CURRENT AFFAIRS: APR 2024
CURRENT AFFAIRS: APR 2024
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1. Utkal Diwas is celebrated annually on 1st April in which Indian state?
(a)
Odisha
(b)
Bihar
(c)
Karnataka
(d)
Tamil Nadu
Answer: A
Solution: Utkal Diwas is celebrated in
Odisha on April 1st every year to mark the formation of the state on that date
in 1936, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of Odisha's
heritage. The celebration is a tribute to Odisha's rich culture, traditions,
art forms, and cuisine, symbolized by the festive atmosphere, decorations, and
display of the state flag's colours – green, yellow, and red – representing
pride and unity among the Odia community.
2.
Which regulatory body has launched the "T+0 settlement" beta
version on an optional basis?
(a)
Reserve
Bank of India
(b)
Securities
and Exchange Board of India
(c)
Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority of India
(d)
Competition
Commission of India
Answer: B
Solution: The Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI) introduced the beta version of the T+0 settlement,
allowing same-day settlement on an optional basis to enhance market efficiency
and reduce transactional risks in India's capital markets.
3. Who has been honoured with the 'International Culture Award' for the year 2024?
(a)
Meena
Charanda
(b)
Rajesh
Kumar
(c)
Pooja
Sharma
(d) Sunil Verma
Answer: A
Solution
Professor
Meena Charanda, Principal of Kalindi College, Delhi University, has been
awarded the prestigious 'International Culture Award' for the year 2024 in
recognition of her remarkable contributions to education, social service, and
research in political science.
4. Which state's traditional items, Matabari Pera and Pachra, have been honoured with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
(a)
Tripura
(b)
Assam
(c)
Manipur
(d)
Meghalaya
Answer: A
Solution
Tripura's
traditional items, Matabari Pera and Pachra, have been honoured with the
Geographical Indication (GI) tag, marking a significant milestone for local
artisans and weavers in the state.
5. Which
country appointed its first female Prime Minister amid escalating violence in
the eastern region?
(a)
Congo
(b)
Rwanda
(c)
Uganda
(d)
Kenya
Answer: A
Solution
The
Democratic Republic of Congo appointed Judith Suminwa Tuluka as its first
female Prime Minister, fulfilling a campaign promise by President Felix
Tshisekedi during a period of heightened violence in the mineral-rich eastern
region.
6. Which country hosted the 'Dosti-16' trilateral exercise involving India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka?
(a)
Maldives
(b)
India
(c)
Sri Lanka
(d)
Bangladesh
Answer: A
Solution
Maldives
hosted the 'Dosti-16' trilateral exercise, showcasing collaboration and
interoperability among the coast guards of India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka to
address shared maritime security concerns. The exercise aimed to enhance
cooperation, strengthen friendship, improve mutual operational capability, and
develop interoperability among the participating nations' Coast Guard
personnel.
7. Who became
the oldest World No. 1 in ATP Rankings history?
(a)
Novak
Djokovic
(b)
Roger
Federer
(c)
Rafael
Nadal
(d)
Andy Murray
Answer: A
Solution
Novak
Djokovic achieved the milestone of becoming the oldest World No. 1 in ATP
Rankings history at 36 years and 321 days, surpassing Roger Federer's record.
His dedication to training, recovery, and holistic health practices has
contributed to his enduring success in tennis
8. Which city
in Uttar Pradesh is known as the "City of Imarti"?
(a)
Lucknow
(b)
Kanpur
(c)
Jaunpur