Current Affairs - 20-04-2024
1.

Which one of the following exercises is/are not held between India and the United Kingdom (UK)?



2.

Consider the following statements about INS Sindhukesari:

  1. It is part of the Russian-made Sindhughosh-class submarines.
  2. These submarines are the Kilo class diesel-electric submarines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?



3.

Consider the following statements about Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV):

  1. This virus attacks the Central Nervous System (CNS) of the Brain.
  2. Presently, there are no cures for the infection at present, the disease can be managed using antiretroviral therapy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?



4.

Which bank allowed UPI transactions for inbound G-20 travellers?



5.

Who was nominated as the president of the World Bank by US President Joe Biden?



6.

Which country decided to suspend its participation in the New START treaty for nuclear arms control with the USA?



7.
In which city was the first meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors inaugurated?


8.

Recently seen in news, the term ‘Xylazine’ is best related to which one of the following?



9.

Consider the following statements about Mad Cow Disease:

  1. It is a contagious disease that affects cattle's central nervous system.
  2. It is primarily caused by the bovine rhino-tracheitis virus.
  3. It can be prevented by a vaccine and a medication treatment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?



10.

Consider the following statements about ‘BorThekera’:

  1. It is a medicinal plant commonly found in the state of Assam.
  2. It is a well-known antifungal drug with the ability to protect from cardio-vascular disease. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?