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- In January 2024, the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee (75th Year) celebration of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) in Delhi.
During the event, the PM announced that the Government of India has allocated Rs __________ for the expansion of the Supreme Court Building Complex.
1) 600 crore
2) 300 crore
3) 800 crore
4) 200 crore
5) 500 croreAnswer-3) 800 crore
Explanation:
On January 28, 2024, the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee (75th Year) celebration of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) at the Supreme Court auditorium in Delhi.
The day marks the 75th anniversary of the inauguration of the Supreme Court of India on 28th January 1950.
i. PM Modi launched multiple citizen-centric information and technology initiatives – Digital Supreme Court Reports(SCR), Digital Courts 2.0 and new website of Supreme Court
ii. During the event, PM Modi announced that the Government of India has allocated Rs 800 crore for the expansion of the Supreme Court Building Complex.
Click here to know more - Which of the following states has recently (in Jan ‘24) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) for implementation of the “Modified PKC-ERCP” Link Project?
1) Rajasthan
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3Answer-4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh (MP), Rajasthan, and Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), Government of India (GoI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for implementation of the “Modified PKC-ERCP” (Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal with Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project) Link Project.
The Modified PKC-ERCP link project proposes to provide drinking and industrial water in 13 districts of eastern Rajasthan, Malwa, and Chambal regions of Madhya Pradesh.
Click here to know more - Which Indian state hosted the inaugural edition of the India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise “SADA TANSEEQ“ in January 2024?
1) Odisha
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) Karnataka
5) RajasthanAnswer-5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The inaugural edition of the India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise, “SADA TANSEEQ“, started on 29 January 2024 at Mahajan, Rajasthan, and will run until 10 February 2024.
The exercise involves significant participation from both the Royal Saudi Land Forces and the Indian Army. - Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards (Filmfare Awards 2024) held at GIFT City in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in January 2024?
A) Rajkumar Hirani’s directorial venture “12th Fail” won 7 awards at the 69th Filmfare Awards 2024, including Best Film and Best Director.
B) Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s “Animal” movie also won 5 awards including Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male) and Best Music Album.
C) Indian Film Director and Editor David Dhawan was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award 2024
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards (Filmfare Awards 2024) was held in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 27th to 28th January 2024.
The Filmfare Awards 2024 were presented in partnership with the Gujarat Tourism, Government of Gujarat.
i. Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s directorial venture “12th Fail” won 5 awards at the 69th Filmfare Awards 2024, including Best Film and Best Director.
ii. Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s “Animal” movie also won 5 awards including Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male) and Best Music Album.
iii. Indian Film Director and Editor David Dhawan was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 for his immense contributions to Indian cinema.
Click here to know more - Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Best Electoral Practices Awards 2023 presented in January 2024?
A) A total 16 awards, including 13 individuals for ECI’s Best Electoral Practices Awards and 3 Organization for ECI Media Awards were presented by Droupadi Murmu, President of India.
B) Vinit Nandanwar, Collector and District Election Officer (DEO), Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) won Best Electoral Practices Awards under the Election Management category.
C) Radio Mirchi, Bengaluru, Karnataka won the ECI Media Awards under the Electronic Media (Radio) category.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Droupadi Murmu, President of India, presented the Best Electoral Practices Awards 2023 during the event organised by Election Commission of India(ECI) as a part of the 14th National Voters Day (NVD 2023) on 25th January 2024 in New Delhi, Delhi.
A total 16 awards were presented during the event. These include 13 individuals for ECI’s Best Electoral Practices Awards; and 3 Organization for ECI Media Awards.
i. Radio Mirchi, Bengaluru, Karnataka won the ECI Media Awards under the Electronic Media (Radio) category.
ii. Best Electoral Practices Awards -Election Management category.: Vinit Nandanwar, Collector and District Election Officer (DEO), Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) for Election Management.
Click here to know more - In January 2024, Azali Assoumani was re-elected as the President of the ________ (country) for a fourth 5 year term.
1) Union of Comoros
2) Djibouti
3) Cabo Verde
4) Seychelles
5) VanuatuAnswer-1) Union of Comoros
Explanation:
Azali Assoumani has been re-elected as the President of the Union of Comoros for a fourth 5 year term.
Azali Assoumani has been serving as the President of Comoros since 1999. This marks his 3rd consecutive term and he will rule until 2029. - In January 2024, the Indian Naval Ship(INS) Nirupak was decommissioned after 38 years of service to the nation.
INS Nirupak belongs to which class ?
1) Kolkata Class
2) Talwar Class
3) Sandhayak class
4) Brahmaputra Class
5) Shivalik ClassAnswer-3) Sandhayak class
Explanation:
On 29th January 2024, the Indian Naval Ship(INS) Nirupak, an indigenously designed and built hydrographic survey ship, was decommissioned at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh(AP).
· The ship was decommissioned after 38 years of service to the nation.
· The ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Adhir Arora, Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India.
i.INS Nirupak, the 3rd ship of the Sandhayak class, was launched in June 1981 at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd(GRSE) in Kolkata, West Bengal(WB).
ii.The ship was commissioned into service in August 1985 by Vice Admiral Jayant Ganpat Nadkarni, then Chief of Naval Staff(CNS).
iii.INS Nirupak was awarded the Admiral Jal Cursetji Rolling Trophy for best survey ship in 1994, 1995, 2005 and 2009. - Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Australian Open (AO) 2024 held in Melbourne, Australia?
A)Novak Djokovic won the men’s singles title by defeating Jannik Sinner in the finals.
B)Aryna Sabalenka defeated Zheng Qinwen of China to win her second consecutive women’s singles title at the Australian Open, including her win in 2023.
C)India’s Rohan Machanda Bopanna became the oldest man (at 43 years and 329 days) to win a Grand Slam after he and his partner Matthew Ebden (Australia) won the men’s doubles title at the Australian Open.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-3) Only B & C
Explanation:
Jannik Sinner (Italy) won the men’s singles title by defeating Daniil Medvedev (Russian – unflagged)in the Australian Open 2024 Finals held at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia.
Aryna Sabalenka(Belarus- unflagged) defeated Zheng Qinwen of China to win her second consecutive women’s singles title at the Australian Open, including her win in 2023.
India’s Rohan Machanda Bopanna became the oldest man (at 43 years and 329 days) to win a Grand Slam after he and his partner Matthew Ebden (Australia) won the men’s doubles title at the Australian Open.
Australian Open 2024, the 112th edition of the Australian Open, the 56th in the Open Era, and the first major/Grand Slam of the year 2024 was held from 14-28 January 2024.
The Australian Open is played on hard courts.
Click here to know more - When was World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (WNTDD) 2024 observed across the globe by the World Health Organisation(WHO)?
1) 28th January 2024
2) 30th January 2024
3) 27th January 2024
4) 29th January 2024
5) 26th January 2024Answer-2) 30th January 2024
Explanation:
World Health Organisation (WHO)’s World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (WNTDD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 30th January 2024 with the theme of “Unite. Act. Eliminate” to create better awareness of the devastating impact of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) on the poorest populations around the world.
Click here to know more - When was the 1st ever United Nations (UN) International Day of Clean Energy observed across the globe?
1) 28th January 2024
2) 29th January 2024
3) 27th January 2024
4) 30th January 2024
5) 26th January 2024Answer-5) 26th January 2024
Explanation:
The first-ever United Nations (UN) International Day of Clean Energy was globally observed on 26th January 2024 to create awareness and mobilise action towards a fair and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of people and the planet.
26 January is also the founding date of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), 26 January 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of IRENA.
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