Today, on 19 April, India’s first satellite was launched. The country’s space journey started on this day in 1975. India launched its first satellite Aryabhata.
Latest Current Affairs on today’s –
Black Hole Gaia-BH3 Recently, the Gaia Space Observatory of the European Space Agency (ESA) has discovered a giant stellar black hole. It is 2,000 light years away from Earth and the mass of this black hole is 33 times more than that of the Sun.
19 April Current affairs 2024
1. When is World Liver Day celebrated
(a) 18 April
(b) 19 April
(c) 20 April
(d)none
Answer :(a) 18 April
World Liver Day is celebrated every year on 19 April
Theme of 2024 – “Be Vigilant, Get Regular Liver Check-Up, and Prevent Fatty Liver Diseases
World Liver Day was started in 2010
Objective – To make people aware about liver disease
2. State-of-the-Art Submersible Platform (SPACE) was inaugurated by DRDO in?
(a) Kerala
(b) Bengaluru
(c) Ahmedabad
(d) none
Answer :(a) Kerala
State-of-the-Art Submersible Platform (SPACE) was inaugurated by DRDO in Kulamavu, Kerala. This platform will help in developing innovative technology for the Navy
3. Recently India India’s first ‘hybrid pitch’ will be built in?
(a)Himachal
(b)Manipur
(c)Meghalaya
(d)none
Answer :(a)Himachal
India’s first ‘hybrid pitch’ will be built in Dharamshala Cricket Ground, Dharamshala Cricket Ground is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh
4. Where did ________________ organize the first international workshop on “Emerging Technologies and Challenges for Exoskeleton” in Bengaluru?
(a) NASA
(b) DRDO
(c) Jexa
(d) none
Answer :(b) DRDO
The first international workshop on ‘Emerging Technologies & Challenges for Exoskeleton’ was organized in Bengaluru between April 16-17, 2024
5. Who is the author of ‘Just a Mercenary: Notes from My Life and Career’?
(a)Menika
(b)Subbarao
(c)Kubba
(d)none
Answer :(b)Subbarao
Former Reserve Bank of India Governor D Subbarao has written the book ‘Just a Mercenary: Notes from My Life and Career’. In this, he has shared the memoirs of his life and career. Subbarao was the 22nd Governor of the Reserve Bank.
6. Which person of Indian origin is included in TIME’s ‘100 most influential people of 2024?
(a)10
(b)07
(c)08
(d)09
Answer :(b)08
Recently, TIME’s magazine released TIME’s ‘100 most influential people of 2024’ in which some bhart ke log bhi rahe ho hai –
Dev Patel – actor
Ajay Banga – world bank chairmen
Satya Nadella – Microsoft CEO
Jigar Shah
Asma Khan
Priyamvada Natarajan
Most latest Current Affairs Questions 2024
Q1. Why is Siver Brunt in the news?
England women’s cricketer Siver Bunt has made it to Wisden’s Cricketers Almanac 2024 along with Australia’s Pat Cummins. Bunt is an all-rounder and is the first England cricketer to take a hat-trick in a women’s Twenty20 international match.
Q2. Where is the Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation System installed?
In India, a test site called Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation has been established in Idukki, Kerala for evaluation and testing of sonar systems. In sonar technology, sound propagation is assessed on the basis of sound.
Q3. Where is Longte Festival celebrated?
Longte Festival, also known as Nyishi Festival, is a major festival celebrated by the Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. On this occasion, harvest and the beginning of the new year are celebrated. Nyishi practice Jhum farming and grow rice, millet, maize, yam and various vegetables.
Q4. What is Dustlik?
The annual joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan has been named Dustlik. This time the military exercise is being held in Termez, Uzbekistan. This exercise was started in 2019.
Q5. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of the IMF?
Kristalina Georgieva has been reappointed as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. The Managing Director is appointed by the Executive Board of the IMF. The International Monetary Fund is the financial agency of the United Nations.
Q6. What is Poss-Brooks?
Posse-Brooks is a comet that will pass closest to the Sun on April 21. It comes in this position every 71 years. Comets are icy bodies that move in space, some of which also revolve around our Sun. Halley’s Comet is also a comet that appears every 76 years, next time it will appear in 2062.
Q7. Why is Mykolas Alekna in the news?
Mykolas Alekna has set a new world record in the men’s category in track and field by throwing the discus 74.35 meters at the Oklahoma Throws Series in Ramona. He broke the record of German thrower Jurgen Schult set in 1986.
Q8. Derek Underwood was related to which field?
Derek Underwood Derwood, who passed away recently, was a distinguished cricketer of England. In his 16-year career he took 297 wickets in 86 Tests, which is still the highest for any England spinner. In first-class cricket he represented Kent throughout his career and took 2465 wickets.