50 Current Affairs 2024 MCQs – Competitive Exams | Part 2

51. Recently, Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways has officially launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP). Which of the following organizations/centres will act as the nodal entity for GTTP?

A. Indian Ports Association (IPA), New Delhi
B. Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), Mumbai
C. Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Pune
D. National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS), Gurugram

52. Recently, who among the following has received the prestigious National Geoscience Awards 2023 under the category of “National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement”?

A. Dr. Ashutosh Pandey
B. Dr. Harsh Kumar Verma
C. Prof. Vikram Vishal
D. Prof. Dhiraj Mohan Banerjee

53. Recently, which of the following organizations has signed a pact with Uzbekistan's Chamber of Accounts in Tashkent to enhance collaboration and exchange of expertise in the field of auditing?

A. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
B. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
C. National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
D. National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)

54. Recently, Indian army has organized a formal interaction with senior veteran officers to strengthen coordination with them in strategic vision of nation building. What was the name of this event?

A. Shakti Sankalp 1.0
B. Shaurya Sampravah 1.0
C. Vijay Vichar 1.0
D. Pragati Path 1.0

55. Recently, which of the following villages has become the first village in Maharashtra to be electrified 100 per cent by solar power?

A. Shindewadi
B. Manyachiwadi
C. Dhebewadi
D. Chinchani

56. Recently, Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (UP), has announced the launch of “Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Yojana”. This scheme aims to prepare 1 lakh young entrepreneurs every year by providing interest-free loans for projects of up to how much rupees?

A. Rs 2 lakh
B. Rs 3 lakh
C. Rs 5 lakh
D. Rs 7 lakh

57. Recently, the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) has successfully obtained the prestigious ‘Oeko-Tex certification’ for its ‘Eri Silk’, directly from which of the following countries?

A. Germany
B. Philippines
C. Vietnam
D. Japan

58. Recently, which of the following airports has become the first airport in India to achieve the status of “Net Zero Carbon Emission” (NZCE) (Level 5 certification) under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program of Airport Council International (ACI)?

A. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad
D. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Delhi

59. Recently, Odisha Government in partnership with which of the following companies has launched a new portal and an App called GCMS (Government Consumer Management System)?

A. Reliance Power Limited
B. Tata Power Limited
C. NTPC Limited
D. Adani Energy Solutions Limited

60. Recently, Union Minister Rajnath Singh has released a commemorative coin to mark the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Kalaignar Muthuvel Karunanidhi. What is the denomination of the coin?

A. Rs. 50
B. Rs. 100
C. Rs. 200
D. Rs. 250

61. Recently, “JAL VIDYUT DPR” portal has been launched for monitoring survey and investigation activities of Hydro Electric projects and pumped storage projects (PSPs). It is developed by which of the following organizations?

A. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
B. NTPC Limited
C. Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
D. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

62. Recently, Union Minister of Power has launched ‘Portal for Online monitoring of Projects – Thermal (PROMPT)’. What is the aim of this portal?

A. To promote renewable energy adoption in rural areas
B. To monitor financial investments in thermal power projects
C. To assess the environmental impact of thermal power plants
D. To facilitate real-time tracking and analysis of thermal power projects

63. Recently, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi has launched a pilot for transformation of 60 Fair Price Shops into Jan Poshan Kendra in four states. Identify which state is not one among them?

A. Telangana
B. Rajasthan
C. Haryana
D. Uttar Pradesh

64. Recently, two significant digital platforms have been launched by Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers —the “IP Online Portal” and “Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring System (ADRMS) software”. ADRMS software is developed as part of ___________.

A. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
B. Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI)
C. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
D. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)

65. As per recent information, India’s first Constitution Museum, named “The Constitution Academy and The Rights & Freedoms Museum”, is set to be inaugurated by which of the following universities?

A. Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida
B. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
C. OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat
D. Graphic Era University, Dehradun

66. Recently, who among the following has been appointed as chef de mission of Indian contingent at upcoming Paris Paralympics?

A. Arunima Sinha
B. Satya Prakash Sangwan
C. Praveen Kumar
D. Anurag Thakur

67. Recently, who among the following has been recognized as top central banker globally for the second straight year by US-based Global Finance magazine (New York)?

A. Andrew Bailey
B. Jerome Powell
C. Shaktikanta Das
D. Tiff Macklem

68. Recently, which of the following states/UTs has introduced a new initiative named ‘Rattierer Saathi – Helpers of the Night', aimed at enhancing safety for women working night shifts?

A. Delhi
B. Odisha
C. West Bengal
D. Bihar

69. Recently, which of the following airports has become the 1st airport in Asia to receive the Airports Council International’s (ACI) highest Level 5 accreditation?

A. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Delhi
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) Ahmedabad
C. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai
D. Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru

70. Recently, which of the following states has become the third in the country after Bihar and Kerala to announce menstrual leave for working women in both public and private sectors?

A. Manipur
B. Odisha
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Telangana

71. Recently, UN General Assembly has officially launched a new data-driven “Multidimensional Vulnerability” Index. What is the primary purpose of this index?

A. To address food insecurity and hunger in vulnerable regions
B. To assist small island states and developing nations gain access to low-interest financing
C. To facilitate international collaborations on health crises
D. To build new educational programs in underserved communities

72. As per recent information, 4.5 generation plus Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 2 fighter jets are scheduled to start flying by March 2026, with full-scale production expected to begin by 2029. It is currently under development by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and which of the following companies?

A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
B. Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)
C. Mahindra Aerospace Private Limited
D. BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited

73. Recently, which of the following countries has topped the medal tally at 2024 Summer Olympics that has taken place in Paris, France?

A. China
B. Japan
C. United States of America (USA)
D. Australia

74. Recently, Lok Sabha speaker has named the constituents of six new Parliamentary Committees including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) which examines government expenditure. Who among the following has been appointed as the chairperson of PAC?

A. Baijyant Panda
B. Ganesh Singh
C. Dr Faggan Singh Kulaste
D. KC Venugopal

75. Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for development of New Civil Enclave at which of the following airports in West Bengal with an estimated cost of Rs.1549 crore?

A. Behala Airport
B. Cooch Behar Airport
C. Bagdogra Airport
D. Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport

76. Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for development of a New Civil Enclave at which of the following places in Bihar with an estimated cost of Rs.1413 crore?

A. Dumaria, Gaya
B. Bihta, Patna
C. Benipur, Darbhanga
D. Bariarpur, Munger

77. Recently, Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have jointly carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet. These critical trauma care cubes have been indigenously developed under Project “BHISHM”. What does ‘S’ in the acronym ‘BHISHM’ stand for?

A. Sarvodaya
B. Sahyog
C. Seva
D. Shakti

78. According to the recent information, who among the following will be the flagbearers of the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of Paris Paralympics 2024?

A. Manoj Sarkar and Prachi Yadav
B. Harvinder Singh and Sheetal Devi
C. Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav
D. Arshad Shaik and Bhavina Patel

79. Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of ‘Nipun’ munition to Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA). NIPUN is designed and developed by Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) in association with which of the following Laboratories?

A. Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), Hyderabad
B. National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore
C. High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune
D. Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad

80. Recently, Minister of Cooperation has informed the Rajya Sabha about Nandini Sahakar Scheme. Nandini Sahakar Scheme is aimed at assisting women cooperatives to take up business model-based activities under the purview of__________.

A. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
B. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
C. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
D. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

81. Which of the following sports is not represented on the commemorative postage stamps recently released to celebrate the 33rd Olympic Games?

A. Javelin Throw
B. Table Tennis
C. Field Hockey
D. Shooting

82. Recently, Government of India has extended deadline for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), Public Sector Banks (PSBs), and Financial Institutions (FIs) to increase their minimum public shareholding to at least 25% by which of the following dates?

A. 15 June 2025
B. 1 December 2025
C. 1 August 2026
D. 15 December 2026

83. As per recent information, Quality Council of India (QCI) is introducing the ‘QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework’, to drive excellence among states to improve quality of life of citizens. In the Shiksha Rankings, which of the following states leads with the highest number of accreditations, assessments, and ratings?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Karnataka

84. As per recent information, Central Government has declared Adichunchanagiri and Choolannuar as Peacock Sanctuary. These sanctuaries are associated with which of the following Indian States/UTs respectively?

A. Kerala and Ladakh
B. Odisha and Jharkhand
C. Puducherry and Chhattisgarh
D. Karnataka and Kerala

85. As per recent information, which of the following ministries is developing Trade Connect ePlatform to connect Indian Exporters, MSMEs and Entrepreneurs with various stakeholders?

A. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D. Ministry of Science and Technology

86. Recently, who among the following has been conferred with ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji’, the country’s highest civilian award?

A. Amit Shah
B. Nitin Gadkari
C. Droupadi Murmu
D. Jagdeep Dhankhar