Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 18 2024

Ans (A)
Central Government approves Ritu Goswami as Director (Technical) at Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) Limited.
Goswami, presently GM (Technical) at NFL, was selected from 11 candidates recommended by PESB in August 2023.
As Director (Technical), she will play a crucial role in overseeing efficient plant operations and serving as a principal adviser on technical matters.

Ans (D)
In a historic election, Taiwan’s voters have elected pro-sovereignty candidate William Lai as President, a move China protested insisting on Taiwan’s part in China.
Lai has outrightly rejected Beijing’s ambition of peace unification with Taiwan.
William Lai, also known as Lai Ching-te, from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won Taiwan’s presidential election.
He was first elected as a lawmaker in 1998 then became the mayor of Tainan City in 2010.
Lai also served as Taiwan’s premier — nominally the principal advisor to the president of the republic and positioned as the head of the central government — from 2017 to 2019.
In November 2019, Lai was elected as the vice president.
Meanwhile, President Tsai Ing-wen was re-elected for the second time.

Ans (C)
Manoj Kumar, CMD & Executive Director of Western Coalfields Limited (Vekoli), received the prestigious “IMMA Lifetime Achievement Award.”
The award was presented during the National Seminar on “Green Mining Initiatives: Indian Mineral Industry Perspective” at Nagpur.
Kumar, in his leadership role, has significantly contributed to advancements in coal production.
Western Coalfields Limited is one of the eight Subsidiary Companies of Coal India Limited.
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a ‘Miniratna’ Cat-1 PSU, which is a subsidiary of “Maharatna” Public Sector Undertaking- Coal India Limited, commenced operation in 1975 with its Corporate office at Nagpur in Maharashtra.

Ans (B)
The Kerala Drug Control Department launched Operation Amrith, an initiative to curb the overuse of antibiotics in the state.
AMRITH stands for Anti Microbial Resistance Intervention For Total Health.
Pharmacies are required to maintain accurate records of antibiotic sales and display notices stating that antibiotics will not be sold without a doctor’s prescription.

Ans (A)
‘Yuva Nidhi’ scheme launched for unemployed youth in Karnataka.
The Karnataka government has promised to give Rs 3,000 per month to degree holders and Rs 1,500 per month to diploma holders who were unable to get a job in the past six months and are not pursuing higher studies.
Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme –
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM)
Bima Yojana for Handicraft Artisans
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
Atal Pension Yojana
Coir Udyami Yojana

Ans (D)
NLC India Ltd handed over BHEL the EPC contract for a 2,400 MW Ultra Super Critical Technology-based Pit Head Thermal Power Project in Jharsuguda, Odisha.
With commissioning planned for 2028-29, the project emphasizes environmental sustainability with biomass co-firing, meeting Ministry of Power guidelines.
It aims to provide competitively priced, low-cost power to the region.

Ans (A)
Indian Army Day 2024 commemorates the 76th anniversary of the Indian Army’s first Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa, who took over in 1949.
“In Service of the Nation” will be the theme for Indian Army Day in 2024.
The subject aligns with the Indian Army’s motto, “Service Before Self,” which prioritizes national service over personal pursuits.

Ans (E)
PM condoled the demise of Urdu poet Munawwar Rana.
Munawwar Rana, born on November 26, 1952, was an acclaimed Indian Urdu poet.
He was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014 for his poem “Shahdaba.”
His poetic style incorporated Hindi and Awadhi.
His ghazals often centered around the theme of motherhood.
He passed away at the age of 71 due to throat cancer.

Ans (A)
PM condoled the demise of renowned classical singer, Dr. Prabha Atre.
Prabha Atre was born in 1932, in Pune.
She earned her PhD from the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Music School, showcasing her dedication to Indian classical music education.
She received prestigious awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1991.
She was honored with the Padma Shri in 1990, Padma Bhushan in 2002, and Padma Vibhushan in 2022 for her exceptional contributions to music.

Ans (C)
‘International Camel Festival’ was organized in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
It started with the Heritage Walk, which started from Rampuriya Haveli and passed through the main roads of the city, and ended at Rao Bikaji Ki Tekri.
Fairs like Desert Mahotsav (Jaisalmer), Nagaur Fair (Nagaur), and Pushkar Fair (Pushkar) are also organized in Rajasthan.