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) Who will inaugurate the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) on 3rd August 2024?
(a) Mansukh Madaviya
(b) Amit Shah
(c) Shri Narendra Modi
(d) Nirmala Sitharaman
Q.2) What percentage of Foreign Direct Investment is permitted via automatic route for aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)?
(a) 50%
(b) 75%
(c) 80%
(d) 100%
Q.3) Which Indian Navy frigate arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia to participate in the 328th Russian Navy Day Parade?
(a) INS Vikrant
(b) INS Tabar
(c) INS Chakra
(d) INS Shivalik
Q.4) Sports personality Anshuman Gaekwad who recently passed away was related to which sports?
(a) Cricket
(b) Football
(c) Hockey
(d) Badminton
Q.5) By what percentage did India’s seafood exports grow from 2019-20 to 2023-24?
(a) 20.5%
(b) 25.3%
(c) 30.81%
(d) 35.4%
Answers:
Ans.1(c), Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) on 3rd August 2024,at National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex, New Delhi.
Ans.2(d), Government permits 100% Foreign Direct Investment via automatic route for aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), GST on MRO has been reduced from 18% to 5% with full Input Tax Credit
Ans.3(b), Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar arrived St. Petersburg, Russia on 25 Jul 24 for a four day visit to participate in 328th Russian Navy Day Parade celebrations. India and Russia share warm bilateral relations and maritime co-operation that span diverse fields. The visit by INS Tabar aimed to strengthen this longstanding friendship and also explore newer avenues of bolstering the relationship between the two countries.
Ans.4(a), Legendary Indian cricketer and former coach, and selector Anshuman Gaekwad passed away at the age of 71 in Vadodara, after losing his long battle with cancer.
Ans.5(c), As a result of the various efforts made by the Government, India’s seafood exports have increased from Rs. 46,662.85 Crore in 2019-20 to Rs. 61043.68 Crore in 2023-24 registering a growth of 30.81%.