Here are ten current affairs multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from May 10, 2024, along with their answers and explanations:
- Question: Raja Ravi Varma, recently seen in the news, was associated with which field?
- [A] Sports
- [B] Medicine
- [C] Music
- [D] Painting and art
- Question: Recently, where was the ‘Critical Minerals Summit 2024’ held?
- [A] Hyderabad
- [B] Chennai
- [C] New Delhi
- [D] Bhopal
- Question: What is the theme of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2024, recently held in New Delhi?
- [A] Investing today for a more resilient tomorrow
- [B] Delivering Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure
- [C] Situating Resilient Infrastructure
- [D] Future-ready disaster resilient infrastructure
- Question: Recently, which trade association has launched a corporate governance charter for startups?
- [A] India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO)
- [B] Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
- [C] ASSOCHAM
- [D] Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
- Question: Which state’s education department recently released the ‘Guidelines for Elimination of Corporal Punishment (GECP)’?
- [A] Telangana
- [B] Maharashtra
- [C] Gujarat
- [D] Tamil Nadu
- Question: Recently, the Indian government has permitted exports of onion to which countries despite the export ban?
- [A] Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius, Sri Lanka
- [B] Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh
- [C] Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Egypt
- [D] Singapore, Afghanistan, Maldives, Iran
- Question: Recently, which two countries are discussing an agreement to develop an electric propulsion system for Indian warships?
- [A] India & UK
- [B] India & USA
- [C] India & Russia
- [D] India & China
- Question: Hangor-class submarines, recently in the news, are launched by which country?
- [A] Russia
- [B] China
- [C] India
- [D] Pakistan
- Question: Recently, which country is contemplating the lifting of vehicle import restrictions to stimulate economic growth?
- [A] Bangladesh
- [B] Sri Lanka
- [C] Nepal
- [D] Myanmar
- Question: Which country’s parliament recently passed a law criminalizing same-sex relationships?
- [A] Iran
- [B] Iraq
- [C] Vietnam
- [D] Egypt
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ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS
1) Answer: [D] Painting and art Explanation: Raja Ravi Varma was a renowned Indian painter known for his iconic artworks.
2) Answer: [C] New Delhi Explanation: The ‘Critical Minerals Summit 2024’ took place in New Delhi.
3) Answer: [B] Delivering Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure Explanation: The theme of ICDRI 2024 focused on resilient and inclusive infrastructure.
4) Answer: [B] Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Explanation: CII launched a corporate governance charter for startups.
5) Answer: [D] Tamil Nadu Explanation: Tamil Nadu’s education department released the GECP to eliminate corporal punishment in schools.
6)Answer: [A] Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius, Sri Lanka Explanation: India allowed onion exports to these countries despite the export ban.
7)Answer: [C] India & Russia Explanation: India and Russia are exploring an electric propulsion system for warships.
8) Answer: [D] Pakistan Explanation: Hangor-class submarines are part of Pakistan’s naval fleet.
9) Answer: [B] Sri Lanka Explanation: Sri Lanka is considering easing vehicle import restrictions.
10) Answer: [D] Egypt Explanation: Egypt’s parliament passed a law criminalizing same-sex relationships.