Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 10 2024

Ans (C)
British Sikh Army medic Harpreet Chandi, aka Polar Preet, asserts the fastest solo ski across Antarctica.
Covered 1,130 km in 31 days, 13 hours, and 19 minutes, awaiting verification from Guinness World Records.
Chandi, breaking barriers, previously became the first woman of color to complete a solo 700-mile Antarctic journey in 2021.

Ans (B)
Germany clinched the United Cup title after Zverev’s Epic comeback.
Alexander Zverev stages a remarkable comeback, saving two match points against Hubert Hurkacz.
Zverev’s victory in the singles tie and mixed doubles secured the United Cup title for Germany.
The 2024 United Cup was the second edition of the United Cup, an international outdoor hard court Mixed-sex team tennis competition held by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA).
it was held from 29 December 2023 to 7 January 2024 at two venues in the Australian cities of Perth and Sydney.

Ans (A)
Indra Mani Pandey has taken over as the Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
Pandey succeeds Tenzin Lekphell of Bhutan and will hold the position for a three-year term.
In his inaugural address in Dhaka, Pandey expressed his commitment to diligently work towards realizing the collective vision of BIMSTEC.
The BIMSTEC is a regional organization comprising seven Member States: five deriving from South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, and two from Southeast Asia, including Myanmar and Thailand.
This sub-regional organization came into being on 6th June 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration.

Ans (D)
Rajiv Shah has been appointed as ‘Class C’ director on the board of the Federal Reserve.
Dr Rajiv Shah, current president of the Rockefeller Foundation and former head of USAID, has been appointed as a ‘Class C’ director on the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
The appointment was made by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Dr. Shah has been leading the Rockefeller Foundation, a prominent philanthropic organization, since 2017.

Ans (A)
Suchetha Satish, from Kerala, sets a new world record for singing in the most languages during a single concert.
The groundbreaking performance took place at the Indian Consulate Auditorium in Dubai, UAE.
The event was part of the “Concert for Climate,” aiming to raise awareness about climate change.
Suchetha sang in an unprecedented 140 languages during the concert.

Ans (D)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won the re-election for a fifth term in the national election.
The elections were boycotted by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by former PM Khaleda Zia.
Sheikh Hasina’s party Awami League has won a fourth consecutive term in the 12th parliamentary election, marking the second lowest voter turnout since the reinstatement of democracy in 1991.
The voting took place in 299 out of 300 constituencies.

Ans (C)
External Affairs Minister to attend 19th NAM Summit in Uganda.
S Jaishankar, to visit Uganda for the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit from January 15-20, 2024.
The Summit of 120 developing countries aims to discuss global cooperation, solidarity, and common goals in politics, economics, and culture.
India seeks to strengthen ties with African nations, focusing on sustainable development, digital partnerships, and health infrastructure collaboration.

Ans (B)
Former President Ram Nath Kovind recently launched the book “Naye Bharat Ka Samveda”, highlighting the impactful speeches of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This seminal collection delves into the essence and values embedded in the Indian Constitution, reflecting Modi’s vision for the nation.
Narendra Modi, born on September 17, 1950, is known for his passion for writing, poetry, and cultural appreciation.
The book adds to the literary works of Narendra Modi, showcasing his thoughts, governance model, and transformative impact.
It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the leadership and vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ans (A)
The Regional Conference on “e-Governance” will take place in Guwahati, Assam.
Assam Governor Shri Gulab Chand Kataria and Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh are set to inaugurate the conference.
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) is organizing the conference in association with the Government of Assam.
The conference is intended to implement the Indian Prime Minister’s vision of good governance through digital transformation.
It will host sessions on multiple topics related to e-Governance, featuring award-winning digital initiatives from across India.
The main objective is to implement PM’s vision of Sushasan by empowering people through digital transformation.

Ans (A)
First US lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward the moon with commercial deliveries.
Peregrine Lander is the name of the lunar lander deployed by Astrobotic Technology for a lunar mission in 2024.
This lunar lander is developed by the Pittsburgh-based company, Astrobotic Technology.
Astrobotic Technology launched the first U.S. lunar lander, named Peregrine, in over 50 years, aiming to be the first private company to land on the moon.
The Pittsburgh-based company’s lander was aboard the United Launch Alliance’s new Vulcan rocket, and it’s expected to land on the moon in February.