Current Affairs Today - Latest Current Affairs Questions 2024
What is the total outlay for the expansion of 'Digital India Programme'?
(A) 15023 Crore
(B) 25023 Crore
(C) 14,903 Crore
(D) 95023 Crore
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The 'Digital India Programme' was launched on 1st July, 2015 to enable digital delivery of services to the citizens. Its total outlay is ₹14,903 crore. The Union Cabinet recently approved the expansion of the Digital India programme. This will enable 6.25 lakh IT professionals to be skilled and upgraded under the FutureSkills Prime programme.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) signed Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with which country?
(A) America
(B) Japan
(C) India
(D) Australia
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing and ratification of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement between the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the Australian Border Force. The objective of this arrangement is to provide mutual benefit to accredited and trusted exporters of both the signatories in the clearance of goods by the customs authorities of the importing country.
Which country is the host of the International Conference on 'Protecting Information Integrity and Public Trust in Elections'?
(A) Brazil
(B) America
(C) Japan
(D) India
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Election Commissioner of India Arun Goel participated in an important international conference focused on 'Information Integrity and Protection of Public Trust in Elections'.
Which organization launched the centralized web portal 'Udgam' (UDGAM)?
(A) SBI
(B) Bank of Baroda
(C) RBI
(D) Rajasthan Bank
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a centralized web portal UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access information). The launch of this web portal will help the users to identify their unclaimed deposits/accounts and claim the deposited amount.
To which State/Union Territory is the 'MLA Area Development Fund Scheme' related?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Himachal Pradesh government has relaxed the provisions of the 'Vidhayak Kshetra Vikas Nidhi Yojana' during the financial year 2023-24, in which the protection works of drain walls and channelization have been included under it. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said the decision has been taken in view of the huge damage caused to public and private properties besides human lives during the recent heavy rains in the state.
Which company is going to launch 'India's first kerosene-oxygen-powered rocket'?
(A) Agnikul Cosmos
(B) Reliance
(C) Birla
(D) Tata
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Indian firm Agnikul Cosmos is on track to become the first company in the country to privately design, develop and launch a liquid-fuelled rocket. Agnikul is aiming to launch its first rocket 'Agnibaan SOrTeD' (Suborbital Technological Demonstrator). It is a single-stage launch vehicle powered by Agnikul's patented Agnilet engine.
Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of South Indian Bank recently?
(A) Ahmed Sheikh
(B) PR Seshadri
(C) Rajveer Singh
(D) Manish Sharma
Correct Answer : B
Which app has been recently launched by the Indian National Center for Ocean Information for seafarers?
(A) Marine App
(B) Ocean App
(C) River App
(D) Pond App
Correct Answer : A
Which country has recently launched the world's first humanoid pilot 'Pibot'?
(A) North Korea
(B) Iraq
(C) Iran
(D) South Korea
Correct Answer : D
In which city the 4th G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial meeting has started recently?
(A) Bhopal
(B) Lucknow
(C) Jaipur
(D) Kanpur
Correct Answer : C
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