Today’s Current Affairs MCQs/ GK Quiz 9th January 2024

1. What was the major achievement at the 81st Golden Globe Awards?

1. Lily Gladstone won Best Actress in a Drama.
2. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer won Best Picture.
3. Cillian Murphy won Best Actor for Oppenheimer.
4. All of the above.

2. What is the primary objective of the SVAMITVA Scheme by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?

1. Enhancing agricultural productivity.
2. Improving rural healthcare.
3. Empowering rural communities through accurate land demarcation.
4. Promoting tourism in rural areas.

3. What did the Kerala High Court modify in the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956?

1. Definition of brothel.
2. Inclusion of customers seeking prostitute services under ‘procure.’
3. Legalization of sex work.
4. Recognition of solicitation as legal.

4. What is the key innovation in agricultural technology mentioned in the news?

1. Electrically conductive soil for hydroponics.
2. Genetically modified crops.
3. Traditional farming methods.
4. Mineral wool cultivation substrate.

5. What was the controversy in the India-Maldives dispute on social media?

1. Trade disagreements.
2. Offensive language against PM Modi.
3. Environmental concerns.
4. Maritime boundary disputes.

6. Why did the Gujarat government’s decision to release 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case get rejected?

1. Lack of evidence.
2. Judicial error.
3. Gujarat government’s lack of authority.
4. Political interference.

7. What major award did the Ministry of Panchayati Raj receive for the SVAMITVA Scheme?

1. Best Rural Development Initiative.
2. Gold Prize in National Awards for e-Governance 2023.
3. Outstanding Innovation in Land Governance.
4. Best Government Scheme.

8. What is the purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Guyana in the hydrocarbon sector?

1. Collaboration in fashion industry.
2. Enhancing bilateral trade relations.
3. Diversification of crude oil resources.
4. Promotion of tourism.

9. What is the primary goal of the ‘Swachh Mandir (Clean Temple)’ campaign launched by PM Modi?

1. Promoting temple architecture.
2. Encouraging tourism in religious places.
3. Making pilgrimage sites clean.
4. Political campaigning.

10. What is the International Purple Fest dedicated to?

1. Environmental awareness.
2. Inclusive festival for individuals with disabilities.
3. Cultural diversity.
4. Global trade promotion.

11. Why did the Indian toy industry undergo a significant transformation, according to the case study by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow?

1. Government efforts to create a better manufacturing environment.
2. Increase in toy imports.
3. Decrease in toy exports.
4. Introduction of stringent regulations.

12. What did the Supreme Court state regarding the Gujarat government’s decision to release convicts in the Bilkis Bano case?

1. Acknowledged the decision.
2. Rejected the decision.
3. No opinion.
4. Urged further investigation.

Daily Current Affairs – 9 January 2024 (Notes)