Daily Current Affairs 8 March 2024

1.		What is the main objective of the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024)?

To promote tourism in the North East Region of India.

To boost industrial development in the North East Region of India.

To improve healthcare facilities in the North East Region of India.

To enhance educational infrastructure in the North East Region of India.

2.		What is the objective of the ‘Bharat-Shakti’ exercise conducted by the Indian Armed Forces?

To demonstrate India's military capabilities to neighboring countries.

To promote international cooperation in defense matters.

To showcase the firepower and capability of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

To participate in joint military exercises with allied nations.

3.		What is the main focus of the Jan Aushadhi Diwas observed on 7th March every year in India?

Promoting traditional medicine systems

Raising awareness about generic medicines

Providing free healthcare services

Celebrating achievements in medical research

4.		What is the objective of the ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission?

To study Mars

To explore the asteroid belt

To study the Moon

To explore Jupiter's moons

5.		What is the significance of the Life Protection Plan (LPP) introduced by the Indian Consulate in Dubai?

It provides healthcare benefits to Indian workers in the UAE.

It offers financial benefits to the families of Indian blue-collar workers in case of death.

It facilitates employment opportunities for Indian workers in the UAE.

It provides educational scholarships to the children of Indian workers in the UAE.

6.		What is the main purpose of the Payment Aggregator (PA) framework introduced by the RBI?

To regulate cryptocurrency transactions.

To facilitate cross-border transactions.

To mandate payment gateways to obtain an aggregator license.

To promote digital banking services.

7.		Which organization secured a 600 MW Solar Power Project tender within the GSECL Khavda Solar Park?

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC)

NLCIL

Infibeam Avenues

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)

8.		Which Indian state will be home to India’s first driverless metro train?

Delhi

Mumbai

Bengaluru

Kolkata

9.		Who has been appointed as the new President and Managing Director for SAP in the Indian Subcontinent?

Kulmeet Bawa

Manish Prasad

Shaktikanta Das

Anurag Singh Thakur

10.		What is the purpose of the regulations released by the Union environment ministry regarding exotic wildlife?

To promote wildlife tourism

To regulate the possession and trade of exotic pets

To establish wildlife reserves

To encourage wildlife research