Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 20 September 2024

1. What was the Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding the Oting killings?
A. Granted sanctions for prosecution
B. Denied sanctions for prosecution
C. Ordered a retrial
D. Suspended the personnel

2. What did the Bombay High Court strike down recently?
A. The Constitution of India
B. The amended Information Technology Rules, 2023
C. The Right to Information Act
D. The Election Commission’s guidelines

3. What actions did the alleged land mafia take during the attack in Bihar’s Dalit Hamlet ?
A. They distributed food.
B. They helped the villagers.
C. They set homes on fire and fired several rounds.
D. They reported the incident to the police.

4. Recently, who has become the first woman chief of Central Industria Security Force (CISF)?
A. Neena Singh
B. Vanita Gupta
C. Anita Singh
D. Geeta Jaiswal

5. Where will the Ministry of Labour and Employment organize the fourth regional meeting with the eastern states?
A. Kolkata, West Bengal
B. Patna, Bihar
C. Bhubaneswar, Odisha
D. Ranchi, Jharkhand

6. Which country has the World Health Organization declared as the first leprosy-free country in the world?
A. India
B. Thailand
C. Brazil
D. Jordan

7. What is the primary goal of the new research hub being set up in India?
A. To increase smartphone sales
B. To streamline R&D in quantum computing and associated 5G/6G technologies
C. To promote traditional telecommunications
D. To establish more universities

8. What does Rashid Khan’s five-wicket haul on his birthday signify in ODI history?
A. It was the first-ever five-wicket haul
B. It was a record for the most wickets taken in a match
C. He became the first bowler to achieve this on his birthday
D. It was the fastest five-wicket haul

9. When will the voting for the Sri Lankan presidential election take place?
A. September 23, 2024
B. September 25, 2024
C. September 30, 2024
D. September 21, 2024

10. What is the lead of Kamala Harris over Donald Trump according to the latest US presidential race poll?
A. 4.2 points
B. 5.5 points
C. 6.6 points
D. 7.8 points

Answer & Explanation

1. B. Denied sanctions for prosecution
   The Supreme Court said that the Army personnel involved in the Oting incident cannot be prosecuted.

2. B. The amended Information Technology Rules, 2023
The Bombay High Court struck down the amended IT Rules, which allowed the Centre to set up a fact check unit.

3. C. They set homes on fire and fired several rounds.
Villagers reported that the land mafia set homes ablaze and fired several rounds during the attack in Bihar’s Dalit Hamlet.

4. A. Neena Singh
Neena Singh has made history by becoming the first woman to lead the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), marking a significant milestone in the organization’s leadership.

5. C. Bhubaneswar, Odisha
The Ministry of Labour and Employment is organizing the fourth regional meeting with the eastern states in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

6. D.  Jordan
The World Health Organization has officially declared Jordan as the first country in the world to be free from leprosy, highlighting significant public health achievements in the region.

7. B. To streamline R&D in quantum computing and associated 5G/6G technologies
The hub aims to facilitate research and development in quantum technology and related 5G/6G advancements.

8. C. He became the first bowler to achieve this on his birthday
Afghanistan’s largest victory in terms of run-margin in ODIs while Rashid Khan became the first bowler to take a five-wicket haul on his birthday.

9. D. September 21, 2024
The presidential election in Sri Lanka on September 21, 2024, is a crucial moment following economic turmoil and political change.

10. C. 6.6 points
The latest poll indicates that Kamala Harris has a lead of 6.6 points over Donald Trump in the presidential race. This gap reflects her current standing in the race as compared to Trump.