Weekly Current Affairs Test : 1st to 7th April 2024

Question 1
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India Gaming Report 2024 is released by:

A
Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council

B
Dream 11

C
International Center for Responsible Gaming

D
Both (b) and (c)

Question 2
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Consider the following statements about International Finance Corporation (IFC):
1. It is a sister organization of the International Monetary Fund.
2. It is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.
3. Its goals are to increase sustainable agriculture opportunities, improve healthcare and education.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A
Only one

B
Only two

C
All three

D
None

Question 3
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Consider the following statements about the Group of Friends (GOF):
1. It was launched by India in 2022.
2. It aims to promote accountability for crimes against the Blue Helmets.
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 4
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Food Waste Index (FWI) Report 2024 is released by the

A
United Nations Environment Programme

B
Food and Agriculture Organization

C
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

D
None of the above

Question 5
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Consider the following statements about Dry Seeded Rice (DSR):
1. It involves transplanting rice seedlings into flooded fields.
2. It typically requires less water compared to traditional flooded rice cultivation.
3. It is primarily practiced in regions with abundant rainfall.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A
Only one

B
Only two

C
All three

D
None

Question 6
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“1 Million Youth Actions Challenge ”(1MYAC) is an initiative led by the

A
World Economic Forum

B
United Nations Environment Programme

C
UN Climate Change Learning Partnership

D
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Question 7
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The Residential Envelope Transmittance Value (RETV) is a metric used to measure

A
light pollution

B
heat transfer

C
air pollution

D
electricity usage

Question 8
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Consider the following statements:
1. Interest rates rise when inflation decreases.
2. Lower interest rates typically encourage saving and discourage borrowing.
3. Central banks adjust interest rates to regulate the money supply and stabilize economic activity.
4. Rising interest rates have a stimulative effect on the housing market.
How many of the above statements about interest rates are correct?
A
Only one

B
Only two

C
Only three

D
All four

Question 9
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Consider the following pairs[GI product: State]:
1. Asharikandi Terracotta Craft: Kerala
2. Pani Meteka Craft: Assam
3. Sarthebari Metal Craft: Odisha
4. Jaapi: Sikkim
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A
Only one

B
Only two

C
Only three

D
All four

Question 10
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Which element is commonly used in atomic clocks due to its stable atomic structure?

A
Carbon

B
Uranium

C
Cesium

D
Hydrogen

Question 11
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What term describes the phenomenon where the frequency of atomic oscillations is used to define the length of a second?

A
Time dilation

B
Atomic resonance

C
Time standardization

D
Atomic frequency standard

Question 12
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Consider the following pairs[GI product: State]:
1. Pachra-Rignai: Assam
2. Matabari Peda: Tripura
3. Lyrnai Pottery: Meghalaya
4. Chubitchi: Nagaland
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A
Only one

B
Only two

C
Only three

D
All four

Question 13
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What is the primary method by which atomic clocks maintain accuracy?

A
Radioactive decay

B
Mechanical gears

C
Atomic oscillations

D
Solar radiation

Question 14
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Consider the following statements regarding Kallakkadal.
1. Kallakkadal are flash-flood events that take place without any noticeable advance change in local winds in the coastal environment.
2. They occur along the Indian coast, particularly the west coast.
3. Tsunami and Kallakkadal are similar types of waves with similar causes or mechanisms.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A
Only one

B
Only two

C
All three

D
None

Question 15
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Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: Earth ’s rotation is slowing slightly with time; thus, a day was shorter in the past.
Statement-II: This is due to the tidal effects the Moon has on Earth ’s rotation.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

C
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

D
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Question 16
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Which tree among the following is most notable for its extraordinary capacity to hold water beneath its thick bark, providing a vital resource during dry spells?

A
Azadirachta indica

B
Pterocarpus santalinus

C
Indian Silver Oak

D
Teak

Question 17
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Which of the following statements about Earth ’s rotation is correct?

A
Earth rotates on its axis once every 23 hours and 54 minutes.

B
Earth rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the North Pole.

C
Earth 's rotation speed is faster at the equator compared to the poles.

D
Earth 's rotation axis is perpendicular to its orbital plane.

Question 18
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The National Information System for Climate and Environment Studies (NICES) initiative was designed and operated by the

A
India Meteorological Department.

B
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.

C
Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

D
Indian Space Research Organisation.

Question 19
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Which of the following statements regarding the Evershed Effect is true?

A
It describes the deflection of light passing through a magnetic field.

B
It refers to the phenomenon where the absorption lines in a stellar spectrum are shifted due to the Doppler effect.

C
It is a result of the differential rotation of the Sun 's surface layers.

D
It is observed as a radial flow of gas across the solar surface in sunspots.

Question 20
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Which of the following statements regarding the White Light Active Region Monitor (WARM) is correct?

A
WARM is primarily used for studying cosmic microwave background radiation.

B
WARM monitors solar activity using ultraviolet light.

C
WARM is a space-based telescope designed to observe distant galaxies.

D
WARM is deployed to track and study solar active regions using white light observations.

Question 21
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Consider the following statements regarding the main functions of Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
1. It formulates, implements and monitors the monetary policy.
2. It issues, exchanges and destroys currency notes as well as puts into circulation coins minted by Government of India.
3. It introduces and upgrades safe and efficient modes of payment systems in the country to meet the requirements of the public at large.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A
Only One

B
Only two

C
All three

D
None

Question 22
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Which of the following statements about cosmic rays is true?

A
Cosmic rays are composed solely of photons.

B
Cosmic rays are deflected by Earth 's magnetic field.

C
Cosmic rays travel at speeds faster than the speed of light.

D
Cosmic rays originate solely from within our solar system.

Question 23
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BIMSTEC, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, has its permanent secretariat in

A
Kathmandu, Nepal

B
Dhaka, Bangladesh

C
Colombo, Sri Lanka

D
New Delhi, India

Question 24
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What is the demographic dividend?

A
The decrease in the total population of a country due to declining birth rates.

B
The economic growth potential resulting from a favorable age distribution within a population.

C
The increase in mortality rates among the elderly population.

D
The phenomenon where the dependency ratio exceeds the working-age population.

Question 25
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When performing a genetic cross using a Punnett square, what do the letters inside the squares represent?

A
Phenotypic traits

B
Genotypic traits

C
Dominant alleles

D
Recessive alleles

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Weekly Current ...

Question 1

Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council

Dream 11

International Center for Responsible Gaming

Both (b) and (c)

Question 2

Only one

Only two

All three

None

Question 3

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 4

United Nations Environment Programme

Food and Agriculture Organization

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

None of the above

Question 5

Only one

Only two

All three

None

Question 6

World Economic Forum

United Nations Environment Programme

UN Climate Change Learning Partnership

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Question 7

light pollution

heat transfer

air pollution

electricity usage

Question 8

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four

Question 9

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four

Question 10

Carbon

Uranium

Cesium

Hydrogen

Question 11

Time dilation

Atomic resonance

Time standardization

Atomic frequency standard

Question 12

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four

Question 13

Radioactive decay

Mechanical gears

Atomic oscillations

Solar radiation

Question 14

Only one

Only two

All three

None

Question 15

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Question 16

Azadirachta indica

Pterocarpus santalinus

Indian Silver Oak