current affairs mcqs jan 2024

1)Which of the following statements are correct about Parakram Diwas?

1. It has been celebrated every year on January 26 since 2014.

2. It commemorates the birth anniversary of the freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose.

3. During the Parakram Diwas 2024 programme, the ‘Bharat Parv’ will be launched to showcase
the

nation’s diversity.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

2) Consider the following statements regarding Natural gas.

1. Natural gas is used to power appliances like stoves and furnaces.

2. Natural gas is a relatively clean burning fossil fuel, resulting in fewer emissions of nearly all types of
air pollutants and CO2 when compared with burning coal or petroleum products.

3. Extraction of natural gas from the ground does not involve release of any greenhouse gas.

How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None

3) Consider the following statements regarding Permafrost.

1. Permafrost is essentially any ground that stays frozen for at least two straight
months.
2. Permafrost is composed of a combination of soil, rocks and sand that are held
together by ice.
3. Permafrost regions are always covered with snow.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
a)Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None

4) Consider the following statements regarding Buildings Breakthrough Initiative.

1. The goal of the Buildings Breakthrough Initiative is to make near-zero emissions
and resilient buildings the new normal by 2030.
2. The initiative was launched by India. 3. It is hosted by the Global Alliance for
Buildings and Construction.
How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All
three d) None

5) ) Sharks are ectotherms. What does it mean?

a) If heat loss exceeds heat generation, metabolism increases to make up the loss

b) They maintain a constant body temperature independent of the environment

c) Their body temperature is largely determined by the surrounding water temperature

d) None of the above

6)6. With reference to the ‘Karpoori Thakur’, somewhere appeared in the news, consider the following

statements:

1. He was a member of the All India Students Federation (AISF).

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2. He played a major role in solving the issue of Partition of Bengal (1905).

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

7. With reference to the Srimanta Sankardeva, consider the following statements:

1. He is a revered Vaishnavite reformer-saint from Assam.

2. He was a contemporary to the Guru Nanak Dev.

3. He propagated the Ek Saran Naam Dharma.

How many statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

8. With reference to the Batadrava Than, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a sacred site of Vaishnavites located in Assam.

2. The site is the birthplace of saint Srimanta Sankardeva.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

9. The Chakaliya Community, sometimes seen in the news, is associated with which of the following
Indian

states?

(a) Odisha

(b) Kerala

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Pradesh

10. The term ‘Madhika’, was sometimes appeared in the news, is in the context of:

(a) A Language

(b) The boundary wall of the temple

(c) An urban settlement

(d) Water harvesting technique

11. Which of the following languages is /are given classical status in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian

Constitution?

1. Kannada

2. Sanskrit

3. Malayalam

4. Dogri

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

12. It is a style of temple architecture in which the idol of the deity rests in the garbha griha (sanctum

sanctorum), towering over the garbha griha is the shikhara.

Which among the following Style of Temple Architecture is described above?

(a) Dravidian Style

(b) Kalinga Architecture

(c) Nagara Style

(d) None

13. With reference to the Somnath temple, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is located in Saurashtra region of Gujarat on the western coast.

2. The temple is constructed in Chalukya style of Hindu temple architecture.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

14)Recently, which country of South America declared a state of emergency due to forest fires?

[A] Colombia

[B] Peru

[C] Argentina

[D] Chile

15)What is the IUCN status of ‘Indian Vulture’ recently seen in the news?

[A] Critically Endangered

[B] Endangered

[C] Vulnerable

[D] Least Concern

16)Consider the following statements regarding Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary, that was recently in
news.

1. The Pangalokha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at the tri-junction of Sikkim, Bengal, and Bhutan.

2. It is the smallest wildlife sanctuary in Sikkim.

3. A tiger was spotted at the Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary, which marks the highest elevation in

India where tigers have been observed.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three

d) None

17)Consider the following statements regarding Colombo Security Conclave.

1. Colombo Security Conclave is a trilateral maritime security grouping consisting of India, Sri Lanka and

Thailand.

2. It serves as India’s outreach to the Indian Ocean and aims to counter China’s influence in the region.

3. Colombo Security Conclave does not focus on countering terrorism and radicalisation.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three

d) None

18) Consider the following statements regarding OPEC.

1. OPEC is an intergovernmental organization established at the Baghdad Conference.

2. Angola, Ecuador and Qatar are the member countries of OPEC.

3. The organization’s primary objective is to coordinate and unify petroleum policies among member

countries.

4. OPEC possess over 80% of the world’s total crude oil reserves.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) Only three

d) All four

19)Consider the following statements regarding Electronic soil’ (eSoil).

1. eSoil is an electrically conductive growth substrate derived from cellulose and a conductive polymer

(PEDOT).

2. eSoil works by electrically stimulating plant roots.

3. It is not compatible with hydroponics.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three

d) None

20)Which of the following are the submarines of Indian Navy?

1. INS Kalvari

2. INS Vikrant

3. INS Arihant

4. INS Vikramaditya

How many of the above options is/are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) Only three

d) All four

21)The recent Nobel Peace Prize winner for 2023, announced in January 2024, is known for their
advocacy in:

A) Climate change mitigation

B) Humanitarian aid in conflict zones

C) Nuclear disarmament

D) Refugee right

22)The "World Health Organization (WHO)" declared a global health emergency due to the outbreak of a
new infectious disease in January 2024, known as:

A) SARS-CoV-3

B) MERS-CoV

C) COVID-24

D) H1N1 influenza

23)What is the primary objective of the VLF (Very Low Frequency) communication station established by
Indian Navy, recently mentioned in the news?

[A] To enhance maritime security in the Arabian Sea

[B] To strengthen communication capabilities for naval operations

[C] To monitor seismic activity in the Bay of Bengal

[D] To facilitate space exploration missions from the Indian coast

24)24. With reference to Indian Handicraft, Consider the following pairs :

Handicraft State

1. Kapdaganda shawl : Odisha

2. Chakhesang Shawls : Nagaland

3. Pashmina Shawl : Kashmir

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one pair

(b) Only two pairs

(c) All three pairs

(d) None of the pairs

25. The ‘Kateel Mela’, sometimes appeared in the news, is related to which one of the following Indian

states?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Arunachal Pradesh

(c) Himachal Pradesh

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(d) Punjab

26. With reference to Indian paintings, consider the following pairs :

Painting State

1. Lanjia Saura : Odisha

2. Warli : Maharashtra

3. Madhubani : Bihar

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one pair

(b) Only two pairs

(c) All three pairs

(d) None of the pairs

27. With reference to the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin.

2. The registration of a GI tag is valid for a period of 5 years in India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

28. Consider the following statements regarding Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas:

1. It is celebrated every year to commemorate the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from Japan.

2. On this day, only NRIs are awarded for their contribution in spreading Indian culture abroad.

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

29. With reference to the Madras Music Academy, consider the following statements:

1. Nritya Kalanidhi Award is presented in the field of dance every year by the Madras Music Academy.

2. Madras Music Academy also confers the Sangita Kalanidhi Award.

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

30. Consider the following pairs:

Toys State

1. Galar Putul Andhra Pradesh

2. Thigda dhingla Gujarat

3. Etikoppaka bommalu Tamil Nadu

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one pair

(b) Only two pairs

(c) All three pairs

(d) None of the pairs

31. With reference to the Kadamba inscription in Indian history, sometimes appeared in the news,
consider

the following statements:

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1. It highlighted the historical and socio-cultural importance of Pandya rulers.

2. Its epigraph is engraved in Tamil and Nagari characters.

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

32. With reference to the history of India, the terms like ‘Perjunka, Bilkoda and Kirukula’ were related to:

(a) Architecture

(b) Taxation

(c) Religion

(d) Language

33. With reference to the Poila Boisakh, consider the following statements:

1. It is the 1st day of the month of Boisakh of Bengali calendar year commencing Bengali New Year.

2. It has been declared as the state day by the West Bengal government.

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

34. Which of the following wars is related to the Treaty of Yandabo ?

(a) Anglo-Maratha War

(b) Anglo-Burmese War

(c) Anglo-Sikh War

(d) Anglo-Mysore War

35) Consider the following statements regarding Agriculture Census

1. It is a decadal census.

2. The basic unit of data collection in Agriculture Census is the operational holding.

3. In India, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has been organizing Agricultural Census
in

collaboration with the States and Union Territories.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three

d) None

36)Consider the following statements regarding Juice space mission, recently seen in news.

1. Juice is an interplanetary spacecraft launched by NASA.

2. The mission aims to carry out a detailed exploration of Jupiter and its icy moons.

3. Juice will be the first spacecraft to examine Jupiter.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three

d) None

37)Consider the following statements regarding Dark fibre.

1. Dark fibre is unused fibre-optic cable and infrastructure that is available for purchase or rent from

network service providers.

2. Dark fibre is inactive because no information is passed through it, so no light pulse is transmitted.
3. SEBI bans the usage of Dark fibre in India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three

d) None

38)The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana aims to

a) Set up third generation (3G) ethanol projects

b) Promote the use of Compressed BioGas (CBG) as an alternative green transportation fuel

c) Provide financial support to integrated bio-ethanol projects

d) Convert cattle dung and other organic waste into compost, biogas, and biofuels

39)Consider the following statements regarding Moving Off Information Systems (MOIS).

1. Moving Off Information Systems (MOIS) is an advanced driver assistance system that detects and

informs the driver of the presence of pedestrians and cyclists in the close-proximity forward blind spot of
the

vehicle, aiming to enhance road safety.

2. The Government has made it mandatory to install Moving Off Information Systems in all vehicles

carrying passengers or goods.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

40)Consider the following statements.

1. Glaciers are the largest source of freshwater in the Himalayan ecosystem.

2. A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is caused by the failure of a dam containing a glacial lake.

3. There is considerable shrinking of glacial lakes across the Himalayas, in recent decade.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c)only three

d)All four

41)Consider the following statements regarding Atmospheric rivers.

1. Atmospheric rivers are short and wide regions of the atmosphere that transport water vapour

from one region to the neighbouring region.

2. When atmospheric rivers make landfall, they can contribute significantly to precipitation.

3. Events like the 2018 Kerala floods, the 2022 Pakistan floods, and the lower Mississippi River floods

were linked to atmospheric rivers.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three

d) None

42)) Consider the following pairs.

1. Kakrapar Atomic power plant: Rajasthan

2. Tarapur Atomic power plant: Gujarat

3. Narora Atomic power plant: Uttar Pradesh

4. Kaiga Atomic power plant: Karnataka

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) Only three

d) All fou
43)) PM-AASHA Scheme is an umbrella scheme aimed toa) Enhance access to secondary education in
India and improve its quality.

b) Ensure Minimum Support Price to the farmers.

c) Provide health insurance scheme for low-income families.

d) Provide volunteers for campaigning healthcare scheme

44)Consider the following statements.

1. People with blood disorders like thalassemia, haemophilia, and sickle cell disease are eligible for job

reservations in government roles under the Persons with Disabilities category.

2. As per rules regarding Reservations for disabled people, 4% reservation in government jobs is available

for people with disabilities.

3. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act includes Intellectual disability and Mental illnesses as

benchmark disabilities.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three

d) None

45) Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched Project Prayas.

1. The project aims to facilitate safe, orderly, and regular migration for Indian workers and students.

2. It consolidates state-level initiatives and focuses on improving coordination between state and central

governments.

3. It was launched by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three
d) None

46)The recent "Space Tourism" mission launched in January 2024 aimed to take civilians to:

A) The Moon

B) Mars

C) International Space Station (ISS)

D) Neptune

47)The term "5G Spectrum Auction" made headlines in January 2024, focusing on:

A) High-speed internet connectivity

B) Space exploration missions

C) Pharmaceutical industry regulations

D) Genetic engineering research

48)Consider the following about winter youth olympics

a)It was held in north korea for the first time

b)India did not participate in winter youth olympics

c)Uae made participated in the event for the first time

-How many of the above options are correct

a)Only one

b)Only two

c)Only three

d)None is correct

49)Luhansk often seen in news is situated in which of the folowing regions of ukraine
a)southern part of ukraine near crimea

b)Western most part of ukraine near poland

c)Central part ofukraine

d)Northern part of ukraine near russia

50)India has surpassed hongkong to become fifth largest stock market.Identify the correct statement
regarding Hongkong

a)Hongkong lies exactly on tropic of cancer

b)Hong kong lies below tropic of cancer

c)Hongkong is landlocked

d)Hong kong lies above tropic of cancer