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- In January 2024, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal launched two digital modules namely the Maritime Single Window (MSW) module and the Mercantile Maritime Department (MMD) module within the __________ (National Logistics Portal(NLP) -Marine) platform.
1) Sagar Parikrama
2) Sagar Manthan
3) SagarMala
4) Sagar Baran
5) Sagar Setu
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) Sagar Setu
Explanation:
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched two digital modules namely the Maritime Single Window (MSW) module and the Mercantile Maritime Department (MMD) module within the SagarSetu (National Logistics Portal(NLP) -Marine) platform to transform and modernize Indian ports.
i. During the event, ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ awards were presented to MoPSW organizations to recognise their outstanding contributions towards cleanliness and sanitation initiatives.
Winners: First – The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).
- Which company has recently (in Jan ‘24) signed a Frame and Individual License agreement with Rolls-Royce Plc for the license production and localisation of the Motoren-und Turbinen-Union (MTU) International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Tier II compliant Series 4000 marine engines?
1) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
3) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
5) Goa Shipyard Limited
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
Explanation:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited(GRSE) and Rolls-Royce Plc signed a Frame and Individual License agreement for the license production and localisation of the Motoren- und Turbinen-Union (MTU) International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Tier II compliant Series 4000 marine engines to power government ships.
i. Rolls-Royce Plc has entered into a 7-year agreement with Azad Engineering in Hyderabad (Telangana) to produce and supply complex components intended for their defence/military aircraft engines. The components will be manufactured at Azad’s facilities in Hyderabad.
- In January 2024, Jay Shah was reappointed as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for the __________ consecutive term.
1) 3rd
2) 5th
3) 4th
4) 2nd
5) 6th
Answer & Explanation
Answer-1) 3rd
Explanation:
Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), was reappointed as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for the 3rd consecutive term.
i. Initially, He took charge as President of ACC in January 2021 succeeding Nazmul Hassan, President of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
- Name the personality who has recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed as a brand ambassador of BoAt.
1) Ranbir Kapoor
2) Ranveer Singh
3) Arjun Kapoor
4) Vicky Kaushal
5) Akshay Kumar
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) Ranveer Singh
Explanation:
Indian Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh was appointed as a brand ambassador for the audio and wearable brand BoAt by Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based Imagine Marketing Limited.
i. As the brand ambassador, Ranveer Singh will be featured in ‘Lost in Nirvana’ campaign for their new premium audio sub-brand Nirvana.
- In January 2024, Green Propulsion System developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully demonstrated ‘in-orbit‘ functionality on a __________ payload launched by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C-58 mission.
1) ROHINI 0.3 HPGP
2) MENCA 0.3 HPGP
3) RUDRA 0.3 HPGP
4) AGNI 0.3 HPGP
5) LISA 0.3 HPGP
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) RUDRA 0.3 HPGP
Explanation:
An indigenously-developed ‘Green Propulsion System‘developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated ‘in-orbit‘ functionality on a payload launched by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C-58 mission.
Green Propulsion System is performed under the RUDRA 0.3 HPGP Payload.
i. This project, a 1N Class Green Monopropellant Thruster aimed at altitude control and orbit maintenance of microsatellites, was sanctioned to a Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based start-up Bellatrix Aerospace Pvt Ltd.
- Which state topped the medal tally of 6th edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023 with 158 medals in January 2024?
1) Maharashtra
2) Rajasthan
3) Haryana
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Telangana
Answer & Explanation
Answer-1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The 6th edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023 hosted by Tamil Nadu was held from 19th to 31st January 2024. Maharashtra topped the medal tally of KIYG 2023 with 158 medals (57 gold, 48 silver, 53 bronze) and won the overall championship trophy.
Tamil Nadu and Haryana were ranked 2nd and 3rd, respectively, with 98 medals (38 gold, 21 silver, and 39 bronze) and 103 medals (35 gold, 22 silver, and 46 bronze).
i. The mascot represents legendary freedom fighter Rani Velu Nachiyar, who is commonly referred to as ‘Veera Mangai’ in Tamil Nadu, which stands for ‘brave woman’. Click here to read more
- When was United Nations (UN) World Wetlands Day 2024 observed across the globe with the theme of ‘Wetlands and Human Wellbeing’?
1) 29th January 2024
2) 2nd February 2024
3) 31st January 2024
4) 1st February 2024
5) 30th January 2024
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) 2nd February 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Wetlands Day 2024 was observed across the globe on 2nd February 2024 with the theme of ‘Wetlands and Human Wellbeing’.
i. The Day also marks the date of adopting the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (“Ramsar Convention”), an intergovernmental treaty adopted on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Click here to read more
- In January 2024, Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared as _________ Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu.
1) 20th
2) 16th
3) 14th
4) 18th
5) 15th
Answer & Explanation
Answer- 4) 18th
Explanation:
The Governor of Tamil Nadu (TN) Ravindra Narayana Ravi, has declared the Reserve forest areas of Anthiyur taluk of Erode district as Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary with effect from 30th January 2024. This becomes the 18th Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) of TN
i. The declaration was made in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 26-A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (Central Act 53 of 1972).
- Name the company that has recently (in Jan ‘24) signed an MoU with the Karnataka government to set up a 1st-of-its-kind laptop manufacturing plant near Bengaluru.
1) VIA Technologies
2) Innolux Corporation
3) Gigabyte Technology
4) LITEON Technology
5) Wistron Corporation
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) Wistron Corporation
Explanation:
The Karnataka government and Taiwan-based Wistron Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a 1st-of-its-kind laptop manufacturing plant near Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. Under the MoU, Wistron will invest Rs 1500 crore to set up the plant. This unit is expected to create around 3000 employment opportunities.
- Which state government has recently (in Jan ‘24) inaugurated the 4th National Chilika Bird Festival?
1) Maharashtra
2) Karnataka
3) Odisha
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) Odisha
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, has inaugurated the 4th National Chilika Bird Festival, which was observed from January 27th to 29th, 2024, to showcase the aviation biodiversity of Chilika Lake (Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon) in Odisha.
i. The festival was organised by the Odisha’s State Department of Tourism, Department of Forest and Chilika Development Authority.
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