Categories: Current Affairs Quiz

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 8 2024

1. Which city has topped in “Top Cities for Women in India 2023” index?
(A) Chennai
(B) New Delhi
(C) Mumbai
(D) Lucknow
(E) Indore

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Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
‘Top Cities for Women in India 2023’ has been released by the Avatar group, based on a City Inclusion Score (CIS).
The CIS, out of 100, is the aggregate of the Industrial Inclusion Score (IIS) and Social Inclusion Score (SIS).
Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, and Hyderabad emerged as the Top 5 Cities for Women in India.

2. NHPC Limited will build Kuppa Hydro Storage Project in which state?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Gujarat
(D) Tamil Nadu
(E) Telangana

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Solution: Option C.)

Ans (C)
NHPC Limited has signed an MoU with Gujarat Power Corporation Limited for a Rs 4,000 crore investment in the 750 MW Kuppa Pumped Hydro Storage Project located at Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat.
This investment aligns with the national objective of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 and the “Net Zero” target set for 2070, in efforts towards clean and green energy.

3. Dongaria Kondh shawl of which state has recently got a Geographical Indication tag?
(A) Assam
(B) Odisha
(C) Sikkim
(D) Jharkhand
(E) Bihar

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Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
Lanjia Saura painting, Dongaria Kondh embroidered shawl, and Khajuri Guda (jaggery) were among seven products from Odisha to have received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The Lanjia Saura tribe reveres ‘idital’ paintings, a mural art style considered of high spiritual importance.
The Dolgaria Kondh produce knitted shawls reflecting their culture and biodiversities.
Odisha’s Khajuri Guda, a natural sweetener made from palm juice, is produced by tribal communities, including the Lanjia Saura, across numerous districts.

4. Beatrice Chebet, who has set a new women’s world record in the 5km race in Barcelona, hails from which country?
(A) Argentine
(B) Serbia
(C) Russia
(D) Kenya
(E) China

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Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
Kenyan athlete Beatrice Chebet set a new women’s world record in the 5km race in Barcelona, clocking a time of 14:13 minutes.
Chebet’s performance also bettered the mixed race record of 14:19, previously set by Ethiopian runner Ejegayehu Taye.
Other runners including Ejegayehu Taye, Lilian Kasait Rengeruk, and Joy Cheptoyek, also finished under the previous women-only world record.

5. Wancho Wooden Craft of which state has recently awarded a Geographical Indication tag?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Sikkim
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Punjab
(E) Himachal Pradesh

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Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
Handmade Carpets and Wancho Wooden Craft from Arunachal got GI Tag.
The Wancho Wooden Craft is an integral part of the culture of Wancho tribes in Arunachal Pradesh, practiced for generations.
This ethnic art form is used for decorating homes and gifting friends.
Traditionally, Wanchos made wood carvings for the communal boys’ dormitory and the village chief’s house.

6. Who has been appointed as the first woman Director General of Police in Maharashtra?
(A) Vimal Mehra
(B) Meera Borwankar
(C) Sonia Narang
(D) Sanjukta Parashar
(E) Rashmi Shukla

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Solution: Option E.)

Ans (E)
Rashmi Shukla, an IPS officer from the 1988 batch, has been appointed as the first woman Director General of Police in Maharashtra, succeeding Rajnish Seth.
Ms Shukla was on Central deputation heading the SSB, before this appointment.
Known for her tenure as the Commissioner of the State Intelligence Department, Shukla had multiple controversies surrounding the secret phone tapping.

7. Which country has named Pubity Athlete of the Year 2023?
(A) Virat Kohli
(B) Cristiano Ronaldo
(C) Roger Federer
(D) Rafael Nadal
(E) Sachin Tendulkar

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Solution: Option A.)

Ans (A)
Virat Kohli has been named the Pubity Athlete of the Year for 2023, securing a decisive victory with a 78-22 margin against Lionel Messi.
Pubity, an online community with over 35 million followers on Instagram, conducted an online poll.
The knockout-style voting process included Novak Djokovic, Pat Cummins, LeBron James, Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Max Verstappen.

8. Govindayapalli Ram Mohan Rao has recently assumed the role of Executive Director of which government entity?
(A) RBI
(B) NABARD
(C) NHB
(D) SEBI
(E) IRDAI

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Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
Govindayapalli Ram Mohan Rao assumed the role of SEBI Executive Director.
Ram Mohan Rao brings a wealth of experience to his new position, having supervised various aspects of SEBI’s operations in the eastern region.
He was appointed for a 3-year term and will be responsible for handling and maintaining the integrity and efficiency of SEBI’s regulatory functions.
Notably, Rao is a certified fraud examiner, holding accreditation from the ACFE.

9. Which country has registered the second highest number of cancer deaths in Asia, 9.3 lakh?
(A) China
(B) India
(C) Russia
(D) Japan
(E) Afghanistan

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Solution: Option B.)

Ans (B)
India recorded around 12 lakh new cancer cases and 9.3 lakh deaths in 2019, making it Asia’s second highest contributor as per Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal.
China, India, and Japan emerged as leaders in new cancer cases and deaths, with Asia facing 94 lakh new cases and 56 lakh deaths in 2019.
China led with 27 lakh deaths, while Japan registered 4.4 lakh deaths.

10. Who has been appointed as CEO of the Indian Olympic Association?
(A) Bhalindra Singh
(B) Sivanthi Adithan
(C) Suresh Kalmadi
(D) Raghuram Iyer
(E) Vijay Kumar Malhotra

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Solution: Option D.)

Ans (D)
The Indian Olympic Association has appointed, Raghuram Iyer, as its new CEO.
Raghuram Iyer, the former CEO of Rajasthan Royals, brings a diverse and rich professional background to his new role.
Prior to Iyer’s appointment, the functions of the CEO at IOA were managed by Kalyan Chaubey, the joint secretary of the IOA and the President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).