- What is the significance of April 24th in India?
- A) National Technology Day
- B) National Education Day
- C) National Sports Day
- D) National Panchayati Raj Day
- Correct Answer: D
- Explanation: National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on April 24th annually in India.
- Who has been appointed as the UN Resident Coordinator in Indonesia in 2024?
- A) Gita Sabharwal
- B) Sumit Arora
- C) Naima Khatoon
- D) Yuzvendra Chahal
- Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: Gita Sabharwal was appointed as the UN Resident Coordinator in Indonesia.
- What was the Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference’s purpose on Earth Day 2024?
- A) To promote urban sustainability
- B) To preserve tiger habitats
- C) To reduce carbon emissions
- D) To increase global trade
- Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: The conference aimed to mobilize funds to preserve tiger habitats.
- What new technology did Razorpay and Airtel Payments Bank introduce in 2024?
- A) UPI 2.0
- B) Blockchain transaction system
- C) UPI Switch
- D) Digital wallet
- Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Razorpay and Airtel Payments Bank introduced UPI Switch.
- Which Indian player announced retirement from professional squash in 2024?
- A) Saurav Ghosal
- B) Dipika Pallikal
- C) Joshna Chinappa
- D) Harinder Pal Sandhu
- Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: Saurav Ghosal announced his retirement from professional squash.
- Who became the first woman Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University in 2024?
- A) Gita Gopinath
- B) Naima Khatoon
- C) Indira Nooyi
- D) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
- Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: Naima Khatoon became the first woman Vice-Chancellor of AMU.
- What was the purpose of India’s largest Climate Clock unveiled at CSIR HQ?
- A) To track biodiversity loss
- B) To countdown to a major scientific event
- C) To raise awareness about climate change
- D) To celebrate technological advancements
- Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: The Climate Clock was unveiled to raise awareness about climate change.
- Which report discussed India’s population dynamics in 2024?
- A) World Economic Outlook
- B) Global Innovation Index
- C) World Happiness Report
- D) UNFPA Report
- Correct Answer: D
- Explanation: The UNFPA Report highlighted India’s population dynamics.
- What is the main focus of the book ‘Heavenly Islands of Goa’ released by P.S. Sreedharan Pillai?
- A) Political history of Goa
- B) Natural heritage of Goa
- C) Tourist spots in Goa
- D) Culinary delights of Goa
- Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: The book focuses on the natural heritage of Goa.
- Who won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award for the fifth time in 2024?
- A) Cristiano Ronaldo
- B) Lionel Messi
- C) Novak Djokovic
- D) LeBron James
- Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Novak Djokovic won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award for the fifth time.
- What significant defence agreement did India and Australia sign in April 2024?
- A) Nuclear submarine deal
- B) Joint cybersecurity initiative
- C) Trade in military technology
- D) Maritime surveillance pact
- Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: India and Australia signed a nuclear submarine deal.
- Which country hosted the 2024 G20 summit?
- A) India
- B) Brazil
- C) Germany
- D) Japan
- Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: India hosted the G20 summit in 2024.
- Which city was recognized as the ‘2024 Cultural Capital of the East’ by UNESCO?
- A) Kyoto
- B) Varanasi
- C) Beijing
- D) Kuala Lumpur
- Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: UNESCO named Varanasi the ‘2024 Cultural Capital of the East’.
- Who received the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Journalism?
- A) Glenn Greenwald
- B) Ronan Farrow
- C) Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
- D) Catherine Herridge
- Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy was awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Journalism.
- What milestone did the World Health Organization declare India had achieved in 2024 regarding health?
- A) Eradication of tuberculosis
- B) Elimination of malaria
- C) Polio-free status
- D) Universal healthcare coverage
- Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: WHO declared India had eliminated malaria.
- Which Indian state launched the ‘Digital Village’ initiative in 2024 to boost rural internet connectivity?
- A) Gujarat
- B) Kerala
- C) Maharashtra
- D) Odisha
- Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: Gujarat launched the ‘Digital Village’ initiative.
- What is the main goal of the ‘Blue Sky’ project launched by the European Union in 2024?
- A) To reduce air pollution
- B) To promote sustainable fishing
- C) To enhance cloud computing technologies
- D) To explore outer space
- Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: The ‘Blue Sky’ project aims to reduce air pollution.
- Which company announced a breakthrough in quantum computing technology in April 2024?
- A) Google
- B) Microsoft
- C) IBM
- D) Intel
- Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: IBM announced a breakthrough in quantum computing.
- Which novel won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 2024?
- A) “Ocean of Storms”
- B) “Shadows We Cast”
- C) “The Last Sunrise”
- D) “Time’s Witness”
- Correct Answer: B
- Explanation: “Shadows We Cast” won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction.
- Which new environmental policy did the U.S. implement regarding national parks in 2024?
- A) Plastic-free zones
- B) Carbon offset requirements for visitors
- C) Electric vehicle-only access
- D) Wildlife conservation areas
- Correct Answer: C
- Explanation: The U.S. implemented an electric vehicle-only access policy for national parks.
