Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024

Consider the following statements regarding the "Om-Shaped Temple":
1. The World’s first-ever Om-shaped temple Inaugurated in the village of Jadan in Pali, Rajasthan.
2. The 'Om Aakar' temple spans across a vast expanse of 150 acres in Jadan Village.
3. This temple is shaped like the Om symbol and follows the Nagara style commonly seen in North India.
4. The temple stands at a towering height of 135 ft and is supported by 5,000 pillars.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 & 2 only
(B) 1 & 3 only
(C) 2 & 3 only
(D) 1 & 4 only

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ANSWER: B

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Swine Fever Vaccine':
1. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has achieved a significant milestone by successfully transferring technology for the production of India’s first recombinant virus-based vaccine for classical swine fever.
2. IIT Guwahati has facilitated the transfer of pioneering vaccine technology to Bharat Biotech.
3. Classical swine fever is a highly infectious and Bacterial disease of swine.
4. Swine fever poses a significant threat in various states across India, particularly in the northeastern states, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Gujarat, and Kerala.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 & 2 only
(B) 1 & 3 only
(C) 3 & 4 only
(D) 1 & 4 only

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ANSWER: D

Consider the following statements:
1. India is planning to spend about $3.7 billion to fence the porous border with Myanmar which is 1,610-km (1,000-mile).
2. The Two day 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the Brazilian Presidency commenced in Brasilia.
3. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has connected the strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 & 2 only
(B) 2 & 3 only
(C) 1 & 3 only
(D) 1, 2 & 3

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ANSWER: D

Consider the following statements:
1. The India-Myanmar border spans a total of 1,643 kilometers and runs through four Indian states: Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Assam.
2. The G20 was founded in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis as a forum for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss global economic and financial issues.
3. The 298-km Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil – Leh Highway.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 & 2 only
(B) 2 & 3 only
(C) 1 & 3 only
(D) 1, 2 & 3

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ANSWER: B

Consider the following statements:
1. India and Myanmar have an agreement called the Free Movement Regime (FMR). This agreement allows local tribes living along the border to travel up to 26 kilometres inside the other country without needing a visa.
2. The G20 Leaders' Summit is scheduled for November 18 and 19, 2024, in New Delhi.
3. The 298-km Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road crosses only one pass "Shinkun La" (16,558 feet).
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 & 2 only
(B) 2 & 3 only
(C) 1 & 3 only
(D) 1, 2 & 3

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ANSWER: A

Consider the following statements:
1. Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected as New President of Senegal.
2. Damascus is the Capital of African Country 'Senegal'.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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ANSWER: A

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, an anti-establishment figure, has won the Senegalese presidential election with 54.28 per cent of the votes in the first round. At 44 years old, Faye is set to become Africa’s youngest elected president and the first opponent to win in the first round since Senegal’s independence from France in 1960. His victory still needs to be validated by Senegal’s Constitutional Council in the next few days.
Faye, who was freed from prison just 10 days before the election, has said he wants a “break” with the current political system.
He has promised to restore national “sovereignty” and implement a program of “left-wing pan-Africanism.”
His election could herald a profound overhaul of Senegal’s institutions.

Luis Montenegro has been elected as Prime Minister of which country?

(A) Austria
(B) Italy
(C) Portugal
(D) Libya

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ANSWER: C

After eight years of Socialist rule in Portugal, Luis Montenegro, leader of the centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD), has been appointed as the new prime minister. However, his minority government faces challenges due to his refusal to ally with the far-right Chega party.
Montenegro’s appointment marks the return of a centre-right leader to the prime minister’s office after more than eight years.
Despite his party’s victory in the recent election, the AD falls short of a majority in the parliament, with only 80 out of 230 seats.
Montenegro’s rejection of a coalition with the far-right Chega party leaves his government in a fragile position, necessitating negotiations with other parties for legislative support.
About Portugal
- Capital- Lisbon
- Currency – euro

What is the global rank of Indian insurance major LIC in the “Insurance 100 2024” report by Brand Finance?

(A) 1st
(B) 3rd
(C) 10th
(D) 15th

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ANSWER: A

According to the “Insurance 100 2024” report by Brand Finance, independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy, India’s Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has emerged as the world’s strongest insurance brand, with brand value up 0.04% to USD 9.8 billion. It has a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 88.3 and an associated AAA brand strength rating.
LIC is followed by Taiwan based Cathay Life Insurance (brand value up 9% to USD4.9 billion) and Australia based NRMA Insurance (brand value up 82% to USD1.3 billion) as 2nd and 3rd strongest insurance brands respectively.
According to the report, China’s Ping An continues its reign as the world’s most valuable insurance brand for 6 consecutive years, showcasing a 4% increase in brand value to USD 33.6 billion.

S&P Global has increased India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the financial year 2024-25 to how much percent?

(A) 6%
(B) 4%
(C) 8%
(D) 2%

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ANSWER: C

S&P Global has raised India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25) by 40 basis points to 8 per cent or lower than the central bank and government’s projection of 7 per cent.
The Indian economy is estimated to have clocked a growth of6% in the current fiscal.
In November, last year, the U.S.-based agency had projected India’s growth to be 6.4% in 2024-25 fiscal on robust domestic momentum.

Which Gulf country will participate in the Miss Universe pageant for the first time?

(A) Italy
(B) Saudi Arabia
(C) Uzbekistan
(D) Pakistan

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ANSWER: B

Saudi Arabia breaks tradition by sending Rumy Alqahtani as its first-ever contestant to the Miss Universe pageant, signaling a significant shift in the country’s conservative stance towards beauty pageants.
Alqahtani, a 27-year-old content creator from Riyadh, boasts a remarkable academic background with a Bachelor’s degree in dentistry and fluency in multiple languages.
Her numerous crowns in national and international pageants underscore her versatility and achievements.
The Miss Universe 2024 pageant not only marks Saudi Arabia’s debut but also features Iran’s first appearance.
This reflects a broader trend of increasing inclusivity and diversity within the prestigious beauty competition, as seen in recent years with the inclusion of transgender and plus-size contestants.