Sources for current affairs on 12th January 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint, PIB, All India Radio.
1. Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Inauguration
– Inaugurated by Narendra Modi on January 12 in Sewri, Mumbai.
– Also known as “ATAL SETU.”
– Total length is 21.8 km.
2. Significance of January 12
– Celebrated as National Youth Day and Vivekananda’s Birth Anniversary.
3. Assam’s Rural Scheme Limitations
– Assam sets a 3-child cap for new rural scheme beneficiaries.
– For SC/ST women, the limit is four children.
4. Pankaj Tripathi’s Resignation
– Stepped down as the Election Commission national icon for voter awareness.
– Due to the release of his upcoming movie “Main Atal Hoon.”
5. Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023
– Presented by the President of India in New Delhi.
– Varanasi is named the cleanest city among Ganga towns.
– Indore and Surat are recognized as the cleanest cities.
– Maharashtra tops among the cleanest states.
– Chandigarh awarded for “SafaiMitra Surakshit Sheher.”
6. Maharstra Nari Shakti Doot App
– Launched by Narendra Modi.
7. Direct Tax Collection
– Net Direct Tax collection is 80.61% of the total Budget Estimates for F.Y. 2023-24.
8. ISRO’s Recognition
– Awarded the “Indian of the Year Award” for 2023.
9. WTO Ambassador Appointment
– IAS officer Senthil Pandian C appointed as the ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva.
12th January 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. What is the total length of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as ATAL SETU?
a) 18.5 km
b) 21.8 km
c) 25.3 km
d) 30.0 km
Answer: b) 21.8 km
2. Why did Pankaj Tripathi step down as the Election Commission national icon for voter awareness?
a) Health issues
b) Political reasons
c) Upcoming movie release (“Main Atal Hoon”)
d) Retirement
Answer: c) Upcoming movie release (“Main Atal Hoon”)
3. Which city is recognized as the cleanest city among Ganga towns in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023?
a) Varanasi
b) Indore
c) Surat
d) Chandigarh
Answer: a) Varanasi
4. How many children does Assam set as the limit for new rural scheme beneficiaries?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Answer: b) Three
5. Who presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023 in New Delhi?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) President of India
c) Chief Minister of Maharashtra
d) Mayor of Varanasi
Answer: b) President of India
6. What is the percentage of net Direct Tax collection compared to the total Budget Estimates for F.Y. 2023-24?
a) 70.45%
b) 80.61%
c) 90.25%
d) 100%
Answer: b) 80.61%
7. For which achievement did ISRO receive the “Indian of the Year Award” in 2023?
a) Mars Mission success
b) Satellite launch
c) Chandrayaan mission
d) Overall contribution to space science
Answer: d) Overall contribution to space science
8. Who has been appointed as the ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Senthil Pandian C
c) Pankaj Tripathi
d) ISRO
Answer: b) Senthil Pandian C
9. What is the significance of January 12th?
a) Republic Day
b) Independence Day
c) National Youth Day and Vivekananda’s Birth Anniversary
d) World Environment Day
Answer: c) National Youth Day and Vivekananda’s Birth Anniversary
10. Which city has been named the cleanest city in India, according to the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023?
a) Indore
b) Surat
c) Varanasi
d) Mumbai
Answer: a) Indore
11. What is the name of the app launched by Narendra Modi for women empowerment in Maharashtra?
a) Nari Shakti Doot
b) Swachh Survekshan
c) Atal Doot
d) Bharat Mandapam
Answer: a) Maharashtra Nari Shakti Doot App
12. What percentage of the total Budget Estimates does the net Direct Tax collection represent for F.Y. 2023-24?
a) 50.75%
b) 65.12%
c) 80.61%
d) 95.20%
Answer: c) 80.61%
13. Which state tops among the cleanest states in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023?
a) Gujarat
b) Maharashtra
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Kerala
Answer: b) Maharashtra
14. What award was ISRO presented with for the year 2023?
a) Nobel Prize in Physics
b) Bharat Ratna
c) Padma Bhushan
d) Indian of the Year Award
Answer: d) Indian of the Year Award
15. Why did Pankaj Tripathi resign as the Election Commission national icon?
a) Health issues
b) Upcoming movie release (“Main Atal Hoon”)
c) Political reasons
d) Retirement
Answer: b) Upcoming movie release (“Main Atal Hoon”)
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