Current Affairs Quiz 16th Oct 2024 Directions for the quiz:
This quiz is designed to assess your learning on current affairs from 16th Oct 2024. Each question has 4 options. Select the most appropriate one. We recommend reading the Daily Current Affairs 16th Oct 2024 1. Which company secured the contract to build India’s first indigenous bullet trains?
BHEL BEML Tata Steel Larsen & Toubro
Correct answer: BEML. This project is a significant step towards India’s self-reliance in rail infrastructure.
2. Who was recently sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir?
Mehbooba Mufti Farooq Abdullah Omar Abdullah Altaf Bukhari
Correct answer: Omar Abdullah. His appointment marks a new political chapter in the region’s governance.
3. How much funding did the World Health Organization raise during its recent fundraising event?
$500 million $1 billion $2 billion $1.5 billion
Correct answer: $1 billion. The funds will support global health initiatives, especially in underserved regions.
4. Which city was recently crowned as the richest city in the world by sovereign wealth funds?
Dubai London New York Abu Dhabi
Correct answer: Abu Dhabi. With its vast oil reserves and investments, Abu Dhabi has emerged as the wealthiest city globally.
5. How many wetlands will be revitalized in Assam to alleviate flood risks?
100 50 129 80
Correct answer: 129. Revitalizing these wetlands aims to improve water retention and mitigate flood impacts in Assam.
6. In which city did the Union Minister inaugurate the new National Skill Training Institute?
Visakhapatnam Hyderabad Chennai Pune
Correct answer: Visakhapatnam. This institute aims to bolster skill development and vocational training in the region.
7. Which state’s assembly passed a resolution against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024?
Tamil Nadu Karnataka Kerala West Bengal
Correct answer: Kerala. The resolution reflects concerns about the bill’s impact on Waqf properties.
8. What is Karnataka aiming to become in Asia under the leadership of Priyank Kharge?
Technology hub Gaming and Animation powerhouse Agriculture hub AI research leader
Correct answer: Gaming and Animation powerhouse. This initiative seeks to position Karnataka as a leader in creative industries.
9. In which state was the foundation stone laid for a new Very Low Frequency (VLF) Station of the Indian Navy?
Maharashtra Telangana Gujarat Odisha
Correct answer: Telangana. The VLF station will enhance naval communication capabilities.
10. What major defense system did the United States recently send to Israel?
Patriot Iron Dome THAAD Aegis
Correct answer: THAAD. This system strengthens Israel’s missile defense against long-range threats.
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