Lionel Messi once again bags The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award

  • Lionel Messi won The Best FIFA Men’s Player award at the FIFA Football Awards ceremony in London.
  • Messi secured the award for the 3rd time in the last 4 years.
  • Aitana Bonmati, the Spain and Barcelona striker, received the Best FIFA Women’s Player Award.
  • Pep Guardiola, the coach of Manchester City, was named the Best Men’s Manager.
  • Sarina Wiegman, the England coach, won the Best Woman Coach award for the fourth time.
  • Ederson, the Manchester City goalkeeper, was honored with the Best Men’s Goalkeeper award.
  • Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for Manchester United and England, won the Women’s Goalkeeper award.

Q: Who won The Best FIFA Men’s Player award at the FIFA Football Awards ceremony in January 2024?

a) Kylian Mbappe
b) Erling Haaland
c) Lionel Messi
d) Aitana Bonmati

Ans : c) Lionel Messi

Q: Which female football player received the Best FIFA Women’s Player Award at the Award ceremony in January 2024?

a) Mary Earps
b) Aitana Bonmati
c) Sarina Wiegman
d) Kylian Mbappe

Ans: b) Aitana Bonmati

Around 25 crore people have lifted themselves out of poverty in the last nine years : NITI Aayog

  1. According to NITI Aayog, nearly 25 crore people in India have lifted themselves out of poverty in the last nine years.
  2. The discussion paper released by NITI Aayog on 16 January 2024, focuses on Multidimensional Poverty in India from 2005 to 2006, analyzing the decline in poverty rates across various dimensions.
  3. The poverty rate has decreased from over 29 percent to around 11 percent in the mentioned nine-year period.
  4. Uttar Pradesh has witnessed the most significant reduction in poverty among Indian states, with nearly 6 crore people escaping poverty in the last nine years.
  5. Other states showing notable declines in poverty include Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
  6. NITI Aayog predicts that India will achieve single-digit poverty rates this year, marking a substantial accomplishment given that over 50 percent of the population was in poverty around 2005.
  7. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of halving multidimensional poverty by 2030 is expected to be achieved by India much sooner than the set deadline.
  8. NITI Aayog CEO, B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, emphasized that reducing absolute poverty by half in 8 to 9 years is a remarkable achievement that will showcase India’s progress towards its SDG goals to the world.

Q: What is the reported decline in poverty rate in India over the last nine years according to NITI Aayog?

a) 27 percent to around 9 percent
b) 25 percent to around 17 percent
c) 29 percent to around 11 percent
d) 20 percent to around 15 percent

Answer: 29 percent to around 11 percent

Q: Who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog in India?

a) Narendra Modi
b) Amitabh Kant
c) Arvind Panagariya
d) B.V.R. Subrahmanyam

Answer: d) B.V.R. Subrahmanyam

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 16 January 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 16 January 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 16 January 2024

Q: What is the significance of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan, and Magh Bihu festivals?
a) End of summer
b) Onset of monsoon
c) End of winter and onset of longer days
d) Celebration of spring

Answer
Ans : c) End of winter and onset of longer days
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Q: When does the Pran Pratishtha program for Ram Lala Virajman at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex begin?
a) January 21, 2024
b) January 16, 2024
c) January 22, 2024
d) January 15, 2024

Answer
Ans : c) January 22, 2024
Detail News

Q: Where is the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum taking place?
a) New York, USA
b) Paris, France
c) Davos, Switzerland
d) Tokyo, Japan

Answer
Ans : c) Davos, Switzerland
Detail News

Q: What is the theme of the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum?
a) Global Challenges
b) Rebuilding Trust
c) Technological Advancements
d) Economic Prosperity

Answer
Ans : b) Rebuilding Trust
Detail News

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54th World Economic Forum Summit Begins in Davos, Switzerland

  • The 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum has commenced in Davos, Switzerland on 15 January 2024.
  • The theme of the conference is “Rebuilding Trust,” focusing on exploring opportunities presented by new technologies and their impact on decision-making and global partnerships.
  • Discussions will cover climate change, artificial intelligence threats, economic issues, cooperation amid geopolitical fragmentation, and global challenges.
  • Ongoing conflicts like the Ukraine War and Israel-Hamas war are part of the agenda.
  • Union Ministers Smriti Irani, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Hardeep Singh Puri, along with three Indian Chief Ministers and over a hundred CEOs, will represent India at the 5-day event.
  • RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das and Ministers from Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana are also part of the Indian delegation.

Q: Where is the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum taking place?

a) New York, USA
b) Paris, France
c) Davos, Switzerland
d) Tokyo, Japan

Ans : c) Davos, Switzerland

Q: What is the theme of the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum?

a) Global Challenges
b) Rebuilding Trust
c) Technological Advancements
d) Economic Prosperity

Ans : b) Rebuilding Trust

Rituals Begins for Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lala Virajman Ahead of January 22 Consecration

  • Pran Pratishtha program for Ram Lala Virajman at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex begins on January 16, 2024.
  • The program continues until January 21, with the consecration ceremony scheduled for January 22.
  • The consecration event will have the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other dignitaries.
  • The program starts at 12:20 and concludes by 1:00 pm on January 22.
  • Over 150 traditions, sects, saints, religious leaders, and distinguished dignitaries will be present during the ceremony.
  • The Pran Pratishtha ritual will be supervised by Laxmikant Dixit of Varanasi and performed during the Abhijeet Nakshatra.
  • The idol of Ramlala, weighing 150 to 200 kg, will undergo rituals involving water, fruits, and other offerings before the Prana Pratistha.

Q: When does the Pran Pratishtha program for Ram Lala Virajman at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex begin?

a) January 21, 2024
b) January 16, 2024
c) January 22, 2024
d) January 15, 2024

Ans : c) January 22, 2024

Festivals of harvest – Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Magh Bihu celebrated in different parts of the country

Festivals of harvest – Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan, and Magh Bihu were celebrated in different parts of the country on 15 July 2024. These festivals mark the end of winter and the onset of longer days. These festivals are celebrated with cultural diversity, featuring traditions like kite flying, bonfires, and delightful feasts across the country.

In Tamil Nadu, Thai Pongal, as it is called is the beginning of the Tamil month Thai, which is celebrated by Tamils living all over the World. The season is celebrated for three days. Today the people offer their harvest to the Sun in the morning.

Q: What is the significance of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan, and Magh Bihu festivals?

a) End of summer
b) Onset of monsoon
c) End of winter and onset of longer days
d) Celebration of spring

Ans : c) End of winter and onset of longer days

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 07 January to 13 January 2024

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 07 January to 13 January 2024 for competitive exams.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 07 January to 13 January 2024

Q: What is the name of India’s longest bridge ?
A. Rajiv Gandhi Setu
B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu
C. Indira Gandhi Bridge
D. Sardar Patel Crossing

Answer
Ans : B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu
Detail News

Q: What is the primary capability of the AKASH-NG missile system?
A. Submarine warfare
B. Anti-tank warfare
C. Interception of high-speed, agile aerial threats
D. Long-range artillery attacks

Answer
C. Interception of high-speed, agile aerial threats
Detail News

Q: Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, is located in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Odisha
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Gujarat

Answer
Ans : B. Odisha
Detail News

Q: Who will present the Interim Budget during the session?
a. President Droupadi Murmu
b. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
c. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
d. Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla

Answer
Ans : c. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Detail News

Q: Why is National Youth Day celebrated annually?
a. To honor the Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b. To commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda
c. To celebrate the ideals of Swami Dayananda Saraswathi
d. To commemorate the birthday of Bhagat Singh

Answer
Ans : b. To commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda
Detail News

Q: Which terrorist group captured a United Nations helicopter in Somalia in January 2024?
a. Taliban
b. Al-Shabab
c. ISIS
d. Boko Haram

Answer
answer: b. Al-Shabab
Detail News

Q: Why is World Hindi Day commemorated on 10 January every year?
a. To celebrate Hindi literature
b. To promote Hindi language abroad
c. To honor Hindi poets
d. To recognize Hindi culture

Answer
Ans : b. To promote Hindi language abroad
Detail News

Q: Who participated as the Chief Guest in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024?
a. President of the Nepal
b. President of the United States
c. Prime Minister of Israel
d. President of the United Arab Emirates

Answer
Ans : President of the United Arab Emirates
Detail News

Q: What is the primary goal of NASA’s Artemis program?
a. Sending humans to Mars
b. Sending humans back to the moon
c. Exploring asteroids
d. Establishing a space station on Mars

Answer
Ans : b. Sending humans to the moon
Detail News

Q: Presidents from which two countries were present at the inauguration of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show?
a. Mozambique and Maldives
b. Mozambique and Timor Leste
c. Mozambique and UAE
d. Germany and UAE

Answer
Ans : b. Mozambique and Timor Leste
Detail News

Q: At what age does Gabriel Attal become the youngest Prime Minister in modern French history?
a. 30
b. 34
c. 37
d. 40

Answer
Ans : b. 34
Detail News

Q: Who is elected as Bangladesh’s prime minister for the fourth consecutive term?
a. Mohammed Shahabuddin
b. Sheikh Hasina
c. Nawab Sharif
d. Mohamed Asif

Answer
Ans : b. Sheikh Hasina
Detail News

Q: Where is the KG-DWN-98/2 block located, where the ONGC starts oil production from Cluster-2 project in January 2024 ?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Indian Ocean
d) Andaman Sea

Answer
Answer: b) Bay of Bengal
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Q: In which event did Varun Tomar win a gold medal to secure an Olympic quota place?
a. Men’s 10m Air Rifle
b. Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
c. Men’s 50m Pistol
d. Men’s 10m Air Pistol

Answer
Answer: d. Men’s 10m Air Pistol
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Q: In which event did Esha Singh win a gold medal to secure an Olympic quota place?
a. Women’s 10m Air Rifle
b. Women’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
c. Women’s 50m Pistol
d. Women’s 10m Air Pistol

Answer
Answer: d. Women’s 10m Air Pistol
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Q: What was the cause of the nosedive in India-Maldives relations in December 2023?
a. Trade disputes
b. Disparaging remarks about PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep
c. Military conflicts
d. Economic sanctions

Answer
Ans : b. Disparaging remarks about PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep
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Q: Which institute has initiated the country’s first smart lab in its OPD block?
a. PGI Chandigarh
b. AIIMS New Delhi
c. Apollo Hospitals
d. Fortis Healthcare

Answer
Ans : b. AIIMS New Delhi
Detail News

Q: How many languages did Suchetha Satish sing in during the record-setting concert in Dubai?
a. 100 languages
b. 120 languages
c. 140 languages
d. 160 languages

Answer
Ans : c. 140 languages
Detail News

Q: What is the Lagrangian Point (L1) ?
a. A point where two spacecraft collide
b. A point where gravitational forces reach equilibrium between Earth and the Moon
c. A point where gravitational forces reach equilibrium between Earth and the Sun
d. A point in space where there is no gravitational force

Answer
Ans : c. A point where gravitational forces reach equilibrium between Earth and the Sun
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Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 14 & 15 January 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 14 & 15 January 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 14 & 15 January 2024

Q: Who were the Indian players in the men’s doubles final at the Malaysia Open Super 1000?
A) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Srikant Kidambi
B) Chirag Shetty and Lakshya Sen
C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
D) Srikant Kidambi and Lakshya Sen

Answer
Ans : C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
Detail News

Q: Who succeeded Queen Margrethe II as the new King of Denmark on January 14, 2024?
A) Crown Prince Christian
B) Prince Frederik X
C) King Christian IX
D) Prince Mette Frederiksen

Answer
Ans : B) Prince Frederik X
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Q: Who are the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN)?
A) Urban population
B) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
C) General category citizens
D) Women entrepreneurs

Answer
Ans : B) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
Detail News

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PM Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan : First installment to one lakh beneficiaries release

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the first installment to one lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin on January 15, 2024, under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN).

  • The PM-JANMAN initiative was launched in November of the previous year for the socio-economic welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
  • The initiative, with a budget of around 24,000 crore rupees, focuses on 11 critical interventions through nine Ministries.
  • PM-JANMAN aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of PVTGs by providing basic facilities such as safe housing, clean drinking water, improved access to education, health and nutrition, electricity, road and telecom connectivity, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Q: Who are the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN)?

  • A) Urban population
  • B) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
  • C) General category citizens
  • D) Women entrepreneurs

Ans : B) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

Crown Prince Frederik X becomes the new King of Denmark

  • Crown Prince Frederik X became the new King of Denmark on January 14, 2024.
  • He succeeded his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who formally abdicated after 52 years as the monarch.
  • Tens of thousands of Danes gathered in Copenhagen to witness the historic succession in freezing temperatures.
  • Queen Margrethe II, at 83 years old, is the first Danish monarch to voluntarily relinquish the throne in nearly 900 years.
  • The abdication was formalized when Queen Margrethe signed the declaration during a meeting of the Council of State at Parliament at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
  • The new King, his Australian-born wife Mary (now Queen Consort), and their 18-year-old eldest son, Crown Prince Christian, were present at the meeting.
  • Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen proclaimed 55-year-old Frederik as the new king from the balcony of the Palace.
  • Queen Consort Mary, an Australian-born commoner, is the first commoner to become Queen of Denmark.

Q: Who succeeded Queen Margrethe II as the new King of Denmark on January 14, 2024?

  • A) Crown Prince Christian
  • B) Prince Frederik X
  • C) King Christian IX
  • D) Prince Mette Frederiksen

Ans : B) Prince Frederik X

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lose in the men’s doubles final at the Malaysia Open Super 1000

  • Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty faced a narrow loss in the men’s doubles final at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 on 14 January 2024.
  • The opponents in the final were the world No. 1 Chinese pair, Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang.
  • The final score was 21-9, 18-21, 17-21 in favor of Liang and Wang.
  • Both pairs displayed exquisite strokeplay during the summit clash.

Q: Who were the Indian players in the men’s doubles final at the Malaysia Open Super 1000?

  • A) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Srikant Kidambi
  • B) Chirag Shetty and Lakshya Sen
  • C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
  • D) Srikant Kidambi and Lakshya Sen

Ans : C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Weekly Current Affairs PDF 07 January to 13 January 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 07 January to 13 January 2024 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

Economy Current Affairs

  • ONGC starts oil production from its Cluster-2 project in Krishna Godavari basin in Bay of Bengal

Environment Current Affairs.

  • Suchetha Satish sets new world record for singing in most languages during single concert

Important Days Current Affairs

  • National Youth Day ; National Youth Festival at Nashik
  • World Hindi Day : January 10

International Current Affairs

  • A United Nations helicopter captured by al-Shabab fighters in Somalia.
  • Sheikh Hasina to take the oath as Bangladesh’s prime minister for the fourth consecutive term
  • Gabriel Attal Appointed as France’s New Prime Minister
  • India and Maldives controversy : three Maldivian ministers comments about Modi

National Current Affairs.

  • DRDO conducts successful flight-test of New Generation AKASH missile from Chandipur.
  • India’s longest bridge, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu,
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show
  • Country’s first smart lab starts in OPD block of AIIMS New Delhi to provide test facilities under one roof 

Polity Current Affairs.

  • Budget Session of Parliament from 31st January to 9th February 2024.

Science and Technology Current Affairs.

  • NASA Postponed Artemis Moon Missions, which aims to send humans to the moon.
  • ISRO’s Aditya-L1 successfully placed in a halo orbit around L1 point.

Sports Current Affairs.

  • Indian shooters Varun Tomar and Esha Singh bag Paris Olympic quotas after winning gold medals at Asian Qualifiers in Indonesia.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 07 January to 13 January 2024

PDF : Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
Period : 07 January to 13 January 2024
Medium : English
PDF Pages : 21

Current Affairs PDF (English) : 07 January to 13 January 2024

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 13 January 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 13 January 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 13 January 2024

Q: What is the name of India’s longest bridge ?
A. Rajiv Gandhi Setu
B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu
C. Indira Gandhi Bridge
D. Sardar Patel Crossing

Answer
Ans : B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu
Detail News

Q: What is the primary capability of the AKASH-NG missile system?
A. Submarine warfare
B. Anti-tank warfare
C. Interception of high-speed, agile aerial threats
D. Long-range artillery attacks

Answer
C. Interception of high-speed, agile aerial threats
Detail News

Q: Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, is located in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Odisha
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Gujarat

Answer
Ans : B. Odisha
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 13 January 2024 in Hindi Click Here

DRDO conducts successful flight-test of New Generation AKASH missile from Chandipur

  • DRDO conducts successful flight-test of New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile on January 12, 2024, at ITR Chandipur.
  • Test targets high-speed unmanned aerial target at very low altitude was successfully intercepted and destroyed during the flight test.
  • Validation of complete AKASH-NG weapon system, including missile, Radio Frequency Seeker, Launcher, Multi-Function Radar, and Command, Control, and Communication system.
  • AKASH-NG is a state-of-the-art missile system capable of intercepting high-speed, agile aerial threats.
  • Successful flight test opens the way for user trials of the AKASH-NG system.
  • Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh commends DRDO, IAF, PSUs, and Industry for the successful test.
  • Development of AKASH-NG system expected to enhance the country’s air defence capabilities.

Q: What is the primary capability of the AKASH-NG missile system?

  • A. Submarine warfare
  • B. Anti-tank warfare
  • C. Interception of high-speed, agile aerial threats
  • D. Long-range artillery attacks

Ans : C. Interception of high-speed, agile aerial threats

Q: Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, is located in which state?

A. Maharashtra
B. Odisha
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Gujarat

Ans : B. Odisha

India’s longest bridge, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu,

  • PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s longest bridge, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, on January 12, 2024.
  • The 21.8 km bridge is the longest sea bridge in India and a significant infrastructure project for Mumbai.
  • The 6-lane bridge, 16.5 km over the sea and 5.5 km over land, is the longest sea and overall bridge in India.
  • Dignitaries present at the inauguration included Governor Ramesh Bais, CM Eknath Shinde, and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar.
  • PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Atal Setu in December 2016.
  • Atal Setu aims to enhance connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, reducing travel time between Sewri and Nhava Sheva from 2 hours to 20 minutes.
  • It shortens routes from Mumbai to Pune, Goa, and South India, improving connectivity to Mumbai and Navi Mumbai International Airports, Mumbai Port, and Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
  • Executed by MMRDA on an EPC basis with a total cost of over Rs 17,840 crore; Japan International Cooperation Agency provided a loan of approximately 30,755 million yen.

Q: What is the name of India’s longest bridge ?

  • A. Rajiv Gandhi Setu
  • B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu
  • C. Indira Gandhi Bridge
  • D. Sardar Patel Crossing

Ans : B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 12 January 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 12 January 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 12 January 2024

Q: Who will present the Interim Budget during the session?
a. President Droupadi Murmu
b. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
c. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
d. Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla

Answer
Ans : c. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Detail News

Q: Why is National Youth Day celebrated annually?
a. To honor the Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b. To commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda
c. To celebrate the ideals of Swami Dayananda Saraswathi
d. To commemorate the birthday of Bhagat Singh

Answer
Ans : b. To commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda
Detail News

Q: Which terrorist group captured a United Nations helicopter in Somalia in January 2024?
a. Taliban
b. Al-Shabab
c. ISIS
d. Boko Haram

Answer
answer: b. Al-Shabab
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 12 January 2024 in Hindi Click Here

A United Nations helicopter captured by al-Shabab fighters in Somalia

  1. A United Nations helicopter was captured by al-Shabab fighters in Somalia on January 10, 2024.
  2. The helicopter experienced a technical glitch, prompting it to land close to Gadoon village in the Galgaduud region.
  3. The helicopter took off from the city of Beledweyne, and there were nine passengers on board, including military personnel and a third-party contractor.
  4. Al-Shabab, an al-Qaeda affiliate, has been attempting to overthrow the Somali government since 2006 to establish its rule.
  5. The group primarily operates in the center and south of Somalia, with thousands of fighters.

Q: Which terrorist group captured a United Nations helicopter in Somalia in January 2024?

a. Taliban
b. Al-Shabab
c. ISIS
d. Boko Haram

answer: b. Al-Shabab

National Youth Day ; National Youth Festival at Nashik

National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12th each year to commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, a key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. Swami Vivekananda was a dynamic and influential spiritual leader, philosopher, and a prominent disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 27th National Youth Festival at Nashik in Maharashtra on 12 Jan 2024. National Youth Day is celebrated every year to honour the ideals and thoughts of Swami Vivekananda.

Q: Why is National Youth Day celebrated annually?

a. To honor the Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b. To commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda
c. To celebrate the ideals of Swami Dayananda Saraswathi
d. To commemorate the birthday of Bhagat Singh

Ans : b. To commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda

Budget Session of Parliament from 31st January to 9th February 2024

  1. The Budget Session of Parliament begins on the 31st January 2024.
  2. The session will extend until the 9th February 2024.
  3. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Interim Budget on the 1st of February.
  4. The session will commence with an address by President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

Q: Who will present the Interim Budget during the session?

a. President Droupadi Murmu
b. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
c. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
d. Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla

Ans : c. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 11 January 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 11 January 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 11 January 2024

Q: Why is World Hindi Day commemorated on 10 January every year?
a. To celebrate Hindi literature
b. To promote Hindi language abroad
c. To honor Hindi poets
d. To recognize Hindi culture

Answer
Ans : b. To promote Hindi language abroad
Detail News

Q: Who participated as the Chief Guest in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024?
a. President of the Nepal
b. President of the United States
c. Prime Minister of Israel
d. President of the United Arab Emirates

Answer
Ans : President of the United Arab Emirates
Detail News

Q: What is the primary goal of NASA’s Artemis program?
a. Sending humans to Mars
b. Sending humans back to the moon
c. Exploring asteroids
d. Establishing a space station on Mars

Answer
Ans : b. Sending humans to the moon
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 11 January 2024 in Hindi Click Here

NASA Postponed Artemis Moon Missions, which aims to send humans to the moon.

  • NASA has postponed its plans for the Artemis program, which aims to send humans to the moon.
  • The Artemis III mission, intended to land four astronauts near the lunar south pole, will be delayed until September 2026.
  • Artemis II, a 10-day mission to send a crew around the moon to test life support systems, will also be pushed back to September 2025.
  • NASA cited development challenges associated with the program as the reason for the delays.
  • The Artemis III mission aims to have astronauts walking on the lunar surface for the first time in half a century.
  • The postponement was announced shortly after a Pittsburgh company abandoned its attempt to land a spacecraft on the moon due to a mission-ending fuel leak.
  • The Astrobotic Technology’s Peregrine lander, launched as part of NASA’s commercial lunar program, was supposed to serve as a scout for astronauts.

Q: What is the primary goal of NASA’s Artemis program?

a. Sending humans to Mars
b. Sending humans back to the moon
c. Exploring asteroids
d. Establishing a space station on Mars

Ans : b. Sending humans to the moon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of the ‘Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 on January 10, 2024, at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.
  • President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, participated as the Chief Guest, symbolizing deepening ties between India and the UAE.
  • India-UAE partnership was highlighted, particularly in the renewable energy sector, innovative healthcare, and substantial investments in India’s port infrastructure.
  • The theme of this year’s summit is ‘Gateway to the Future,’ focusing on shared efforts for a bright 21st-century future.

Q: Who participated as the Chief Guest in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024?

a. President of the Nepal
b. President of the United States
c. Prime Minister of Israel
d. President of the United Arab Emirates

Ans : President of the United Arab Emirates

World Hindi Day : January 10

  • World Hindi Day (Vishwa Hindi Divas) was observed on January 10, 2024.
  • The day is commemorated annually with the goal of promoting the use of the Hindi language globally.
  • The First World Hindi Conference took place in Nagpur in 2006 on this day, with the aim of promoting the language worldwide.
  • Since the inaugural conference in 2006, January 10th is observed every year as World Hindi Day.
  • The occasion serves as a dedicated effort to encourage the use and appreciation of the Hindi language on an international scale.

Q: Why is World Hindi Day commemorated on 10 January every year?

a. To celebrate Hindi literature
b. To promote Hindi language abroad
c. To honor Hindi poets
d. To recognize Hindi culture

Ans : b. To promote Hindi language abroad

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 10 January 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 10 January 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 10 January 2024

Q: Presidents from which two countries were present at the inauguration of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show?
a. Mozambique and Maldives
b. Mozambique and Timor Leste
c. Mozambique and UAE
d. Germany and UAE

Answer
Ans : b. Mozambique and Timor Leste
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Q: At what age does Gabriel Attal become the youngest Prime Minister in modern French history?
a. 30
b. 34
c. 37
d. 40

Answer
Ans : b. 34
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Q: Who is elected as Bangladesh’s prime minister for the fourth consecutive term?
a. Mohammed Shahabuddin
b. Sheikh Hasina
c. Nawab Sharif
d. Mohamed Asif

Answer
Ans : b. Sheikh Hasina
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Daily Current Affairs : 10 January 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Sheikh Hasina to take the oath as Bangladesh’s prime minister for the fourth consecutive term.

  • Sheikh Hasina, the President of the Awami League, is set to take the oath as Bangladesh’s prime minister for the fourth consecutive term.
  • The oath-taking ceremony will take place at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban in Dhaka on Thursday.
  • President Mohammed Shahabuddin will administer the oath not only to the prime minister but also to other members of the upcoming cabinet during the ceremony.
  • The elected members of the 12th parliament are scheduled to take their oath on Wednesday.
  • The Election Commission of Bangladesh published a gazette notification on January 9, providing details of the results of the 12th National Elections.
  • In the elections, which occurred on January 7, the Awami League-led alliance secured a landslide victory, winning 225 seats. The Awami League alone secured 222 seats in the 12th National Elections.

Q: Who is elected as Bangladesh’s prime minister for the fourth consecutive term?

a. Mohammed Shahabuddin
b. Sheikh Hasina
c. Nawab Sharif
d. Mohamed Asif

Ans : b. Sheikh Hasina

Gabriel Attal Appointed as France’s New Prime Minister

  • Gabriel Attal is appointed as the next Prime Minister of France as part of Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to revitalize his presidency.
  • Currently serving as the education minister, Attal takes on the role of Prime Minister.
  • At the age of 34, Gabriel Attal becomes the youngest Prime Minister in modern French history.
  • This surpasses the previous record held by Socialist Laurent Fabius, who was 37 when appointed by François Mitterrand in 1984.
  • Gabriel Attal replaces Élisabeth Borne, who resigned from the position after a 20-month tenure.

Q: At what age does Gabriel Attal become the youngest Prime Minister in modern French history?

a. 30
b. 34
c. 37
d. 40

Ans : b. 34

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show on 9 Jan 2024 in Gandhinagar.
  • The event was attended by the President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi, President of Timor Leste José Ramos-Horta, and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel.
  • PM Modi is set to inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar on 10 Jan 2024.
  • The Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show, covering an area of two lakh square meters, is India’s largest-ever Global Trade Show.
  • 100 countries are participating as visiting countries, and 33 countries are joining as partners in the five-day trade show.
  • Over 1,000 exhibitors from 20 countries, including Australia, South Korea, Singapore, UAE, UK, Germany, and Norway, are present.
  • The trade show focuses on emerging sectors such as electric vehicles, green hydrogen, renewable energy, semiconductors, and cybersecurity.

Q: Presidents from which two countries were present at the inauguration of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show?

a. Mozambique and Maldives
b. Mozambique and Timor Leste
c. Mozambique and UAE
d. Germany and UAE

Ans : b. Mozambique and Timor Leste

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 01 January to 06 January 2024

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 01 January to 06 January 2024 for competitive exams.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 01 January to 06 January 2024

Q: Which elite commando unit conducted the operation to rescue the hijacked cargo ship near the coast of Somalia?
a. Navy Seals
b. MARCOS
c. SAS (Special Air Service)
d. GIGN (National Gendarmerie Intervention Group)

Answer
Ans : b. MARCOS
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Q: When will the 2024 T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup be held in the West Indies and the United States?
a. June 1 to June 15, 2024
b. June 1 to June 29, 2024
c. July 1 to July 15, 2024
d. July 1 to July 29, 2024

Answer
Ans : b. June 1 to June 29, 2024
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Q: Who assumed the position of Secretary General of BIMSTEC in January 2024?
a. Mani Sankar Ayer
b. Indra Mani Pandey
c. Lal Mani Tripathi
d. Mukesh Yadav

Answer
Ans : b. Indra Mani Pandey
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Q: What is PRERANA, recently launched by the Government?
a. A new sports activity program
b. An experiential learning program
c. A scholarship initiative
d. A government employment scheme

Answer
b. An experiential learning program
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Q: What is the main focus of PRERANA?
a. Academic research
b. Developing leadership qualities in students
c. Sports training for students
d. Providing financial aid to students

Answer
b. Developing leadership qualities in students
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Q: Which company received the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar for Encouragement to Sports through Corporate Social Responsibility?
a. Indian Railway
b. Odisha Mining Corporate Limited
c. Sports Control Boards
d. Power Grid India Ltd

Answer
b. Odisha Mining Corporate Limited
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What is Jain Deemed to be University in Bengaluru awarded for in the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023?
a. Encouragement to Sports through CSR
b. Nurturing budding and young talent
c. Promotion of sports at the State level
d. Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives

Answer
b. Nurturing budding and young talent
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Q: Where is the 16th edition of the India International Jewellery Trade Show taking place?
a. Chennai
b. Pune
c. Mumbai
d. New Delhi

Answer
Ans : c. Mumbai
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Q: When is World Braille Day celebrated annually?
a. January 1st
b. January 4th
c. February 4th
d. March 4th

Answer
Ans : b. January 4th
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Question: What is Braille?
a. A form of sign language
b. A tactile writing system for the blind and visually impaired
c. A system of spoken language for the hearing impaired
d. A type of visual font used in print media

Answer
Ans : b. A tactile writing system for the blind and visually impaired
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Q: What is the full form of NCC?
a. National Cadet Council
b. National Cadet Corps
c. North Cultural Convention
d. National Cadre Committee

Answer
Ans : b. National Cadet Corps
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Q: What is the main cause of the widespread demonstrations by truck drivers in India?
a) Fuel prices
b) Recent criminal code (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita)
c) Labor disputes
d) Environmental regulations

Answer
Ans : b) Recent criminal code (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita)
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Q: What penalty and jail term are prescribed in hit-and-run cases under the recently enacted criminal code called Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)?
a) 5 lakh rupees penalty, 5 years jail term
b) 7 lakh rupees penalty, 10 years jail term
c) 10 lakh rupees penalty, 7 years jail term
d) No penalty, 15 years jail term

Answer
Ans : b) 7 lakh rupees penalty, 10 years jail term
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Q: Who received the M.S. Swaminathan Award in 2024?
a) Prof. B.R. Kamboj
b) Thawar Chand Gehlot
c) Chaudhary Charan Singh
d) Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia

Answer
answer: a) Prof. B.R. Kamboj
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Q: What is the name of the Joint Military Exercise conducted between India and UAE in Rajasthan in January 2024?
a) Desert Storm 2024
b) Desert Thunder 2024
c) Desert Cyclone 2024
d) Desert Mirage 2024

Answer
Correct Answer: c) Desert Cyclone 2024
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Q: Which Indian state set a Guinness record for performing mass Surya Namaskar simultaneously at 108 places on the first day of 2024?
a) Maharashtra
b) Gujarat
c) Rajasthan
d) Karnataka

Answer
Ans : b) Gujarat
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Q: When was the Brics group initially formed, and which countries were its founding members?
a) Formed in 2010 with Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
b) Formed in 2006 with Brazil, Russia, India, and China
c) Formed in 2012 with Argentina, China, India, and South Africa
d) Formed in 2008 with Brazil, Russia, India, and South Africa

Answer
Ans : b) Formed in 2006 with Brazil, Russia, India, and China
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Q: Who are the new members set to join the Brics group on January 1, 2024?
a) Argentina, Brazil, South Africa
b) Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates
c) Mexico, Australia, Turkey
d) Canada, Japan, Germany

Answer
Ans : b) Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates
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Q: Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission?
a) Dr. Arvind Panagariya
b) Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey
c) Nirmala Sitharaman
d) Dr Subramanyam Swami

Answer
Answer: a) Dr. Arvind Panagariya
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Q: What is the role of Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey in the Sixteenth Finance Commission?
a) Chairman
b) Secretary
c) Financial Advisor
d) Member

Answer
Correct Answer: b) Secretary
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Q: What is the primary objective of the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) launched by ISRO?
a. Studying atmospheric conditions
b. Analyzing polarisation of cosmic X-rays
c. Monitoring space debris
d. Examining lunar surface features

Answer
Ans : b. Analyzing polarisation of cosmic X-rays
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Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 09 January 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 09 January 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 09 January 2024

Q: Where is the KG-DWN-98/2 block located, where the ONGC starts oil production from Cluster-2 project in January 2024 ?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Indian Ocean
d) Andaman Sea

Answer
Answer: b) Bay of Bengal
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Q: In which event did Varun Tomar win a gold medal to secure an Olympic quota place?
a. Men’s 10m Air Rifle
b. Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
c. Men’s 50m Pistol
d. Men’s 10m Air Pistol

Answer
Answer: d. Men’s 10m Air Pistol
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Q: In which event did Esha Singh win a gold medal to secure an Olympic quota place?
a. Women’s 10m Air Rifle
b. Women’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
c. Women’s 50m Pistol
d. Women’s 10m Air Pistol

Answer
Answer: d. Women’s 10m Air Pistol
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Q: What was the cause of the nosedive in India-Maldives relations in December 2023?
a. Trade disputes
b. Disparaging remarks about PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep
c. Military conflicts
d. Economic sanctions

Answer
Ans : b. Disparaging remarks about PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep
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Daily Current Affairs : 09 January 2024 in Hindi Click Here

India and Maldives controversy : three Maldivian ministers comments about Modi 

India and Maldives have had a long-standing relationship, with India being one of the first countries to recognize Maldives’ independence in 1965 In recent times, there have been some developments in the relationship between the two countries. Here are some of the latest developments:

  • In December 2023, three deputy ministers of the Maldives made disparaging remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Lakshadweep, promoting it as a tourist hotspot. This led to a nosedive in India-Maldives relations. The Indian government raised the issue with Maldives, after which the Maldives government suspended the three ministers.
  • In January 2024, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu visited China on an official visit, accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and a delegation of senior government officials. This visit has deepened the diplomatic shift as India-Maldives ties strain.

Q: What was the cause of the nosedive in India-Maldives relations in December 2023?

a. Trade disputes
b. Disparaging remarks about PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep
c. Military conflicts
d. Economic sanctions

Ans : b. Disparaging remarks about PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep

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