GK Current Affairs Quiz: January 8th, 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 8th January 2024

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1. Primary Outcome of EAM S. Jaishankar’s Visit to Nepal

What was the primary outcome of EAM S. Jaishankar’s visit to Nepal?
A) Signing a trade agreement
B) Agreement to import hydroelectric power
C) Cultural exchange program
D) Military cooperation

2. National Symbol of Kyrgyzstan

Which country declared the snow leopard as its national symbol?
A) Mongolia
B) Kyrgyzstan
C) Kazakhstan
D) Uzbekistan

3. Bangladesh 2024 Elections Outcome

How many parliamentary seats did the Awami League secure in the Bangladesh 2024 elections?
A) 250
B) 300
C) 216
D) 200

4. West Bengal’s GI Tagged Products

Which of the following products from West Bengal received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A) Darjeeling Tea
B) Sunderbans Honey
C) Bengal Silk
D) Kanchipuram Saree

5. Tamil Nadu’s 2030 Economic Goal

What is Tamil Nadu’s economic goal for 2030?
A) $500 billion economy B)$1 trillion economy
C) $2 trillion economy D)$750 billion economy

6. India’s Scheduled Commercial Banks’ CRAR in September 2023

What was the Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of Scheduled Commercial Banks in India as of September 2023?
A) 14.5%
B) 16.8%
C) 12.3%
D) 15.6%

7. Investment in Tamil Nadu’s Electric Vehicle Facility

Which company announced a $2 billion investment in an electric vehicle facility in Tamil Nadu?
A) Tesla
B) Hyundai
C) VinFast Auto Ltd
D) Toyota

8. African National Congress Foundation Day

When is the African National Congress Foundation Day celebrated?
A) January 8
B) February 15
C) March 10
D) April 22

9. Best Indian City for Women in 2023

Which city was ranked as the best Indian city for women in 2023?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Kolkata
D) Bangalore

10. Venue of International Purple Fest – Goa 2024

Where was the International Purple Fest – Goa 2024 held?
A) Mumbai
B) Goa
C) New Delhi
D) Kolkata

11. New CEO of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone

Who was appointed as the CEO of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone?
A) Karan Adani
B) Gautam Adani
C) Ashwani Gupta
D) Anand Mahindra

12. Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Award for 2023

What did the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports award for 2023?
A) National Sports Award
B) Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
C) Arjuna Award
D) Dronacharya Award

13. ICC’s New Rule on DRS in Cricket

What significant change did the ICC make regarding DRS in cricket?
A) Restricted for LBW decisions only
B) Unlimited reviews per innings
C) Separate DRS option for caught-behind decisions
D) No DRS for no-balls

14. Title of Gen MM Naravane’s Autobiography

What is the title of General MM Naravane’s autobiography?
A) A Soldier’s Story
B) The General’s Journey
C) Four Stars

of Destiny
D) My Life in Olive Green

15. Swedish Development in Plant Growth Acceleration

What did Swedish scientists develop to accelerate plant growth?
A) Hydroponic soil
B) E-Soil
C) Organic fertilizer
D) UV light system

16. Earth’s Rotation Day Celebration

On what day is Earth’s Rotation Day celebrated?
A) January 1
B) January 8
C) February 12
D) March 14