Current Affairs Quiz: 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 Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024, ISSF Junior World Championship 2024, etc.
- For which discovery were Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine?
(a) DNA fingerprinting
(b) Discovery of miRNA
(c) Gene editing
(d) Protein synthesis
- Which state government recently launched the 'Nijut Moina' scheme for girl students?
(a) Assam
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Haryana
- Who won his second gold at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2024?
(a) Manvi Jain
(b) Divyanshi
(c) Shikha Chaudhary
(d) None of these
- Who launched the logo, website and app of the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela 2025?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Anandiben Patel
(c) Yogi Adityanath
(d) Keshav Prasad Maurya
- Who has been appointed by the BCCI as the new chairman of its Anti-Corruption Unit?
(a) Sharad Kumar
(b) Alok Joshi
(c) Rajeev Sinha
(d) Abhay Kohli
- In which state did PM Modi inaugurate the Banjara Heritage Museum?
(a) Assam
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: -
- (b) Discovery of miRNA
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun. He was honored for the discovery of microRNA (miRNA) and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.
- (a) Assam
The Assam state government has recently launched a scholarship scheme 'Nijut Moina' for girl students. Under this, monthly scholarship is being provided to girl students from class 11 to post-graduation. The first instalment of ₹1,000 for higher secondary, ₹1,250 for degree and ₹2,500 for postgraduate students was distributed at a statewide programme.
- (b) Divyanshi
Indian shooter Divyanshi won her second individual gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2024 being held in Paris. India topped the medal tally with 21 medals including 13 gold, followed by Norway with 10 medals.
- (c) Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the logo, website and app of Maha Kumbh Upcoming 2025 during Sharadiya Navratri. This logo depicts 'Amrit Kalash', a symbol of religious and economic prosperity, which is associated with the mythological story of Samudra Manthan.
- (a) Sharad Kumar
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed former IPS officer Sharad Kumar as the new chairman of its Anti-Corruption Unit. Before this, Sharad Kumar has also been the head of National Investigation Agency (NIA). His tenure started from October 1, he will remain in this post for 3 years.
- (b) Maharashtra
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara Heritage Museum at Pohardevi in Washim, Maharashtra, which showcases the rich heritage of the Banjara community. He paid tribute to spiritual gurus Sant Sewalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj. Let us tell you that Sant Sewalal and Sant Ramrao Maharaj are the spiritual gurus of Banjara community.
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