Current Affairs Quiz 12th Sept 2024 Directions for the quiz:
1. This quiz is designed to check your understanding of the latest current affairs.
2. Click on the most appropriate option for each question to submit your answer.
3. Refer to Daily Current Affairs Today 12th Sept, 2024 for more details.
1. Which country tested its largest unmanned cargo aircraft in a bid to boost its low-altitude economy?
USA
China
Russia
Japan
Correct answer: China. The country is leveraging its drone industry to enhance economic opportunities in low-altitude regions.
2. Which state launched a cash transfer scheme for adolescent girls to purchase sanitary napkins?
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Bihar
Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh. This initiative aims to promote menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls.
3. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of the State Bank of India?
Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh
Dinesh Khara
Arundhati Bhattacharya
Rajnish Kumar
Correct answer: Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh. His leadership is expected to enhance the bank’s operations.
4. PR Sreejesh was appointed as the head coach of which Indian national team?
Senior Men’s Hockey Team
Junior Men’s Hockey Team
Senior Women’s Hockey Team
Junior Women’s Hockey Team
Correct answer: Junior Men’s Hockey Team. His extensive experience is expected to benefit young players.
5. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) won a contract to set up a 1,600 MW thermal power project in which Indian state?
Jharkhand
Odisha
West Bengal
Chhattisgarh
Correct answer: Jharkhand. The project is part of India’s efforts to enhance power generation capacity.
6. DRDO successfully tested which long-range glide bomb from the Su-30 MK-I fighter jet?
Shaurya
Gaurav
BrahMos
Astra
Correct answer: Gaurav. The bomb enhances India’s precision strike capabilities.
7. Which cricketer was named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2024?
Gus Atkinson
Joe Root
Babar Azam
David Warner
Correct answer: Gus Atkinson. His remarkable performances in July earned him this accolade.
8. What is the name of the T20 cricket league set to debut in India, in partnership with Prasar Bharati?
Big Cricket League (BCL)
Indian Cricket League (ICL)
Super Cricket League (SCL)
Premier Cricket League (PCL)
Correct answer: Big Cricket League (BCL). The league is expected to bring new excitement to cricket fans.
9. When is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed in India?
August 15
August 14
January 26
October 2
Correct answer: August 14. This day commemorates the partition of India and honors the sacrifices of the displaced.
10. Where was the world’s oldest solar calendar discovered?
Egypt
Turkey
Greece
Italy
Correct answer: Turkey. Archaeologists unearthed this ancient calendar showcasing early astronomical advancements.
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