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 Lok Sabha Pro Tem Speaker, World Music Day 2024, BRICS Games 2024 etc.
- Who has been appointed as the Protem Speaker of Lok Sabha recently?
(a) Om Birla
(b) Bhartruhari Mahtab
(c) Rajnath Singh
(d) Ram Nath Kovind
- In which country is the BRICS Games 2024 being organized?
(a) India
(b) Russia
(b) China
(d) South Africa
- In which city did PM Narendra Modi participate in the event under International Yoga Day 2024?
(a) Varanasi
(b) Srinagar
(c) Bhopal
(d) Chennai
- With whom has the Government of India signed a loan agreement to improve the health sector?
(a) World Bank
(b) Asian Development Bank
(c) New Development Bank
(d) None of these
- When is World Music Day celebrated every year?
(a) 19 June
(b) 20 June
(c) 21 June
(d) 22 June
- Which United Nations organization has appointed British actor Theo James as Global Goodwill Ambassador?
(a) UNESCO
(b) UNHCR
(c) International Labour Organisation
(d) IMF
- When is World Refugee Day observed every year?
(a) 19 June
(b) 20 June
(c) 21 June
(d) 22 June
Answer:-
- (b) Bhartruhari Mahtab
President Draupadi Murmu has appointed BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as the Protem Speaker for the 18th Lok Sabha. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju gave this information. He said that till the election of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Mahtab will discharge the duties of the Speaker.
- Russia
The BRICS Games are being organised in Kazan, Russia from June 12. Indian women and men's tennis teams have won bronze medals in these games. It is an international multi-sport competition in which countries associated with the economic union BRICS participate.
- (b) Srinagar
PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Kashmir on the occasion of International Yoga Day. He participated in a special yoga programme at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre on the banks of the famous Dal Lake. Let us tell you that International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21 June; it started in the year 2015.
- (b) Asian Development Bank
The Government of India has recently signed a $170 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance India’s preparedness and capacity in the health sector to respond to future pandemics. ADB was established in the year 1966, its headquarter is in Manila, Philippines.
- (c) 21 June
World Music Day is celebrated every year on 21 June and this year this day is being celebrated on Friday. The concept of World Music Day originated in France in 1981. On World Music Day, many concerts and events are organised across the world.
- (b) UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the premier body of the United Nations, has appointed British actor Theo James as its Global Goodwill Ambassador. James, who starred in the television series "The Gentlemen" and "The White Lotus", has supported UNHCR since 2016 and has travelled to Greece, France and Jordan, UNHCR said.
- (b) 20 June
World Refugee Day is observed every year on 20 June globally. The first World Refugee Day was observed on 20 June 2001, on the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. The theme of World Refugee Day 2024 is 'For a World Where Refugees Are Welcomed'.
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