08 May 2024 Today’s Current Affairs Question
1. What was the theme of World Red Cross Day 2024?
(a)I give with joy, and the joy I give is a reward.
(b)be happy be blessed
(c)There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.”
(d) None
Answer : A
World Red Cross Day is celebrated every year on 8 May.
This day is celebrated in honor of Henry Dunant, who founded the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRI) in Geneva, Switzerland in 1863. This day was first celebrated in 1948.
2. Won the 36th Spanish La Liga title?
(a) Cadiz
(b) Real Madrid
(c) both
(d) None
Answer : (b) Real Madrid
Spanish football club Real Madrid won the Spanish La Liga 2023-24 season title by defeating Cadiz 3-0. Real Madrid has won this 36th Spanish La Liga title.
La Liga what why?
It is one of the most popular professional club-based football tournaments in the world. It is the top domestic men’s professional football tournament in Spain.
3. Recently which foundation day of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was celebrated on 7 May 2024?
(a)65th
(b)55th
(c)25th
(d)59th
Answer :(a)65th
Recently on 7 May, 65 years foundation day of Border Roads Organisation was celebrated
Border Roads Organisation-BRO It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence. Establishment – 7 May 1960, Director General – Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan (28th)
4. What is the Kalapani dispute between which countries?
(a)India and Nepal
(b)India and Pakistan
(c)India and China
(d) None of these
Answer :(a)India and Nepal
Recently, Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has decided to publish a new map of Nepal. In this, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani are shown as part of Nepal. Also, preparations are being made to print this map on the Nepali note of Rs 100.
5. Shabana Azmi, who was in news recently, is related to which field?
(a) Film industry
(b) Painting
(c) writer
(d) None
Answer : (a) Film industry
Shabana Azmi Indian will be honored with Freedom of City of London Award in 26th UK Asian Film Festival 26th UK Asian Film Festival will be organized in London from 2 – 12 May
This award will be given by City of London Corporation
6. Which country is affected by the new variant FLIRT of COVID-19?
(a) America
(b) India
(c) Chain
(d) Japan
Answer : (a) America
New variant FLIRT of COVID-19: Spreading in America Full form of FLIRT – (Flu-Like Respiratory Tract)
“FLIRT” is Omicron’s JN. Belongs to 1 family, it is a variant of Omicron
7. India Ratings and Research has increased the GDP growth rate forecast from 6.5% to _______?
(a) 7.1%
(b) 7.5%
(c) 5.5%
(d) None
Answer :(a) 7.1%
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has increased India’s GDP growth rate forecast for the financial year 2024-25 to 7.1%. Earlier, India Ratings and Research had said that India’s GDP growth rate for the financial year 2024-25 would be 6.5%.