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Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2024

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1 .
Who received the 2019-20 PEN Gauri Lankesh Award?
A)
Mohin Khan
B)
Vikram Bal
C)
Yusuf Jameel
D)
Gauri Pradhan

Correct Answer :   Yusuf Jameel

Senior journalist Yusuf Jameel from Jammu & kashmir (J&K) won the 2019-20 PEN Gauri Lankesh Award for Democratic Idealism for his outstanding contribution in journalism.

Published On : July 16, 2021
2 .
Which country had set a Guinness World Record for the highest altitude fashion show event ever held?
A)
China
B)
Russia
C)
Nepal
D)
Bhutan

Correct Answer :   Nepal

Nepal has set an all-new Guinness World Record for the highest altitude fashion show event ever held. Mount Everest Fashion Runway, organized by RB Diamonds & KASA Style in support of Nepal Tourism Board, was held at 5340 metres height at Kala Patthar.

Published On : July 16, 2021
3 .
Which Indian-American has been appointed as the new Chairman of the tech company- International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
A)
Sundar Pichai
B)
Arvind Krishna
C)
Shantanu Narayen
D)
Abidali Neemuchwala

Correct Answer :   Arvind Krishna

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has appointed Indian-American Arvind Krishna as its new Chairman. The 57-year-old leader is currently serving as the head of the ‘Cloud and Cognitive software unit’ of IBM.

He is known for playing an instrumental role in the acquisition of Red Hat by IBM, undertaken last year. He has also led the development of several advanced technologies by IBM including cloud and quantum computing. He replaces the long-time female CEO of IBM, Virginia Rometty, who will continue to serve as the company’s executive Chairman.

Published On : July 16, 2021
4 .
As per the recent Economic Survey 2019-20, what is the rank of India globally in number of new firms created?
A)
10
B)
7
C)
5
D)
3

Correct Answer :   3

The Economic Survey 2019-20 presented on January 31, 2020 stated that India is ranked third globally in number of new firms created. It also revealed that as many as 1,24,000 new firms have been created in India in the year 2018 alone.
The survey quoted this data on firm creation from the World Bank’s data on entrepreneurship. The number of new firms created from 2014 to 2018 grew at a rate of 12.2 per cent. It also stated that more new firms were created in services sector in the country when compared to the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.

Published On : July 16, 2021
5 .
According to the recent Economic Survey 2019-20, which state has the cheapest Vegetarian Thali (food plate)?
A)
Jharkhand
B)
Kerala
C)
Tripura
D)
Bihar

Correct Answer :   Jharkhand

The Economic Survey 2019-20 was recently presented by the Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramaniam on January 31, 2020. The term called ‘Thalinomics’ was used, which means the affordability of buying a Thali (Food Plate).
It states that, Jharkhand has the cheapest Vegetarian Thali (meals plate), less than Rs.50. The survey also revealed that the affordability for a vegetarian plate has improved by 29% in the last 13 years while the cost has increased in the year 2019. The affordability of the meals has saved nearly Rs.10000 on an average per year to an average household.

Published On : July 16, 2021
6 .
Which global tech firm has launched a short-video making application called ‘Tangi’, which focusses on creativity?
A)
Google
B)
Microsoft
C)
Adobe
D)
Facebook

Correct Answer :   Google

Technological major Google has recently launched a short-video making application called ‘Tangi’, which is similar to the popular application TikTok.
The application has been launched initially on the web and iOS platforms. Users have to post a short-video on a ‘Do-it-yourself’ (DIY) and creativity content using the application. The application for 60-second-videos has been designed by the incubator of Google called ‘Area 120’. The name of the application is inspired by ‘Teach and Give’ and ‘Tangible’ things. Communities centered around similar hobbies can also be formed.

Published On : July 16, 2021
7 .
Who launched DoPT's online certificate course on relevance of Gandhi in the contemporary world?
A)
Harsh Vardhan
B)
Jugal Kishore Sharma
C)
Jitendra Singh
D)
JamyangTsering Namgyal

Correct Answer :   Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh launches the DoPT's online certificate course on Relevance of Gandhi in the Contemporary World at a function. The online program on Mahatma Gandhi is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under the iGOT programme to pay tribute to Father of the Nation.

Published On : July 16, 2021
8 .
Which of the following released hashtag "#AndroidHelp" to assist those facing smartphone issues?
A)
Microsoft
B)
Google
C)
Facebook
D)
Twitter

Correct Answer :   Google

Google has released a new hashtag #AndroidHelp to identify and resolve issues that Android smartphone users may be facing. Announcing the hashtag on Twitter through the official @Android handle, the company wrote that users can get assistance by tweeting their issue using the #AndroidHelp hashtag.

Published On : July 16, 2021
9 .
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, recently?
A)
Atanu Chakraborty
B)
Pranab Kumar Das
C)
Ajay Bhushan Pandey
D)
M. Ajit Kumar

Correct Answer :   M. Ajit Kumar

As per the recent order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of M. Ajit Kumar as the next Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

The announcement has been made just two days ahead of the Union Budget, which is to be presented on 1st February 2020. M. Ajit Kumar is a 1984-batch Indian Revenue Service Officer, who is presently a member of CBIC. Pranab Kumar Das was the previous Chairman of CBIC.

Published On : July 16, 2021
10 .
India recently observed ‘Martyrs’ Day’ on 30th January, to pay homage to which Indian leader?
A)
Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
B)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C)
B.R. Ambedkar
D)
Mahatma Gandhi

Correct Answer :   Mahatma Gandhi

‘Martyrs’ Day’ is observed across the country every year on January 30. The day is observed to pay homage to the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the sacrifices of other Indians who laid down their lives for the country.

This year India observes the 72nd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. All national leaders including President, Vice President, Prime Minister and the heads of defence services paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and other martyrs of India. March 23 is also observed as Martyrs’ day to pay tribute to the three freedom fighters -Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev.

Published On : July 16, 2021