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Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2024

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1 .
Which country’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the ‘New Climate Normals’?
A)
France
B)
China
C)
USA
D)
Russia

Correct Answer :   USA

The United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the new climate normal. The data reveal that weather across the US is getting warmer.
NOAA releases the climate normals every 10 years and they reflect the data from the past 30 years. The recently released data set comprises of the average temperature, precipitation and rainfall from 1991 to 2020.

Published On : July 17, 2021
2 .
India announced a USD 1.4 billion of private-sector trade and investment, with which country?
A)
UK
B)
USA
C)
Brazil
D)
Russia

Correct Answer :   UK

India and UK announced 1 billion pounds (USD1.4 billion) of private-sector trade and investment. It also includes a 240 million pounds investment by the Serum Institute of India
The Serum Institute, in collaboration with Codagenix, has begun early-stage trials of a one-dose nasal vaccine against Covid-19. Trade between the India and UK accounts for about 23 billion pounds annually.

Published On : July 17, 2021
3 .
‘Significant Economic Presence (SEP) principle’, is a concept used to levy which category of tax?
A)
GST
B)
Digital Tax
C)
Customs Duty
D)
Income Tax

Correct Answer :   Digital Tax

Significant Economic Presence (SEP) principle was introduced in the Finance Bill 2018-19. It widened the scope of ‘business connection’ to include download of data or software, if aggregate payments from such transactions exceed a prescribed amount, or a prescribed number of users.
India recently notified a revenue threshold of Rs 2 crore and a limit of 300,000 users for non-resident technology firms such as Google, Facebook, to pay tax in India.

Published On : July 17, 2021
4 .
What is the name of the operation launched by the Indian Armed Force, to tackle Covid-19 pandemic?
A)
Operation AatmaNirbhar
B)
Operation Bharat
C)
Operation CO-WIN
D)
Operation CO-JEET

Correct Answer :   Operation CO-JEET

The Indian armed forces have launched operation “CO-JEET” to support anti-COVID-19 efforts of the country.
It aims to strengthen medical infrastructure and oxygen supply chains and to ensure mental wellbeing of people. The personnel of the Army, the Air Force and the Navy have been engaged to help restore oxygen supply chains, set up COVID beds and provide help to the administration.

Published On : July 17, 2021
5 .
Russia announced that it is to launch the country's first satellite for monitoring the Arctic climate and the environment from the Baikonur space center on 9 December 2020. What is the name of satellite?
A)
Arktika-A
B)
Arktika-G
C)
Arktika-M
D)
Arktika-S

Correct Answer :   Arktika-M

Russia announced that it is to launch the country's first Arktika-M satellite from the Baikonur space center on 9 December 2020. The announcement was made by the General Director of the Lavochkin aerospace company Vladimir Kolmykov.The number one Arktika-M spacecraft which has been developed is undergoing radio-electronic testing. The satellite will be used for monitoring the Arctic climate and the environment.

Published On : July 17, 2021
6 .
Government suspends all visas, bars travel by OCI card holders. What is full form of O in OCI?
A)
Outer
B)
Outsider
C)
Overseas
D)
Outstanding

Correct Answer :   Overseas

Government suspends all visas, bars travel by OCI card holders. The government has suspended all the existing visas, except for a few exceptions, granted to foreign nationals till international air travel remains suspended to and from India due to coronavirus pandemic. The Home Ministry has also barred travel by Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders till international travel remains suspended.

Published On : July 17, 2021
7 .
According to Global Report on Food Crisis, 2020, which country was the hardest-hit nation in 2019 with 15.9 million people under food crisis?
A)
Israel
B)
Yemen
C)
Syria
D)
Afganistan

Correct Answer :   Yemen

The Global Network against Food Crisis released the Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) 2020. The report stated that around 135 million people are living under the food crisis. According to Global Report on Food Crisis, 2020, Yemen was the hardest-hit nation in 2019 with 15.9 million people under food crisis, which is almost 53 percent of its population.

Published On : July 17, 2021
8 .
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to valiant soldiers and security personnel martyred in Handwara in Jammu & Kashmir. Who is current lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
A)
Girish Chandra Murmu
B)
Anil Baijal
C)
Kiran Bedi
D)
Radha Krishna Mathur

Correct Answer :   Girish Chandra Murmu

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to valiant soldiers and security personnel martyred in Handwara in Jammu & Kashmir. Five security personnel, including a Colonel, a Major and a sub-inspector, and two unidentified militants were killed in the anti-militancy operation in north Kashmir's Handwara area.

Published On : July 17, 2021
9 .
Which initiative is launched for free tele-consultation to those who have COVID-19 like symptoms?
A)
Arogya Setu Care
B)
Arogya Setu help
C)
Arogya Setu dost
D)
Arogya Setu Mitr

Correct Answer :   Arogya Setu Mitr

Under the public-private partnership, the initiative called Arogya Setu Mitr was launched. The feature is to be available in the Arogya Setu application. In partnership with the Tech Mahindra, Tata Group and Swasth the Arogya Setu Mitr was launched. It will offer free online consultation to COVID-19 with the data provided by the three private sector firms and government entities.The initiative includes free tele-consultation to those who have COVID-19 like symptoms. It will also provide ancillary services at market rates. This includes home collection of samples, medicine delivery, etc.

Published On : July 17, 2021
10 .
World Tuna Day is observed on May 2 every year. Which SDG calls for sustainable use of Oceans and marine resources?
A)
SDG 15
B)
SDG 14
C)
SDG 13
D)
SDG 12

Correct Answer :   SDG 14

Tuna and tuna-like species is a significant source of food, due to their nutritional properties, in both developed and developing countries.
Their meat is rich in Omega-3 and it also contains minerals, proteins, and vitamin B12. In 2016, the United Nations General Assembly declared to officially observe World Tuna Day on May 2 every year. Sustainable Development Goal 14 aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources – applies to the global tuna market.

Published On : July 17, 2021