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02 April 2024
Daily Current Affairs

1) Recently how many traditional products from various regions in

India gets GI Tag ?
(a) 50
(b) 60
(c) 59
(d) 70
Important Point
Ans – (b) 60
 A record number of 60 products from across India, have been given the
Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Chennai based Geographical
Indications registry.
 This is the first time that such a large number of products have been given
the GI tag at one go.
Major Products
Matabari Peda (a sweet) - Tripura

2) Which country/countries joined Europe's vast Schengen area of free

movement by air and sea without border checks ?
(a) Romania
(b) Bulgaria
(c) India
(d) Both A & B

Important Point
Ans – (d) Both A & B
 Romania and Bulgaria have taken a significant step in their integration

with the European Union by partially joining the Schengen travel zone.
Schengen Area
 Established in 1985, The Schengen Area is an area encompassing 29
European countries that have officially abolished border controls at their
mutual borders.
3) Recently which country made the record of highest test runs in

single inning without a century by any player ?
(a) Sri lanka
(b) Bangladesh
(c) India
(d) Nepal
Important Point
Ans – (a) Sri Lanka
 Sri Lanka made a record 531 runs in its first innings of the second Test
against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
 Sri Lanka's total on the second day was the highest scored in Tests without
any batter reaching a century, eclipsing India's 524/9 against New Zealand
at Kanpur in 1976.
4) Who won Men's Doubles Title at the ‘Miami Open 2024’ ?
(a) Rohan Bopanna
(b) Matthew Ebden
(c) Carlos Alkraj
(d) Both A & B

Important Point
Ans – (d) Both A & B
 44 years old star Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna along with his
Australian partner Matthew Ebden won the 2024 Miami Open Tennis men’s
doubles title.
 Women’s singles American Danielle Collins won her first major title
 Men’s singles Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner was crowned the champion.
5) Recently Who were named as the Hockey India women and men
player of the year for 2023 ?
(a) Salima Tete
(b) Hardik Singh
(c) Both A & B
(d) PR Srijesh
Important Point
Ans – (c) Both A & B
 Hockey India announced the sixth Hockey India Awards 2023 on 31 March
2024 at a function in New Delhi.
 Hockey India Lifetime Achievement Award - Ashok Kumar

 Goalkeeper of the Year - PR Sreejesh.
 Hockey India started the annual Hockey India Awards in 2014 to honour
India’s best hockey players, former players and officials.
6) Recently India and which country are agree to promote Sanskrit

research and education ?
(a) Nepal
(b) Bhutan
(c) Myanmar
(d) Bangladesh
Important Point
Ans – (a) Nepal
 The Indian and Nepalese Sanskrit scholars have agreed to work jointly to
promote research and education of the Sanskrit language.
 This was decided at the end of the three-day Nepal-India International

Sanskrit Conclave organised in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu.
 The Prime objective of the International conference was to strengthen the

Nepal-Indian relations and promote Sanskrit education in Nepal and India.
7) Recently Who addressed the opening ceremony of RBI@90 in Mumbai,

Maharashtra on 1 April 2024 ?
(a) Draupadi Murmu
(b) Shaktikant Das
(c) Narendra Modi
(d) Amit Shah

Important Point
Ans – (c) Narendra Modi
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the opening ceremony of RBI@90

in Mumbai, Maharashtra on 1 April 2024.
 The Prime Minister Modi released a commemorative coin to mark 90 years of

RBI on the occasion.
Important Point
Reserve Bank of India
 Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India’s central bank.

 It was set up on the recommendation of the Royal Commission on Indian
Currency and Finance also known as the Hilton-Young Commission.
 Accepting the recommendation of the Hilton-Young Commission the Reserve

Bank of India Act 1934 was passed.
 On 1 April 1935 ,the Reserve Bank of India started its operation.
 It was nationalised in 1949 and is now owned by the Government of India.
8) On which Date Utkal Diwas (Odisha Diwas) is celebrated ?
(a) 31 March
(b) 01 April
(c) 02 April
(d) 03 April
Important Point
Ans – (b) 01 April
 Utkal Diwas, also known as Odisha Day or Utkala Dibasa, is a significant

annual celebration held in the Indian state of Odisha.
 It is observed on 1st April every year to commemorate the formation of the

state of Odisha on April 1, 1936.
9) Where is the Katchatheevu Island ,recently seen in the news, located ?
(a) Palk Strait
(b) Gulf of Mannar
(c) Gulf of Cambey
(d) Persian Gulf

Important Point
Ans – (a) Palk Strait
 Katchatheevu is a tiny island located in the Palk Strait between India and Sri
Lanka, with an area of 285 acres.
 In June 1974, the then-Prime Ministers of India and Sri Lanka, Indira Gandhi
and Sirima R.D. Bandaranaike, signed an agreement.
 There is a dispute between India and Sri Lanka over the jurisdiction of
Katchatheevu island. Sri Lanka claims sovereignty over the island.
10) Cumbum valley, recently seen in news, is located in which state ?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Kerala
Important Point
Ans – (a) Tamil Nadu
 Cumbum Valley, known as the “Grapes City of South India,” is known for
Panneer Thratchai grapes, comprising 85% of India’s production.
 It earned a Geographical Indication tag in 2023.
 Cumbum Valley’s grapes, rich in nutrients, are used for wine, spirits, and
more. Its location in Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats adds to its allure.
11) What is ‘Stargate’, recently mentioned in the news ?
(a) Black hole
(b) Asteriod
(c) AI Supercomputer
(d) Military Exercise

Important Point
Ans – (c) AI Supercomputer
 Microsoft and OpenAI are jointly embarking on a $100 billion project to

create “Stargate,” an AI supercomputer which is Scheduled for launch in
2028.
 The project aims to surpass existing data centers’ capabilities by 100 times.
12) Recently Which country has been appointed by UN Appoints to Lead

Women’s Rights Forum Despite Criticism ?
(a) India
(b) Oman
(c) Iran
(d) Saudi Arabia

Important Point
Ans – (d) Saudi Arabia
 The UN's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) unanimously appointed

Saudi Arabia to chair its 69th session in 2025, according to the Saudi Arabia
Mission to the UN.
13) Recently who became the 1st Indian wicketkeeper to score 7000 runs
in T20 ?
(a) Mahendra singh Dhoni
(b) Rishabh Pant
(c) Ishan Kishan
(d) KL Rahul
Important Point
Ans – (a) Mahendra singh Dhoni
 MS Dhoni has become the first Indian wicketkeeper-batter to hit 7,000 T20
runs, achieving the milestone against DC with a performance of 37 off 16
balls.
 MS Dhoni has also become the first wicketkeeper to complete 300 dismissals
in T20 cricket.
14) Recently Who set up Digital India Trust Agency to check illegal
lending apps in India ?
(a) RBI
(b) Central Government
(c) Election Commission of India
(d) NITI Aayog

Important Point
Ans – (a) RBI
 As part of its efforts to curb growing cyber fraud, RBI is considering

establishing a Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) to stop the mushrooming
of illegal lending apps.
 Apps not carrying the 'verified' signature of DIGITA should be considered

unauthorised for the purpose of law enforcement.
15) Recently Who is appointed as India's next envoy to Niger ?
(a) Vinay Kumar
(b) Abhay Thakur
(c) Sita Ram Meena
(d) Prabha Sharma

Important Point
Ans – (c) Sita Ram Meena
 Sita Ram Meena, currently a director in the Ministry of External Affairs, has
been appointed as India's next ambassador to Niger.
Niger
 Capital - Niamey
 Currency - West African CFA franc
 Prime Minister - Ali Lamine Zeine

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Current Affairs Updated Dewashish Sir Official

Daily Current Affairs

1) Recently how many traditional products from various regions in

Matabari Peda (a sweet) - Tripura

2) Which country/countries joined Europe's vast Schengen area of free

(d) Both A & B

 Romania and Bulgaria have taken a significant step in their integration

3) Recently which country made the record of highest test runs in

(a) Sri lanka

4) Who won Men's Doubles Title at the ‘Miami Open 2024’ ?

(a) Rohan Bopanna

(b) Matthew Ebden

(c) Carlos Alkraj

(d) Both A & B

(a) Salima Tete

(b) Hardik Singh

(c) Both A & B

 Hockey India Lifetime Achievement Award - Ashok Kumar

6) Recently India and which country are agree to promote Sanskrit

 This was decided at the end of the three-day Nepal-India International

 The Prime objective of the International conference was to strengthen the

7) Recently Who addressed the opening ceremony of RBI@90 in Mumbai,

(a) Draupadi Murmu

(b) Shaktikant Das

(c) Narendra Modi

(d) Amit Shah

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the opening ceremony of RBI@90

 The Prime Minister Modi released a commemorative coin to mark 90 years of

Reserve Bank of India

 Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India’s central bank.

 Accepting the recommendation of the Hilton-Young Commission the Reserve

8) On which Date Utkal Diwas (Odisha Diwas) is celebrated ?

 Utkal Diwas, also known as Odisha Day or Utkala Dibasa, is a significant

 It is observed on 1st April every year to commemorate the formation of the

9) Where is the Katchatheevu Island ,recently seen in the news, located ?

(a) Palk Strait

(b) Gulf of Mannar

(c) Gulf of Cambey

(d) Persian Gulf

10) Cumbum valley, recently seen in news, is located in which state ?

(a) Tamil Nadu

 It earned a Geographical Indication tag in 2023.

11) What is ‘Stargate’, recently mentioned in the news ?

(a) Black hole

(d) Military Exercise

 Microsoft and OpenAI are jointly embarking on a $100 billion project to

12) Recently Which country has been appointed by UN Appoints to Lead

(d) Saudi Arabia

Ans – (d) Saudi Arabia

 The UN's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) unanimously appointed

(a) Mahendra singh Dhoni

(b) Rishabh Pant

(c) Ishan Kishan

Ans – (a) Mahendra singh Dhoni

(b) Central Government

(c) Election Commission of India

(d) NITI Aayog

Ans – (a) RBI

 As part of its efforts to curb growing cyber fraud, RBI is considering

 Apps not carrying the 'verified' signature of DIGITA should be considered

15) Recently Who is appointed as India's next envoy to Niger ?

(a) Vinay Kumar

(b) Abhay Thakur