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) Where was the ‘Fisheries Summer Meet 2024’ organized by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Chennai
(c) Madurai
(d) Mumbai
Q.2) Govt. of India has marked 25th June to be observed as in India (in relation to constitution)?
(a) ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’
(b) Emergency Imposition Day
(c) Samvidhaan Sarvapari Diwas
(d) Samvidhaan Aastha Diwas
Q.3) Which Indian Minister inaugurated the photographic exhibition ‘Thailand-India Interwoven Legacies: Stream of Faith in Buddhism’ in New Delhi?
(a) Nitin Gadkari
(b) Smriti Irani
(c) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
(d) Amit Shah
Q.4) Where did the Indian Air Force contingent land for Exercise Pitch Black 2024?
(a) New Zealand
(b) India
(c) Australia
(d) USA
Q.5) What is the name of car rally organized to commemorated 25th anniversary of India’s victory in the Kargil War on 11th July 2024?
(a) ‘Kargil in our Heart’
(b) ‘Vijay Rally’
(c) ‘Bravehearts of Kargil’
(d) ‘Heart to Bravehearts’
Answers:
Ans.1(c), With an aim to hold strategic discussions with States/UTs to deliberate on the progress and way forward for the development of the fisheries sector, Department of Fisheries, Government of India organized the ‘Fisheries Summer Meet 2024’ at Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Ans.2(a), The government has decided to observe the 25th of June every year as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’. On this day in 1975, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed an Emergency in the country.
Ans.3(c), The photographic exhibition “Thailand-India Interwoven Legacies: Stream of Faith in Buddhism” was inaugurated by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, at the National Museum in New Delhi,
Ans.4(c), An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent landed at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia for participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2024. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 12 July 24 to 02 August 24, and is a biennial, multi- national exercise hosted by the RAAF. The name ‘Pitch Black’ was derived from the emphasis on night time flying over large un-populated areas.
Ans.5(d), Car Rally to commemorate the 25th anniversary of India’s victory in the Kargil War from Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment on 11th July 2024. The ‘Heart to Bravehearts’ Car Rally is a tribute to the valour, resilience and sacrifices of heroes of Kargil War to commemorate Rajat Jayanti Celebrations of the Kargil War.