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17th January Current Affairs 2024

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National and International Current Affairs of 17th January 2024

  • Climate Change: India is working on a plan to improve weather and climate information for farmers, businesses, and people.
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  • Ramayana Festival: India is hosting a year-long festival celebrating the Ramayana and its cultural significance.
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  • Bull-Taming Festival: The Jallikattu bull-taming festival is happening in Tamil Nadu.
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  • Navy: Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty is the new Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy.
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  • Banks: Karnataka Bank and Clix Capital have partnered to provide loans to businesses.
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  • Finance: The Reserve Bank of India has released draft rules for fintech companies.
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  • Insurance: LIC is now the most valuable company in India, surpassing the State Bank of India.
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  • Oil: The government has reduced the windfall tax on domestic crude oil.
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  • Religion: Sikhs around the world are celebrating Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti.
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  • Startups: Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu are the best-performing states in the Startup Ranking for 2022.
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  • Military: India is ranked fourth in the world in terms of military strength.
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  • Trust: India is a global leader in trust, according to the Edelman Trust Barometer 2024.
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  • Technology: The World Economic Forum and the Telangana government are collaborating to establish a Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Hyderabad.
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  • Real Estate: IndoSpace has invested Rs 2000 crore in Tamil Nadu.
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  • Books: A new book has been released about the early life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy, the co-founders of Infosys.
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  • Chess: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has become India's number one chess player.
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  • Science: The India International Science Festival is happening in Kolkata.
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  • Space: Pixxel has inaugurated a new satellite manufacturing facility in Bengaluru.
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World News:

  • The United States is ranked first in the world in terms of military strength.
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  • Bhutan is ranked lowest in the world in terms of military strength.
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25 Objective Current Affairs of 17th January 2024

 

  1. Why did the Ministry of Home Affairs revoke the FCRA registration of CPR?

  2. Answer: The Ministry of Home Affairs revoked the FCRA registration of CPR for alleged violations of FCRA regulations.

  3. Where and when will the year-long “Ramayan” festival be launched?

  4. Answer: The year-long “Ramayan” festival will be launched in Delhi on January 18 and traverse various cities like Lucknow, Ayodhya, and Varanasi.

  5. What is the name of the bull-taming festival in Tamil Nadu?

  6. Answer: The name of the bull-taming festival in Tamil Nadu is Jallikattu.

  1. When did Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assume his role as Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy?
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  3.  Answer: Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assumed his role as Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy on January 15, 2024.

  1. What is the purpose of the digital co-lending partnership between Karnataka Bank and Clix Capital?

  2. Answer: The digital co-lending partnership between Karnataka Bank and Clix Capital aims to provide seamless and accessible finance solutions to the Indian MSME sector.

  3. What is the main objective of the draft norms released by RBI for fintech SROs?

  4. Answer: The main objective of the draft norms released by RBI for fintech SROs is to strike a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring regulatory priorities are met for consumer protection and risk containment.

  1. Which company has surpassed SBI to become the most valuable PSU in India?

  2. Answer: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has surpassed SBI to become the most valuable PSU in India.

  3. Why did the Indian government reduce the windfall tax on crude oil?

  4. Answer: The Indian government reduced the windfall tax on crude oil to address the challenges posed by soaring crude oil prices and global economic concerns.

  1. What is the significance of Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti for Sikhs?
  2.  Answer: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth and last Sikh Guru, and symbolizes the establishment of the Khalsa Panth, representing courage, selflessness, and devotion to righteousness.

  1. Which states emerged as the best performers in the Startup Ranking for 2022?

  2. Answer: Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu emerged as the best-performing states in the Startup Ranking for 2022.

  3. Which country ranks first in the 2024 Military Strength Rankings?

  4. Answer: The United States ranks first in the 2024 Military Strength Rankings.

  5. In which category does India lead in the Edelman Trust Barometer 2024?

  6. Answer: India leads in the category of confidence in businesses and NGOs in the Edelman Trust Barometer 2024.

  1. What is the purpose of the collaboration between the World Economic Forum and the Telangana government?

  2. Answer: The collaboration between the World Economic Forum and the Telangana government aims to establish a Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network (C4IR) in Hyderabad to advance healthcare technology.

  3. What is the expected employment generation from IndoSpace’s Rs 2000 crore investment in Tamil Nadu?

  4. Answer: IndoSpace’s Rs 2000 crore investment in Tamil Nadu is expected to generate employment opportunities for approximately 15,000 individuals.

  1. What is the focus of the book “An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy”? 
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  3. Answer: The book “An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy” offers an intimate look into the lives of the co-founders of Infosys, exploring their professional challenges, philanthropic work, and their unique connection to literature.
  1. Who did Praggnanandhaa defeat to become India’s No. 1 chess player?
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  3.  Answer: Praggnanandhaa defeated World Champion Ding Liren from China to become India’s No. 1 chess player.
  1. What is the central theme of IISF 2023? 
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  3. Answer: The central theme of IISF 2023 is “Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal,” 

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