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Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2024

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1 .
The ‘Kati Bihu festival’ is celebrated in which state/UT?
A)
Odisha
B)
Assam
C)
Karnataka
D)
West Bengal

Correct Answer :   Assam

The ‘Kati Bihu’ festival was celebrated in the state of Assam recently. It is an agricultural festival being celebrated in the month of October.
It is an important festival, during which they light up their homes and agricultural fields. They also perform cultural dances and organise feasts across the state.

Published On : July 19, 2021
2 .
Which state CM launched 'Mo Bidyut' portal?
A)
Assam
B)
Odisha
C)
Sikkim
D)
Kerala

Correct Answer :   Odisha

Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik has launched the electricity consumer service portal "Mo Bidyut" and a mobile app through video conference. The bilingual online electricity integrated consumer service portal www.mobidyut.com developed by the Energy Department and dedicated to the public under 5T (Teamwork, Transparency, Technology, Time leading to Transformation) initiative of the state government. Through this people will now be able to avail efficient, time-bound, and transparent online service delivery.

Published On : July 19, 2021
3 .
Who won gold in International Air Rifle Championship?
A)
Elavenil Valarivan
B)
Naoya Okada
C)
Shahu Tushar Mane
D)

Correct Answer :   Elavenil Valarivan

In Shooting, the world number one Elavenil Valarivan of India won the gold medal in women's event of the 2020 Sheikh Russel International Air Rifle Championship. The event was organised by Bangladesh Shooting Sport Federation (BSSF).

Published On : July 19, 2021
4 .
Which country is to resume its oil & gas exploration in disputed South China Sea after a six-year moratorium?
A)
Taiwan
B)
Thailand
C)
Philippines
D)
Singapore

Correct Answer :   Philippines

The Philippines announced that it will resume oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, by ending a six-year moratorium on resource exploration.
Former President Benigno Aquino III suspended exploration in the disputed sea in 2014 amid tensions with China. The United States had also supported Philippines against the move of China.

Published On : July 19, 2021
5 .
As of today, how many Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs) have been selected by Sports Ministry?
A)
21
B)
22
C)
23
D)
24

Correct Answer :   24

The Sports Ministry has recently selected nine States and Union Territories for upgradation to Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE).
The Ministry had identified 14 centres to be upgraded to Khelo India State Centre of Excellence. The total number stands at 24 KISCEs from 23 States and UTs. Centre will provide assistance for bridging gaps in sports equipment, coaches and technical support among others.

Published On : July 19, 2021
6 .
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who won a second term, belongs to which party?
A)
Republic Party
B)
Labour Party
C)
Green Coalition
D)
Nationalist Party

Correct Answer :   Labour Party

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won a landslide victory in the country’s general election. Jacinda Ardern belongs to the Labour Party, which won 49.1% in the election to bring an estimated 64 seats and a complete parliamentary majority. The opposition centre-right National Party won 26.8% in the poll with 35 seats.

Published On : July 19, 2021
7 .
The naval version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from which ship?
A)
INS Chennai
B)
INS Mysore
C)
INS Kolkata
D)
INS Vikramaditya

Correct Answer :   INS Chennai

A naval version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from INS Chennai.
The missile was fired from the indigenously built stealth destroyer of the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea. It hit the target accurately after performing extremely complex operations. The missile can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or from land platforms.

Published On : July 19, 2021
8 .
Which state/UT has launched ‘Mission Shakti’ campaign for safety of women?
A)
Bihar
B)
New Delhi
C)
Madhya Pradesh
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh government has launched ‘Mission Shakti’, a 6-month long women empowerment campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness and tackle crime against women in all 75 districts across the state. The Governor also flagged off ‘Pink Scooty’ and four-wheeler women police vehicles under ‘Safe City’ Project.

Published On : July 19, 2021
9 .
Who represented India in the 102nd meeting of World Bank Development Committee Plenary?
A)
Piyush Goyal
B)
Harsh Vardhan
C)
Narendra Modi
D)
Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer :   Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 102nd meeting of World Bank Development Committee Plenary through video conferencing.
She highlighted the measures taken by the Government to tackle the Covid-19 crisis, including the USD 23 billion and USD 271 Billion as a part of the economic stimulus package.

Published On : July 19, 2021
10 .
Which awards recognise the outstanding contribution of scientists and engineers working in the field of solar energy?
A)
Diwakar award
B)
Visvesvaraya award
C)
Kalpana Chawla awards
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Kalpana Chawla awards

Visvesvaraya award recognises the countries with a maximum floating solar capacity in each of the four regions of ISA. Kalpana Chawla awards recognise the outstanding contribution of scientists and engineers working in the field of solar energy. Diwakar award recognizes organisations & institutions that have been working for the benefit of differently-abled people and have maximised the use of solar energy in the host country.

Published On : July 19, 2021