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Daily Current Affairs 8 March 2024


1. What is the objective of the ‘Wed in India’ initiative introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

To encourage destination weddings in India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.

To promote Indian weddings abroad.

To provide financial assistance for weddings in India.

To enhance tourism in India through wedding tourism.


2. 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


3. 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)


4. 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.


5. 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


6. 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.


7. Which country formally joined NATO recently after maintaining neutrality for over 200 years?

Finland

Denmark

Sweden

Switzerland


8. 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.


9. What is the theme chosen by the United Nations for International Women’s Day 2024?

Celebrating Women's Achievements

Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress

Empowering Women Globally

Women's Equality: A Global Goal


10. 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