Current Affairs Quiz: June 9 &10, 2024

Option A
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An MoU between CSC SPV and Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare was signed to convert FPOs registered under ‘Formation & Promotion of 10,000 FPOs scheme’ into CSCs and help them to deliver citizen-centric services.

Option C
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Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) proudly celebrated its 33rd Foundation Day, commemorating over three decades of unparalleled contributions towards the Indian technology sector in terms of software exports, as well as towards nurturing a modern tech startup ecosystem.
The event held at the prestigious Ashok Hotel in New Delhi with the theme of “Positioning Bharat as a Tech Product Nation” was graced by Secretary of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Shri S Krishnan and the Director General of STPI, Shri Arvind Kumar, as well as other dignitaries from both the government and technology industry.

Option D
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Hungary recently unveiled the ‘Bridge of National Unity,’ a 700-metre pedestrian bridge spanning Budapest’s Danube River. Symbolizing unity, it marks a milestone in Hungary’s architectural landscape.

Option B
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There is an 80 percent likelihood that the annual average global temperature will temporarily exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for at least one of the next five years, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
There is a 47% likelihood that the global temperature averaged over the entire five-year 2024-2028 period will exceed 1.5 °C above the pre-industrial era, says the WMO Global Annual to Decadal Update – up from 32% from last year’s report for the 2023-2027 period.

Option C
Explanation:
According to the UN report titled ”A world of debt 2024: A growing burden to global prosperity”, highlights the unprecedented surge in public debt, comprising both domestic and external general government borrowing which reached a historic peak of $97 trillion in 2023, up by a notable $5.6 trillion from the previous year.

Option C
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India participated in the inaugural Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum underway in Singapore. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary, Department of Commerce, Sunil Barthwal.

Option B
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Around 181 million children worldwide under 5 years of age or 1 in 4 are experiencing severe child food poverty, making them up to 50 per cent more likely to experience wasting, a life-threatening form of malnutrition, a new UNICEF report reveals.

Option B
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Slovakia became the 42nd signatory to the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by the United States and seven other countries to set out a practical set of principles to guide civil space exploration and use.

Option B
Explanation:
he Arun III hydropower project in Nepal, which is being constructed with Indian assistance, marked its breakthrough. Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in the presence of Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava triggered the last blast to mark the breakthrough of the 11.8 KM headrace tunnel of Nepal’s first export-oriented project.

Option C
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PhonePe has announced its collaboration with Sri Lankan ride hailing platform PickMe to enable UPI-based QR payments for Indian travellers in Sri Lanka.

Option B
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In a move aimed at enhancing the safety, security, and inclusivity of India’s financial ecosystem, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the launch of the third edition of the RBI’s global hackathon, “HaRBInger 2024 – Innovation , “HaRBInger 2024 – Innovation for Transformation.”The hackathon focuses on two important themes: ‘Zero Financial Frauds’ and ‘Divyang Friendly’.

Option A
Explanation:
The global gold market experienced a significant shift in May, marking the end of a twelve-month losing streak for gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs). India purchasing USD 86.5 million worth of gold in May, further supporting the positive momentum in the market.
According to the World Gold Council’s latest commentary, the month saw a resurgence in inflows, primarily driven by strong demand in Europe and Asia, despite minor outflows in North America and other regions.

Option D
Explanation:
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Iga Swiatek of Poland won the 2024 French Open men’s and women’s Tennis Single titles, respectively. It was the first French Open singles title for Alcaraz and the fourth singles title for the world no.1 Iga Swiatek.

Option B
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Bisleri Limonata announced the appointment of Aditya Roy Kapur as its first brand ambassador. The ‘Limey Minty Cooler’ by Bisleri International also launched a new campaign, titled #DoubleTheChill.

Option B
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The UN General Assembly (UNGA) elected former Cameroonian Prime Minister Philemon Yang as president of the 79th UNGA session. Yang will succeed Denis Francis of Trinidad and Tobago, president of the 78th UNGA session, when the 79th UNGA session opens on Sept. 10 at the UN headquarters in New York.

Option C
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Narendra Modi was sworn-in as prime minister for the third consecutive term, along with his 71 ministers. Modi became the first person after former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to be elected as PM for the third consecutive term.

Option D
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In a major boost to global efforts to monitor and mitigate climate change, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is collaborating with the French Space Agency CNES on an ambitious new satellite mission called Trishna.

Option A
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Esteemed media tycoon and founder of Eenadu and Ramoji Film City, Cherukuri Ramoji Rao passed away at the age of 87.

Option A
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Distinguished Indian wildlife conservationist and biologist Asir Jawahar Thomas Johnsingh, also known as A J T Johnsingh, passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Hevwas 78 years old.