Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 22 September 2024

1. What is the name of the joint naval exercise currently being conducted by Russia and China?
A) Vostok
B) Malabar
C) Beibu
D) Indra

2. Who is the current Prime Minister of Cambodia?
A) Samdech Hun Sen
B) Hun Manet
C) Norodom Ranariddh
D) Sar Kheng

3. The ‘Jihad’ missile of Iran has a range of how many kilometers?
A) 500 km
B) 750 km
C) 1000 km
D) 1500 km

4. Which animal is considered the carrier of the Nipah virus?
A) Dogs
B) Bats
C) Pigs
D) Birds

5. What was India’s trade deficit in August 2024?
A) $20.5 billion
B) $25.3 billion
C) $29.7 billion
D) $35.1 billion

6. Goblet cells in the conjunctiva secrete which substance?
A) Saliva
B) Mucin
C) Hormones
D) Enzymes

7. Which state recently received notification for the privatization of district hospitals?
A) Maharashtra
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Bihar

8. How much tea did India export in the last financial year?
A) 200 million kg
B) 220 million kg
C) 240 million kg
D) 260 million kg

9. Who is the new Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court?
A) Justice Biswanath Somadder
B) Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
C) Justice Indra Prasanna Mukherjee
D) Justice S. Muralidhar

10. How many seats are there in the Sri Lankan parliament?
A) 200
B) 210
C) 225
D) 250

Answer & Solution

1. C) Beibu
According to the search results, Russia and China are currently conducting a joint naval exercise in the Sea of Japan, which is referred to as the “Beibu” exercise.

2. B) Hun Manet
Samdech Hun Sen has been the Prime Minister of Cambodia since 1985, making him one of the longest-serving heads of government in the world. He has been in power for over 37 years, and is still currently holding the position.

3. C) 1000 km
The range of Iran’s ‘Jihad’ missile is approximately 1,000 kilometers (620 miles)

4. B) Bats
Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. Fruit bats of the Pteropus genus are the natural reservoir of the Nipah virus. The virus can spread to humans through contact with infected bats, contaminated food, or contact with infected animals or people.

5. C) $29.7 billion
India’s trade deficit in August 2024 widened to a ten-month high of $29.65 billion, primarily due to a surge in gold imports and a decline in exports. The country’s merchandise exports rose to $34.71 billion in August , while imports increased to $64.36 billion.

6. B) Mucin
Goblet cells are specialized epithelial cells found in the conjunctiva, which is the thin membrane covering the white part of the eye. These cells produce and secrete mucin, a type of glycoprotein that helps to lubricate and protect the eye. Mucin is a key component of mucus, which is a thick, protective substance that helps to trap dust, bacteria, and other foreign particles, preventing them from entering the eye.

7. C) Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has recently received notification for the privatization of district hospitals. This move is part of the state government’s efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and services in the state. The privatization of district hospitals is expected to bring in private sector expertise and investment, leading to better healthcare outcomes for the people of Madhya Pradesh.

8. D) 260 million kg
According to the Tea Board of India, in the last financial year (2020-21), India exported 220 million kilograms of tea. This figure is based on the data provided by the Tea Board, which is the apex body responsible for promoting and regulating the tea industry in India.

9. C) Justice Indra Prasanna Mukherjee
The new Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court is Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji. He was appointed as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalaya, replacing the acting Chief Justice, Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew. This appointment was notified by the Centre on September 21, 2024.

10. C) 225
The Parliament of Sri Lanka, also known as the National State Assembly, has a total of 225 seats. These seats are filled by members elected through a proportional representation system, where voters cast their ballots for a party or independent group, and the seats are allocated based on the proportion of votes received.