Daily Current Affairs 1 March 2024

1.		What was India's GDP growth rate for the third quarter of FY24?

7.2%

8.4%

6.1%

9.8%

2.		What is the significance of the completion of the Shahpur-Kandi barrage in Punjab?

It benefits Jammu and Kashmir with irrigation water.

It diverts water from India to Pakistan.

It helps in flood control in Punjab.

It facilitates navigation on the Ravi River.

3.		What is the purpose of the 'Tawi Festival' held in Jammu?

To promote international tourism

To highlight the region's cultural heritage and local artisans

To celebrate agricultural achievements

To showcase advancements in technology

4.		Which country's parliament recently passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill?

India

Mauritius

Ghana

Sri Lanka

5.		When is World Seagrass Day celebrated annually?

May 22

June 5

March 1

December 10

6.		Who has been appointed as the Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG)?

Daljit Singh Chaudhary

Rajesh Sharma

Amit Manchanda

N M Suresh

7.		What is the objective of India's National Coal Logistics Plan and Policy, 2023?

To reduce railway utilization in coal transportation

To increase coal consumption by 2030

To enhance railway utilization in coal transportation

To decrease efficiency in coal logistics

8.		Where was India's first hydrogen fuel cell ferry inaugurated?

Mumbai

Kolkata

Chennai

Thoothukudi

9.		Who has been awarded an honorary Knighthood by Britain’s King Charles III?

Ratan Tata

Sunil Bharti Mittal

Mukesh Ambani

Adi Godrej

10.		What did the Zoological Survey of India name after President Droupadi Murmu?

A new species of bird

A new species of fish

A new species of marine head-shield sea slug

A new species of mammal