Today’s Current Affairs MCQs/ GK Quiz 7th January 2024

1. What is the estimated growth rate for the fiscal year 2023-24 in India?

1. 6.9%
2. 7.2%
3. 7.3%
4. 8.9%

2. Which key sector is projected to have the highest growth rate?

1. Mining
2. Construction
3. Financial Services
4. Gross Value Added (GVA)

3. What is the estimated growth rate for Financial Services and Real Estate?

1. 6.9%
2. 8.1%
3. 8.9%
4. 7.3%

4. What is the estimated nominal GDP growth rate?

1. 6.9%
2. 7.3%
3. 8.0%
4. 8.9%

5. What scheme has been approved by the Union Cabinet to enhance Earth system science knowledge?

1. ACROSS
2. REACHOUT
3. PACER
4. SAGE

6. Which mission is focused on studying X-ray polarization and was launched on January 1, 2024?

1. Artemis 2
2. NISAR
3. XPoSat
4. Mangalyaan-2

7. Which mission is aimed at exploring Venus’ atmosphere and geological activities?

1. Gaganyaan-1 Preparation
2. Shukrayaan-1
3. Mangalyaan-2
4. Aditya-L1 Mission

8. What initiative is the TATA Memorial Office pioneering in?

1. AI in Climate Modeling
2. AI in Cancer Detection
3. AI in Space Exploration
4. AI in Agriculture

9. Which space agency conducted the successful test of the “100W class polymer electrolyte membrane Fuel Cell based Power System”?

1. NASA
2. ISRO
3. ESA
4. JAXA

10. What is the primary purpose of the “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” scheme approved by the Union Cabinet?

1. To study lunar flybys
2. To enhance cancer detection
3. To improve Earth system science knowledge
4. To explore Venus’ atmosphere

11. What is the primary goal of Biodiversity Credits introduced at CoP15 of CBD?

1. Offsetting carbon emissions
2. Funding biodiversity conservation
3. Encouraging industrial growth
4. Reducing private investments

12. Which organization committed 5 million biodiversity credits, indicating growing interest in research-oriented entities?

1. CBD
2. Wallacea Trust
3. Niue’s Moana Mahu Marine Protected Area
4. Biodiversity Credit Alliance

13. What is the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, intended for?

1. Recognition of corporate achievements
2. Promotion of sports and development
3. Encouraging online applications
4. Nurturing young talent

14. Who will present the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar honors at the ceremony on January 9, 2024?

1. Prime Minister
2. Sports Control Boards
3. Secretary (Sports), GoI
4. President of India

15. Which state has prohibited government offices from purchasing petrol or diesel vehicles to promote a clean and green energy state?

1. Maharashtra
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Odisha
4. Jammu & Kashmir

16. What incentive will individuals receive for donating three bighas of land for the construction of a solar power plant in Himachal Pradesh?

1. Tax exemption
2. Rs 10,000 per month
3. Rs 20,000 per month
4. Free electric vehicle

17. Who is leading the Biotech Startups Expo emphasizing emerging startup trends in North India, held at the Biotech Park, Kathua?

1. Narendra Modi
2. Dr. Jitendra Singh
3. Kulbhushan Upmanyu
4. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu

18. Which region in Madagascar faced severe impact from Cyclone Alvaro, highlighting the vulnerability to climate-related disasters?

1. Antananarivo
2. Atsimo-Andrefana, Haute Matsiatra, and Menabe
3. Morombe province
4. Niue’s Moana Mahu Marine Protected Area

19. What is the key objective of the ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ award announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports?

1. Corporate social responsibility
2. Encouraging online applications
3. Promotion of sports and development
4. Government initiatives for clean energy

20. Which state is home to Dharavi, one of the largest slums, according to the information provided?

1. Maharashtra
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. West Bengal

Daily Current Affairs – 07 January 2024