Current Affairs MCQs - 7 April 2024(English) | Test Your Knowledge

2024-05-06 18:39:37

1. What is the main objective of the MoU signed between BEML and BEL?

A) To import technology from abroad

B) To develop an indigenous Train Control Management System

C) To promote tourism in India

D) To increase trade with neighboring countries

2. Who defended the actions of villagers in West Bengal against an NIA team?

A) The President of India

B) The Prime Minister

C) The Chief Minister of West Bengal

D) The Home Minister

3. Which two seats in Uttar Pradesh are to be discussed by the Congress central election committee?

A) Varanasi and Lucknow

B) Amethi and Raebareli

C) Agra and Kanpur

D) Meerut and Ghaziabad

4. How much did Vodafone Idea’s board approve to raise from the Aditya Birla Group?

A) ₹1075 crore

B) ₹2075 crore

C) ₹3075 crore

D) ₹4075 crore

5. Who is the current Emir of Kuwait under whose reign the parliamentary election was held?

A) Sheikh Sabah

B) Sheikh Nawaf

C) Sheikh Jaber

D) Sheikh Meshal

6. What did the Strategic Forces Command and DRDO recently flight-test?

A) A new aircraft

B) A missile

C) A submarine

D) A tank

7. Which countries are involved in the anti-dumping probe related to a product used in the rubber industry?

A) China and Japan

B) USA and Russia

C) Germany and France

D) India and Pakistan

8. Which textile from Tripura received the GI tag?

A) Rignai Pachra

B) Tripura Silk

C) Udaipur Cotton

D) Agartala Wool

9. Who was sworn in for their third term as Egypt’s President?

A) Hosni Mubarak

B) Mohamed Morsi

C) Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

D) Anwar Sadat

10. What program did TCS launch in partnership with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs?

A) A sustainability program

B) A financial literacy program

C) A digital marketing program

D) A corporate governance program

11. For which project did Cochin Shipyard Limited sign a contract with BEL?

A) Aircraft carrier construction

B) Frigate building project

C) Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project

D) Submarine development program

12. Which country received two Dornier 228 Planes from HAL?

A) Bhutan

B) Bangladesh

C) Nepal

D) Sri Lanka

13. Who was honored with the title of ‘Distinguished Overseas Dental Specialist’ at the National Fame Awards 2024?

A) Dr. Harsh Vardhan

B) Dr. Sunita Narain

C) Gauahar Khan

D) Dr. Naresh Trehan

14. The i-TCMS developed by BEML and BEL is part of which Indian government initiative?

A) Digital India

B) Skill India

C) Make in India

D) Startup India

15. The NIA team was allegedly attacked by locals in which state?

A) Bihar

B) West Bengal

C) Uttar Pradesh

D) Odisha

16. Where did the Aam Aadmi Party observe a daylong fast?

A) Jantar Mantar and Khatkar Kalan

B) Red Fort and Golden Temple

C) India Gate and Wagah Border

D) Raj Ghat and Amritsar

17. What is the purpose of Vodafone Idea’s fundraise?

A) To pay off debts

B) To expand network coverage

C) To launch new services

D) To invest in technology upgrades

18. The parliamentary election in Kuwait is significant because it was the first under the reign of which Emir?

A) Emir Sheikh Sabah

B) Emir Sheikh Meshal

C) Emir Sheikh Nawaf

D) Emir Sheikh Jaber

19. The missile flight-tested by the Strategic Forces Command and DRDO is part of which sector?

A) Civil aviation

B) Defense

C) Space exploration

D) Maritime security

20. The GI tag for Tripureswari temple’s Pera signifies what?

A) A unique cultural dance

B) A traditional textile pattern

C) A special type of sweet

D) An architectural style

Answer Keys:

1. Answer: B) To develop an indigenous Train Control Management System

2. Answer: C) The Chief Minister of West Bengal

3. Answer: B) Amethi and Raebareli

4. Answer: B) ₹2075 crore

5. Answer: D) Sheikh Meshal

6. Answer: B) A missile

7. Answer: A) China and Japan

8. Answer: A) Rignai Pachra

9. Answer: C) Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

10. Answer: A) A sustainability program

11. Answer: C) Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project

12. Answer: C) Nepal

13. Answer: C) Gauahar Khan

14. Answer: C) Make in India

15. Answer: B) West Bengal

16. Answer: A) Jantar Mantar and Khatkar Kalan

17. Answer: D) To invest in technology upgrades

18. Answer: B) Emir Sheikh Meshal

19. Answer: B) Defense

20. Answer: C) A special type of sweet