Today (11 March) Launching of the first indigenous ship 1948 The country’s first indigenous ship ‘Jal Usha’ was launched on this day. It was built by Hindustan Shipyard
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11 March Daily Current Affairs Questions 2024
Q.1 Who inaugurated the new terminal building of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Gwalior Airport?
(a) Prime Minister Modi
(b) Energy Minister
(c) Road Transport Minister
(d) None of these
Answer :(a) Prime Minister Modi
The new terminal building of Rajmata Vijay Sindhiya Gwalior Airport has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Holi on March 10.
Construction of a new terminal building of Gwalior reflecting history and cultural heritage equipped with modern facilities. Expansion of air facility to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ayodhya and Indore, new terminal will open new doors of development.
Q.2 Where will exercise ‘Bharat-Shakti’ be conducted?
(a)Rajasthan
(b)Udisha
(c) Meghalaya
(d)none of these
Answer :(a)Rajasthan
The Bharat-Shakti exercise will be conducted on March 12 at Asia’s largest ‘Pokaran Field Firing Range’ located in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. Only indigenously developed weapon platforms and systems will be included in this exercise.
Q.3 Where was the Indus-X conference held?
(a)New Delhi
(b)Hyderabad
(c) Meghalaya
(d)none of these
Answer :(a)New Delhi
The Indus-X conference was held on February 20 and 21, 2024 in New Delhi. This conference represents an important moment to advance defense innovation – and collaboration – between India and the United States. It encourages inter-national science and technology networks
Q.4 National Initiator Award is related to?
(a) Storytelling, social change, environmental sustainability and education
(b) Painting
(c)Singing
(d)None of these
Answer :(a)Storytelling, social change, environmental sustainability and education
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the first-ever National Initiator Awards at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on March 8. The National Sarjak Awards is an effort to promote excellence in storytelling, social change, environmental sustainability and education, among other areas. It encourages creativity for positive change
Q.5 Who was recently honored with ‘India-UK Achievers’?
(a)Zoya Akhtar
(b)Chef Asma Khan
(c) A and B
(d) none of these
Answer :c) A and B
Famous filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and British Indian chef Asma Khan were honored at the annual ‘India-UK Achievers’ Awards in London. The award recognizes the achievements of Indian students and alumni who have undertaken international programmes. Akhtar was presented with the ‘Living Legend’ award.
Q.6 Which Foundation Day will the National Archives celebrate on 11th March?
(a)234th
(b)134th
(c)194th
(d)190th
Answer :(b) 134th
The 134th Foundation Day of the National Archives of India will be celebrated on March 11. In which year 1891 was the National Archives of India established?
The National Archives of India was established on 11 March 1891. On the occasion of Foundation Day, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will inaugurate the digital exhibition “Subhash Abhinandan” at the National Archives of India.
Q.7 Panama recently became _______ member of the International Solar Alliance?
(a)27th
(b)97th
(c)87th
(d)100th
Answer :(b) 97th
The Central American country Panama has officially joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Panama is the 97th member country of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Hungary was the 96th member and Chile was the 95th member country.
Q.8 In which state has the ‘Statue of Valour’ been unveiled recently?
(a)Assam
(b)Maharashtra
(c)Uttar Pradesh
(d)none of these
Answer :(a)Assam
Narendra Modi unveiled the ‘Statue of Valor’ in the state of Assam, ‘Statue of Valor’ is dedicated to warrior Lachit Borphukan ‘Statue of Valor’ has been designed by sculptor Ram V Sutar.
During this, the Prime Minister unveiled the ‘Statue of Valour’ dedicated to Assam warrior Lachit Borphukan.
The height of ‘Statue of Valor’ is 125 feet (main statue 84 feet and base 41 feet) Lachit Borphukan is called ‘Shivaji of North-East’
Q.9 Herath Festival is related to which state?
(a) Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Himachal
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Manipur
Answer :(a) Jammu and Kashmir
Herath meaning – ‘Night of Har (Shiva)’, commonly known as Maha Shivratri, is celebrated on Mahashivratri by Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir. 3 Day Festivals Major Festivals Celebrated
It is celebrated in the Krishna Paksha of the month of Phalgun.
This festival marks the wedding anniversary of Lord Shiva and Goddess Uma (Parvati). Vatak Nath and Lord Shiva are worshiped in this festival.
Q.10 Which academy will organize the world’s largest literary festival ‘Sahityotsav’?
(a)National Sahitya Academy
(b) National Sports Academy
(c) national artist sangeet academies
(d) None of these
Answer :(a) National Sahitya Academy
The world’s largest literary festival – “Sahityotsav” will be organized by the National Sahitya Academy in New Delhi from 11 to 16 March.
It is a central institute which works in the field of literary dialogue, publication and promotion of literature in the country.
Sahitya Academy’s literary festival was inaugurated by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The world’s largest literary festival being organized by the Sahitya Akademi was formally inaugurated today by Union Minister of State for Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal.
Q.11 Where was Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain Campaign 2024 launched?
(a) Bhopal
(b) Indoor
(c) New Delhi
(d) Mumbai
Answer :(c) New Delhi
Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain Campaign 2024 has been launched by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi on 9 March 2024
Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat 9
Nationwide ‘Jal Shakti’ from New Delhi on March, 2024
Campaign: ‘Catch the Rain-2024’ campaign launched.
Q.12 Which ministry is organizing Nutrition Fortnight from March 09 to March 23?
(a) Ministry of Tourism
(b) By the Ministry of Education
(c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(d) NITI Aayog
Answer :c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is organizing Nutrition Fortnight from March 09 to March 23. Launched on 8 March 2018 as part of POSHAN Abhiyaan Objective: To raise awareness about the importance of nutrition through mass movement and public participation.
National Nutrition Month – The month of September is celebrated as National Nutrition Month across the country.
