Current Affairs Quiz: 06 May 2024- UNICEF India National Brand Ambassador

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  ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, UNICEF India National Brand Ambassador etc.

1. Sunita Williams is ready to fly into space, how many times has she traveled to space before?

(a) Once

(a) Twice

(c) Three times

(d) Four times

2. When is the birth anniversary of former President of India Giani Zail Singh celebrated every year?

(a) 4th May

(b) 5 May

(c) 6 May

(d) 7 May

3. India has invited election management bodies of how many countries under the International Election Visitors Programme?

(a) 20

(a) 23

(c) 26

(d) 30

4. In which country will the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 be organized?

India

Bangladesh

(c) England

Australia

5. Which Bollywood actress has been appointed as the National Brand Ambassador of UNICEF India?

(a) Katrina Kaif

(b) Kareena Kapoor Khan

(c) Priyanka Chopra

(d) Anushka Sharma

Answer:-

1. (a) Twice

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is set to fly into space for the third time as a pilot in the first crewed test flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Boeing's Starliner will fly to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Butch Wilmore will travel to the International Space Station with 58-year-old Williams.

2. (b) 5 May

The President of India, Draupadi Murmu paid floral tribute to former President Giani Zail Singh on his birth anniversary (May 5, 2024). He was born as Jarnail Singh but later changed his name to Zail Singh. Giani Zail Singh served as the seventh President of India from 25 July 1982 to 25 July 1987.  

3. (a) 23

The Election Commission has invited 75 international visitors from election management bodies of 23 countries under the International Election Visitors Programme (IEVP) during the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in the country.  This also includes members of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). Its objective is to familiarise foreign management bodies with Indian election processes.

4. Bangladesh

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2024. This will be the ninth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup which will be held in Bangladesh between 3 to 20 October. The Indian cricket team will take on arch-rival Pakistan on October 6.

5. (b) Kareena Kapoor Khan

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has been appointed as the National Brand Ambassador of UNICEF India. Kareena Kapoor has been associated with UNICEF India since 2014 and has worked on issues like girls' education and gender equality.