Sources for current affairs on 8th March 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint, PIB, All India Radio.
1. Sweden and NATO
– Sweden joined NATO as the 32nd member, a significant move in global politics.
2. SBI Women Brand Ambassador
– Smriti Mandhana is the women’s brand ambassador for the State Bank of India (SBI).
3. International Women’s Day
– March 8th is celebrated as International Women’s Day globally.
4. Bakshi Stadium in Jammu and Kashmir
– Bakshi Stadium is located in Jammu and Kashmir, specifically in Srinagar.
5. PM’s Tourism Campaigns
– The Prime Minister launched campaigns like “Chalo India Global Diaspora Campaign” and “Dekho Apna Desh People’s Choice 2024” to promote tourism and engage citizens.
6. Novo Nordisk and Wegovy
– Novo Nordisk, maker of the weight drug Wegovy, surpassed Tesla’s valuation, indicating the pharmaceutical industry’s significance.
7. ECB President Christine Lagarde
– Christine Lagarde served as the President of the European Central Bank (ECB).
8. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
– Kristalina Georgieva is the current Managing Director and Chairwoman of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
9. NAMASTE Scheme
– The NAMASTE Scheme focuses on ensuring safety and dignity for workers cleaning sewer lines and septic tanks.
10. Panama and International Solar Alliance (ISA)
– Panama ratified the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and became the 97th member nation, showing a global commitment to solar energy.
8th March 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. Which country recently became the 32nd member of NATO?
– a) Switzerland
– b) Sweden
– c) Norway
– d) Spain
Answer: b) Sweden
2. Who is the women’s brand ambassador for the State Bank of India (SBI)?
– a) P.V. Sindhu
– b) Smriti Mandhana
– c) Deepika Padukone
– d) Mary Kom
Answer: b) Smriti Mandhana
3. Which day is celebrated as International Women’s Day?
– a) March 1st
– b) February 14th
– c) August 15th
– d) March 8th
Answer: d) March 8th
4. Where is Bakshi Stadium located?
– a) Maharashtra
– b) Jammu and Kashmir
– c) Kerala
– d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Jammu and Kashmir
5. What are the names of the campaigns launched by the Prime Minister to promote tourism?
– a) Explore India and Go Global
– b) Chalo India Global Diaspora Campaign and Dekho Apna Desh People’s Choice 2024
– c) Travel India Initiative and My Country, My Pride
– d) World Tour India and Discover Desh
Answer: b) Chalo India Global Diaspora Campaign and Dekho Apna Desh People’s Choice 2024
6. Which pharmaceutical company surpassed Tesla’s valuation and is the maker of the weight drug Wegovy?
– a) Pfizer
– b) Novartis
– c) Novo Nordisk
– d) Johnson & Johnson
Answer: c) Novo Nordisk
7. Who was the President of the European Central Bank (ECB)?
– a) Angela Merkel
– b) Mario Draghi
– c) Christine Lagarde
– d) Emmanuel Macron
Answer: c) Christine Lagarde
8. Who is the current Managing Director and Chairwoman of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
– a) Christine Lagarde
– b) Janet Yellen
– c) Angela Merkel
– d) Kristalina Georgieva
Answer: d) Kristalina Georgieva
9. Which scheme focuses on ensuring safety and dignity for workers cleaning sewer lines and septic tanks?
– a) CLEAN India
– b) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
– c) NAMASTE Scheme
– d) Hygiene for All Initiative
Answer: c) NAMASTE Scheme
10. Which country recently ratified the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and became the 97th member nation?
– a) India
– b) Brazil
– c) Panama
– d) South Africa
Answer: c) Panama