1. Military Training in Rajasthan: Indian and UAE armies started joint training in Rajasthan to improve their skills in desert areas.
2. Appointments: Vivek Srivastava became the Director General of Fire Services, Civil Defense, and Home Guards.
3. Automotive Boost: The Union Cabinet approved a scheme to boost the manufacturing of advanced automotive technology products.
4. New Discoveries: A new lizard species called calotes wangi was found in China. China also launched the world's deepest lab and a rocket using methane.
5. Political Updates: Felix Tshisekedi became the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo. BRICS is set to expand with new member countries.
6. Cultural and Record Events: Surat hosted an event to showcase products by persons with disabilities. Gujarat set a Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous Surya Namaskar performance.
7. Defense and Economy News: India-UAE joint military exercises started. DRDO celebrated its 66th Foundation Day. There was significant growth in GST collections and UPI transactions.
8. Banking and Financial Updates: Electoral bonds are set for release, Mudra loans show record growth, and the RBI increased the bulk deposit limit for certain banks.
9. Important Days: Global Family Day was celebrated on January 1.
10. Agreements and Appointments: ITC partnered with Microsoft and Skymet, while Vivek Srivastava and Rashmi Govil received key appointments. Arvind Panagariya became the head of the Sixteenth Finance Commission.
11. Defense and Sports Highlights: China appointed a new defense minister. Australian cricketer David Warner retired from ODI cricket, and Indian players excelled in chess and squash events.
12. Science and Technology: ISRO launched XPoSat, India's first X-ray polarimeter satellite, to study X-ray sources in space.
1. What is the primary goal of the joint military exercise "Desert Cyclone" between the Indian and UAE armies?
A. To enhance counter-insurgency capabilities in desert terrain.
2. Who was appointed as the Director General of Fire Services, Civil Defense, and Home Guards by the Union Cabinet?
A. Vivek Srivastava, a Gujarat cadre IPS officer.
3. Which scheme approved by the Union Cabinet aims to boost the manufacturing of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products?
A. PLI-AUTO Scheme.
4. Where was the new species of animal, calotes wangi, discovered?
A. China.
5. At what depth is China's world's deepest lab, 'durf,' located?
A. 2400 meters below the ground in Sichuan.
6. What significant achievement did a Chinese private company, Land Space, attain?
A. It launched a rocket with methane for the first time in the world.
7. Which organization launched "Gaganyaan year" with XPoSat, India's first X-ray polarimeter satellite?
A. ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).
8. What percentage of the vote did Felix Tshisekedi secure in the Democratic Republic of Congo election?
A. Approximately 73%.
9. Which countries joined the BRICS group, effectively doubling its membership?
A. Saudi Arabia, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, and Egypt.
10. Where was the 12th Divya Kala Mela organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)?
A. Surat, Gujarat, India.
11. In which state did Gujarat set a Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous Surya Namaskar performance?
A. Gujarat, India.
12. What is the aim of the India-UAE joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone 2024'?
A. Enhancing interoperability through the exchange of knowledge and best practices, particularly in urban operations.
13. When did DRDO celebrate its 66th Foundation Day?
A. January 1, 2024.
14. What was the value of GST collections in December 2023?
A. ?1,64,882 crore.
15. What was the total value of UPI transactions in December 2023?
A. ?18 lakh crore.
16. When will the 30th tranche of electoral bonds be on sale?
A. From January 2 to January 11, 2024.
17. What is the amount of Mudra loans disbursed in Q3 FY24?
A. ?3-lakh crore.
18. What is the revised bulk deposit limit set by the RBI for large UCBs?
A. ?1 crore and above.
19. When is Global Family Day celebrated annually?
A. January 1.
20. Which companies collaborated to address climate challenges faced by tobacco farmers in India?
A. ITC, Microsoft, and Skymet.
21. Who was appointed as the Director General of Fire Service, Civil Defence & Home Guards?
A. Vivek Srivastava.
22. Who is set to be the next Director (Human Resources) at Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)?
A. Rashmi Govil.
23. Who was appointed as the head of the Sixteenth Finance Commission by the Indian government?
A. Arvind Panagariya.
24. Who is China's new defense minister?
A. Dong Jun.
25. Who won the silver medal in the Women's Event at the 2023 World Rapid Chess Championships?
A. Koneru Humpy.
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