12th August 2024 Daily Current Affairs
1.) Which day is observed as “International Day of Indigenous Peoples”?
[B] 9 August
[C] 10 August
[D] 11 August
Correct Answer: B [9 August]
Notes:
The International Day of Indigenous Peoples is observed annually on August 9 since 1995. It aims to raise awareness about the contributions and rights of indigenous, or tribal, peoples, who are among the most vulnerable globally. The UN General Assembly declared this day in 1994 to mark the first meeting of the Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982. The theme for 2024 is “Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact,” highlighting the need to safeguard these communities.
2.) Recently, Neeraj Chopra won which medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024?
[A] Gold[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the Above
11th August 2024 Daily Current Affairs
