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 Chairman of DRDO-Dr. Sameer V Kamat, Cyclone 'Remal', World Hunger Day 2024 etc.
- The recent cyclone 'Remal' has been named by which country?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Oman
(c) Pakistan
(d) Iran
- Recently, which state government has imposed a one-year ban on gutkha and pan masala?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Telangana
(d) Kerala
- Where was the International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS-2024) held recently?
(a) New Delhi
(b) New York
(c) Vienna
(d) Paris
- With whom has the Indian Army signed an agreement for hydrogen fuel cell bus?
(a) Adani Green
(b) IOCL
(c) HPCL
(d) BPCL
- Who is the chairman of DRDO whose tenure has been extended by one year?
(a) Dr. Sameer V Kamat
(b) A K Rastogi
(c) Abhinav Jain
(d) S. Somnath
- When is World Hunger Day observed every year?
(a) 26 May
(b) 27 May
(c) 28 May
(d) 29 May
Answer:-
- (b) Oman
Cyclone Remal that has arisen in the Bay of Bengal is the first pre-monsoon tropical cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. The name Ramal, means 'sand' in Arabic. The name was chosen by Oman, as per the standard convention for naming tropical cyclones.
- (c) Telangana
The Telangana government has banned the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco and nicotine across the state. This ban will continue for a period of one year starting from May 24, 2024. Let us tell you that this step has been taken keeping in mind the serious health risks associated with the consumption of gutkha and pan masala.
- (c) Vienna
Recently, the International Conference on Nuclear Security was organized in Vienna under the auspices of the IAEA (ICONS-2024) under the co-chairmanship of Kazakhstan and Australia. The heads of ministries of foreign affairs, energy, internal affairs and other related departments of 130 countries participated in the current conference.
- (b) IOCL
The Indian Army has signed an agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to conduct trials of hydrogen fuel cell bus technology for green and sustainable transportation solutions. This is another step of the Indian Army towards its commitment towards innovation and environmental management. A hydrogen fuel cell bus was also handed over to the Indian Army during the event.
- (a) Dr. Sameer V Kamat
The Central Government has appointed the Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr. Sameer V Kamat's tenure has been extended for another year. As per the government order, Dr. Kamat will remain in his current position as DRDO chief till May 31, 2025. Kamat was appointed to the top post in DRDO in August 2022 and was due to retire on May 31, 2024.
- (c) 28 May
World Hunger Day is celebrated every year on 28 May. World Hunger Day is an initiative of The Hunger Project, which was first started in the year 2011. This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about the silent struggle of many people around the world. The theme of World Hunger Day 2024 is 'Thriving Mothers, Thriving World'. Thriving world).
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