30January MCQ : Current Affairs Quiz 30January 2024
In this article, we will discuss all the important Current Affairs MCQs of 30 January with full explanations. Where we will discuss the daily current affairs quiz’s questions and answers. So read all the important 30 January MCQs carefully.
Current Affairs Quiz / 30 January MCQ Current Affairs
30 January Current Affairs MCQ – Questions
1. Who recently joined the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) network of vaccine producers in the Global South?
(a) Pfizer
(b) Moderna
(c) Serum Institute of India (SII)
(d) Johnson & Johnson
2. With which country’s gas company has GAIL recently entered into a long-term LNG contract to procure 0.5 million tonnes annually for a decade?
(a) Qatar
(b) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Oman
3. Which ministry’s tableau secured the first prize at the Republic Day Parade 2024?
(a) Ministry of Home Affairs
(b) Ministry of Defense
(c) Ministry of Finance
(d) Ministry of Culture
4. Which film secured the highest number of nominations at the 96th annual Academy Awards?
(a) Poor Things
(b) Barbie
(c) Killers of the Flower Moon
(d) Oppenheimer
5. What is the total number of Snow leopards reported in the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) Program?
(a) 543
(b) 601
(c) 718
(d) 825
6. How many consecutive months has India’s headline retail inflation remained above the Reserve Bank of India’s medium-term target of 4%?
(a) 40 months
(b) 51 months
(c) 30 months
(d) 60 months
7. Who is Bhutan’s current prime minister?
(a) Tshering Tobgay
(b) King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
(c) India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(d) Jigme Singye Wangchuck
8. Who recently finalized a 15-year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Excelerate Energy for supplying LNG to Bangladesh?
(a) ExxonMobil
(b) Chevron
(c) QatarEnergy
(d) TotalEnergies
9. How many interim budgets will have been presented by the time of the Union Budget in 2024?
(a) 10
(b) 17
(c) 5
(d) 15
10. From which date do the revised instructions on eligibility norms for UCBs come into force?
(a) September 4, 2023
(b) July 19, 2022
(c) January 17, 2024
(d) October 15, 2022
11. What does LABHA stand for in the context of Odisha’s new scheme?
(a) Local Agricultural Beneficiary and Harvesting Act
(b) Laghu Bana Jatya Drabya Kraya
(c) Land Acquisition for Tribal Welfare and Harvesting Agreement
(d) Livelihood Advancement for Backward and Hill Areas
12. What is the current global rank of India’s equity market by market capitalization?
(a) 3rd
(b) 4th
(c) 5th
(d) 6th
13. Where is THDCIL’s Green Hydrogen Pilot Project located?
(a) Delhi
(b) Bangalore
(c) Mumbai
(d) Rishikesh
14. What is the new name of Bank of Baroda’s card subsidiary?
(a) BOB Cards
(b) Baroda Credit Solutions
(c) BOBCARD Limited
(d) BOB Financial Reimagined
15. Who has been re-elected for a fourth term as President of Comoros?
(a) Mouigni Baraka Said Soilihi
(b) International observers
(c) A former minister
(d) Azali Assoumani
30 January MCQs – Answers
1. (c)
SII has recently joined CEPI’s network of vaccine producers in the Global South to enhance global health preparedness.
2. (b)
GAIL, India’s leading gas company, has made significant strides in enhancing its liquefied natural gas (LNG) portfolio through a recent partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ADNOC Gas. Under this deal, GAIL is set to procure 0.5 million tonnes of LNG annually for a decade, marking a crucial step towards meeting India’s growing demand for natural gas.
3. (d)
The tableau of the Ministry of Culture has secured the first prize at the Republic Day Parade 2024. The tableau, a stunning blend of tradition and innovation, captivated audiences with its masterful use of the anamorphic technique alongside a rich display of Bharat’s cultural heritage – often hailed as the mother of democracy.
4. (d)
Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” secured an impressive 13 major nominations, making it the film with the highest number of nominations.
5. (c)
Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) Program. The SPAI, a rigorous and systematic effort, reports the presence of 718 Snow leopards in India. This program was coordinated by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and supported by snow leopard range states, the Nature Conservation Foundation, Mysuru, and WWF-India.
6. (b)
51 months. Retail inflation has exceeded the RBI’s 4% target for 51 consecutive months.
7. (a)
Bhutan’s People’s Democratic Party leader, Tshering Tobgay, starts his second term as prime minister, facing the dual challenges of reviving the economy post-COVID-19 and maintaining regional ties, particularly with India, amid ongoing border negotiations with China.
8. (c)
In a landmark development, QatarEnergy and Excelerate Energy have formalized a 15-year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) aimed at bolstering Bangladesh’s energy sector. The SPA outlines Excelerate’s procurement of up to one million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG from QatarEnergy, with deliveries commencing in January 2026 to floating storage and regasification units in Bangladesh.
9. (d)
The Union Budget of 2024 will mark the 15th interim budget, as interim budgets are presented when Lok Sabha elections are imminent.
10. (c)
In a recent announcement, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated eligibility norms for urban co-operative banks (UCBs) to be included in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act. The move aligns with the Revised Regulatory Framework, emphasizing financial soundness and regulatory compliance. Effective from January 17, 2024.
11. (b)
In a significant move, the Odisha Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has unveiled the ‘LABHA’ scheme (Laghu bana jatya drabya kraya) aimed at the development and empowerment of approximately one crore tribals in the state.
12. (b)
India’s equity market recently became the 4th largest globally with a market capitalization of $4.33 trillion.
13. (d)
THDC India Limited (THDCIL) inaugurated India’s Largest Electrolyser End Fuel Cell-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project in Rishikesh on the 75th Republic Day. The initiative, aligned with the “National Green Hydrogen Mission,” signifies THDCIL’s commitment to sustainable energy practices and showcases key technologies in Green Hydrogen Production.
14. (c)
Bank of Baroda’s card subsidiary, BOB Financial Solutions Limited, undergoes a strategic makeover, now named BOBCARD Limited, with a focus on revolutionizing credit experiences.
15. (d)
Comoros President Azali Assoumani secured a disputed fourth term with 63% of the vote, prompting opposition allegations of fraud. Despite international observers citing overall fairness, low voter turnout at 16% and protests in the capital underscore the contentious nature of the election.
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