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) How many Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) does India have as of Independence Day 2024?
(a) 82
(b) 85
(c) 90
(d) 100
Q.2) Which bird sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu were newly designated as Ramsar Sites?
(a) Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary
(b) Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary and Point Calimere Bird Sanctuary
(c) Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
(d) Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary and Vellode Bird Sanctuary
Q.3) What is the theme of India’s 78th Independence Day?
(a) India @ 75
(b) Viksit Bharat @ 2047
(c) Aatmanirbhar Bharat
(d) Swachh Bharat
Q.4) Who has been appointed as the Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED)?
(a) Rakesh Asthana
(b) Rahul Navin
(c) Alok Verma
(d) Sanjay Kumar Mishra
Q.5) Which jersey number, worn by legendary goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh, has been retired by Hockey India?
(a) 10
(b) 11
(c) 16
(d) 18
Answers:
Ans.1(b), Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav said on the eve of Independence Day 2024 that India has increased its tally of Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) to 85 from existing 82 by designating three more wetlands as Ramsar Sites.
Ans.2(a), The three new sites included are Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu and Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh.
Ans.3(b), Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Nation in celebrating the 78th Independence Day from the historic Red Fort in Delhi today. He will unfurl the National Flag and address the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. The theme of this year’s Independence Day is Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
Ans.4(b), Senior IRS officer Rahul Navin has been appointed as Director of Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his name. Mr. Navin is currently serving as the Special Director in the ED. His appointment will be for two years.
Ans.5(c), Hockey India has announced the retirement of the No. 16 jersey worn by legendary goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh. This decision follows Sreejesh’s retirement after playing a pivotal role in securing India’s second consecutive Olympic bronze at the recently concluded Paris Games.