This is the current affairs of 5 & 6 February 2024. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Which Indian band of Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain received the Grammy Award 2024 (Best Global Music Album) for which album?
a. Album ‘This Moment’ of band ‘Shakti’
b. Band ‘Jaan”s album ‘Mera Desh’
b. Band ‘Jaan”s album ‘Mera Desh’
d. Band ‘Shivshakti”s album ‘Give More’
Answer: a. Album ‘This Moment’ of band ‘Shakti’
Category of Award Received: Best Global Music Album
– This is the 66th edition of the Grammy Awards. The awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles, USA.
– Indian singer Shankar Mahadevan and tabla player Zakir Hussain have received the Grammy Award for Best Music Album in 2024.
– The name of the band is ‘Shakti’ and the album is named ‘This Moment’.
– There are a total of 8 songs in this album.
Artists such as Shankar Mahadevan, John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, V. Selvaganesh, and Ganesh Rajagopalan collaborate together in the ‘Shakti’ band.
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2. Which Indians received the award in the ‘Best Contemporary Instrumental Album’ category for the album ‘As We Speak’ at the Grammy Awards 2024 ceremony?
a. Vivek Chaurasia and Vinod Khanna
b. AR Rahman and Shivshankar
c. Rakesh Chaurasia and Zakir Hussain
d. Arijit Singh and Udit Narayan
Answer: c. Rakesh Chaurasia and Zakir Hussain
– The album ‘As We Speak’ received an award in the category of ‘Best Contemporary Instrumental Album’.
– Four people received the award for this album, two of whom are Indian.
– The names of all the winners are – Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, Rakesh Chaurasia.
– Zakir Hussain is a tabla player and Rakesh Chaurasia is a bansuri player.
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3. For which album did Zakir Hussain, Bella Fake and Edgar Meyer receive the title of ‘Best Global Music Performance’ at the Grammy Awards 2024 ceremony?
a. Metallica
b. Poshto
c. Moment
d. Anamika
Answer: b. Poshto
– This album defeated PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Abundance in Miles’.
Zakir Hussain won three Grammy Awards.
– In the 66th Grammy Awards, Zakir won 3 Grammy Awards.
– He shared a Grammy for Best Global Music Performance with bansuri player Rakesh Chaurasia for ‘Pashto’.
– Additionally, his band ‘Shakti’ won a Grammy in the category of Best Global Music Album for the album ‘This Moment’.
– Furthermore, ‘As We Speak’ also won a Grammy in the Contemporary Instrumental Album category.
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4. Here are some important awards from the 2024 Grammys:
– Global Music Album – Album ‘The Moment’ by the band ‘Shakti’ (Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain)
– Best Contemporary Instrumental Album – ‘As We Speak’ (Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, Rakesh Chaurasia)
– Global Music Performance – ‘Pashto’ (Zakir Hussain, Bela Fleck, and Edgar Meyer)
– Record of the Year – ‘Flavors’ (Miley Cyrus)
– Album of the Year – ‘Midnights’ (Taylor Swift)
– Best Pop Vocal Album – ‘Midnights’ (Taylor Swift)
– Best Pop Solo Performance – ‘Flavors’ (Miley Cyrus)
– Song of the Year – ‘What Was I Made For?’ (From the movie Barbie)
– Music Video – The Beatles, Jonathan Clyde, M. Cooper (I’m Only Sleeping)
– Rap Album – ‘Killer Mike’ (Michael)
– Best Album – ‘SOS’ (SOS)
– Producer of the Year (Non-classical) – Jack Antonoff
– Producer of the Year (Classical) – Alan Morton
– Songwriter of the Year (Non-classical) – Therion Thomas
– Best Comedy Album – Dave Chapelle (What’s in a Name)
– Best African Music Performance – Tyla (Water)
– Pop Duo/Group Performance – SOS, Phoebe Bridgers (Ghost in the Machine)
– Best Musical Theater Album – Sam Like It Hot
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5. When is World Cancer Day observed?
a. 1 February
b. 2 February
c. 3 February
d. 4 February
Answer: d. 4 February
Theme:
‘Close the Care Gap’
– This theme was maintained from 2022 to 2024.
– World Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4th.
– Its purpose is to raise awareness about cancer and to encourage the recognition, prevention, and treatment of cancer.
– It was first observed in the year 2000.
– It was initially celebrated by the Union for International Cancer Control in Paris.
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6. When is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation observed?
a. 3 February
b. 4 February
c. 5 February
d. 6 February
Answer: d. 6 February
– International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed globally on February 6th.
– It is commemorated by the United Nations to eradicate female genital mutilation.
– It was first observed in the year 2003.
– The objective is to foster respect and affection towards women among people.
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7. Which African country’s President Hage Geingob passed away on 4 February 2024?
a. Congo
b. Namibia
c. South Africa
d. Mozambique
Answer: b. Namibia
– A few days before his demise, he was diagnosed with cancer.
– He served as the Prime Minister for the longest period and later became the third President of Namibia, transitioning from an anti-apartheid activist to a politician.
– Presidential and parliamentary elections are held in the Southern African country at the end of the year.
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8. Who became the new President of Namibia?
a. Sara Kuugongelwa
b. Nikki Iyambo
c. Nangolo Mbumba
d. Nahas Angula
Answer: c. Nangolo Mbumba
– He assumed this position on February 4, 2024, following the demise of the incumbent President, Hage Geingob.
Namibia:
– President: H.E. Hage Geingob
– Prime Minister: Hon. Sara Kuugongelwa
– Capital: Windhoek
– Currency: Namibian Dollar
– Population: 2.777 million
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#UP Budget 2024-25#
9. In the budget 2024-25, the Uttar Pradesh government has set a target of spending how many rupees?
a. Rs 5.37 lakh crore
b. Rs 6.46 lakh crore
c. Rs 6.9 lakh crore
d. Rs 7.36 lakh crore
Answer: d. Rs 7.36 lakh crore (7,36,437 crore)
– Uttar Pradesh’s Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presented the budget for the state’s financial year 2024-25 on February 5, 2024.
– The Chief Minister here is Yogi Adityanath.
Budget for 2024-25:
– Budget for the financial year 2024-25: 7.36 lakh crore rupees
– Revised budget for the previous financial year 2023-24: 6.32 lakh crore (compared to the estimated budget of 6.90 lakh crore)
– Difference compared to the previous budget: 1.04 lakh crore more
#Budget Income Target: 7.21 lakh crore
– Revenue Receipts – Taxes and receipts from the center: 6.07 lakh crore (including the state’s own tax receipts: 2.70 lakh crore)
– Capital Receipts – New loans and loan recovery: 1.14 lakh crore
Where the money will come from:
– Own Tax Revenue: 37.1%
– State’s share in Central Taxes: 12.9%
– Assistance Grant from Central Government: 30%
– Public Loans: 15.3%
– Non-tax Revenue: 3.4%
– Public Accounts Receipts: 0.8%
– Loan and Advance Recovery: 0.5%
Budget expenditure target: 7.36 lakh crore
– Revenue Expenditure (Revenue Receipts and Receipts from the center): 5.32 lakh crore
– Capital Expenditure (Development work, lending to people, loan repayment): 2.03 lakh crore (including capital expenditure: 1.55 lakh crore)
Where the money will go:
– Capital Expenditure: 21%
– Government Employee Salaries: 12.8%
– Grants to Aid Receiving Institutions: 11.7%
– Pensions: 11.7%
– Grants from Government: 9%
– Interest: 7.3%
– Subsidies: 3.8%
– Distribution of shares to local bodies: 3.3%
– Loan repayment: 1.3%
– Loan and Advance: 1.3%
– Other Revenue Expenditure: 12.7%
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10. In the budget 2024-25, the Uttar Pradesh government has set the target of the state’s fiscal deficit as what percent of GSDP?
a. 3.46%
b. 4.56%
c. 5.42%
d. 6.41%
Answer: a. 3.46%
– In rupee terms this loss will be Rs 86,530 crore.
Fiscal Deficit = Total Non Debt Expenditure- Total Non Debt Receipts
– Total Non Debt Expenditure means total expenditure without debt (Expenditure)
– Total Non Debt Receipts means Revenue Receipts and Capital Receipts without debt.
– The amount that remains after deducting revenue receipts, recovery of loans and repayment of loans (Total Non Debt Receipts) from the total expenditure is called fiscal deficit.
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11. According to Uttar Pradesh Budget 2024-25, what is the estimated state gross domestic product (GSDP)?
a. 18.84 lakh crore
b. 22.84 lakh crore
c. 24.99 lakh crore
d. 34.84 lakh crore
Answer: c. 24.99 lakh crore
– The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Uttar Pradesh is expected to be Rs 24.99 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25.
– This will be 5.84% more than the previous financial year.
– Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Uttar Pradesh in 2023-24 was Rs 23.61 lakh crore.
– Uttar Pradesh’s contribution to the country’s GDP is more than 9.2%.
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12. How much budget to major departments
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13. Budget allocations for economic projects in Uttar Pradesh (2024-25):
– Expansion of Asia’s largest airport in Jewar: 1150 crore rupees
– Industrial connectivity with Expressways/NH (Lucknow-Agra and Purvanchal): 500 crore rupees
– National Rural Health Mission: 7350 crore rupees
– Establishment of 14 new medical colleges: 964 crore rupees
– Funding for the Ganga Expressway project: 2057 crore 76 lakh rupees
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14. Allocation for schemes:
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15. In which district, during the budget speech, the Finance Minister of UP announced to develop Aero City on the lines of Delhi?
a. Agra
b. Meerut
c. Ayodhya
d. Lucknow
Answer: d. Lucknow
– Uttar Pradesh’s Finance Minister Suresh Khanna announced plans for developing an Aero City in Lucknow, akin to Delhi’s model.
– It will be developed over approximately 1500 acres of land.
– It will feature facilities like a 7-star hotel, parks, and a world-class convention center.
– Aero City aims to provide convenient access for business travelers and tourists who require easy access to air travel.
New initiatives in the budget:
– More than 5 crore people in Uttar Pradesh have been lifted out of poverty.
– The unemployment rate in the state has remained at only 2.4%.
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16. Uttar Pradesh leads in priority sectors:
