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Dear Readers, Daily Current Affairs Questions Quiz for SBI, IBPS, RBI, RRB, SSC Exam 2024 of 20th January 2024. Daily GK quiz online for bank & competitive exam. Here we have given the Daily Current Affairs Quiz based on the previous days Daily Current Affairs updates. Candidates preparing for IBPS, SBI, RBI, RRB, SSC Exam 2024 & other competitive exams can make use of these Current Affairs Quiz.
1) For how many years does SEBI continue to recognize AMC Repo Clearing as a means of facilitating transaction clearing?
(a) 1year
(b) 2year
(c) 3year
(d) 4year
(e) 5year
2) The “Benefit Enhancer”-equipped ICICI Pru Guaranteed Pension Plan Flexi is now available through ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.Which year did the company list on the local stock exchanges, making it the first insurance company in India?
(a) 2012
(b) 2014
(c) 2015
(d) 2016
(e) 2018
3) RBI Prepares Tougher Rules for Housing Finance Companies (HFC) That Take Deposits. How many months will be the maximum duration that HFCs can take deposits for before it is shortened to 60 months?
(a) 30months
(b) 90months
(c) 100months
(d) 120months
(e) 150months
4) According to market valuation, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is now India’s most valuable public sector enterprise (PSU), surpassing even SBI.Which company is ranked second on the list?
(a) Reliance Industries
(b) HDFC bank
(c) ICICI bank
(d) TCS
(e) Infosys
5) The new Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center site in Bengaluru was officially opened by the Prime Minister. How many crores were invested to construct it?
(a) Rs.1200crores
(b) Rs.1400crores
(c) Rs.1500crores
(d) Rs.1600crores
(e) Rs.1800crores
6) In which state does the prime minister lay the groundwork for eight AMRUT plan projects totaling roughly Rs. 2,000 crores?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) West Bengal
(d) Himachal Pradesh
(e) Andhra Pradesh
7) What percentage of GDP will the Japanese government spend on defense by 2027, doubling it to meet NATO standards?
(a) 3%
(b) 4%
(c) 2%
(d) 6%
(e) 5%
8) At Vijayawada’s Swaraj Maidan, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, will dedicate a 125-foot statue of Dr. B R Ambedkar. How many crores was the anticipated cost of building the statue?
(a) Rs.400crores
(b) Rs.402crores
(c) Rs.403crores
(d) Rs.404crores
(e) Rs.405crores
9) The 47th Kolkata International Book Fair is opened by the West Bengal Chief Minister. Which nation serves as the book fair’s theme country?
(a) USA
(b) Japan
(c) Singapore
(d) Maldives
(e) UK
10) After a break of how many years, the Assam government, headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, brought back the customary buffalo fight, known as Moh-Juj?
(a) 5
(b) 4
(c) 7
(d) 8
(e) 9
11) When was the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act established?
(a) 1961
(b) 1965
(c) 1960
(d) 1968
(e) 1963
12) The SCOPE Excellence Award for Digitalization has been given to REC.Which year did SCOPE have its start?
(a) 1971
(b) 1975
(c) 1973
(d) 1977
(e) 1979
13) Which season of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 does the famous Indian actor Hrithik Roshan join as brand ambassador?
(a) 2nd
(b) 3rd
(c) 4th
(d) 5th
(e) 1st
14) According to the Minister of Civil Aviation, India’s domestic air travel would surpass 300 million passengers by 2030.India holds the title of the world’s ______ largest market for civil aviation.
(a) 3rd
(b) 4th
(c) 5th
(d) 7th
(e) 8th
15) Which state is the joint venture between Airbus and Tata to advance aviation education taking place?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Haryana
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Assam
(e) Uttar Pradesh
16) Which year is the first module of the projected Bharatiya Space Station expected to be launched by ISRO and tested for the first time next year?
(a) 2024
(b) 2028
(c) 2030
(d) 2026
(e) 2029
17) Which country is aiming for lunar success on January 20th with its smart lander mission?
(a) China
(b) USA
(c) Russia
(d) Japan
(e) Australia
18) In which state was Raimona National Park located?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Haryana
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Assam
(e) Uttar Pradesh
19) Which state is led by C. V. Ananda Bose as governor?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) West Bengal
(d) Gujarat
(e) Bihar
20) In which state is Rameswaram National Park situated?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) West Bengal
(d) Himachal Pradesh
(e) Andhra Pradesh
Answers :
1) Answer: A
Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has renewed its recognition for AMC Repo Clearing Limited as a clearing corporation for one year, allowing it to clear and settle transactions in repo and reverse repo in debt securities.The renewal period granted by SEBI is from January 17, 2024, to January 16, 2025.Clearing Corporation Activities : Under the rules, AMC Repo Clearing Ltd will not undertake any activity except that of clearing and settling of transactions in repo and reverse repo in the debt securities that are dealt with or traded on a recognised stock exchange.SEBI’s Previous Recognition Grant : Earlier, the SEBI granted recognition to such clearing corporations in January, 2022.Introduction of Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation (LPCC) : In October 2020, SEBI introduced the concept of a Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation (LPCC) for the clearing and settlement of repo transactions in debt securities.Guidelines for Mutual Fund Participation : In February 2021, SEBI issued guidelines specifying that asset management companies (AMCs) are required to contribute Rs 150 crore as share capital for the establishment of LPCC by mutual funds.Objective of LPCC : The decision to allow the mutual fund industry to establish LPCC aimed at assisting funds in handling redemption pressures and facilitating the settlement of transactions in the corporate bond market.
2) Answer: D
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched ICICI Prudential Guaranteed Pension Plan Flexi with Benefit Enhancer.Innovative Annuity Plan with Premium Refund Option : This product is being billed as the industry’s first annuity plan that provides customers with the option to receive a 100% refund of premiums paid at any time starting from the date of purchase.Loan Facility for Financial Flexibility : The plan includes a loan facility to assist customers in managing unexpected financial obligations, allowing them to stay invested in the product and continue working towards their retirement planning goals.Alignment with IRDAI Regulations : The product is designed in accordance with proposed IRDAI regulations, emphasizing fair and appropriate surrender values, especially in cases of early policy exits.Importance of Retirement Planning :Retirement planning is an essential objective, and unforeseen financial emergencies can jeopardise this goal. To assist customers in overcoming unexpected financial obligations, the product offers a loan facility. This allows customers to stay invested in the product and work towards achieving their retirement planning objectives. Regulatory Compliance : Notably, this product aligns with the forthcoming regulations, which seek to guarantee that customers are provided with a fair and suitable surrender value, especially when opting for an early exit from the policy.Established as a joint venture between ICICI Bank Limitedand Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited,ICICI Prudential Life is engaged in life insurance and asset management business.In 2016, the company became the first insurance company in India to be listed in the domestic stock exchanges.
3) Answer: D
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a phased transition to tighten regulations for housing finance companies (HFCs), aligning them more closely with non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).Uniform Prudential Parameters : The aforementioned prescriptions are part of RBI’s plan to move HFCs (accepting or holding public deposits) towards the regulatory regime on deposit acceptance as applicable to deposit-taking non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and specify uniform prudential parameters.Increase in Liquid Assets Requirement : As per the draft circular, deposit-taking HFCs are required to raise their total liquid assets, including unencumbered approved securities, to 15% of public deposits by the end of March 2025, up from the current 13%.Reduction in Public Deposit Ceiling : The ceiling on the quantum of public deposits held by deposit taking HFCs, which comply with all prudential norms and minimum investment grade credit rating, will stand reduced from three times to 1.5 times of net owned funds, per the draft circular.Restrictions on Excess Deposits : HFCs holding deposits beyond the revised limit cannot accept new public deposits or renew existing ones until the quantum of public deposits is below the revised limit.Existing excess deposits can run off till maturity.Shortened Deposit Tenure : The longest time period for which HFCs can accept deposits will be cut to 60 months from the current 120 months. Existing deposits with maturities above 60 months can be repaid as per their existing repayment profile. The minimum period for which HFCs can accept deposits continues at 12 months.Asset Cover and Credit Rating Requirements : Deposit-taking housing finance companies (HFCs) may have to ensure that full asset cover is available for public deposits accepted by them at all times and obtain minimum investment grade credit rating at least once a year.
4) Answer: D
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has surpassed State Bank of India (SBI) to become the most valued public sector undertaking (PSU) firm in India by market valuation.Stock Performance : LIC’s shares experienced a 3% surge, reaching a 52-week high of Rs 919.45 on the BSE during intra-day trade.However, the stock later declined by 0.63%, closing at Rs 886.90.The stock of SBI fell by 1.67 per cent to Rs 626.15 apiece.Market Capitalization Comparison : The market capitalization of LIC stood at Rs 5,60,964.05 crore, which is Rs 2,149.47 crore more than SBI’s Rs 5,58,814.58 crore valuation.LIC currently holds the 9th position among the top ten most valued firms.Reliance Industries is the country’s most valued firm with a market valuation of Rs 18,42,160.54 crore followed by TCS (Rs 14,21,230.44 crore), HDFC Bank (Rs 11,66,888.98 crore), ICICI Bank (Rs 6,87,740.99 crore), Infosys (Rs 6,80,631.89 crore), Bharti Airtel (Rs 6,10,389.59 crore), Hindustan Unilever (Rs 6,02,388.21 crore), ITC (Rs 5,82,423.61 crore), LIC (Rs 5,60,964.05 crore) and SBI (Rs 5,58,814.58 crore).
Listing Details : The country’s largest insurer was listed in May 2022. The government had sold over 22.13 crore shares, or a 3.5 per cent stake in LIC, through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).The government holds 96.5 per cent stake in the company.Share Performance Since Listing : LIC shares were listed at Rs 875.25 apiece on May 17, 2022, compared to the IPO price of Rs 949.Currently, the stock is only 6.21% away from its IPO price.Government Stake in LIC : The government holds a 96.5% stake in the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC).
5) Answer: D
Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the new state-of-the-art Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Built with an investment of Rs 1,600 crores, the 43-acre campus is Boeing’s largest such investment outside the USA. The Prime Minister also launched the Boeing Sukanya Program which aims to support the entry of more girl children from across India into the country’s growing aviation sector. The Prime Minister took a walkthrough of the Experience Center and interacted with Sukanya beneficiaries. The Prime Minister inaugurated the new state-of-the-art Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) campus in Bengaluru. Built with an investment of Rs. 1,600 crores, the 43-acre campus is Boeing’s largest such investment outside the USA. Boeing’s new campus in India will become a cornerstone for partnership with the vibrant startup, private and government ecosystem in India, and will help develop next-generation products and services for the global aerospace and defence industry The Prime Minister also launched the Boeing Sukanya Program which aims to support the entry of more girl children from across India into the country’s growing aviation sector. The program will provide opportunities for girls and women from across India to learn critical skills in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) fields and train for jobs in the aviation sector. For young girls, the program will create STEM Labs at 150 planned locations to help spark interest in STEM careers. The program will also provide scholarships to women who are training to be pilots
6) Answer: B
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of 8 AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) projects worth around Rs. 2,000 crores in Solapur, Maharashtra. Shri Modi dedicated to the nation more than 90,000 houses completed under PMAY-Urban in Maharashtra and 15,000 houses of Raynagar Housing Society in Solapur, whose beneficiaries comprise thousands of handloom workers, vendors, power loom workers, rag pickers, Bidi workers, drivers, among others. He also initiated the distribution of 1st and 2nd instalments to 10,000 beneficiaries of PM-SVANIDHI in Maharashtra during the programme. Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ramesh Bais, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Shri Ajit Pawar and Founder of Raynagar Federation, Shri Narsayya Adam were present on the occasion among others.
7) Answer: C
Japan signed a deal with its ally the United States to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk missiles as it ramps up its military capacity to counter regional security threats.Faced with growing Chinese military clout and a nuclear-armed North Korea, the Japanese government plans to double its defense spending to the NATO standard of 2% of GDP by 2027.A sale of up to $2.35 billion (¥348 billion) for two types of Tomahawks, which have a 1,600-kilometer (995-mile) range, was approved by Washington in November 2023.Japan has approved a record defense budget worth $56 billion for the next fiscal year from April.Japan has a pacifist post-war constitution, which limits its military to ostensibly defensive measures.But when it updated key security and defense policies last year, Tokyo explicitly outlined the challenge posed by China.At a news conference earlier in the day, U.S. ambassador Rahm Emanuel lauded Japan’s new defense push.Last month Tokyo loosened arms export controls to enable it to sell Patriot missiles made in Japan under license to the United States, which is seeking to replenish its stocks after sending the weapon systems to Ukraine.
8) Answer: D
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy will unveil a 125 foot statue of Dr B R Ambedkar at Swaraj Maidan in Vijayawada.The statue, constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 404 crore, stands on an 81-foot pedestal, making it a 206-feet monument.It is named as the ‘Statute of Social Justice’ and Swaraj Maidan will be named after Dr B R Ambedkar.The state government has stated that it is the tallest non-religious statue project in the country.The project has a park with Dr BR Ambedkar experience centre, a convention centre with a seating capacity of 2,000, a food court, a play area for children, water bodies, musical fountain and long walking paths, officials informed.The 125-foot statue is made of steel frame and bronze cladding and is completely made in India. Around 400 MT of stainless steel and 120 metric tonnes of bronze were used for the construction of the statue. The 81 foot pedestal building Is designed as Kalachakra Maha Mandal of Buddhist architecture.The project, which was started in December 2021, has been implemented by the Social Welfare Department (nodal agency) of the state government and Andhra Pradesh Industrial infrastructure Corporation.
9) Answer: E
Inaugurating the International Kolkata Book Fair, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that relations between India and the UK have spanned over a long time since the Battle of Plassey in 1757.The UK is the theme country of this 47th edition of the book fair.Banerjee stated since 1757, the British had ruled India till Independence during which several architectural edifices have been constructed by them.Banerjee stated she had received invitations from a premier UK university which she is likely to visit after June this year.Nearly 20 countries are participating in this year’s book fair which has become a big festival in the metropolis, she added.The chief minister stated she had published 143 books so far and intends to make the figure 150 next year, she added.
10) Answer: E
The Assam Government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, reinstated the traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj) after a nine-year hiatus.The event, held in the Ahotguri area of Nagaon district, marks a significant cultural revival. The Supreme Court had previously banned such events, akin to Tamil Nadu’s Jallikattu and Maharashtra’s bullock cart races.The Supreme Court had outlawed Jallikattu and bullock-cart races in 2014, including events of a similar nature.However, a breakthrough came in May last year when five-judge bench upheld amendments by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960. This allowed the resumption of bull-taming sports.Responding to a Gauhati high court query in October, the Assam Government committed to framing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).Subsequently, on December 8, 2023, the state cabinet approved the revival of traditional buffalo fights under strict SOP. According to Sarma, Moh-Juj was introduced to Assamese culture by the 30th Ahom king Swargadeo Rudra Singha nearly 200 years ago.Alongside buffalo fights, Swargadeo Rudra Singha introduced elephant-fights and bird fights, events that played a unifying role in society.The chief minister stressed the delicate balance achieved between animal welfare and the celebration of ancient culture.In addition to Moh-Juj, the Assam Government also revived the traditional bird-fighBulbuli fight, which had faced a ban in 2016. The event, organised in Hayagriva Madhav, was attended by Chief Minister Sarma and his family.Sarma reiterated the government’s commitment to breathing life into ancient customs and rituals.
11) Answer: C
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India, raised concerns about the events being a violation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960. The Supreme Court had outlawed Jallikattu and bullock-cart races in 2014, including events of a similar nature.However, a breakthrough came in May last year when five-judge bench upheld amendments by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960 . PETA urged Chief Minister Sarma to halt Moh-Juj and Bulbuli bird fights during the Bhogali Bihu festival, emphasising the legal implications based on Supreme Court judgments
12) Answer: C
REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has been honored with the prestigious Scope Excellence Award in the category of Special Institutional Category(Digitalization). The award acknowledges REC Limited’s unwavering commitment to the digitalization of its workplace and the promotion of best practices in establishing a paperless office. The award was presented by the Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Director (Finance), Shri Ajoy Choudhury and Executive Director (BDM), Shri Saurabh Rastogi of REC Limited graciously accepted the award from the Vice President of India at the ceremony This accomplishment underscores REC Limited’s dedication to embracing technological advancements and fostering a culture of innovation within the organization. SCOPE was established in 1973 as an apex body of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs), and is dedicated to promoting competitiveness and excellence within the PSE sector. The SCOPE Excellence Award recognizes and commemorates exemplary performances of Public Sector Enterprises.
13) Answer: B
Indian superstar Hrithik Roshan joins the 3rd season of RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 as the brand ambassador. Hrithik, an avid sports fan himself, enjoys the physical nature of volleyball and describes the partnership as a natural fit for him.The event is all set to begin on February 15, 2024 and will be telecast LIVE on Sony Sports Network.The RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 is co-owned and exclusively marketed by Baseline Ventures, a sports marketing firm. Tuhin Mishra, managing director and co-founder, Baseline Ventures.
14) Answer: C
Addressing Wings India 2024 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, he stated the domestic passenger traffic, which was 60 million in 2014 grew to 145 million pre-Covid and it further went up to 153 million in 2023.He stated despite the projected growth of 300 million by 2030, India will be one of the most under penetrated markets across the top 20 markets in the world.The domestic passenger traffic in the last 10 years grew at CAGR of 15.3 per cent while international traffic grew at 6.1 per cent.India is the third-largest domestic civil aviation market and seventh-largest international civil aviation market. If both are combined, India is the fifth-largest civil aviation market in the world.The minister stated that India has become the largest purchaser of aircraft in the world after the United States and China. He expects that India’s fleet will go up from 713 to more than 2,000 in the next decade. He noted that the country, which had 400 aircraft in 2013-14, has grown its fleet to 713 aircraft.
15) Answer: B
In adherence to its ‘Skill India’ commitment, Airbus has formed a 50:50 joint venture with Tata-owned Air India, marking a significant stride in launching a world-class pilot training center in Gurugram, Haryana.The Tata Airbus Training Centre is geared to provide A320 and A350 flight training for approximately 5,000 new pilots over the span of the next 10 years. Covering a vast 3,300 sq.mt., the center is set to feature 10 Full Flight Simulators (FFS), dedicated flight training classrooms, as well as briefing and debriefing rooms, forming a comprehensive Airbus Flight Training Device setup.With a slated operational kickoff in early 2025, the training center’s initial phase will see the installation of four A320 FFS. Courses offered at the Tata Airbus Training Centre will receive approval from both the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).Simultaneously, Airbus has entered a partnership with GMR Aero Technic to provide Aircraft Maintenance Engineering training courses at GMR’s facility in Hyderabad.
16) Answer: B
ISRO plans to carry out the first tests of the proposed Bharatiya Space Station next year and talks are on with the industry to manufacture, test and launch its first module by 2028, the space agency’s chief S Somanath stated. Interacting with reporters on the sidelines of the India International Science Festival, he stated India’s first mission to Venus is also likely to be launched in 2028 and engineers are working on bringing down costs on certain high-value components.Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set ISRO a target to launch the Bharatiya Space Station by 2035 and land an Indian astronaut on the moon by 2040.
17) Answer: D
In a bid to overcome setbacks, Japan is set to attempt a soft landing on the moon’s surface with the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon early on January 20.The country seeks to join the exclusive club of nations achieving a successful soft landing on the moon. The United States, Russia (erstwhile USSR), China, and India have accomplished this feat, leaving Japan eager to overcome its exclusion.Designed to land within 100 meters of its target, SLIM aims to revolutionise lunar exploration. JAXA Director Hiroshi Yamakawa envisions the mission enabling precise landings, marking a new era in lunar exploration.Japan, having launched its first satellite ahead of China in 1970, has faced challenges in recent years. China’s notable achievements, including a soft landing on the moon’s far side in 2019 and a Mars landing in 2021, have added pressure on Japan.Despite past lunar attempts, Japan’s space agency, JAXA, faced setbacks with a lunar lander in 2022 and a communication failure with a craft in April 2023. Technical challenges, including the failure of the H3 heavy-lift rocket and an explosion involving the Epsilon rocket, have also impeded progress.Major Japanese corporations, including Toyota and Honda, are now collaborating with JAXA on lunar projects. Success in lunar exploration could strengthen Japan’s position in the evolving “moon economy.” Corporate partnerships with entities such as Japan Airlines, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, and Citizen.Internationally, Japan aims to enhance its security presence in space. The recent addition of spy satellites to Japan’s network aligns with the regional race for space technologies. In the face of competition, reinforcing space-based surveillance and communication capabilities is crucial for military purposes.As Japan sets its sights on the lunar landing, the mission will be live-streamed on JAXA’s YouTube channel, providing transparency and engagement with the public. The expected landing shortly after midnight on January 20 Tokyo time marks a significant moment in Japan’s space exploration endeavours.
18) Answer: D
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19) Answer: C
About West Bengal :
20) Answer: E
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