eVidyarthi Exam Preparation

Current Affairs Notes For Competitive Exams

Sports

  • Major Tournaments: Recent results in global sports events like the Olympics, FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon, etc.
  • Records and Achievements: New records set or broken in various sports.
  • Player Transfers: High-profile player transfers in sports like football, basketball, etc.
  • Controversies and Scandals: Any ongoing issues or controversies in the sports world.

Awards

  • Nobel Prizes: Latest recipients and their contributions.
  • Academy Awards: Oscar winners in major categories.
  • Other Prestigious Awards: Recipients of awards like the Booker Prize, Grammy Awards, etc.

Summits

  • International Summits: Key outcomes from G7, G20, BRICS, etc.
  • Environmental Summits: Highlights from COP conferences, UN Climate Change Summits.
  • Economic Summits: Important decisions from the World Economic Forum, ASEAN Summits.

Defence

  • New Acquisitions: Recent procurements of defense equipment by countries.
  • Military Exercises: Joint exercises conducted between countries.
  • Defense Policies: Changes or new introductions in national defense policies.

Bank in News

  • Mergers and Acquisitions: Major banking mergers or acquisitions.
  • New Policies: Updates on banking regulations or policies.
  • Economic Impact: The role of banks in economic recovery or crises.

Appointment & Resignation

  • High-Profile Changes: Appointments and resignations in key positions across governments, organizations, and companies.
  • Judicial Appointments: Changes in the judiciary at national and international levels.

Places in News

  • Natural Disasters: Areas affected by earthquakes, floods, wildfires, etc.
  • Significant Events: Locations of major political or social events.

Persons in News

  • Influential Personalities: Figures making headlines for their contributions or controversies.
  • Obituaries: Prominent figures who have recently passed away.

Ranks & Index

  • Global Rankings: Updates on rankings like the Human Development Index, Global Competitiveness Report.
  • National Indexes: Rankings related to states or regions within a country on various parameters.

Government Schemes

  • New Launches: Recent government schemes introduced for public welfare.
  • Updates: Progress or changes in existing government schemes.

GI Tags

  • Newly Tagged Products: Products that have recently received Geographical Indication tags.
  • Significance: Importance and benefits of the GI tags to the region and its economy.

International News

  • Diplomacy: Key diplomatic developments between countries.
  • Conflicts: Ongoing conflicts or resolutions.
  • Trade Agreements: New trade deals and economic partnerships.

Miscellaneous

  • Technological Advancements: Breakthroughs in science and technology.
  • Cultural Events: Major cultural or societal events globally.

Current Affairs 29 April 2024

1. The National Defense University has joined hands with Starburst Aerospace of which country for defense innovation?
राष्ट्रीय रक्षा विश्वविद्यालय ने रक्षा नवाचार के लिए किस देश के स्टारबर्स्ट एयरोस्पेस के साथ हाथ मिलाया है?

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2. Which Indian won two gold medals in the ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship 2024?

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3. Who has become the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the history of IPL?

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4. Recently CDS General Anil Chauhan has gone on an official visit to which country?

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5. Recently, which armed force conducted ‘Exercise Poorvi Lehar’ on East Coast under the Operational Control of Eastern Naval Command?

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6. Recently, Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvana Mahotsav at which place?

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7. Tale Valley wildlife sanctuary, recently seen in news, is located in which state?

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8. Recently, which organization released the “Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2023 Report?

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9. Golden trevally, recently seen in news, belongs to which species?

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10. Gepang Gath glacial lake, recently seen in news, is located in which state?

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11. Recently, which organization has developed India’s lightest bullet proof jacket?

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12. Recently, who has been appointed as the Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG)?

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13. Recently, where was the 6th edition of International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure held?

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14. Recently, which organization has been conferred the Outstanding Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of the Year award?

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15. Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?

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16. What is the theme of ‘World Liver Day 2024’?

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17. Lakshmana Tirtha River, is tributary of which river?

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18. Which day is celebrated as World Earth Day?

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19. Which bank has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) instructed to stop issuing new credit cards and acquiring online customers immediately?

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20. Which date is World Intellectual Property Day celebrated annually?

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21. Where was the recently developed Lightest Bullet Proof Jacket successfully tested?

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22. Who became the youngest player chess ever to win the FIDE Candidates tournament?

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23. What was the theme of World Earth Day 2024?

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24. Who has been appointed as the next Chief of the Indian Navy in April 2024 ?

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25. With which bank has Tata Power Solar Systems announced a strategic collaboration?

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