National: Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (January 8 to 14, 2024)

Below are the useful Current Affairs Quiz 2024 Practice Questions in National for Competitive Exams like APPSC, TSPSC Groups and UPSC Civil Services, prepared by Sakshi Education.

1. Which Indian state is hosting the International Purple Fest 2024?
A. Pondicherry
B. Goa
C. Karnataka
D. Rajasthan

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  • Answer: B

2. Which city was ranked as the best Indian city for women in inclusivity and support for working women in 2023?
A. Chennai
B. Mumbai
C. Delhi
D. Kolkata

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  • Answer: A

3. Between which city and Lakshadweep islands the Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the submarine optical fibre connection project?
A. Mumbai
B. Kochi
C. Mangalore
D. Goa

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  • Answer: B

4. Where did the inaugural meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council take place?
A. Mumbai
B. Kochi
C. Delhi
D. Kolkata

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  • Answer: D

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5. What is the primary objective of the 'Heal in India, Heal by India' initiative launched on January 9, 2024?
A. Promoting tourism
B. Extending medical facilities globally
C. Enhancing educational infrastructure
D. Strengthening diplomatic ties

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  • Answer: B

6. In which Indian state the government is planning to install solar rooftops on 25,000 households in Varanasi within two months, offering substantial subsidies?
A. Bihar
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Uttar Pradesh

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  • Answer: D

7. In which Indian city 'Prasadam,' the country's first hygienic food street, was inaugurated by Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya?
A. Indore
B. Ujjain
C. Bhopal
D. Gwalior

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  • Answer: B

8. In which Indian state the Malkangiri Airport was inaugurated, marking a significant boost in connectivity recently?
A. Odisha
B. Bihar
C. West Bengal
D. Jharkhand

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  • Answer: A

9. In which city did the Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the 27th National Youth Festival on January 12th, 2024?
A. Mumbai
B. Aurangabad
C. Nashik
D. Nagpur

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  • Answer: C

Also Read: Weekly Current Affairs (National) 23-31 December 2023 Bitbank: Which Indian state secured the first spot in agri-marketing reforms, according to the recent reform index released by Niti Aayog?

10. What is the name of the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new directive aimed at promoting ethical education in India?
A. EduEthics Initiative
B. Values education 2.0
C. EthicsExcel Program
D. Mulya Pravah 2.0

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  • Answer: D

11. By which department the ANUBHAV Awards Scheme is initiated, recognizing contributions made by retired officials during their government service?
A. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions
B. Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Department of Public Grievances

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  • Answer: B

12. Which Indian states are associated with the traditional folk performance, Gangireddu Melam, performed during the Sankranti harvest festival?
A. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra and Punjab
D. Tamil Nadu and Kerala

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  • Answer: B

13. Which Indian state has launched the 'Paying Guest' scheme to boost tourism experiences?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Rajasthan

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  • Answer: A

14. In which Indian state Wings India 2024, the country's most significant civil aviation event will be held?
A. Maharashtra
B. Delhi
C. Telangana
D. Karnataka

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  • Answer: C

15. Which Indian state has unveiled the 'Yuva Nidhi' scheme to provide unemployment assistance to graduates and diploma holders recently?
A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Karnataka
D. Telangana

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  • Answer: C

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Published date : 27 Jan 2024 10:17AM