Daily Current Affairs 15 March 2024

1.		How does the collaboration between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and the Council of Architecture aim to enhance inclusivity?

By promoting architectural tourism

By incorporating essential course modules in architectural education

By organizing awareness campaigns on disability rights

By establishing disability-friendly transportation systems

2.		What is the main purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Heavy Industries and the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee?

Promoting sustainable agriculture

Advancing space exploration technology

Driving innovation in the automotive and EV sector

Enhancing medical research

3.		Which ministry of the Indian government announced a comprehensive scheme on March 15, 2024, aimed at positioning India as a global hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing?

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Ministry of Transportation

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

4.		What significant transaction did Reliance Industries announce on March 15, 2024, involving Viacom 18 Media?

Acquisition of Paramount Global

Acquisition of a stake in a renewable energy company

Acquisition of 13.01% stake in Viacom 18 Media

Merger with a telecommunications company

5.		What is the theme chosen by Consumers International for World Consumer Rights Day 2024?

Fair and responsible AI for consumers

Protecting Consumer Privacy

Sustainable Consumption for a Better Future

Ensuring Ethical Business Practices

6.		What is the goal of the collaboration between IIT Delhi and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)?

Enhancing agricultural productivity

Promoting renewable energy projects

Advancing applied research

Strengthening cultural exchanges

7.		Which team won the Ranji Trophy 2024?

Vidarbha

Mumbai

Karnataka

Delhi

8.		Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister by President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority (PA)?

Yasser Arafat

Mohammad Mustafa

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Hassan Nasrallah

9.		Which political party encashed electoral bonds worth ₹6,060.5 crore between April 12, 2019, and January 24, 2024, as per the data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI)?

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M)

10.		Who emerged victorious at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in the Formula One season?

Lewis Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel

Max Verstappen

Fernando Alonso