Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 12 2024

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan Bhajan Lal Sharma announced that the state government will develop the Maharana Pratap Tourist Circuit with an investment of Rs 100 crore.
The 484th birthday of Maharana Pratap of Mewar was celebrated on 9 June 2024 (according to the Hindu calendar).
Places associated with Maharana Pratap of Mewar’s life will be developed as part of the project. These include Udaipur, Chawand, Haldighati, Gogunda, Kumbhalgarh, Dewar, Chhapli, and Chittorgarh.

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
The Indian men’s tennis player Sumit Nagpal won the men’s singles title at the Heilbronn Neckarcup 2024 ATP Challenger Tennis tournament in Germany.
It was the sixth ATP Challenger title for India’s top-ranked men’s tennis singles player.
This win will improve the ATP ranking of Sumit Nagpal making him eligible for the 2024 Summer Paris Olympics.
In the final of the Heilbronn Neckarcup 2024 ATP Challenger Tennis tournament played in Germany, Sumit Nagpal defeated Alexander Ritschard of Switzerland in three sets 6-1, 6(5)-7(7), 6-3.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
Narendra Damadordas Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time by President Droupadi Murmu.
He is the second person after Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru to be sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time.
Along with the Prime Minister, 71 ministers – 30 cabinet ministers and 41 ministers of state, five with independent charge, were also administered the oath of office by President Murmu.
Narendra Modi was sworn in as the 15th Prime Minister of India in 2014.
Women Ministers in Modi’s Council of Ministers
Among the 72 ministers (including the Prime Minister), seven are women ministers. They are as follows with their party and rank –
Cabinet Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (BJP) from Tamil Nadu,
Cabinet Minister Annapurna Devi (BJP) from Jharkhand,
Minister of State Savitri Thakur (BJP) from Madhya Pradesh. She is a tribal leader.
Minister of State Nimuben Bambhaniya,(BJP) from Gujarat.
Minister of State Raksha Khadse (BJP) from Maharashtra,
Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje(BJP) from Karnataka.
Minister of State Annupriya Patel (Apna Dal), From Uttar Pradesh.

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
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.
The 123rd edition of the French Open, also known as Roland Garros, was held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France.
It is the second Grand Slam event of a calendar year after the Australian Open.
The Stade Roland Garros is a stadium which has many courts.
The finals are always played on the Philippe Chatrie Court.
The French Open is played on clay courts.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
The European Commission has removed Tanzania from the list of countries eligible for its 18 million Euro conservation grant to be launched in East Africa as part of its NaturAfrica initiative.
The decision, impacting the NaturAfrica initiative, restricts grant activities to Southern and Northern Kenya, excluding the Southern Kenya Northern Tanzania (SOKNOT) ecosystem.
The NaturAfrica program, funded by the EC, aims to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable development in key African landscapes.
It targets specific areas known as Key Landscapes for Conservation and Development (KLCDs).

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
Saurabh Sharma, an athlete from Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur district, has won two gold medals in the World Para Athlete Grand Prix in Nottwil City Switzerland.
Saurabh Sharma emerged victorious in 155-metre and 5000-metre races.
Sharma is representing the Indian team in the T12 category.
He had earlier won seven gold medals at the national level.

Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
Sebi has been given the ‘Best Conduct of Business Regulator’ award in Asia Pacific by The Asian Banker for its role in enhancing the regulatory framework for securities markets.
The award was received by Sebi’s Whole Time Member Kamlesh Chandra Varshney in a ceremony held in Hong Kong.
Formed: April 12, 1988
Statutory Status: January 30, 1992
HQs: Mumbai
Chairperson: Madhabi Puri Buch

Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
India and Qatar hold the first JTFI meeting to boost Economic Relations.
India and Qatar held the 1st Joint Working Group on Investment meeting in New Delhi, co-chaired by Ajay Seth and Mohammed bin Hassan Al-Malki.
The JTFI emphasized enhancing investment cooperation in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, technology, and innovation.
Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties for mutual growth and inclusive development.

Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
Puja Tomar becomes the first Indian to win in UFC.
Puja Tomar made history as the first Indian to win a fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Puja defeated Brazil’s Rayanne dos Santos at UFC Louisville 2024.
Puja Hails from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
Tomar has competed in other tournaments, including Matrix Fight Night, where she won the straw-weight title twice.

Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
Dutch-Belgian racing driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull has won his third consecutive victory at Canadian Grand Prix 2024.
The 9th round of the 2024 F1 championships, held at the iconic Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, further solidified Verstappen’s dominance on the track.
Verstappen’s triumph at the Canadian Grand Prix 2024 marked his 60th Formula 1 win and his sixth victory in nine races this season.
Podium Finishers –
1 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2 – Lando Norris (McLaren)
3 – George Russell (Mercedes)