Parakram Diwas : 23 January – Birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

On January 23, 2024, India celebrated the 127th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one of the most prominent figures in the country’s freedom struggle. The day is commemorated as Parakram Diwas, or Courage Day, to honor Bose’s indomitable spirit and his invaluable contribution to India’s independence.

  • Bose was born in Cuttack, Odisha, in 1897. He was a brilliant student who excelled in his studies. He joined the Indian Civil Service in 1920, but resigned in 1921 to join the Indian independence movement.
  • Bose quickly rose through the ranks of the Indian National Congress. He was elected President of the Congress in 1938, but resigned in 1939 after a disagreement with the party’s leadership.
  • In 1941, Bose escaped from British India and traveled to Germany. He met with Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders, but was unable to secure their full support for the Indian independence movement.
  • In 1943, Bose traveled to Japan, where he established the Indian National Army (INA). The INA was a force of Indian soldiers who fought alongside the Japanese against the British.
  • Bose’s leadership of the INA inspired millions of Indians. He was known for his fiery speeches and his commitment to Indian independence.
  • Bose is believed to have died in a plane crash in 1945. However, his legacy lives on. He is considered to be one of the greatest heroes of India’s freedom struggle.

Parakram Diwas 2024 celebrations

  • Parakram Diwas 2024 was celebrated across India with great fanfare. In Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the celebrations at the Red Fort.
  • The celebrations included a parade, a cultural program, and a speech by the Prime Minister. The parade featured soldiers from the Indian Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. The cultural program featured performances by artists from all over India.

Q. What is the significance of Parakram Diwas?

(a) It is the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
(b) It is the birthday of Maharana Pratap
(c) It is the birthday of Bhagat Singh
(d) It is the death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Ans : (a) It is the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Q. What was the slogan of the Indian National Army?

(a) Jai Hind
(b) Inquilab Zindabad
(c) Vande Mataram
(d) Swaraj now

Ans : (a) Jai Hind

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 14 January to 20 January 2024

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 14 January to 20 January 2024 for competitive exams.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 14 January to 20 January 2024

Q: Which state is hosting the Khelo India Youth Games 2024?
A) Punjab
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Maharashtra

Answer
Ans : B) Tamil Nadu
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Q: Where will ‘Bharat Parv 2024’ take place as part of the Republic Day celebrations?
A) India Gate, Delhi
B) Red Fort, Delhi
C) Rajpath, Delhi
D) Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Answer
Ans : B) Red Fort, Delhi
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Q: What is the minimum age for students to enroll in coaching centers according to the new guidelines?
A) 14 years
B) 15 years
C) 16 years
D) 18 years

Answer
Ans : C) 16 years
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Q: What is the primary objective of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra?
a. To promote tourism
b. To conduct political rallies
c. To create awareness and ensure public participation in development and welfare schemes
d. To organize cultural festivals

Answer
Ans : c. To create awareness and ensure public participation in development and welfare schemes
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Q: What is the main cause of the recent tensions between Iran and Pakistan?
a) Religious differences
b) Border disputes
c) Economic competition
d) Cultural conflicts

Answer
b) Border disputes
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Question: Buddhism was born in which country?
a. India
b. China
c. Thailand
d. Nepal

Answer
Ans : a. India
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Q: Where did the Wings India 2024 event held in January 2024?
a. Mumbai Airport
b. Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
c. Palam Airport, New Delhi
d. Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi

Answer
Ans: b. Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
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Q: 12th-century Shree Jagannath Temple is located in which city and state?
a. Puri, Odisha
b. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
c. Jaipur, Rajasthan
d. Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Answer
Ans : a. Puri, Odisha
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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
Answer: 29 percent to around 11 percent
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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
Answer: d) B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
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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

Answer
Ans : c) Lionel Messi
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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

Answer
Ans: b) Aitana Bonmati
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 23 January 2024

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Q: Who led the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ramlalla in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024?
a. UP Governor Anandiben Patel
b. CM Yogi Adityanath
c. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
d. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Answer
Ans : c. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Q: Who is the President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly?
a. Dennis Francis
b. Narendra Modi
c. Antonio Guterres
d. Joe Biden

Answer
Answer: a. Dennis Francis
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Q: Who won the gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships 2024?
a) Huang Yongzheng
b) Tiapkin Ilya
c) Man Singh
d) Ashvini Jadhav

Answer
Ans : c) Man Singh
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Man Singh bags Gold medal at Asian Marathon Championships 2024 in Hong Kong

Man Singh won the gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships 2024 in Hong Kong on January 22, 2024.

  • He set a personal best timing of 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 19 seconds in the men’s event.
  • The 34-year-old Indian runner comfortably defeated the runner-up Huang Yongzheng of China by a time difference of 65 seconds.
  • Kyrgyzstan’s Tiapkin Ilya secured the third position with a timing of 2:18:18.
  • Man Singh’s previous personal best was 2:16:58, recorded at the Mumbai Marathon 2023.
  • He participated in the Asian Games 2023, finishing eighth with a time of 2:16:59 in the marathon event.
  • In the women’s event, India’s Ashvini Jadhav secured the eighth position with a timing of 2:56:42, while Jyoti Gawate finished 11th in 3:06:20.
  • The entry standard for the women’s marathon for the Paris 2024 Olympics is set at 2:26:50.

Q: Who won the gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships 2024?

  • a) Huang Yongzheng
  • b) Tiapkin Ilya
  • c) Man Singh
  • d) Ashvini Jadhav

Ans : c) Man Singh

United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis arrived to India on a 5-day visit

Dennis Francis, the President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, arrived in New Delhi on a five-day visit to India on January 22, 2024.

  • Key multilateral issues of mutual interest will be discussed during talks between Mr. Francis and External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar.
  • Activities during the visit include paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, participating in a round table on India’s advancements in Digital Public Infrastructure, and delivering a public address at the Indian Council of World Affairs on Multilateralism and Peace, Prosperity, Progress, and Sustainability.
  • Mr. Francis will also travel to Jaipur and Mumbai, where he will pay floral tributes at the 26/11 memorial, visit the National Stock Exchange, and address a session on New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism organized by the Observer Research Foundation.
  • On Republic Day (26th January), Mr. Francis is scheduled to participate as a State guest in the Republic Day Parade of Maharashtra.

Q: Who is the President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly?

a. Dennis Francis
b. Narendra Modi
c. Antonio Guterres
d. Joe Biden

Answer: a. Dennis Francis

Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ramlalla held in Ayodhya 

Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ramlalla, took place on January 22, 2024, in Ayodhya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the rituals at the newly constructed temple, unveiling the Ramlalla idol in the sanctum sanctorum.

The ceremony was attended by various dignitaries, including UP Governor Anandiben Patel, CM Yogi Adityanath, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, industrialists, movie actors, and sports personalities.

Q: Who led the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ramlalla in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024?

a. UP Governor Anandiben Patel
b. CM Yogi Adityanath
c. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
d. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Ans : c. Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 21 & 22 January 2024

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Q: Who lost in the finals of the men’s doubles at the India Open Badminton 2024?
a. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
b. Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk
c. Shi Yu Qi and Lee Cheuk Yiu
d. Tai Tzu Ying and Chen Yu Fei

Answer
Ans : a. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
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Q: Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is awarded in which of the following categories?a. Educational Excellence, Scientific Achievement, and Leadership
b. Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Social Service, and Sports
c. Academic Achievements and Technological Advancements
d. Environmental Conservation and Community Development

Answer
Ans : b. Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Social Service, and Sports
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Daily Current Affairs : 21 & 22 January 2024 in Hindi Click Here

President Droupadi Murmu awarded Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2024 to 19 exceptional children

President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2024 to 19 exceptional children in New Delhi on January 22, 2024.

  • The awardees were selected from all regions of the country and recognized for their outstanding achievements in Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Social Service, and Sports.
  • Among the 19 awardees, there are nine boys and ten girls representing 18 States and Union Territories, including two Aspirational Districts.
  • The age group of the awardees ranges from 5 to 18 years.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees on January 23.
  • The awardees will also participate in the Republic Day parade on January 26.

Q: Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is awarded in which of the following categories?

a. Educational Excellence, Scientific Achievement, and Leadership
b. Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Social Service, and Sports
c. Academic Achievements and Technological Advancements
d. Environmental Conservation and Community Development

Ans : b. Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Social Service, and Sports

Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy end up as men’s doubles Runners-up of India Open tournament

  • Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost in the men’s doubles finals at the India Open Badminton on January 21, 2024.
  • South Korea’s Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk won the men’s doubles title with a score of 21-15, 11-21, 18-21.
  • China’s Shi Yu Qi secured the men’s singles title by defeating Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu.
  • In the women’s singles category, Tai Tzu Ying from Chinese Taipei emerged as the champion by defeating China’s Chen Yu Fei.

Q: Who lost in the finals of the men’s doubles at the India Open Badminton 2024?

a. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
b. Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk
c. Shi Yu Qi and Lee Cheuk Yiu
d. Tai Tzu Ying and Chen Yu Fei

Ans : a. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Weekly Current Affairs PDF 14 January to 20 January 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 14 January to 20 January 2024 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

Art and Culture Current Affairs.

  • “Bharat Parv” from 23rd to 31st January at Red Fort, Delhi
  • Odisha CM unveils “Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa” a heritage corridor around Puri’s Jagannath Temple 
  • Rituals Begins for Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lala Virajman Ahead of January 22 Consecration.
  • Festivals of harvest – Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Magh Bihu celebrated in different parts of the country 

Economy Current Affairs.

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

Government Schemes Current Affairs.

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

International Current Affairs.

  • Iran-Pakistan Border Conflict : Escalating Tensions.
  • 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (ABCP) in New Delhi, India.
  • 54th World Economic Forum Summit Begins in Davos, Switzerland.

National Current Affairs.

  • New Guidelines Bar Students Below 16 from Coaching Centers in India.
  • Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra : campaign by the Indian government to promote and monitor flagship central schemes.
  • Wings India 2024 commenced at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad.
  • Crown Prince Frederik X becomes the new King of Denmark.

Sports Current Affairs.

  • Khelo India Youth Games 2024 from 19 to 31 January 2024 in Tamil Nadu.
  • Lionel Messi once again bags The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award.
  • Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lose in the men’s doubles final at the Malaysia Open Super 1000  

Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 14 January to 20 January 2024  

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Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 20 January 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 20 January 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 20 January 2024

Q: Which state is hosting the Khelo India Youth Games 2024?
A) Punjab
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Maharashtra

Answer
Ans : B) Tamil Nadu
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Q: Where will ‘Bharat Parv 2024’ take place as part of the Republic Day celebrations?
A) India Gate, Delhi
B) Red Fort, Delhi
C) Rajpath, Delhi
D) Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Answer
Ans : B) Red Fort, Delhi
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Q: What is the minimum age for students to enroll in coaching centers according to the new guidelines?
A) 14 years
B) 15 years
C) 16 years
D) 18 years

Answer
Ans : C) 16 years
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Daily Current Affairs : 20 January 2024 in Hindi Click Here

New Guidelines Bar Students Below 16 from Coaching Centers in India

The Ministry of Education in India has issued new guidelines for the regulation of coaching centers, including a controversial clause barring students below the age of 16 from enrolling.

Key features of the new guidelines:

  • Minimum Enrolment Age: No coaching center can enroll students below 16 years old.
  • Prohibited Practices: Misleading promises of guaranteed ranks or good marks are banned.
  • Tutor Qualifications: Tutors must be graduates or possess equivalent qualifications.
  • Transparency and Accountability: Registration, renewal, and cancellation procedures are outlined for coaching centers.

Q: What is the minimum age for students to enroll in coaching centers according to the new guidelines?

A) 14 years
B) 15 years
C) 16 years
D) 18 years

Ans : C) 16 years

“Bharat Parv” from 23rd to 31st January at Red Fort, Delhi

The Ministry of Tourism is organizing the annual event ‘Bharat Parv’ as part of Republic Day celebrations at the Lawns and Gyan Path in front of Red Fort, Delhi, from January 23rd to 31st.

  1. The event will include highlights such as Republic Day Parade tableaux, cultural performances by Zonal Cultural Centres, presentations by cultural troupes, food stalls representing all States and Union Territories, handicraft and handloom displays, and performances by the Armed Forces Band.
  2. Bharat Parv is open to the public, and entry is free.
  3. This year’s event involves the participation of 26 Central Ministries and Departments, showcasing citizen-centric schemes and initiatives like Mission Life, One District One Product, Viksit Bharat, Nari Shakti, and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
  4. An experiential zone with the latest technology has been set up to promote Dekho Apna Desh.
  5. The event will feature a Food Court with stalls offering delicacies from different states and UTs, representing diverse culinary traditions.
  6. A Pan-India Crafts Bazaar will be established, featuring handicraft and handloom stalls.
  7. Thematic Pavilions representing more than 30 States/UTs will showcase diverse tourist attractions of the country.

Q: Where will ‘Bharat Parv 2024’ take place as part of the Republic Day celebrations?

  • A) India Gate, Delhi
  • B) Red Fort, Delhi
  • C) Rajpath, Delhi
  • D) Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Ans : B) Red Fort, Delhi

Khelo India Youth Games 2024 from 19 to 31 January 2024 in Tamil Nadu

The sixth edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2024 began on January 19, 2024, and will conclude on January 31, 2024. This year’s KIYG is being held in the state of Tamil Nadu, across four cities: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Trichy.

Over 5,000 athletes from all over India are participating in the KIYG 2024. They are competing in 21 Olympic sports, 7 non-Olympic sports, and 5 indigenous games. Silambam, a traditional Indian martial art, is being included as a demonstration sport for the first time this year.

The opening ceremony of the KIYG 2024 was held on January 19, 2024, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who inaugurated the Games. The mascot for the KIYG 2024 is Veera Mangai, a queen from Tamil Nadu who is known for her courage and bravery.

Q: Which state is hosting the Khelo India Youth Games 2024?

A) Punjab
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Maharashtra

Ans : B) Tamil Nadu

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 19 January 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 19 January 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

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Q: What is the primary objective of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra?
a. To promote tourism
b. To conduct political rallies
c. To create awareness and ensure public participation in development and welfare schemes
d. To organize cultural festivals

Answer
Ans : c. To create awareness and ensure public participation in development and welfare schemes
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Q: What is the main cause of the recent tensions between Iran and Pakistan?
a) Religious differences
b) Border disputes
c) Economic competition
d) Cultural conflicts

Answer
b) Border disputes
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Daily Current Affairs : 19 January 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Iran-Pakistan Border Conflict : Escalating Tensions

Recent strikes between Iran and Pakistan have raised concerns about instability in the Middle East.

  1. Border Region: The two countries share a volatile 900-kilometer border, with Pakistan’s Balochistan province on one side and Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province on the other. Both nations have a history of fighting militants in the Baloch region.
  2. Unusual Attacks: While facing a common separatist enemy, it is uncommon for either side to attack militants on each other’s soil.
  3. Iran’s Strikes: Iran initiated the conflict with strikes on Pakistan’s Balochistan province, leading to casualties, including two children. Iran claimed to target Iranian terrorists, but Pakistan deemed it a violation of international law and bilateral relations.
  4. Pakistan’s Retaliation: Pakistan retaliated with highly coordinated and targeted military strikes on alleged separatist hideouts in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan. The strikes resulted in casualties, including women and children.
  5. Tensions and Concerns: The prevailing tensions between the two countries are of serious concern. Both nations have faced terrorism, and there’s a global need for respect of sovereignty and independence.

Q: What is the main cause of the recent tensions between Iran and Pakistan?

  • a) Religious differences
  • b) Border disputes
  • c) Economic competition
  • d) Cultural conflicts

Answer: b) Border disputes

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra : campaign by the Indian government to promote and monitor flagship central schemes.

  • Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is a nationwide campaign by the Indian government to promote and monitor flagship central schemes.
  • The campaign focuses on schemes like Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima, PM SVANidhi, etc.
  • Its goal is to raise awareness through extensive outreach activities, covering Gram Panchayats, Nagar Panchayats, and Urban Local Bodies.
  • The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to empower rural communities through various schemes and activities.
  • It is the largest-ever outreach initiative, reaching 2.60 lakh Gram Panchayats and 4000+ urban local bodies by January 25, 2024.
  • The campaign has garnered significant support from people nationwide, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce its continuation beyond February 5.

Q: What is the primary objective of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra?

a. To promote tourism
b. To conduct political rallies
c. To create awareness and ensure public participation in development and welfare schemes
d. To organize cultural festivals

Ans : c. To create awareness and ensure public participation in development and welfare schemes

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 18 January 2024

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Question: Buddhism was born in which country?
a. India
b. China
c. Thailand
d. Nepal

Answer
Ans : a. India
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Q: Where did the Wings India 2024 event held in January 2024?
a. Mumbai Airport
b. Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
c. Palam Airport, New Delhi
d. Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi

Answer
Ans: b. Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
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Q: 12th-century Shree Jagannath Temple is located in which city and state?
a. Puri, Odisha
b. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
c. Jaipur, Rajasthan
d. Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Answer
Ans : a. Puri, Odisha
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Daily Current Affairs : 18 January 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Odisha CM unveils “Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa” a heritage corridor around Puri’s Jagannath Temple

  • Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP) on January 17, 2024.
  • The SMPP is a massive peripheral development project around Puri’s 12th-century Shree Jagannath Temple.
  • Mr. Patnaik arrived in Puri after three days of rituals performed at the temple, presided over by Puri’s titular king Dibyasingh Dev.
  • The Temple heritage corridor is designed to enhance the visual connection between devotees and the shrine.

Q: 12th-century Shree Jagannath Temple is located in which city and state?

a. Puri, Odisha
b. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
c. Jaipur, Rajasthan
d. Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Ans : a. Puri, Odisha

Wings India 2024 commenced at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad

  • The Wings India 2024 event commenced on January 18, 2024, at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad.
  • Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia formally inaugurated the event, which was organized by the Airports Authority of India in collaboration with the Ministry and FICCI.
  • Wings India is considered one of the biggest civil aviation shows in Asia.
  • The event features new-generation aircraft displays, allied aviation services, auxiliary unit industries, and advancements in the tourism sector.
  • It is a four-day event aimed at bringing together stakeholders and participants from the global aviation industry to promote collaboration, showcase innovations, and explore business opportunities.
  • The main theme of the biennial event is ‘Connecting India with the World in Amritkal,’ focusing on strategies and strategic frameworks for the future of the country’s aviation sector.
  • Discussions at the event aim to chart out actions aligning with national aspirations, fostering connectivity, growth, and innovation in aviation up to the year 2047.
  • Approximately 1500 delegates from over 100 countries, five thousand business representatives, and over one lakh visitors are expected to participate.
  • The event will host about 500 Business to Business meetings.
  • The Boeing 777-9 and Airbus A350, the latest widebody aircraft, will be displayed for the first time at the Wings India air show in Hyderabad.
  • The Boeing 777-9 flight test aircraft is on static display for the first two days, while the Airbus A350 is expected to begin commercial operations from January 22nd, initially for domestic operations.

Q: Where did the Wings India 2024 event held in January 2024?

a. Mumbai Airport
b. Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
c. Palam Airport, New Delhi
d. Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi

Ans: b. Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad

12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (ABCP) in New Delhi, India

The 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (ABCP) was inaugurated in New Delhi, India, on January 17, 2024, by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Delegates from various countries attended the two-day event, emphasizing their commitment to promoting the teachings of Lord Buddha on peace and universal humanity.

The theme of the assembly was “ABCP – The Buddhist Voice of Global South,” and the event held in the birthplace of Buddhism was deemed significant for fostering peace globally.

Question: Buddhism was born in which country?

a. India
b. China
c. Thailand
d. Nepal

Ans : a. India

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 17 January 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 17 January 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 17 January 2024

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
Answer: 29 percent to around 11 percent
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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
Answer: d) B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
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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

Answer
Ans : c) Lionel Messi
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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

Answer
Ans: b) Aitana Bonmati
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Daily Current Affairs : 17 January 2024 in Hindi Click Here

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
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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
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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
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Daily Current Affairs : 16 January 2024 in Hindi Click Here

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

Answer
Ans : B. Odisha
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Daily Current Affairs : 14 & 15 January 2024 in Hindi Click Here

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