Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 25 2024

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2024 came to an end on 21 June 2024 with the conferring of the awards to the various winners in different categories.
Nistha Jain’s ‘Golden Thread’ film won the prestigious Golden Conch award for the best documentary at the 18th MIFF 2024.
Earlier noted wildlife filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu was conferred with the 18th V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award at the inauguration of the 18th MIFF 2024.
The 18th biennial MIFF 2024 was organised by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and executed by the National Film Development Corporation in Mumbai from 15 to 21 June 2024.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
The government of India has notified the stringent Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024 and the law has come into effect from 21 June 2024.
The law aims to curb the menace of malpractices and irregularities in competitive exams conducted in the country.
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, was passed by both houses of the parliament in February 2024.
All offenses under this Act have been made cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable.
Any person resorting to unfair means and offenses under this Act shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not less than three years but which may extend to five years.
It also provides for a monetary penalty of up to ten lakh rupees.
According to the act, alleged malpractice cases will be investigated by an officer, not below the rank of the Deputy Superintendent of Police or Assistant Commissioner of Police.
The Central government has the power to hand over the investigation of such malpractices to any Central Investigating Agency.

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
According to a report of the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the foreign direct investment (FDI) to India in 2023 has dropped by 43 percent as compared to 2022.
The report also said that the overall FDI in the world declined by 2 percent in 2023 as compared to 2022.
Among the top 20 FDI recipient countries in the world there has been a drop in the FDI inflow to India, China, France, Australia, and the United States of America.
According to the UNCTAD report the total FDI in India in 2023 was $28 billion as compared to $49 billion in 2022.
India’s position as the top recipient of the global FDI fell from 8th in 2022 to 15th in 2023.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
The UK has overtaken China to become India’s 4th-largest export market, with exports growing by a third to $1.37 billion in May, compared to a 3% growth to $1.33 billion for China.
India’s top 10 export markets, which now include the UK, showed positive growth in May, reversing a year-long trend of contraction.
Overall, India’s merchandise exports grew by 9.13% in May, reaching $38 billion.

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
India announces e-medical visa for Bangladeshi nationals seeking medical treatment in India, enhancing healthcare accessibility.
A new consulate in Rangpur, Bangladesh, aims to facilitate consular services for the northwest region, promoting bilateral relations.
Bangladesh is crucial for India’s Neighbourhood First policy, Act East Policy, Vision SAGAR, and Indo-Pacific vision.

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
Sanjaya Mariwala succeeds Samir Somaiya as the new President of the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
With over 40 years of experience, Mariwala is the Executive Chairman and MD of OmniActive Health Ltd.
He has contributed significantly to various industries, including Bombay Oil Industries Ltd, Kancor Ingredients, Auto Hangar, and VKL Spices.
Director General – Ajit Mangrulkar

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
Renowned Malayalam director U Venugopan has passed away recently.
Venugopal, known for films like ‘Sharjah to Sharjah’, ‘Sarvopari Palakkaran’, and ‘Kusruthi Kuruppu’, was undergoing treatment for an ailment.
He began his career as an assistant to director P Padmarajan and debuted as a director with ‘Kusruthi Kuruppu’ in 1998.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
Atul Kumar Chaudhary has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), succeeding V Raghunandan.
Chaudhary, an ITS officer of the 1989 batch, is currently Deputy Director General at UIDAI and is on a two-year deputation.
Headquarters: New Delhi
Anil Kumar Lahoti: IRSE, Chairperson
Founded: 20 February 1997

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
The Director General of the National Testing Agency, Subodh Kumar Singh, has been removed from the post.
India Trade Promotion Organisation Chairman and MD Pradeep Singh Kharola has been assigned additional charge of NTA DG till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous agency under the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education of India.
It was established in November 2017 to conduct entrance examination admissions and recruitment.

 

10. Which United Nations organization has appointed British actor Theo James as Global Goodwill Ambassador?
(A) UNESCO
(B) UNICEF
(C) UNHCR
(D) ILO
(E) IMF

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Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the premier body of the United Nations, has appointed British actor Theo James as its Global Goodwill Ambassador.
James, who starred in the television series “The Gentlemen” and “The White Lotus”, has supported UNHCR since 2016 and has travelled to Greece, France, and Jordan.