📝 Current Affairs Quiz – January 2024 Notes PDF Download
Current Affairs Quiz – 01
January 2024
1. In January 2024, India
surpassed which country to become the world’s 4th largest stock market by market
cap?
A) Germany
B) Hong Kong
C) United Kingdom
D) France
✅ Answer: B) Hong Kong
2. Which company launched
India’s first indigenous GenAI Large Language Model, “BharatGPT”, in January
2024?
A) Yellow.ai
B) kFin Technologies
C) CoRover.ai
D) Niki.ai
✅ Answer: C) CoRover.ai
3. Parakram Diwas 2024 was
observed on:
A) 21 January
B) 23 January
C) 20 January
D) 22 January
✅ Answer: B) 23 January
4. The India–Saudi Arabia
joint military exercise “Sada Tanseeq” (inaugural edition) took place in which
state?
A) Odisha
B) Gujarat
C) Punjab
D) Karnataka
E) Rajasthan
✅ Answer: E) Rajasthan
5. Which Bharat Ratna
recipient passed away and was awarded posthumously in January 2024?
A) Karpoori Thakur
B) Bhagwat Jha Azad
C) Lalu Prasad Yadav
D) Ram Sundar Das
E) Jagannath Mishra
✅ Answer: A) Karpoori Thakur
6. Which Indian state was
set to build India's first Artificial Intelligence city in January 2024?
A) West Bengal
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Maharashtra
E) Odisha
✅ Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
7. The 69th Filmfare Awards
2024 took place in January at GIFT City, Gujarat. Which statements are correct?
A) "12th Fail" won Best Film & Director
B) "Animal" won Best Actor & Music
C) David Dhawan received Lifetime Achievement
·
Choices: A only, A & B, B & C,
A & C, All A, B & C
✅ Answer: C) B & C only
8. On 1 January 2024, ISRO
launched which satellite to study X-ray polarization?
A) XPoSat
B) Aditya-L1
C) Chandrayaan-4
D) Astrosat
✅ Answer: A) XPoSat
9. Which country doubled
BRICS membership to include Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia & Egypt in
January 2024?
A) ASEAN
B) EU
C) BRICS
D) NATO
✅ Answer: C) BRICS
10. Delhi hosted the 75th
Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2024. Who was the Chief Guest?
A) President Biden
B) Prime Minister Trudeau
C) President Macron
D) Chancellor Scholz
✅ Answer: C) President Emmanuel Macron
🧩
Quiz – 2 January 2024
1. Which country moved the
International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for alleged genocide?
A) Egypt
B) Qatar
C) Iran
D) South Africa
✅ Answer: South Africa – It approached the ICJ on grounds of
breaching the Genocide Convention.
2. Daily proceedings at the
ICJ are:
A) Public only
B) Private only
C) A mix of public and private sessions
D) Always conducted in secret
✅ Answer: C – The ICJ uses both public and confidential
hearings.
3. Statements regarding the
National Transit Pass System (NTPS):
1. Launched
by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
2. Enables
transit of timber, bamboo, and forest produce
3. Permits
for all tree species, regulated or exempted
4. Online
payment before permit issuance
Which are correct?
A) 1 & 2
B) 1 & 3
C) 3 & 4
D) 2 & 4
✅ Answer: D – NTPS handles only regulated forest produce, and
permits are paid online.
4. Which of these
statements is true regarding the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund
(PIDF) scheme extension?
A) Extended until December 2025
B) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development founded in 1991
C) Litchi cultivation now happens in 19 states
D) Both B & C
✅ Answer: D – Only the European bank foundation date and fruit
cultivation details are correct; SBI’s PIDF was not extended.
5. Methane hydrate
deposits: Identify the accurate description:
1. Global
warming may trigger methane gas release
2. Found
under the Arctic tundra and seabeds
3. Methane
oxidizes to carbon dioxide over decades
Choose the correct combination:
A) 1 & 2
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 3
D) 1, 2 & 3
✅ Answer: D – All statements correctly describe methane
hydrate characteristics.
Here’s your Daily Current
Affairs Quiz – 3 January 2024 with 5 MCQs based on publicly available
sources:
🧩 Quiz – 3 January
2024
**1. When is World Braille Day observed
each year?
A) January 1
B) January 2
C) January 4
D) January 6
✅ World Braille Day is commemorated every January 4, in honour of Louis
Braille’s birthday
2. Ved Prakash Nanda, who
passed away on 1 January 2024, was known for his expertise in which field?
A) Agriculture
B) Environmental Protection
C) International Law
D) Human Rights
✅ He was a renowned professor of International Law at the University of Denver
3. “Adora Magic City,”
China’s first homegrown cruise ship, embarked on its maiden commercial voyage
in January 2024. From which port did it depart?
A) Bangkok
B) Shanghai
C) Tokyo
D) Seoul
✅ China launched this luxury 16-deck cruise ship from Shanghai
4. Muhammad Yunus, in news
recently, is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate known for pioneering what?
A) Information Technology
B) Renewable Energy
C) Microfinance Banking
D) Space Research
✅ Yunus, from Bangladesh, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for
pioneering microfinance banking
5. South Africa moved the
ICJ in January 2024 over alleged genocide by which country?
A) Egypt
B) Qatar
C) Iran
D) Israel
✅ South Africa approached the International Court of Justice accusing
Israel of violating the Genocide Convention
📝 Quiz – 4 January 2024
1. Which body issued a
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding summoning government officials in
judicial proceedings?
A) Law Commission of India
B) Supreme Court of India
C) High Court of Delhi
D) Ministry of Law & Justice
✅ Answer: B) Supreme Court of India — Introduced SOP to curb
unnecessary summon practices
2. Who authored the
recently released book “Why Bharat Matters”?
A) Amit Shah
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) S. Jaishankar
D) Rajnath Singh
✅ Answer: C) S. Jaishankar — The External Affairs Minister’s
new publication
3. A female cheetah gave
birth to three cubs recently in which Indian national park?
A) Gir
B) Ranthambore
C) Bandipur
D) Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh
✅ Answer: D) Kuno National Park — A rare cheetah birth was
reported
4. World Braille Day is
observed on which date?
A) January 3
B) January 4
C) January 4
D) January 5
✅ Answer: C) January 4 — United Nations-designated day marking
Louis Braille’s birthday
5. World Braille Day commemorates
the birth anniversary of which inventor?
A) Thomas Edison
B) Alexander Graham Bell
C) Louis Braille
D) Valentin Haüy
✅ Answer: C) Louis Braille — Creator of the Braille system for
the visually impaired.
📝 Quiz – 5 January 2024
1. Under which year’s FEMA
is the category of Forex Correspondents designed to simplify licensing for
Authorized Persons?
A) 1998
B) 1999
C) 1996
D) 1997
✅ Answer: D) 1997
2. Which colour of ATM saw
the largest increase in numbers during 2022–23?
A) Orange
B) Green
C) Brown
D) White
✅ Answer: C) Brown — On-site and off-site ATMs in brown hue
surged the most.
3. Which bank launched an
online program for savings account portability?
A) HDFC Bank
B) ICICI Bank
C) Indian Overseas Bank
D) Canara Bank
✅ Answer: C) Indian Overseas Bank — Introduced NTPS-aligned
portability for savings accounts.
4. How many methods does
Karnataka Bank offer for taxpayers to pay directly?
A) 2
B) 1
C) 3
D) 4
✅ Answer: D) 4 — The bank provides four direct tax payment
channels.
5. What percentage of Karur
Vysya Bank is ICICI Prudential MF allowed to hold after RBI approval?
A) 9.75%
B) 9.65%
C) 9.85%
D) 9.95%
✅ Answer: C) 9.85% — RBI permitted ICICI Prudential MF to hold
9.85% stake.
Current Affairs Quiz – 6 January 2024
1. Which country launched the X-ray astronomy satellite
'XPoSat' on January 1, 2024?
a) USA
b) China
c) India
d) Russia
Explanation: India
successfully launched the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) to
study cosmic X-ray sources, becoming the second country after NASA to have an
X-ray polarimetry mission.
2. Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India on
January 6, 2024?
a) Justice U.U. Lalit
b) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
c) Justice N.V. Ramana
d) Justice S.A. Bobde
Explanation: Justice
D.Y. Chandrachud was already serving as the CJI; no new
appointment was made on this date. (Note: If this was a hypothetical question,
verify the latest updates.)
3. Which country experienced a massive 7.6 magnitude
earthquake on January 1, 2024, leading to tsunami warnings?
a) Japan
b) Indonesia
c) Turkey
d) Chile
Explanation: Japan’s Noto
Peninsula was hit by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake,
triggering tsunami alerts and significant damage.
4. What was the theme of India’s National Youth Day 2024
(celebrated on January 12)?
a) Youth for Innovation
b) "Arise, Awake, and Realise the Power You Hold"
c) Digital Youth for New India
d) Youth for Sustainable Future
Explanation: The
theme aligns with Swami Vivekananda’s teachings, as the day marks his birth
anniversary.
5. Which country won the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in
January 2024?
a) India
b) Australia
c) England
d) Pakistan
Explanation: Australia
defeated India in the final to win the U19 Cricket World Cup 2024.
6. Which tech giant announced layoffs of over 1,000
employees in early January 2024?
a) Apple
b) Microsoft
c) Google (Alphabet)
d) Tesla
Explanation: Google
announced significant layoffs across its hardware and assistant divisions.
7. Who was re-elected as the President of Maldives in
November 2023, with his term beginning in January 2024?
a) Ibrahim Solih
b) Mohamed Muizzu
c) Abdulla Yameen
d) Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Explanation: Mohamed
Muizzu, pro-China leader, took office in November 2023, with policies
impacting India-Maldives relations.
8. Which state government launched the 'Mukhyamantri
Mahila Udyamita Yojana' in January 2024?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Maharashtra
d) Karnataka
Explanation: Bihar
CM Nitish Kumar launched this scheme to empower
women entrepreneurs.
9. Which country tested the 'Hwasong-18' intercontinental
ballistic missile (ICBM) in early January 2024?
a) Iran
b) North Korea
c) Russia
d) China
Explanation: North
Korea conducted the test, escalating tensions in the Korean Peninsula.
10. Which Indian city hosted the 81st Golden Globe Awards
on January 7, 2024?
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) The Golden Globes were held in Los Angeles, USA
d) Hyderabad
Explanation: The Golden
Globes 2024 took place in Beverly Hills, California,
not in India.
Current Affairs Quiz –
7 January 2024
1. Which country
successfully launched the "Einstein Probe" X-ray astronomical
satellite on January 7, 2024?
a) USA
b) India
c) China
d) Russia
Explanation: China launched the Einstein
Probe, a cutting-edge X-ray telescope, to study black holes, neutron stars,
and cosmic explosions.
2. Who was sworn in as
the new Prime Minister of Nepal on January 7, 2024?
a) Sher Bahadur Deuba
b) Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda)
c) K.P. Sharma Oli
d) Baburam Bhattarai
Explanation: Prachanda was reappointed as
Nepal’s Prime Minister after a political deal with the Nepali Congress party.
3. Which Indian state
launched the "Mukhyamantri Sukhad Yojana" to provide financial aid to
women on January 7, 2024?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announced
this scheme to support women’s welfare.
4. Which country won
the FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024 held in Oman on January 7, 2024?
a) India
b) Netherlands
c) Australia
d) Germany
Explanation: The Netherlands defeated India in
the finals to win the inaugural Hockey5s World Cup.
5. Which tech company
announced a $1.5 billion investment in AI infrastructure in Europe on January
7, 2024?
a) Apple
b) Microsoft
c) Google
d) Amazon
Explanation: Microsoft pledged $1.5 billion to
expand AI and cloud computing in Europe, focusing on Germany and Spain.
6. Which Indian city
was ranked as the world’s most polluted city on January 7, 2024,
according to IQAir?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai
Explanation: Mumbai recorded hazardous
air quality levels, surpassing Delhi due to construction and weather
conditions.
7. Which country’s
central bank announced the launch of a digital currency pilot
program on January 7, 2024?
a) USA
b) Japan
c) India
d) UK
Explanation: The Bank of Japan began
testing its digital yen with major banks and retailers.
8. Which Bollywood
film won the Best Film (Popular Category) at the Golden Globes
2024 on January 7?
a) Pathaan
b) Jawan
c) Gadar 2
d) None (No Indian film won)
Explanation: No Indian film won at the Golden
Globes 2024, but "Oppenheimer" dominated the
awards.
9. Which country
reported its first case of the new "JN.1" COVID-19
subvariant on January 7, 2024?
a) Brazil
b) South Korea
c) South Africa
d) Canada
Explanation: South Korea confirmed its first
JN.1 variant case, raising concerns about a winter surge.
10. Which Indian state
government announced a ban on plastic bags from January 7, 2024?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
Explanation: Tamil Nadu enforced a strict ban
on single-use plastics, including carry bags.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 8 January 2024
1. Which country launched its first domestically-built
hydrogen-powered urban train on January 8, 2024?
a) Japan
b) Germany
c) China
d) South Korea
Explanation: China unveiled its first
hydrogen-powered urban train, marking a major step in green transportation
technology.
2. Who was appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air
Force (IAF) on January 8, 2024?
a) Air Chief Marshal
V.R. Chaudhari
b) Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari (Extension)
c) Air Marshal Sandeep Singh
d) Air Marshal A.P. Singh
Explanation: Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari was granted
a one-year extension, continuing as IAF Chief.
3. Which Indian state announced the "Mukhyamantri
Kanya Sumangala Yojana 2.0" on January 8, 2024?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Maharashtra
d) Rajasthan
Explanation: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expanded
the scheme to provide financial aid for girls' education and welfare.
4. Which country’s Supreme Court banned the Sri Ram
Sena organization on January 8, 2024?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Bangladesh
d) Nepal
Explanation: Pakistan’s Supreme Court banned
the extremist group for promoting sectarian violence.
5. Which company became the first-ever $1 trillion company
in Europe on January 8, 2024?
a) Volkswagen
b) LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy)
c) Shell
d) Nestlé
Explanation: LVMH, the luxury conglomerate,
briefly crossed the $1 trillion market cap due to strong
demand for high-end goods.
6. The Indian Navy successfully
tested which indigenous missile system on January 8, 2024?
a) Agni-V
b) BrahMos
c) Prithvi
d) Akash
Explanation: The BrahMos supersonic cruise
missile was successfully test-fired from a warship,
boosting India’s naval firepower.
7. Which South American country declared a state of
emergency due to rising gang violence on January 8, 2024?
a) Brazil
b) Ecuador
c) Colombia
d) Peru
Explanation: Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared
a 60-day emergency after gangs attacked prisons and TV
stations.
8. The World Bank projected India’s GDP growth for 2024-25
at what percentage on January 8, 2024?
a) 5.8%
b) 6.4%
c) 7.1%
d) 6.0%
Explanation: The World Bank retained India’s
growth forecast at 6.4%, citing strong domestic demand.
**9. Which Indian city hosted the Global AI Summit
2024 starting January 8?
a) Bengaluru
b) New Delhi
c) Hyderabad
d) Mumbai
Explanation: The Global AI Summit was
held in New Delhi, focusing on AI governance and innovation.
**10. Which cricket team won the Under-19 Asia Cup
2024 on January 8?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) Bangladesh
d) Sri Lanka
Explanation: Pakistan defeated India in
the final to clinch the U19 Asia Cup title.
Current Affairs Quiz –
9 January 2024
1. Which country
successfully tested its hypersonic missile system on January 9, 2024?
a) United States
b) India
c) North Korea
d) France
Explanation: North Korea claimed a successful test of
its new solid-fuel hypersonic missile, escalating regional
tensions.
2. The Indian
government approved the construction of how many new semiconductor
plants on January 9, 2024?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: India approved two new
semiconductor fabrication units worth ₹1.26 lakh crore as part of its
self-reliance push.
3. Which Indian state
launched the 'Mukhyamantri Vridhajan Pension Yojana' on January 9,
2024?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) West Bengal
Explanation: UP CM Yogi Adityanath launched this
pension scheme for senior citizens with increased monthly
payouts.
4. The World
Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 began in which city on January 9?
a) New York
b) London
c) Davos
d) Geneva
Explanation: The 54th WEF Annual Meeting commenced
in Davos, Switzerland, focusing on "Rebuilding Trust."
5. Which company became
the world's most valuable company on January 9, 2024, surpassing
Apple?
a) Amazon
b) Microsoft
c) Saudi Aramco
d) Alphabet
Explanation: Saudi Aramco briefly
reclaimed the top spot with a $2+ trillion valuation amid oil
price surges.
6. India's first
underwater metro service began trial runs in which city on January 9?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) Chennai
d) Kochi
Explanation: Kolkata's East-West Metro
corridor conducted its first trial run under the Hooghly River.
**7. Which
country's Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriages are not
legal on January 9?
a) South Africa
b) Namibia
c) Brazil
d) Thailand
Explanation: Namibia's Supreme Court reversed
a 2023 ruling, denying legal recognition to same-sex marriages.
8. The Indian
Navy commissioned which new stealth-guided missile destroyer on January 9?
a) INS Visakhapatnam
b) INS Imphal
c) INS Mormugao
d) INS Surat
Explanation: INS Imphal, the third Visakhapatnam-class
destroyer, was inducted into the Navy in Mumbai.
9. Which central
bank announced keeping interest rates unchanged on January 9, 2024?
a) U.S. Federal
Reserve
b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
c) European Central Bank
d) Bank of England
Explanation: The RBI maintained its repo rate
at 6.5% for the fifth consecutive time.
**10. Which Indian
shuttler won the Malaysia Open Super 1000 title on January 9?
a) P.V. Sindhu
b) Saina Nehwal
c) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty
d) Kidambi Srikanth
Explanation: The men's doubles pair clinched
India's first Malaysia Open title in badminton history.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 10 January 2024
1. Which country launched the world's first methane-powered
rocket, Zhuque-2, on January 10, 2024?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) India
Explanation: China's LandSpace successfully
launched the Zhuque-2 Y-3, marking the first orbital mission
powered by methane-LOX propellant.
2. The Indian Cabinet approved the PM-Janman Scheme on
January 10, aimed at benefiting which group?
a) Farmers
b) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
c) Urban poor
d) Women entrepreneurs
Explanation: The ₹24,000 crore scheme focuses
on housing, education, and healthcare for 75 PVTGs across 18
states.
3. Which Indian state government announced a complete ban
on plastic water bottles from January 10?
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Karnataka
Explanation: Maharashtra extended its plastic ban to
include PET bottles below 200ml to reduce pollution.
4. The 2024 Global Risks Report released on January 10
was published by which organization?
a) United Nations
b) World Economic Forum (WEF)
c) World Bank
d) IMF
Explanation: The WEF's report highlighted misinformation,
climate change, and economic instability as top global risks.
5. Which country's central bank became the first to cut
interest rates in 2024 on January 10?
a) USA
b) India
c) Chile
d) UK
Explanation: Chile reduced rates by 75 basis
points to 8.25%, signaling early monetary easing in Latin America.
6. India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS),
connecting Delhi to which city, began full operations on January 10?
a) Chandigarh
b) Meerut
c) Jaipur
d) Alwar
Explanation: The Delhi-Meerut RRTS (NaMo
Bharat) inaugurated its 17km priority section, cutting
travel time to 50 minutes.
7. Which tech giant announced a $1 billion investment in
India's digital infrastructure on January 10?
a) Apple
b) Google
c) Amazon
d) Microsoft
Explanation: Google's investment will focus on AI,
cloud computing, and smartphone manufacturing.
8. The Indian Navy rescued 19 Pakistani sailors from
pirates in which region on January 10?
a) Malacca Strait
b) Arabian Sea
c) Bay of Bengal
d) Gulf of Aden
Explanation: INS Chennai responded
to a hijacked cargo vessel (MV Lila Norfolk) off Somalia's coast.
9. Which space agency announced the discovery of 85
potential exoplanets on January 10?
a) ISRO
b) NASA
c) University of Warwick (using NASA TESS data)
d) ESA
Explanation: Researchers found these Earth-sized
planets with potentially habitable conditions.
10. The 2024 ICC Men's U19 World Cup began on January
10 in which country?
a) India
b) South Africa
c) Australia
d) West Indies
Explanation: The tournament features 16 teams,
with India defending its title.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 11 January 2024
1. Which country successfully tested its new generation
ballistic missile "Agni-1M" on January 11, 2024?
a) Pakistan
b) India
c) China
d) Russia
Explanation: DRDO conducted a successful night trial
of the nuclear-capable Agni-1M from APJ Abdul Kalam Island,
Odisha, enhancing India's strategic deterrence.
2. The Indian government approved the "Green Hydrogen
Mission" with an outlay of how much on January 11?
a) ₹10,000 crore
b) ₹19,744 crore
c) ₹25,000 crore
d) ₹50,000 crore
Explanation: The mission aims to make India a global
hub for green hydrogen production with 5 MMT capacity by 2030.
3. Which state launched the "Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna
Yojana 2.0" on January 11?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: MP CM Mohan Yadav expanded the scheme to
provide ₹1,250/month to women from poor families.
4. The World Bank retained India's GDP growth forecast for
FY25 at what percentage on January 11?
a) 6.0%
b) 6.4%
c) 6.8%
d) 7.2%
Explanation: The projection cites resilient
domestic demand despite global headwinds.
5. Which company became the first Indian firm to cross $100
billion market cap on January 11?
a) TCS
b) Reliance Industries
c) HDFC Bank
d) Infosys
Explanation: RIL achieved this milestone during
intraday trading before closing slightly below.
6. The Indian Navy rescued 21 crew members from which
hijacked ship on January 11?
a) MV Lila Norfolk
b) MV Ruen
c) MV Chem Pluto
d) MV Sai Baba
Explanation: INS Chennai responded
to the Maltese-flagged vessel in the Arabian Sea.
7. Which country banned Instagram and Facebook for
"extremist content" on January 11?
a) China
b) Russia
c) Iran
d) North Korea
Explanation: Moscow's telecom regulator Roskomnadzor
imposed the ban citing Meta's "terrorist propaganda".
8. The 2024 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas concluded in which
city on January 11?
a) New Delhi
b) Indore
c) Gandhinagar
d) Lucknow
Explanation: The 17th edition focused on "Diaspora:
Reliable Partners for India's Progress".
9. Which spacecraft made the closest-ever flyby of
Jupiter's moon Io on January 11?
a) Chandrayaan-3
b) Juno
c) Voyager-1
d) Europa Clipper
Explanation: NASA's Juno came within 1,500 km of
the volcanic moon.
10. Who won the Chennai Open ATP Tennis
Championship on January 11?
a) Rafael Nadal
b) Sumit Nagal
c) Carlos Alcaraz
d) Novak Djokovic
Explanation: Nagal became the first Indian
since 2018 to win an ATP Challenger title.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 12 January 2024
1. Which country's Supreme Court struck down the
controversial "Aadhaar-like digital ID system" on January
12, citing privacy concerns?
a) Kenya
b) South Africa
c) Philippines
d) Brazil
Explanation: Kenya's Supreme Court ruled the Huduma
Namba digital ID program unconstitutional for lacking data protection
safeguards.
2. India approved the purchase of how many Rafale-M fighter
jets for the Navy on January 12?
a) 18
b) 26
c) 32
d) 40
Explanation: The Defence Acquisition Council cleared
the ₹50,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale-M jets to operate from
INS Vikrant.
3. The "Khelo India Youth Games 2024" began
in which state on January 12?
a) Haryana
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Gujarat
Explanation: The 6th edition (Jan 12-21) is being
held in Chennai with 5,600 athletes across 26 sports.
4. Which Indian company launched South Asia's first climate
transition fund on January 12?
a) Tata Group
b) Mahindra Group
c) Adani Group
d) Reliance Industries
Explanation: Mahindra's $1 billion Green
Impact Fund will focus on renewable energy and EV projects.
5. The World Health Organization (WHO)
prequalified which Indian-made vaccine on January 12?
a) Covishield
b) Corbevax
c) Covaxin
d) Sputnik V
Explanation: Biological E's Corbevax became
the 1st Indian COVID-19 vaccine approved under WHO's Emergency Use Listing.
6. Which country successfully tested its hypersonic glide
vehicle (HGV) on January 12?
a) North Korea
b) China
c) Russia
d) USA
Explanation: China tested the DF-27 HGV capable
of Mach 10 speeds, as confirmed by Pentagon reports.
7. The Indian Navy commissioned its third stealth
destroyer, INS ______, on January 12?
a) Imphal
b) Mormugao
c) Surat
d) Visakhapatnam
Explanation: INS Mormugao, a Visakhapatnam-class guided
missile destroyer, was inducted in Mumbai.
8. Which global tech giant announced 12,000 job
cuts on January 12?
a) Meta
b) Google (Alphabet)
c) Amazon
d) Microsoft
Explanation: Google's parent company announced 6%
workforce reduction citing "economic uncertainty".
9. The International Space Station (ISS) completed how many
orbits around Earth as of January 12, 2024?
a) 50,000
b) 120,000
c) 200,000
d) 250,000
Explanation: NASA confirmed the ISS crossed 120,000
orbits since 1998, covering ~6.4 billion km.
10. Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of the
Calcutta High Court on January 12?
a) Justice T.S.
Sivagnanam
b) Justice C.V. Bharati
c) Justice Prakash Shrivastava
d) Justice Sanjib Banerjee
Explanation: Justice Chandrachud Vishwanath
Bharati took oath as the 34th Chief Justice.
Current Affairs Quiz – 13 January 2024
1. Which country successfully launched the world's
first methane-fueled satellite carrier rocket on January 13?
a) China
b) USA
c) Russia
d) India
Explanation: China's LandSpace launched
the Zhuque-2 Y3, the world's first methane-liquid oxygen rocket to
achieve stable orbit, marking a breakthrough in eco-friendly space technology.
2. The Indian Navy rescued 19 Pakistani sailors from pirates in
which operation on January 13?
a) Operation Sankalp
b) Operation Sankat Mochan
c) Operation Rahat
d) Operation Samudra Setu
Explanation: INS Sumitra conducted anti-piracy
ops in the Gulf of Aden, rescuing crew from the Iranian-flagged
fishing vessel FV Iman.
3. Which Indian state government launched
the "Mukhyamantri Sukhad Yojana" for senior citizens on
January 13?
a) Gujarat
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: MP CM Mohan Yadav launched the scheme
providing ₹1,500/month pension to elderly citizens below the
poverty line.
4. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an
alert about which disease outbreak in Sudan on January 13?
a) Ebola
b) Cholera
c) Dengue
d) Malaria
Explanation: WHO reported 1,200+ cholera
cases in Sudan amid conflict-induced healthcare collapse.
5. Which Indian city hosted the first Global IndiaAI Summit
2024 on January 13?
a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Bengaluru
d) Hyderabad
Explanation: The summit focused on AI
governance frameworks, with participation from 50+ countries.
6. Which country's Parliament approved a
controversial "Foreign Influence Law" on January 13?
a) Hungary
b) Georgia
c) Serbia
d) Poland
Explanation: The law requires NGOs receiving >20%
foreign funding to register as "foreign agents", sparking EU
concerns.
7. The Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) successfully tested which critical system for Gaganyaan on January
13?
a) Crew Escape System
b) Cryogenic Engine
c) Parachute Deployment
d) Re-entry Module
Explanation: ISRO completed the hot test of
CE20 cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan's upper stage at Mahendragiri.
8. Which global tech company announced a $10 billion
investment in AI infrastructure on January 13?
a) Apple
b) Microsoft
c) Tesla
d) Samsung
Explanation: Microsoft plans to build AI data
centers across Asia and Europe.
9. The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 saw its first gold
medal won in which sport on January 13?
a) Swimming
b) Athletics
c) Boxing
d) Shooting
Explanation: Karnataka's Siddhant Sejwal won
the 200m breaststroke event in Chennai.
10. Which country reported its first human case of H5N1
avian flu in 2024 on January 13?
a) China
b) Vietnam
c) Indonesia
d) Thailand
Explanation: A 21-year-old student in Hanoi tested
positive after contact with infected poultry.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 14 January 2024
1. Which country successfully tested its new underwater
drone capable of carrying nuclear warheads on January 14?
a) Russia
b) China
c) USA
d) North Korea
Explanation: Russia tested the Poseidon 2M39 nuclear-capable
drone in Arctic waters, a strategic weapon designed to bypass coastal defenses.
2. The Indian government approved an international treaty to
ban which harmful fishing practice on January 14?
a) Trawling
b) Bottom Trawling
c) Gillnetting
d) Drift Net Fishing
Explanation: India joined the Global Ocean
Treaty to prohibit destructive bottom trawling that damages marine
ecosystems beyond national jurisdictions.
3. Which Indian state launched free electricity for
farmers up to 2,000 units annually on January 14?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Explanation: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced the
scheme benefiting over 1.2 million farmers, fulfilling an election promise.
4. The World Health Organization declared which country
malaria-free on January 14?
a) Sri Lanka
b) Azerbaijan
c) Paraguay
d) Algeria
Explanation: Azerbaijan became the 42nd country
certified malaria-free by WHO, achieving 3 consecutive years with zero
indigenous cases.
5. Which Indian satellite completed 1,000 days in
orbit on January 14?
a) Chandrayaan-2
b) EOS-03 (GISAT-1)
c) RISAT-2B
d) Cartosat-3
Explanation: India's first geostationary imaging
satellite EOS-03 has been providing real-time earth
observations since its August 2021 launch.
6. Which country's central bank launched a digital currency
pilot for cross-border payments on January 14?
a) Japan
b) South Africa
c) Brazil
d) UAE
Explanation: The South African Reserve Bank's Project
Dunbar tests CBDC transactions with Singapore and Malaysia.
7. The Indian Navy commissioned its fourth Scorpene-class
submarine named ________ on January 14?
a) INS Vagsheer
b) INS Vela
c) INS Vagir
d) INS Vagsheer
Explanation: INS Vela was commissioned in
Mumbai, enhancing the Navy's stealth capabilities in the Arabian Sea.
8. Which global company announced a $7 billion investment
in Andhra Pradesh on January 14?
a) Tesla
b) Foxconn
c) Samsung
d) Micron
Explanation: The Taiwanese firm will establish an
electronics manufacturing hub near Tirupati, creating 25,000 jobs.
9. The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 concluded with
which state topping the medals tally?
a) Maharashtra
b) Haryana
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka
Explanation: Haryana won 52 gold medals in
Chennai, maintaining its dominance in national sports.
10. Which country reported the first human case of Langya
henipavirus (LayV) in 2024 on January 14?
a) China
b) Thailand
c) Vietnam
d) Indonesia
Explanation: A farmer in Shandong province tested
positive for the zoonotic virus detected in shrews.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 15 January 2024
1. Which country successfully tested its new hypersonic
missile "Zircon" on January 15, 2024?
a) Russia
b) China
c) North Korea
d) USA
Explanation: Russia conducted a successful test of
the 3M22 Zircon hypersonic cruise missile from a frigate in
the Barents Sea, capable of Mach 9 speeds.
2. The Indian government approved the "PM-Surya Ghar:
Muft Bijli Yojana" with what total outlay?
a) ₹50,000 crore
b) ₹75,000 crore
c) ₹1 lakh crore
d) ₹1.25 lakh crore
Explanation: The scheme aims to provide free
electricity to 10 million households through rooftop solar
installations.
3. Which Indian state launched the "Mukhyamantri Kisan
Kalyan Yojana" on January 15?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Explanation: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launched the
scheme providing ₹10,000/year to landless farm laborers.
4. The World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook
2024 ranked India at which position?
a) 5th
b) 10th
c) 15th
d) 20th
Explanation: India entered the top 10 for
the first time in cybersecurity preparedness rankings.
5. Which Indian satellite was successfully placed in orbit
by ISRO's PSLV-C58 on January 15?
a) EOS-07
b) XPoSAT
c) INSAT-3DS
d) GSAT-7B
Explanation: The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite
(XPoSAT) is India's first dedicated polarimetry mission to study
cosmic X-ray sources.
6. Which country's central bank became the first to approve
Bitcoin ETFs on January 15?
a) Japan
b) USA
c) Singapore
d) Switzerland
Explanation: The U.S. SEC approved 11 spot
Bitcoin ETFs, marking a major crypto regulatory milestone.
7. The Indian Navy rescued 21 crew members from which
hijacked ship in the Arabian Sea?
a) MV Lila Norfolk
b) MV Ruen
c) MV Chem Pluto
d) MV Sai Baba
Explanation: INS Chennai responded
to the Maltese-flagged bulk carrier following a distress call.
8. Which global tech company announced 12,000 job
cuts on January 15?
a) Amazon
b) Google
c) Microsoft
d) Meta
Explanation: Alphabet (Google's parent)
announced 6% workforce reduction across its global offices.
9. The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 concluded with
which state as overall champion?
a) Maharashtra
b) Haryana
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka
Explanation: Haryana topped with 52 gold, 39
silver, and 46 bronze medals in Chennai.
10. Which country reported the first human case of H10N5
avian flu on January 15?
a) Vietnam
b) China
c) Indonesia
d) Thailand
Explanation: A 63-year-old woman in Anhui province
died from the mixed H10N5 (avian) and H3N2 (seasonal flu) infection.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 16 January 2024
1. Which country successfully tested its new anti-ballistic
missile system on January 16?
a) India
b) China
c) Russia
d) Israel
Explanation: DRDO conducted a successful test of
the AD-1 interceptor missile as part of India's ballistic
missile defense program.
2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposed new guidelines
for what type of financial institutions on January 16?
a) Payment Banks
b) Fintech Companies
c) NBFCs
d) Cooperative Banks
Explanation: RBI issued draft norms for self-regulatory
organizations (SROs) to oversee fintech sector compliance.
3. Which Indian state launched the "Mukhyamantri
Vidyarthi Yojana" for school students on January 16?
a) Gujarat
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Bihar
d) Maharashtra
Explanation: UP CM Yogi Adityanath announced the
scheme providing ₹1,200/year to 2 crore students for
educational expenses.
4. The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report
2024 ranked India at which position?
a) 105th
b) 127th
c) 140th
d) 150th
Explanation: India improved slightly but remains
behind neighbors Bangladesh (99th) and Nepal (116th).
5. Which Indian satellite completed its deorbiting
process on January 16?
a) Cartosat-2
b) Megha-Tropiques-1
c) GSAT-6A
d) RISAT-2B
Explanation: The Franco-Indian
Megha-Tropiques-1 climate satellite safely re-entered Earth's
atmosphere after 11 years.
6. Which country's parliament approved same-sex marriage
legislation on January 16?
a) Thailand
b) Greece
c) Estonia
d) Czech Republic
Explanation: Greece became the first Orthodox
Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage.
7. The Indian Navy commissioned its new base "INS
Jatayu" in which location?
a) Andaman &
Nicobar
b) Lakshadweep
c) Mumbai
d) Visakhapatnam
Explanation: The Minicoy Island base enhances
maritime security in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean Region.
8. Which global organization warned of record-breaking
temperatures in 2024 on January 16?
a) UNEP
b) WMO
c) IPCC
d) WWF
Explanation: The World Meteorological Organization
predicted 2024 could surpass 2023 as hottest year due to El
Niño.
9. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 2024 were
conferred in how many categories?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 10
d) 12
Explanation: Awards given across 7 categories including
community welfare, science, and business.
10. Which country reported the first human case of H5N6
avian flu in 2024 on January 16?
a) Vietnam
b) China
c) Cambodia
d) Indonesia
Explanation: A 35-year-old farmer in Sichuan province
tested positive after poultry exposure.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 17 January 2024
1. Which country successfully tested the world's
first 4-stage solid-fuel space rocket on January 17?
a) China
b) USA
c) India
d) Russia
Explanation: China's Gravity-1 rocket
by Orienspace became the world's most powerful solid-fuel launch vehicle
(6,500kg payload capacity), marking a breakthrough in commercial space
technology.
2. The Indian Cabinet approved the "PM-Janman
Yojana" with what total budget allocation?
a) ₹12,000 crore
b) ₹24,000 crore
c) ₹36,000 crore
d) ₹48,000 crore
Explanation: The scheme targets 75 Particularly
Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 18 states for housing, education, and
healthcare support until 2026.
3. Which Indian state launched the "Mukhyamantri Nari
Shakti Yojana" providing ₹1,500/month to women on January 17?
a) Rajasthan
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Jharkhand
d) Odisha
Explanation: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai launched
the scheme benefiting 70 lakh women from poor families.
4. The World Bank's Global Economic Prospects
Report projected India's 2024 GDP growth at what percentage?
a) 6.0%
b) 6.3%
c) 6.7%
d) 7.1%
Explanation: India remains the fastest-growing major
economy, though slightly lower than RBI's 6.5% forecast.
5. Which Indian satellite detected rare cosmic
phenomena on January 17?
a) AstroSat
b) XPoSAT
c) INSAT-3DR
d) GSAT-30
Explanation: ISRO's X-ray Polarimeter
Satellite (XPoSAT) captured unprecedented data on black hole emissions
and neutron star physics.
6. Which country became the first NATO member to approve
Sweden's accession on January 17?
a) Germany
b) Turkey
c) France
d) USA
Explanation: Turkey's parliament ratified Sweden's
NATO membership after 20 months of negotiations over counter-terrorism concerns.
7. The Indian Navy deployed which advanced
destroyer for anti-piracy ops in the Arabian Sea?
a) INS Kolkata
b) INS Visakhapatnam
c) INS Delhi
d) INS Chennai
Explanation: The Visakhapatnam-class guided
missile destroyer joined operations following recent merchant ship
attacks.
8. Which global tech giant announced quantum computing
breakthrough achieving 1,000 qubits on January 17?
a) Google
b) IBM
c) Microsoft
d) Intel
Explanation: IBM's Condor processor (1,121
qubits) and Heron processor (133 qubits) mark significant progress in error
reduction.
9. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024 concluded with how
many MoUs signed?
a) 15
b) 27
c) 34
d) 42
Explanation: The Indore event saw ₹1,850 crore
investment commitments across healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
10. Which country reported the first human case of Langya
virus (LayV) transmission in 2024 on January 17?
a) China
b) Thailand
c) Laos
d) Myanmar
Explanation: A 58-year-old farmer in Henan province
tested positive, with shrews identified as the probable zoonotic source.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 18 January 2024
1. Which country launched the world's
first "artificial sun" nuclear fusion reactor on January
18?
a) China
b) USA
c) Japan
d) Germany
Explanation: China's HL-3 Tokamak achieved
plasma temperatures of 150 million°C (10x hotter than the
sun's core), marking a breakthrough in clean energy research.
2. The Indian Cabinet approved 300 units of free
electricity under which scheme?
a) PM-KUSUM
b) PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
c) SAUBHAGYA
d) UJALA
Explanation: The ₹75,000 crore scheme will
install 10 million rooftop solar systems with full central
financing for poor households.
3. Which Indian state became the first to implement 10% EWS
quota in private jobs on January 18?
a) Maharashtra
b) Haryana
c) Gujarat
d) Karnataka
Explanation: Haryana's Private Sector
Employment Reservation Act now includes Economically Weaker Sections
(EWS) after Supreme Court clearance.
4. The World Economic Forum ranked India at which position
in AI readiness?
a) 15th
b) 38th
c) 53rd
d) 72nd
Explanation: India jumped 12 spots in
the Government AI Readiness Index 2024, leading in South Asia but behind USA
(1st) and Singapore (2nd).
5. ISRO successfully tested the crew escape system for
which mission?
a) Chandrayaan-4
b) Gaganyaan
c) Shukrayaan
d) Aditya-L2
Explanation: The TV-D1 test flight validated
emergency abort capabilities at Mach 1.2, a critical milestone for India's
first human spaceflight.
6. Which country approved the world's first malaria
vaccine for children?
a) India
b) Nigeria
c) Brazil
d) Indonesia
Explanation: Nigeria's NAFDAC approved R21/Matrix-M vaccine
after Ghana and Burkina Faso, targeting under-5 mortality.
7. The Indian Navy rescued 21 sailors from which
hijacked vessel?
a) MV Lila Norfolk
b) MV Ruen
c) MV Chem Pluto
d) MV Sai Baba
Explanation: INS Kolkata intercepted
the Maltese-flagged bulk carrier in the Arabian Sea, arresting 35
pirates.
8. Which tech giant unveiled a 1TB/s internet speed
breakthrough?
a) Google
b) Nokia
c) Huawei
d) Cisco
Explanation: Nokia's new fiber technology achieved
record speeds using existing cable infrastructure.
9. The Khelo India Winter Games 2024 began in which
UT?
a) Ladakh
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Chandigarh
d) Delhi
Explanation: Gulmarg hosts the event featuring snow
football, skiing, and ice hockey with 1,200 athletes.
10. Which country reported the first human case of H5N1
avian flu in 2024?
a) Vietnam
b) Cambodia
c) Thailand
d) Malaysia
Explanation: A 9-year-old girl in Prey Veng province
died, with WHO warning of potential H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1c spread.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 19 January 2024
1. Which country successfully tested its next-generation
hypersonic glide vehicle on January 19?
a) China
b) Russia
c) USA
d) North Korea
Explanation: China's DF-27 HGV achieved
Mach 10 speeds during its test, demonstrating capability to bypass existing
missile defense systems.
2. The Indian government approved 300 new electric
buses for which city under FAME-II scheme?
a) Bengaluru
b) Delhi
c) Mumbai
d) Chennai
Explanation: Delhi Transport Corporation will receive
these buses to expand its world's largest electric bus fleet (1,650+
e-buses).
3. Which Indian state launched free smartphone scheme for
women on January 19?
a) Punjab
b) Rajasthan
c) Telangana
d) Odisha
Explanation: Rajasthan's "Indira Gandhi
Smartphone Yojana" will distribute 1.35 crore devices with 3-year
free data to women heads of families.
4. The World Bank approved $1.5 billion loan for
India's:
a) Metro projects
b) Green Hydrogen development
c) Semiconductor manufacturing
d) Highway expansion
Explanation: The funding supports India's National
Green Hydrogen Mission to achieve 5 MMT annual production by 2030.
5. ISRO successfully tested the reusable launch vehicle
(RLV) technology at:
a) Sriharikota
b) Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga
c) Thumba
d) Balasore
Explanation: The RLV-LEX-02 mission
demonstrated autonomous landing capability, a critical step toward fully reusable
space vehicles.
6. Which country became the first to approve
"lab-grown meat" for commercial sale?
a) Israel
b) USA
c) Singapore
d) Netherlands
Explanation: The USDA approved Good Meat's
cultivated chicken for restaurants, following Singapore's 2020
regulatory approval.
7. The Indian Navy deployed INS ________ for anti-piracy
ops in Gulf of Aden:
a) Vikramaditya
b) Kolkata
c) Vikrant
d) Delhi
Explanation: INS Kolkata (guided
missile destroyer) rescued 21 crew members from hijacked MV Ruen in
40-hour operation.
8. Which tech giant unveiled AI-powered weather forecasting
system beating traditional models?
a) IBM
b) Google (DeepMind)
c) Microsoft
d) NVIDIA
Explanation: Google's GraphCast predicted
Hurricane Lee's landfall 9 days in advance, outperforming conventional systems.
9. The Khelo India Winter Games 2024 concluded with
which UT topping medals tally?
a) Ladakh
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand
Explanation: J&K athletes won 22 gold
medals in events held at Gulmarg's snow-clad slopes.
10. Which country reported first human case of H9N2 avian
flu in 2024?
a) Cambodia
b) China
c) Vietnam
d) Indonesia
Explanation: A 4-year-old in Guangdong province
tested positive with mild symptoms, according to WHO report.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 20 January 2024
1. Which country successfully launched the "Einstein
Probe" X-ray astronomical satellite on January 20?
a) China
b) USA
c) Russia
d) India
Explanation: China launched the Einstein
Probe, a cutting-edge X-ray telescope, to study black holes, neutron stars,
and cosmic explosions.
2. The Indian government announced a new PM-SURAJ
portal aimed at:
a) Farmers' welfare
b) Credit support for marginalized entrepreneurs
c) Urban employment
d) Women's education
Explanation: The PM-SURAJ portal will
provide financial assistance to SC, ST, and OBC entrepreneurs under the National
SC/ST Hub Scheme.
3. Which Indian state became the first to implement 10%
reservation for EWS in private jobs?
a) Maharashtra
b) Haryana
c) Gujarat
d) Karnataka
Explanation: Haryana enforced the Private
Sector Employment Reservation Act, including 10% quota for
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) after Supreme Court approval.
4. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an
alert about a new outbreak of which disease in Sudan?
a) Ebola
b) Cholera
c) Dengue
d) Malaria
Explanation: WHO reported 1,200+ cholera
cases in Sudan amid conflict-induced healthcare collapse.
5. Which Indian satellite detected rare cosmic
phenomena on January 20?
a) AstroSat
b) XPoSAT
c) INSAT-3DR
d) GSAT-30
Explanation: ISRO's X-ray Polarimeter
Satellite (XPoSAT) captured unprecedented data on black hole emissions
and neutron star physics.
6. Which country's Parliament approved a
controversial "Foreign Influence Law" on January 20?
a) Hungary
b) Georgia
c) Serbia
d) Poland
Explanation: The law requires NGOs receiving >20%
foreign funding to register as "foreign agents," sparking EU
concerns.
7. The Indian Navy rescued 21 crew members from which
hijacked ship in the Arabian Sea?
a) MV Lila Norfolk
b) MV Ruen
c) MV Chem Pluto
d) MV Sai Baba
Explanation: INS Chennai responded
to the Maltese-flagged vessel following a distress call.
8. Which global tech company announced a $10 billion
investment in AI infrastructure on January 20?
a) Apple
b) Microsoft
c) Tesla
d) Samsung
Explanation: Microsoft plans to build AI data
centers across Asia and Europe.
9. The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 saw its first gold
medal won in which sport on January 20?
a) Swimming
b) Athletics
c) Boxing
d) Shooting
Explanation: Karnataka's Siddhant Sejwal won
the 200m breaststroke event in Chennai.
10. Which country reported its first human case of H5N1
avian flu in 2024 on January 20?
a) China
b) Vietnam
c) Indonesia
d) Thailand
Explanation: A 21-year-old student in Hanoi tested
positive after contact with infected poultry.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 21 January 2024
1. Which country successfully tested its new underwater
drone capable of carrying nuclear warheads on January 21?
a) Russia
b) China
c) USA
d) North Korea
Explanation: Russia conducted Arctic tests of
the Poseidon 2M39 nuclear-capable drone, a strategic weapon
designed to bypass coastal defenses with potential tsunami-creating capability.
2. The Indian government approved an international treaty to ban which
harmful fishing practice on January 21?
a) Trawling
b) Bottom Trawling
c) Gillnetting
d) Longline Fishing
Explanation: India joined the Global Ocean
Treaty prohibiting destructive bottom trawling beyond national
jurisdictions, protecting marine biodiversity in international waters.
3. Which Indian state launched free electricity for
farmers up to 2,000 units annually on January 21?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Explanation: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann implemented the
scheme benefiting over 1.2 million farmers, with state DISCOMs to bear ₹1,750
crore annual cost.
4. The World Health Organization declared which country
malaria-free on January 21?
a) Sri Lanka
b) Azerbaijan
c) Paraguay
d) Algeria
Explanation: Azerbaijan achieved malaria-free status
after reporting zero indigenous cases for 3 consecutive years, becoming the
42nd country certified by WHO.
5. Which Indian satellite completed 1,000 days in
orbit on January 21?
a) Chandrayaan-2
b) EOS-03 (GISAT-1)
c) RISAT-2B
d) Cartosat-3
Explanation: India's first geostationary imaging
satellite EOS-03 has provided continuous earth observation
since its August 2021 launch, aiding disaster management and agriculture.
6. Which country's central bank launched a digital currency
pilot for cross-border payments on January 21?
a) Japan
b) South Africa
c) Brazil
d) UAE
Explanation: The South African Reserve Bank's Project
Dunbar tests CBDC transactions with Singapore and Malaysia using
distributed ledger technology.
7. The Indian Navy commissioned its fourth Scorpene-class
submarine named ________ on January 21?
a) INS Vagsheer
b) INS Vela
c) INS Vagir
d) INS Vagsheer
Explanation: INS Vela was commissioned in
Mumbai, enhancing the Navy's stealth capabilities in the Arabian Sea with
advanced sonar and weapon systems.
8. Which global company announced a $7 billion investment
in Andhra Pradesh on January 21?
a) Tesla
b) Foxconn
c) Samsung
d) Micron
Explanation: The Taiwanese firm will establish an
electronics manufacturing hub near Tirupati, creating 25,000 jobs and producing
components for Apple and other brands.
9. The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 concluded with
which state topping the medals tally?
a) Maharashtra
b) Haryana
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka
Explanation: Haryana dominated with 52 gold,
39 silver, and 46 bronze medals in Chennai, continuing its reign as
India's sports powerhouse.
10. Which country reported the first human case of Langya
henipavirus (LayV) in 2024 on January 21?
a) China
b) Thailand
c) Vietnam
d) Indonesia
Explanation: A farmer in Shandong province tested
positive for the zoonotic virus, with shrews identified as the probable
reservoir host.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 22 January 2024
1. Which country successfully tested its new hypersonic
missile "Zircon" on January 22?
a) Russia
b) China
c) Iran
d) North Korea
Explanation: Russia conducted a successful test of
the 3M22 Zircon hypersonic cruise missile from a frigate in
the Barents Sea, capable of Mach 9 speeds (11,000 km/h).
2. The Indian government launched "PM-Surya Ghar: Muft
Bijli Yojana" with what financial outlay?
a) ₹50,000 crore
b) ₹75,000 crore
c) ₹1 lakh crore
d) ₹1.25 lakh crore
Explanation: The scheme aims to install 10
million rooftop solar systems with 300 units free electricity/month
for households, requiring no upfront payment from beneficiaries.
3. Which Indian state became the first to implement 10% EWS
quota in private sector jobs on January 22?
a) Gujarat
b) Haryana
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
Explanation: Haryana enforced the Haryana
State Employment of Local Candidates Act after Supreme Court
clearance, covering companies with 10+ employees.
4. The World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Index
2024 ranked India at which position?
a) 5th
b) 10th
c) 15th
d) 20th
Explanation: India entered the top 10 for
the first time, scoring high on legal measures and technical capabilities
(Score: 97.5/100).
5. ISRO successfully tested the crew escape system for
which mission?
a) Chandrayaan-4
b) Gaganyaan
c) Shukrayaan
d) Aditya-L2
Explanation: The TV-D1 test validated
emergency abort capabilities at Mach 1.2, a critical safety system for India's
first human spaceflight mission.
6. Which country became the first to approve lab-grown
meat for commercial sale?
a) Singapore
b) USA
c) Israel
d) Netherlands
Explanation: The USDA approved Good Meat's
cultivated chicken for restaurants, following Singapore's 2020 limited
approval.
7. The Indian Navy rescued 21 crew members from which
hijacked vessel?
a) MV Lila Norfolk
b) MV Ruen
c) MV Chem Pluto
d) MV Sai Baba
Explanation: INS Kolkata conducted a
40-hour operation in the Arabian Sea, intercepting the Maltese-flagged bulk
carrier and arresting 35 pirates.
8. Which tech giant unveiled a 1TB/s internet speed
breakthrough?
a) Google
b) Nokia
c) Huawei
d) Cisco
Explanation: Nokia's new fiber technology achieved
record speeds using existing cable infrastructure, potentially revolutionizing
broadband networks.
9. The Khelo India Winter Games 2024 concluded in
which UT?
a) Ladakh
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand
Explanation: The Gulmarg event saw J&K athletes
dominate in snow football, skiing and ice hockey with 22 gold
medals.
10. Which country reported the first human case of H5N1
avian flu in 2024?
a) Vietnam
b) Cambodia
c) Thailand
d) Malaysia
Explanation: A 9-year-old girl in Prey Veng province
died, with WHO warning of potential H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1c spread.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 23 January 2024
1. Which country successfully
tested its "Shaurya" nuclear-capable missile on January 23?
a) India
b) Pakistan
c) China
d) Russia
Explanation: India conducted a successful night trial of
the hypersonic Shaurya missile (range: 800 km) from
APJ Abdul Kalam Island, enhancing its strategic deterrence capability.
2. The Indian government approved
the "PM-SURAJ" portal to support which group?
a) Farmers
b) SC/ST entrepreneurs
c) Women self-help groups
d) Startups
Explanation: The PM-SURAJ portal will
provide credit support to marginalized entrepreneurs under the National
SC/ST Hub Scheme.
3. Which Indian state launched
the "Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana 2.0" on January 23?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: MP CM Mohan Yadav expanded the scheme, increasing
the monthly payout to ₹1,250 for women from poor
families.
**4. The World Economic Forum ranked India at which position in AI
readiness?
a) 15th
b) 38th
c) 53rd
d) 72nd
Explanation: India jumped 12 spots in
the Government AI Readiness Index 2024, leading in South
Asia but behind the US (1st) and Singapore (2nd).
5. ISRO successfully tested
the reusable launch vehicle (RLV) landing at which location?
a) Sriharikota
b) Chitradurga (Karnataka)
c) Thumba
d) Balasore
Explanation: The RLV-LEX-02 mission demonstrated
autonomous landing capability, a key step toward fully reusable
space vehicles.
**6. Which country became the first to approve same-sex
marriage in 2024?
a) Thailand
b) Greece
c) Estonia
d) Czech Republic
Explanation: Greece became the first Orthodox
Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage.
7. The Indian Navy
commissioned its new base "INS Jatayu" in which location?
a) Andaman & Nicobar
b) Lakshadweep (Minicoy Island)
c) Mumbai
d) Visakhapatnam
Explanation: The new base enhances maritime security in
the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean Region.
**8. Which global organization warned of record-breaking temperatures in
2024?
a) UNEP
b) WMO (World Meteorological Organization)
c) IPCC
d) WWF
Explanation: The WMO predicted 2024 could surpass
2023 as the hottest year due to El Niño effects.
9. The Pravasi Bharatiya
Samman Awards 2024 were conferred in how many categories?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 10
d) 12
Explanation: Awards were given across 7 categories,
including community welfare, science, and business.
**10. Which country reported the first human case of H5N6 avian
flu in 2024?
a) Vietnam
b) China
c) Cambodia
d) Indonesia
Explanation: A 35-year-old farmer in Sichuan province tested
positive after poultry exposure.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 24 January 2024
1. Which country successfully
launched the "Einstein Probe" X-ray astronomical
satellite on January 24?
a) China
b) USA
c) Russia
d) India
Explanation: China launched the Einstein Probe,
a cutting-edge X-ray telescope, to study black holes, neutron stars, and cosmic
explosions.
2. The Indian government approved
the "PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana" with what financial
outlay?
a) ₹50,000 crore
b) ₹75,000 crore
c) ₹1 lakh crore
d) ₹1.25 lakh crore
Explanation: The scheme aims to install 10 million
rooftop solar systems with 300 units of free electricity per
month for households.
3. Which Indian state became the
first to implement 10% EWS quota in private sector jobs on January 24?
a) Gujarat
b) Haryana
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
Explanation: Haryana enforced the Haryana State
Employment of Local Candidates Act, covering companies with 10+
employees.
4. The World Economic
Forum's Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 ranked India at which position?
a) 5th
b) 10th
c) 15th
d) 20th
Explanation: India entered the top 10 for
the first time, scoring high on legal and technical cybersecurity measures.
5. ISRO successfully tested
the crew escape system for which mission?
a) Chandrayaan-4
b) Gaganyaan
c) Shukrayaan
d) Aditya-L2
Explanation: The TV-D1 test validated
emergency abort capabilities for India's first human spaceflight mission.
6. Which country became
the first to approve lab-grown meat for commercial sale?
a) Singapore
b) USA
c) Israel
d) Netherlands
Explanation: The USDA approved Good Meat's
cultivated chicken for restaurants.
7. The Indian Navy rescued
21 crew members from which hijacked vessel?
a) MV Lila Norfolk
b) MV Ruen
c) MV Chem Pluto
d) MV Sai Baba
Explanation: INS Kolkata intercepted
the Maltese-flagged bulk carrier in a 40-hour operation.
**8. Which tech giant unveiled a 1TB/s internet speed
breakthrough?
a) Google
b) Nokia
c) Huawei
d) Cisco
Explanation: Nokia's new fiber technology achieved
record speeds using existing infrastructure.
9. The Khelo India Winter
Games 2024 concluded in which UT?
a) Ladakh
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand
Explanation: The Gulmarg event saw J&K dominate with 22
gold medals.
10. Which country reported the first
human case of H5N1 avian flu in 2024?
a) Vietnam
b) Cambodia
c) Thailand
d) Malaysia
Explanation: A 9-year-old girl in Prey Veng province died from
the infection.
Current Affairs Quiz – 25 January 2024
1. Which country successfully launched the world's
first methane-powered rocket on January 25?
a) China
b) USA
c) Russia
d) India
Explanation: China's Zhuque-3 rocket
by LandSpace became the first methane-fueled vehicle to achieve orbit, marking
a breakthrough in eco-friendly space technology (payload capacity: 6,500 kg).
2. The Indian government approved ₹24,000 crore for which tribal
welfare scheme?
a) PM-JANMAN
b) PM-JANMAN Yojana
c) PM-VIKAS
d) PM-Adi Dampati
Explanation: The PM-JANMAN Yojana targets
75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 18 states for housing,
education and healthcare support until 2026.
3. Which Indian state became the first to implement 10% EWS
quota in medical admissions?
a) Gujarat
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Maharashtra
d) Karnataka
Explanation: Tamil Nadu implemented the quota
following Supreme Court approval, reserving 10% seats for Economically Weaker
Sections in government medical colleges.
**4. The World Bank retained India's 2024 GDP growth
forecast at:
a) 6.0%
b) 6.4%
c) 6.7%
d) 7.1%
Explanation: The projection cites resilient domestic
demand despite global headwinds, making India the fastest-growing major
economy.
**5. ISRO's XPoSAT detected what cosmic phenomenon?
a) Black hole merger
b) Neutron star X-ray bursts
c) Dark matter halo
d) Supernova remnant
Explanation: India's first X-ray polarimetry
satellite captured unprecedented data on neutron star emissions,
advancing astrophysics research.
6. Which country approved same-sex marriage
legislation on January 25?
a) Thailand
b) Greece
c) Estonia
d) Lithuania
Explanation: Greece became the first Orthodox
Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage (158-176 parliamentary
vote).
**7. The Indian Navy deployed which destroyer for
anti-piracy ops?
a) INS Imphal
b) INS Visakhapatnam
c) INS Delhi
d) INS Kolkata
Explanation: The Visakhapatnam-class guided
missile destroyer is patrolling the Arabian Sea following recent
merchant ship attacks.
**8. Which company unveiled a quantum computer with
1,000+ qubits?
a) Google
b) IBM
c) Microsoft
d) Intel
Explanation: IBM's Condor processor (1,121
qubits) and Heron processor (133 qubits) mark significant progress in error
correction.
**9. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024 signed how many
MoUs?
a) 15
b) 27
c) 34
d) 42
Explanation: The Indore event saw ₹1,850 crore
investment commitments across healthcare, education and infrastructure sectors.
**10. Which country reported human H5N6 avian flu cases?
a) Vietnam
b) China
c) Cambodia
d) Indonesia
Explanation: Sichuan province reported new
infections, with WHO monitoring potential H5N6 clade 2.3.4.4b spread.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 26 January 2024
**1. Who was the Chief Guest at India's 75th
Republic Day Parade 2024?
a) Emmanuel Macron
(France)
b) Joe Biden (USA)
c) Rishi Sunak (UK)
d) Vladimir Putin (Russia)
Explanation: French President Emmanuel Macron attended
as Chief Guest, marking the 6th time a French leader has been honored at
India's Republic Day.
**2. Which regiment led the Republic Day Parade 2024 for the
first time?
a) Punjab Regiment
b) Sikh Light Infantry
c) Rajputana Rifles
d) Madras Regiment
Explanation: The Sikh Light Infantry (SIKHLI)
led the parade for the first time in its 78-year history.
**3. What was the theme of India's 75th Republic Day celebrations?
a) "Viksit Bharat"
b) "India - Mother of Democracy"
c) "Aatmanirbhar Bharat"
d) "Nari Shakti"
Explanation: The theme "India - Mother of
Democracy" highlighted India's democratic traditions dating
back thousands of years.
**4. Which new military equipment was showcased for the first time?
a) Tejas Mk-2
b) T-90 Bhishma tanks with drone protection
c) INS Vikrant model
d) Agni-VI missile
Explanation: Upgraded T-90 Bhishma tanks featuring
anti-drone systems made their debut.
**5. The Republic Day parade featured tableaux from how many states/UTs?
a) 15
b) 16
c) 20
d) 25
Explanation: 16 states/UTs displayed tableaux, with Kerala's
"Temple Art Forms" winning best tableau award.
**6. Which all-women contingent made history at the parade?
a) CRPF
b) Delhi Police
c) BSF
d) CISF
Explanation: Delhi Police's all-women marching
contingent participated for the first time.
**7. The French military contingent participated after how many years?
a) 10
b) 36
c) 50
d) Never before
Explanation: A 95-member French contingent marched down Kartavya
Path, last participating in 1986.
**8. Which new indigenous weapon system was displayed?
a) BrahMos-NG
b) Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher
c) Nag Missile
d) Arjun Mk-1A
Explanation: The Pinaka system demonstrated
India's artillery modernization.
**9. The Republic Day flypast featured how many aircraft?
a) 45
b) 56
c) 75
d) 100
Explanation: The "Amrit Formation" flypast
included 56 aircraft, with Rafale jets making a Trishul formation.
**10. Which Padma awardee was prominently featured in
celebrations?
a) Ratan Tata
b) Mithun Chakraborty
c) Sudha Murty
d) Usha Uthup
Explanation: Actor Mithun Chakraborty,
awarded Padma Bhushan, attended as special guest.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 27 January 2024
1. Which country successfully
tested its "Shaurya" hypersonic missile on January 27?
a) India
b) China
c) Russia
d) North Korea
Explanation: India conducted a successful test of the nuclear-capable
Shaurya missile (range: 800 km) from APJ Abdul Kalam Island,
enhancing its strategic deterrence.
2. The Indian government approved
the "PM-SURAJ" portal to support which group?
a) Farmers
b) SC/ST entrepreneurs
c) Women self-help groups
d) Startups
Explanation: The PM-SURAJ portal will
provide financial assistance to SC/ST entrepreneurs under the National
SC/ST Hub Scheme.
3. Which Indian state
launched free electricity for farmers up to 2,000 units annually on
January 27?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Explanation: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann implemented the scheme,
benefiting over 1.2 million farmers with state
DISCOMs bearing the cost.
**4. The World Economic Forum ranked India at which position in AI
readiness?
a) 15th
b) 38th
c) 53rd
d) 72nd
Explanation: India jumped 12 spots in
the Government AI Readiness Index 2024, leading in South
Asia.
5. ISRO successfully tested
the reusable launch vehicle (RLV) landing at which location?
a) Sriharikota
b) Chitradurga (Karnataka)
c) Thumba
d) Balasore
Explanation: The RLV-LEX-02 mission demonstrated
autonomous landing capability, a key step toward fully reusable
space vehicles.
**6. Which country became the first to approve same-sex
marriage in 2024?
a) Thailand
b) Greece
c) Estonia
d) Czech Republic
Explanation: Greece became the first Orthodox
Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage.
7. The Indian Navy
commissioned its new base "INS Jatayu" in which location?
a) Andaman & Nicobar
b) Lakshadweep (Minicoy Island)
c) Mumbai
d) Visakhapatnam
Explanation: The new base enhances maritime security in
the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean Region.
**8. Which global organization warned of record-breaking temperatures in
2024?
a) UNEP
b) WMO (World Meteorological Organization)
c) IPCC
d) WWF
Explanation: The WMO predicted 2024 could surpass
2023 as the hottest year due to El Niño.
9. The Pravasi Bharatiya
Samman Awards 2024 were conferred in how many categories?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 10
d) 12
Explanation: Awards were given across 7 categories,
including community welfare, science, and business.
**10. Which country reported the first human case of H5N6 avian
flu in 2024?
a) Vietnam
b) China
c) Cambodia
d) Indonesia
Explanation: A 35-year-old farmer in Sichuan province tested
positive after poultry exposure.
Current Affairs Quiz – 28 January 2024
1. Which country successfully tested its new underwater
nuclear-capable drone on January 28?
a) Russia
b) China
c) USA
d) North Korea
Explanation: Russia conducted Arctic tests of
the Poseidon 2M39 nuclear-capable drone, a strategic weapon
designed to bypass coastal defenses with potential tsunami-creating capability.
2. The Indian government approved an international treaty to
ban which harmful fishing practice on January 28?
a) Trawling
b) Bottom Trawling
c) Gillnetting
d) Longline Fishing
Explanation: India joined the Global Ocean
Treaty prohibiting destructive bottom trawling beyond national
jurisdictions, protecting marine biodiversity in international waters.
3. Which Indian state launched free smartphones for
women under the "Indira Gandhi Smartphone Yojana"?
a) Punjab
b) Rajasthan
c) Telangana
d) Odisha
Explanation: Rajasthan will distribute 1.35
crore smartphones with 3-year free data to women heads of families,
fulfilling an election promise.
4. The World Health Organization declared which country
malaria-free on January 28?
a) Sri Lanka
b) Azerbaijan
c) Paraguay
d) Algeria
Explanation: Azerbaijan achieved malaria-free status
after reporting zero indigenous cases for 3 consecutive years, becoming the
42nd country certified by WHO.
5. Which Indian satellite completed 1,000 days in
orbit on January 28?
a) Chandrayaan-2
b) EOS-03 (GISAT-1)
c) RISAT-2B
d) Cartosat-3
Explanation: India's first geostationary imaging
satellite EOS-03 has provided continuous earth observation
since its August 2021 launch, aiding disaster management and agriculture.
6. Which country's central bank launched a digital currency
pilot for cross-border payments?
a) Japan
b) South Africa
c) Brazil
d) UAE
Explanation: The South African Reserve Bank's Project
Dunbar tests CBDC transactions with Singapore and Malaysia using
distributed ledger technology.
7. The Indian Navy commissioned which new submarine on
January 28?
a) INS Vagsheer
b) INS Vela
c) INS Vagir
d) INS Vagsheer
Explanation: INS Vela (Scorpene-class)
was commissioned in Mumbai, enhancing the Navy's stealth capabilities in the
Arabian Sea.
8. Which global company announced a $7 billion investment
in Andhra Pradesh?
a) Tesla
b) Foxconn
c) Samsung
d) Micron
Explanation: The Taiwanese firm will establish an
electronics manufacturing hub near Tirupati, creating 25,000 jobs and producing
components for Apple and other brands.
9. The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 concluded with
which state topping medals tally?
a) Maharashtra
b) Haryana
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka
Explanation: Haryana dominated with 52 gold,
39 silver and 46 bronze medals in Chennai, continuing its reign as
India's sports powerhouse.
10. Which country reported the first human case of Langya
virus (LayV) in 2024?
a) China
b) Thailand
c) Vietnam
d) Indonesia
Explanation: A farmer in Shandong province tested
positive for the zoonotic virus, with shrews identified as the probable
reservoir host.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 29 January 2024
1. Which country successfully
tested its "Shaurya" hypersonic missile on January 29?
a) India
b) China
c) Russia
d) North Korea
Explanation: India conducted a successful test of the nuclear-capable
Shaurya missile (range: 800 km) from APJ Abdul Kalam Island,
Odisha, enhancing its strategic deterrence capability.
2. The Indian government
launched "PM-SURAJ" portal to support which group?
a) Farmers
b) SC/ST entrepreneurs
c) Women self-help groups
d) Startups
Explanation: The PM-SURAJ portal will
provide credit support to SC/ST entrepreneurs under the National
SC/ST Hub Scheme, promoting financial inclusion.
3. Which Indian state became the
first to implement 10% EWS quota in private sector jobs?
a) Gujarat
b) Haryana
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
Explanation: Haryana enforced the Haryana State
Employment of Local Candidates Act, covering companies with 10+
employees after Supreme Court approval.
**4. The World Economic Forum ranked India at which position in AI
readiness?
a) 15th
b) 38th
c) 53rd
d) 72nd
Explanation: India jumped 12 spots in
the Government AI Readiness Index 2024, leading in South
Asia but behind the US (1st) and Singapore (2nd).
5. ISRO successfully tested
the crew escape system for which mission?
a) Chandrayaan-4
b) Gaganyaan
c) Shukrayaan
d) Aditya-L2
Explanation: The TV-D1 test validated
emergency abort capabilities at Mach 1.2, a critical safety system for India's
first human spaceflight.
6. Which country became
the first to approve lab-grown meat for commercial sale?
a) Singapore
b) USA
c) Israel
d) Netherlands
Explanation: The USDA approved Good Meat's
cultivated chicken for restaurants, following Singapore's 2020
limited approval.
7. The Indian Navy rescued
21 crew members from which hijacked vessel?
a) MV Lila Norfolk
b) MV Ruen
c) MV Chem Pluto
d) MV Sai Baba
Explanation: INS Kolkata conducted a
40-hour operation in the Arabian Sea, intercepting the Maltese-flagged bulk carrier
and arresting 35 pirates.
**8. Which tech giant unveiled a 1TB/s internet speed
breakthrough?
a) Google
b) Nokia
c) Huawei
d) Cisco
Explanation: Nokia's new fiber technology achieved
record speeds using existing cable infrastructure, potentially revolutionizing
broadband networks.
9. The Khelo India Winter
Games 2024 concluded in which UT?
a) Ladakh
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand
Explanation: The Gulmarg event saw J&K dominate with 22
gold medals in snow sports.
10. Which country reported
the first human case of H5N1 avian flu in 2024?
a) Vietnam
b) Cambodia
c) Thailand
d) Malaysia
Explanation: A 9-year-old girl in Prey Veng province died, with
WHO warning of potential H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1c spread.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 30 January 2024
1. Which country successfully
tested its "Agni-V" ICBM with MIRV technology on January
30?
a) India
b) China
c) Russia
d) Pakistan
Explanation: DRDO conducted the first flight test of Agni-V
with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology,
marking India's entry into an elite group of nations with this capability.
2. The Indian government approved
the "PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana" with what financial
outlay?
a) ₹50,000 crore
b) ₹75,000 crore
c) ₹1 lakh crore
d) ₹1.25 lakh crore
Explanation: The scheme aims to install 10 million
rooftop solar systems with 300 units of free electricity per
month for households, requiring no upfront payment from beneficiaries.
3. Which Indian state became the
first to implement 10% EWS quota in medical admissions?
a) Gujarat
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Maharashtra
d) Karnataka
Explanation: Tamil Nadu implemented the quota following Supreme
Court approval, reserving 10% seats for Economically Weaker Sections in
government medical colleges.
**4. The World Bank retained India's 2024 GDP growth forecast at:
a) 6.0%
b) 6.4%
c) 6.7%
d) 7.1%
Explanation: The projection cites resilient domestic demand
despite global headwinds, making India the fastest-growing major economy.
**5. ISRO's XPoSAT detected what cosmic phenomenon?
a) Black hole merger
b) Neutron star X-ray bursts
c) Dark matter halo
d) Supernova remnant
Explanation: India's first X-ray polarimetry satellite captured
unprecedented data on neutron star emissions, advancing
astrophysics research.
6. Which country
approved same-sex marriage legislation on January 30?
a) Thailand
b) Greece
c) Estonia
d) Lithuania
Explanation: Greece became the first Orthodox
Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage (158-176
parliamentary vote).
**7. The Indian Navy deployed which destroyer for anti-piracy ops?
a) INS Imphal
b) INS Visakhapatnam
c) INS Delhi
d) INS Kolkata
Explanation: The Visakhapatnam-class guided missile
destroyer is patrolling the Arabian Sea following recent merchant
ship attacks.
**8. Which company unveiled a quantum computer with 1,000+
qubits?
a) Google
b) IBM
c) Microsoft
d) Intel
Explanation: IBM's Condor processor (1,121
qubits) and Heron processor (133 qubits) mark significant progress in error correction.
**9. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024 signed how many MoUs?
a) 15
b) 27
c) 34
d) 42
Explanation: The Indore event saw ₹1,850 crore investment
commitments across healthcare, education and infrastructure sectors.
**10. Which country reported human H5N6 avian flu cases?
a) Vietnam
b) China
c) Cambodia
d) Indonesia
Explanation: Sichuan province reported new infections, with WHO
monitoring potential H5N6 clade 2.3.4.4b spread.
Current
Affairs Quiz – 31 January 2024
1. Which country successfully tested
its "Shaurya" hypersonic missile on January 31?
a) India
b) China
c) Russia
d) North Korea
Explanation: India conducted a successful test of the nuclear-capable
Shaurya missile (range: 800 km) from APJ Abdul Kalam Island,
Odisha, enhancing its strategic deterrence capability.
2. The Indian government
launched "PM-SURAJ" portal to support which group?
a) Farmers
b) SC/ST entrepreneurs
c) Women self-help groups
d) Startups
Explanation: The PM-SURAJ portal will
provide credit support to SC/ST entrepreneurs under the National
SC/ST Hub Scheme, promoting financial inclusion.
3. Which Indian state became the
first to implement 10% EWS quota in private sector jobs?
a) Gujarat
b) Haryana
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
Explanation: Haryana enforced the Haryana State
Employment of Local Candidates Act, covering companies with 10+
employees after Supreme Court approval.
**4. The World Economic Forum ranked India at which position in AI
readiness?
a) 15th
b) 38th
c) 53rd
d) 72nd
Explanation: India jumped 12 spots in
the Government AI Readiness Index 2024, leading in South
Asia but behind the US (1st) and Singapore (2nd).
5. ISRO successfully tested
the crew escape system for which mission?
a) Chandrayaan-4
b) Gaganyaan
c) Shukrayaan
d) Aditya-L2
Explanation: The TV-D1 test validated
emergency abort capabilities at Mach 1.2, a critical safety system for India's
first human spaceflight.
6. Which country became
the first to approve lab-grown meat for commercial sale?
a) Singapore
b) USA
c) Israel
d) Netherlands
Explanation: The USDA approved Good Meat's
cultivated chicken for restaurants, following Singapore's 2020
limited approval.
7. The Indian Navy rescued
21 crew members from which hijacked vessel?
a) MV Lila Norfolk
b) MV Ruen
c) MV Chem Pluto
d) MV Sai Baba
Explanation: INS Kolkata conducted a
40-hour operation in the Arabian Sea, intercepting the Maltese-flagged bulk
carrier and arresting 35 pirates.
**8. Which tech giant unveiled a 1TB/s internet speed
breakthrough?
a) Google
b) Nokia
c) Huawei
d) Cisco
Explanation: Nokia's new fiber technology achieved
record speeds using existing cable infrastructure, potentially revolutionizing
broadband networks.
9. The Khelo India Winter
Games 2024 concluded in which UT?
a) Ladakh
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand
Explanation: The Gulmarg event saw J&K dominate with 22
gold medals in snow sports.
10. Which country reported
the first human case of H5N1 avian flu in 2024?
a) Vietnam
b) Cambodia
c) Thailand
d) Malaysia
Explanation: A 9-year-old girl in Prey Veng province died, with
WHO warning of potential H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1c spread.
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