This is the current affairs of 19 April 2024. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Who has been appointed as the new Chief of the Navy by the Central Government?
a. Vinod Kumar Das
b. Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
c. Afsar Ahmed
d. Vishal Agarwal
Answer: b. Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
– Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi is the Deputy Chief of the Navy.
– He will assume the post of Chief of the Navy upon the retirement of current Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar on April 30, 2024.
– Dinesh Kumar Tripathi will then be referred to as the ‘Chief of Naval Staff.’
– The position of Chief of Naval Staff is the name for the head of the navy.
Dinesh Kumar Tripathi:
– He was born on May 15, 1964.
– He was appointed to the Indian Navy on July 1, 1985.
– With nearly 39 years of distinguished service as a communication and electronic warfare specialist.
– A former student of the Military School, Rewa, and the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Vice Admiral Tripathi has completed courses at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, the Naval War College, Goa, and the US Naval War College.
Indian Navy:
– Motto: “Shan No Varunah.”
– The Indian Navy has unveiled new admirals’ epaulets inspired by the emblem of which great personality?
Ans – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
– Epaulets refer to the rank worn on an officer’s shoulder.
In September 2022, a new naval ensign was introduced.
– In the new flag of the Indian Navy, the tricolor is placed in one corner, while the rest of the half bears the navy crest. This navy crest is in the shape of an octagon. – The octagon symbolizes eight directions, indicating the reach of the Indian Navy in all eight directions.
– The octagonal shape takes inspiration from the seal of the great Indian emperor, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, whose visionary maritime perspective established a credible naval presence.
There are three ranks in Admiral:
– Rear Admiral (Two Stars)
– Vice Admiral (Three Stars)
– Admiral (Four Stars)
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2. Which country’s Ruang volcano erupted several times in April 2024, after which the population had to be evacuated from the surrounding area?
a. America
b. Indonesia
c. India
d. Australia
Answer: b. Indonesia
– After the warning issued by the Volcanic Science Agency, people were evacuated from this area.
– An airport also had to be temporarily closed.
Ruang
– Ruang Sangihe Island Arc, the southernmost part of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, is home to the most southern stratovolcano.
– Meaning: The slopes of stratovolcanoes are relatively steep and have a more conical shape compared to dome-shaped volcanoes.
– They are formed of viscous, sticky lava that does not flow easily.
Why did the volcano erupt?
– Indonesia is on disaster alert mode.
According to disaster management officials, two earthquakes occurred near Ruang, causing the tectonic plates to become unstable.
– This is the reason for the eruption of the Ruang volcano.
– Indonesia is in the Ring of Fire zone, which is why earthquakes and many volcanic eruptions occur.
How severe is the explosion?
– In April 2024, the Ruang volcano on a remote island in the northern Sulawesi region of Indonesia erupted.
– It erupted multiple times. The first eruption occurred on April 16.
– Its impact was such that ash clouds rose to a height of about 3 km in the sky.
– This volcano is 725 meters (2,379 feet) high above sea level.
– Officials have cordoned off a 6 km area around the volcano.
– Thousands of residents from the area have been evacuated.
– Officials said that security personnel have been deployed for rescue operations.
– Due to the volcano, more than 12,000 people are likely to be affected.
When did this volcano last erupt?
– Before this, the volcano erupted in the year 1871.
– In the previous eruption, approximately 400 people were killed in the resulting tsunami. A devastating tsunami occurred at that time.
– Officials have also identified the danger of tsunamis due to falling into the sea under some parts of the mountain.
– According to some news reports, there are about 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia. Among them is the Ruang volcano.
– Note: The Anak Krakatoa volcano, located in the waters of the Sunda Strait in Indonesia, erupted in November 2023.
What is a volcano and how does it erupt?
– Before discussing volcanic eruptions, it is important to know what a volcano is.
– A volcano is an opening or rupture in the Earth’s surface, through which magma – which emerges as hot liquid and semi-liquid rock – ejects volcanic ash and gases.
– In other words, a volcano is a vent or opening present on the Earth’s surface, through which lava, ash, molten rocks, and gases erupt from the Earth’s interior.
– Within the mantle of the Earth (one of the three parts of the Earth), there is a weak region called the asthenosphere, and magma is present in it.
– Volcanic hotspots are locations found where the tectonic plates of the Earth meet.
There are an estimated one million underwater volcanoes, most of which are located near tectonic plates.
– When tectonic plates collide, temperature and pressure increase. Subsequently, magma forms, which is molten material beneath the Earth’s surface.
– When this same magma comes out of the Earth’s inner layer, it is called lava.
Indonesia:
– Capital: Jakarta
– President: Joko Widodo
– Currency: Indonesian Rupiah
– Population: Approximately 280 million
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3. Tiranga Barfi of which city of UP got GI tag?
a. Kanpur
b. Varanasi
c. Agra
d. Meerut
Answer: b. Varanasi
– The Geographical Indication (GI) Registry office in Chennai has released a list of new products.
– Among them, the tricolor barfi associated with the country’s independence has been granted GI product status.
– Tricolor barfi is made in the prominent sweet establishments of Varanasi under tradition.
– During the Quit India Movement in response to Mahatma Gandhi’s call, sweet shops in Varanasi found a unique way to support the cause. A section of the people of Varanasi adopted a peaceful and distinctive way to participate in the independence struggle.
– It includes the use of saffron for the saffron color, pistachios for the green color, and khoya and cashews for the white color in between.
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4. Dhalua Dhatu Shilpa (Metal Casting Craft) of which city of UP got GI tag?
a. Lucknow
b. Meerut
c. Agra
d. Varanasi
Answer: d. Varanasi
– The Ganga water pot, brass statues of deities, bells, and copper alloy craftwork are examples.
– Varanasi is renowned for its decorative art pieces made from brass, copper, and brass-copper alloy for its utensils, puja vessels, and decorative items.
– Utensils used for religious purposes are usually made of copper due to its perceived purity.
– However, because copper is more expensive, some religious utensils are made of brass.
– These brass utensils are lined with a sheet of copper in the middle to imbue them with the touch of religious sanctity.
– The Ganga-Jamuni lata, a vessel used to fetch Ganga water (water from the Ganges River), is an example of this tradition. This vessel is made of brass but has a central band of soldered copper.
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5. Lakhimpur Kheri Tharu embroidery, Bareilly cane and bamboo craft, Bareilly Zardozi craft and Pilkhuwa hand block print of which state were granted GI tag?
a. Bihar
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Karnataka
Answer: c. Uttar Pradesh
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6. Which Indian was elected for the third term in the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)?
a. Vishal Bhardwaj
b. Vinod Rai
c. Rakesh Maria
d. Jagjit Pavadia
Answer: d. Jagjit Pavadia
– The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) is one of the five principal organs of the United Nations, under the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
– Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar provided further information that India received the highest number of votes among all elected member countries of the board.
– Jagjit Pavadia has been a member of the INCB since 2015.
– Born in 1954, Pavadia graduated with a law degree from Delhi University in 1988.
– She is a civil servant of the Indian Revenue Service.
Five Principal Organs of the United Nations:
– General Assembly
– Security Council
– Economic and Social Council
– International Court of Justice
– Secretariat
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations – Ruchira Kamboj
International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)
– Establishment: 1968
– Headquarters: Vienna, Austria
– President: Jalal Taufiq
– It is an administrative unit of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
– It is an agency of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
– The INCB consists of 13 members who are elected by ECOSOC and serve not as government representatives but based on their individual expertise.
– The INCB monitors the government’s control over chemicals used in the illicit manufacture of drugs and assists in preventing these chemicals from being diverted into illicit trafficking.
– The INCB endeavors, with the cooperation of governments, to ensure an adequate supply of drugs for medical and scientific use.
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7. When is World Heritage Day celebrated?
a. 19 April
b. 18 April
c. 17 April
d. 16 April
Answer: b. 18 April
Theme 2024
– Discover and Experience Diversity
– The United Nations observes this day every year.
– This day is celebrated to recognize the efforts of organizations working to protect human heritage.
– As of April 2024, India has 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
– Among these, 33 are cultural, 7 are natural, and 2 are mixed World Heritage Sites.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India: 42
– Agra Fort
– Ajanta Caves
– Ellora Caves
– Taj Mahal
– Group of monuments in Mahabalipuram
– Sun Temple, Konark
– Kaziranga National Park
– Keoladeo National Park
– Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
– Churches and Convents of Goa
– Fatehpur Sikri
– Group of monuments in Hampi
– Khajuraho Group of Monuments
– Elephanta Caves
– Great Living Chola Temple
– Group of monuments at Pattadakal
– Sundarban National Park
– Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park
– Buddhist Monument in Sanchi
– Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
– Qutub Minar and its monuments, Delhi
– Mountain Railways of India
– Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodhgaya
– Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
– Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
– Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
– Red Fort Complex
– Jantar Mantar Jaipur
– Western Ghats
– Hill forts of Rajasthan
– Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
– Rani-ki-Vav (Queen’s Stepwell) in Patan, Gujarat.
– Archaeological site of Nalanda Mahavihara in Nalanda, Bihar
– Khangchendzonga National Park
– The architectural work of Le Corbusier, an outstanding contribution to the modern movement*
– Historic city of Ahmedabad
– Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai
– Jaipur city, Rajasthan
– Dholavira: A Harappan city
– Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
– Shantiniketan, West Bengal
– Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas (group of three temples)
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8. When is World Liver Day celebrated?
a. 19 April
b. 20 April
c. 21 April
d. 22 April
a. 19 April
Theme 2024
– Be Vigilant, Get Regular Liver Check-Ups and Prevent Fatty Liver Diseases
Why is the liver important?
– It fights infections and diseases.
– It detoxifies harmful substances from the body.
– It regulates cholesterol levels.
– It produces many essential proteins in the body.
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9. Who has been selected for the Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Award in the year 2024?
a. Rajinikanth
b. Nana Patekar
c. Amitabh Bachchan
d. Kumar Sanu
Answer: c. Amitabh Bachchan
– Amitabh Bachchan has been selected for the prestigious Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Award in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the nation.
– The announcement of the third edition of the Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Award was made by the Mangeshkar family on April 16, 2024.
– The award ceremony will be held on April 24 at the Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagruha in Ville Parle.
#Along with this, other awards are also given#
Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Award:
– AR Rahman (for music)
– Ashok Saraf (for films)
– Padmini Kolhapure (for films)
– Roop Kumar Rathod (for music)
– Atul Parchure (for Marathi theater)
– Writer Manjiri Fadke (for literature)
– Actor Randhir Hooda (special award for contribution to cinema)
Mohan Wagh Award
– Marathi drama Ghalib for best drama
Who gives the award?
– The award is given by the Mangeshkar family and trust.
– The Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Award is an annual award presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the nation, its people, and society.
Who received the first award?
– The family and trust initiated this award in memory of Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on February 6, 2022.
– The first edition of the Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Award was presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 24, 2022.
– Following that, in 2023, the award was given to Lata Mangeshkar’s sister, Asha Bhosle.
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10. Former spinner Derek Underwood passed away on 15 April 2024, he belonged to which country?
a. Australia
b. England
c. New zealand
d. South Africa
Answer: b. England
– Due to his pinpoint accuracy, Derek Underwood was highly respected by his contemporaries.
– Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar stated that facing Underwood was extremely difficult at that time.
About Derek Underwood:
– He began his career at the age of 17 in 1963.
– Date of Birth: June 8, 1945
– Date of Death: April 15, 2024
– He was 78 years old.
– He was one of England’s most successful spinners.
– He was regarded as a formidable spinner in the 1960s and 1970s.
– He took 297 wickets in 86 Test matches for England and 2465 wickets in 676 One Day Internationals.
Note: – Underwood played 20 Test matches against India and took 62 wickets.
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