Current Affairs Questions and Answers 11th July 2024

Q: Which theme will be the focus of the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia?

Multilateralism for Equitable Development and Security.

11th July Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. Which sector does MSSRF primarily focus on?

(a) Urban Development

(b) Industrial Manufacturing

(d) Space Technology

(e) Maritime Exploration

Q2. Which countries are participating in the “Birlestik-2024” operational-tactical command-staff exercise?

(a) Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan

(b) Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan

(d) Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Georgia

(e) Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Armenia

Q3. Which country is an invitee to the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in addition to the BRICS nations?

(a) Japan

(b) Turkey

(d) Mexico

(e) Kazakhstan

Q4. What is the targeted bilateral trade goal between India and Russia by 2030?

(a) $50 billion

(b) $75 billion

(d) $125 billion

(e) $150 billion

Q5. Who has been appointed as the convenor of the Advisory Council formed by the Sixteenth Finance Commission?

(a) D.K. Srivastava

(b) Neelkanth Mishra

(d) Pranjul Bhandari

(e) Poonam Gupta

Q6. Who were the participants in the “Grow with the Trees” plantation drive at BSF Headquarters in Srinagar?

(a) Only BSF officials

(b) BSF officials and local farmers

(d) SBI officials and government employees

(e) BSF officials and environmental scientists

Q7. When does Govind Singh’s new term as MD and CEO of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank start?

(a) January 27, 2024

(b) July 8, 2024

(d) September 21, 2024

(e) November 7, 2024

Q8. Which ministry has recently been designated as the nodal ministry for the Haj Committee?

(a) Ministry of Home Affairs

(b) Ministry of External Affairs

(d) Ministry of Civil Aviation

(e) Ministry of Finance

Q9. Which organizations recently signed an MoU to enhance livelihood opportunities among rural, tribal, and farming communities in India?

(a) CSIR and UNESCO

(b) CSIR and MSSRF

(d) CSIR and IAEA

(e) CSIR and FAO

Q10. Which theme will be the focus of the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia?

(a) Strengthening Global Diplomacy

(b) Enhancing Bilateral Trade Relations

(d) Sustainable Development Goals

(e) Global Cultural Integration

Solutions

S1. Ans. (c)

Sol. MSSRF, or M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, applies scientific and technological solutions to address practical challenges faced by rural populations in India, particularly in agriculture and nutrition.

S2. Ans.(a)

Sol. These countries are participating in the “Birlestik-2024” joint military exercise as per the joint plan signed between their Defense Ministries.

S3. Ans.(e)

Sol. Kazakhstan, along with several other countries including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, and others, has been invited to participate in the forum alongside the BRICS nations.

S4. Ans.(c)

Sol. India and Russia have agreed to increase bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030.

S5. Ans.(e)

Sol. Poonam Gupta has been appointed as the convenor of the Advisory Council. This council will advise the Sixteenth Finance Commission on its Terms of Reference (ToR) and related matters, enhancing its understanding and recommendations.

S6. Ans.(c)

Sol. The participants in the “Grow with the Trees” plantation drive included BSF officials, jawans, SBI officials, and school children, all contributing to making the BSF Headquarters and school premises greener.

S7. Ans.(d)

Sol . The RBI approved his re-appointment starting from this date, following the end of his current term on September 20, 2024.

S8. Ans.(c)

Sol. The Ministry of Minority Affairs has been designated as the new nodal ministry for the Haj Committee, taking over from the Ministry of External Affairs. This change is part of the government’s efforts to streamline and enhance the management of the Haj pilgrimage.

S9. Ans.(b)

Sol . The MoU aims to transfer affordable technologies developed by CSIR to MSSRF-selected groups for rural development, emphasizing sectors like agriculture and healthcare.

S10. Ans.(c)

Sol. This theme highlights the forum’s goal to strengthen multilateral cooperation among BRICS nations and beyond to foster global development and ensure security.