Today Current Affairs Quiz: 16 August 2024- New Ramsar Sites

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 India's new ambassador to the UN etc.

1. Who has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to the United Nations?

(a) P Harish

(b) Nipendra Mishra

(c) Rajeev Kumar

(d) Amitabh Kant

2. How many new Ramsar sites were declared recently in India?

(a) 3

(a) 4

(d) 5

(d) 6

3. Who has been appointed as the new Enforcement Director of the Enforcement Directorate?

(a) Ravichandran Gandhi

(b) Rahul Naveen

(c) Ajay Kumar

(d) Sukhveer Singh

4. Who has been appointed as the new bowling coach of the Indian men's cricket team?

(a) Brett Lee

(b) Dale Steyn

(c) Praveen Kumar

(d) Morne Morkel

5. Which country will host the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit?

(a) Thailand

(b) India

(c) Malaysia

(d) China

6. Who has recently been appointed as the next Home Secretary of the country?

(a) Vijay Agnihotri

(b) Ramdas Kamath

(c) Sampooran Singh

(d) Govind Mohan

7. Dr. Ram Narayan Agarwal, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?

(a) Science

(b) Journalism

(c) Politics

(d) None of these

Answer:

1. (a) P Harish

Diplomat Parvathaneni Harish was on August 14 appointed as India's next Ambassador to the United Nations in New York. Presently he is serving as the Ambassador of India to Germany. The post of India's Ambassador or Permanent Representative to the United Nations has been vacant since the retirement of Ruchira Kamboj in June.

2. (a) 3

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupendra Yadav recently said that India has added three more sites to the Ramsar sites network, with this the number of Ramsar sites in India has increased to 85. Njarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu and Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh have been added to this list.   

3.(a) Rahul Naveen

The Cabinet Appointments Committee has appointed IRS officer Rahul Naveen as the new Enforcement Director. He has been appointed as Special Director, ED for a period of two years from the date of assuming charge. 57-year-old Naveen joined the ED as Special Director in November 2019.

4. (d) Morne Morkel

Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has been appointed as the new bowling coach of the Indian men's cricket team. India head coach Gambhir had confirmed the appointment of Abhishek Nair and Ryan ten Doeschate as assistant coaches.   

5. (b) India

India will host the 3rd Voice of the Global South Summit.  The theme of the summit this time is a strong global South for a sustainable future. Like the last two summits, the third summit will be held in virtual format and will be organised under Leaders' Session and Ministerial Session, the ministry said.

6. (d) Govind Mohan

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Govind Mohan, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, as Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of Home Affairs with immediate effect. Govind Mohan will take over as Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, replacing Ajay Kumar Bhalla on completion of his term on August 22, 2024.

7. (a) Science

Famous Indian scientist and important player in India's missile program, Dr. Ram Narayan Aggarwal has passed away recently. In Defense Research, Dr. In Aggarwal's illustrious career spanning 22 years, he has worked under former President Dr. He worked with many prominent scientists including APJ Abdul Kalam.