Current Affairs for UPSC: Pariksha Saarathi presents only need to know Current Affairs in Quiz format, for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams such as UPSC, BANKS, SSC & Railways
Q.1) What is the Me·Gong Festival 2024 in Meghalaya named after?
(a) A traditional dance
(b) The Me’gong flower
(c) A historical figure
(d) A type of cuisine
Q.2) Where is the three-day national postal exhibition BIPEX-2024 being held?
(a) Ranchi
(b) Bhubaneswar
(c) Patna
(d) Kolkata
Q.3) Who won the gold medal at the Under-8 World Cadets Chess Championship in 2024?
(a) Sattwik Swain
(b) Ziming Guo
(c) Divith Reddy
(d) Rupesh Kumar
Q.4) Where is the World Maritime Conference 2024 scheduled to be held?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Chennai
(d) Kolkata
Q.5) Which of the following countries will participate in the World Maritime Conference 2024?
(a) US, UK, Germany
(b) China, India, Japan
(c) France, Italy, Spain
(d) Russia, Brazil, South Africa
Answers:
Ans.1(b), Meghalaya is all set to host the two-day Me·Gong Festival 2024 from Friday. Named after the Me’gong flower, which blooms abundantly in the Garo Hills, the festival celebrates Garo culture, including music, folk dances, indigenous games, handloom and handicrafts, and authentic cuisine.
Ans.2(c), In Bihar, a three-day national postal exhibition BIPEX-2024 today started at Gyan Bhawan in Patna. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inaugurated the exhibition which is based on the rich history of postal culture of Bihar.
Ans.3(c), In Chess, eight-year-old Divith Reddy has won the gold medal at the Under-8 World Cadets Chess Championship in Montesilvano, Italy. The Telangana prodigy accumulated nine points out of a maximum of 11, tying with compatriot Sattwik Swain. However, Divith secured the gold based on his superior tiebreak score. Sattwik claimed silver, while Ziming Guo of China took the bronze.
Ans.4(c), The World Maritime Conference 2024 is scheduled to be held in Chennai.
Ans.5(c), The World Maritime Conference 2024 is scheduled to be held in Chennai from 4th to 6th December. The Director General of Shipping Shyam Jagannathan will be the Guest of Honour. Internationally reputed speakers and panelists will discuss the future of the Global maritime scenario. US, UK, Germany, Spain, Asia Pacific Countries will participate in the discussions.
