1. Hyperloop Facility : ArcelorMittal and IIT Madras are working together to create Asia's first Hyperloop facility.
2. Toy Imports : Toy imports dropped by 52%, while exports increased by 239% over eight years.
3. Pharma Manufacturing Rules : Health Ministry revised rules for pharmaceutical manufacturing to maintain quality.
4. Sunderbans Honey : Sunderbans honey, collected by the "Mouli" community, got a GI tag.
5. Black Nunia Rice : This rice, known as the "Prince of Rice," received its GI tag.
6. Solar and Wind Power : Tata Power will invest ?70,000 crore to build 10 GW of solar and wind power in Tamil Nadu.
7. National PACS Mega Conclave : An event celebrated the achievements of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).
8. India-Nepal Relations Boost : India and Nepal strengthened ties, agreeing for India to import 10,000 MW of hydroelectricity from Nepal and providing financial aid.
9. Kyrgyzstan’s Snow Leopard : Kyrgyzstan declared the snow leopard as its national symbol, focusing on conservation.
10. Bangladesh Election : Sheikh Hasina secured her fifth term as Bangladesh's Prime Minister.
11. Delhi’s Economic Growth : Delhi's per capita income grew by over 14%, reaching Rs 4,44,768.
12. West Bengal’s GI Tags : West Bengal secured GI tags for products like Sunderbans Honey and Black Nunia Rice.
13. Tamil Nadu’s Economic Vision : Tamil Nadu aims for a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
14. RBI Financial Report : The report highlights the strength of scheduled commercial banks.
15. Vietnam’s Investment in Tamil Nadu : Vietnamese company VinFast Auto plans to invest $2 billion in an EV facility in Tamil Nadu.
16. ANC Foundation Day : The African National Congress celebrated its Foundation Day.
17. Earth’s Rotation Day : Celebrating Earth's rotation, honoring Léon Foucault's groundbreaking experiment.
18. Chennai as Best City for Women : Chennai ranked top for women inclusivity in 2023.
19. International Purple Fest : Goa hosted the inclusive festival for persons with disabilities.
20. India-Guyana MoU : India and Guyana signed an MoU for collaboration in the hydrocarbon sector.
21. Adani Ports CEO Appointment : Ashwani Gupta appointed as CEO of Adani Ports.
22. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar : Awards recognizing contributions to sports development in India.
23. ICC Rule Changes : Altered rules in cricket for stumping incidents.
24. Indian Army Chief’s Book : Gen MM Naravane's autobiography titled "Four Stars of Destiny."
25. Electrically Conductive Soil : Swedish scientists developed "E-Soil" to boost plant growth, particularly barley seedlings.
25 Objective Current Affairs of 8th January 2024
1. Which entities are partnering to create Asia's first Hyperloop facility?
Answer: ArcelorMittal and IIT Madras.
2. What has been the trend in toy imports and exports over the last eight years according to the Commerce Ministry?
Answer: Toy imports decreased by 52%, while exports increased by 239%.
3. Which ministry revised Pharma manufacturing rules under schedule M?
Answer: The Health Ministry.
4. Which community collects Sunderbans honey, recently granted the GI tag?
Answer: The "Mouli" community.
5. What title has been earned by the Black Nunia rice?
Answer: The "Prince of Rice."
6. How much investment did Tata Power announce for developing solar and wind power capacity in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: ?70,000 crore.
7. What was the purpose of the National PACS Mega Conclave?
Answer: To commemorate the achievement of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).
8. What significant agreement was made during S. Jaishankar's visit to Nepal?
Answer: An accord for India to import 10,000 MW of hydroelectricity from Nepal over the next decade.
9. Which country declared the snow leopard as its national symbol?
Answer: Kyrgyzstan.
10. Who secured a fifth term in the Bangladesh Election 2024?
Answer: Sheikh Hasina.
11. What was Delhi's per capita income in the current fiscal year?
Answer: Rs 4,44,768.
12. For what products did West Bengal secure Geographical Indication (GI) tags?
Answer: Sunderbans Honey, Black Nunia Rice, and distinctive sarees like Tangail, Gorod, and Kadiyal.
13. What is the economic goal set by Tamil Nadu government during GIM2024?
Answer: Achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
14. What were the highlights of RBI's Financial Stability Report (FSR) – December 2023?
Answer: SCBs’ Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio at 3.2%, with Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) at 0.8% in September 2023.
15. How much investment did Vietnam commit to establishing an electric vehicle facility in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: $2 billion.
16. What important day is celebrated on January 8, honoring Earth's rotation discovery?
Answer: Earth’s Rotation Day.
17. Which Indian city topped in terms of inclusivity for women in 2023?
Answer: Chennai.
18. What is the purpose of the International Purple Fest – Goa 2024?
Answer: To celebrate inclusivity for persons with disabilities.
19. What collaborative initiatives are covered under the India-Guyana MoU for Hydrocarbon Sector Collaboration?
Answer: Crude Oil Sourcing, Exploration and Production (E&P) Sector, Oil Refining, Capacity Building, Bilateral Trade, Natural Gas Sector, Clean Energy.
20. Who has been appointed as CEO of Adani Ports And Special Economic Zone?
Answer: Ashwani Gupta.
21. What is the purpose of the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar?
Answer: To recognize contributions towards the promotion and development of sports in India.
22. What significant change has ICC made regarding stumping incidents in cricket?
Answer: Teams can only challenge caught-behind decisions for stumping with a separate DRS option.
23. What is the title of General Manoj Mukund Naravane's autobiography?
Answer: "Four Stars of Destiny: An Autobiography."
24. What innovative concept was unveiled by Swedish scientists to accelerate plant growth?
Answer: Electrically conductive “E-Soil” through hydroponics.
25. What is the estimated global turnout for the International Purple Fest?
Answer: Over 8,000 delegates.
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