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) Which states have not implemented the Ayushman Bharat Scheme?
(a) Delhi and West Bengal
(b) Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
(c) Kerala and Karnataka
(d) Punjab and Haryana
Q.2) Which city set a world record with the largest display of earthen lamps at the 55 ghats of the Saryu river?
(a) Varanasi
(b) Ayodhya
(c) Haridwar
(d) Allahabad
Q.3) What event was organized to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
(a) Run for Unity
(b) March for Freedom
(c) Unity Walk
(d) Sardar’s Run
Q.4) Who was the prominent Indian Economist and Chairman of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister that passed away recently?
(a) Amartya Sen
(b) Arvind Subramanian
(c) Raghuram Rajan
(d) Bibek Debroy
Q.5) Where is the 9th edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24 being held?
(a) New Delhi, India
(b) Bali, Indonesia
(c) Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia
(d) Mumbai, India
Q.6) Who has been recently appointed as the MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank?
(a) Ashok Chandra
(b) Abhay Singh Yadav
(c) Rajkumar Awasthi
(d) Atul Kumar Goyal
Q.7) Who was recently appointed as the Chairman of Airport Authority of India?
(a) Ramesh Kumar
(b) Vipin Kumar
(c) Anirudh Sinha
(d) Ajay Kumar Alok
Answers:
Ans.1(a), Ayushman Bharat Scheme to provide health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 and above. Delhi and West Bengal governments have not implemented the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme due to “political interests”. these two states cannot avail free treatment under the expanded programme.
Ans.2(b), Ayodhya city brightened up with the largest ever display of 25 Lakh 12 thousand 5 hundred 85 earthen lamps on the 55 ghats of Saryu river and created a world record yesterday evening. Thousands of volunteers lit the lamps along with the bank of Saryu River through lanes of the city and at houses. Whole city was illuminated with the lights and clourful decorations on the theme of Ramayana.
Ans.3(a), Union Home Minister Amit Shah today flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. The event was organized to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was born on the 31st of October 1875.
Ans.4(d), Prominent Indian Economist and Chairman of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Dr. Bibek Debroy, passed away recently.
Ans.5(c), The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel departed for Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia to take part in the 9th edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24. The Exercise will be conducted from 1st to 12th of November 2024.
Ans.6(a), Recently, the Government of India has appointed Ashok Chandra as the MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has approved his appointment. Ashok Chandra is currently working as the Executive Director of Canara Bank. He will replace Atul Kumar Goyal.
Ans.7(b), Recently, Vipin Kumar, a 1996 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Airport Authority of India. He has served as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Education.