Current Affairs Questions and Answers 09th May 2024

09th May Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. Who inaugurated the “School on Wheels” initiative in Manipur?

(a) Chief Minister of Manipur

(b) Prime Minister of India

(c) President of India

(d) Governor of Manipur

(e) Minister of Education

Q2. Which regions does Shivalik SFB have “touch points” in?

(a) Gujarat and Maharashtra

(b) Rajasthan and Punjab

(c) Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh

(d) Kerala and Tamil Nadu

(e) Bihar and Jharkhand

Q3. What is one of the key features observed in the prototype of Bajaj’s CNG motorcycle?

(a) LED headlights

(b) Tubeless tires

(c) Inverted front forks

(d) Bluetooth connectivity

(e) Telescopic forks

Q4. Which country is the Country Coordinator of India for ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations?

(a) Thailand

(b) Indonesia

(c) Vietnam

(d) Singapore

(e) Malaysia

Q5. What is the current population growth rate of Nepal?

(a) 0.92%

(b) 1.25%

(c) 2.05%

(d) 0.75%

(e) 1.50%

Q6. What is the primary motivation behind Bajaj Auto’s decision to introduce a CNG-powered motorcycle?

(a) Environmental concerns

(b) Government regulations

(c) Increasing petrol prices

(d) Technological innovation

(e) Market competition

Q7. Which organization provides the UPI infrastructure leveraged by ICICI Bank for its NRI customers?

(a) NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India)

(b) SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication)

(c) RBI (Reserve Bank of India)

(d) IMF (International Monetary Fund)

(e) BIS (Bank for International Settlements)

Q8 . What sophisticated instrument was used during the exploration of the Taam Ja’ Blue Hole?

(a) Sonar

(b) Echo-sounder

(c) LIDAR

(d) CTD profiler

(e) ROV

Q9. Which city is set to host the upcoming ASEAN-India Summit?

(a) Jakarta

(b) New Delhi

(c) Hanoi

(d) Bangkok

(e) Vientiane

Q10. Where was Subodh Kumar (IAS) serving before his appointment in the Ministry of Ayush?

(a) Ministry of Food Processing Industries

(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

(c) Ministry of Home Affairs

(d) Ministry of External Affairs

(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans. (d)

Sol. Governor Anusuiya Uikey launched the “School on Wheels” initiative in Manipur, underscoring the government’s commitment to providing education to students affected by the crisis in relief camps.

S2. Ans.(c)

Sol. Shivalik SFB has “touch points” in these regions along with the National Capital Region, Telangana, and Haryana.

S3. Ans.(e)

Sol.  Observers have noted the presence of telescopic forks in the prototype of Bajaj’s CNG motorcycle during testing, indicating a focus on providing smooth suspension and handling for everyday commuting.

S4. Ans.(d)

Sol. Singapore serves as the Country Coordinator of India for ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations, as stated in the provided information. This role highlights Singapore’s involvement in facilitating and enhancing dialogue between India and ASEAN nations.

S5. Ans.(a)

Sol. According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), Nepal’s population growth rate stood at 0.92% per annum in the past decade, marking the lowest growth rate in the last eighty years.

S6. Ans.(c)

Sol . With the escalating prices of petrol, Bajaj aims to offer consumers a viable alternative with lower running costs through the introduction of the world’s first CNG-powered motorcycle.

S7. Ans.(a)

Sol. ICICI Bank leverages the UPI infrastructure provided by NPCI to enable its NRI customers to use UPI with their international mobile numbers. NPCI plays a crucial role in facilitating digital payments in India through various platforms like UPI, ensuring secure and efficient transactions.

S8. Ans.(d)

Sol.  A state-of-the-art CTD (conductivity, temperature, and depth) profiler was used during the exploration of the Taam Ja’ Blue Hole to provide real-time water data.

S9. Ans.(e)

Sol. The upcoming ASEAN-India Summit is scheduled to be held in Vientiane, the capital city of Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Preparations for this summit were discussed during the 26th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting held in New Delhi.

S10. Ans.(a)

Sol. Subodh Kumar (IAS) was on ‘Compulsory wait’ in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries before being appointed as Director in the Ministry of Ayush.