CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2024 APRIL - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2024 April: Questions & Answers for PSC, SSC, UPSC, RRB etc. Examinations | CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ
CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. 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
Ans: a) Maheshwari Chauhan
2. Who will represent India in the women's single category in Badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
a) Saina Nehwal
b) Neha Pandit
c) PV Sindhu
d) Tanvi Lad
Ans: c) PV Sindhu
3. 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
Ans : d) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
4. 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
Ans : c) Jyothi Surekha Vennam
5. Who secured a Paris Olympics quota in Sailing in Hyeres, France?
a) Vishnu Saravanan
b) Nethra Kumanan
c) Arvind Singh
d) R Sukumaran
Ans : b) Nethra Kumanan
6. 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
Ans : A) Jean-Georges Noverre
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7. 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
Ans : d) Uttar Pradesh
8. Which countries are members of the SCO?
Ans: Eight countries are full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) :
India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan;
9. Who is the Defence Secretary of India?
a) Ajit Doval
b) Giridhar Aramane
c) Rajnath Singh
d) General Anil Chauhan
Ans : b) Giridhar Aramane
10. 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
Ans: a) Kerala
11. Who became the only Indian weightlifter to qualify for the Paris Olympics?
Answer: Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
Details: Indian weightlifter Mirabi Chanu qualified for the Paris Summer Olympics 2024 despite finishing 12th in the 49 kg category. She is the only Indian weightlifter to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
12. Who inaugurated the helicopter service to the Adi Kailash and Om Parvat peaks from the Naini Saini Airport in Uttarakhand?
Answer: Ashish Mishra
Details: A helicopter service to the Adi Kailash and the Om Parvat peaks from the Naini Saini Airport in this Uttarakhand district was launched on Monday 01 April. The service was launched by Joint Magistrate Ashish Mishra.
13. Where did the International Torch Campaign commence, aimed at promoting Indian regional cinema globally?
Answer: New Delhi
Details: The "International Torch Campaign" launched by the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) Trust marks a significant endeavour for the global cinema community. Initiated by JIFF's Founder Director, Hanu Roj, the campaign commenced at the India International Centre in New Delhi on 28th March 2024. In this event participated of 300 filmmakers from India and abroad, including prominent figures from all over the world.
14. Which Indian chess grandmaster will become the second youngest player to compete at the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament?
Answer: Gukesh D
Details: The 17-year-old Gukesh is only bettered by American chess legend Bobby Fischer, who took part in the 1959 Candidates tournament when he was just 16.
15. With which country did India conduct the bilateral tri-service HADR amphibious exercise, Tiger Triumph?
Answer: United States
Details: In consonance with the established partnership between India and the US, a bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise between both countries, Tiger Triumph – 24, is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from 18 to 31 Mar 2024.
16. Who became the first wicket-keeper in T20 history to achieve 300 dismissals?
MAnswer: S Dhoni
Details: MS Dhoni became the first wicketkeeper to record 300 T20 dismissals during Chennai Super Kings' clash against Delhi Capitals. Dhoni has pouched 213 catches and effected 87 stumpings in the format since debut in 2006.
17. Which actor recently inaugurated a food truck specially dedicated to the transgender community in Chandigarh?
Answer: Ayushmann Khurrana
Details: The actor ctor Ayushmann Khurrana inaugurated a food truck he invested in, dedicated to the transgender community, in Chandigarh's Zirakpur. Named 'Sweekar', the food truck highlights the importance of empowerment and societal acceptance of the community.
18. Which Indian wrestler withdrew from the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek?
Answer: Antim Panghal
Details: Ace Indian wrestler Antim Panghal has decided to skip the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 starting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on April 11. Antim Panghal obtained a Paris 2024 Olympic wrestling quota for India in the women's 53kg with a bronze medal at the World Championships last year.
19. Who was honoured with the ENBA Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the Indian television news landscape?
Answer: Vineet Jain
Details: Vineet Jain, Managing Director of The Times Group, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement award 2023 by the exchange4media News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA) for his "immeasurable contributions to the Indian television news landscape".
20. Who felicitated the winners of the National Poker Series?
Answer: Yuvraj Singh
Details: Legendary India cricketer Yuvraj Singh felicitated the winners of National Poker Series at a gala award ceremony. The National Poker Series is India's biggest poker event hosted on PokerBaazi and saw 2.3 lakh participants for a prize pool of Rs 62.5+ crore.
21. Which date is World Intellectual Property Day celebrated annually?
A) April 1
B) April 26
C) May 15
D) June 10
Ans: B) April 26
22. 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
Answer: c) Kotak Mahindra Bank
23. 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”
Answer: c) “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know”
24. Who directed the film “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know”?
a) Suraj Thakur
b) Manoj V
c) Chidananda S Naik
d) Abhishek Kadam
Ans : c) Chidananda S Naik
25. Which date do we celebrate World Book and Copyright Day?
A) April 15
B) April 23
C) May 1
D) June 8
Answer: B) April 23
26. Which city holds the title of World Book Capital for 2024?
A) Paris
B) Tokyo
C) Strasbourg
D) New York
Answer: C) Strasbourg
27. 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
Ans: c) TBRL, Chandigarh
28. 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
Answer: B) 73rd Amendment Act
29. Who became the youngest player of chess ever to win the FIDE Candidates
tournament?
a) Viswanathan Anand
b) Garry Kasparov
c) Hikaru Nakamura
d) Dommaraju Gukesh
Ans : d) Dommaraju Gukesh
30. Which day is celebrated as World Earth Day?
A) 21 August
B) 22 April
C) 21 December
D) 22 May
Ans: B) 22 April
31. What was the theme of World Earth Day 2024?
A) End Plastic Pollution
B) Ecosystem Restoration
C) Time for Nature
D) Planet vs. Plastics
Ans : D) Planet vs. Plastics
32. 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)
Ans: b) People’s National Congress (PNC)
33. 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
Ans : d) All of the above
34. 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
Ans: a) 50 kg
35. Who secured India’s first Paris Olympics quota in rowing?
a) Balraj Panwar
b) ViSuraj Phogat
c) Rajesh Malik
d) Dinesh Hooda
Ans : a) Balraj Panwar
36. Which award was conferred posthumously to Bindeshwar Pathak?
a) Padma Bhushan
b) Padma Shri
c) Padma Vibhushan
d) None of the above
Ans: c) Padma Vibhushan
37. 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
Ans: c) Padma Vibhushan
38. 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
Ans: b) Voting for the Lok Sabha members
39. 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
Answer: b) Indigenous propulsion system
40. Who is the chairman of DRDO?
a) Rajnath Singh
b) Samir V Kamat
c) Narendra Modi
d) Bipin Rawat
Answer: b) Samir V Kamat
41. Who became the first Indian in 42 years to progress to the main draw of the Monte-Carlo Masters?
Answer: Sumit Nagal
Details: Sumit Nagal became the first Indian to enter the Monte Carlo Masters singles main draw in 42 years, beating Facundo Diaz Acosta of Argentina in a three-setter in the final qualifying round in Monte Carlo on Sunday April 07.
42. Who has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Ireland?
Answer: Simon Harris
Details: Ireland’s parliament has elected Simon Harris as the country’s new and youngest-ever prime minister, to succeed Leo Varadkar following his surprising resignation last month.
43. Who became the first Indian player and sixth overall to complete 250 wins in T20 cricket?
Answer: Rohit Sharma
Details: Rohit Sharma had a memorable outing during the match against Delhi Capitals with Mumbai Indians winning at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, April 7.
44. For which mission the ISRO team was awarded the prestigious 'John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award was presented to?
Answer: Chandrayaan-3 mission
Details: India's Chandrayaan-3 mission team was recently awarded the prestigious space scholar John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award 2024 (John L. 'Jack' Swigert Jr. Award). The award is named by NASA in honour of John L. It is named after 'Jack' Swigert Jr. who flew on the Apollo 13 mission.
45. Who became the first player in the history of the IPL to take 100 catches?
Answer: Ravindra Jadeja
Details: Ravindra Jadeja becomes 1st player to score 1000 runs, take 100 wickets and catch each in IPL history
46. Which organisation announced the introduction of India's inaugural sub-metre resolution earth observation satellite, TSAT-1A?
MAnswer: Tata Advanced Systems
Details: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) announced the successful deployment in space of its sub-metre resolution optical satellite, TSAT-1A, by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite was placed in space as part of the Bandwagon-1 mission and was launched from Kennedy Space centre, Florida, U.S., at 11:16 p.m. UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) on April 7.
47. Who took charge as the Indian women's hockey team coach?
Answer: Harendra Singh
Details: Harendra Singh, who has had previous stints as the head coach of the Indian men's and women's teams, takes charge of the Indian women's hockey team after Janneke Schopman was sacked by Hockey India.
48. Where did FSSAI launch an awareness campaign to test the quality of food products in major markets in the city?
Answer: Delhi
Details: Kicking off from the popular Khan Market and INA Market of Delhi on April 8, 2024, the awareness campaign will focus particularly on the detection and mitigation of pesticide residue and contaminants in food products.
49. Where was the 'Sagar Kavach' exercise organised recently?
Answer: Lakshadweep
Details: Recently, a two-day 'Sagar Kavach' exercise was organised in the Lakshadweep islands. All maritime security agencies including Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Marine Police, Fisheries, Customs and other security agencies participated in the exercise.
50. Who won Best Actress at the Oniros Film Awards?
Answer: Mrunal Thakur
Details: Mrunal Thakur has once again proven her mettle in the world of cinema by bagging the prestigious Best Actress award at The Oniros Film Awards, held in New York City. Her stellar portrayal in the acclaimed film “Hi Nanna” has not only captivated audiences but also garnered critical acclaim, leading to multiple wins for the film at the event.
51. 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
Ans: b) Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh
52. 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
Answer: a) Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
53. 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
Answer: b) Wearable structures that enhance human strength
54. 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
Answer: c) British government
55. 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
Ans : c) Gunjan Agarwal and Sanjana Philo Chacko
56. Who secured the first position in the Civil Services Examination, in 2023?
a) Animesh Pradhan
b) Aditya Srivastava
c) Donuru Ananya Reddy
d) P K Sidharth Ramkumar
Ans : b) Aditya Srivastava
57. What is India’s revised GDP growth projection for the financial year 2024-25,
according to the IMF forecast for April 20204?
a) 6.5 percent
b) 6.8 percent
c) 7.0 percent
d) 6.2 percent
Ans: b) 6.8 percent
58. 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) Counterterrorism challenges
d) Space exploration
Ans: c) Counterterrorism challenges
59. In which city were the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 held?
a) New Delhi, India
b) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
c) Beijing, China
d) Tokyo, Japan
Ans : b) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
60. 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
Answer: C. Population collapse
61. 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
Ans: b) Greece
62. 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
Answer: A) April 13, 1919
62. Where did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre take place?
A) Delhi
B) Lahore
C) Amritsar
D) Kolkata
Answer: C) Amritsar
63. 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
Answer: B) General Dyer
64. 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
Answer: A) April 14, 1891
65. 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
Answer: A) Architect of the Indian Constitution
66. Who is commemorated on World Quantum Day?
a) Albert Einstein
b) Max Planck
c) Niels Bohr
d) Werner Heisenberg
Ans : b) Max Planck
67. 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
Ans: c) He introduced the concept of quantized energy
68. 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
Ans: c) Pokhran Field Firing Range (PFFR), Rajasthan
69. 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
Ans: A. Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate in Damascus
70. 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
Ans: C) At the end of Ramadan
71. Which team won the Indian Super League?
Answer: Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Mumbai City FC 2-1 to clinch its maiden Indian Super League (ISL) Winners Shield at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
72. What is the name of Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha election?
Answer: Sankalp Patra
Details: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the ‘Sankalpa patra’ of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. With a list of ‘Modi ki guarantees’, the poll manifesto gives a roadmap for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ in 2027.
73. Which team set a new record for the most sixes scored in a single innings in the IPL?
Answer: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Details: Sunrisers Hyderabad broke the record for the most sixes hit by a team in an innings in the IPL during the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 15 Monday.
74. Which Indian airport has been listed as one of the top 10 busiest airports in the world by the Airports Council International World?
Answer: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Details: The Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi was among the top 10 busiest airports in the world, according to new rankings by the Airports Council International (ACI). Catering to 72.2 million passengers in the year 2023, the IGI airport was ranked number 10 on the list.
75. Which stadium became the first Indian venue with hybrid pitch technology?
Answer: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
Details: The HPCA stadium in Himachal Pradesh has installed a new type of pitch that is the first of its kind to be approved by the BCCI. The hybrid pitch was installed by a company called SISGrass, which is based in the Netherlands.
76. Which financial company has collaborated with BlackRock to establish a 50:50 joint venture to focus on undertaking wealth management activities?
Answer: Jio Financial Services
Details: Jio Financial Services Ltd on Monday (April 15) said it has entered into an agreement with BlackRock Inc and BlackRock Advisors Singapore Pte Ltd to establish a 50:50 joint venture. The joint venture will focus on undertaking wealth management activities, including the incorporation of a wealth management company, as well as the subsequent establishment of a brokerage company in India.
77. Which mobile application did the Election Commission launch to help persons with disabilities cast their vote during the upcoming Lok Sabha election?
Answer: Saksham
Details: The Election Commission has launched a mobile app “Saksham” to help persons with disabilities (PwD) in casting their vote during the Lok Sabha election. The Saksham App, developed by the commission, provides various services from registering voters with disabilities to making wheelchairs available for them on election day, Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala) Sanjay Kaul has said.
78. Who has been appointed as the CEO of BharatPe?
Answer: Nalin Negi
Details: BharatPe, the fintech company that has been making waves in the Indian payments landscape, has officially elevated Nalin Negi as its chief executive officer.
79. Which public sector firm received the tender for 97 made-in-India LCA Mark 1A fighter jets?
Answer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Details: In the largest-ever order for indigenous military hardware placed by the Indian govt, a Rs 65,000 crore tender has been issued by the Defence Ministry to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for made-in-India 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets.
80. Which airline's mobile app won gold at the 11th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards?
Answer: Air India
Details: Air India has won top honours for its mobile app in the 11th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards announced recently. The innovative and customer-friendly Air India mobile app offering seamless guest experience bagged the Gold Stevie award for Innovation in General Utility Apps across the Asia Pacific region.
81. 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
Ans: b) 20th
82. 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
Ans: c) Geography, History, Modern Languages
83. 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
Ans: C) Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail
84. 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)
Ans : B) Electronics Corporation of India(ECIL) and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL)
85. 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
Answer: a) Dustlik Joint Military Exercise
86. When is World Homoeopathy Day observed annually?
a) April 1st
b) April 10th
c) May 5th
d) June 15th
Ans: b) April 10th
87. Who is honored on World Homoeopathy Day?
a) Dr. Albert Einstein
b) Dr. Samuel Hahnemann
c) Dr. Louis Pasteur
d) Dr. Sigmund Freud
Ans : b) Dr. Samuel Hahnemann
88. Who was honoured 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
Ans : b) ISRO Chandrayaan-3 mission team
89. Who became Ireland’s youngest prime minister on April 9, 2024?
a) Leo Varadkar
b) Simon Harris
c) Micheal Martin
d) Michael McGrath
Ans: b) Simon Harris
90. 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
Answer: a) Khavda, Gujarat
91. Who recently became the youngest chess player in history to win a Candidates Tournament?
Answer: Dommaraju Gukesh
Details: Dommaraju Gukesh, a 17-year-old Indian grandmaster, made history. He won the Candidates Tournament in Toronto, held to select the challenger for the World Chess Championship in the classical time control. With that achievement, he became the youngest player ever to qualify for the title match.
92. For which constituency did Home Minister Amit Shah file his nomination for the 18th Lok Sabha polls?
Answer: Gandhinagar
Details: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday, Apr 19 submitted his nomination papers for the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat at Gujrat, where he is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate.
93. Which former Indian cricketer will be honoured with the 'Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar' in San Jose, California?
Answer: Sunil Gavaskar
Details: It's been almost 37 years since he retired from the game, but Sunil Gavaskar continues to get tremendous recognition both in India and abroad. The cricket legend, who first stormed the cricketing world with a magnificent show with the bat in his debut series against the West Indies in 1971, has a massive fan following across the cricketing world and beyond.
94. Who was announced as the chief of naval staff?
Answer: Dinesh K Tripathi
Details: The Centre has announced the appointment of Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi as the upcoming Chief of the Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral R Hari Kumar upon his retirement. Mr. Tripathi, born on May 15, 1964, is set to assume office on April 30, bringing with him a distinguished career spanning nearly 39 years within the Indian Navy.
95. Which city has got Asia's first space domain awareness centre?
Answer: Bengaluru
Details: Bengaluru has become home to Asia's first dedicated command and control centre for space domain awareness. The state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated Friday, Apr 19, at the newly opened global headquarters of Digantara, a space situational awareness (SSA) company.
96. Who has been hired by OpenAI as its first employee in India?
Answer: Pragya Misra
Details: ChatGPT marker OpenAI hired Pragya Misra as its first employee in India. This makes her the first Indian hired for the company.
97. Who inaugurated the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvana Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam?
Answer: Narendra Modi
Details: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2550th Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvan Mahotsav on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
98. Which veteran Bollywood actor was recently conferred with the Padma Bhushan?
Answer: Mithun Chakraborty
Details: Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was conferred with the country's third-highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan, by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, Apr 22.
99. Who became the first South Indian artist to perform at Coachella?
Answer: Sid Sriram
Details: Sid Sriram became the first South Indian to perform at Coachella 2024. He ended his set with Thiruppugazh, an anthology of Tamil religious songs dedicated to Lord Murugan.
100. What is the name of the Iranian fishing vessel which was recently rescued by the Indian Navy from pirates?
Answer: Al Kambar
Details: The Indian Navy rescued the Iranian fishing vessel Al Kambar and its 23 Pakistani crew members from armed pirates in the Indian Ocean under Operation Sankalp. INS Sumedha and INS Trishul conducted the operation, lasting over 12 hours, about 90 nautical miles southwest of Socotra. The vessel is undergoing checks for seaworthiness. The Socotra Archipelago, near the Gulf of Aden, is under Yemen’s jurisdiction.
101. Which bank recently announced an ex-gratia payment of around Rs 1,500 crore to its staff?
Answer: HDFC Bank
Details: In the wake of remarkable performance in the fourth quarter of FY24, HDFC Bank has announced an ex-gratia payment totaling approximately Rs 1,500 crore to its workforce.
102. Which event marks the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2081?
a) Ugadi
b) Gudi Padwa
c) Chaitra Sukladi
d) Cheti Chand
Answer: c) Chaitra Sukladi
103. In which states is Ugadi celebrated as New Year’s Day?
a) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka
b) Maharashtra
c) Punjab
d) Manipur
Answer: a) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka
104. 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
Answer: a) A decorated pole
105. Which community celebrates Cheti Chand as their New Year?
a) Bengali
b) Sindhi
c) Punjabi
d) Gujarati
Answer: b) Sindhi
106. 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
Answer: c) Sumit Nagal
107. 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”
Ans: B) “My Health, My Right”
108. When is World Health Day celebrated annually?
A) March 8th
B) April 7th
C) May 1st
D) June 15th
Ans: B) April 7th
109. 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
Ans: b) From April 1, 2024
110. 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
Ans: b) Generate new ideas and reforms for Jointness and Integration efforts
111. 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
Ans : d) General Anil Chauhan
112. 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
Ans: b) Bilquis Mir
113. 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
Ans: c) Maintained it
114. 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
Ans: c) The rate at which banks borrow funds from the RBI
115. What new functionality will the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) enable through Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
a) Money withdrawal
b) Money transfer
c) Cash deposits
d) Currency exchange
Ans: c) Cash deposits
116. Where was the test flight of Agni-Prime conducted by SFC and DRDO in April 2024?
a) Pokharan, Rajasthan
b) ISRO SHAR Center
c) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
d) Chandipur Test Range
Ans : c) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
117. 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)
Ans : b) Panguni (March-April)
118. When is the International Day of Conscience celebrated?
A) April 1st
B) April 5th
C) May 10th
D) June 15th
Ans: B) April 5th
119. 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)
Ans: b) Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)
120. What is the average time difference between an Earth-based clock and a
the 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.
Ans : (d) An Earth-based clock would lose 58.7 microseconds.
121. What does UPI stand for?
A) Unified Payment Interface
B) Unified Payments Integration
C) United Payment Interface
D) Ultrafast Payment Integration
Answer: A) Unified Payment Interface
122. 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
Answer: B) Person-to-merchant transactions
123. 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
Answer: A) NexCAR19
124. 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
Answer: B) Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy
125. 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
Ans : a) Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
126. What is the Chinese name for Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Zangnan
b) Xizang
c) Beijing
d) Shanghai
Ans: a) Zangnan
127. 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
Ans: c) Exercise Gagan Shakti
128. 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
Ans: b) Dornier 228
129. 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
Ans : B) Mirabai Chanu
130. What is the name of the disputed Island situated in the Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka?
A) Andaman Islands
B) Katchatheevu Island
C) Lakshadweep
D) Maldives
Answer: B) Katchatheevu Island
131. 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
Ans: b) Oldest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 title
132. 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
Ans : a) April 1, 1935
133. 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
Ans: a) Imperial Bank of India
134. 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
Ans: c) Hilton Young Commission
135. Where is the headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) located?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai
Ans: b) Mumbai
136. Who won Senegal’s presidential election recently?
a) Macky Sall
b) Amadou Ba
c) Ousmane Sonko
d) Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Answer: d) Bassirou Diomaye Faye
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