CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ’S WITH EXPLANATIONS

Current Affairs MCQ’S: Students World presents Daily Current Affairs MCQ’S for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams. In today’s session, get briefings about the important topics given in MCQ’S formats such as New President of ICC, ‘Swavalamban Shakti Abhyas’, New Chairperson of National Commission for Women, etc.

CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ’S 21 OCTOBER 2024

1. Which South Korean river project is being used as a model for the rejuvenation of the Musi River in Telangana?

[A]Yeongsan River

[B] Han River

[C] Bukhan River

[D] Geum River

2. The Korowai tribe primarily resides in which country?

[A] Kenya

[B] Indonesia

[C] Malaysia

[D] Mauritius

3. Who has been appointed the new President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce?

[A] Mukesh Ambani

[B] Adar Poonawala

[C] Kumar Mangalam

[D] Abhyudaya Jindal

4. Who is the bowler who took 300 wickets in the least number of balls in Test cricket?

[A]Kagiso Rabada

[B] Jasprit Bumrah

[C] Tim Southee

[D] Kuldeep Yadav

5. Recently, a new genus of jumping spiders named Tenkana was discovered in which region of India?

[A] Ladakh

[B] Northeast India

[C] Southern India

[D] None of the Above

6. In which state is the Indian Army organizing ‘Swavalamban Shakti Exercise’?

[A] Rajasthan

[B] Haryana

[C] Assam

[D] Uttar Pradesh

7. Who has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Commission for Women?

[A] Smriti Irani

[B] Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar

[C] Neha Sinha

[D] Bansuri Swaraj

8. RBI recently imposed restrictions on how many NBFCs including Navi Finserv?

[A] 2

[B] 3

[C] 5

[D] 4

EXPLANATIONS

1. B [Han River]

The Telangana government aims to develop Musi riverbanks for commercial use, inspired by South Korea’s Great Hangang (Han River) project. The Han River is South Korea’s fourth-longest river, flowing through Seoul. It originates from the Namhan and Bukhan rivers in eastern South Korea. The river flows through Seoul and empties into the Yellow Sea. Telangana’s plan was to attract private firms to develop riverfronts similar to the Han River model.

2. B [Indonesia]

An Indian travel vlogger visited Indonesia’s Korowai tribe and shared the experience online. The Korowai tribe lives in the southeastern part of Papua, Indonesia, deeply connected to the forest for survival. They hunt and gather food from the forest and are known for their treehouses, built 8-15 meters high, some reaching up to 45 meters. The tribe had little contact with the outside world until 1975. They value equality and have no hierarchy. While historically linked to cannibalism, this practice has largely faded over time.

3. D [Abhyudaya Jindal]

Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless Limited, has been appointed as the new President of the national trade association, Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). This was announced at the ICC’s annual plenary meeting held in New Delhi, where Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was the chief guest.

4. A [Kagiso Rabada]

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has created history by becoming the bowler to take 300 wickets in the least number of balls in Test cricket. When Kagiso Rabada took his 300th Test wicket, he had bowled 11,817 balls. Earlier this record was in the name of Pakistan’s Waqar Younis. He achieved this feat in 12,602 balls.

5. C [Southern India]

A new genus of jumping spiders, ‘Tenkana,’ was discovered across southern India. The genus includes two known species and a new species, Tenkana jayamangali, from Karnataka. The name “Tenkana” comes from Kannada, meaning “south,” reflecting its southern India and northern Sri Lanka presence. Tenkana belongs to the Plexippina subtribe, distinct from related genera like Hyllus and Telamonia. These spiders prefer dry, ground habitats and are found in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

6. D [Uttar Pradesh]

Sudarshan Corps of Indian Army is conducting “Swavalamban Shakti Exercise” at Babina Field Firing Range near Jhansi. Around 1,800 soldiers, 210 armoured vehicles and aircraft are participating in this exercise. The exercise, which will run till October 22, aims to improve the combat capabilities of the army by using new and advanced technologies.

7. B [Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar]

The Central Government recently appointed Vijaya Kishor Rahatkar as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW). Her appointment has been made under Section 3 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. His tenure is for a term of three years or till the age of 65 years (whichever is earlier). Rahatkar is the 9th Chairperson of the NCW who will replace Rekha Sharma.  

8. D [4]

The country’s central bank RBI has recently imposed restrictions on four NBFCs including Navi Finserv over compliance issues. These four NBSCs (Ashirvad Micro Finance Limited, Arohan Financial Services Limited, DMI Finance Private Limited and Navi Finserv Limited) have been barred from sanctioning and disbursing loans.