Weekly Current Affairs Test : 15th to 21st April 2024

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Question 1
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In India, which one of the following is mandated with facilitating monetization of non-core assets of government CPSEs under strategic disinvestment or closure and enemy property?

A
NITI Aayog

B
Reserve Bank of India

C
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

D
Department of Investment and Public Asset Management

Question 2
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Which organization releases the Global Financial Stability Report?

A
International Monetary Fund (IMF)

B
World Bank

C
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

D
Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

Question 3
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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A
Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.

B
Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.

C
Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.

D
Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.

Question 4
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Which of the following statements about an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is correct?

A
An IPO is a process where an established public company buys shares of a startup.

B
An IPO is a type of loan that a company takes from the public.

C
An IPO is the process of a company buying back its shares from the public.

D
An IPO occurs when a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time.

Question 5
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Plastic Overshoot Day 2024 Report was released by which organization?

A
World Health Organization (WHO)

B
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

C
Plastic Pollution Coalition

D
Earth Action

Question 6
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For the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled a revolutionary plan that offers the choice of “home voting,”which is accessible for

A
For all elderly citizens

B
For all Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)

C
Both (a) and (b)

D
None of the above

Question 7
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Consider the following pairs [Volcano ’s Name: Location]
1. Mount Etna: Italy
2. Mauna Loa: Indonesia
3. Mount Vesuvius: Philippine
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A
Only one

B
Only two

C
All three

D
None

Question 8
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Consider the following statements about the Directorate of Enforcement or Enforcement Directorate (ED):
1. It is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
2. Its primary objective is to curb the generation and circulation of black money and to ensure compliance with the laws concerning foreign exchange and prevention of money laundering.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Question 9
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Consider the following statements the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):
1. It is a statutory body under the administration of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
2. It regulates the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food articles, while also establishing standards to ensure food safety.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Question 10
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Which of the following statements about radiation therapy is correct?

A
Radiation therapy uses radioactive substances to treat diseases.

B
Radiation therapy is only used for treating cancer.

C
Radiation therapy can be used alone or in combination with other treatments like surgery and chemotherapy.

D
Radiation therapy is a surgical procedure to remove tumors.

Question 11
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Which of the following best describes ‘Shrinkflation ’?

A
The process of reducing the size or quantity of a product while maintaining its price.

B
The act of inflating the size of a product without changing its price.

C
The reduction of production costs by increasing the efficiency of manufacturing processes.

D
The expansion of a company 's product line to include more options for consumers.

Question 12
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Which of the following statements best describes the K árm án Line?

A
It is the boundary between the Earth 's crust and mantle.

B
It marks the point where the Earth 's atmosphere ends and outer space begins.

C
It indicates the separation between the Earth 's core and mantle.

D
It defines the boundary between the Earth 's lithosphere and asthenosphere.

Question 13
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Which of the following statements accurately describes a Nostro account?

A
It is a bank account held by a bank in a foreign currency in another bank.

B
It is a personal savings account held by an individual in a local bank.

C
It is a credit card account provided by a local bank to its customers.

D
It is a term deposit account held by a business in a local bank.

Question 14
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Which of the following statements about rogue waves is true?

A
Rogue waves are always caused by underwater earthquakes.

B
Rogue waves are typically less than twice the height of surrounding waves.

C
Rogue waves are more likely to occur in shallow waters.

D
Rogue waves are unpredictable and can appear suddenly without warning.

Question 15
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Soil acidification is a process characterized by:

A
Decrease in soil pH

B
Increase in soil pH

C
Increase in soil fertility

D
Decrease in soil fertility

Question 16
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Which of the following statements best describes a key finding from the recent ‘Trade and Development Report Update ’?

A
The report suggests that global trade has significantly declined due to trade wars and protectionist policies.

B
The report highlights that developing countries are experiencing rapid growth in their exports, contributing to global economic stability.

C
The report indicates that digitalization and technological advancements have had a minimal impact on global trade patterns.

D
The report emphasizes that sustainable development goals (SDGs) are hindering international trade agreements.

Question 17
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Consider the following statements about National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO):
1. It operates under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. It oversees organ procurement, allotment and distribution in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Question 18
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Which of the following statements about diabetes is true?

A
Type 1 diabetes is primarily caused by lifestyle factors like poor diet and lack of exercise.

B
Type 2 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body 's immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

C
Gestational diabetes occurs only in pregnant women and usually resolves after childbirth.

D
Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.

Question 19
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Consider the following statements:
1. Black holes emit more light than stars.
2. Black holes are formed when a star undergoes nuclear fusion.
3. The escape velocity of a black hole exceeds the speed of light.
How many of the statements are correct?
A
Only one

B
Only two

C
All three

D
None

Question 20
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The Noyyal River is a tributary of the

A
River Godavari

B
River Mahanadi

C
River Kaveri

D
River Vaigai

Question 21
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Which of the following statements accurately describes GPS spoofing?

A
GPS spoofing is a method used to increase the accuracy of GPS signals.

B
GPS spoofing involves sending fake GPS signals to deceive GPS receivers about the actual location.

C
GPS spoofing is primarily used to reduce the power consumption of GPS devices.

D
GPS spoofing is a feature that allows GPS devices to communicate with each other wirelessly.

Question 22
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Which of the following best describes the “Innovation Trap ”?

A
A situation where a company focuses too much on incremental improvements and neglects radical innovations.

B
A strategy where companies prioritize short-term gains over long-term growth.

C
A scenario where a company invests heavily in R &D but fails to bring successful products to market.

D
A condition where companies become too risk-averse and avoid any form of innovation.

Question 23
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‘State of World Population 2024 ’report is published by

A
World Economic Forum

B
United Nations Population Fund

C
World Bank Group

D
International Monetary Fund

Question 24
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Which of the following statements best describes Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF)?

A
It represents the total value of goods and services produced in an economy during a specific period.

B
It refers to the change in the value of stocks and bonds traded in a financial market.

C
It measures the net increase in physical assets within an economy during a particular time period.

D
It denotes the total value of exports minus the total value of imports in an economy.

Question 25
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Consider the following statements:
1. The World Craft City (WCC) initiative was launched in 2014 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
2. Recently, UNESCO has identified Srinagar as a potential candidate for the prestigious World Craft City (WCC) designation from India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 1

NITI Aayog

Reserve Bank of India

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

Department of Investment and Public Asset Management

Question 2

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

World Bank

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

Question 3

Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.

Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.

Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.

Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.

Question 4

An IPO is a process where an established public company buys shares of a startup.

An IPO is a type of loan that a company takes from the public.

An IPO is the process of a company buying back its shares from the public.

An IPO occurs when a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time.

Question 5

World Health Organization (WHO)

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Plastic Pollution Coalition

Earth Action

Question 6

For all elderly citizens

For all Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)

Both (a) and (b)

None of the above

Question 7

Only one

Only two

All three

None

Question 8

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 9

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 10

Radiation therapy uses radioactive substances to treat diseases.

Radiation therapy is only used for treating cancer.

Radiation therapy can be used alone or in combination with other treatments like surgery and chemotherapy.

Radiation therapy is a surgical procedure to remove tumors.

Question 11

The process of reducing the size or quantity of a product while maintaining its price.

The act of inflating the size of a product without changing its price.

The reduction of production costs by increasing the efficiency of manufacturing processes.

The expansion of a company 's product line to include more options for consumers.

Question 12

It is the boundary between the Earth 's crust and mantle.

It marks the point where the Earth 's atmosphere ends and outer space begins.

It indicates the separation between the Earth 's core and mantle.

It defines the boundary between the Earth 's lithosphere and asthenosphere.

Question 13

It is a bank account held by a bank in a foreign currency in another bank.

It is a personal savings account held by an individual in a local bank.

It is a credit card account provided by a local bank to its customers.

It is a term deposit account held by a business in a local bank.

Question 14

Rogue waves are always caused by underwater earthquakes.

Rogue waves are typically less than twice the height of surrounding waves.

Rogue waves are more likely to occur in shallow waters.

Rogue waves are unpredictable and can appear suddenly without warning.

Question 15

Decrease in soil pH

Increase in soil pH

Increase in soil fertility

Decrease in soil fertility

Question 16

The report suggests that global trade has significantly declined due to trade wars and protectionist policies.

The report highlights that developing countries are experiencing rapid growth in their exports, contributing to global economic stability.

The report indicates that digitalization and technological advancements have had a minimal impact on global trade patterns.