Sources for current affairs on 5th March 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint, PIB, All India Radio.
1. Delhi Budget Announcement
– The Delhi government has announced a monthly financial support of Rs 1000 for women over 18.
2. Political Development in Pakistan
– Shehbaz Sharif has been sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for his second term.
3. China-Maldives Military Assistance and Deals
– China has provided free military assistance to the Maldives and signed various agreements with the country.
4. Abortion as a Constitutional Right in France
– France has declared abortion as a constitutional right, signifying a significant legal development.
5. Moody’s Growth Forecast for FY 24
– Moody’s has raised its growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024 to 6.8%.
6. Indian Shuttler B Sai Praneeth’s Retirement
– B Sai Praneeth, the Indian badminton player, has announced his retirement from international badminton.
7. Launch of ADITI Scheme by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
– Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme to promote innovations in critical and strategic defense technologies.
8. Inauguration of India’s 1st Green Hydrogen Plant
– Union Minister for Steel and Civil Aviation, Sh. Jyotiraditya Scindia, virtually inaugurated India’s first Green Hydrogen Plant in the Stainless Steel Sector located at Jindal Stainless Limited, Hisar.
9. Supreme Court Verdict on Immunity for MPs & MLAs
– The Supreme Court, in a historic verdict, has stated that there is no immunity for Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) who take bribes for votes.
5th March 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. What monthly financial support has the Delhi government announced for women over 18 in the recent budget?
A) Rs 500
B) Rs 750
C) Rs 1000
D) Rs 1500
Answer: C) Rs 1000
2. Who was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for the second term?
A) Imran Khan
B) Nawaz Sharif
C) Asif Ali Zardari
D) Shehbaz Sharif
Answer: D) Shehbaz Sharif
3. Which country has provided free military assistance to the Maldives and signed various deals?
A) India
B) China
C) USA
D) Russia
Answer: B) China
4. In which country is abortion now recognized as a constitutional right?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Canada
D) Australia
Answer: B) France
5. What is the revised growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024, according to Moody’s?
A) 5.5%
B) 6.0%
C) 6.8%
D) 7.2%
Answer: C) 6.8%
6. Which Indian badminton player recently announced their retirement from international badminton?
A) P. V. Sindhu
B) Kidambi Srikanth
C) Saina Nehwal
D) B Sai Praneeth
Answer: D) B Sai Praneeth
7. What does ADITI stand for in the scheme launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh?
A) Advancing Defence Innovation Through iDEX
B) Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX
C) Advanced Defense Integration Technology Initiative
D) Association for Defence Innovation and Technology Integration
Answer: B) Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI)
8. Where was India’s 1st Green Hydrogen Plant in the Stainless Steel Sector inaugurated?
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hisar
Answer: D) Hisar
9. What did the Supreme Court declare in a recent historical verdict regarding MPs and MLAs?
A) Immunity for all
B) No immunity for corruption
C) Immunity for non-corruption charges
D) No immunity for those taking bribes for votes
Answer: D) No immunity for those taking bribes for votes