Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

Exercise : Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
  • Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
46.
Who secured 45 out of 59 votes in the initial round of elections for the Governing Council of UNIDROIT held in Rome, Italy?
Shiv Kumar
Uma Sekhar
Ajay Singh
Reena Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
UNIDROIT, the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law, operates as an independent intergovernmental organization headquartered in Rome, Italy. Uma Sekhar's exceptional win in the UNIDROIT Governing Council elections, with 45 out of 59 votes, signifies a historic achievement and enhances India's presence on the Council for the term 2024-28.

47.
According to recent data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which city leads in food adulteration cases in 2022?
Hyderabad
Mumbai
Chennai
Kolkata
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NCRB data highlights Hyderabad as the top city for food adulteration cases in 2022, emphasizing the severity of the issue in the region and its surrounding areas.

48.
What penalty has the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) imposed against operators found guilty of overcharging for Aadhaar services?
Rs.50,000
Rs.10,000
Rs.75,000
Rs.25,000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
To ensure fair and affordable access to Aadhar Services, UIDAI has imposed a penalty of Rs.50,000 against operators found guilty of overcharging, as disclosed by Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

49.
Google Doodle recently celebrated which Elephant known for its big tusks?
Ahmed, The Elephant
Kavi, The Elephant
Raju, The Elephant
Simba, The Elephant
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Google Doodle dedicated an illustration to celebrate Ahmed, The Elephant, known for his big tusks. Ahmed, born in 1919 in the forests of Mount Marsabit, Kenya, gained global recognition for his massive tusks that scraped the ground, earning him the title "The King of Marsabit.

50.
Which organization is implementing the "Gajraj system," an AI-based solution for elephant protection?
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
Indian Railways
Wildlife Trust of India
National Tiger Conservation Authority
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The "Gajraj system" is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solution implemented by Indian Railways to prevent elephant fatalities on railway tracks, demonstrating a pioneering step in wildlife conservation.