Sources for current affairs on 6th March 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint, PIB, All India Radio.
● Unemployment Rate Decrease
– The unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in 2023, according to a report by the National Sample Survey Organization under the Statistics Ministry.
● METHANESAT Launch
– A satellite called METHANESAT, designed to track and measure methane emissions globally, was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California on March 4th.
● Naval Base Upgrade – INS Jatayu
– Naval Detachment Minicoy will be commissioned as INS Jatayu, an upgraded naval base. It will be the second naval base in Lakshadweep, with the first being INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti, commissioned in 2012.
● New District in Arunachal Pradesh – Keyi Panyor
– Keyi Panyor became the 26th district of Arunachal Pradesh. The district, demanded by the Nyishi community, will have its headquarters at Ter Gapin-Sam Sarth.
● Bob Jones Award for Tiger Woods
– Tiger Woods has been selected to receive the Bob Jones Award, the highest honor from the USGA (United States Golf Association). This award recognizes his commitment to sportsmanship and respect for golf’s traditions.
6th March 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. What was the unemployment rate in 2023, according to a report by the National Sample Survey Organization?
A) 3.1%
B) 4.5%
C) 2.8%
D) 5.2%
Answer: A) 3.1%
2. What is the purpose of the METHANESAT satellite launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket?
A) Global weather monitoring
B) Tracking and measuring methane emissions
C) Communication satellite
D) Earthquake prediction
Answer: B) Tracking and measuring methane emissions
3. Which naval base in Lakshadweep was upgraded and commissioned as INS Jatayu?
A) INS Dweeprakshak
B) INS Kavaratti
C) Naval Detachment Minicoy
D) INS Jatayu
Answer: C) Naval Detachment Minicoy
4. Where is the headquarters of the newly formed district Keyi Panyor in Arunachal Pradesh?
A) Itanagar
B) Ter Gapin-Sam Sarth
C) Kavaratti
D) Nyishi
Answer: B) Ter Gapin-Sam Sarth
5. What honor has Tiger Woods been selected to receive by the USGA?
A) Masters Trophy
B) Green Jacket Award
C) Bob Jones Award
D) PGA Championship
Answer: C) Bob Jones Award
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