Sources for current affairs on 4th March 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint, PIB, All India Radio.
1. World Obesity Day (March 4th)
– Acknowledges global awareness about obesity-related issues.
2. Union Health Minister’s Book Launch
– Mansukh Mandaviya launched his first book on India’s self-sufficiency in fertilizer manufacturing.
3. Clean Ganga Mission
– Patanjali Institute receives a second project under the Clean Ganga Mission.
4. Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk
– Multi-role helicopter commissioned on March 6th in the Indian Navy.
5. R Ashwin’s Cricket Milestone
– Cricketer R Ashwin set to play his 100th test match, becoming the 14th Indian and the first Tamil Nadu cricketer to achieve this feat.
6. Pankaj Advani’s Snooker Victory
– Pankaj Advani retains the CCI Snooker Classic Championship.
7. World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (March 4th)
– UNESCO-established day to raise awareness about the importance of engineering for sustainable development.
8. National Safety Day (March 4th)
– The theme for National Safety Day 2024 is “Focus on Safety Leadership for ESG Excellence in achieving sustainable development.”
9. Amit Shah Launches NBCFDC
– Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launches the National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Limited in New Delhi, an umbrella organization for Urban Cooperative Banks.
10. Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister of Pakistan
– PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
11. BPCL’s Partnership with Neeraj Chopra
– Bharat Petroleum Corporation partners with Olympic and World Javelin Champion Neeraj Chopra.
12. Iran’s “Pars 1” Satellite Launch
– Iran launches the “Pars 1” remote sensing and imaging satellite with the assistance of Russia.
4th March 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. On which day is World Obesity Day celebrated?
a) March 1st
b) March 4th
c) March 6th
d) March 8th
Answer: b) March 4th
2. What is the theme for National Safety Day 2024?
a) Sustainable Development for Safety
b) Safety Leadership for ESG Excellence
c) Focus on Industrial Safety
d) Safety for National Progress
Answer: b) Safety Leadership for ESG Excellence
3. Who is set to become the 14th Indian cricketer to feature in 100 test matches?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Rohit Sharma
c) R Ashwin
d) Shikhar Dhawan
Answer: c) R Ashwin
4. Which minister launched the National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NBCFDC)?
a) Union Health Minister
b) Union Cooperation Minister
c) Union Finance Minister
d) Union Home Minister
Answer: b) Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah
5. What is the name of the remote sensing satellite launched by Iran with the help of Russia?
a) Pars 2
b) PersiaSat
c) Pars 1
d) IranView
Answer: c) Pars 1
6. Which Indian company recently announced a partnership with Olympic and World Javelin Champion Neeraj Chopra?
a) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
b) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
c) Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL)
d) Reliance Industries Limited
Answer: c) Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL)
7. What is the focus of the theme for National Safety Day 2024?
a) Industrial Growth and Safety Measures
b) Safety Leadership for ESG Excellence in Sustainable Development
c) National Security and Safety
d) Workplace Safety and Employee Well-being
Answer: b) Safety Leadership for ESG Excellence in Sustainable Development
8. Who has been elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan?
a) Nawaz Sharif
b) Imran Khan
c) Asif Ali Zardari
d) Shehbaz Sharif
Answer: d) Shehbaz Sharif
9. What significant achievement is R Ashwin about to accomplish in cricket?
a) First Indian cricketer to play 150 ODIs
b) First Tamil Nadu cricketer to play 100 test matches
c) First Indian cricketer to score 10,000 runs in T20s
d) First Indian cricketer to captain in 50 test matches
Answer: b) First Tamil Nadu cricketer to play 100 test matches
10. Which day is celebrated globally as World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development?
a) March 1st
b) March 4th
c) March 6th
d) March 8th
Answer: b) March 4th
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