Daily Current Affairs 14 March 2024

1.		Which day is observed as World Kidney Day, and what was the theme for World Kidney Day in 2024?

March 14; Water for All

February 28; Kidney Health for All

March 12; Advancing Equitable Access to Care

April 5; Healthy Kidneys for Everyone Everywhere

2.		What is the theme of the joint naval exercise conducted by China, Iran, and Russia in the Gulf of Oman?

Oceanic Security Cooperation

Maritime Dominance

Jointly Building Peace and Security

Naval Superiority Demonstration

3.		Who has been nominated as the next Director (Projects) of NHPC Limited?

Sanjay Kumar Singh

Anurag Thakur

Rajiv Kumar

Sukhbir Singh Sandhu

4.		Which theme was emphasized during the Yoga Mahotsav-2024 event, marking the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga?

Yoga for Mental Health

Yoga for Women Empowerment

Yoga for Physical Fitness

Yoga for Environmental Conservation

5.		Which central paramilitary force has emerged as a frontrunner in terms of female representation, constituting 10 percent of its personnel?

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Border Security Force (BSF)

Railway Protection Force (RPF)

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

6.		What was the primary occupation of Paul Alexander, who recently passed away, spending most of his life in an iron lung?

Lawyer

Artist

Engineer

Doctor

7.		Which Indian city is the focus of the $181 million loan agreement signed between India and the Asian Development Bank?

Mumbai

Kolkata

Ahmedabad

Bengaluru

8.		What is the primary objective of the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries?

Promoting the use of electric scooters

Encouraging electric vehicle exports

Fostering a sustainable transportation ecosystem

Subsidizing electric vehicle purchases for low-income families

9.		What is the name of the news sharing service launched by Anurag Thakur at the National Media Centre, New Delhi?

PB-VIDEO

PB-SHABD

PB-NEWS

PB-AUDIO

10.		Which initiative was launched under NITI Aayog's Aspirational Blocks Programme on March 13, 2024, to promote grassroots entrepreneurship?

Vocal for Global

Vocal for Indigenous

Vocal for Local

Vocal for Sustainable