Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

Exercise : Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
  • Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
141.
For how long will Sachin Tendulkar serve as the voter awareness ambassador of the Election Commission of India?
One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sachin Tendulkar will serve as the voter awareness ambassador for a three-year term. The initiative aims to address challenges like urban and youth apathy towards elections.

142.
What is the emission threshold defined by the Green Hydrogen Standard for India?
1 kg CO2 equivalent per kg H2
2 kg CO2 equivalent per kg H2
3 kg CO2 equivalent per kg H2
4 kg CO2 equivalent per kg H2
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has announced the definition of Green Hydrogen. The Green Hydrogen Standard for India sets a criterion of 2 kg CO2 equivalent per kg H2 as a 12-month average emission threshold.

143.
Who launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP)?
Shri Narendra Modi
Shri Nitin Gadkari
Shri Amit Shah
Shri Arvind Kejriwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) was launched by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari on August 22, 2023, in New Delhi.

144.
Which banana variety native to Kanniyakumari has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
Cavendish banana
Matti banana
Plantain banana
Apple banana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Matti banana variety native to the Kanniyakumari district has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The hybrid variation of Matti bananas is the Semmati Banana.

145.
When do the Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam celebrations take place this year?
From August 01 to August 10
From August 20 to August 31
From September 01 to September 10
From July 20 to July 31
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam celebrations take place from August 20 to August 31 this year. The Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam celebrations in Kerala commemorate the return of King Mahabali, also known as Maveli.