April 12th Current Affairs Quiz in English For Competitive Exams

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Test Your Knowledge with Our Daily Current Affairs Quiz - April 12th, 2024

April 12th Current Affairs Quiz in English For Competitive Exams

Stay informed about the latest happenings around the world with our daily current affairs quiz! Test your knowledge on various topics like business, international relations, science & technology, and more.

This quiz covers news from April 12th, 2024, and includes interesting multiple-choice questions to challenge your understanding of current events. So, put on your thinking cap and get ready to learn something new!

Economy

Lakshadweep Gets Its First Private Bank Branch

1. Where was the first private bank branch in Lakshadweep inaugurated?
(a) Kavaratti Island
(b) Minicoy Island
(c) Agatti Island
(d) Kalpeni Island

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- Answer: a

2. Which bank opened the first private bank branch in Lakshadweep?
(a) ICICI Bank
(b) HDFC Bank
(c) IndusInd Bank
(d) Kotak Bank

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- Answer: b

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International

1. Who did the United Kingdom appoint as its first female High Commissioner to India?
(a) Lindy Cameron
(b) Suzanne Hayden
(c) Deborah Raj
(d) John Berry

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- Answer: a

2. Which three entities have partnered to promote UPI payments in Nepal?
(a) PhonePe, eSewa, and National Bank of Nepal
(b) PhonePe, eSewa, and Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) Pokhara
(c) PhonePe, eSewa, and Ministry of Tourism, Nepal
(d) PhonePe, eSewa, and Government of Nepal

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- Answer: b

Science and Technology

57 Companies Responsible for 80% of Global Carbon Emissions

1. How many companies were responsible for 80% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and cement over the past seven years?
(a) 10
(b) 57
(c) 122
(d) 200

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- Answer: b

2. What industries do these 57 companies primarily operate in?
(a) Oil, gas, coal, and cement production
(b) Agriculture
(c) Transportation
(d) Electricity generation

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- Answer: a

IIT Jodhpur Nano-sensor Revolutionizes Disease Diagnosis

1. What does the nano-sensor developed by IIT Jodhpur researchers do?
(a) Cures diseases
(b) Helps in early detection of diseases
(c) Improves treatment outcomes
(d) (b) and (c) both

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- Answer: d

2. How does this nano-sensor work?
(a) Measures blood sugar levels
(b) Detects cytokines
(c) Analyzes DNA
(d) Takes X-rays

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- Answer: b

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3. What are cytokines?
(a) Proteins that hold body cells together
(b) Proteins that play a role in inflammation and the immune system's response
(c) Proteins that help remove waste from the body
(d) Proteins that help generate energy for cells

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- Answer: b

World Parkinson's Day

1. When is World Parkinson's Day celebrated each year?
(a) April 1
(b) April 11
(c) May 10
(d) June 5

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- Answer: b

2. What is the significance of World Parkinson's Day?
(a) To raise awareness about Parkinson's disease
(b) To support people living with Parkinson's disease
(c) To focus on early diagnosis and treatment
(d) All of the above

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- Answer: d

3. What did Dr. James Parkinson do in relation to Parkinson's disease?
(a) He discovered the first treatment for the disease.
(b) He was the first to describe the symptoms of the disease.
(c) He found the cause of the disease.
(d) He discovered a prevention for the disease.

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- Answer: b

4. What are some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
(a) Fever, rash, and muscle aches
(b) Tremors, rigidity, and slow movements
(c) Headache, nausea, and vomiting
(d) Fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite