Current Affairs MCQs(English): March 2, 2024 - Test Your Knowledge!

2024-04-10 00:16:58

1. Who launched the logo and website for the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality?

A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi

B) President Ram Nath Kovind

C) Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani

D) Bill Gates

2. What does the logo of the Alliance for Global Good symbolize?

A) Peace and Harmony

B) Collective wisdom and strength

C) Economic growth

D) Technological advancement

3. Which international foundation supports the Alliance for Global Good?

A) The Rockefeller Foundation

B) The Ford Foundation

C) The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

D) The Clinton Foundation

4. What is the primary objective of the Alliance for Global Good?

A) To promote global peace

B) To support gender equity and equality

C) To provide economic aid to developing countries

D) To enhance global healthcare

5. Which of the following is not a textile product that received the GI tag from Arunachal Pradesh?

A) Apatani Textile

B) Monpa Handmade Paper

C) Nyishi Textile

D) Tai Khamti Handloom Textile

6. What is ‘Adi Apong’ that received the GI tag?

A) A traditional dance form

B) A local beer made from fermented rice

C) A type of handcrafted pottery

D) A medicinal herb

7. The ‘Dao’ that received the GI tag is a type of what?

A) Musical instrument

B) Sword

C) Traditional hat

D) Boat

8. ‘Singpho Phalap’ is a type of what that received the GI tag?

A) Tea

B) Textile

C) Wine

D) Spice

9. What action did the Nagaland Legislative Assembly take regarding the central government’s decision on the Indo-Myanmar border?

A) Supported the decision

B) Requested a review of the decision

C) Passed a resolution against the decision

D) Proposed an alternative solution

10. What regime was suspended by the central government that led to the Nagaland Assembly’s resolution?

A) Free Trade Regime

B) Free Movement Regime

C) Open Border Policy

D) Cross-Border Trade Agreement

11. How did the Nagaland Assembly describe the impact of fencing the Indo-Myanmar border?

A) Beneficial for security

B) Detrimental to historical and economic ties

C) Insignificant to the local population

D) Essential for economic development

12. Which of the following states also shares a border with Myanmar?

A) West Bengal

B) Assam

C) Manipur

D) Kerala

13. What is the theme for the fourth edition of Lineman Diwas?

A) Powering the Nation

B) Seva, Suraksha, Swabhiman

C) Lights On

D) Energy for All

14. On which date was the fourth edition of Lineman Diwas celebrated?

A) March 1st

B) March 4th

C) March 8th

D) March 15th

15. Which ministry is associated with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA)?

A) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

B) Ministry of Power

C) Ministry of Coal

D) Ministry of Science and Technology

16. What is the primary purpose of celebrating Lineman Diwas?

A) To provide financial aid to linemen

B) To recognize the service of linemen

C) To protest against the working conditions of linemen

D) To announce new power projects

17. What is the primary aim of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?

A) To promote international trade of big cats

B) To establish a global network for the conservation of big cats

C) To create a new currency for big cat range countries

D) To develop a global tourism initiative focused on big cats

18. Which of the following big cats is not found in India, according to the IBCA?

A) Tiger

B) Lion

C) Jaguar

D) Snow Leopard

19. How many countries are part of the coalition formed under the IBCA?

A) 50

B) 76

C) 96

D) 120

20. What percentage decline in leopard population was reported in Odisha according to the latest census?

A) 10.25%

B) 15.26%

C) 25.26%

D) 35.26%

21. Which of the following is not listed as a common threat to leopards in Odisha?

A) Poaching for bush meat

B) Habitat loss due to urbanization

C) Road accidents

D) Targeted poaching for skins

22. What is the primary recommendation of the report for leopard conservation in Odisha?

A) Increase the number of tiger reserves

B) Focus on habitat management outside the tiger reserve

C) Ban all mining activities in the state

D) Introduce leopards to new areas

23. What is the total value of the five key contracts signed by the Defence Ministry?

A) Rs 19,518.65 crore

B) Rs 39,125 crore

C) Rs 7,669 crore

D) Rs 5,700 crore

24. Which company received the largest military deal from the Indian private sector for the procurement of BrahMos missiles?

A) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

B) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

C) BrahMos Aerospace Private Ltd

D) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

25. What is the purpose of the RD-33 aero-engines to be manufactured by HAL’s Koraput Division?

A) To be exported to foreign countries

B) To be used in commercial aircraft

C) To sustain the operational capability of the MiG-29 fleet

D) To be displayed in museums

Answer Keys:

Answer: C) Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani

Answer: B) Collective wisdom and strength

Answer: C) The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Answer: B) To support gender equity and equality

Answer: B) Monpa Handmade Paper

Answer: B) A local beer made from fermented rice

Answer: B) Sword

Answer: A) Tea

Answer: C) Passed a resolution against the decision

Answer: B) Free Movement Regime

Answer: B) Detrimental to historical and economic ties

Answer: C) Manipur

Answer: B) Seva, Suraksha, Swabhiman

Answer: B) March 4th

Answer: B) Ministry of Power

Answer: B) To recognize the service of linemen

Answer: B) To establish a global network for the conservation of big cats

Answer: C) Jaguar

Answer: C) 96

Answer: C) 25.26%

Answer: B) Habitat loss due to urbanization

Answer: B) Focus on habitat management outside the tiger reserve

Answer: B) Rs 39,125 crore

Answer: C) BrahMos Aerospace Private Ltd

Answer: C) To sustain the operational capability of the MiG-29 fleet