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Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2024

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1 .
Which organisation published a report titled “Elephants. Not commodities”?
A)
World Animal Protection
B)
Green Peace
C)
PETA
D)
World Wide Fund for Nature

Correct Answer : Option (A) - World Animal Protection

World Animal Protection, an international animal welfare organisation has released a new report titled “Elephants. Not commodities”.
The third edition of the report reveals that India has the second-highest number of elephants used in tourism in Asia. It also reveals that as many as 225 of the elephants, which is more than 45%, were kept in severely inadequate conditions.

Published On : July 18, 2021
2 .
First-of-its-kind Katra-Delhi Express Road Corridor to be completed by which year?
A)
2022
B)
2023
C)
2024
D)
2025

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 2023

First-of-its's-kind Katra (Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir)-Delhi Express Road corridor works have begun and it is expected to be completed by 2023. It was announced by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (M-DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh. The express Corridor is expected to reduce the travel time between Katra and Delhi to around six and half hours, the total outlay of the project is Rs. 35, 000 crores.

Published On : July 18, 2021
3 .
Which state Govt Launched 'Karma Sathi Prakalpa' scheme to Provide Soft Loans, Subsidies to Youth?
A)
Odisha
B)
Punjab
C)
Haryana
D)
West Bengal

Correct Answer : Option (D) - West Bengal

On the occasion of International Youth Day 2020, the West Bengal government launched the 'Karma Sathi Prakalpa' scheme under which 1 lakh unemployed youth will be provided soft loans and subsidies so as to make them self-reliant. This scheme empowers the youth.

Published On : July 18, 2021
4 .
Ammunition Factory Khadki, Pune Handed Over 40 mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) to Which force?
A)
IAF
B)
BSF
C)
CRPF
D)
ITBP

Correct Answer : Option (B) - BSF

On August 11, 2020, the first consignment of 40 mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) was handed over to Border Security Force (BSF) which is designed and manufactured indigenously by the Ammunition Factory Khadki (AFK) in Pune, Maharashtra on the lines of the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India).

Published On : July 18, 2021
5 .
Which state CM Launched "YSR Cheyutha" scheme to ensure sustainable livelihood for women?
A)
Assam
B)
Chattisgarh
C)
Andhra Pradesh
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Andhra Pradesh

On 12th August 2020, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh launched "YSR Cheyutha" a scheme to ensure the sustainable livelihood of women by providing a financial assistance of Rs.18750 per year for 4 years.

Published On : July 18, 2021
6 .
Which Foundation partnered with USAID to Launch the W-GDP WomenConnect Challenge Across India?
A)
Reliance
B)
Patanjali
C)
Maruti
D)
Tata

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Reliance

Under the Women's Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative, US Agency for International Development (USAID) and Reliance Foundation, arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, have partnered to bridge the gender digital divide in India. Through the partnership they will launch the W-GDP Women Connect Challenge(WCC) across India in 2020.

Published On : July 18, 2021
7 .
Who is the new Chairperson of the think tank of Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations(ICRIER)?
A)
Isher Judge Ahluwalia
B)
Dr. Rajat Kathuria
C)
Pramod Bhasin
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Pramod Bhasin

Isher Judge Ahluwalia has stepped down as chairperson of think tank Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) due to health reasons. She had been in this position for 15 years. Pramod Bhasin will now be the new chairman. He is currently the vice chair of the board of governors at ICRIER. Isher will continue as chairperson emeritus, a position specially created to honour her exceptional contributions to the Council.

Published On : July 18, 2021
8 .
Which E-commerce platform launched a seller-driven campaign named ‘Itna Aasan Hai’?
A)
Flipkart
B)
Amazon
C)
Snapdeal
D)
Shopclues

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Amazon

Leading E-commerce platform Amazon India has recently launched its new seller driven campaign ‘Itna Aasan Hai’.
The campaign seeks to communicate to sellers who are not on the platform about the simple procedure to enrolling in Amazon digital platform as a seller. It aims to reach millions of MSME about joining the digital commerce ecosystem.

Published On : July 18, 2021
9 .
Which Indian organisation has entered the list of world’s top 100 companies on the Fortune Global 500 list in 2020?
A)
HDFC
B)
Adani Ports
C)
State Bank of India
D)
Reliance Industries

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Reliance Industries

Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries has gone 10 places ahead in the Fortune Global 500 list and entered into the world’s top 100 companies.
As per the recent 2020 ranking released by Fortune, Reliance has been ranked at 96th place globally. This is the highest rank ever of any Indian company on the Fortune Global 500 list. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) slipped to 151st rank, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is ranked 190th while State Bank of India (SBI) is at 221st rank.

Published On : July 18, 2021
10 .
The Supreme Court ruled on the equal heirship rights of daughters, referring to which act?
A)
Hindu Heirship Act, 1955
B)
Hindu Marriage act, 1955
C)
Hindu Coparcenary Act, 2005
D)
Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005

The Supreme Court of India ruled that the daughters cannot be deprived of their right of equality and they will have equal coparcenary rights in joint Hindu family property even if the father died before the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005.
The daughters will have the right to inherit their ancestral property with retrospective effect with similar rights and liabilities as sons hold. Coparcener refers to a person who assumes a legal right in parental property by birth.

Published On : July 18, 2021