CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQS

Q.1 With reference to the Surya Tilak Project at Ayodhya, consider the following statements : 1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics played a crucial role in Surya Tilak Project at Ayodhya 2. Calculation has been done for identifying calendar days of Sri ram navmi for 21 year cycle 3. CSIR was responsible for implementing opto-mechanical system at the site Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) Only 1 C) 2 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Q.2 Who among the following is the winner of the Erasmus Prize for their writings on Planetary crisis & climate change A) Amitav Ghosh B) Salman Rushdie C) Arundhati Roy D) Jhumpa Lahri Q.3 Recently the term Shakti & Shiva were in news. With reference to the following consider the following statements : 1. These are comprised of stars with varying chemical composition 2. This is due to the result of Joint collaboration between NASA & ISRO Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.4 The Groundbreaking creation known as the Legacy Survey of Space & Time (LSST) Camera, serves as the focal point of Chile’s Vera Rubin Observatory. How many Megapixels does the camera have ? A) 3300 Megapixels B) 3100 Megapixels C) 3000 Megapixels D) 3200 Megapixels Q.5 With reference to the Election Commission of India , what is KYC ? A) Know Your Customer B) Know Your Capability C) Know Your candidate D) None of the above Q.6 With reference to the Airports Council International Index, consider the following statements : 1. Indira Gandhi International Airport ranked first among the World’s busiest airports in 2023 2. The top spot was held by the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport in United States Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.7 Recently in the month of April 2024 which bank has become the 4th largest bank ? A) SBI B) PNB C) ICICI D) Axis Bank Q.8 As per Jal Jeevan Mission, Which district has secured the second position in the country in providing tap water to people’s homes ? A) Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu B) Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh C) Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh D) Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu Q.9 As part of the Earth Day Celebrations, Where has been India’s biggest climate clock has been installed ? A) Ujjain B) New Delhi C) Hyderabad D) Bengaluru Q.10 Recently in the news which new Gold Backed Currency started trading to address high Inflation concerns ? A) ZimGold B) ZiG C) Zulu D) Zingolo Framed From “Times of India & The Hindu” __by Dr Hemant Jaisingh ( Univ. Gold Medalist / 3 Times Univ Topper )

Q.1 With reference to the World Air Quality Report 2023, consider the following statements : 1. Delhi identified as the Most polluted Metropolitan area with an average PM 2.5 2.Towns having population less than 2000 has been kept out of purview in this report 3. Exposure to PM 2.5 pollution is linked to various health issues including Diabetes Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 2 B) 1 & 3 C) Only 3 D) 1,2,3 Q.2 With reference to the UNNATI 2024 Scheme , consider the following statements 1. It aims to promote Industrial development & generate employment all over the country 2. DPIIT will implement the scheme 3.Sustainable development & Skill development are the main attractions of this scheme Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 2 B) 1 & 2 C) Only 3 D) 2 & 3 Q.3 Recently in which state India’s first underwater Metro Tunnel has been inaugurated as a part of the East-West Metro Corridor Initiative ? A) Maharashtra B) Andhra Pradesh C) Kolkata D) Uttarakhand Q.4 The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women has appointed which nation to chair its 69th session on women’s rights & Gender equality in 2025 ? A) Russia B) Oman C) Saudi Arabia D) South Africa Q.5 Recently Which team won 42nd Ranji trophy in 2024 ? A) Saurashtra B) Vidarbha C) Gujarat D) Mumbai Q.6 Recently where State of Emergency has been declared after the bridge has been collapsed after it was struck by a container ship named DALI ? A) Baltimore B) Ocean city C) Annapolis D) Hagerstown Q.7 Recently India’s first integrated Oil palm Processing unit commenced operations in ______representing a significant step in the nation’s quest for self sufficiency in edible oils ? A) Arunachal Pradesh B) Uttarakhand C) Tripura D) Mizoram Q.8 What is India’s rank in Liberal Democracy Index released by the V-Dem (Varieties of democracy) ? A) 119 B) 109 C) 104 D) 123 Q.9 Recently Miss World 2024 title has been achieved by who among the following ? A) Krystyna Pyszkova B) Karolina Bielawska C) Tatana Kucharova D) None of the above Q.10 What is India’s rank in Electoral Democracy Index released by the V-Dem (Varieties of democracy) ? A) 117 B) 110 C) 111 D) 118 Framed From “Times of India & The Hindu” __by Dr Hemant Jaisingh ( Univ. Gold Medalist / 3 Times Univ Topper )

Q.1 With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah Yojana, consider the following statements : 1. It is a central sponsored scheme launched in 2024 for a period of five years 2. It envisages Financial & Technical support for the transformation of the fisheries sector Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.2 Recently who has clinched the title of Badminton Asia Team Championship title 2024 ? A) India B) Japan C) Thailand D) Malaysia Q.3 Recently NASA has launched Pace satellite to study climate change. Which among the following information has been provided by this satellite ? 1. Atmospheric Aerosols 2. Chlorophyll Mechanism 3. Sea life & their interactions Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 & 3 B) Only 3 C) 2 & 3 D) All are correct Q.4 The General Council of Sangeet Natak Academy elected ____personalities in the field of Arts during 2024 . A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 Q.5 Who among the following has been honoured with the Lata Mangeshkar Award ? A) Suresh Wadkar B) Kumar Shanu C) Sonu Nigam D) Udit Narayan Q.6 Which among the following sport has been featured in Khelo India Youth games 2023 ? A) Gatka B) Cricket C) Baseball D) Gliding Q.7 Recently who among the following has not conferred with Bharat Ratna in 2024 ? A) Karpoori Thakur B) L K Advani C) P V Narsimha Rao D) C.N.R. Rao  Q.8  Where recently India’s first state of the art Small Animal Hospital has been launched ? A) Delhi B) Hyderabad C) Mumbai D) Chennai Q.9 Under the PM Surya Ghar : Muft Bijli Yojana how many units of electricity are provided per month through Solar Power ? A) 200 units B) 300 units C) 400 Units D) 500 Units Q.10 Who among the following has won International Taste Award ? A) ITC B) Amul C) Prasuma D) Parle Framed From “Times of India & The Hindu” __by Dr Hemant Jaisingh ( Univ. Gold Medalist / 3 Times Univ Topper )

Q.1 Who among the following has been appointed as the chairman of 16th Finance Commission ? A) Rajiv Kumar B) Amitabh Kant C) Dr Arvind Panagariya D) Arvind Subramanian Q.2 With reference to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 , consider the following statements : 1. Global cooperation in a Multipolar world is the theme of the 54th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2. WEF promotes a multi stake holder governance model emphasizing a self selected coalition of multinational corporations , governments & civil society organizations 3. Its membership comprises politicians, individual scientists & Academicians from Universities & Colleges Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) 1 & 3 B) Only 2 C) 2 & 3 D) Only 1 Q.3 With reference to the theme of Republic Day 2024 , consider the following statements : 1. Viksit Bharat & Swacch Bharat is the theme of Republic Day 2024 2. French President Emmanuel Macron was the chief guest at Republic Day Parade 2024 Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Q.4 India’s first All Girls Sainik School Inaugurated at : A) Jaipur ,Rajasthan B) Siliguri , West Bengal C) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh D) Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh Q.5 Who has been honoured with MS SWAMINATHAN Award 2024 ? A) Chaudhary Charan Singh B) Prof B R Kamboj C) Thawar Chand Gehlot D) Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia Q.6 Recently Which Cricketer has been honoured with Arjuna Award 2023 ? A) Virat Kohli B) Mohammad Shami C) Jasprit Bumrah D) Mohammaed Siraj Q.7 Who authored “Sri Rama in Tamilagam- An Inseparable Bond” ? A) Sudha Murthy B) Vikram Seth C) Dr. D.K. Hari & Dr. D.K. Hema Hari D) Narayana Murthy Q.8 Who has been honoured with Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023 ? A) Chirag Shetty & Satwiksairaj Rankireddy B) Ashok Diwan & Aparna Ghosh C) Manjusha Kanwar & Kavitha Selvaraj D) Jincy Philip & Abhijeet Kunte Q.9 Which among the following language has not been classified as classical languages of India under New Education Policy ? A) Odia B) Farsi C) Sanskrit D) Dogri Q.10 Which state topped Swacch Survekshan Award 2024 in category of Cleanliness? A) Indore & Surat B) Uttar Pradesh & Maharashtra C) Indore & Maharashtra D) Uttar Pradesh & Surat Framed From “Times of India & The Hindu” __by Dr Hemant Jaisingh ( Univ. Gold Medalist / 3 Times Univ Topper )