Current Affairs Questions and Answers 27th April 2024

27th April Current Affairs 2024 Quiz

Q1. Which city overtook Beijing as Asia’s billionaire capital in 2024?

(a) Mumbai

(b) New York

(d) Shanghai

(e) Tokyo

Q2. Who topped the Hurun rich list in China for the fourth consecutive year in 2024?

(a) Zhong Shanshan

(b) Colin Huang

(d) Robin Zeng Yuqun

(e) Li Zhenguo

Q3. Who has launched the ‘Flash Pay’ RuPay smart key chain?

(a) State Bank of India

(b) Federal Bank

(d) HDFC Bank

(e) Axis Bank

Q4. Who appointed the expert committee to address the endangerment of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) population?

(a) Indian Parliament

(b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

(d) Indian Wildlife Board

(e) Prime Minister’s Office

Q5. What was the month-to-month inflation rate based on CPI for Rural Labourers in February 2024?

(a) 7.36%

(b) 7.43%

(d) 7.55%

(e) 7.30%

Q6. What is the primary cause of endangerment for the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) population?

(a) Habitat loss due to urbanization

(b) Illegal poaching activities

(d) Predation by invasive species

(e) Collisions with high-powered power cables

Q7. Who is eligible to vote from home according to the Election Commission’s recent announcement?

(a) Citizens aged 70 and above.

(b) Citizens aged 85 and above.

(d) Citizens with a 30% benchmark disability.

(e) Citizens with a 40% benchmark disability.

Q8. What was the percentage increase in the index of mineral production in the mining and quarrying sector from January 2023 to January 2024?

(a) 4.3%

(b) 5.9%

(d) 10.3%

(e) 8.3%

Q9. What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY24 according to S&P Global?

(a) 7.0%

(b) 7.2%

(d) 7.6%

(e) 7.8%

Q10. Who collaborated to develop the Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDD&IS) deployed by the Indian Army along the northern borders?

(a) Indian Army and Bharat Electronics

(b) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force

(d) Indian Navy and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

(e) Indian Ministry of Defence and Foreign Defence Contractors

Solutions

S1. Ans.(a)

Sol. Mumbai surpassed Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital, with 92 billionaires, according to the Hurun Research Institute’s 2024 report.

S2. Ans.(a)

Sol. Zhong Shanshan, the founder of Nongfu Spring, retained the top position on the Hurun rich list in China for the fourth consecutive year in 2024, with assets totaling $63 billion.

S3. Ans.(b)

Sol. Federal Bank has partnered with NPCI to introduce the ‘Flash Pay’ RuPay smart key chain for contactless payments.

S4. Ans.(c)

Sol. In response to the urgent need to protect the endangered GIB population, the Supreme Court appointed the expert committee to address the issue. This decision reflects the judiciary’s involvement in environmental conservation efforts.

S5. Ans.(a)

Sol. The month-to-month inflation rate based on CPI for Rural Labourers in February 2024 was recorded at 7.36%, as per the provided data. This indicates a slight decrease from the previous month’s inflation rate.

S6. Ans.(e)

Sol. The GIB population faces endangerment primarily due to collisions with such power cables in regions like Gujarat and Rajasthan. This threat underscores the importance of implementing measures to mitigate these risks.

S7. Ans.(b)

Sol. According to the Election Commission’s recent announcement, voters above 85 years of age are eligible to vote from home. This measure aims to ensure accessibility and inclusivity in the electoral process for elderly citizens.

S8. Ans.(b)

Sol. The index of mineral production in January 2024 increased by 5.9% compared to January 2023,

S9. Ans.(d)

Sol. S&P Global forecasts India’s GDP to grow at a rate of 7.6% in FY24, indicating a robust economic performance for the fiscal year. This projection is based on their analysis provided in the Economic Outlook Asia-Pacific Q2 2024 report.

S10. Ans.(c)

Sol. The Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDD&IS) were developed through a collaboration between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics, marking a significant advancement in India’s indigenous defence technology.