Govt Job Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 4th November 2024

1. What is the main goal of SEBI’s proposed reforms for REITs and InvITs?
A) To increase the number of REITs 
B) To enhance market flexibility and investor protection 
C) To eliminate REITs altogether 
D) To reduce the number of investors in the market 

2. Who is being considered as the chief guest for India’s Republic Day 2025 celebrations?
A) Prabowo Subianto 
B) Droupadi Murmu 
C) Charli XCX 
D) Kirti Vardhan Singh 

3. What does the Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2024, “brat,” represent?
A) A misbehaving child 
B) A confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude 
C) A term for spoiled behavior 
D) A synonym for wealthy individuals 

4. When is World Tsunami Awareness Day observed?
A) November 1
B) November 5 
C) November 10 
D) November 30 

5. What is the main theme of the First Asian Buddhist Summit taking place in New Delhi?
A) Economic Development in Asia 
B) Role of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia 
C) Environmental Protection Strategies  
D) Youth Engagement in Buddhism 

6. Which agency launched India’s updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)?
A) Ministry of Environment 
B) Ministry of Agriculture 
C) Ministry of Culture 
D) Ministry of Science and Technology 

7. What significant action does SEBI’s new securitisation framework propose for investor protection?
A) Allowing unlimited investor participation
B) Eliminating investment thresholds
C) Requiring mandatory dematerialisation 
D) Abolishing investor safeguards

8. Which of the following space research centres is located in Thiruvananthapuram?
A) Indian Institute of Remote Sensing 
B) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre 
C) North Eastern Space Application Centre 
D) Satish Dhawan Space Centre 

9. Which state government recently launched the Deepam 2.0 scheme, which provides free gas cylinders to eligible families?
A) Maharashtra
B) Karnataka
C) Kerala
D) Andhra Pradesh

10. What is the anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the global AI market from 2024 to 2030 according to Grand View Research?
A) 20.5% 
B) 28.1% 
C) 36.6% 
D) 45.2% 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

1. B) To enhance market flexibility and investor protection
The reforms aim to strengthen governance, reduce financial risk, and improve operational efficiency in these investment structures.

2. A) Prabowo Subianto
New Delhi is considering inviting Indonesia’s newly elected President, Prabowo Subianto, as the chief guest for Republic Day 2025.

3.B) A confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude 
The word “brat,” redefined by British singer Charli XCX, now embodies a more positive, confident attitude rather than just referring to misbehavior.

4. B) November 5 
World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on November 5 every year to promote awareness and preparedness for tsunamis globally.

5. B) Role of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia
The summit aims to foster dialogue on the role of Buddhism in promoting unity and addressing challenges in the community.

6. A) Ministry of Environment
The updated NBSAP was launched by Kirti Vardhan Singh, the MoS for Environment, highlighting a collaborative approach to biodiversity.

7. C) Requiring mandatory dematerialisation
The proposed changes include mandatory dematerialisation and other safeguards to enhance investor protection and streamline regulation.

8. B) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located in Thiruvananthapuram, and is one of the primary centres for space research in India.

9. D)  Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, launched the Deepam 2.0 scheme, providing free gas cylinders to eligible families and financial support to women, promoting clean cooking energy.

10. C) 36.6%
According to forecasts by Grand View Research, the global AI market is expected to grow at a robust CAGR of 36.6% from 2024 to 2030, indicating a significant expansion of AI’s role in the economy and various industries.