Sources for current affairs on 19th January 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint, PIB, All India Radio.
1. Ram Lalla Pran-Pratishtha Ceremony
– Date: Paush Shukla Dwadashi, Vikrami Samvat 2080, 22 January 2024.
– This ceremony is significant in the context of the Ram Janmabhoomi issue, involving the construction and establishment of the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya.
2. India’s First Venus Mission
– Expected to be launched in 2028 by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) Chief.
– Marks a significant advancement in India’s space exploration program, specifically targeting Venus.
3. India’s First Graphene Centre (IICG) in Kerala
– Launched by the Union Government.
– Aims to promote research and development, product innovation, and capacity building in the field of graphene and 2D material systems.
– Graphene is a revolutionary material with unique properties such as being the thinnest, strongest, and most conductive material for both electricity and heat.
4. Guruvayur and Sree Krishna Temple
– Guruvayur is home to the historic Sree Krishna Temple, known as the Dwaraka of the South.
– The temple is one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations in Thrissur, Kerala.
5. Bilateral Naval Exercise ‘Ex-Ayutthaya’
– Conducted by the Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy.
– Named after Ayodhya in India and Ayutthaya in Thailand, symbolizing historical legacies and cultural ties between the two nations.
6. Honoring Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
– Ranjan Gogoi, former Chief Justice of India, will be honored with Assam’s highest civilian award, ‘Assam Baibhav.’
19th January 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. What event took place on Paush Shukla Dwadashi, Vikrami Samvat 2080, on 22nd January 2024?
– A. India’s first Venus mission launch
– B. Inauguration of the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple
– C. Ram Lalla Pran-Pratishtha Ceremony
– D. Ex-Ayutthaya bilateral naval exercise
Answer: C. Ram Lalla Pran-Pratishtha Ceremony
2. When is India’s first Venus mission likely to be launched?
– A. 2024
– B. 2026
– C. 2028
– D. 2030
Answer: C. 2028
3. Where was India’s first graphene center (IICG) recently launched by the Union Government?
– A. Bengaluru
– B. Kerala
– C. New Delhi
– D. Mumbai
Answer: B. Kerala
4. What is graphene, the focus of the IICG, known for?
– A. Thickest material
– B. Weakest conductor of electricity
– C. World’s thinnest, strongest, and most conductive material
– D. Highly radioactive substance
Answer: C. World’s thinnest, strongest, and most conductive material
5. Which city is home to the historic Sree Krishna Temple, known as the Dwaraka of the South?
– A. Mumbai
– B. Guruvayur
– C. Chennai
– D. Kolkata
Answer: B. Guruvayur
6. What is the name of the maiden bilateral naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy?
– A. Ex-Ayodhya
– B. Ex-Thrissur
– C. Ex-Bangkok
– D. Ex-Ayutthaya
Answer: D. Ex-Ayutthaya
7. Which honor will be bestowed upon former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi?
– A. Bharat Ratna
– B. Assam Vibhushan
– C. Assam Baibhav
– D. Padma Bhushan
Answer: C. Assam Baibhav
8. What is the significance of Guruvayur’s Sree Krishna Temple?
– A. Dwaraka of the North
– B. Meenakshi Temple of the South
– C. Dwaraka of the South
– D. Golden Temple of the East
Answer: C. Dwaraka of the South
9. What does IICG stand for in the context of the recent center launched by the Union Government in Kerala?
– A. Indian Institute of Carbon and Graphene
– B. International Institute for Chemical Growth
– C. India’s Innovation Center for Graphene
– D. Indian Institute of Computational Geometry
Answer: A. Indian Institute of Carbon and Graphene
10. Which material holds immense potential for revolutionizing various industries due to its extraordinary properties?
– A. Silicon
– B. Graphene
– C. Aluminum
– D. Copper
Answer: B. Graphene
11. In the context of the naval exercise ‘Ex-Ayutthaya,’ what historical legacies do Ayodhya in India and Ayutthaya in Thailand symbolize?
– A. Shared colonial history
– B. Cultural ties and ancient connections
– C. Modern diplomatic relations
– D. Joint space exploration efforts
Answer: B. Cultural ties and ancient connections
12. What does the term “Pran-Pratishtha” refer to in the context of the Ram Lalla ceremony?
– A. Inauguration of a political leader
– B. Establishing the life force in an idol or deity
– C. Launching a new scientific project
– D. Commemorating a historical event
Answer: B. Establishing the life force in an idol or deity