Sources for current affairs on 1st January 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint.
1. Entertainment
– Actor Tom Wilkinson, known for his role in “The Full Monty,” has passed away.
2. Sports Achievements
– India secured significant victories in sports events:
– 107 medals in the Asian Games 2023.
– 111 medals in the Asian Para Games.
3. Innovation Index
– India holds the 40th position in the Global Innovation Index.
4. Security Measures
– The government imposed a 5-year ban on the Jammu and Kashmir outfit Tehreek-e-Hurriyat under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
5. Government Appointments
– Arvind Panagariya, former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, is appointed as the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.
6. Banking Update
– Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) introduced a savings account portability facility.
7. Antarctica Development
– India announced the establishment of a new station at Antarctica, Maitri 2, replacing the previous Maitri station.
8. Space Exploration
– The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C58.
9. Military Exercises:
– The joint military exercise “Desert Cyclone 2024” between India and the UAE commenced on January 2nd.
1st January 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. Who recently passed away, known for his role in “The Full Monty”?
a) Arvind Panagariya
b) Tom Wilkinson
c) XPoSat
d) Maitri 2
Answer: b) Tom Wilkinson
2. How many medals did India win in the Asian Para Games 2023?
a) 40
b) 107
c) 111
d) 58
Answer: c) 111
3. In which position does India rank on the Global Innovation Index?
a) 16th
b) 40th
c) 58th
d) 107th
Answer: b) 40th
4. Which outfit in Jammu and Kashmir was banned for 5 years under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)?
a) Asian Para Games
b) Tehreek-e-Hurriyat
c) Desert Cyclone
d) IOB
Answer: b) Tehreek-e-Hurriyat
5. Who is appointed as the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?
a) Tom Wilkinson
b) Arvind Panagariya
c) XPoSat
d) Maitri 2
Answer: b) Arvind Panagariya
6. Which bank introduced a savings account portability facility?
a) ISRO
b) IOB
c) NITI Aayog
d) PSLV-C58
Answer: b) IOB
7. What is the name of the new station at Antarctica announced by India?
a) Maitri 2
b) XPoSat
c) Desert Cyclone
d) Asian Para Games
Answer: a) Maitri 2
8. What did ISRO successfully launch aboard PSLV-C58?
a) Maitri 2
b) XPoSat
c) Desert Cyclone
d) Asian Para Games
Answer: b) XPoSat
9. When did the joint military exercise ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ between India and the UAE start?
a) 16th Finance Commission
b) 2nd January
c) Asian Games 2023
d) Global Innovation Index
Answer: b) 2nd January