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Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2024

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1 .
India’s first public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging plaza has been set up in which state/UT?
A)
Gujarat
B)
New Delhi
C)
Maharashtra
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   New Delhi

Union Minister RK Singh has recently inaugurated India’s first public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging plaza in New Delhi.
The charging plaza with 5 chargers of different specifications, was established by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in collaboration with New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). A joint initiative of EESL and USAID, Retrofit of air-conditioning to improve indoor air quality for safety and efficiency (RAISE) was also launched.

Published On : July 18, 2021
2 .
Which global organisation launched the alliance named ‘YuWaah India’ in India?
A)
UNICEF
B)
UNESCO
C)
World Bank
D)
International Monetary Fund

Correct Answer :   UNICEF

UNICEF launched ‘YuWaah’ Generation Unlimited in India in the year 2019. It is a multi-stakeholder alliance that aims to impart skill development in adolescent boys and girls.
Recently, Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs signed a Statement of Intent for partnership with UNICEF India, YuWaah India and United Nations in India. It aims to empower youngsters by providing them access to all socio-economic opportunities.

Published On : July 18, 2021
3 .
Who was nominated as the Vice-Chairman of the International Union of Railways?
A)
Ravi Tiwari
B)
Akhilesh Singh
C)
Arun Kumar
D)
Vinod Kumar Yadav

Correct Answer :   Arun Kumar

Shri Arun Kumar was nominated as the Vice-Chairman of the International Union of Railways. Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav is the chairman.

Published On : July 18, 2021
4 .
India is finalizing Defence Logistics Agreement with which country that will enable seamless access to military bases and support facilities?
A)
Russia
B)
France
C)
USA
D)
North Korea

Correct Answer :   Russia

India and Russia are finalizing Defence Logistics Agreement that will enable seamless access to military bases and support facilities. The formal agreement is to be signed between the countries by the end of 2020.

Published On : July 18, 2021
5 .
Who was awarded the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity?
A)
Naomi Klein
B)
Greta Thunberg
C)
Bill Mackibben
D)
Tim DeChristopher

Correct Answer :   Greta Thunberg

The Climate Activist Greta Thunberg was awarded the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. She was awarded with prize money of 1 million Euros.

Published On : July 18, 2021
6 .
The Air Force Commanders' Conference (AFCC) was inaugurated in which city?
A)
Indore
B)
Ajmer
C)
Kanpur
D)
New Delhi

Correct Answer :   New Delhi

The Air Force Commanders' Conference (AFCC) was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh on 22 July 2020 at Air Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan, New Delhi. The AFCC conference will be held for 3 days.

Published On : July 18, 2021
7 .
Which state Cabinet gave approval to the 'Samadhan se Vikas', a one-time settlement scheme for the recovery of long-pending dues on account of External Development Charges?
A)
Bihar
B)
Haryana
C)
Madhya Pradesh
D)
Jammu and Kashmir

Correct Answer :   Haryana

The Haryana Cabinet gave approval to the 'Samadhan se Vikas', a one-time settlement scheme for the recovery of long-pending dues on account of External Development Charges (EDC). It is modeled on the central scheme 'Vivad se Vishwas-2020'.

Published On : July 18, 2021
8 .
Which bank launched nationwide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by distributing face masks and sanitizers?
A)
SBI
B)
BoB
C)
PNB
D)
HDFC

Correct Answer :   PNB

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan launched Punjab National Bank (PNB)'s nationwide Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by distributing face masks and sanitizers.

Published On : July 18, 2021
9 .
Which country chaired the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting?
A)
United States
B)
Saudi Arabia
C)
Japan
D)
Qatar

Correct Answer :   Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia holds the Presidency of G-20 of the year 2020. It has chaired the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting recently.
Union Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the meeting through Video Conferencing. The global economic outlook during COVID-19 pandemic crisis and G20’s Finance Track priorities for the year 2020 was discussed.

Published On : July 18, 2021
10 .
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) is an institution under which Union Ministry?
A)
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers
B)
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C)
Ministry of Science and Technology
D)
Ministry of MSME

Correct Answer :   Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers

Central Institute of Petrochemicals engineering and Technology, CIPET is a premium academic institution under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Recently, CIPET has been accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for Testing and Certification of PPE kit including Gloves, Coverall, Goggles and Medical masks. The Centre of CIPET at Bhubaneswar has been granted accreditation.

Published On : July 18, 2021