Current Affairs Questions and Answers 26th May 2024

26th May May Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which states are likely to suffer from heavy to extremely heavy rainfall due to Cyclone Remal?

(a) Maharashtra and Karnataka

(b) Tamil Nadu and Kerala

(c) West Bengal and Odisha

(d) Gujarat and Rajasthan

(e) Assam and Meghalaya

Q2. Which country experienced the largest decline in steel production among the top five global producers in April 2024?

(a) China

(b) India

(c) Japan

(d) United States

(e) Russia

Q3. What is the theme of the 10th World Water Forum held in Bali, Indonesia?

(a) Water Conservation

(b) Water for Shared Prosperity

(c) Global Water Security

(d) Sustainable Water Management

(e) Water for Sustainable Development

Q4. Which Indian city secured the highest ranking in the Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index?

(a) Bengaluru

(b) Mumbai

(c) Delhi

(d) Chennai

(e) Kolkata

Q5. What is one of the anticipated benefits of Mission ISHAN for airlines and passengers?

(a) Increased flight times

(b) Reduced flight handling capacity

(c) Enhanced congestion

(d) Seamless operations

(e) Higher fuel consumption

Q6. What does the name “Remal” signify in Arabic, the name given to the cyclone affecting the Bay of Bengal region?

(a) Storm

(b) Sand

(c) Rain

(d) Wind

(e) Thunder

Q7. What percentage of government contract jobs in Karnataka are reserved for women according to the recent mandate?

(a) 25%

(b) 30%

(c) 33%

(d) 35%

(e) 40%

Q8. What is L&T Technology Services’ plan for the Simulation Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru in the next two years?

(a) Closing down the center

(b) Scaling up the center

(c) Expanding into unrelated industries

(d) Relocating the center to another city

(e) Decreasing investments in aerospace

Q9. What was the percentage decline in net foreign direct investment (FDI) into India in FY24 compared to the previous fiscal year?

(a) 62.17%

(b) 52.17%

(c) 42.17%

(d) 72.17%

(e) 32.17%l

Q10. Which country among the top five global crude steel producers recorded positive growth in April 2024?

(a) China

(b) India

(c) Japan

(d) United States

(e) Russia

Solutions

S1. Ans. (c)

Sol. IMD forecasts heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in West Bengal’s coastal districts, including Kolkata, South and North 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, and Howrah, as well as in parts of Odisha.

S2. Ans.(a)

Sol. China, the world’s largest steel producer, witnessed a decline of 7.2% in steel production in April 2024 compared to April 2023. This decline is attributed to various factors, including reduced export demand and trade tensions with the United States.

S3. Ans.(b)

Sol.  The theme of the 10th World Water Forum held in Bali, Indonesia, is “Water for Shared Prosperity.” This theme reflects the forum’s focus on addressing water-related challenges to promote prosperity and well-being for all.

S4. Ans.(c)

Sol.  Delhi secured the 350th position among the world’s 1000 largest cities in the Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index. While Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata also feature in the index, Delhi emerged as the highest-ranked Indian city.

S5. Ans.(d)

Sol. Mission ISHAN promises seamless operations, reducing congestion and enhancing efficiency for airlines and passengers alike.

S6. Ans.(b)

Sol . Cyclone names are often chosen to reflect significant characteristics. “Remal” means “sand” in Arabic, possibly reflecting the cyclone’s potential to bring about sand-related hazards such as storm surges and coastal erosion.

S7. Ans.(c)

Sol. The Karnataka government has mandated a 33% reservation for women in all outsourced government contract jobs, aligning with existing quotas for permanent positions.

S8. Ans.(b)

Sol.  L&T Technology Services plans to substantially scale up the Simulation Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru over the next two years. This reflects the company’s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in aerospace engineering, as well as its intention to further support Airbus’s technology needs and expand its capabilities in the aerospace sector.

S9. Ans.(a)

Sol. The net FDI into India dropped by 62.17% in FY24, falling to $10.58 billion from $27.98 billion in the previous fiscal year, marking the lowest level since 2007.

S10. Ans.(b)

Sol. India was the only country among the top five global crude steel producers to record positive growth in April 2024, with a 3.9% increase compared to April 2023. This growth reflects India’s resilience amidst a global downturn in steel production. China, Japan, the United States, and Russia all experienced declines during the same period.