1. What is the theme of ‘World Health Day 2024’?
[A] Building a fairer, healthier world
[B] My Health, My Right
[C] Our planet, our health
[D] Support nurses and midwives
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Correct Answer: B [My Health, My Right]
Notes:
World Health Day, observed annually on April 7, commemorates the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) and raises awareness on global health issues. It emphasizes the importance of healthy living and fosters global cooperation in healthcare. In 2024, the theme ‘My Health, My Rights’ underscores individual rights to healthcare. This day serves as a vital platform for promoting health awareness and inspiring people worldwide to prioritize their well-being.
2. Who has become the first Indian to be appointed a jury member at the 33rd Summer Olympics 2024 to be held in Paris?
[A] Bilquis Mir
[B] Madhumita Bisht
[C] Rajyalaksmi Singh
[D] Sania Mirza
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Correct Answer: A [Bilquis Mir]
Notes:
Bilquis Mir, a water sports promoter and athlete from Jammu and Kashmir, is making history as India’s first female jury member at the Summer Olympics in Paris. Appointed by the Indian Olympic Association, she is set to officiate at the games from July 26 to August 11. Having started her journey as a canoeist in 1998, Bilquis sees her appointment as a dream come true, representing both athletes and sports promoters on the global stage.
3. Phanigiri Buddhist site, recently seen in news, is located in which state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Telangana]
Notes:
The Department of Archaeology and Museums discovered a coin hoard at Phanigiri site in Suryapet district, Telangana, from the Ikshvaku period. Phanigiri, meaning “hillock of snake hood,” is a Buddhist site approximately 110 km from Hyderabad. Excavations revealed a Mahastupa, Chaitya Grihas, viharas, and a life-size Stucco of Bodhisattva. Brahmi label inscriptions from Satavahana and Ikshvaku times (~2nd – 3rd Century A.D.) were also found, along with a thorana’s panel indicating co-existence of Mahayana and Hinayana sects.
4. Recently, Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre has been inaugurated at which place?
[A] Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
[B] Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
[C] Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu
[D] Kakinada, Andhra Prdesh
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Correct Answer: C [Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Director General Rakesh Pal of the Indian Coast Guard opened the Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre in ICGS Mandapam near Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, on April 6, 2024. During his 4-day tour across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry, he assessed operational readiness and infrastructure development. Interacting with officers, he emphasized a collective vision for safe seas. Established in 1977 under the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Coast Guard aimed to combat smuggling and protect marine resources, formally inaugurated in 1978 by Prime Minister Morarji Desai.
5. Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX), recently seen in news, is a joint mission between which two space agencies?
[A] ISRO & JAXA
[B] NASA & ISRO
[C] CNSA & ROCOSMOS
[D] ESA & NASA
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Correct Answer: A [ISRO & JAXA]
Notes:
The Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) is a joint mission between the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to explore the moon’s South Pole region. JAXA will provide the launch vehicle and rover, while ISRO will contribute the lander. Equipped with tools to measure water content in lunar sand and conduct drilling and sampling, the rover promises vital insights into the Moon’s Polar Regions.
