Cabinet Ministers

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Tallest competitive swimming pool | Global Human Development Index | Chithirai Car Festival - Current Affairs Questions

1. In which country was the world's tallest competitive swimming pool opened?

[A] Nepal

[B] Maldives

[C] Bhutan

[D] India

Answer: [C] Bhutan

2. What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Human Development Index?

[A] 75

[B] 78

[C] 125

[D] 134

Answer: [D] 134

3. Which bank became the first Trading cum Clearing (TCM) Member at India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)?

[A] ICICI Bank

[B] HDFC Bank

[C] State Bank of India

[D] Axis Bank

Answer: [C] State Bank of India

4. What is the theme of World Autism Awareness Day 2024?

[A] Empowering Autistic Voices

[B] The Transition to Adulthood

[C] Inclusive Quality Education for All

[D] Assistive Technologies, Active Participation

Answer: [A] Empowering Autistic Voices

5. Which state recently celebrated the ‘Chithirai Car Festival’?

[A] Madhya Pradesh

[B] Gujarat

[C] Karnataka

[D] Tamil Nadu

Answer: [D] Tamil Nadu

6. Indian Pavilion inaugurated at Cannes Film Festival 2024, where is it being held?

[A] France

[B] Canada

[C] Germany

[D] Australia

Answer: [A] France

7. What is INS Vikrant, recently seen in news?

[A] Submarine

[B] Aircraft carrier

[C] Tankers

[D] Frigates

Answer: [B] Aircraft carrier

8. Who won the 56th National Kho Kho Championship 2023-24?

[A] Uttar Pradesh

[B] Karnataka

[C] Maharashtra

[D] Madhya Pradesh

Answer: [C] Maharashtra

9. What is the theme of ‘World Press Freedom Day 2024’?

[A] A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis

[B] Shaping a Future of Rights

[C] Journalism under Digital Siege

[D] Information as a Public Good

Answer: [A] A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis

10. Which country recently held its first Parliamentary Election under Emir Sheikh Meshal?

[A] Kuwait

[B] Qatar

[C] Bahrain

[D] Oman

Answer: [A] Kuwait