Current Affairs MCQs(English): March 17, 2024 | Stay Informed with Daily Quiz

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1. What was the primary motive behind the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra?

A) To promote cultural heritage of India

B) To fight against injustices such as unemployment, inflation, and the rich-poor divide

C) To campaign for environmental awareness

D) To support digital literacy programs

2. How long did the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra last?

A) 45 days

B) 62 days

C) 75 days

D) 90 days

3. Which of the following states was NOT included in the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra route?

A) Rajasthan

B) Gujarat

C) Kerala

D) Assam

4. What was the unique aspect of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra compared to the previous Bharat Jodo Yatra?

A) It was conducted entirely on foot

B) It was conducted in hybrid mode, using buses for longer parts due to time constraints

C) It was conducted using bicycles

D) It was conducted virtually

5. What was the slogan (tagline) of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra?

A) Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan

B) Satyameva Jayate

C) Nyay Ka Haq Milne Tak (“Until we get our right to justice”)

D) Make in India

6. What is the primary goal of Hamas’ ceasefire proposal?

A) To end the blockade of the Gaza Strip

B) To exchange hostages and prisoners with Israel

C) To initiate peace talks with the Palestinian Authority

D) To gain international recognition as a sovereign state

7. How many Palestinian prisoners does Hamas propose to release in exchange for Israeli hostages?

A) 500-700

B) 700-1,000

C) 1,000-1,200

D) 1,500-2,000

8. Which groups of Israeli hostages are included in the initial release according to Hamas’ proposal?

A) Soldiers and government officials

B) Women, children, elderly, and ill hostages

C) Tourists and foreign nationals

D) Businessmen and entrepreneurs

9. What has been the response of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office to the new Gaza truce proposal?

A) They have accepted the proposal with conditions

B) They have rejected the proposal as unrealistic

C) They have agreed to negotiate based on the proposal

D) They have not yet responded to the proposal

10. Which countries are involved in mediating the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas?

A) United States and Russia

B) Egypt and Qatar

C) France and Germany

D) United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia

11. What is the aim of the Jammu & Kashmir Film Policy-2024?

A) To promote tourism through film festivals

B) To position J&K as a hub of cinematic creativity and productivity

C) To regulate the content of films produced in J&K

D) To increase tax revenue from the film industry

12. What significant change does the J&K Film Policy-2024 introduce?

A) Mandatory screening of films before release

B) Tax exemptions for films shot in J&K

C) Setting up of Single Window Cell for ease of film shooting permissions

D) Introduction of a new film certification board

13. Which committee is responsible for script screening as per the J&K Film Policy-2024?

A) J&K Film Certification Committee

B) J&K Film Development Council

C) Script Screening Committee

D) J&K Censor Board

14. What incentives does the J&K Film Policy-2024 offer for films with patriotic themes?

A) Special screening at government events

B) Subsidy for shooting films

C) Priority in film festivals

D) Tax rebate on film revenue

15. Under the J&K Film Policy-2024, which body will provide a package of financial assistance?

A) J&K Film Development Council

B) Ministry of Finance, Government of India

C) J&K Tourism Development Corporation

D) Central Board of Film Certification

16. Who did PV Sindhu face in the second round of the All England Championships 2024?

A) Carolina Marin

B) Nozomi Okuhara

C) Tai Tzu-ying

D) An Se Young

17. What was the outcome of the match between PV Sindhu and An Se Young?

A) PV Sindhu won in straight games

B) An Se Young won in straight games

C) PV Sindhu won after three games

D) An Se Young won after three games

18. How long did the match between PV Sindhu and An Se Young last?

A) 30 minutes

B) 42 minutes

C) 55 minutes

D) 60 minutes

19. What was the scoreline of the match between PV Sindhu and An Se Young?

A) 21-17, 21-15

B) 21-19, 21-11

C) 22-20, 21-18

D) 21-14, 21-16

20. How many times has PV Sindhu faced An Se Young before this match?

A) Five times

B) Six times

C) Seven times

D) Eight times

21. What action did the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting take against OTT platforms?

A) Issued a warning to regulate content

B) Imposed a fine for obscene content

C) Blocked platforms for publishing obscene content

D) Mandated age verification for viewers

22. How many OTT platforms were blocked by the government for obscene content?

A) 10

B) 15

C) 18

D) 20

23. Under which act were the OTT platforms blocked for obscene content?

A) Cinematograph Act

B) Information Technology Act, 2000

C) Cable Television Networks Regulation Act

D) Broadcasting Content Complaints Council guidelines

24. What type of content led to the blocking of OTT platforms?

A) Politically sensitive content

B) Content promoting substance abuse

C) Obscene and vulgar content

D) Unlicensed streaming of sports events

25. Which minister announced the blocking of OTT platforms for obscene content?

A) Minister of Electronics and Information Technology

B) Minister of Information & Broadcasting

C) Minister of Law and Justice

D) Minister of Communications

26. What action did the Election Commission of India take regarding electoral bonds on March 17, 2024?

A) Announced a new electoral bonds scheme

B) Made fresh electoral bonds data public

C) Increased the value of electoral bonds

D) Banned the use of electoral bonds

27. Which political party received the maximum funds through electoral bonds since their introduction in 2018?

A) Trinamool Congress

B) Congress

C) BJP

D) BRS

28. Why was the counting date for Arunachal and Sikkim Assembly elections advanced to June 2, 2024?

A) Due to a public holiday

B) To coincide with the expiry of the term of the legislative assemblies

C) Because of expected bad weather

D) To align with other state election counts

29. Which body issued fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case?

A) Central Bureau of Investigation

B) Enforcement Directorate

C) Income Tax Department

D) Central Vigilance Commission

30. What was the significant event involving international students at Gujarat University hostel?

A) They were awarded scholarships

B) They participated in an international conference

C) They were assaulted for offering Namaz

D) They launched a startup incubator

Answer Keys:

1. B) To fight against injustices such as unemployment, inflation, and the rich-poor divide

2. B) 62 days

3. C) Kerala

4. B) It was conducted in hybrid mode, using buses for longer parts due to time constraints

5. C) Nyay Ka Haq Milne Tak (“Until we get our right to justice”)

6. B) To exchange hostages and prisoners with Israel

7. B) 700 -1,000

8. B) Women, children, elderly, and ill hostages

9. B) They have rejected the proposal as unrealistic

10. B) Egypt and Qatar

11. B) To position J&K as a hub of cinematic creativity and productivity

12. C) Setting up of Single Window Cell for ease of film shooting permissions

13. C) Script Screening Committee

14. B) Subsidy for shooting films

15. A) J&K Film Development Council

16. D) An Se Young

17. B) An Se Young won in straight games

18. B) 42 minutes

19. B) 21-19, 21-11

20. C) Seven times

21. C) Blocked platforms for publishing obscene content

22. C) 18

23. B) Information Technology Act, 2000

24. C) Obscene and vulgar content

25. B) Minister of Information & Broadcasting

26. B) Made fresh electoral bonds data public

27. C) BJP

28. B) To coincide with the expiry of the term of the legislative assemblies

29. B) Enforcement Directorate

30. C) They were assaulted for offering Namaz