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 Bharat Ratna Award etc.
1. Dr. MS Swaminathan will be awarded Bharat Ratna, he was a famous person in which field?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Journalism
(c) Acting
(d) Medical
2. Where will the World Government Summit 2024 be organized?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Dubai
(c) London
(d) Paris
3. Who is the chairman of 'One Nation One Election' committee?
(a) Ram Nath Kovind
(b) Mohammad Hamid Ansari
(c) Dr. Manmohan Singh
(d) Amitabh Kant
4. With whom has the Maharashtra government signed an agreement for the use of AI in sectors like health and education?
(a) Google
(b) Tesla
(c) Microsoft
(d) Meta
5. Who was declared joint winner of the SAFF Women's Under-19 Championship with India?
(a) Pakistan
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Nepal
(d) Sri Lanka
6. With whom has Chennai Super Kings signed an agreement as the official sponsor?
(a) Etihad Airways
(b) Tata Group
(c) Samsung
(d) Qatar Airways
Answer:-
1. (a) Agriculture
The Central Government has honored former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and the father of the Green Revolution, Dr. It has been announced that India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna will be given to MS Swaminathan. Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan was born on August 7, 1925 in Tamil Nadu. Dr. Swaminathan served as Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education in the Government of India.
2. (b) Dubai
The World Government Summit 2024 will be organized in Dubai between 12-14 February. Heads or representatives of more than 25 countries around the world will participate in this conference. This year India, Turkey and Qatar have been invited as guest countries. PM Modi will participate in this conference from India's side. This year's theme is 'Shaping Future Governments'.
3. (a) Ram Nath Kovind
'One Nation One Election' Committee Chairman Ram Nath Kovind held a consultation meeting with members of Republican Party of India-Athawale (RPI) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in New Delhi. In September 2023, the central government formed this committee under the leadership of former President Ramnath Kovind.
4. (a) Google
The Maharashtra government has signed an MoU with Google to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for solutions in sectors like health, education and agriculture. The MoU was signed at Google's Pune office in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
5. (b) Bangladesh
India was declared joint winner of the SAFF Women's Under-19 Football Championships along with hosts Bangladesh. After controversy during the match, both the teams were declared joint winners.
6. (a) Etihad Airways
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has signed an agreement with Etihad Airways as the official sponsor before IPL 2024. The Etihad logo will be displayed on players' jerseys including at CSK events and platforms.
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