Daily Current Affairs 16 to 18 March 2024

1.		Which laser weapon did the UK successfully test, showcasing its capability to intercept enemy aircraft and missiles at a low cost?

DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW)

Thunderbolt Precision Laser

Hydra Beam Emitter

Wyvern Energy Blaster

2.		What initiative was launched by Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri aimed at reducing emissions and promoting sustainability in automotive fuel?

Ethanol 100

Biofuel Max

Green Gasoline

Carbon-Free Petrol

3.		Who is leading the Startup Mahakumbh 2024 initiative aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration across various sectors?

ASSOCHAM

Nasscom

TiE

All of the above

4.		Which organization has certified nearly 100 jails across India as 'Eat Right Campus'?

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

World Health Organization (WHO)

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

5.		Which state inaugurated India’s first integrated oil palm processing unit, marking a significant stride in the nation’s journey towards self-reliance in edible oils?

Arunachal Pradesh

Assam

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

6.		What is the current value of India’s foreign exchange reserves as of the week ended March 8, 2024?

$620.5 billion

$636.1 billion

$611.2 billion

$648.9 billion

7.		Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)?

Rahul Singh

Rakesh Sharma

Ashok Kumar

Anjali Gupta

8.		Which Indian state dominates the illegal trade in shark body parts, according to a recent analysis by TRAFFIC and WWF-India?

Tamil Nadu

Kerala

Karnataka

Gujarat

9.		Which state government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the PM SHRI Schools scheme, aimed at enhancing the quality of education?

Tamil Nadu

Odisha

Maharashtra

Rajasthan

10.		Who was announced as the National Icon in the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category during an inclusive cricket match organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?

Deepa Malik

Devendra Jhajharia

Sheetal Devi

Mariyappan Thangavelu