Daily Current Affairs Quiz & Practice MCQs
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On which date is 'National Cancer Awareness Day' observed annually?
National Cancer Awareness Day is observed every year on 7 November. Commemorates Madame Marie Curie birth anniversary (7 Nov 1867) promoting early detection and oncology care under NP-NCD.
Who among the following was the pioneer of India's Green Revolution conferred with the Bharat Ratna in 2024?
Eminent geneticist and agricultural scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, widely hailed as the Father of India's Green Revolution, was posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna.
Who was appointed as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy?
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi assumed office as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, succeeding Admiral R. Hari Kumar.
Where is the permanent headquarters of the New Development Bank (NDB) established by BRICS nations located?
The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, has its permanent headquarters in Shanghai, China.
Which organization publishes the annual 'Global Innovation Index' (GII) ranking global economies?
The Global Innovation Index (GII) is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in partnership with the Portulans Institute.
What is the primary target for reducing logistics cost in India as a percentage of GDP under the National Logistics Policy?
The National Logistics Policy aims to reduce the logistics cost in India from the existing 13-14% of GDP to single digits (around 8-9%) to match global standards, boosting export competitiveness.
What is the total number of residential households targeted for rooftop solarisation under 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana'?
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana targets the solarisation of 1 crore (10 million) residential households across India, providing capital subsidies and up to 300 units of free solar power per month.
Which of the following is NOT a constituent component of India's official Foreign Exchange Reserves managed by the RBI?
India's foreign exchange reserves consist of Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs), Gold reserves, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) with the IMF, and Reserve Tranche Position (RTP) in the IMF. Domestic treasury bills are not part of forex reserves.
At what distance from Earth is India's solar observatory 'Aditya-L1' stationed around the Lagrange Point 1 (L1)?
Aditya-L1 is stationed in a halo orbit around Lagrange Point 1 (L1), which is situated approximately 1.5 million kilometres from Earth towards the Sun (about 1% of the Earth-Sun distance).
What is the operational strike range of the canisterised ballistic missile 'Agni-Prime' developed by DRDO?
Agni-Prime is a two-stage canisterised solid-propellant ballistic missile with an operational range between 1,000 km and 2,000 km, designed to replace older generation Prithvi and Agni-I systems.