National: Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (January 1 to 7, 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 received the highest special assistance under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for capital expenditure/investment in the last four years?
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu

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  • Answer: B

2. Where was the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities inaugurated?
A. Jammu
B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Delhi

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  • Answer: A

3. What is the target set by the government for collecting Digital Life Certificates from Central Government Pensioners by March 2024?
A. 10 lakh
B. 25 lakh
C. 40 lakh
D. 50 lakh

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  • Answer: D

4. Which state's Chief Minister took the initiative to establish an autonomous board focused on bringing transparency to the recruitment process in Public Sector Units?
A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka

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  • Answer: B

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?

5. Where did the 12th Divya Kala Mela 2023 take place, showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs and artisans?
A. Surat
B. Ahmedabad
C. Vadodara
D. Rajkot

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  • Answer: A

6. What was the primary focus of the 10th phase of Sagar Parikrama?
A. Cultural exchange and coastal tourism
B. Welfare of fishing communities and coastal development
C. Environmental protection and marine conservation
D. Promoting scientific research and innovation in fisheries

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  • Answer: B

7. Where was the India’s first all-girl Sainik school was inaugurated by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh?
A. Vrindavan – Uttar Pradesh
B. Thanjavur – Tamil Nadu
C. Visakhapatnam – Andhra Pradesh
D. Khadakwasla – Maharashtra

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  • Answer: A

8. Which Indian state has launched the K-SMART application to bring all services of local self-government institutions on a unified digital platform?
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka

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  • Answer: C

9. Which state has reduced the age limit for old-age pensions from 60 to 50, with a focus on tribals and Dalits in a recent announcement?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Punjab
D. Jharkhand

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  • Answer: D

Also Read: Weekly Current Affairs (National) 16-22 December 2023 Bitbank: Which state's Tiriyani Block secured the top spot in NITI Aayog's inaugural delta rankings?

10. Which Indian state is proposing to integrate its Chiranjeevi health insurance scheme with Ayushman Bharat?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Karnataka

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  • Answer: C

11. Where did the National Street Food Festival 2023 conclude, marking the first-ever zero-waste street food festival in India?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai

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  • Answer: A

12. Which state/union territory did the government approve the formation of a draft committee for the establishment of a Madrasa board?
A. Ladakh
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Jammu and Kashmir

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  • Answer: D

13. Which state has been leading in Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) entry rates for the third consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to technology in justice administration?
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu

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  • Answer: B

14. What is the theme for the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit?
A. Future Collaborations
B. Global Investment Opportunities
C. Platform for Diplomats
D. Gateway to the Future

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  • Answer: D

Also Read: Weekly Current Affairs (National) 09-15 December 2023 Bitbank: In which Indian state did Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurate the 'Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam'?

15. Which Indian state has become the first to map all 784 accident-prone sites using the Mappls App for road safety?
A. Punjab
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu

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  • Answer: A

16. In which Indian state a 10th-century inscription was found, written in both Kannada and Sanskrit?
A. Kerala
B. Maharashtra
C. Goa
D. Karnataka

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  • Answer: C

17. Who inaugurated the Tur Dal Procurement Portal, allowing farmers to register and sell their produce at MSP or market rates to NAFED and NCCF?
A. Draupadi Murmu
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. Amit Shah

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  • Answer: D

18. What government department is responsible for launching the PRERANA program?
A. Ministry of Education
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D. Ministry of Women and Child Development

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  • Answer: A

19. In which Indian state the initiative 'Gunotsav 2024' is taking place to assess the performance of approximately 40 lakh students across government schools?
A. Bihar
B. Karnataka
C. Assam
D. Gujarat

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  • Answer: C

20. In which city did the inauguration of the 58th DGPs/IGPs Conference 2023 take place?
A. Jaipur
B. Bengaluru
C. Hyderabad
D. Ahmedabad

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  • Answer: A

21. What is the increased maximum jail term for drivers who flee and fail to report a fatal accident Under the new traffic law for hit-and-run cases?
A. 10 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 3 years

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  • Answer: A

22. Which Union Territory (UT) has become the first to implement the PM Vishwakarma Yojana?
A. Daman and Diu
B. Puducherry
C. Lakshadweep
D. Jammu and Kashmir

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  • Answer: D

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Published date : 23 Jan 2024 10:05AM