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2nd Week of August 2024: Current Affairs Quiz
1. In which country is the title “Allergy Capital of the World” commonly attributed?
A. United States
B. Germany
C. Australia
D. Japan
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Answer: c) Australia
2. According to the World Trade Statistical Review (WTSR) 2023, which position did India hold in global agriculture exports in 2023?
A. 6th
B. 7th
C. 8th
D. 9th
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Answer: c) 8th
3. In the World Trade Statistical Review (WTSR) 2023, which position did India hold in merchandise exports?
A. 16th
B. 17th
C. 18th
D. 19th
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Answer: c) 18th
4. Which country was ranked 1st in merchandise exports in the World Trade Statistical Review (WTSR) 2022?
A. United States
B. China
C. Germany
D. Japan
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Answer: b) China
5. According to the WTSR 2023, India was ranked 7th in which type of exports?
A. Agriculture Exports
B. Merchandise Exports
C. Services Exports
D. Industrial Exports
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Answer: c) Services Exports
6. As per the WTSR 2023, which countries were the top three merchandise exporters in 2022?
A. USA, Germany, and Japan
B. China, USA, and Germany
C. China, USA, and Japan
D. USA, Germany, and South Korea
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Answer: b) China, USA, and Germany
7. What class of submarine is INS Shalki?
A. Scorpène-class
B. Kalvari-class
C. Shishumar-class
D. Arihant-class
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Answer: c) Shishumar-class
8. Which company was responsible for constructing INS Shalki?
A. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
C. Mazgaon Dock Limited
D. Cochin Shipyard Limited
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Answer: c) Mazgaon Dock Limited
9. Which organization published the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 Report?
A. United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
B. World Economic Forum (WEF)
C. International Air Transport Association (IATA)
D. World Bank
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Answer: b) World Economic Forum (WEF)
10. What is India’s rank according to the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 Report?
A. 36th
B. 39th
C. 42nd
D. 45th
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Answer: b) 39th
11. Which two countries were involved in the Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX)?
A. India and China
B. Russia and Japan
C. India and Russia
D. India and the United States
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Correct Answer: C) India and Russia
12. Which rank does India hold in terms of fish and aquaculture production globally?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
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Correct Answer: C) 3rd
13. Who has been selected as the Prime Mission Pilot for the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS?
A. Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
B. Shubhanshu Shukla
C. Sunita Williams
D. Rakesh Sharma
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Correct Answer: B) Shubhanshu Shukla
14. For the Axiom-4 mission, who is the designated Backup Mission Pilot?
A. Shubhanshu Shukla
B. Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
C. Kalpana Chawla
D. Rajiv Kumar
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Correct Answer: B) Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
15. Which country is the largest producer of aluminium in the world?
A. India
B. Australia
C. China
D. Russia
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Correct Answer: C) China
16. India ranks as which largest producer of iron ore globally?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
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Correct Answer: D) 4th
17. Which state in India is the largest producer of aluminium ore and iron ore?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Odisha
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C) Odisha
18. Rajasthan is known for having the highest share of production in which mineral in India?
A. Aluminium
B. Iron Ore
C. Limestone
D. Copper
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Correct Answer: C) Limestone
19. Which country is the largest producer of iron ore globally?
A. India
B. Brazil
C. Australia
D. China
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Correct Answer: C) Australia
20. What is India’s global ranking in limestone production?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
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Correct Answer: C) 3rd
21. Which Indian organizations have been cleared to produce the Astra Missile?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
C. Indian Army and Indian Navy
D. National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) and Indian Air Force (IAF)
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Correct Answer: B) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics
Limited (BDL)
22. When was AstroSat launched?
A. 2010
B. 2012
C. 2015
D. 2018
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Correct Answer: C) 2015
23. What is AstroSat known for being?
A. India’s first lunar mission
B. India’s first space station
C. India’s first dedicated space observatory
D. India’s first Mars mission
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Correct Answer: C) India’s first dedicated space observatory
24. What is the primary objective of AstroSat?
A. To study the surface of Mars
B. To monitor climate change on Earth
C. To study celestial sources in X-ray, optical, and UV spectral bands simultaneously
D. To communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations
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Correct Answer: C) To study celestial sources in X-ray, optical, and UV spectral bands simultaneously
25. Yamini Krishnamurthy was renowned for her contributions in which classical dance form?
A. Kathak
B. Odissi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Kuchipudi
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Correct Answer: C) Bharatanatyam
26. Which country is the largest producer of pulses in the world?
A. Brazil
B. China
C. India
D. USA
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Correct Answer: C) India
27. Which of the following states is the largest producer of pulses in India?
A. Rajasthan
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh
28. What does AMRUT stand for?
A. Atal Mission for Urban Renewal and Transformation
B. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
C. Atal Mission for Regional Urban Development
D. Atal Mission for Rural and Urban Transformation
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Correct Answer: B) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
29. In which year was the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) launched?
A. 2012
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2016
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Correct Answer: C) 2015
30. What is the total estimated outlay for the AMRUT scheme?
A. Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore
B. Rs 2.50 Lakh Crore
C. Rs 2.99 Lakh Crore
D. Rs 3.5 Lakh Crore
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Correct Answer: C) Rs 2.99 Lakh Crore
31. What is the primary focus of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)?
A. Reducing Carbon Emissions
B. Enhancing Digital Technology
C. Tackling Human Suffering Caused by Malnutrition
D. Promoting Space Exploration
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Correct Answer: C) Tackling Human Suffering Caused by Malnutrition
32. In which year was the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) launched?
A. 1999
B. 2002
C. 2005
D. 2010
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Correct Answer: B) 2002
33. Where is the headquarters of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) located?
A. New York, USA
B. London, UK
C. Geneva, Switzerland
D. Paris, France
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Correct Answer: C) Geneva, Switzerland
34. Which organization is responsible for organizing the “VIRAASAT” exhibition?
A. Ministry of Culture
B. National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd.
C. Indian Council for Cultural Relations
D. Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms
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Correct Answer: B) National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd.
35. Who is the current Minister of Textiles mentioned in the context of the “VIRAASAT” exhibition?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Smriti Irani
C. Giriraj Singh
D. Piyush Goyal
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Correct Answer: C) Giriraj Singh
36. When was the first National Handloom Day celebrated?
A. 7th August 2010
B. 7th August 2015
C. 15th August 2015
D. 7th August 2020
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Correct Answer: B) 7th August 2015
37. What historical event coincides with the date of National Handloom Day?
A. Launch of the Indian Independence Movement
B. Launch of the Swadeshi Movement
C. Establishment of the United Nations
D. Independence of India
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Correct Answer: B) Launch of the Swadeshi Movement
38. In which city was the 1st National Handloom Day held?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Bangalore
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Correct Answer: B) Chennai
39. Which company developed the C-130J Hercules?
A. Boeing
B. Airbus
C. Lockheed Martin
D. Northrop Grumman
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Correct Answer: C) Lockheed Martin
40. Which city has been recognized as a World Craft City (WCC) by the World Crafts Council in 2024?
A. Jaipur
B. Srinagar
C. Varanasi
D. Mumbai
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Correct Answer: B) Srinagar
41. Which country is the largest producer of copper in the world?
A. Peru
B. Australia
C. Chile
D. China
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Correct Answer: C) Chile
42. What percentage of global copper production does Chile account for?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 23%
D. 30%
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Correct Answer: C) 23%
43. Which initiative is aimed at promoting cotton in India?
A. Swadeshi Cotton Project
B. Kasturi Cotton Bharat
C. Indian Cotton Revival
D. Bharat Cotton Campaign
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Correct Answer: B) Kasturi Cotton Bharat
44. Who is responsible for implementing the Kasturi Cotton Bharat initiative?
A. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
B. Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)
C. Textile Research Association (TRA)
D. Indian Cotton Board
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Correct Answer: B) Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)
45. What is the main goal of the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework?
A. To increase international trade
B. To create a Developed India by recognizing and rewarding excellence in quality and innovation
C. To reduce government spending
D. To promote tourism
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Correct Answer: B) To create a Developed India by recognizing and rewarding excellence in quality and innovation
46. Under which pillars is the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework categorized?
A. Education, Health, Infrastructure, and Economy
B. Education, Health, Prosperity, and Governance
C. Health, Governance, Culture, and Technology
D. Education, Agriculture, Industry, and Environment
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Correct Answer: B) Education, Health, Prosperity, and Governance
47. Which pillar of the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework is not currently included in the present rankings?
A. Shiksha (Education)
B. Swasthya (Health)
C. Samriddhi (Prosperity)
D. Sushasan (Governance)
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Correct Answer: D) Sushasan (Governance)
48. In the Shiksha rankings, which state leads with the highest number of accreditations, assessments, and ratings?
A. Delhi
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
49. Which Union Territory ranks prominently in the Shiksha rankings of the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework?
A. Chandigarh
B. Lakshadweep
C. Delhi
D. Puducherry
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Correct Answer: C) Delhi
50. In which year was the Quality Council of India (QCI) established?
A. 1990
B. 1996
C. 2000
D. 2005
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Correct Answer: B) 1996
51. What is India’s installed renewable energy capacity projected to be by 2024?
A. 180 GW
B. 203.1 GW
C. 220 GW
D. 250 GW
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Correct Answer: B) 203.1 GW
52. What is India’s global ranking in renewable energy capacity as 2024?
A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 5th
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Correct Answer: C) 4th
53. What is the maximum percentage of foreign direct investment permitted in India’s renewable energy sector under the automatic route?
A. 49%
B. 51%
C. 75%
D. 100%
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Correct Answer: D) 100%
54. Which honor has been awarded to President Droupadi Murmu by Fiji?
A. Grand Cross of Fiji
B. Companion of the Order of Fiji
C. Medal of Fiji
D. Distinguished Service Award
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Correct Answer: B) Companion of the Order of Fiji
55. What is the proposed new name for the Waqf Act 1995 according to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024?
A. Waqf Accountability and Efficiency Act, 1995
B. United Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995
C. Comprehensive Waqf Reform Act, 1995
D. National Waqf Improvement Act, 1995
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Correct Answer: B) United Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995
56. Which act was enacted in 1913 to govern Waqfs in India?
A. Mussalman Wakf Act
B. Muslim Waqf Validating Act
C. Waqf Management Act
D. Waqf Administration Act
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Correct Answer: B) Muslim Waqf Validating Act
57. What act replaced the Muslim Waqf Validating Act in 1923?
A. Waqf Act, 1930
B. Muslim Waqf Act, 1923
C. Waqf Management Act, 1923
D. Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923
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Correct Answer: D) Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923
58. What is the role of a Mutawali in relation to Waqf properties?
A. Investor in Waqf properties
B. Supervisor of Waqf properties
C. Owner of Waqf properties
D. Legal advisor for Waqf properties
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Correct Answer: B) Supervisor of Waqf properties
59. In which year was the Central Waqf Council established?
A. 1954
B. 1964
C. 1974
D. 1984
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Correct Answer: B) 1964
60. Who chairs the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)?
A. Member of Rajya Sabha appointed by the Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B. Member of Lok Sabha appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha
C. Prime Minister of India
D. President of India
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Correct Answer: B) Member of Lok Sabha appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha
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