Current Affairs Today - Latest Current Affairs Questions 2024
In which Indian city is the 'G20-Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA) Summit' being held?
(A) Lucknow
(B) Bangalore
(C) Kohima
(D) Manipur
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated the G20-Digital Innovation Alliance Summit in Bengaluru. As part of India's G20 Presidency, the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (G20-DIA) initiative was launched under the MeitY Startup Hub.
Recently in which country the 27th edition of naval exercise 'Malabar' has been held?
(A) India
(B) Australia
(C) America
(D) Japan
Correct Answer : B
In which state 'Onam festival' has been celebrated recently?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Kerala
(D) Punjab
Correct Answer : C
Recently which state government will make a new education policy by abolishing the National Education Policy (NEP)?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Kerala
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer : A
Recently in which country the '15th BRICS Summit 2023' will be held?
(A) India
(B) America
(C) Japan
(D) South Africa
Correct Answer : D
Which city's foundation day has been celebrated recently on 22 August?
(A) Jaipur
(B) Lucknow
(C) Madras
(D) Bhopal
Correct Answer : C
Recently, who has been made a National Icon by the Election Commission to encourage greater voter participation?
(A) Sachin Tendulkar
(B) Virat Kohli
(C) Kapil Dev
(D) Rahul Dravid
Correct Answer : A
Which country is the organizer of 'Army 2023: 9th International Military-Technical Forum'?
(A) America
(B) Japan
(C) India
(D) Russia
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
India, China and Iran have set up pavilions at the 9th International Military-Technical Forum, Army 2023, hosted by Russia. The India Pavilion has stalls from the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), and three Defense Public Sector Undertakings including Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
When was the 'Marine State Development Council' formed in India?
(A) 1997
(B) 1998
(C) 1999
(D) 1995
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) is an apex advisory body formed in May 1997 to develop the maritime sector. It aims to ensure integrated development of major and other notified ports. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal chaired the 19th meeting of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) at Kevadia in Gujarat.
What is the name of the new scheme launched to augment city bus operations by 10,000 e-buses on PPP model?
(A) PM E-Rickshaw Service
(B) PM e-bus service
(C) PM e-education service
(D) PM e-Employment Service
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The cabinet has approved a bus scheme “PM-E-Bus Sewa” to augment city bus operations by 10,000 e-buses on PPP model. The estimated cost of the scheme will be Rs 57,613 crore, out of which Rs 20,000 crore support will be provided by the central government. The scheme will support bus operations for 10 years. Under this scheme, priority will be given to those cities where there is no organized bus service.
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