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Daily Current Affairs 7 January 2024


1. What are the themes for World Day of War Orphans 2024?

"Protecting Our Future" and "Children First"

"Orphan Lives Matter" and "Standing Up for War-Affected Children"

"Peace and Hope" and "Rebuilding Lives"

"Supporting Orphans Globally" and "Global Solidarity"


2. Who is the Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) from India?

Smita Sarangi

Vikas Sheel

Sanjiv Aggarwal

Raghuram Iyer


3. What is the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, and when is it scheduled?

An international music festival in Mumbai

A trade exhibition for the automobile industry in New Delhi

A global summit on climate change in Chennai

A cultural exchange program with Asian countries in Kolkata


4. According to the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024 report, what is India's projected GDP growth for 2024?

5.5%

6.2%

7.0%

8.3%


5. Who has been appointed as the CEO and MD of NIIFL?

Sanjiv Aggarwal

Raghuram Iyer

G Ram Mohan Rao

Rashmi Shukla


6. What is the focus of the India-USAID MoU approved by the Union Cabinet?

Space exploration collaboration

Achieving 'net zero carbon emission' by Indian Railways

Enhancing agricultural productivity

Promoting cultural exchange between India and the USA


7. Where was the 58th DGsP/IGsP Conference 2023 inaugurated, and what were the key issues discussed?

Mumbai; Economic growth and infrastructure development

Jaipur; Security-related issues including border security and cyber-threats

Delhi; International trade and foreign relations

Kolkata; Climate change and environmental sustainability


8. What is the purpose of the 'Bharat Park' trade zone planned by the Indian government in the UAE?

To showcase Indian-made goods for a global audience

To establish a diplomatic center for India in the UAE

To promote cultural exchange between India and the UAE

To boost tourism in the UAE


9. What significant milestone did ISRO achieve on January 1, 2024?

Successful launch of a communication satellite

Test of a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58's POEM3 platform

Deployment of a new navigation system in space

Launch of a Mars exploration mission


10. How did IIT Madras researchers contribute to the production of the anti-cancer drug camptothecin?

They developed a new manufacturing process for camptothecin.

They synthesized camptothecin in a laboratory setting.

They engineered plant cells to boost camptothecin production.

They discovered a new source of camptothecin in the wild.