Today’s 05 September 2024 new Current Affairs Quiz /Questions Answer
Today’s daily Current Affairs : 5th September 2024
1: According to Fortune India – 2024 list, who is the richest woman and man in India?
India’s richest woman According to Fortune India’s report, Jindal Group owner Savitri Devi Jindal is the richest woman in India, and the man Mukesh Ambani is the richest person in India with a net worth of $125.15 billion and Gautam Adani is in second place – $123.9 billion
2: According to Fortune India, Savitri Devi Jindal is the richest woman in India, who is at the 4th place in this list.
Sachin Sargerao Khilari of Maharashtra, who defended his gold in the World Championship, has given India a medal in men’s shot put after 40 years. Before him, Joginder Singh Bedi had won silver in the L6 category of shot put in 1984.
Sachin won the silver medal with a throw of 16.32 meters in the T46 category of Paris Paralympics. He missed the gold by point 2 meters.
This time in the T63 category of high jump – Sharad Kumar broke the Paralympic record and won silver.
Mariyappan Thangavelu got bronze. This is the third consecutive time that India has achieved a double podium finish in a category of high jump. In the year 2016, when there was no T63 category, players used to participate in T42.
Along with Mariyappan’s gold, Varun Singh Bhati got bronze. In 2020, Mariyappan got silver and Sharad Kumar got bronze. got bronze.
In Paris Paralympics 2024: China is first in the medal tally with 120 medals, Britain is second with 67 medals and America is third with 57 medals.
3: Recently, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the eye drop ‘Pressvu’ which provides relief from ‘reading glasses’.
It will be available for Rs 350 from the first week of October. Such a medicine has been made for the first time in the country. The eye drop is especially beneficial for people suffering from mild to moderate presbyopia between the ages of 40 and 55. Clear vision begins within 15 minutes of applying the drops.
4: Recently ‘Aparajita’ bill has been passed in West Bengal?
After massive protests over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, the West Bengal Assembly passed the anti-rape ‘Aparajita’ bill in the state.
The state government has amended some provisions of the Indian Penal Code for this new bill.
Its purpose is to implement new provisions related to rape and sexual offences and strengthen the protection of women and children.
5: Gotmar fair is organized on the banks of which river in Madhya Pradesh?
Gotmar fair was organized in Padhurna, Madhya Pradesh State, on the banks of Jam river. Gotmar means throwing stones in Marathi language, hence this fair is also called Patthar Mar Mela. This fair is held on the banks of Jam river on Bhadrapaksha Amavasya, the second day of Pola festival.
6: Recently, the powers of the Lieutenant Governor of New Delhi have been increased.
President Droupadi Murmu has increased the powers of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi under the “Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991. The Lieutenant Governor (LG) will be able to form an authority, board, commission or statutory body in the capital, apart from this, he will also be able to appoint members in all these bodies.
7: The second edition of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen was organized in New Delhi
New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi has announced that the 2nd edition of the International Conferences on Green Hydrogen will be organized in New Delhi from 11 – 13 September. Various areas and uses of Green Hydrogen will be discussed during the conference.
8: D K Sunil appointed as the Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Recently, D K Sunil has been given the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
D K Sunil has been appointed in place of CB Ananthakrishnan, whose term ended on 31 August 2024.
9: World Deaf Shooting Championship: Which Indian player has won a medal in 25 meter pistol?
Pranjali Dhumal of India won the bronze medal in 25 meter pistol in the World Deaf Shooting Championship. Pranjali scored 571 in the qualifying round of the championship held in Hanover, Germany. This is a world record and championship record for the deaf category. Another shooter Anuya Prasad finished fifth. India has so far won three gold, 6 silver, 4 bronze in the tournament.
10: Recently, how much percent has the business value of IPL fallen in 2024?
The business value of IPL has fallen by 10.6% in the year 2024. This is the first time since the tournament started in the year 2008 that such a big decline has been seen in the valuation of the tournament.
11: What is Agrisure Fund?
Recently, Agrisure Fund has been launched by the Government of India. Agrisure Fund has been created to support agriculture-related startups in India. The rural start-up ecosystem will be strengthened with the help of this fund.
12: When is World Coconut Day celebrated?
World Coconut Day is celebrated every year on 2 September. The theme of World Coconut Day 2024 is ‘Coconut for a Circular Economy: Building Partnerships for Maximum Value’. This day was started in 2009 to commemorate the establishment of the International Coconut Community. This community was established on 2 September 1969.
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