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 International Yoga Day 2024, Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, etc.
- What is the theme of International Yoga Day 2024?
(a) 'Do yoga and stay healthy'
(b) 'Yoga for self and society'
(c) 'Youth contribution to Yoga'
(d) 'Yoga for Society'
- Who won the gold medal in the men's javelin event at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 athletics meet?
(a) Julian Weber
(b) Neeraj Chopra
(c) Anderson Peters
(d) Vikrant Malik
- In which state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the Nalanda University campus?
(a) Bihar
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Karnataka
- The Union Cabinet approved the Vadhavan port, in which state will it be built?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Odisha
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Tamil Nadu
- Who has been recently appointed as Delhi MCD Commissioner?
(a) Ashwini Kumar
(b) Abhishek Sinha
(c) Rajeev Saxena
(d) Amit Pandey
- Who has become the second fastest bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 International?
(a) Axar Patel
(b) Adil Rashid
(c) Adam Zampa
(d) Sandeep Lamichhane
Answer:-
- (b) 'Yoga for self and society'
International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21st June. Every year, International Yoga Day adopts a specific theme to focus on yoga events and activities taking place on the special occasion. The theme of the year 2024 is "Yoga for Self and Society".
- (b) Neeraj Chopra
India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra recently won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw event at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 Athletics Meet in Turku, Finland. Neeraj won the gold medal by throwing 85.97 meters in his third attempt. At the same time, Finland's Toni Keranen won the silver medal in this event. Let us tell you that Neeraj also holds the Indian men's national record of 89.94 meter throw.
- Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar. Many distinguished guests, including heads of missions from 17 countries, attended the inaugural ceremony. The campus is a 'net zero' green campus. The campus has two academic blocks with 40 classrooms. Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar were also present on this occasion.
- (c) Maharashtra
The Union Cabinet led by PM Modi approved the Rs 76,220 crore Vadhavan Port project in Maharashtra. This is one of the largest port projects in India. It can act as a gateway port for the upcoming India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) and International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). Vadhavan port will be a greenfield port.
- (a) Ashwini Kumar
The Union Home Ministry has appointed senior IAS officer Ashwini Kumar as the Commissioner of Delhi MCD. Kumar will replace Gyanesh Bharti as MCD Commissioner. Ashwini, a 1992 batch IAS officer, is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue Department and Divisional Commissioner in the Delhi government.
- (d) Sandeep Lamichhane
Nepal's spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has become the second fastest bowler in the world to take 100 wickets in 100 T20 Internationals. Sandeep completed his 100 wickets in 54 T20 International matches. He achieved this feat in a match played against Bangladesh in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The record for taking the fastest 100 wickets is in the name of Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, who completed his 100 wickets in 53 matches.
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