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08 April 2024
Daily Current Affairs

Q1) On which date ‘World Health Day 2024’ is celebrated ?
(a) 05 April
(b) 04 April
(c) 07 April
(d) 02 April
Important Point
Ans – (c) 07 April
 World Health Day is observed annually on 7 April to raise

awareness about global health issues and promote healthy living.
 This day is celebrated as the anniversary of the establishment of

the World Health Organization (WHO).
 The theme of this year 2024 is ‘My Health, My Rights’.

Important Point
World Health Organization (WHO)

 Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
 Founded: 7 April 1948
 Parent organization: United Nations
 Director-General : Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Q2) Recently who won the Women’s singles title ‘Kazakhstan

International Challenge tournament’ 2024, held in Uralsk, Kazakhstan ?
(a) Anupama Upadhyaya
(b) Sridevi
(c) Kirti Shikha
(d) Divya Agnihotri

Important Point
Ans – (a) Anupama Upadhyaya
 The Kazakhstan International Challenge Tournament was organised by the

Kazakhstan National Badminton Federation in Uralsk, Kazakhstan, from 2-6
April 2024.
 Men’s singles title ‘Kazakhstan

International Challenge tournament’
2024 – M.Tharun
Q3) Recently who inaugurated the Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre
at the ICGS Mandapam near Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, on 6 April
2024 ?
(a) Mohan Yadav
(b) Rakesh Pal
(c) Narendra Modi
(d) Droupadi Murmu

Important Point
Ans – (b) Rakesh Pal
 Director General of the Indian Coast Guard Rakesh Pal,

inaugurated the Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre.
Indian Coast Guard

 Motto of the Indian Coast Guard : "Vayam Rakshamah"
 Indian Coast Guard Foundation Day : 1 February
 Headquarters - New Delhi
 Formation - 1 February 1977
Q4) By what year does India aim to end urea imports according to
Mansukh Mandaviya's plan?
a) 2022
b) 2025
c) 2030
d) 2040
Important Point
India plans to cease urea imports by 2025 as part of
a strategy to boost domestic production and
promote alternative fertilizers.
This initiative aims to reduce the nation's reliance

on imported urea, currently fulfilling about 30% of
its annual demand.
Q5) Who has been appointed as the Chairman of National

Cooperative Dairy Federation of India Ltd. (NCDFI)?
(a) Rajendra Prasad Goyal
(b) Manish Prasad
(c) Pramod Sharma
(d) Meenesh Shah

(d)
Meenesh Shah elected as Chairman of NCDFI
NCDFI is a national-level apex dairy cooperative registered on

December 7, 1970 and is governed under the provisions of the
Multi State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023.
Q6) Which District of Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the highest

number of products with GI tags from a single geographical
location ?
(a) Varanasi
(b) Saharanpur
(c) Shamli
(d) Agra
Important Point
Ans – (a) Varanasi
 The number of geographical indications (GI) registered products in

India has crossed 600, with Uttar Pradesh leading the list with 69
products.
 Varanasi has 30 certified products like Banaras Thandai, Banaras

Shehnai, Banaras Tabla, Banaras Lal Peda, Banaras Mural Painting etc.
Q7) Recently which country choose to abstain from voting on a

resolution passed by the Human Rights Council for an immediate
ceasefire in Gaza ?
(a) India
(b) Argentina
(c) Bulgaria
(d) Germany
Important Point
Ans – (a) India
 On April 5, India chose to abstain from voting on a resolution passed by

the Human Rights Council.
 The resolution called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urged states
to implement an arms embargo.
 India, along with France and Japan, abstained from voting on this
resolution.
 The resolution was adopted by the 47-member Human Rights Council.

Q8) Sannati Bhddhist site, recently seen in news, is located in

which state ?
(a) Odisha
(b) Bihar
(c) Kerala
(d) Karnataka
Important Point
Ans – (d) Karnataka
 It is the ancient Buddhist site on the bank of Bhima river near

Kanaganahalli (forming part of Sannati site) in Kalaburagi district,
Karnataka.
 It is also popular among tourists for the Chandrala Parameshwari
Temple.
Q9) Which company has won two prestigious awards at the 15th CIDC
Vishwakarma Awards 2024, instituted by the Construction Industry
Development Council?
(a) ReNew Power
(b) TP renewable Microgrid
(c) JSW Energy
(d) SJVN Limited

SJVN Limited has won two prestigious awards at the 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 2024,
instituted by the Construction Industry Development Council.
SJVN has been conferred with ‘Achievement Award for Creating Social Development & Impact’
and ‘CIDC Partners in Progress Trophy’.
SJVN Limited is a Schedule-‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-I under the control of the Ministry of
Power. It is a public sector undertaking.
Hydropower generation and transmission.
Established – 24 May 1988

Q10) Recently in which state the 5200 year old Harappan

settlement is discovered ?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Haryana
(c) Gujarat
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Important Point
Ans – (c) Gujarat
 In a collaborative project involving researchers from Kerala University and

various other institutions, a significant archaeological excavation has
revealed a 5,200-year-old Harappan settlement at Padta Bet, near Khatiya
village in Kachchh district, Gujarat.
Important Point
Gujarat
 Capital : Gandhinagar
 Chief minister : Bhupendrabhai Patel
 Governor : Acharya Devvrat
Q11) On which date ‘National Library Day’ 2024 is celebrated ?
(a) 05 April
(b) 04 April
(c) 07 April
(d) 06 April
Important Point
Ans – (d) 06 April
 National Library Day is celebrated every year on April 6th.
 On this day, people come together to celebrate the important role that
libraries and librarians play in our society.
12) When is National Handmade Day celebrated annually?
A) First Saturday of May
B) Last Saturday of March
C) First Saturday of April
D) Last Saturday of April

6 April 2024 – National Handmade Day
National Handmade Day is celebrated

every year on the first Saturday in April.
This year falls on April 6.
Theme 2024 – Buy a Handmade Product


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Current Affairs Updated Contact : 9098676936 Dewashish Sir Official

Daily Current Affairs

Q1) On which date ‘World Health Day 2024’ is celebrated ?

 World Health Day is observed annually on 7 April to raise

 This day is celebrated as the anniversary of the establishment of

 The theme of this year 2024 is ‘My Health, My Rights’.

World Health Organization (WHO)

Q2) Recently who won the Women’s singles title ‘Kazakhstan

(a) Anupama Upadhyaya

(c) Kirti Shikha

(d) Divya Agnihotri

 The Kazakhstan International Challenge Tournament was organised by the

 Men’s singles title ‘Kazakhstan

(a) Mohan Yadav

(b) Rakesh Pal

(c) Narendra Modi

(d) Droupadi Murmu

 Director General of the Indian Coast Guard Rakesh Pal,

Indian Coast Guard

This initiative aims to reduce the nation's reliance

Q5) Who has been appointed as the Chairman of National

(a) Rajendra Prasad Goyal

(b) Manish Prasad

(c) Pramod Sharma

(d) Meenesh Shah

Meenesh Shah elected as Chairman of NCDFI

NCDFI is a national-level apex dairy cooperative registered on

Q6) Which District of Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the highest

 The number of geographical indications (GI) registered products in

 Varanasi has 30 certified products like Banaras Thandai, Banaras

Q7) Recently which country choose to abstain from voting on a

 On April 5, India chose to abstain from voting on a resolution passed by

 The resolution was adopted by the 47-member Human Rights Council.

Q8) Sannati Bhddhist site, recently seen in news, is located in

 It is the ancient Buddhist site on the bank of Bhima river near

(a) ReNew Power

(b) TP renewable Microgrid

(c) JSW Energy

(d) SJVN Limited

Hydropower generation and transmission.

Established – 24 May 1988

Q10) Recently in which state the 5200 year old Harappan

(d) Uttar Pradesh

 In a collaborative project involving researchers from Kerala University and

Q11) On which date ‘National Library Day’ 2024 is celebrated ?

 National Library Day is celebrated every year on April 6th.

12) When is National Handmade Day celebrated annually?

A) First Saturday of May

B) Last Saturday of March

C) First Saturday of April

D) Last Saturday of April

6 April 2024 – National Handmade Day

National Handmade Day is celebrated

Theme 2024 – Buy a Handmade Product

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