Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 18, 2024

1. Which state government recently launched the ‘Mission Nischay’? [A] Haryana[B] Punjab[C] Uttarakhand[D] Gujarat Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Punjab] Notes:Punjab Police, in collaboration with the BSF and VDCs, conducted a one-week anti-drug campaign, “Mission Nishchay,” in Fazilka district from ..

Why Reintroduce Cheetahs to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary?

The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Madhya Pradesh, has been identified as the second potential habitat for cheetah reintroduction after Kuno National Park. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reintroduce cheetahs in India, sourcing them from ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

RBI Awarded “Risk Manager of the Year 2024”

In the year 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was presented with the “Risk Manager of the Year Award” by Central Banking, a distinguished organization that is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. This honor emphasizes the efforts that the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Top Indian Firms Gain ₹85,582 Crore in Market Valuation

The prices of some of the biggest companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) changed a lot last week. The market showed a strong upward trend, which led to a rise in market value of ₹85,582.21 crore for five of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Is India Making Progress in Environmental Performance Index?

According to the 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), India was ranked 176th out of 180 nations. Compared to 2022, when it was at the bottom of the index, this shows a small gain.   Different external factors are used by Yale ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Will Asteroid 2024 LZ4 Pose a Threat to Earth?

NASA has recently been keeping an eye on three asteroids that are moving toward Earth. It is important to note that Asteroid 2024 LZ4 will pass closer to Earth than the Moon, by 173,000 miles. Because it is so close, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

IAF Rafale Jets Join Multi-Nation Drill in Alaska

The Indian Air Force (IAF) took part in the Red Flag drill in Alaska, USA, in June 2023. The Indian Air Force’s Rafale jets took part in the multinational air drill for the first time. The goal of the drill ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 16-17, 2024

1. Recently, the WHO has designated which medical institute as a WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) for “Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional Medicine” ? [A] National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad[B] National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur[C] AIIMS, Delhi[D] ..