Today Current Affairs Quiz: 26 July 2024- Paris Olympics 2024

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 UNESCO World Heritage Site, Paris Olympics 2024 etc.

1. The historical 'Moidams' included in the UNESCO World Heritage List is located in which state?

(a) Bihar

(b) Assam

(c) Meghalaya

(d) Gujarat

2. The government has targeted to open how many Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras across the country by March 31, 2027?

(a) 15,000

(b) 20,000

(c) 25,000

(d) 30,000

3. India's first integrated agri-export facility will be set up at which port?

(a) Paradip Port

(b) Visakhapatnam Port

(c) Kamarajar Port

(d) Jawaharlal Nehru Port

4. Which Union Minister recently launched the 'Model Skill Loan Scheme'?

(a) Giriraj Singh

(b) Anupriya Patel

(c) Jayant Chaudhary

(d) Chirag Paswan

5. What is India's rank in the recently released Global Passport Index?

(a) 81st

(b) 82nd

(c) 83rd

(d) 84th

Answer:-

1. (b) Assam

Moidams, located in eastern Assam, has received the prestigious 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site tag in the cultural category. It has been included in the list more than a decade after its nomination. These Moidams, around 700 years old, are hollow cellars made of brick and stone and contain the remains of kings and royal families.  

2. (c) 5,000

The Central Government has set a target of opening 25,000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMBJP) across the country by March 31, 2027. Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel told the Lok Sabha that till June last month, 547 PMBJP centres have been opened in Primary Agricultural Credit Societies across the country.   

3. (d) Jawaharlal Nehru Port

India's first integrated agri-export facility will be set up at Mumbai's Jawaharlal Nehru Port to enhance the country's agricultural export and import capabilities. Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has approved the public private partnership project worth over Rs 284 crore.

4. (c) Jayant Chaudhary

Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary recently launched the 'Model Skill Loan Scheme' in New Delhi. The aim of this scheme is to empower the future-ready workforce of the country. Under this scheme, 25 thousand youth across the country will be provided opportunities for education and skill upgradation.

5. (b) 82nd

India has secured 82nd rank in the recently released Global Passport Index. Indian citizens can travel visa-free to 58 countries, including popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. This rank has been released by the UK-based Henley Passport Index. The ranking is topped by Singapore, whose citizens enjoy visa-free entry to 195 countries.