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
