Current Affairs Questions and Answers 17th March 2024

17th March Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. What is the octane rating range of Ethanol 100 fuel?

(a) 80-85

(b) 90-95

(d) 110-115

(e) 120-125

Q2. What is the target percentage of ethanol blending in petrol by 2025-26 according to the initiative?

(a) 10%

(b) 15%

(d) 25%

(e) 30%

Q3. Where is the headquarters of the V-Dem Institute located?

(a) Washington D.C.

(b) London

(d) Gothenburg

(e) Paris

Q4. Who founded the V-Dem Institute?

(a) Angela Merkel

(b) Emmanuel Macron

(d) Justin Trudeau

(e) Donald Trump

Q5. How many shark species have been granted the highest protection status under the amended Wild Life (Protection) Act of 1972 in India?

(a) 50

(b) 100

(d) 10

(e) 200

Q6. Which organization has distributed 3D-printed replica fins to aid law enforcement agencies in identifying dried and unprocessed shark fins?

(a) CITES

(b) Greenpeace

(d) TRAFFIC

(e) WWF-India

Q7. What is India’s ranking on the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) for 2022?

(a) 132

(b) 134

(d) 138

(e) 140

Q8. What is India’s Gender Inequality Index (GII) value for the year 2022?

(a) 0.410

(b) 0.423

(d) 0.451

(e) 0.464

Q9. How many jails across India have been certified as ‘Eat Right Campus’ by FSSAI?

(a) Nearly 50 jails

(b) Over 150 jails

(d) Nearly 75 jails

(e) Nearly 100 jails

Q10. Which state has the highest number of certified jails under the ‘Eat Right Campus’ initiative?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Punjab

(d) Madhya Pradesh

(e) Delhi

Q11. What is the total capacity of the wind power project operationalised by Adani Green Energy in Gujarat?

(a) 250 MW

(b) 300 MW

(d) 400 MW

(e) 450 MW

Q12. Who was awarded the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for outstanding philanthropic contributions?

(a) Mukesh Ambani

(b) Ratan Tata

(d) Lakshmi Mittal

(e) Shiv Nadar

Q13. What percentage of the total millet production in India does Rajasthan contribute?

(a) 15%

(b) 26%

(d) 41%

(e) 50%

Q14. With which country is the archaeological discovery of a vast cemetery of human skeletons in Nuremberg associated?

(a) Germany

(b) France

(d) Spain

(e) England

Q15. Which country is the world’s largest producer of 16 critical minerals, including cobalt and rare earth elements?

(a) United States

(b) India

(d) Russia

(e) China

Solutions

S1. Ans.(c)

Sol. Ethanol 100 fuel typically has an octane rating ranging between 100-105, making it suitable for high-performance engines and ensuring improved efficiency and power output while minimizing environmental impact.

S2. Ans.(b)

Sol. The target percentage of ethanol blending in petrol by 2025-26, as per the initiative, is 20%, aiming to achieve significant reductions in CO2 emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.

S3. Ans.(d)

Sol. The V-Dem Institute’s headquarters is based at the Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

S4. Ans.(c)

Sol. The V-Dem Institute was founded by Staffan Lindberg, a Swedish political scientist.

S5. Ans.(c)

Sol. Only 26 out of the reported 160 shark species in India have been granted the highest protection status under the amended Wild Life (Protection) Act of 1972. This indicates a significant gap in the legal protection of shark species in India.

S6. Ans.(d)

Sol. TRAFFIC has distributed 3D-printed replica fins to assist law enforcement agencies in identifying dried and unprocessed shark fins. This initiative aims to enhance enforcement efforts against illegal shark trade.

S7. Ans.(b)

Sol. India’s ranking on the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) for 2022 is 134 out of 193 countries. This indicates its position in terms of overall human development achievements encompassing life expectancy, education, and Gross National Income (GNI) per capita.

S8. Ans.(c)

Sol. India’s Gender Inequality Index (GII) value for the year 2022 is 0.437. This indicates the level of gender inequality within the country, considering factors such as reproductive health, empowerment, and labor market participation.

S9. Ans.(e)

Sol. “Certifying nearly 100 jails across the nation…” This confirms that approximately 100 jails have been certified.

S10. Ans.(a)

Sol. “The highest number of certified jails were from Uttar Pradesh…”

S11. Ans.(b)

Sol. Adani Green Energy has operationalised a 300 MW wind power project in Gujarat, comprising 174 MW capacity earlier and an additional 126 MW recently. Thus, the total capacity of the project is 300 MW.

S12. Ans.(b)

Sol. Ratan Tata. He was bestowed with the prestigious PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for his remarkable philanthropic contributions during the award ceremony held in Mumbai on March 15, 2024.

S13. Ans.(b)

Sol. Rajasthan contributes 26% to the total millet production in India, making it a significant player in the millet farming sector.

S14. Ans.(a)

Sol. The discovery of the extensive cemetery of human skeletons occurred in Nuremberg, Germany, as reported by archaeologists. This finding represents a significant historical and archaeological event in the region.

S15. Ans.(e)

Sol. China dominates the production of critical minerals, holding a significant share of the global market. Its production includes essential minerals like cobalt and rare earth elements, crucial for various industries.