Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 13 October 2024

1. Which country recently became the 4th economy in the world to surpass $700 billion in foreign reserves?
A.  China
B.  Japan
C. India
D. Russia

2. Which organization was honored with the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts in promoting peace and advocating for the rights of atomic bomb survivors?
A. International Red Cross
B. Nihon Hidankyo Organization 
C. Amnesty International
D. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

3. How much did foreign portfolio investors invest in the Indian equities market in September 2024?
A. Rs.50000 Crore
B.  Rs.57724 Crore
C. Rs.89674 Crore
D. Rs.60000 Crore

4. What did the Bihar Postal Circle release to honor Ratan Tata?
A. A commemorative stamp
B. A special cover 
C. A postal card
D. A series of postcards

5. Which area has been approved as Bihar’s second tiger reserve?
A. Valmiki National Park
B. Kaimur
C. Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary

6. What was the primary focus of President Murmu’s historic visit to Africa?
A. Cultural exchange
B. Strengthening diplomatic ties 
C. Trade agreements
D. Environmental conservation

7. How many medals were won by India at the Junior World Wushu Championship 2024?
A.  Five
B. Seven
C. Nine
D. Ten

8. Which Indian pair won a bronze medal at the Asian Table Tennis Women’s Championship 2024?
A.  Manika Batra and Archana Kamath
B. Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee
C. Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan
D. Poonam Yadav and Kiran Ghosh

9. Chaukhamba Peak is known for its distinctive shape and location. Where is it located?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Sikkim

10. What is significant about the Negro River in relation to the Amazon River?\
A. It is the longest tributary of the Amazon.
B. It recently dropped to its lowest level in 122 years.
C. It originates in Brazil.
D. It is the only tributary of the Amazon River.

Answer & Explanation

1. C. India is now the fourth country in the world to have over $700 billion in foreign reserves, following China, Japan, and Switzerland. India’s reserves can cover 11.9 months of imports, well above the general norm of six-months.

2. B. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha.

3. B. September 2024 was a particularly strong month for FPI inflows, with investments worth ₹57,724 crore—marking the highest monthly inflow since December 2023, when FPIs invested ₹66,135 crore into Indian equities.

4. B. The Bihar Postal Circle honored Ratan Tata by releasing a special cover celebrating his contributions to industry and philanthropy.

5. B. The central government has given its in-principle approval for Bihar’s second tiger reserve in Kaimur district.

6. B. President Droupadi Murmu will make a historic state visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi from October 13 to 19, 2024—the first-ever by an Indian head of state to these nations.

7. B. Indian team won seven medals at the Junior World Wushu Championship in Brunei. India secured two golds, one silver, and four bronze medals.

8. B. The Indian pair of Ayhika and Sutirtha, who created history by grabbing a bronze medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games, defeated South Korea’s Kim Nayeong and Lee Eunhye 3-1 (10-12, 11-7, 11-9, 11-8) in the quarterfinals.

9. B. It is a four-pillar shaped enormous peak located in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, west of the Hindu holy town of Badrinath.

10. B. One of the Amazon River’s main tributaries, the Negro River, has dropped to its lowest level in 122 years, Brazil’s geological service recently.