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 Mount Erebus etc.
- The National Defense University has joined hands with Starburst Aerospace of which country for defense innovation?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) USA
(d) Japan
- Which Indian won two gold medals in the ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship 2024?
(a) Anamika Singh
(b) Ragini Biswas
(c) Prachi Yadav
(d) None of these
- Who recently won the Shanghai Grand Prix 2024 title?
(a) Fernando Alonso
(b) Lewis Hamilton
(c) Max Verstappen
(d) Daniel Ricciardo
- Who has become the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the history of IPL?
(a) Jasprit Bumrah
(b) Pat Cummins
(c) Yuzvendra Chahal
(d) Mitchell Starc
- When is the World Book and Copyright Day observed every year?
20 April
(b) 22 April
(c) 23 April
(d) 24 April
- Volcano Mount Erebus was in news recently, in which continent is it located?
(a) Asia
(b) North America
(c) Antarctica
(d) Europe
Answer:-
- France
Gandhinagar-based National Defence University (RRU) and France's Starburst Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote innovation in the aerospace defence sector. RRU and Starburst will work together to enhance security and build a strong defence eco-system in India. RRU was established in the year 2009.
- (c) Prachi Yadav
Madhya Pradesh's top para canoer Prachi Yadav has won two gold medals at the ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship 2024 held in Tokyo, Japan. Prachi, a resident of Gwalior, won medals in the Women's KL2 and Women's VL2 categories. Prachi has also been awarded the Arjuna Award in the year 2023.
- (c) Max Verstappen
Three-time defending champion Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the title of Shanghai Grand Prix 2024. This was his fourth win in five races this season and his 23rd win in the last 27 races dating back to last season. The next Grand Prix race will be held on May 5 in Miami (USA).
- (c) Yuzvendra Chahal
Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has become the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the history of IPL. As his 200th wicket, he dismissed Mohammad Nabi of Mumbai Indians. Chahal played for Royal Challengers Bangalore between 2014 and 2021. Chahal joined Rajasthan Royals in 2022.
- (c) 23 April
Every year on 23 April, World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated all over the world. This day was started by UNESCO in the year 1995. It is a global celebration of literature and writers. The theme of World Book Day 2024 is "Read Your Way".
- (c) Antarctica
Antarctica's most famous active volcano, Mount Erebus, has recently come into the news because of the release of 'gold dust' worth $6000 every day. Mount Erebus is the second highest and most active volcano in Antarctica and is located on Ross Island in Antarctica.
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