Current Affairs Questions and Answers 23rd July 2024

23rd July Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. Which legislative body will review the Assam Repealing Bill, 2024?

(a) Rajya Sabha

(b) Lok Sabha

(c) Assam Legislative Assembly

(d) Assam Legislative Council

(e) None of the above

Q2. Who has been re-elected as the chairperson of PwC India for a second term starting April 1, 2025?

(a) Dinesh Arora

(b) Sanjeev Krishan

(c) Dinesh Krishnan

(d) Sanjeev Arora

(e) None of the above

Q3. What award did Kamala Pujari receive in 2019 for her contributions to organic farming?

(a) Bharat Ratna

(b) Padma Bhushan

(c) Padma Shri

(d) Magsaysay Award

(e) Jawaharlal Nehru Award

Q4. Which company is the operator of the Azeri Chirag Gunashli (ACG) oil field?

(a) SOCAR

(b) BP

(c) ExxonMobil

(d) Equinor

(e) Chevron

Q5. Which book provides an in-depth analysis of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership through both Western and Indic perspectives?

(a) Voices From The Grassroots

(b) Leadership Lessons For Daily Living

(c) India Rising: The Modi Era

(d) Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi

(e) The Modi Way: A Leadership Chronicle

Q6. How many varieties of rice did Kamala Pujari harvest during her career?

(a) 50

(b) 75

(c) 100

(d) 125

(e) 150

Q7. Which historic site in Northeast India has been proposed for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list?

(a) Kaziranga National Park

(b) Majuli River Island

(c) Tawang Monastery

(d) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

(e) Maidam

Q8. When was the initial decision to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act made by the Assam Cabinet?

(a) January 10, 2024

(b) February 23, 2024

(c) March 15, 2024

(d) April 5, 2024

(e) May 20, 2024

Q9. Kush Maini achieved his maiden Formula 2 victory at which Grand Prix?

(a) British Grand Prix

(b) Austrian Grand Prix

(c) Hungarian Grand Prix

(d) French Grand Prix

(e) Italian Grand Prix

Q10. What is the expected initial annual production capacity for the H125 helicopters at the Indian Final Assembly Line?

(a) 5 helicopters

(b) 10 helicopters

(c) 15 helicopters

(d) 20 helicopters

(e) 30 helicopters

Solutions

S1. Ans. (c)

Sol.  The Assam Repealing Bill, 2024, will be presented for consideration during the monsoon session of the Assam Legislative Assembly. This is the legislative body responsible for reviewing and passing state-level legislation in Assam.

S2. Ans.(b)

Sol. Sanjeev Krishan has been re-elected for a second term as the chairperson of PwC India. His new term will commence on April 1, 2025. Dinesh Arora is the Chair of the Partnership Oversight Committee, not the chairperson. KPMG is a competitor, and PwC Global Strategy Council and SEBI are not relevant to the re-election news.

S3. Ans.(c)

Sol.  Kamala Pujari was honored with the Padma Shri in 2019. The Padma Shri is one of the highest civilian awards in India, recognizing distinguished service in various fields. The Bharat Ratna and Padma Bhushan are higher awards, while the Magsaysay Award and Jawaharlal Nehru Award are distinguished international recognitions.

S4. Ans.(b)

Sol . The Azeri Chirag Gunashli (ACG) oil field is operated by the British multinational company BP, which holds a 30.37% stake in the oil field.

S5. Ans.(d)

Sol. The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi. This book, authored by Dr. R Balasubramaniam, explores Prime Minister Modi’s leadership journey by integrating Western and Indic viewpoints, offering a comprehensive examination of his leadership style and its roots in India’s civilizational wisdom.

S6. Ans.(c)

Sol. Kamala Pujari was known for her cultivation of 100 varieties of rice. This achievement underscores her dedication to preserving and promoting biodiversity in agriculture through organic farming methods.

S7. Ans.(e)

Sol . The historic “Maidam” in Northeast India has been proposed to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, making it the region’s first cultural world heritage site and India’s 43rd overall.

S8. Ans.(b)

Sol.  The Assam Cabinet initially approved the decision to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act on February 23, 2024. This decision marked the beginning of the process to update and align marriage registration practices with contemporary standards.

S9. Ans.(c)

Sol . Kush Maini secured his first Formula 2 win at the Hungarian Grand Prix after initial winner Richard Verschoor was disqualified due to a technical infringement. This win marked a significant milestone in Maini’s racing career.

S10. Ans.(b)

Sol. The initial annual production capacity for the H125 helicopters at the Indian Final Assembly Line is expected to be 10 helicopters per year. This figure is based on Airbus’s current plans and may increase in the future.