Sources for current affairs on 9th January 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint.
1. Superconductivity in LK-99
– Scientists report signs of superconductivity in a material called LK-99.
– Superconductors can conduct electricity with no resistance.
– Noteworthy because this occurs at room temperature.
2. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (NRI Day)
– Celebrated on January 9.
– Commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa to India in 1915.
– First celebrated in 2003, it is the flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs.
3. Tata Memorial Hospital’s Bio-Imaging Bank
– Established in Mumbai due to increasing cancer cases.
4. Launch of Sulphur-Coated Urea “Urea Gold”:
– Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers paves the way for the launch.
– Sulphur-coated urea is expected to be more economical and efficient than Neem-coated urea.
5. Kyrgyzstan’s Snow Leopard as National Symbol
– Kyrgyzstan officially declares the snow leopard as its national symbol.
– Demonstrates commitment to conservation and ecological balance.
6. Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey as Secretary General of BIMSTEC
– Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey assumes the charge as the 4th Secretary General of BIMSTEC.
9th January 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. What is LK-99 known for?
A) Room-temperature superconductivity
B) Antibiotic resistance
C) Solar energy production
D) Water purification
Answer: A) Room-temperature superconductivity
2. When is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, also known as NRI Day, celebrated?
A) January 1
B) January 9
C) February 14
D) March 22
Answer: B) January 9
3. Why was Tata Memorial Hospital’s Bio-Imaging Bank established?
A) To conduct research on climate change
B) Due to increasing cases of cancer
C) To promote organ donation
D) For genetic testing
Answer: B) Due to increasing cases of cancer
4. What is the brand name for the newly launched sulphur-coated urea?
A) Neem Gold
B) Urea Max
C) Urea Gold
D) Sulphur Shield
Answer: C) Urea Gold
5. Why did Kyrgyzstan declare the snow leopard as its national symbol?
A) Symbol of power and authority
B) To promote tourism
C) Demonstrates commitment to conservation and ecological balance
D) Random choice
Answer: C) Demonstrates commitment to conservation and ecological balance
6. Who assumed the charge as the 4th Secretary General of BIMSTEC?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Indra Mani Pandey
C) Tata Memorial
D) LK-99
Answer: B) Indra Mani Pandey