Daily Current Affairs 19 January 2024

1.		Which state recently inaugurated the 'Puri Jagannath Temple’s Heritage Corridor'?

Rajasthan

Odisha

Gujarat

Tamil Nadu

2.		What is the objective of the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative introduced by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)?

To promote carpooling among FASTag users

To encourage the use of FASTag for multiple vehicles

To streamline toll collection by ensuring a one-to-one correspondence between vehicles and FASTags

To eliminate the use of FASTag for toll collection

3.		How much investment will Foxconn's subsidiary make for a 40% stake in the chip packaging and testing facility in India in collaboration with HCL Group?

$20 million

$30 million

$37.2 million

$50 million

4.		Which city recently witnessed the inauguration of the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk, illuminated ahead of the Ram Temple inauguration?

Varanasi

Ayodhya

Delhi

Jaipur

5.		In which city is the eMobility Simulation Lab, a collaboration between IIT Madras and Altair, located?

Bangalore

Mumbai

Chennai

Delhi

6.		What is the theme of Wings India 2024, Asia's largest aviation expo?

"Connecting India to the World in Amrit Kaal: Setting the Stage for India Civil Aviation @2047"

"Advancements in Aviation Technology"

"Global Aviation Collaboration for Sustainable Future"

"Transforming Air Travel in the 21st Century"

7.		Who inaugurated the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in November 2023?

Xi Jinping (China)

Narendra Modi (India)

Lotay Tshering (Bhutan)

Gotabaya Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka)

8.		What is the significance of the New Dry Dock (NDD) inaugurated at Cochin Shipyard Limited, as mentioned in the article?

It is a space for cultural events and exhibitions.

It is a hub for financial services and investment.

It is a national pride and an engineering marvel for accommodating large vessels.

It is a new airport terminal for international flights.

9.		What is the primary focus of the 'Build for Billions' startup accelerator program initiated by DLabs at ISB in partnership with RBI Innovation Hub and UBI?

Agricultural Innovation

Financial Inclusion for the Informal Economy

Space Exploration Technology

Healthcare Technology

10.		Who is set to become the first ICC-appointed female neutral umpire to officiate in a bilateral series?

Anjali Bhagwat

Mithali Raj

Jhulan Goswami

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