Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 20 September 2024

1. High level committee on One Nation One Election was headed by whom?
   A) Narendra Modi
   B) Ram Nath Kovind
   C) Amit Shah
   D) Rajnath Singh

2. Recently, Ukraine captured a region of Russia. What is the name of the region?
   A) Crimea
   B) Donetsk
   C) Kursk
   D) Kherson

3. Who is Malaysia’s Prime Minister?
   A) Mahathir Mohamad
   B) Najib Razak
   C) Anwar Ibrahim
   D) Muhyiddin Yassin

4. Which country is advocating a ban on social media for children?
   A) Canada
   B) United Kingdom
   C) Australia
   D) New Zealand

5. Who is India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations?
   A) Syed Akbaruddin
   B) T S Tirumurti
   C) P Harish
   D) Ruchira Kamboj

6. Who was the Archaeological Survey of India’s first Director General?
   A) John Marshall
   B) Alexander Cunningham
   C) Dayaram Sahni
   D) R. E. M. Wheeler

7. Which state has filed a suit in the Supreme Court against the Central Government regarding the appointment of judges?
   A) West Bengal
   B) Tamil Nadu
   C) Jharkhand
   D) Kerala

8. What is the name of the capital of Mali?
   A) Bamako
   B) Dakar
   C) Niamey
   D) Ouagadougou

9. Recently, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by how many basis points?
   A) 25
   B) 50
   C) 75
   D) 100

10. Harmanpreet Kaur is related to which sport?
    A) Cricket
    B) Hockey
    C) Badminton
    D) Tennis

Answers

1. B) Ram Nath Kovind
   Former Indian President Ram Nath Kovind’s high-level committee on One Nation One Election recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, followed by municipal and panchayat polls within 100 days.
2. C) Kursk
   Ukraine has captured over 500 square miles of Russian territory and taken over 1,000 Russian soldiers captive, according to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
3. C) Anwar Ibrahim
   Anwar Ibrahim, the current 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia, has been in office since 2022.
4. C) Australia
   Australia is proposing a minimum age limit for children on social media, citing health concerns and concerns about driving dangerous online activity underground.
5. C) P Harish
   India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, assumed his role on September 1, 2024, indicating that none of the provided options are correct.
6. C) Dayaram Sahni
   Alexander Cunningham, a British army engineer, was the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India, leading the discovery and excavation of ancient Indian sites.
7. C) Jharkhand
   The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association and Supreme Court Bar Association are challenging India’s collegium system, arguing for transparency and accountability in the appointment process.
8. A) Bamako
   Bamako is the capital of Mali, Dakar is the capital of Senegal, Niamey is the capital of Niger, and Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso.
9. B) 50
   The Federal Reserve’s FOMC cut the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points from 2.00% to 1.75% in September 2019, aiming to boost the economy and stabilize consumer spending and business investment amid global trade tensions.
10. A) Cricket
    Harmanpreet Kaur, an Indian cricketer, is a key player for India in international cricket, showcasing impressive batting skills in limited-overs formats. She has represented India in various tournaments, including the ICC Women’s World Cup and Asia Cup.