Current Affairs Quiz: 15 January 2024 - Asian Shooting Championship 2024

Stay updated Daily Current Affairs Quiz, designed for dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams. In today's session, explore key insights on significant topics presented in a Q&A format, including the Indian Army Day 2024.

1. Who clinched the gold medal in the men's 25m standard pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships 2024?

   (a) Yogesh Singh

   (b) Vijayveer Sidhu

   (c) Om Prakash

   (d) Saurabh Chaudhary

2. What is the name of the secure army mobile ecosystem recently launched?

   (a) Indian Navy

   (b) Indian Air Force

   (c) Indian Army

   (d) Indian Coast Guard

3. When is Indian Army Day observed annually?

   (a) 12 January

   (b) 13 January

   (c) 14 January

   (d) 15 January

4. Who has become the first male cricketer to reach 150 matches in T20 International?

   (a) Virat Kohli

   (b) David Warner

   (c) Joe Root

   (d) Rohit Sharma

5. In which city of Rajasthan was the 'International Camel Festival' organized?

   (a) Udaipur

   (b) Jaisalmer

   (c) Bikaner

   (d) Jaipur

6. Who holds the title of the fastest bowler to claim 7 wickets in an ODI International match?

   (a) Shivam Dubey

   (b) Ravindra Jadeja

   (c) Wanindu Hasaranga

   (d) Adam Zampa

7. The late classical singer Prabha Atre belonged to which gharana?

   (a) 'Gwalior Gharana'

   (b) 'Patiala Gharana'

   (c) 'Kirana Gharana'

   (d) 'Rampur Gharana'

Answers:

1. (a) Yogesh Singh

   Indian shooter Yogesh Singh secured the gold medal in the men's 25-meter standard pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championship 2024 held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Mongolian shooter claimed the silver medal with an identical score, while Nikita Chiryukin of Kazakhstan took home the bronze with 568 points.

2. (c) Indian Army

   The Indian Army introduced 'SAMBHAV,' an indigenously developed "end-to-end secure mobile ecosystem" with instant connectivity on the move. This system, developed in collaboration with national centers of excellence in academia and industry, operates on 5G technology.

3. (d) 15 January

   Indian Army Day is celebrated annually on 15 January across the nation. Instituted in 1949, it marks the anniversary of General K.M. Cariappa's appointment as the first Indian Chief of the Army. The theme for Indian Army Day 2024 is "In Service of the Nation," with General Manoj Pandey currently leading the Indian Army.

4. (d) Rohit Sharma

   Indian captain Rohit Sharma achieved a remarkable milestone in T20 Internationals, becoming the first male cricketer to participate in 150 matches. He accomplished this feat against Afghanistan at Holkar Cricket Stadium, adding to his impressive T20 run-scoring record of 3853 runs in 150 matches.

5. (c) Bikaner

   The 'International Camel Festival' took place in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The event commenced with the Heritage Walk, starting from Rampuriya Haveli and concluding at Rao Bikaji Ki Tekri. Rajasthan hosts various fairs, including Desert Mahotsav (Jaisalmer), Nagaur Fair (Nagaur), and Pushkar Fair (Pushkar).

6. (c) Wanindu Hasaranga

   Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga delivered a stellar performance by taking 7 wickets for 19 runs in a crucial ODI against Zimbabwe in Colombo. With this achievement, Hasaranga holds the record for the fastest bowler to claim 7 wickets in a One Day International, achieving this feat in just 35 balls.

7. (c) 'Kirana Gharana'

   The renowned classical singer Prabha Atre, who recently passed away at the age of 92, was associated with the 'Kirana Gharana' of Hindustani classical music. Throughout her illustrious career, she received accolades such as the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, 'Rashtriya Kalidas Award,' and 'Tagore Academy Ratna Award.'