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Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2024

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1 .
Which state is the first in the country to implement agricultural land leasing policy?
A)
West Bengal
B)
Tamil Nadu
C)
Uttarakhand
D)
Gujarat

Correct Answer :   Uttarakhand

The State government of Uttarakhand recently released a notification that it has made a policy to lease agricultural land, becoming the first Indian state to implement such policy.
According to the policy, any institution, company or NGO can take farm land on lease for 30 years, provided the leased land is below 30 acres. The farmers who own the land will receive the corresponding rent during the leased period. Difficulties in leasing land for agriculture and plantation in hilly areas and consolidation of fragmented land are being solved by the policy.

Published On : July 16, 2021
2 .
Which organisation recently released the ‘Time to care’ report?
A)
NGO Pratham
B)
World Bank
C)
NGO Oxfam
D)
Asian Development Bank

Correct Answer :   NGO Oxfam

Oxfam, a confederation of charitable organizations and rights group recently released the ‘Time to care’ report, which focussed on global inequalities. The report said that inequalities pertaining at the global level is deep-rooted and vast while the number of billionaires has doubled in the last decade.
It also revealed a comparison that the total wealth of 63 Indian billionaires is higher than the total Union Budget of India for the fiscal year 2018-19 (Rs 24,42,200 crore). It also suggested that gender inequalities must be resolved for an inclusive development.

Published On : July 16, 2021
3 .
Which Indian state has topped the production of vegetables in 2018-19, as per the recent data from the Ministry of Agriculture?
A)
Madhya Pradesh
B)
Gujarat
C)
Uttar Pradesh
D)
West Bengal

Correct Answer :   West Bengal

The Ministry of Agriculture recently released the State-wise horticulture production data for the year 2018-19. As per the data, West Bengal was the top State in vegetable production with 29.55 million tonnes (mt) of vegetables last year. The state accounted for 15.9 % of the country’s total vegetable production in 2018-19.
The number one state during 2017-18 was Uttar Pradesh, which is pushed to the second place this year, with 27.71 mt vegetables. In fruit production, Andhra Pradesh continued to hold the top spot with 17.61 mt, followed by Maharashtra with 10.82 mt.

Published On : July 16, 2021
4 .
Recently, 146 Irrawady dolphins were recently spotted in Chilika lake. Where is the Chilka lake situated?
A)
Odisha
B)
Uttarakhand
C)
Himachal Pradesh
D)
Jammu & Kashmir

Correct Answer :   Odisha

Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake of India, situated in the state of Odisha. It is also home to the highest single lagoon population of the endangered species called Irrawady dolphins.
The Chilika Development Authority (CDA) recently undertook the Dolphin Census and 146 Irrawady dolphins were directly sighted. The estimated range of population of the dolphins is 133-172. The population of the aquatic mammal species last year was 151. After removal of certain encroachments in the lake, the dolphins are found colonising in the central and southern regions of the lake for the first time.

Published On : July 16, 2021
5 .
Who is to acquire manufacturing facility of General Motors in Talegaon, Maharashtra?
A)
Kia Motors
B)
Great Wall Motors
C)
Jac Motors
D)
Changan Automobile

Correct Answer :   Great Wall Motors

Chinese automobile major Great Wall Motors (GWM) will acquire the Talegaon manufacturing facility of General Motors (GM). The factory will be used by GWM for an Indian debut. GWM VP (global strategy) Liu Xiangshang said the transaction would underpin the company's plan to enter and invest in India.

Published On : July 16, 2021
6 .
Which of the following has been counted as a separate Ethnic Group for the first time in The US census?
A)
Hindus
B)
Sikhs
C)
Muslims
D)
African-Americans

Correct Answer :   Sikhs

For the first time, Sikhs in the US will be counted as a separate ethnic group in the 2020 census, an organization of the minority community said, describing it as a milestone moment.

Published On : July 16, 2021
7 .
Which Indian wrestler won the Gold medal at the Rome Ranking Series 2020 event, held recently?
A)
Sakshi Malik
B)
Babita Phogat
C)
Vinesh Phogat
D)
Geeta Phogat

Correct Answer :   Vinesh Phogat

Top Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat won the Gold medal in the 53 kg category, at the Rome Ranking Series 2020 event, held recently. In the final bout for gold, she defeated the Ecuadorian wrester Luisa Elizabeth Valverde 4-0. In the journey towards the final match, Vinesh overpowered two top-rated and tough Chinese wrestlers. This is her first Gold medal in the year 2020.
Earlier, in the tournament, another Indian wrestler Anshu Malik won the silver medal in the 57 kg category.

Published On : July 16, 2021
8 .
Which Indian entrepreneur was recently honoured with the Australia’s highest civilian honour,‘Order of Australia’?
A)
Uday Kotak
B)
Azim Premji
C)
Anand Mahindra
D)
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Correct Answer :   Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

The Founder and Chairperson of the famous Bio-technology company Biocon, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw was recently honoured with the Australia’s highest civilian honour, ‘Order of Australia’.

The award was presented to her for significant service to promote bilateral relationship between Australia and India, especially in commercial and educational aspects. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is the fourth Indian citizen to receive this honour after Mother Teresa, former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee and ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

Published On : July 16, 2021
9 .
Who won silver medal in the women's 57kg freestyle event at 2020 Rome Ranking Series?
A)
Anshu Malik
B)
Vinesh Phougat
C)
Odunayo Adekuoroye
D)
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Correct Answer :   Anshu Malik

Indian teenage wrestler Anshu Malik won in the women's 57kg freestyle event of the season 's first major competition, the Ranking Series in Rome. She lost to Nigeria's Odunayo Adekuoroye for the score 10-0.

Published On : July 16, 2021
10 .
India is buying S-400 air defence missile systems from which country?
A)
Russia
B)
USA
C)
Canada
D)
France

Correct Answer :   Russia

Russia started production of S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems for India. The five units will be delivered to India by 2025.S-400 air defence missile systems. The S-400 air defence missile systems are among the best in the world. This will significantly bolster India's air defence mechanism.

Published On : July 16, 2021