Current Affairs MCQs(English): January 25, 2024 - Test Your Knowledge!

2024-04-13 14:25:45

1. Which campaign was launched by the Vice-President to mark India’s 75th year as a Republic?

A) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

B) Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman

C) Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

D) Digital India

2. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated which building symbolizing India’s commitment to skill development?

A) Kaushal Bhawan

B) Vigyan Bhawan

C) Shiksha Bhawan

D) Kushal Kendra

3. Saudi Arabia is set to open its first alcohol store for which group of people?

A) Tourists

B) Diplomats

C) Business travelers

D) Religious pilgrims

4. ONGC received approval to form a subsidiary focused on what type of energy?

A) Nuclear Energy

B) Green Energy

C) Thermal Energy

D) Fossil Fuels

5. What was the occasion celebrated on January 25, 2024, in India?

A) National Science Day

B) National Voters’ Day

C) National Tourism Day

D) National Education Day

6. Which company will join the CEPI network of vaccine producers?

A) Bharat Biotech

B) Serum Institute of India

C) Biocon

D) Sun Pharma

7. The merger of which two banks was approved by CCI?

A) HDFC and ICICI

B) Fincare Small Finance Bank and AU Small Finance Bank

C) Yes Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank

D) Axis Bank and IDBI Bank

8. Which festival was held from January 17 to 20, 2024, in Faridabad, Haryana?

A) India International Science Festival

B) Haryana Cultural Festival

C) Faridabad Trade Fair

D) National Technology Summit

9. What is the proposed name for ONGC’s green energy subsidiary?

A) ONGC GreenTech

B) ONGC Green Limited

C) ONGC Renewable Energy

D) ONGC Eco Ventures

10. Who is the Chairman and CEO of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)?

A) Mukesh Ambani

B) Arun Kumar Singh

C) Natarajan Chandrasekaran

D) Anil Agarwal

11. The ‘Black Tiger Safari’ is the world’s first safari dedicated to which animal?

A) Black Panther

B) Bengal Tiger

C) Black Tiger

D) Jaguar

12. Which campaign focuses on legally empowering marginalized communities in India?

A) DISHA

B) NAI DISHA

C) PRAGATI

D) SAMARTH

13. Kaushal Bhawan’s design incorporates environmental responsibility by preserving how many towering trees?

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) Four

14. Which country’s approval is required for the formation of a Joint Venture Company by ONGC for offshore wind energy?

A) USA

B) India

C) UAE

D) Russia

15. What is the focus area of the Joint Venture Company to be formed by ONGC?

A) Offshore Oil Drilling

B) Offshore Wind Energy

C) Solar Energy Production

D) Bio-fuel Development

16. Which day is celebrated on January 25th, recognized as National Tourism Day?

A) National Heritage Day

B) National Environment Day

C) National Unity Day

D) National Tourism Day

17. The Access to Justice Scheme is associated with which initiative?

A) Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman

B) Swachh Bharat Mission

C) Make in India

D) Digital India

18. Which entity’s approval did ONGC receive to establish a green energy subsidiary?

A) Ministry of Corporate Affairs

B) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

C) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

D) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

19. What is the main focus of the ‘Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman’ campaign?

A) Promoting digital literacy

B) Reinforcing commitment to constitutional principles

C) Enhancing sports facilities

D) Boosting agricultural productivity

20. Which building inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu is a symbol of skill empowerment?

A) Rashtrapati Bhavan

B) Vigyan Bhavan

C) Kaushal Bhavan

D) Udyog Bhavan

Answer Keys:

1. B) Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman

2. A) Kaushal Bhawan

3. B) Diplomats

4. B) Green Energy

5. C) National Tourism Day

6. B) Serum Institute of India

7. B) Fincare Small Finance Bank and AU Small Finance Bank

8. A) India International Science Festival

9. B) ONGC Green Limited

10. B) Arun Kumar Singh

11. C) Black Tiger

12. A) DISHA

13. B) Two

14. B) India

15. B) Offshore Wind Energy

16. D) National Tourism Day

17. A) Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman

18. C) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

19. B) Reinforcing commitment to constitutional principles

20. C) Kaushal Bhavan