Current Affairs Questions and Answers 09th April 2024

09th April Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. According to the 2022 WADA report, which country had the highest percentage of doping offenders based on samples collected?

(a) India

(b) South Africa

(d) China

(e) United States

Q2. Who won the Slovakia presidential election in 2024, solidifying the pro-Russian stance of the government?

(a) Ivan Korcok

(b) Zuzana Caputova

(d) Robert Fico

(e) None of the above

Q3. Who has partnered with KarmaLife to offer micro loans for gig workers?

(a) Reserve Bank of India

(b) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

(d) National Payments Corporation of India

(e) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Q4. Under the bilateral trade agreement between India and the Maldives, what commodities are exempted from export restrictions to the Maldives for the fiscal year 2024-25?

(a) Electronics and luxury goods

(b) Construction materials

(d) Petroleum products

(e) Industrial machinery and equipment

Q5. What was the primary focus of the partnership announced between the United States and Britain regarding AI safety?

(a) Enhancing AI model capabilities

(b) Joint development of advanced AI algorithms

(d) Promoting AI adoption in society

(e) Testing and evaluating risks associated with AI models

Q6. Who is the author of the book “The Idea of Democracy”?

(a) Deependra Modi

(b) Sam Pitroda

(d) Barack Obama

(e) J.K. Rowling

Q7. What is the total value of the contract signed by the Indian Ministry of Defence with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the Akashteer system?

(a) ₹1,982 crore

(b) ₹2,500 crore

(d) ₹2,000 crore

(e) ₹2,200 crore

Q8. Who has been appointed as the new CEO and Managing Director of Wipro, effective April 7, 2024?

(a) Rajesh Gopinathan

(b) Rishad Premji

(d) Thierry Delaporte

(e) Abidali Neemuchwala

Q9. Where was the coastal security exercise Sagar Kavach 01/24 conducted?

(a) Arabian Sea

(b) Bay of Bengal

(d) Lakshadweep Islands

(e) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Q10. World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7th, marking the founding date of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. What is the theme for World Health Day in 2024?

(a) “Health for All”

(b) “My Health, My Right”

(d) “Universal Healthcare Coverage”

(e) “Wellness for Everyone”

Solutions

S1. Ans.(a)

Sol. The report revealed that out of 4,064 samples collected from Indian athletes, 127 individuals tested positive for banned substances, constituting 3.26% of the sample size.

S2. Ans.(c)

Sol. In the 2024 Slovakia presidential election, Peter Pellegrini emerged victorious, reinforcing Prime Minister Robert Fico’s pro-Russian agenda. Pellegrini’s win signifies continuity in policies favoring closer ties with Russia, diverging from pro-Western positions.

S3. Ans.(b)

Sol. SIDBI has entered into an agreement with KarmaLife, a fintech platform, to utilize its technology for providing micro loans to gig workers. This collaboration aims to support the financial inclusion of gig workers and enhance their access to formal institutional credit.

S4. Ans.(c)

Sol. Essential items such as eggs, potatoes, onions, rice, wheat flour, sugar, and dal. These commodities have been permitted for export to the Maldives without any existing or future restrictions, highlighting the significance of maintaining supply chains for basic necessities between the two countries.

S5. Ans.(e)

Sol. The partnership between the United States and Britain primarily aims to jointly develop advanced AI model testing procedures. This collaboration seeks to assess and mitigate risks associated with AI technologies, ensuring their safe deployment.

S6. Ans.(b)

Sol. Sam Pitroda, he is the renowned author behind “The Idea of Democracy,” a book that delves into the current state of democracy and its potential challenges, particularly in countries like India and the United States.

S7. Ans.(a)

Sol. The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth ₹1,982 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of the Akashteer system. This contract is aimed at enhancing the Indian Army’s air defence capabilities through the implementation of the indigenous Akashteer system.

S8. Ans.(c)

Sol. Srinivas Pallia, he has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Wipro, succeeding Thierry Delaporte, effective from April 7, 2024.

S9. Ans.(d)

Sol. The two-day coastal security exercise, named Sagar Kavach 01/24, took place off the coast of the Lakshadweep Islands from April 1-2, 2024.

S10. Ans.(b)

Sol. In 2024, the theme for World Health Day is “My Health, My Right”, focusing on the fundamental human right to access quality healthcare, education, and information.