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 World Health Day 2024 etc.
- Which country has recently changed its employment visa program?
Australia
Malaysia
(c) New Zealand
(d) Saudi Arabia
- The city of Miraj, which has been granted GI tag for its art of making musical instruments, is located in which state?
Rajasthan
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Gujarat
(d) Haryana
- Which player has been included in the team by Delhi Capitals in place of Harry Brook in IPL 2024?
(a) Ben Stroke
(b) Adil Rashid
(c) Lizard Williams
(d) Ravi Bopara
- When is World Health Day celebrated every year?
(a) 06 April
(b) 07 April
(c) 08 April
(d) 09 April
- Where was the 'Sagar Kavach' exercise organised recently?
(a) Goa
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Odisha
(d) Gujarat
Answer:-
- (c) New Zealand
Recently, New Zealand made urgent changes to its employment visa programme after near-record migration last year. The changes include measures such as introducing an English language requirement for low-skilled jobs and setting minimum skills and work experience thresholds for most employer work visas.
- (b) Maharashtra
Miraj, a small town in Sangli district of Maharashtra, is known for its craftsmanship in making musical instruments, especially sitar and tanpura. The city of Miraj has recently been granted the GI tag. The GI tag indicates a product coming from a particular geographical region and which enhances its commercial value.
- (c) Lizard Williams
In IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals have included South African fast bowler Lizad Williams in the team in place of Harry Brook. England batsman Brook withdrew from the tournament due to personal reasons. Williams has played two Tests, four ODIs and 11 T20 matches for South Africa. Delhi Capitals had included Brook in the team for Rs 4 crore.
- (b) 07 April
World Health Day is celebrated every year on the foundation day of the World Health Organization (WHO). The day is celebrated to raise awareness about health issues and highlight the importance of wellness. The Constitution of the World Health Organization came into existence on April 7, 1948. India joined WHO on January 12, 1948.
- (b) Lakshadweep
Recently, a two-day 'Sagar Kavach' exercise was organised in the Lakshadweep Islands. All maritime security agencies including Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Marine Police, Fisheries, Customs and other security agencies participated in the exercise.
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