Home
Current Affairs January 2024

What is the correct answer?

4

On which date is World Soil Day observed annually to recognize the crucial role soil plays in sustaining life on Earth?

A. December 1

B. December 5

C. December 10

D. December 15

Correct Answer :

B. December 5


World Soil Day is observed annually on December 5, emphasizing the essential role soil plays in sustaining life on Earth and promoting awareness about the need to preserve and protect this invaluable resource.

Related Questions

What is the correct answer?

4

Which financial institution has ventured into the paper packaging industry with a 49.99 Crore investment in Canpac Trends Private Limited?

A. ICICI Bank

B. HDFC Bank

C. State Bank of India

D. Axis Bank

What is the correct answer?

4

Which football academy recently achieved AIFF's 'Elite 3-Star' rating, solidifying its position among India's top youth development academies?

A. Platinum Soccer Academy

B. Zinc Football Academy

C. Sapphire Sports School

D. Diamond Soccer Club

What is the correct answer?

4

Until when has LIC been granted an extension to achieve the 25% Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule, as per the one-time exemption by the Ministry of Finance?

A. May 2025

B. May 2028

C. May 2030

D. May 2032

What is the correct answer?

4

Which financial institution is involved in a bancassurance partnership with IDFC First Bank to offer comprehensive insurance solutions?

A. Bajaj Allianz Life

B. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

C. Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance

D. Tata AIG General Insurance

What is the correct answer?

4

What is the name of the initiative launched by UNICEF's Generation Unlimited in collaboration with India's Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change to engage youth in grassroots environmental actions?

A. Eco Empowerment

B. Green Rising

C. Youth for Climate

D. Mission Life Movement

What is the correct answer?

4

Which state's Tiriyani Block secured the top spot in NITI Aayog's inaugural delta rankings?

A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Telangana

C. Karnataka

D. Maharashtra

What is the correct answer?

4

In which country are over 1 million children currently facing a severe malnutrition crisis, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO)?

A. Syria

B. Yemen

C. Sudan

D. Afghanistan

What is the correct answer?

4

Which Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power signed a 200 million Euro loan agreement with the German bank KfW for distribution sector reforms?

A. NTPC Limited

B. Power Grid Corporation of India

C. NHPC Limited

D. REC Limited

What is the correct answer?

4

India has provided a $250 million Line of Credit to which country for the modernization of its agricultural sector?

A. Nigeria

B. South Africa

C. Ethiopia

D. Kenya

What is the correct answer?

4

Which scheme, launched to support urban street vendors, has emerged as a crucial initiative by disbursing micro-credit loans to beneficiaries?

A. PM SVANidhi

B. PM Mudra Yojana

C. PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

D. PM Matru Vandana Yojana

What is the correct answer?

4

Which Indian financial institution has been honoured with the title Bank of the Year (India) 2023 by The Banker, a renowned publication under the Financial Times umbrella?

A. IndusInd Bank

B. ICICI Bank

C. Federal Bank

D. HDFC Bank

What is the correct answer?

4

In which region was the earliest evidence of human domestication of yaks discovered, as unveiled by a recent study?

A. Tibetan Autonomous Region

B. Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

C. Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

D. Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

What is the correct answer?

4

With which country has India adopted the Joint Vision Partnership For the Future, focusing on areas such as maritime cooperation, energy security, and digital payments?

A. Oman

B. UAE

C. Saudi Arabia

D. Qatar

What is the correct answer?

4

In which Indian state did the discovery of 27 bonnet macaque monkey carcasses, highlighting the human-monkey conflict, take place?

A. Maharashtra

B. Kerala

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Karnataka

What is the correct answer?

4

In which Indian region has the Anand Marriage Act been implemented for the registration of Sikh marriages?

A. Punjab

B. Himachal Pradesh

C. Haryana

D. Jammu and Kashmir

What is the correct answer?

4

Which company is partnering with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for a multi-year project to implement modern HR tech?

A. TechMahindra

B. Infosys

C. Kellton

D. Wipro

What is the correct answer?

4

Who hosted the 4th edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)?

A. Malaysia

B. India

C. Thailand

D. Indonesia

What is the correct answer?

4

Which company received recognition at the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2023 for its efforts in climate-friendly operations and sustainable business growth?

A. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

B. Reliance Nippon Life Insurance

C. HDFC Life Insurance

D. SBI Life Insurance

What is the correct answer?

4

Against which team did India Women achieve a historic maiden Test victory in cricket?

A. England

B. South Africa

C. Australia

D. New Zealand

What is the correct answer?

4

Who has been named the 2023 ITF World Champions by the International Tennis Federation?

A. Federer and Osaka

B. Nadal and Halep

C. Djokovic and Sabalenka

D. Murray and Pliskova

What is the correct answer?

4

According to a document presented in Parliament by the Ministry for Road Transport and Highways, which Indian state bears the highest financial burden for national highway development?

A. Haryana

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Maharashtra

D. Kerala

What is the correct answer?

4

Who recently took over as the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services?

A. Ananya Singh

B. Rajesh Kumar

C. Neeraj Sharma

D. Maheshwar Dayal

What is the correct answer?

4

Which city ranked highest in the Quality of Living Index 2023 by Mercer?

A. Vienna

B. Zurich

C. Munich

D. Vancouver

What is the correct answer?

4

In the global ranking of startup funding, where does India stand after facing a funding setback in 2023?

A. 1st

B. 2nd

C. 3rd

D. 4th

What is the correct answer?

4

According to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) forecast, what position will India hold in terms of global economic ranking by 2032?

A. Second

B. Third

C. Fifth

D. Seventh

What is the correct answer?

4

Which word was chosen as the Oxford University Press Word of the Year, reflecting the linguistic choices of Generation Z?

A. Rizz

B. Swiftie

C. Situationship

D. Prompt

What is the correct answer?

4

Who has been honoured with the Royal Society of Chemistrys Nyholm Prize for Education for outstanding contributions to chemistry education?

A. Dr. Rahul Sharma

B. Prof. Anita Rao

C. Dr. Mahesh Patel

D. Prof. Savita Ladage

What is the correct answer?

4

Who recently assumed the role of India's new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka?

A. Gopal Baglay

B. Milinda Moragoda

C. Santosh Jha

D. Taranjit Singh Sandhu

What is the correct answer?

4

Which city recently inaugurated the world's largest office complex, surpassing the Pentagon?

A. Surat

B. Delhi

C. Mumbai

D. Chennai

What is the correct answer?

4

Whose death anniversary is observed on December 6th as Mahaparinirvan Diwas in India?

A. Mahatma Gandhi

B. Jawaharlal Nehru

C. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

D. Sarojini Naidu