Current Affairs Quiz 2024
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In which year was the Treaty of Lagos signed, establishing ECOWAS?

  • 1980
  • 1975 (correct)
  • 1970
  • 1985

    • Which country has had Observer Status in ECOWAS since 2004?

  • India (correct)
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Bangladesh

    • What is the primary mission of Mission Aspides launched by the European Union?

  • To stabilize economies in West Africa
  • To promote trade among GCC countries
  • To support military operations in Ukraine
  • To protect Red Sea vessels from Houthi attacks (correct)

    • How many members are part of ECOWAS?

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event did PM Modi inaugurate in Abu Dhabi?

    <p>The first Hindu stone temple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theme was set for the 2024 Raisina Dialogue conference?

    <p>Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries' payment platforms are being interlinked as part of PM Modi's agreements in UAE?

    <p>India and UAE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'Xiaokang' villages being built by China?

    <p>They are part of China's border defense strategy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual was awarded Padma Shri for their contribution to arts?

    <p>Usha Uthup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theme for National Voters Day, celebrated on January 25?

    <p>Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country did the Australian Open men's singles winner Jannik Sinner represent?

    <p>Italy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which award did Aitana Bonmati win at the Best FIFA Football Awards 2023?

    <p>Best Women's Player</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which date does Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas occur?

    <p>9 January</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rice variety from West Bengal has been granted a GI tag?

    <p>Kalo Nunia Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which festival will be organized in Colombo, Sri Lanka from March 1, 2024?

    <p>International Gita Mahotsav</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant historical event is Parakram Diwas commemorating?

    <p>Birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tribe from Odisha was invited as a special guest for the Republic Day parade?

    <p>Kutia Kondh tribe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant achievement did Arunachal Pradesh reach in February 2024?

    <p>Completed 100% household tap water connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leader played a significant role in establishing the Non-Aligned Movement?

    <p>Gamal Abdel Nasser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bridge has been inaugurated in Gujarat, recognized as the country's longest cable bridge?

    <p>Sudarshan Setu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred regarding Bangladesh's elections?

    <p>The Awami League party won the elections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiative does India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell ferry relate to?

    <p>Green Ferry Initiative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Treaty of Yandaboo established in 1826?

    <p>It established the current India-Myanmar border.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Lokpal?

    <p>Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of 'One Nation, One Election' refers to what?

    <p>Simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which party does the newly declared President of Taiwan belong to?

    <p>Democratic Progressive Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sweets from Uttar Pradesh received a GI tag?

    <p>Laung Lata and Lal Peda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many members are there in Bangladesh's Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament)?

    <p>350 members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height of the world's tallest Ram temple planned to be built in Perth, Australia?

    <p>721 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the Sudarshan Setu bridge inaugurated in Gujarat?

    <p>2.32 kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became the youngest Prime Minister of France?

    <p>Gabriel Attal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the largest gold reserves according to Forbes?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary function do Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) serve?

    <p>Offering short-term and medium-term agricultural loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the nodal refinancing agency for PACS?

    <p>National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Primary Agricultural Credit Societies are currently functional in the country?

    <p>65,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the UNNATI 2024 scheme?

    <p>To develop industries and generate employment in the North East Region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ministry is responsible for the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan Evam Rozgar Aadharith Jankal?

    <p>Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological advancement does Project GAIA utilize for analysis?

    <p>Generative artificial intelligence and large language models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the financial outlay for the UNNATI 2024 scheme over 10 years?

    <p>Rs. 10,000 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) formed?

    <p>1904</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fuel is used in the first and third stages of the PSLV?

    <p>Solid fuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is set to gain full member status in the Square Kilometre Array Observatory in January 2024?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anticipated start year for the Square Kilometre Array?

    <p>2027</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of the PRITHVI initiative by the Ministry of Earth Sciences?

    <p>To ease research in earth sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Einstein Probe satellite launched by China observe?

    <p>Transient phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ANEEL primarily derived from?

    <p>Thorium and High Assay Low Enriched Uranium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Samavesha project launched by I-STEM?

    <p>To connect researchers and industries with necessary facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the namesake of the ANEEL nuclear fuel technology?

    <p>Dr. Anil Kakodkar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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