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07th November 2024 Daily Current Affairs

1. Which ministry launched the Digital Life Certificate campaign 3.0 in New Delhi?
[A] Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions ]
Notes:
Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions , Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the Digital Life Certificate campaign 3.0 in New Delhi. The campaign, by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, spans 800 cities and districts until the 30th of this month. Its goal is to promote digital life certificates and empower pensioners through face authentication technology. Pensioners must submit life certificates annually to continue receiving pensions. Jeevan Pramaan, an Aadhaar-based scheme, was launched in 2014 for easy digital life certificate submission. Collaboration with banks, India Post Payments Bank, and pension organizations ensures awareness reaches even remote areas.

2. Tanushree Pandey has clinched which medal at the World Soft Tennis Championship at Jingshan in China?

[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the Above
Correct Answer: B [Silver]
Notes:
India’s Tanushree Pandey won a silver medal at the World Soft Tennis Championship in Jingshan, China. She narrowly lost the Under-21 Women’s Singles final to Chiang Min Yu of Chinese Taipei, with a score of 3-4. In the semifinal, Tanushree won a close match against her Japanese opponent, 4-3. She also defeated a Chinese player in the quarterfinal with the same scoreline of 4-3.

3. Which city is the host of World Travel Market (WTM) 2024 event?

[A] Paris
[B] New Delhi
[C] Dubai
[D] London
Correct Answer: D [London]
Notes:
The Ministry of Tourism, India, participated in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London from November 5–7, 2024. The UK is India’s second-largest source of inbound tourists, with a strong Indian diaspora of 1.9 million. The India Pavilion at WTM showcases India’s diverse tourism offerings, including MICE, Mahakhumbh, and Wedding Tourism, with a special Indian wedding-themed setup. The event features 50+ stakeholders, including state tourism boards, tour operators, and airlines. The Chalo India initiative encourages the diaspora to promote India, offering incentives like gratis e-tourist visas. Recently, the Incredible India Content Hub and Digital Portal was launched to enhance visitor experience. India focuses on sustainable tourism growth aligned with the G20 Goa Roadmap.

4. Minuteman III Missile, which was seen in the news, is developed by which country?

[A] United States of America
[B] France
[C] Russia
[D] China
Correct Answer: A [United States of America]
Notes:
The US Army is conducting a test launch of the Minuteman III hypersonic nuclear missile after Election Day voting closes. The LGM-30G Minuteman III is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) used by the United States (US). It became operational in the 1970s and is the sole land-based component of the US nuclear triad. Designed by Boeing, it was originally meant for ten years of service but has been modernized. The missile was the first to have multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs). The US currently has about 440 Minuteman III missiles in its arsenal, with a replacement planned for 2029.

5. Which institution has launched the 15-day ‘Jal Utsav’ to create awareness towards water conservation and management?

[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Central Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture
[C] Bureau of Energy Efficiency
[D] Ministry of Jal Shakti
Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog launched the 15-day ‘Jal Utsav’ to raise awareness about water conservation and management. The campaign, inspired by Prime Minister Modi’s vision, follows the ‘Nadi Utsav’ model discussed in the 3rd Chief Secretaries Conference. It will run from today until November 24 in 20 Aspirational Districts and Blocks, in collaboration with the National Jal Jeevan Mission. The festival aims for community involvement in water protection and promotes responsible water use. School students will participate in water management activities, becoming change agents in their families and communities. ‘Jal Bandhan’ will symbolically mark the launch.

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