI Player of the Year award in 2023?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Virat Kohli
C. Shikhar Dhawan
D. Hardik Pandya
Q: Who was the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade in 2024?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Droupadi Murmu
C) Emmanuel Macron
D) Virat Kohli
Q: What were the twin themes of the Republic Day parade in 2024?
A) Unity in Diversity and Military Strength
B) Viksit Bharat and Bharat – Loktantra ki Matruka
C) Cultural Heritage and Economic Progress
D) Nari Shakti and Global Diplomacy
Q: Which countries participated in Exercise Desert Knight alongside the Indian Air Force in January 2024?
a. France and USA
b. France and UAE
c. USA and UAE
d. France and China
Q: When is National Girl Child Day celebrated annually?
a. 1st January
b. 15th August
c. 24th January
d. 10th February
Q: Halwa ceremony is associated with which of the following events?
a. Independence Day celebrations
b. Budget preparation process
c. National Women’s Day
d. Republic Day Celebration
Q. What is the significance of Parakram Diwas?
(a) It is the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
(b) It is the birthday of Maharana Pratap
(c) It is the birthday of Bhagat Singh
(d) It is the death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Q. What was the slogan of the Indian National Army?
(a) Jai Hind
(b) Inquilab Zindabad
(c) Vande Mataram
(d) Swaraj now
Q: Karpoori Thakur belonged to which state in India?
(a) Punjab
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Bihar
Q: What was a major initiative implemented by Karpoori Thakur during his Chief Ministership?
(a) Nationalization of banks
(b) Green Revolution
(c) Abolition of the zamindari system
(d) Introduction of Panchayati Raj
Q: Who led the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ramlalla in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024?
a. UP Governor Anandiben Patel
b. CM Yogi Adityanath
c. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
d. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Q: Who is the President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly?
a. Dennis Francis
b. Narendra Modi
c. Antonio Guterres
d. Joe Biden
Q: Who won the gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships 2024?
a) Huang Yongzheng
b) Tiapkin Ilya
c) Man Singh
d) Ashvini Jadhav
Q: Who lost in the finals of the men’s doubles at the India Open Badminton 2024?
a. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
b. Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk
c. Shi Yu Qi and Lee Cheuk Yiu
d. Tai Tzu Ying and Chen Yu Fei
Q: Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is awarded in which of the following categories?a. Educational Excellence, Scientific Achievement, and Leadership
b. Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Social Service, and Sports
c. Academic Achievements and Technological Advancements
d. Environmental Conservation and Community Development