Current Affairs Today - Latest Current Affairs Questions 2024
Which senior IAS officer has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA) by the Central Government?
(A) Arvind Chordia
(B) Naveen Verma
(C) Yogendra Gupta
(D) Pradeep Singh Kharola
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pradeep Singh Kharola was on Saturday appointed as the new chief of NTA. He has been given additional charge of the post of NTA Director General.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has become the first airport in the country to launch what at Terminal-3?
(A) Slow Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme
(B) Medium Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme
(C) Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme' (FTI-TTP)
(D) Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday became the first airport in the country to launch the government's pioneering Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) for Indian passport holders. Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled these dedicated counters at Terminal 3 of the Delhi airport.
India defeated whom by 50 runs in the second match of the Super-8 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
(A) Afghanistan
(B) Bangladesh
(C) Pakistan
(D) India
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Indian men's cricket team defeated Bangladesh by 50 runs in their second match of the Super-8 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The India vs Bangladesh match was played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday.
On which date is 'International Olympic Day' celebrated every year all over the world?
(A) 23 June
(B) 25 June
(C) 26 June
(D) 27 June
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
23 June is celebrated as Olympic Day all over the world. Olympic Day is a global celebration of sports and being active.
In which state will the world's first conservation centre for red-headed vultures be established?
(A) Bihar
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Assam
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The world's first conservation and breeding center for red-headed vultures will be established in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. These vultures are also known as Asian king vultures. This species is listed in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature since 2007. The name of this center will be Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Center.
Who has been appointed as the new Secretary of TRAI recently?
(A) Ramesh Sinha
(B) Ajay Singh Anand
(C) Atul Kumar Chaudhary
(D) Rajiv Kumar
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The central government has recently appointed Atul Kumar Chaudhary as the new secretary of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), a post that was vacant since the retirement of V Raghunandan on May 31. Chaudhary is a 1989 batch Indian Telecom Service officer and is currently working as Deputy Director General (DDG) in the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
In which country has India announced to opening a new consulate?
(A) Sri Lanka
(B) China
(C) Bangladesh
(D) Japan
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
India recently announced that it will open a new consulate in Rangpur, Bangladesh to facilitate services for the people in the north-west region of the country. Bangladesh is an important partner for the Neighborhood First Policy, Act East Policy, Vision Sagar and Indo-Pacific Vision. Let us tell you that Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina recently came to India on a two-day state visit.
India has recently announced the launch of an e-medical visa facility for citizens of which country?
(A) Nepal
(B) Sri Lanka
(C) Bhutan
(D) Bangladesh
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced after a meeting with a Bangladesh delegation that India will launch e-medical visa facility for Bangladeshi citizens coming to India for medical treatment. After meeting at Hyderabad House, the Prime Ministers of both the countries addressed the media.
Who will be the next Deputy Chief of the Indian Army?
(A) NS Raja Subramani
(B) Upendra Dwivedi
(C) B.S. Raju
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani will be the next vice chief of the army and the government has approved his appointment to the post. He is currently heading the army's central command and will replace Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi. He will take charge in the first week of July.
Who took oath as the Protem Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha?
(A) Giriraj Singh
(B) Bhartrihari Mahtab
(C) Rajnath Singh
(D) Bhupendra Yadav
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha has started today. The newly elected members of the lower house including Narendra Modi took oath. President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath to BJP leader Bhartrihari Mahtab as the Protem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Let us tell you that the Speaker of the Lok Sabha will be elected on June 26. After this, President Murmu will address the joint meeting of both the houses on the next day, June 27. This special session of Parliament will end on July 3.