Sources for current affairs on 18th January 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint, PIB, All India Radio.
1. Rare Bear Discovery
– Rare Tibetan Brown Bear found in Sikkim (Tibetan blue bear).
2. Google Pay’s UPI Expansion
– Google Pay expands UPI for international payments.
3. Wings India 24 in Hyderabad
– Asia’s largest aviation event started in Hyderabad.
– Theme: “Connecting India to the World in Amrit Kaal.”
– Inaugurated by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.
4. LIC Surpasses SBI
– LIC becomes more valuable than SBI.
5. Indian Army’s SAMBHAV
– Indian Army develops SAMBHAV for secure mobile communication.
6. Global Military Rankings 2024
– US tops Global Firepower’s 2024 military rankings.
– India ranks fourth globally.
– South Korea rises to fifth position.
7. Praggnanandhaa – India’s No. 1 Chess Player
– Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa surpasses Viswanathan Anand.
8. Karbi Youth Festival 2024
– Golden Jubilee celebration from Jan 12-19, 2024.
– Venue: Karbi People’s Hall, Taralangso, Diphu.
– Chief Guest: President Droupadi Murmu.
18th January 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. Rare Bear Discovery
– Question: What rare bear was discovered in Sikkim?
– A) Panda Bear
– B) Tibetan Brown Bear
– C) Polar Bear
– D) Grizzly Bear
– Answer: B) Tibetan Brown Bear
2. Google Pay’s UPI Expansion
– Question: Google Pay recently signed an agreement to expand UPI for which purpose?
– A) Domestic shopping
– B) International payments
– C) Cryptocurrency transactions
– D) Food delivery
– Answer: B) International payments
3. Wings India 24 in Hyderabad
– Question: What is the theme of the “Wings India 24” aviation event in Hyderabad?
– A) Soaring High: A Sky Adventure
– B) Connecting India to the World in Amrit Kaal
– C) Flying Dreams: Asia’s Flight Festival
– D) Airborne Wonders: Hyderabad Aviation Showcase
– Answer: B) Connecting India to the World in Amrit Kaal
4. LIC Surpasses SBI
– Question: In terms of value, which PSU has surpassed the State Bank of India (SBI)?
– A) ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation)
– B) LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India)
– C) BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited)
– D) NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation)
– Answer: B) LIC
5. Indian Army’s SAMBHAV
– Question: What does SAMBHAV stand for in the context of the Indian Army’s recent development?
– A) Secure Army Mobile Bharat Vision
– B) Strategic Armored Mobile Base
– C) Surveillance and Military Base for High-Altitude Vision
– D) Secure Access to Mobile Battlefield and Vital Headquarters
– Answer: A) Secure Army Mobile Bharat Vision
6. Global Military Rankings 2024
– Question: According to Global Firepower’s 2024 rankings, which country is identified as the world’s strongest military?
– A) Russia
– B) China
– C) India
– D) United States
– Answer: D) United States
7. Praggnanandhaa – India’s No. 1 Chess Player
– Question: Who recently became India’s No. 1 chess player, surpassing Viswanathan Anand?
– A) Anish Giri
– B) R Praggnanandhaa
– C) Magnus Carlsen
– D) Hikaru Nakamura
– Answer: B) R Praggnanandhaa
8. Karbi Youth Festival 2024
– Question: Where will the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Karbi Youth Festival 2024 be held?
– A) Guwahati, Assam
– B) Dibrugarh, Assam
– C) Diphu, Karbi Anglong
– D) Imphal, Manipur
– Answer: C) Diphu, Karbi Anglong