1. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (January 11, 2024): Recognizes the need to address human trafficking globally and end the suffering of victims. Highlights the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000.
2. Republic Day Pact: The Defence Ministry proposes a plan allowing states to showcase their tableaux every three years to ensure fair representation in the Republic Day parade.
3. India-Nepal Agreements: India and Nepal sign agreements on renewable energy, power, space, technology, and High Impact Community Development Projects. Nepal also signs a long-term power deal with India.
4. South Korea's Dog Meat Ban: South Korea passes a law banning the trade of dog meat, ending a centuries-old practice.
5. Red Ant Chutney GI Tag: Mayurbhanj's Red Ant Chutney in Odisha is granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
6. Zagreb Open 2024: Aman Sehrawat wins a gold medal in men's 57kg wrestling at the Zagreb Open 2024 in Croatia, marking India's first medal in the ranking series.
7. TARKASH Joint Exercise: TARKASH is a joint exercise by the National Security Guard (NSG), India, and US Special Operations Forces (SOF), USA, addressing threats related to CBRN terror attacks.
8. Republic Day Tableaux Plan: Defence Ministry proposes a three-year cycle for states to showcase tableaux in the Republic Day parade.
9. Rajnath Singh's UK Visit: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits London for crucial defense and security talks with the UK.
10. South Korea's Dog Meat Ban: South Korea passes a law banning the eating and selling of dog meat, effective after a three-year grace period.
11. Chhattisgarh's Ramlala Darshan Scheme: Chhattisgarh launches a scheme providing free pilgrimage to Ayodhya for residents aged 18-75.
12. Maharashtra's Atpadi Conservation Reserve: Maharashtra establishes a wildlife habitat in Sangli district, prioritizing the protection of endangered canids and diverse wildlife.
13. Indian Navy's Indigenous Drone: Indian Navy acquires its first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone, the Drishti 10 Starliner.
14. Human Trafficking Awareness Day: Observes National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11, emphasizing the global need to address the issue.
15. Startup India Innovation Week 2024: DPIIT organizes a week-long event to celebrate and advance the Indian Startup Ecosystem.
16. Street Vendors Empowerment: Two initiatives, PAiSA Dashboard and PM SVANidhi Portal, launched to empower street vendors.
17. Global Unemployment Outlook: International Labour Organization warns of a slight increase in global unemployment in 2024.
18. Global Passport Rankings: Six nations, including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain, share the top spot in the world's most powerful passports.
19. National Youth Festival: PM Modi inaugurates the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra, with the theme "MYBharat-ViksitBharat@2047."
20. Maldives-China Agreements: Maldives and China sign 20 agreements for diverse cooperation, elevating bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
21. India's Antarctic Expedition: Scientists from Mauritius and Bangladesh join India's 43rd Antarctic Expedition for collaborative research.
22. Senthil Pandian C as WTO Ambassador: Senthil Pandian C appointed as India's ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva.
23. Tshering Tobgay Re-Elected as Bhutan's Prime Minister: Bhutanese voters re-elect Tshering Tobgay as Prime Minister for a second term.
24. Divyakriti Singh - First Indian Woman Arjuna Awardee in Equestrian Sports: Divyakriti Singh becomes the first woman from Rajasthan to receive the Arjuna Award for her achievements in equestrian sports.
1. What was observed on January 11, 2024?
Answer: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
2. Which act was the first federal law to address modern slavery?
Answer: The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000.
3. What does the new Republic Day pact propose?
Answer: States can showcase one tableau every three years.
4. How many agreements were signed between India and Nepal?
Answer: Four agreements.
5. What is the focus of the new wildlife habitat in Sangli district, Maharashtra?
Answer: Protection of the endangered 'canid' family, including wild dogs, wolves, jackals, and foxes.
6. Which country recently banned the trade of dog meat through legislation?
Answer: South Korea.
7. Which Indian wrestler won a gold medal at the Zagreb Open 2024?
Answer: Aman Sehrawat.
8. What is TARKASH?
Answer: A joint exercise by the National Security Guard (NSG), India, and US Special Operations Forces (SOF), USA, addressing threats related to CBRN terror attacks.
9. How long is the endurance of the Drishti 10 Starliner drone recently acquired by the Indian Navy?
Answer: 36 hours.
10. When is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day observed annually?
Answer: January 11.
11. What is the theme of the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik?
Answer: "MYBharat-ViksitBharat@2047 – By the Youth, For the Youth."
12. Which department organizes the Startup India Innovation Week 2024?
Answer: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
13. What is PAiSA Dashboard?
Answer: An online platform providing real-time updates on the progress of the PM SVANidhi Mission scheme.
14. What warning did the International Labour Organization (ILO) issue regarding the global job market?
Answer: A slight increase in global unemployment is expected in 2024.
15. Which nations share the top spot in the global passport ranking, enjoying access to 194 destinations?
Answer: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain.
16. Who is appointed as India's WTO Ambassador?
Answer: Senthil Pandian C.
17. Who has been re-elected as Bhutan’s Prime Minister for a second term?
Answer: Tshering Tobgay.
18. Who became the first Indian woman to receive the Arjuna Award for Equestrian Sports?
Answer: Divyakriti Singh.
19. What does the Maldives-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership encompass?
Answer: 20 key agreements covering various sectors such as tourism, disaster risk reduction, blue economy, and investments in the digital economy.
20. Which country recently launched the Ramlala Darshan Scheme for a free pilgrimage to Ayodhya Dham?
Answer: Chhattisgarh.
21. What is the focus of the Atpadi Conservation Reserve in Sangli district, Maharashtra?
Answer: Protection of the endangered 'canid' family and creating a safe wildlife corridor.
22. Which Indian state recently granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Red Ant Chutney?
Answer: Odisha.
23. What is the objective of the TARKASH joint exercise?
Answer: Address threats related to CBRN terror attacks.
24. What is the purpose of the Drishti 10 Starliner drone acquired by the Indian Navy?
Answer: Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
25. What is the purpose of the Startup India Innovation Week 2024?
Answer: To celebrate and advance the Indian Startup Ecosystem, culminating in the National Startup Day on January 16th, 2024.
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