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Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2024

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1 .
In partnership with which department UNDP launched sustainable finance collaborative to promote sustainable finance in India?
A)
Department of Agriculture
B)
Department of Home Affairs
C)
Department of Economic Affairs
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Department of Economic Affairs

The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India launched the Sustainable Finance Collaborative (SFC). In this regard, a three days consultation centred on the broad scope of Sustainable Finance architecture in India was held to accelerate green finance by bringing together leading experts and organizations.

Published On : July 19, 2021
2 .
Which country launched most advanced Warship Type-054 class for Pakistan navy?
A)
UAE
B)
China
C)
India
D)
Israel

Correct Answer :   China

On 23rd August, 2020 China launched the first of the four advanced naval warships, Type-054 class frigates for the Pakistan Navy. The Type-054 class frigate is manufactured by China Shipbuilding Trading Company Ltd (CSTC) and was launched in the Chinese state-owned Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, Shanghai.

Published On : July 19, 2021
3 .
India granted 4th tranche of US$5mn to which nation?
A)
Pakistan
B)
Myanmar
C)
Sri Lanka
D)
Bangladesh

Correct Answer :   Myanmar

India granted 4th tranche of $5 million to Myanmar for the development of the India-Myanmar Border Area. In this regard, the Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Saurabh Kumar handed over the ceremonial cheque to Lt-Gen Ye Aung, Minister for Border Affairs, Myanmar.

Published On : July 19, 2021
4 .
Which ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultations held recently?
A)
17th
B)
18th
C)
19th
D)
20th

Correct Answer :   17th

The 17th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultations was held virtually. India was represented by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal. Highlights The meting was attended by the commerce ministers of the 10 ASEAN countries. This included Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia and Philippines.

Published On : July 19, 2021
5 .
Kevin Mayer stepped down as CEO of which company on August 26, 2020?
A)
Huawei
B)
Tencent
C)
TikTok
D)
Vivo

Correct Answer :   TikTok

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer has announced his resignation from the post, less than three months after his appointment. In an email to his employees, Mayer said that "It is with a heavy heart that I wanted to let you all know that I have decided to leave the company."

Published On : July 19, 2021
6 .
When will India formally induct Rafael fighter jets?
A)
September 3rd
B)
September 5th
C)
September 10th
D)
September 15th

Correct Answer :   September 10th

Rafael fighter jets will be formally inducted into the Indian Air Force by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 10, 2020 at the Ambala airbase in Haryana. French Defence Minister Florence Partly will be invited for the induction ceremony.

Published On : July 19, 2021
7 .
Which Indian state has passed a resolution for inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution?
A)
Assam
B)
West Bengal
C)
Andhra Pradesh
D)
Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Arunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly has recently passed a resolution to bring the state under the scope of Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
The Sixth Schedule provides protection of tribal people’s rights in the Northeast India. Under the Indian constitution, Arunachal Pradesh is the only North-eastern state without any protective provisions for its tribal communities.

Published On : July 19, 2021
8 .
Who is the head of the new forum on Artificial Intelligence set up by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?
A)
Rekha Menon
B)
Sandip Patel
C)
Cyrus Mistry
D)
Ramkumar Ramamoorthy

Correct Answer :   Sandip Patel

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has recently announced that it has established a new forum on Artificial Intelligence chaired by Sandip Patel.
Sandip Patel is the Managing Director of India/South Asia region of IBM. The CII AI Forum will focus on building a strong AI ecosystem in India. It also seeks to generate awareness at grassroot level and reskill the Indian workforce in emerging technologies.

Published On : July 19, 2021
9 .
Who launched 'Vriksharopan Abhiyan' the tree plantation campaign of the Coal Ministry?
A)
Amit Shah
B)
Nitin Gadkari
C)
Narendra Modi
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah launched 'Vriksharopan Abhiyan' the tree plantation campaign of the Coal Ministry in the presence of Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs.

Published On : July 19, 2021
10 .
Cricketer Tharanga Paranavitana retired from International Cricket, belongs to which country?
A)
Sri Lanka
B)
India
C)
Pakistan
D)
Bangladesh

Correct Answer :   Sri Lanka

On 27th August, 2020 Sri Lankan Opening batsman Nishad Tharanga Paranavitana announced retirement from all forms of International Cricket at the age of 38.

Published On : July 19, 2021