Current Affairs Today - Latest Current Affairs Questions 2024
In which city did the Union Sports Minister inaugurate the state-of-the-art BSF Hockey Turf Ground?-
(A) Ludhiana
(B) Jalandhar
(C) Chandigarh
(D) Amritsar
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the newly constructed state-of-the-art BSF Hockey Turf Ground at BSF Complex, Jalandhar.
In which state and union territory has the ‘Balidan Stambh’ been inaugurated?-
(A) Jammu and Kashmir
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Punjab
(D) Rajasthan
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
'Balidan Pillar' and 'Balidan Chakra' will be built in Srinagar in memory of the martyred soldiers, know when it will be ready. New Delhi: To pay tribute to the martyred soldiers, 'Balidan Pillar' and 'Balidan Chakra' will be built in the middle of Srinagar city. .
Who has inaugurated the exhibition named ‘Our Language, Our Heritage’?
(A) Rachna Rajput
(B) Navya Sharma
(C) Meenakshi Lekhi
(D) Deepti Bhatnagar
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
On the occasion of International Archives Day, Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi inaugurated the Our Language, Our Heritage exhibition at the National Archives of India yesterday.
Where in India has the first inter-ministerial committee meeting on World Food India 2023 been held?-
(A) Jaipur
(B) New Delhi
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Pune
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Secretary, Food Processing Industries (FPI) Anita Praveen chaired the first Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting with senior representatives of Ministries/Departments/Boards in New Delhi on 16 May 2023.
Which country has won the SDAT WSF Squash World Cup 2023 title by defeating Malaysia 2-1? ,
(A) Egypt
(B) Japan
(C) Dubai
(D) Iraq
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Top-ranked team Egypt won the SDAT WSF Squash World Cup title by defeating Malaysia 2-1 in the final here on Saturday.
Which organization organized the ‘2023 Regional Cooperation and Unity Conference’?
(A) CBD
(B) ADB
(C) JEE
(D) IITI
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
India recently presented its PM Gatishakti National Master Plan at the ‘2023 Conference on Regional Cooperation and Integration’ organized by the Asian Development Bank in Georgia. The objective of this conference is to enhance regional cooperation through Economic Corridor Development (ECD). The PM Gatishakti platform provides data-driven decision making tools and promotes holistic development around critical project locations.
Timor-Leste, seen in the news, is located in which region?
(A) North-South-East Africa
(B) North-South-East America
(C) North-South-East India
(D) North-South-East Asia
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
During the annual ASEAN-India summit in Jakarta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's decision to establish an embassy in Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste, which will join ASEAN as an observer in 2022 before becoming a full member, has gained importance in regional diplomacy. The move to open an embassy in Timor-Leste symbolizes India's strategic engagement in South East Asia, strengthening ties in line with its 'Act East' policy.
Which organization launched ‘Face Authentication System’ at the Global Fintech Festival?
(A) FIIT
(B) GAIL
(C) MSME
(D) UIDAI
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
At the Global Fintech Festival in Mumbai, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) introduced its advanced face authentication system developed in-house with AI and ML capabilities, focusing on reimagining Aadhaar authentication.
Which city is the host of the Transnational Grid Interconnection for One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) conference?
(A) New Delhi
(B) Mumbai
(C) Chennai
(D) Jaipur
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
In preparation for the 18th G20 Summit, a conference titled Transnational GridInterconnections for One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) was held in New Delhi. The event, organized by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), highlighted the importance of cross-border grid interconnection in the context of global energy sustainability.
‘Black cumin rice’ is a famous food product of which state?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Odisha
(C) Punjab
(D) Madhyapradesh
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
A private company, Organic Shree Farmers Producers Company (JSFPC) had applied for GI tag for ‘Black Jeera Rice’ from Koraput, Odisha. MS in Jeypore, Odisha Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) has raised concerns about potentially excluding local farmers from their benefits. MSSRF argued that only government agencies should apply for the GI tag to ensure wider benefits to the farming community.
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