Current Affairs Questions and Answers 20th April 2024

20th April Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. Which regulatory body imposed penalties on the co-operative banks based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance?

(a) SEBI

(b) RBI

(d) FSDC

(e) PFRDA

Q2. Who developed the indigenous propulsion system for the missile?

(a) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru

(b) Indian Air Force

(d) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

(e) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Q3. Who did General Manoj Pande interact with to discuss strengthening military cooperation between India and Uzbekistan?

(a) Uzbek President

(b) First Deputy Minister of Defence

(d) Chief of the Uzbek Armed Forces

(e) Indian Prime Minister

Q4. Which of the following roles were included in the assessment for the ‘Best Airport Staff’ award?

(a) Baggage handling personnel

(b) Air traffic controllers

(d) Airport maintenance crew

(e) Aircraft mechanics

Q5. Which region was particularly mentioned by Francesco La Camera as being affected by the lack of renewable energy deployment?

(a) Europe

(b) North America

(d) Middle East

(e) Global South

Q6. What is India’s estimated population according to the UNFPA report?

(a) 140.17 crore

(b) 144.17 crore

(d) 148.24 crore

(e) 142.5 crore

Q7. What is the primary reason cited for the IMF’s revised GDP growth projection for India in FY24-25?

(a) External demand

(b) Decreased domestic demand

(d) Sluggish services sector

(e) Rising inflation

Q8 . Which country emerged as the top export market for Indian electronics goods during FY24?

(a) China

(b) United States

(d) Germany

(e) South Korea

Q9. Which organization organized the 16th World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi?

(a) International Renewable Energy Agency

(b) UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators

(d) Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company

(e) Global South Renewable Energy Consortium

Q10. What role did the Indian Air Force play in monitoring the flight of the missile?

(a) Monitoring from Su-30-Mk-I aircraft

(b) Piloting the missile

(d) Providing logistical support

(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans. (b)

Sol. Ambuja The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed penalties on the co-operative banks for deficiencies in regulatory compliance.

S2. Ans.(a)

Sol. The indigenous propulsion system for the missile was developed by GTRE, Bengaluru. This propulsion system demonstrated reliable performance during the test flight, marking a significant achievement in indigenous defense technology.

S3. Ans.(b)

Sol. General Pande engaged in discussions with Major General Khalmukhamedov Shukhrat Gayratjanovich, emphasizing the importance of enhancing military cooperation between the two nations.

S4. Ans.(c)

Sol. The assessment encompassed all customer-facing staff working at the airport, including immigration and security personnel. Their professionalism and effectiveness in ensuring smooth passenger flow and safety contributed to the recognition of GMR Hyderabad International Airport.

S5. Ans.(e)

Sol. Francesco La Camera noted that despite progress, the Global South still lacks adequate renewable energy deployment, emphasizing the need for stronger policy support and innovative financing mechanisms in this region.

S6. Ans.(b)

Sol . According to the UNFPA report, India’s estimated population is 144.17 crore.

S7. Ans.(c)

Sol. The IMF attributes its revised GDP growth projection for India to strong domestic demand, indicating that robust public investment plays a significant role in driving economic growth in the forecasted period.

S8. Ans.(b)

Sol. According to commerce department officials, the United States was one of the top five export markets for Indian electronics goods during FY24.

S9. Ans.(c)

Sol. Masdar, the state-owned Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, organized the summit, bringing together global leaders in sustainable energy and climate initiatives.

S10. Ans.(a)

Sol. The Indian Air Force played a role in monitoring the flight of the missile by utilizing Su-30-Mk-I aircraft. These aircraft were used to monitor the missile’s trajectory and performance during the test.