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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 5 March 2024
1. Which country organized the world’s first jet suit race?
a) United States
b) United Arab Emirates
c) United Kingdom
d) Australia
Answer: b) United Arab Emirates
2. What is the merger approved by the Reserve Bank of India involving Fincare Small Finance Bank Ltd.?
a) Merger with a foreign bank
b) Merger with a state-owned bank
c) Merger with a private bank
d) Merger with AU Small Finance Bank
Answer: d) Merger with AU Small Finance Bank
3. Which condition was cited as the reason behind RBI’s ban on IIFL Finance from giving gold loans?
a) Non-compliance with environmental regulations
b) Non-adherence to ethical business practices
c) Significant supervisory concerns in its gold loan portfolio
d) Involvement in money laundering activities
Answer: c) Significant supervisory concerns in its gold loan portfolio
4. What scheme was unveiled by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh during DefConnect 2024?
a) DEFEND
b) ADITI
c) INNOVATE
d) PROTECT
Answer: b) ADITI
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5. Moody’s upgraded India’s GDP growth forecast for 2024 to:
a) 6.8%
b) 7.5%
c) 6.0%
d) 8.0%
Answer: a) 6.8%
6. Which country became the first to include the right to abortion in its constitution?
a) Germany
b) France
c) Canada
d) United States
Answer: b) France
7. What was the reason behind RBI’s ban on IIFL Finance from giving gold loans?
a) High-interest rates
b) Supervisory concerns in its gold loan portfolio
c) Lack of collateral
d) Regulatory compliance issues
Answer: b) Supervisory concerns in its gold loan portfolio
8. What is the objective of the MYUVA scheme launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath?
a) To promote tourism
b) To support young entrepreneurs
c) To provide healthcare facilities
d) To improve infrastructure
Answer: b) To support young entrepreneurs
9. Which institution hosted the All India Research Scholars’ Summit 2024?
a) IIT Bombay
b) IIT Delhi
c) IIT Madras
d) IIT Kharagpur
Answer: c) IIT Madras
10. What was inaugurated by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on March 4, 2024?
a) India’s first solar power plant
b) India’s first Green Hydrogen Plant in Stainless Steel Sector
c) India’s first floating solar farm
d) India’s first wind energy project
Answer: b) India’s first Green Hydrogen Plant in Stainless Steel Sector
11. What was the reason for the marginal decline in UPI transactions in February?
a) Technical issues at multiple banks
b) Increase in transaction fees
c) Longer duration of the month
d) Decrease in the number of UPI users
Answer: a) Technical issues at multiple banks
12. Who inaugurated three new centers of the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET)?
a) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
b) Rajnath Singh
c) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
d) Narendra Modi
Answer: a) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
13. Which state achieved the milestone of issuing five crore Ayushman cards?
a) Maharashtra
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Bihar
Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh
14. What event did Prime Minister Narendra Modi witness at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu?
a) Inauguration of a new airport
b) Core Loading at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)
c) Launch of a satellite
d) Groundbreaking ceremony for a new dam
Answer: b) Core Loading at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)
15. What was the major achievement of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) celebrated on its 174th Foundation Day?
a) Completion of a new geological mapping project
b) Discovery of a new mineral deposit
c) Endorsement by UNESCO for geological heritage sites
d) Advancing geological knowledge and fostering connection with India’s geological heritage
Answer: d) Advancing geological knowledge and fostering connection with India’s geological heritage
16. What was the focus of the financial cooperation between India and Nepal?
a) Energy production
b) Cultural exchange
c) Digital payments
d) Defense collaboration
Answer: c) Digital payments
17. What day was observed as the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness?
a) March 4th
b) December 7th
c) March 5th
d) January 1st
Answer: c) March 5th
18. What is the purpose of the MYUVA scheme launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Uttar Pradesh?
a) To promote traditional arts and crafts
b) To support young entrepreneurs
c) To provide financial assistance to farmers
d) To improve healthcare infrastructure
Answer: b) To support young entrepreneurs
19. What was the financial assistance pledged by REC Limited in partnership with UNISED for education initiatives in Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh?
a) Rs. 9.91 crores
b) Rs. 1 crore
c) Rs. 50 lakhs
d) Rs. 100 crores
Answer: a) Rs. 9.91 crores
20. What does the Chakshu facility introduced by the Department of Telecommunications aim to combat?
a) Cybersecurity threats
b) Financial frauds
c) Telecom resource misuse
d) Environmental pollution
Answer: c) Telecom resource misuse