Sources for current affairs on 20th January 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint, PIB, All India Radio.
1. Caste Census in Andhra Pradesh
After Bihar, Andhra Pradesh has undertaken a caste census to enumerate all communities in the state, indicating a focus on understanding and addressing social dynamics.
2. Khelo India Youth Games 2023
The sixth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games took place in Tamil Nadu, across four cities – Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore. The games were held from January 19 to 31, 2024, with the mascot being ‘Veera Mangai’ (brave woman) Velu Nachiyar.
3. India International Science Festival
The ninth edition of the India International Science Festival was inaugurated in Faridabad, emphasizing the importance of science and innovation.
4. World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report 2023
India has been ranked 127 out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity, showing an improvement of eight places from the previous year. This suggests ongoing efforts to bridge gender gaps.
5. Inclusion of Farsi as a Classical Language
In a move to strengthen cultural ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that Farsi (Persian) will be included as one of the nine classical languages in India under the New Education Policy.
6. Japan’s Lunar Mission
Japan has become the fifth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon, joining the ranks of the United States, the Soviet Union, China, and India in achieving this significant feat.
20th January 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. Which state recently joined Bihar in conducting a caste census to enumerate all communities?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
Answer: b) Andhra Pradesh
2. Where was the sixth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) held in 2023?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore
d) New Delhi
Answer: c) Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore
3. What is the mascot of Khelo India Youth Games 2023?
a) Veer Singh
b) Veera Mangai
c) Jai Khelo
d) Kavi Raj
Answer: b) Veera Mangai
4. In which city was the 9th Edition of India International Science Festival inaugurated?
a) Mumbai
b) Faridabad
c) Bengaluru
d) Hyderabad
Answer: b) Faridabad
5. According to the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report 2023, what is India’s rank out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity?
a) 120
b) 127
c) 135
d) 140
Answer: b) 127
6. Which classical language has been included as one of the nine classical languages in India under the New Education Policy?
a) Sanskrit
b) Greek
c) Farsi (Persian)
d) Latin
Answer: c) Farsi (Persian)
7. Which country recently became the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon?
a) Russia
b) Japan
c) France
d) Australia
Answer: b) Japan