Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 29 September 2024

1. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the ‘Climate and Health Solutions India Conclave’ with which organization?
A. Asian Development Bank
B. World Bank
C. International Monetary Fund
D. United Nations Environment Programme

2. Jivitputrika Festival, recently in the news, is celebrated in which Indian region?
A. Western and Southern India
B. Northern and Eastern India
C. Central India
D. Western Ghats

3. NASA highlighted “Caldwell 45”—what is it?
A. Spiral galaxy
B. Asteroid
C. Black hole
D. Exo planet

4. India ranks what in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024?
A. 35th
B. 36th
C. 37th
D. 39^th

5. Which nation hosts “World Telecom Standardization Assembly (WTSA2024)”?
A. Myanmar
B. India
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal

6. What is the main purpose of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and Uzbekistan?
A. To promote cultural exchanges between the two countries
B. To boost bilateral investments and create a robust investment environment
C. To resolve border disputes between the two countries
D. To enhance defense cooperation between the two countries

7. What is the name of the port that India, Uzbekistan, and Iran are working on to enhance connectivity with Afghanistan and Central Asia?
A. Chabahar Port
B. Mumbai Port
C. Chennai Port
D. Kolkata Port

8. What is the rank of India in the Global Innovation Index 2024?
A. 20th
B. 39th
C. 50th
D. 60^th

9. What is the name of the treaty that India has signed to protect marine biodiversity on high seas?
A. Global Ocean Treaty
B. Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)
C. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
D. All of the above

10. What is the name of the festival that is dedicated to the well-being and prosperity of children, observed primarily by mothers?
A. Jivitputrika Festival
B. Diwali Festival
C. Holi Festival
D. Navratri Festival

Answers

1. A. Asian Development Bank
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched the Climate and Health Solutions (CHS) India Conclave in Delhi. The two-day event focuses on addressing climate change and public health challenges. Policymakers, experts, and stakeholders are collaborating to develop strategies for India’s health sector. The conclave aims to build a climate-resilient health system. India is integrating climate factors into health policies and emergency responses, setting an example for developing nations.

2. B. Northern and Eastern India
At least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned during the Jivitputrika festival in Bihar while taking a holy dip. Jivitputrika, or Jitiya Vrat, is a Hindu festival mainly observed in northern and eastern part of India especially in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Nepal. Mothers fast for three days for the well-being and long life of their children, with a strict ‘nirjala’ fast on the second day. The festival is linked to the mythological story of King Jimutavahana. It starts with a purifying bath (Nahai-Khai) and ends with breaking the fast (Paaran).

3. A. Spiral galaxy
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shared a video of the spiral galaxy Caldwell 45 (NGC 5248). Spiral galaxies are collections of stars and gas, featuring spiral arms extending from their center. These galaxies contain young, hot stars and are known for their beautiful shapes. Around 60% of discovered galaxies are spiral, including the Milky Way. Spiral galaxies have a central bulge surrounded by a flat, rotating disk of stars. They are distinct from elliptical and irregular galaxies.

4. D. 39^th
India ranked 39th among 133 global economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024. It is also 1st among 10 economies in Central and Southern Asia and 1st among lower-middle-income economies. India ranks 4th in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Science & Technology Cluster Ranking. Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai are in the World’s Top 100 S&T clusters. India is 7th globally in intangible asset intensity, up from 81st in 2015. GII evaluates global innovation trends, with Switzerland, Sweden, the US, Singapore, and the UK leading innovation globally.

5. B. India
The World Telecom Standardization Assembly (WTSA2024) will take place in India from 14th-24th October 2024, marking a historic first for the country in the ITU’s 150-year history. This significant event will gather telecom leaders and experts from over 190 nations, focusing on the critical role of telecom standards in enhancing global connectivity and innovation. Outreach sessions in major Indian cities aim to engage students and foster knowledge exchange about future technologies like 5G and 6G.

6. B. To boost bilateral investments and create a robust investment environment
The BIT is expected to increase investor comfort and confidence by ensuring a minimum standard of treatment and non-discrimination, ultimately boosting bilateral investments and benefiting businesses and economies in both countries.

7. A. Chabahar Port
The Chabahar Port is a key project that aims to enhance connectivity between India, Uzbekistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.

8. B. 39^th
India has risen to 39th position among 133 global economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024, with strengths in key indicators such as Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services exports, venture capital received, and intangible asset intensity.

9. D. All of the above
India has formally signed the Global Ocean Treaty, also known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), which allows India to enhance its strategic presence in areas beyond the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and contributes to achieving several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

10. A. Jivitputrika Festival
The Jivitputrika Festival is a three-day festival that takes place during the seventh to ninth lunar day of Krishna-Paksha in the month of Ashvin, dedicated to the well-being and prosperity of children.