Current Affairs Questions and Answers 25th April 2024

25th April Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. Which region in India records the highest maternal mortality rate, as highlighted in the UNFPA report?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Bihar

(d) Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district

(e) Kerala

Q2. What is the projected transaction handling capacity of the UPI Switch per second?

(a) 5,000 TPS

(b) 7,500 TPS

(d) 12,500 TPS

(e) 15,000 TPS

Q3. In which river basin are the majority of the expanding glacial lakes located within India?

(a) Indus

(b) Ganga

(d) Yamuna

(e) Godavari

Q4. ________ accounted for over 85% of India’s plain gold jewellery exports in FY23-24?

(a) Europe

(b) North America

(d) Middle East (UAE and Bahrain)

(e) Asia-Pacific

Q5. What is one of the key focuses of CSIR’s collaboration with industries?

(a) Environmental conservation

(b) Political lobbying

(d) Social media marketing

(e) Cultural preservation

Q6. When was the Tiger Conservation Coalition announced?

(a) World Wildlife Day

(b) International Day for Biological Diversity

(d) Earth Day

(e) International Tiger Festival

Q7. What is the primary regulatory hurdle PayU faced in obtaining RBI approval as a Payment Aggregator?

(a) Lengthy application process

(b) Concerns over complex corporate structure

(d) Insufficient financial backing

(e) Inadequate technological infrastructure

Q8 . Who emphasized BharatPe’s commitment to being a merchant-first company?

(a) Rijish Raghavan

(b) Nalin Negi

(d) CBO of PoS Solutions at BharatPe

(e) Both (a) and (b)

Q9. What sector is PayU looking to tap into with its lending arm, PayU Finance?

(a) Real Estate

(b) Healthcare

(d) Consumer Credit

(e) Agriculture

Q10. Which payment acceptance options are NOT offered by BharatPe One?

(a) Dynamic QR code

(b) Static QR code

(d) Traditional card payments

(e) Cryptocurrency payments

Solutions

S1. Ans. (d)

Sol. The UNFPA report identifies Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district as having the highest maternal mortality rate, reaching 1,671 deaths per 100,000 births. This statistic underscores the regional disparities in maternal healthcare access and outcomes.

S2. Ans.(c)

Sol. The UPI Switch can manage up to 10,000 transactions per second.

S3. Ans.(a)

Sol. Out of the 130 expanding lakes within India, the majority are distributed across the Indus River basin.

S4. Ans.(d)

Sol. According to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, the UAE and Bahrain accounted for over 85% of India’s plain gold jewellery exports in FY23-24, with exports to the UAE growing by 107.2%.

S5. Ans.(c)

Sol. CSIR collaborates extensively with industries to transfer its research outcomes into commercial products and processes, thereby fostering innovation and driving economic growth.

S6. Ans.(c)

Sol . The Tiger Conservation Coalition was announced on World Tiger Day, as mentioned in the provided information.

S7. Ans.(b)

Sol. PayU encountered difficulties with its application due to concerns raised by the RBI regarding its intricate corporate structure. This led to a delay in obtaining approval and necessitated the company to reapply for the license. The regulatory body emphasized the importance of compliance and transparency in the fintech sector, prompting PayU to address these concerns before receiving the in-principle approval.

S8. Ans.(e)

Sol. Both Nalin Negi, CEO of BharatPe, and Rijish Raghavan, CBO of PoS Solutions at BharatPe, emphasized the company’s commitment to prioritizing the needs of merchants and providing them with innovative solutions like BharatPe One.

S9. Ans.(c)

Sol. The Indian community, comprising around 1 million individuals, is recognized as the largest expatriate community in Kuwait. This community contributes significantly to various sectors of Kuwait’s economy and society, ranging from healthcare to retail, strengthening the bilateral relations between India and Kuwait.

S10. Ans.(e)

Sol. BharatPe One facilitates various payment acceptance options including dynamic QR code, static QR code, tap-and-pay, and traditional card payments. However, it does not support cryptocurrency transactions.