This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams, including topics such as World Green Economy Forum, Cruise India Mission, Exercise 'KAZIND', and others.
- In which state did PM Modi launch 'Dharti Aba Tribal Village Development Campaign'?
(a) Bihar
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Uttar Pradesh
- Where was the World Green Economy Forum inaugurated recently?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Dubai
(c) Mumbai
(d) London
- Who won the gold medal for India in the ISSF Junior 25m pistol?
(a) Divyanshi
(b) Anchal Singh
(c) Tejaswini
(d) Vedangi Kapoor
- In which state did PM Modi unveil four bio-gas units?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Haryana
- NITI Aayog has recently launched the Women Entrepreneurship Platform with which state?
(a) Telangana
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Assam
(d) Himachal Pradesh
- Indian-origin Ravi Ahuja has recently been appointed the new CEO of which company?
(a) Meta
(b) Microsoft
(c) Boeing
(d) Sony Pictures Entertainment
- SBI Card has launched a co-branded credit card with which airlines?
(a) Vistara
(b) Singapore Airlines
(c) Qatar Airways
(d) Indigo
- Who has been recently appointed as the new CMD of IL&FS Group?
(a) Ravi Ahuja
(b) Alok Sinha
(c) Nand Kishore
(d) Rajeev Prasad
- Which mission has been launched to promote cruise tourism in India?
(a) 'Cruise Bharat Mission'
(b) 'Kalash Mission'
(c) 'Cruise Jalavihar' Mission
(d) 'Cruz Sandhi' Mission
- Exercise 'KAZIND' recently started between India and which country?
(a) Russia
(b) Kazakhstan
(c) Israel
(d) Singapore
Answer:-
- (b) Jharkhand
On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. The total outlay of this scheme with central and state cooperation is Rs 79,156 crore. Central Government Rs. 56,333 crores and State Government Rs. 22,823 crores. will give a grant of Rs.
- (b) Dubai
World Green Economy Forum launched in Dubai. It is organised to bring together global leaders and experts to tackle serious environmental challenges. Its theme is "Empowering global action: unlocking opportunities and driving progress".
- (a) Divyanshi
India's Divyanshi performed brilliantly and won the gold medal in the ISSF Junior World Championship 25 meter pistol. Divyanshi won the gold medal by defeating Christina Magnani of Italy. He also won the team gold along with Tejaswini and Vibhuti Bhatia. In the men's category, Mukesh Nelavalli won two gold medals in 25 meter pistol and team event.
- (c) Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the construction of four compressed bio-gas plants in Assam as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 programme. This project includes Guwahati, Jorhat, Sivasagar and Tinsukia. The state government, in collaboration with Oil India Limited, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, plans to set up a total of 25 CBG plants by 2024-25.
- (a) Telangana
NITI Aayog in collaboration with WE Hub and Government of Telangana has launched its first state chapter of Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP). With over 30 thousand registered women entrepreneurs and associations, WEP comprises over 400 mentors from various industry sectors. Sita Palochola, CEO of WE Hub, has been appointed as the Mission Director of WEP Telangana Chapter.
- (d) Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment recently appointed veteran Indian American executive Ravi Ahuja as its next CEO. The group's current President and CEO, Tony Vinciquerra, will step down on January 2, 2025.
- (b) Singapore Airlines
SBI Card and Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched a co-branded credit card called KrisFlyer SBI Card in India. Under this, two cards have been issued, the first is KrisFlyer SBI Card and the second is KrisFlyer SBI Card Apex Card. The joining and annual fees for both the cards are ₹2,999 and ₹9,999 plus taxes respectively.
- (c) Nand Kishore
IL&FS Group has recently appointed Nand Kishore as the new CMD. Nand Kishore has assumed charge from October 1, 2024. His appointment comes after the end of the six-year term of former chairman CS Rajan.
- (a) 'Cruise India Mission'
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal launched the 'Cruise Bharat Mission' from Mumbai Port on October 1, 2024. The mission aims to enhance India's potential as a global hub for cruise tourism, with the aim of doubling cruises by the year 2029.
- (b) Kazakhstan
Exercise KAZIND is a joint military exercise held every year between India and Kazakhstan. The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND is being conducted from 30 September to 13 October 2024 at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand.
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