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 ‘Jal Utsav’, to create awareness and sensitivity towards water management is launched by which organization recently?
(a) Home ministry
(b) Environment ministry
(c) CGWB (Central Ground water Board)
(d) NITI Aayog
Q.2) Who addressed the curtain raiser event for the Bharat Mobility Expo in New Delhi?
(a) Shri Narendra Modi
(b) Shri Piyush Goyal
(c) SMT Draupadi Murmu
(d) Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
Q.3) How much equity infusion has been approved by the Cabinet, for the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the financial year 2024-25?
(a) Rs. 5,000 crore
(b) Rs. 10,700 crore
(c) Rs. 15,000 crore
(d) Rs. 20,000 crore
Q.4) Where is the Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha festival set to be hosted in 2024?
(a) Bangalore
(b) Mysuru
(c) Chennai
(d) Hyderabad
Q.5) Which city will host the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Kolkata
(c) Panaji, Goa
(d) New Delhi
Q.6) Who has won as the 47th President of the US?
(a) Donald Trump
(b) Kamala Harris
(c) Joe Biden
(d) Michelle Obama
Answers
Ans.1(d), NITI Aayog has launched the 15-day ‘Jal Utsav’ today to create awareness and sensitivity towards water management, conservation and sustainability.
Ans.2(b), Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal while addressing the curtain raiser event for the Bharat Mobility Expo today in New Delhi said that the event reflects the India vision story and unifies the entire mobility value chain under a single umbrella.
Ans.3(b), The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved infusion of equity of Rs.10,700 crore for working capital in financial year 2024-25 in Food Corporation of India (FCI). The decision is aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector and ensuring the welfare of farmers nationwide. This strategic move shows the Government’s steadfast commitment to supporting farmers and fortifying India’s agrarian economy.
Ans.4(b), Mysuru, known for its rich cultural tapestry and historical significance, is all set to host the Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha festival from 8th to 10th November 2024 at the Karnataka State Open University Convocation Hall. This three-day musical and cultural festival promises to be a spectacular showcase of Karnataka’s artistic legacy, celebrating the revered Daasa traditions of Carnatic music.
Ans.5(c), In just a few days, the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to open its doors in Panaji, Goa, once again transforming this coastal paradise into a lively hub of global culture, talent, and cinematic celebration.
Ans.6(a), Donald Trump has won as the 47th President of the US, securing 276 electoral votes, surpassing the required 270-vote threshold. He defeated Kamala Harris. According to the US Constitution, a person can be elected president a maximum of two times, giving Trump a second term.