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- In January 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi released six special commemorative postage stamps dedicated to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in ____________.
1) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
2) Nashik, Maharashtra
3) Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
4) Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
5) Patna, BiharAnswer-3) Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has released six special commemorative postage stamps dedicated to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya(Uttar Pradesh) and also revealed a book with stamps issued by various countries portraying Lord Ram.
The commemorative collection comprises six distinct stamps, including depictions of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevatraj, and Ma Shabri.
i. The consecration ceremony (Pran Pratishtha) of Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya is to be held on 22nd January 2024. Click here to read more - Which country has recently (in Jan ‘24) declared as a Malaria-free country by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
1) Republic of Cabo Verde
2) Burkina Faso
3) Angola
4) Mozambique
5) NigeriaAnswer- 1) Republic of Cabo Verde
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Republic of Cabo Verde (also known as Cabo Verde or Cape Verde) as a Malaria-free country.
With this Cabo Verde became the third country to be certified in the WHO African region to eradicate malaria, following Mauritius in 1973 and Algeria in 2019. - Name the Insurance Company that has recently (in Jan ‘24) launched a retirement annuity plan with Benefit Enhancer.
1) Aviva Life Insurance
2) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
3) Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance
4) HDFC Life Insurance
5) ICICI Prudential Life InsuranceAnswer-5) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Explanation:
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited launched a retirement annuity plan named the ICICI Pru Guaranteed Pension Plan Flexi with “Benefit Enhancer”, offering policyholders the option to receive a 100% refund of premiums paid at any time after the purchase if they are unable to continue paying premiums.
ICICI Pru Guaranteed Pension Plan Flexi is claiming it to be the industry’s 1st annuity plan. - According to the statistics published by the Futures Industry Association (FIA) in January 2024, the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) has emerged as the world’s largest derivatives exchange in 2023 in terms of the number of contracts traded for __________ consecutive year.
1) 4th
2) 6th
3) 2nd
4) 5th
5) 3rdAnswer-4) 5th
Explanation:
According to the statistics published by the Futures Industry Association (FIA), the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) has emerged as the world’s largest derivatives exchange in 2023 in terms of the number of contracts traded. NSE has retained the title for the 5th consecutive year.
As per the statistics maintained by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), NSE ranks 3rd in the world in the equity segment by number of trades (electronic order book) in 2023.
i. NSE launched the Social Stock Exchange, providing a platform for social enterprises such as Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs), and Funded Philanthropic Enterprises (FPEs). - Name the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that has recently (in Jan ‘24) collaborated with Uncia Technologies Private Limited for its State-of-the-Art Supply Chain Finance (SCF) Platform ‘Uncia Chain’.
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Equitas SFB
3) Unity SFB
4) Au SFB
5) Capital SFBAnswer-3) Unity SFB
Explanation:
Unity Small Finance Bank Limited (Unity Bank) has collaborated with Uncia Technologies Private Limited for its State-of-the-Art Supply Chain Finance (SCF) Platform ‘Uncia Chain’ to facilitate efficient processing and accurate daily lending transactions.
i. Uncia Chain offers a feature-rich product suite that houses all business constructs of the physical supply chain industry, which looks up to its financing needs. - In January 2024, GoI formed a high-level Committee under the chairmanship of __________, to examine administrative measures aimed at protecting the interests of the most disadvantaged groups within the Scheduled Caste (SC), like Madigas.
1) Rajendra Singh Yadav
2) Prabhat Kumar
3) Rajiv Gauba
4) Naresh Chandra
5) Ajit Kumar SethAnswer-3) Rajiv Gauba
Explanation:
The government of India (GoI) has formed a high-level Committee to examine administrative measures aimed at protecting the interests of the most disadvantaged groups within the Scheduled Caste (SC), like Madigas.
The committee was constituted under the direction of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, with Rajiv Gauba, the Cabinet Secretary as its Chairman. - Which country’s defence ministry has recently (in Jan ‘24) tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone ‘Haeil-5-23’?
1) North Korea
2) Russia
3) Israel
4) Iran
5) ChinaAnswer-1) North Korea
Explanation:
The North Korean defence ministry’s think tank has tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone ‘Haeil-5-23’ (meaning tsunami) in the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan.
The underwater drone ‘Haeil-1’ was first tested in March 2023.
i. The test was conducted in response to the three-day joint military exercises conducted by the navies of South Korea, the United States of America (USA) and Japan - Name the animal that has recently (in Jan ‘24) classified as ‘Vulnerable’ under criteria C2a(ii) on the global International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
1) Nilgiri Marten
2) Asiatic Wild Dog
3) Himalayan Wolf
4) Kashmir Stag
5) Indian BlackbuckAnswer-3) Himalayan Wolf
Explanation:
The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus; Subspecies: chanco), a crucial lupine predator in the Himalayas, is classified as ‘Vulnerable’ under criteria C2a(ii) on the global International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
i. This is the 1st time the Himalayan wolf has been assessed by the IUCN and the assessment was done on 27 June 2023. - Which company has recently (in Jan ‘24) announced as the title sponsor for the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2024 to 2028?
1) MRF
2) TATA Group
3) DLF
4) TVS Motor
5) BYJU’SAnswer-2) TATA Group
Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced TATA Group as the title sponsor for the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2024 to 2028, extending their partnership for a 5-year term.
BCCI awards the sponsorship for a value of Rs. 2500 crore.
Note- TATA Group is also the title sponsor of the Women’s Premier League, the biggest women’s T20 league in the world. - Which state has recently (in Jan ‘24) celebrated the 9th edition of the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF)?
1) Mizoram
2) Sikkim
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Arunachal PradeshAnswer-5) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The 9th edition of the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) was celebrated at Seijosa in the Pakke-Kessang district of Arunachal Pradesh (AR) from January 18th to 20th, 2024.
It was held under the theme “Domutoh Domutoh, Paga hum Domutoh,” meaning ‘Let Our Hornbills Remain’ in the Nyishi language.
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