Current Affairs for UPSC: Jagran Josh presents Daily Current Affairs Quiz for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams. In today’s session, get briefings about the important topics given in Q&A formats such as Paris Paralympics 2024, Vishwashanti Buddha Vihar, Siddharth Agarwal etc.
1. Where did President Draupadi Murmu inaugurate Vishva Shanti Buddha Vihar?
(a) Bihar
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Assam
2. Which award did Indian club thrower Dharambir win at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
(a) Gold
(b) Silver
(c) Bronze
(d) None
3. Who is the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel solo?
(a) Abhishek Sharma
(b) Abhimanyu Sinha
(c) Shubham Kumar
(d) Siddharth Agarwal
4. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced to build how many football stadiums in the state?
(a) 10
(a) 12
(d) 18
(d) 20
5. With which country has India recently partnered for the semiconductor sector?
(a) Nepal
(b) Malaysia
(c) Singapore
(d) France
6. Which country has scored the highest powerplay total in T20I cricket history?
(a) England
(b) Bangladesh
(c) India
(d) Australia
Answer:-
1. (b) Maharashtra
President of India Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the newly built Vishvashanti Buddha Vihar in Udgir of Latur district. The newly inaugurated Buddha Vihar in Udgir is a replica of the Buddha Vihar in Kalaburagi, Karnataka. Vishwashanti Buddha Vihar is spread over 15 hectares.
2. (a) Gold
Indian club thrower Dharambir breaks Asian record to win gold at Paris 2024 Paralympics. While compatriot Pranav Surma won the silver medal. Dharambir won this medal in the men's F51 event. Dharambir won the gold by throwing the club 34.92 metres in his fifth attempt.
3. (d) Siddharth Agarwal
Bengaluru's Siddharth Agarwal has created history by becoming the oldest Indian to swim solo across the English Channel. On August 29, at the age of 49, Agarwal completed a 42-km swim in 15 hours and six minutes. He has surpassed the record set by Srikanth Vishwanathan in the year 2018.
4. (d) 18
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a plan to build 18 football stadiums in 18 divisions of the state. The government has taken this decision to boost football infrastructure and encourage more tournaments. Yogi government will build 18 football stadiums and 827 football grounds in Uttar Pradesh.
5. (c) Singapore
India and Singapore have signed a number of agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in semiconductors, healthcare and digital economies and elevating their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The agreement focuses on creating a semiconductor ecosystem and providing opportunities for Singapore companies in the Indian market.
6. (d) Australia
Australia has set the record for scoring the most runs in powerplay overs in T20 International cricket. Australia made this record against Scotland in the match held at Grange Cricket Club, Edinburgh. Australia scored a record 113 runs in the first six overs. Australia's star player Travis Head played a brilliant innings of 80 runs in 25 balls.
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