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- In January 2024, the Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) Rao Inderjit Singh, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the MPLADS ____________ Mobile Application (app) in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) e-SAKSHI
2) Paat-Mitro
3) e-PRANA
4) JALDOOT
5) e-ParivahanAnswer-1) e-SAKSHI
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State(MoS)(Independent Charge) Rao Inderjit Singh, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application (app) in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The app aims to enhance transparency, accessibility, and efficiency in the execution of Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) Scheme-2023. - Name the bilateral exercise that was recently (in Dec ‘23) conducted between Indian Navy (IN) and Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
1) Ex-Prabal Dostyk
2) Ex-Sampriti
3) Ex-SIMBEX
4) Ex-Ayutthaya
5) Ex-IndraAnswer-4) Ex-Ayutthaya
Explanation:
The Indian Navy (IN) and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) conducted a maiden bilateral exercise, named ‘Ex-Ayutthaya’ from 20th to 23rd December 2023.
ï‚· The 36th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) was also conducted along with the Exercise Ayutthaya.
i. Indigenously built Indian Naval Ships (INS) Kulish and Indian Navy Landing Craft Utility-56 (IN-LCU 56) participated in the exercise. - In January 2024, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) launched the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative to discourage user behavior of using a single FASTag for multiple vehicles.
Under the initiative, FASTags with incomplete KYC to get deactivated/blacklisted by banks post ____________ 2024
1) 30th April
2) 31st January
3) 30th June
4) 31st March
5) 31st JulyAnswer-2) 31st January
Explanation:
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) launched the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative to discourage user behavior of using a single FASTag for multiple vehicles or linking multiple FASTags to a particular vehicle. Click here to read more.
ï‚· Only the latest FASTag account shall remain active, as previous tags will be deactivated or blacklisted after January 31, 2024, even though they have a valid balance.
 The FASTag users must register the latest FASTag with the completion of ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) process as per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. - In January 2024, V.K. Saraswat, Member (S&T), NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, inaugurated India’s 1st National Highway Steel Slag Road section on National Highway (NH)-66 connecting _____________.
1) Pune-Gujarat
2) Noida-Bihar
3) Bengaluru-Goa
4) Gandhinagar-Maharashtra
5) Mumbai-GoaAnswer-5) Mumbai-Goa
Explanation:
Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member (S&T), NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, inaugurated India’s 1st National Highway Steel Slag Road section on National Highway (NH)-66 connecting Mumbai-Goa.
ï‚· The four lane road stretches for about 1 kilometre on Indapur-Panvel Section of NH-66.
i. The road was constructed by Mumbai (Maharashtra) based JSW Steel, under the guidance of New Delhi (Delhi) based Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Central Road Research Institute (CRRI). - Which country has recently (in Jan ‘24) signed an agreement with Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) to explore and develop 5 lithium brine blocks?
1) Peru
2) Uganda
3) Argentina
4) Spain
5) BrazilAnswer- 3) Argentina
Explanation:
Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) signed an agreement with Argentina’s state-owned enterprise Catamarca Minera y Energética Sociedad del Estado (CAMYEN SE) at Catamarca, Argentina to explore and develop 5 lithium brine blocks.
i. The agreement is worth about Rs. 200 crores and is the 1st-ever lithium exploration and mining project by a Government of India-owned enterprise. - Name the company that has recently (in Jan ‘24) launched Midcap Momentum Index Fund, a first-of-its kind in the Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) segment.
1) Max Life Insurance
2) Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance
3) HDFC Life Insurance
4) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
5) Kotak Mahindra Life insuranceAnswer- 1) Max Life Insurance
Explanation:
Max Life Insurance Company Limited has introduced the Midcap Momentum Index Fund, a first-of-its kind in the Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) segment.
i. The new fund offering (NFO) aims to invest in a basket of stocks drawn from the constituents of NSE Midcap 150 Momentum 50 index.
ii. The NFO will invest in stocks which have witnessed 175% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in asset under management (AUM) over the last three financial years (FY20-FY23). - Name the bank that has recently (in Jan ‘24) collaborated with EazyDiner to launch Platinum Credit Card.
1) Axis Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) YES BankAnswer-3) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank Limited, in collaboration with EazyDiner, has launched the ‘EazyDiner IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card,’ offering a unique and enhanced dining experience with no joining fees, making it accessible to all.
 This co-branded card comes with a joining bonus of 500 EazyPoints with a complimentary EazyDiner Prime membership for 3 months. - Which of the following footballers have recently (in Jan ‘24) received the Best FIFA Men’s Player 2023 Award and Best FIFA Women’s Player 2023 Award respectively?
1) Cristiano Ronaldo and Aitana Bonmati
2) Luis Suárez and Jenni Hermoso
3) Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas
4) Cristiano Ronaldo and Jenni Hermoso
5) Lionel Messi and Aitana BonmatiAnswer-5) Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati
Explanation:
The Best FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) Football Awards ceremony 2023 was held in London (United Kingdom) on 15th January 2024. Click here to read more
Winners of Best FIFA Football Awards 2023:S.No Category Winner 1 Best FIFA Men’s Player 2023 Award Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Club – Inter Miami CF2 Best FIFA Women’s Player 2023 Award Aitana Bonmati (Spain)
Club- FC BarcelonaNote- This marks Messi’s eighth individual FIFA award, including in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2022, and 2023.
9. Who has recently (in Jan ‘24) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DCB Bank Limited?
1) Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
2) Praveen Achuthan Kutty
3) Satyanarayana Raju
4) Atanu Chakraborty
5) Ajay Kumar SrivastavaAnswer- 2) Praveen Achuthan Kutty
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Praveen Achuthan Kutty as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DCB Bank Limited (formerly known as Development Credit Bank) for 3 years with effect from April 29, 2024.
i. He will succeed Murali M Natrajan, the incumbent MD and CEO of DCB bank, whose tenure is set to end on 28th April 2024. He has been holding the post since 2009.10. In January 2024, Frederik André Henrik Christian (Frederik X) was proclaimed as the new king of ___________ (country).
1) Australia
2) Canada
3) Denmark
4) Jamaica
5) New ZealandAnswer-3) Denmark
Explanation:
Frederik André Henrik Christian (Frederik X), Crown Prince of Denmark, was proclaimed as the new king of Denmark by its Prime Minister (PM) Mette Frederiksen.
i. King Frederik X took the throne after the abdication of his mother Queen Margrethe II at Christiansborg Palace on 14 January 2024.
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