Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 1st November 2024

1. What day is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists observed?
A.  November 1
B.  November 2
C.  October 31
D.  November 3

2. Who was honored on National Unity Day in India?
A.  Mahatma Gandhi
B.  Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C.  Jawaharlal Nehru
D.  B.R. Ambedkar

3. What does President Droupadi Murmu suggest should change in the judicial system of India?
A.  The introduction of more complex legal procedures
B.  The culture of judicial adjournments
C. The increase in penalties for criminals
D. The reduction of judges in the courts

4. What does the World Wildlife Fund’s 2024 Living Planet Index (LPI) report’s 73% figure represent?
A. 73% of all species have gone extinct.
B. 73% of wildlife populations are in decline
C. The average decline of wildlife populations across the studied populations since 1970.
D. 73% of the total number of wildlife species are declining.

5. What is one of the primary reasons for the recent upward rally in gold prices, as mentioned in the article?
A.  Increased production of gold mining.
B.  Higher interest rates making gold more attractive.
C. Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
D. The lack of demand for gold from central banks.

6. Which state has the largest number of electoral votes in the U.S. Electoral College?
A. Texas
B.  Florida
C. California
D. New York

7. What percentage of India’s GDP is contributed by unpaid household work, according to a 2023 report by the State Bank of India?
A. 4.5%
B. 5.5%
C. 7.5%
D. 10%

8. What significant action has Tamil Nadu taken in response to extreme heat events?
A.  Increased the taxes on electricity consumption
B.  Declared heat as a State-specific disaster
C. Closed all schools during summer
D. Built more parks and green spaces

9. Who has been appointed as the new chair of the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit?
A.  Sir Ronnie Flanagan
B.  Sumathi Dharmawardena
C. Justice K.S. Puttaswamy
D. Naim Qassem

10. Who has been appointed as the new secretary-general of Hezbollah following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah?
A. Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah
B. Sheikh Naim Qassem
C. Mohammad Raad
D. Ali Akbar Mohtashami

Answers & Expectations

1. B.  November 2
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists is observed annually on November 2.

2. B.  Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
National Unity Day honors Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrating his contributions to India’s independence and unity.

3. B.  The culture of judicial adjournments
President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the need for reform in India’s judicial system, highlighting the negative effects of excessive adjournments, particularly for the poor and rural populations, and urging for justice.

4. C. The average decline of wildlife populations across the studied populations since 1970.
WWF’s 73% decline in wildlife populations since 1970 is an average, not a percentage of species lost or extinct. Half of the studied populations were either increasing or stable, indicating that not all wildlife is struggling.

5. C. Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
Gold spot price reached record high due to geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, attracting investors for safety and reliability. Gold’s less correlated nature makes it the correct answer, as other options do not accurately represent the reasons.

6. C. California
California holds the highest number of electoral votes in the U.S. electoral college, accounting for 54, followed by Texas with 40 and Florida with 30. This distribution significantly impacts presidential elections, with candidates aiming for a majority.

7. C. 7.5%
California holds the highest number of electoral votes in the U.S. electoral college, accounting for 54, followed by Texas with 40 and Florida with 30. This distribution significantly impacts presidential elections, with candidates aiming for a majority.

8. B.  Declared heat as a State-specific disaster
California holds the highest number of electoral votes in the U.S. electoral college, accounting for 54, followed by Texas with 40 and Florida with 30. This distribution significantly impacts presidential elections, with candidates aiming for a majority.

9. B.  Sumathi Dharmawardena
California holds the highest number of electoral votes in the U.S. electoral college, accounting for 54, followed by Texas with 40 and Florida with 30. This distribution significantly impacts presidential elections, with candidates aiming for a majority.

10. B.  Sheikh Naim Qassem
California holds the highest number of electoral votes in the U.S. electoral college, accounting for 54, followed by Texas with 40 and Florida with 30. This distribution significantly impacts presidential elections, with candidates aiming for a majority.