Sources for current affairs on 6th January 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint.
1. UCO Bank’s Foundation Day
– UCO Bank celebrated its 82nd foundation day on January 6th.
2. ZIPNET – Inter-State Police Coordination
– ZIPNET is a database designed for inter-state police coordination.
3. Book Titled “E S Reddy – Festschrift”
– The book marks South Africa’s 30 years of independence.
– Commemorates E S Reddy’s centennial year.
4. One Nation One Election High-Level Committee
– Chaired by former president Ram Nath Kovind.
– Invited public suggestions until January 15, 2024.
5. Know Your Army Festival
– Held in Lucknow.
6. ISRO’s Fuel Cell Demonstration
– ISRO successfully demonstrated a fuel cell in space.
– Used hydrogen and oxygen, generating 180 watts power.
7. Fuel Cell Design
– Designed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
8. Brookfield’s Acquisition
– Canada-based Brookfield will acquire American Tower Operation (ATC) mobile tower operation in India.
9. Youngest Ranji Tournament Debut
– Bihar’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi played against Mumbai.
– Became the fourth youngest to play Ranji Tournament at the age of 12.
10. PT Usha’s Achievement
– PT Usha is the first woman president of the Indian Olympic Association.
11. World War Orphans Day
– Observed on January 6th.
6th January 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. What did UCO Bank celebrate on January 6th?
a) Independence Day
b) Foundation Day
c) Republic Day
d) Anniversary Day
Answer- b) Foundation Day
2. What is ZIPNET designed for?
a) Inter-State Railway Coordination
b) Inter-State Police Coordination
c) International Trade Coordination
d) Inter-State Educational Coordination
Answer- b) Inter-State Police Coordination
3. What does the book “E S Reddy – Festschrift” commemorate?
a) India’s Independence
b) Reddy’s Centennial Year
c) South Africa’s Foundation Day
d) World War Orphans Day
Answer- b) Reddy’s Centennial Year
4. Who chaired the high-level committee on “One Nation One Election”?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Amit Shah
c) Ram Nath Kovind
d) Rajnath Singh
Answer- c) Ram Nath Kovind
5. Where was the “Know Your Army Festival” held?
a) Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Lucknow
d) Kolkata
Answer- c) Lucknow
6. What did the ISRO demonstrate successfully in space on January 1st?
a) Solar Panels
b) Nuclear Reactor
c) Fuel Cell
d) Wind Turbine
Answer – c) Fuel Cell
7. Who designed the fuel cell for ISRO’s space mission?
a) APJ Abdul Kalam
b) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
c) Sunita Williams
d) Ritu Karidhal
Answer – b) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
8. Which company is set to acquire American Tower Operation (ATC) mobile tower operation in India?
a) Reliance Jio
b) Brookfield
c) Airtel
d) Vodafone Idea
Answer – b) Brookfield
9. Who became the fourth youngest to play in the Ranji Tournament at the age of 12?
a) Sachin Tendulkar
b) Virat Kohli
c) Vaibhav Suryavanshi
d) Rohit Sharma
Answer- c) Vaibhav Suryavanshi
10. Who is the first woman president of the Indian Olympic Association?
a) Mary Kom
b) PT Usha
c) Dipa Karmakar
d) Sania Mirza
Answer – b) PT Usha
11. Which day is observed on January 6th as per the provided information?
a) International Women’s Day
b) World Environment Day
c) World War Orphans Day
d) Global Health Day
Answer – c) World War Orphans Day