Current Affairs MCQs for 11 April, 2024(English): Test Your Knowledge

2024-05-06 20:44:44

1. What is the theme of the World Homoeopathy Day symposium inaugurated by the President of India?

A) Empowering Research, Enhancing Proficiency

B) Advancing Science, Promoting Wellness

C) Integrating Medicine, Building Trust

D) Global Health, Local Impact

2. Which countries agreed to enhance their counter-terrorism cooperation following a terrorist attack in Moscow?

A) India and China

B) India and Kazakhstan

C) India and Russia

D) India and Uzbekistan

3. KABIL-CSIR-IMMT alliance is related to which field?

A) Space Research

B) Mineral Processing

C) Agricultural Development

D) Information Technology

4. For how many consecutive years has India invoked the peace clause at WTO for exceeding the rice subsidy limit?

A) Three

B) Four

C) Five

D) Six

5. What was the growth percentage of the non-life insurance industry’s gross direct premium in the fiscal year?

A) 10.78%

B) 11.78%

C) 12.78%

D) 13.78%

6. India ranks second worldwide in the number of infections for which diseases?

A) HIV/AIDS

B) Tuberculosis

C) Hepatitis B and C

D) Malaria

7. What is the focus of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council’s Expression of Interest for startups?

A) Artificial Intelligence

B) EV Battery Recycling

C) Renewable Energy

D) Biotechnology

8. When is National Safe Motherhood Day observed in India?

A) April 10

B) April 11

C) April 12

D) April 13

9. What is the significance of National Pet Day?

A) To promote pet adoption

B) To recognize the benefits pets bring to our lives

C) To raise funds for animal shelters

D) To celebrate wildlife conservation

10. World Parkinson’s Day is observed to support individuals with which condition?

A) Alzheimer’s Disease

B) Multiple Sclerosis

C) Parkinson’s Disease

D) Epilepsy

11. Which fintech firm has partnered with eSewa and HAN Pokhara in Nepal?

A) Paytm

B) Google Pay

C) PhonePe

D) PayPal

12. National Safe Motherhood Day aims to improve the lives of:

A) Elderly Women

B) Mothers and Newborns

C) Adolescent Girls

D) Working Women

13. What is the primary goal of World Parkinson’s Day?

A) Fundraising for research

B) Promoting healthy lifestyles

C) Raising awareness about Parkinson’s management

D) Celebrating medical advancements

14. PhonePe’s collaboration in Nepal is aimed at promoting:

A) Tourism

B) Digital Payments

C) Cultural Exchange

D) Educational Programs

15. The growth of the non-life insurance industry is measured in:

A) Number of Policies Sold

B) Gross Direct Premium

C) Market Share

D) Customer Satisfaction

16. The India-Kazakhstan counter-terrorism cooperation is a response to:

A) Cyber threats

B) Drug trafficking

C) Terrorist attacks

D) Economic espionage

17. The KABIL-CSIR-IMMT MoU will benefit India’s:

A) Defense sector

B) Agriculture sector

C) Mining sector

D) IT sector

18. India’s use of the peace clause at WTO is related to:

A) Textile exports

B) Rice subsidies

C) Pharmaceutical patents

D) IT services

19. India’s ranking in Hepatitis B and C infections highlights the need for:

A) Increased vaccination

B) Better sanitation

C) Improved healthcare infrastructure

D) All of the above

20. What is the main benefit of owning a pet, as celebrated on National Pet Day?

A) They can perform tricks

B) They provide companionship and health benefits

C) They protect our homes

D) They can learn to communicate

Answer Keys:

1. Answer: A) Empowering Research, Enhancing Proficiency

2. Answer: B) India and Kazakhstan

3. Answer: B) Mineral Processing

4. Answer: C) Five

5. Answer: C) 12.78%

6. Answer: C) Hepatitis B and C

7. Answer: B) EV Battery Recycling

8. Answer: B) April 11

9. Answer: B) To recognize the benefits pets bring to our lives

10. Answer: C) Parkinson’s Disease

11. Answer: C) PhonePe

12. Answer: B) Mothers and Newborns

13. Answer: C) Raising awareness about Parkinson’s management

14. Answer: B) Digital Payments

15. Answer: B) Gross Direct Premium

16. Answer: C) Terrorist attacks

17. Answer: C) Mining sector

18. Answer: B) Rice subsidies

19. Answer: D) All of the above

20. Answer: B) They provide companionship and health benefits