Daily Current Affairs Quiz 10th March 2024

In march 2024 the Jammu and kashmir police launched Operation Kamdhenu to curb cattle smuggling the goal of the operation is to catch the masterminds of cattle smuggling and to monitor their activities

” Notes: The Reserve Bank of india (rbi) and bank indonesia (bi) signed a mou in mumbai, promoting cross-border transactions using the indian rupee (inr) and indonesian rupiah (idr). rbi governor shaktikanta das and bi governor perry warjiyo established a framework to boost the utilization of local currencies, aiming to enhance trade, deepen financial integration, and strengthen economic ties between india and indonesia.”

” Notes:the union minister for agriculture & farmers’ welfare and union minister for rural development launched the school soil health programme in new delhi. the collaborative effort between the department of agriculture and farmers welfare and the department of school education and literacy initiated a pilot project in 20 rural kendriya and navodaya vidyalaya schools. it involved setting up soil labs, developing study modules, and providing training to students and teachers. the program, now expanded to 1000 schools, encourages students to collect soil samples, test them in school labs, and educate farmers based on generated soil health cards.”

” Notes:sweden became the 32nd member of the north atlantic treaty organization (nato) 2024 after completing its accession process in washington. sweden’s application to join nato came two years after russia’s full-scale invasion of ukraine raised security concerns. nato secretary-general jens stoltenberg said that sweden’s accession makes nato stronger, sweden safer, and the whole alliance more secure.”

” Notes: The US coast guard bertholf ship arrived in port blair for the ‘sea defenders-2024’ joint exercise with the indian coast guard. set off the coast of andaman and nicobar islands, the two-day event focuses on maritime piracy, simulated drone attacks, search and rescue operations, firefighting, pollution response, and counter-drug exercises. emphasizing international cooperation, the exercise underscores the partnership between the indian and us coast guards, showcasing readiness for emergencies like medical evacuations.”

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Notes: The world bank defines upper-middle-income countries as those with a per-capita income between 4000 and 12000 this classification serves as a benchmark for assessing the economic status of

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Notes: Poshan pakhwkopfaa a national 15-day celebration aimed at spreading awareness about nutrition and diet practices and women’s health is organized by the ministry of women and child development

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Notes: In 2023, the unemployment rate in rural areas of India dropped to 2.4%, showcasing an improvement from previous years. This indicates positive developments in rural employment opportunities and economic growth in rural regions.

Correct Answer .(c)

Notes: Subhash abhinandan is a digital exhibition organized by the ministry of culture and aims to commemorate the 134th foundation day of the National Archives of india

Correct Answer (b)

Notes: Sea defenders-2024 is scheduled to take place in port blair which is the capital of the andaman and nicobar islands strategically located in the eastern part of the indian ocean

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Notes: Aim has established 10,000 atal tinkering labs (atls) across 722 districts in india. these labs aim to foster curiosity, creativity, and imagination among students and to inculcate skills such as design mindset and computational thinking.

Correct Answer (c)

Notes: The collaboration between npci and fonepay has been significant for the facilitation of these financial transactions

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Notes: No smoking day 2024 themes are protecting children from tobacco industry interference this theme highlights the importance of safeguarding children from the harmful influences of the tobacco industry aiming at creating a healthier environment for future generations

Correct Answer (c)

Notes: Bichom became the 27th district of Arunachal Pradesh carved out of west and east Kameng the establishment of Bichom marked a significant addition to the administrative division of the states

Correct Answer (e)

Notes: In hyderabad, dst and t-hub have inaugurated the machine learning and artificial intelligence technology hub (math). with a focus on job creation and startup support, math features a mini data center, customized lms, and robust data infrastructure to nurture ai innovation and foster growth.

Correct Answer .(a)

Notes: The cisf is under the ministry of home affairs of the indian government and is responsible for providing security to various important places and projects across the country

Correct Answer (a)

Notes: UBS forecasts India’s real GDP growth to ease to 7% and 6.8% in fiscal years 2025 and 2026 respectively, citing global and local factors. Sector-wise, investment-led growth may moderate, while consumption sees a gradual recovery. Equity market volatility expected short-term, with upside potential in domestic sectors.

Correct Answer (b)

Notes: Npci international payments ltd (nipl), the international arm of npci, has partnered with fonepay payment service ltd, nepal’s largest payment network, to enable cross-border upi transactions between india and nepal.

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Notes: Icici securities and dam capital advisors have been appointed as the brokers to facilitate the offer for sale (ofs) deal for nlc india. these companies will assist in the process of selling the shares to investors.

Correct Answer .(a)

Notes: In february, unified payment interface (upi) transactions in india witnessed a slight dip in both value and volume compared to january. the total value of transactions amounted to rs 18.28 trillion, a decrease from rs 18.41 trillion in january. similarly, the volume of transactions declined from 12.20 billion to 12.10 billion. this decline is attributed to various factors including technical breakdowns at multiple banks and the shorter duration of the month.