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Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2024

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1 .
Which of the following State Governments is to launch Everybody will get employment scheme?
A)
Haryana
B)
Uttar Pradesh
C)
Himachal Pradesh
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh State Government is to launch Everybody will get employment scheme. The scheme will be inaugurated by Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan through video conferencing. Under this scheme, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) job cards will be distributed to the labourers.

Published On : July 17, 2021
2 .
World Metrology Day (WMD) is celebrated every year on which day?
A)
May 19
B)
May 20
C)
May 22
D)
May 23

Correct Answer :   May 20

World Metrology Day (WMD) is celebrated every year on May 20, celebrating the International Systems of Units. The term Metrology is a study of measurements. On this day, many nations internationally collaborate to create awareness about metrology and its advancement in the respective field. Theme for the year 2020 is Measurements for global trade. The theme raises awareness about the important role of measurement in facilitating fair global trade, ensuring products meet standards and regulations, and satisfying customer quality expectations.

Published On : July 17, 2021
3 .
What is the name of Artificial Intelligence(AI)-powered mobile app launched to enable candidates to take mock tests for upcoming exams such as JEE main, NEET?
A)
Sarva Test Abhyas
B)
Sarva Test exercise
C)
National Test Abhyas
D)
National Test Practice

Correct Answer :   National Test Abhyas

Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched an Artificial Intelligence(AI)-powered mobile app called the 'National Test Abhyas'. The app is developed by National Testing Agency(NTA) to enable candidates to take mock tests for upcoming exams such as Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) main, National Eligibility cum Entrance Test exam(NEET) under the NTA's purview.

Published On : July 17, 2021
4 .
Government raises subsidy on DAP fertiliser by 140%. What does DAP stand for?
A)
Diammonium Phosphate
B)
Dichloride Pottasium
C)
Dialuminium Phosphate
D)
Dihydroxyacetone phosphate

Correct Answer :   Diammonium Phosphate

The Central Government announced to hike the fertiliser subsidy to Rs 1,200 per bag of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP).
This decision has been taken in a high-level meeting on the issue of fertiliser prices after taking into account of the rising prices of phosphoric acid, ammonia etc internationally. The subsidy was increased from Rs 500 per bag to Rs 1,200 per bag, at an increase of 140%.

Published On : July 17, 2021
5 .
With reference to Environmental Science, what is A-76, which was seen in news recently?
A)
Iceberg
B)
Moss
C)
Frog
D)
Fungus

Correct Answer :   Iceberg

As per the recent data from the European Space Agency, the Iceberg A-76 broke from the western side of the Ronne Ice Shelf in Antarctica is now floating on the Weddell Sea.
This is said to be the largest iceberg in the world as it measures around 170 kilometers long and 25 kilometers wide. The Antarctica ice sheet is warming faster than the rest of the planet, causing melting of snow, ice covers and the retreat of glaciers, around the Weddell Sea

Published On : July 17, 2021
6 .
Who is the first India descent player to win the Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) world championship?
A)
Dilsher Shanky
B)
Guru Raaj
C)
Giant Zanjeer
D)
Arjan Bhullar

Correct Answer :   Arjan Bhullar

Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) Arjan Bhullar made history as he became the first fighter of India descent to win a world title in the sport.
Bhullar registered a second-round technical knockout (TKO) win over five-time heavyweight champion Brandon Vera to clinch the title of the Singapore-based One Championship tournament.

Published On : July 17, 2021
7 .
Who has been elected as the chairman of the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Executive Board?
A)
Ghulam Nabi Azad
B)
Harsh Vardhan
C)
Jagat Prakash Nadda
D)
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Correct Answer :   Harsh Vardhan

The Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has been elected as the chairman of the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Executive Board. He will assume the charge on 22 May 2020. He will succeed Dr. Hiroki Nakatani of Japan, who is the current Chairman of the WHO Executive Board. The proposal to appoint India's nominee to the executive board was signed by the 194-nation World Health Assembly (WHA).

Published On : July 17, 2021
8 .
The Union Cabinet has approved extension of 'Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana' (PMVVY) up to which date?
A)
15th March 2021
B)
28th March 2022
C)
31st March 2023
D)
21st March 2024

Correct Answer :   31st March 2023

The Union Cabinet has approved extension of 'Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana' (PMVVY) up to 31st March 2023 for a further period of three years, beyond 31st March 2020. Earlier, the last date of PMMVY was March 31, 2020, and the extension was not provided to it. Now, the last date to invest in PMVVY will be March 31, 2023.

Published On : July 17, 2021
9 .
Amidst the border dispute with India, which country's cabinet has accepted a new political map showing Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura under its territory?
A)
China
B)
Bhutan
C)
Nepal
D)
Bangladesh

Correct Answer :   Nepal

Amidst the border dispute with India, Nepal's cabinet has accepted a new political map showing Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura under its territory. The new map shows the northern, southern, eastern and western international borders of Nepal. The politics and administrative systems of the areas adjacent to these borders are also mentioned.

Published On : July 17, 2021
10 .
The US Secretary of State, Michael R Pompeo condemned the exclusion of which country from the World Health Assembly (WHA)?
A)
Taiwan
B)
Vietnam
C)
Indonesia
D)
Philippines

Correct Answer :   Taiwan

The US Secretary of State, Michael R Pompeo condemned the exclusion of Taiwan from the World Health Assembly (WHA). The statement released by the United States accused WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for not inviting Taiwan under pressure from the People's Republic of China. The statement also highlighted that Taiwan is one of the successful nations to effectively contain the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.

Published On : July 17, 2021