Current Affairs Questions and Answers 06th April 2024

06th April Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. What is the primary reason behind DRDO’s initiative to establish a test centre in Junput, West Bengal?

(a) To provide additional operational space due to saturation at Chandipur’s Integrated Test Range (ITR).

(b) To conduct research on marine life in the Bay of Bengal.

(d) To develop agricultural technologies suitable for coastal areas.

(e) None of the above.

Q2. How many fact-checking partners does Meta currently have in India?

(a) 5

(b) 8

(d) 12

(e) 15

Q3. What is the peak power of the laser unveiled in Romania?

(a) 1 petawatt

(b) 5 petawatts

(d) 15 petawatts

(e) 20 petawatts

Q4. Which Nobel-winning technology is utilized in the Romanian laser?

(a) Quantum Computing

(b) Gene Editing

(d) Artificial Intelligence

(e) Carbon Nanotubes

Q5. What is the estimated cost of constructing the Padur strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) in India?

(a) $659 million

(b) $550 million

(d) $800 million

(e) $600 million

Q6. What was the percentage increase in UPI transactions in India during the second half of 2023 according to the Worldline report?

(a) 36%

(b) 46%

(d) 56%

(e) 76%

Q7. Which countries have been granted approval for onion exports by the Indian government?

(a) Bhutan and Bangladesh

(b) United Arab Emirates

(d) Mauritius

(e) All of the above

Q8. During which season is the majority of India’s onion production harvested?

(a) Kharif

(b) Rabi

(d) Summer

(e) Monsoon

Q9. What is the purpose of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?

(a) Regulating interest rates

(b) Enforcing labor laws

(d) Safeguarding against unfair business practices and promoting fair competition

(e) Issuing banking licenses

Q10. What is India’s target for nuclear power generation capacity by 2047 according to the report mentioned?

(a) 80,000 MW

(b) 90,000 MW

(d) 110,000 MW

(e) 120,000 MW

Solutions

S1. Ans.(a)

Sol. The establishment of the test centre in Junput aims to address the saturation of testing activities at Chandipur’s Integrated Test Range (ITR).

S2. Ans.(d)

Sol. Meta now has 12 fact-checking partners in India, the highest number in any country, including PTI. These partners cover 16 Indian languages, aiding Meta’s efforts to combat misinformation effectively.

S3. Ans.(c)

Sol. The laser unveiled in Romania has a peak power of 10 petawatts, making it the most powerful laser in the world.

S4. Ans.(c)

Sol. The laser in Romania employs Chirped-Pulse Amplification, a Nobel-winning technology developed by Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland.

S5. Ans.(a)

Sol. The estimated cost for constructing the Padur SPR, along with its associated pipeline and oil import facility, stands at approximately $659 million according to the Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL).

S6. Ans.(d)

Sol. The report stated that UPI transactions surged by 56% year-on-year in the second half of 2023, showcasing a significant increase in digital payment activity.

S7. Ans.(e)

Sol. The Indian government has allowed onion exports to all these countries in response to their requests to meet their domestic demand. This decision aims to stabilize prices in these nations after a ban on exports led to significant price increases.

S8. Ans.(b)

Sol. Around 72-75 per cent of India’s onion production occurs during the Rabi (winter) season. This season, which sees harvesting between April and May, is crucial for maintaining year-long onion supplies in the country.

S9. Ans.(d)

Sol. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) plays a crucial role in ensuring fair competition in the marketplace by preventing monopolistic practices, regulating mergers and acquisitions, and addressing anti-competitive behavior to foster a level playing field for businesses and consumers.

S10. Ans.(c)

Sol. The report highlights India’s ambition to increase nuclear power production from the current level of over 8,000 MW to 1 lakh MW (100,000 MW) by 2047, aiming for a significant leap in nuclear energy capacity.

FAQs

What was the percentage increase in UPI transactions in India during the second half of 2023 according to the Worldline report?

The report stated that UPI transactions surged by 56% year-on-year in the second half of 2023, showcasing a significant increase in digital payment activity.