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Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2024

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1 .
Who won gold in International Air Rifle Championship?
A)
Elavenil Valarivan
B)
Naoya Okada
C)
Shahu Tushar Mane
D)

Correct Answer :   Elavenil Valarivan

In Shooting, the world number one Elavenil Valarivan of India won the gold medal in women's event of the 2020 Sheikh Russel International Air Rifle Championship. The event was organised by Bangladesh Shooting Sport Federation (BSSF).

Published On : July 19, 2021
2 .
Which country is to resume its oil & gas exploration in disputed South China Sea after a six-year moratorium?
A)
Taiwan
B)
Thailand
C)
Philippines
D)
Singapore

Correct Answer :   Philippines

The Philippines announced that it will resume oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, by ending a six-year moratorium on resource exploration.
Former President Benigno Aquino III suspended exploration in the disputed sea in 2014 amid tensions with China. The United States had also supported Philippines against the move of China.

Published On : July 19, 2021
3 .
As of today, how many Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs) have been selected by Sports Ministry?
A)
21
B)
22
C)
23
D)
24

Correct Answer :   24

The Sports Ministry has recently selected nine States and Union Territories for upgradation to Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE).
The Ministry had identified 14 centres to be upgraded to Khelo India State Centre of Excellence. The total number stands at 24 KISCEs from 23 States and UTs. Centre will provide assistance for bridging gaps in sports equipment, coaches and technical support among others.

Published On : July 19, 2021
4 .
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who won a second term, belongs to which party?
A)
Republic Party
B)
Labour Party
C)
Green Coalition
D)
Nationalist Party

Correct Answer :   Labour Party

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won a landslide victory in the country’s general election. Jacinda Ardern belongs to the Labour Party, which won 49.1% in the election to bring an estimated 64 seats and a complete parliamentary majority. The opposition centre-right National Party won 26.8% in the poll with 35 seats.

Published On : July 19, 2021
5 .
The naval version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from which ship?
A)
INS Chennai
B)
INS Mysore
C)
INS Kolkata
D)
INS Vikramaditya

Correct Answer :   INS Chennai

A naval version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from INS Chennai.
The missile was fired from the indigenously built stealth destroyer of the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea. It hit the target accurately after performing extremely complex operations. The missile can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or from land platforms.

Published On : July 19, 2021
6 .
Which state/UT has launched ‘Mission Shakti’ campaign for safety of women?
A)
Bihar
B)
New Delhi
C)
Madhya Pradesh
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh government has launched ‘Mission Shakti’, a 6-month long women empowerment campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness and tackle crime against women in all 75 districts across the state. The Governor also flagged off ‘Pink Scooty’ and four-wheeler women police vehicles under ‘Safe City’ Project.

Published On : July 19, 2021
7 .
Who represented India in the 102nd meeting of World Bank Development Committee Plenary?
A)
Piyush Goyal
B)
Harsh Vardhan
C)
Narendra Modi
D)
Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer :   Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 102nd meeting of World Bank Development Committee Plenary through video conferencing.
She highlighted the measures taken by the Government to tackle the Covid-19 crisis, including the USD 23 billion and USD 271 Billion as a part of the economic stimulus package.

Published On : July 19, 2021
8 .
Which awards recognise the outstanding contribution of scientists and engineers working in the field of solar energy?
A)
Diwakar award
B)
Visvesvaraya award
C)
Kalpana Chawla awards
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Kalpana Chawla awards

Visvesvaraya award recognises the countries with a maximum floating solar capacity in each of the four regions of ISA. Kalpana Chawla awards recognise the outstanding contribution of scientists and engineers working in the field of solar energy. Diwakar award recognizes organisations & institutions that have been working for the benefit of differently-abled people and have maximised the use of solar energy in the host country.

Published On : July 19, 2021
9 .
World Osteoporosis Day is being observed on which date?
A)
21 October
B)
20 October
C)
19 October
D)
18 October

Correct Answer :   20 October

The World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is observed globally on 20 October. The day is celebrated to raise global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. WOD is organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), by the launch of a year-long campaign with a specific theme. WOD aims to make osteoporosis and fracture prevention a global health priority by reaching out to health-care professionals, the media, policymakers, patients, and the public at large.

Published On : July 19, 2021
10 .
Which is the 4th most powerful country in Asia Power Index 2020?
A)
India
B)
China
C)
Russia
D)
Bangladesh

Correct Answer :   India

India has been ranked at 4th position, with a score of 39.7 out of 100, in the Asia Power Index 2020, released by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute. The Asia Power Index 2020 ranks 26 countries and territories to assess the relative power of states in Asia.

Published On : July 19, 2021
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