Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 15 October 2024

1. Whose book, “WAR,” was recently published?
A. Kristen Michal
B. Bob Woodward
C. Sanarath Surya
D. Claudia Sheinbaum

2. What percentage of world animal population has dropped since 1970, according to a recent WWF report?
A. 73%
B. 42%
C. 83%
D. 67%

3. Where was the world tallest ‘Imaging Cherenkov Telescope’ unveiled recently?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Sikkim
D. Ladakh

4. Which medal has the Indian men’s team won recently in the Asian Table Tennis Championship?
A.  Gold
B.  Silver
C. Bronze
D. No one

5. Who has been recently appointed as Member (Planning) of AAI?
A. Anil Kumar Gupta
B. Ramchandra Rao
C. Amrit Mohan Prasad
D. Sankalp Tripathi

6. Recently, Which country has accepted an ambassador from Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities?
A. Pakistan
B. Uzbekistan
C. Iran
D. India

7. Which central enterprise has been granted Maharatna status?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
B. Jute Corporation of India
C. Bharat Dynamics Limited.
D. National Film Development Corporation Limited

8. Which T20 International squad scored second-highest?
A. New Zealand
B. India
C. Australia
D. England

9. Recently RBI has increased the limit of UPI Lite wallet from 2000 to how much?
A. 4000
B. 3000
C. 6000
D. 5000

10. In 2025, the ISSF Junior World Cup will be held in which country?
A. Singapore
B.  India
C. South Korea
D. China

Answer & Explanation

1. B. Bob Woodward’s 23rd book, “War,” delves into Biden White House’s inner circles to analyze American influence in Russia-Ukraine conflict and Israel’s conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah.

2. A. The World Wildlife Fund’s 2024 Living Planet Report indicates a 73% decrease in the average size of monitored wildlife populations since 1970.

3. D. MACE, the world’s tallest Cherenkov telescope, is situated at an elevation of 4,300 meters in Ladakh, providing an ideal position for observing cosmic events.

4. C. India won bronze in the men’s category of Asian TT Championship for the third consecutive time in the tournament, following a 0-3 loss to Chinese Taipei in the semifinals.

5. A. Anil Kumar Gupta has been appointed as a Planning Member on the Board of Airports Authority of India, following his previous roles as Executive Director for Land Management & Business Development.

6. B. Uzbekistan has accepted an ambassador from the Taliban, marking a significant diplomatic move.

7. A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been granted Maharatna status, becoming the 14th Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) in India, a significant achievement in the Indian aerospace and defence sector.

8. B. India achieved the highest score by an Indian in T20I cricket in the 3rd match against Bangladesh, with Sanju Samson’s maiden century of 111 runs contributing to a massive total of 297/6.

9. D. The Reserve Bank of India has increased the UPI Lite wallet limit from Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000, a move seen as a significant step towards financial inclusion.

10. B. The ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 will be held in India. The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has declared this. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is India’s leading shooting organization.