Sources for current affairs on 21th March 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint, PIB, All India Radio.
1. Karnataka Gig Workers Law:
– Karnataka plans new legislation for gig workers’ welfare.
– Second state in India after Rajasthan to propose such a law.
2. Japan Interest Rate Change:
– Bank of Japan ends negative interest rate policy.
– Raises key interest rates, shifting from previous policy.
3. Fact Check Unit Notification:
– Union Ministry sets up a Fact Check Unit (FCU) under IT Rules of 2021.
– Monitors online content, especially ‘fake news’ related to the government.
4. GRID-INDIA Milestone:
– GRID-INDIA becomes Miniratna Category-I CPSE.
– Significant achievement in its operations.
5. Pankaj Advani’s Hall of Fame Induction:
– Pankaj Advani inducted into the Hall of Fame at World Billiards Museum.
– Recognizes his exceptional career in billiards.
6. International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
– Observed on March 21, 2024.
– Highlights global efforts against racial discrimination.
7. Global Happiness Index:
– India ranked 126th out of 143 nations.
– Finland ranked the world’s happiest country according to the index.
21th March 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. What significant move did the Karnataka government announce for gig workers?
a) Implemented a tax reduction scheme
b) Proposed new legislation for gig workers’ welfare
c) Launched a skill development program
d) Established a gig workers’ union
Answer: b) Proposed new legislation for gig workers’ welfare
2. What prompted Japan to change its interest rate policy?
a) Economic recession
b) Increased inflation
c) Bank of Japan’s decision
d) Negative impact on exports
Answer: c) Bank of Japan’s decision
3. What is the main purpose of the Fact Check Unit (FCU) established by the Union Ministry?
a) Monitoring cybercrime
b) Identifying ‘fake news’ related to the government
c) Promoting digital literacy
d) Conducting cybersecurity drills
Answer: b) Identifying ‘fake news’ related to the government
4. What achievement did GRID-INDIA recently reach?
a) Privatization
b) Obtaining ISO certification
c) Becoming a Miniratna Category-I CPSE
d) Expanding operations internationally
Answer: c) Becoming a Miniratna Category-I CPSE
5. Where was Pankaj Advani inducted into the Hall of Fame?
a) New York City, USA
b) Shangrao City, China
c) London, UK
d) Paris, France
Answer: b) Shangrao City, China
6. When is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination observed?
a) March 21
b) April 1
c) May 5
d) June 10
Answer: a) March 21
7. According to the Global Happiness Index, which country ranked as the world’s happiest?
a) India
b) Finland
c) United States
d) Switzerland
Answer: b) Finland