Today’s 26 June 2024 Current Affairs Question and Most informational questions MCQs
Q. Where is the Khalubar War Memorial?
Answer – It is located in Ladakh. As a tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War, the Indian Army has started the Khalubar War Memorial for tourists. Let us tell you that it is also known as ‘Captain Vikram Batra Memorial’. This memorial commemorates the valor and sacrifice of Captain Vikram Batra and other soldiers of the Indian Army who were martyred on the Khalubar Ridge during the Kargil War of 1999.
Q. Where is the Asian King Vulture Conservation and Breeding Center established?
Answer – The Asian King Vulture Conservation and Breeding Center (Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Center) has been established in Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh. It is the first such center in the world that focuses exclusively on the conservation and breeding of Asian King Vulture (Sarcophagus saprenus).
Q. What is Pushpak?
Answer – Pushpak, also known as LEX-02, is India’s first indigenous reusable launch vehicle (RLV) developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It has been successfully tested recently. This rocket is capable of landing in a vertical position, making it more efficient than other RLVs. ISRO aims to start carrying small satellites into orbit using Pushpak by the year 2030.
Q. What is One Week One Theme Campaign?
Answer – One Week One Theme Campaign has been launched by the Union Department of Science and Technology to showcase new work done in various fields of science and technology. Let us tell you that it has been developed on the lines of One Theme One Lab launched in 2023.
26 June Current Affairs MCQ 2024
1. The tenure of Tapan Kumar Deka, the chief of India’s intelligence agency Intelligence Bureau, has been extended by _____ years?
(a) 1 Years
(b) 2 Years
(c) 3 Years
(d) 5 Years
Answer :(a) 1 Years
He is a 1988 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, he was appointed as the head of IB in 2023. Apart from this, Bharat Lal, Secretary General of National Human Rights Commission has also been given a one-year extension.
2. Recently _____ meeting of GST Council was held?
(a) 35th
(b) 40th
(c) 25th
(d) None
Answer :(a) 35th
Recently the 53rd meeting of the GST Council was held in New Delhi
3. 64th International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council meeting will be hosted by?
(a) India
(b) Nepal
(c) USA
(d) none
Answer :(a) India
ISO is an inter-governmental organization that promotes international cooperation in the sugar sector. Recently India will host the 64th International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council meeting from 25-28 June 2024. The 64th International Sugar Organizatio (ISO) Council meeting will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi
4. 43rd World Medical and Health Games were held by?
(a) India
(b) France
(c) Canada
(d) None
Answer :(b) France
The 43rd World Medical and Health Games were held in Saint-Tropez, France
India won a total of 19 gold medals in the 43rd World Medical and Health Games
5. Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) has been signed between which countries recently?
(a) India – Russia
(b) India – France
(c) Indonesia – Russia
(d) France – India
Answer :(a) India – Russia
Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) has been approved between India and Russia. This agreement will enable the armies of India and Russia to receive logistics and support facilities at each other’s military bases and ports.
6. Who has been appointed the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha recently?
(a) Suresh Yadav
(b) J. P. Nadda
(c) Arvind Panagariya
(d) None
Answer :(b) J. P. Nadda
J. P. Nadda has replaced Union Minister Piyush Goyal as the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha. BJP President and Union Minister J. P. Nadda has been appointed the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha.
7. How many gold medals did Indians win in the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championship?
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 1
Answer :(b) 4
Recently Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championship was organized in Jordan. India won a total of 11 medals including four gold, two silver and five bronze medals in the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championship.
8. UNCTAD is a permanent organization of the United Nations which is in the news recently. When was it established?
(a) 1990
(b) 1980
(c) 1964
(d) None
Answer :(c) 1964
According to the report of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India is ranked 15th in terms of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the year 2023.
9. In which state is the pilot project scheme of underground coal gasification being launched?
(a) Jharkhand
(b) Kerala
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Laddhk
Answer: (a) Jharkhand
India’s first pilot project for underground coal gasification has been started in Jharkhand state