Current Affairs 15th January 2024 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country recently inaugurated the world's longest glass-bottomed suspension bridge?
A) China
B) Switzerland
C) Portugal
D) Turkey
Answer: D) Turkey
2. The theme for Makar Sankranti 2024 is:
A) Sustainable Agriculture
B) Women Empowerment
C) Clean Energy
D) Celebrating Diversity
Answer: A) Sustainable Agriculture
3. Which state recently launched the "Yogyasree" social welfare scheme?
A) West Bengal
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Jharkhand
D) Bihar
Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh
4. The North-East Venture Fund (NEVF) focuses on:
A) Large infrastructure projects
B) Real estate development
C) Startup ventures in the North-East
D) Consultancy services to state governments
Answer: C) Startup ventures in the North-East
5. A new frog species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh was named after which mountain range?
A) Aravalli Hills
B) Western Ghats
C) Vindhya Range
D) Patkai Hills
Answer: D) Patkai Hills
6. The Indian Oil Corporation's newly commissioned Asanur Pipeline Terminal is located in:
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Odisha
Answer: A) Tamil Nadu
7. Which international organization recently released a report highlighting the decline of global wildlife populations?
A) World Bank
B) International Monetary Fund
C) World Wildlife Fund
D) International Union for Conservation of Nature
Answer: D) International Union for Conservation of Nature
8. The first-ever India-Nepal maritime exercise was named:
A) Ganga Sagar Maitri
B) Samudra Setu
C) Himalaya Shakti
D) Trishul Prahar
Answer: A) Ganga Sagar Maitri
9. The recent controversy surrounding the Adani Group is related to:
A) Tax evasion
B) Environmental concerns
C) Political affiliation
D) Financial fraud
Answer: B) Environmental concerns
10. Which technology giant announced plans to invest $10 billion in building a metaverse platform?
A) Google
B) Apple
C) Microsoft
D) Meta
Answer: C) Microsoft