Today’s Current Affairs Question
Question : Why was Shafali Verma in the news recently?
Answer – In the Test match being played between India and Africa at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Shafali Verma has scored a double century in 194 balls, with which Shafali Verma has become the fastest batsman to score a double century in the history of women’s Test cricket.
Current affairs of Today’s: 29 June 2024
1. Where is Khalubar War Memorial?
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 bravery 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.
2. Where is the Asian King Vulture Conservation and Breeding Center established?
– Asian King Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre (Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre) has been set up in Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh. It is the first such centre in the world that focuses exclusively on the conservation and breeding of Asian King Vulture (Sarcophagus saprenus).
3. What is Pushpak?
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.
4. What is One Week One Theme Campaign?
The 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 started in 2023.
5. Recently, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has launched the initiative ‘Yashaswini’
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has launched the ‘Yashaswini’ initiative for women. The aim of this scheme is to properly register and organize small businesses of women. Apart from this, Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Ministry Jitan Ram Manjhi has started the MSME Team Scheme
MSME Team Scheme The Central Government has decided to bring five lakh Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on the Open MSME Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to empower them. This initiative has been named ‘MSME Team’.
Today Current Affairs MCQ 2024
1. Which Indian was recently awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2024?
(a) Nareo die
(b) Arundhati Roy
(c) Narendra Modi
(d) Amitabh kant
Answer :b) Arundhati Roy
On 27 June, the British Library awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2024 to Indian writer Arundhati Roy.
The PEN Pinter Prize is a literary award given to writers living in the United Kingdom, Ireland or Commonwealth Nations.
2. National Statistics Day is celebrated on?
(a) 30 June
(b) 29 June
(c) 28 June
(d) 10 June
Answer :(b) 29 June
Every year 29 June is celebrated as National Statistics Day in India. This day is celebrated in honor of P.C. Mahalanobis, a famous Indian scientist and statistician in the field of economic planning and statistical development.
3. High Speed Expandable Aerial Target (HEAT) ‘Abhyas’ successfully tested?
(a) NASA
(b) ISRO
(c) DRDO
(d) ICMR
Answer :(c) DRDO
DRDO successfully tested High Speed Expandable Aerial Target (HEAT) ‘Abhyas’ in Chandipur, Odisha. It is a type of drone aircraft. It is a high speed flying target on which the army does missile testing.
4. Recently (BCORE) has been established?
(a) Gandhinagar
(b) Bhopal
(c) Noida
(d) Goa
Answer :(a) Gandhinagar
Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education (BCOR) has been established in the National Defence University located in Gandhinagar district of Gujarat.
Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education (BCOR) has been recognized by the International Olympic Committee, it is the 74th such center in the world, which has been recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
5. Kapil Dev has been appointed as the President of Professional Golf Tour of India in place of ______?
(a) H. R. Srinivasan
(b) H. M Shree Ram
(c) Krishna Nayar
(d) Dr. ashutosh
Answer :(a) H. R. Srinivasan
Cricketer Kapil Dev has been appointed as the new President of Professional Golf Tour of India.