Today Current Affairs Quiz: 06 August 2024- India's Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra Qualifies For Finals

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 2024 Olympics, BIMSTEC Business Summit, e-Summon App  etc.

1. President Draupadi Murmu was recently awarded the highest civilian honour of which country?

(a) Sri Lanka

(b) Fiji

(c) France

(d) Mongolia

2. Who will be India's flag-bearer at the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony?

(a) Vinesh Phogat

(b) PV Sidhu

(c) Nikhat Zareen

(d) Manu Bhaker

3. Which country is hosting the BIMSTEC Business Summit?

(a) India

(b) Nepal

(c) Thailand

(d) Sri Lanka

4. Mondo Duplantis, who won the Paris 2024 Olympics men's pole vault gold medal, belongs to which country?

(a) USA

(b) Italy

(c) Sweden

(d) Argentina

5. Who launched e-Evidence, Nyay Setu, Nyay Shruti and e-Summons App?

(a) Rajnath Singh

(b) Amit Shah

(c) S. Jaishankar

(d) Giriraj Singh

6. What is the total number of farmers benefited from PM-KUSUM Yojana till June 2024?

(a) 3,50,000

(b) 4,11,222

(c) 5,00,000

(d) 6,00,000

Answer:-

1. (b) Fiji

President of India Draupadi Murmu was on 6 August conferred Fiji's highest civilian award, the Companion of the Order of Fiji. Fiji President Ratu Viliame Mvalili Katonivere conferred the Companion of the Order of Fiji on President Draupadi Murmu.

2. (d) Manu Bhaker

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has selected Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer at the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony, which will be held on August 11. 23-year-old Manu Bhaker, who won two medals at Paris 2024, has also confirmed this news on her social media page.

3. (a) India

India is hosting the first-ever BIMSTEC Business Summit from August 6-8 in New Delhi. This is an important step towards promoting greater regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region. The Ministry of External Affairs is organising this three-day event in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

4. (c) Sweden

Sweden's Mondo Duplantis won the men's Olympic pole vault gold medal in Paris. Duplantis not only broke the Olympic record but also set a new world record while retaining his title. He raised the bar to 6.25 metres, breaking his own world record of 6.24 metres.

5. (b) Amit Shah

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah recently launched e-Evidence, Nyay Setu, Nyay Shruti and e-Summons apps for three new criminal laws in Chandigarh. These apps will enhance the technical competence of the entire system.

6. (b) 4,11,222

The central government launched the PM-KUSUM scheme in March 2019, which has been extended to January 2024 with the aim of providing energy and water security to farmers, increasing their income, making the agriculture sector diesel-free and reducing environmental pollution. Let us inform that till 30.06.2024, the total number of farmers benefited from PM-KUSUM scheme in the country is 4,11,222.