Today Current Affairs 18th January 2024

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18TH JANUARY CURRENT AFFAIRS

      1. Gentoo Penguin:

        • IUCN Status: Least Concern
        • A rare all-white Gentoo penguin was spotted in Chilean Antarctica.
        • Gentoo penguins are typically found in the Southern Hemisphere and are classified as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

      2. Accidental Death Reduction Target:

        • Government target by 2030: 50% reduction in accidental deaths.
        • Road, Transport, and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the goal at a National conclave on Road Safety in New Delhi.

      3. FASTag:

        • FASTag works on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.
        • Introduced by the National Highways Authority of India, it enables seamless toll transactions using RFID tags affixed on vehicle windshields.

      4. Farsi (Persian):

        • Farsi is the official language of Iran.
        • Classified as one of India’s nine classical languages under the New Education Policy.

      5. National Startup Day:

        • Observed on January 16 in India.
        • Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared January 16 as National Startup Day to celebrate and promote the Indian startup ecosystem.

Question 1: What is the IUCN status of the Gentoo Penguin, recently seen in the news?

[A] Endangered
[B] Least Concern
[C] Vulnerable
[D] Critically endangered

  • Answer 1: [B] Least Concern

    Explanation 1: The Gentoo Penguin is classified as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

Question 2: What target has the government set to reduce accidental deaths by 2030?

[A] 50%
[B] 40%
[C] 60%
[D] 30%

  • Answer 2: [A] 50%

    Explanation 2: The government aims to cut accidental deaths by 50% by 2030, as announced by Road, Transport, and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Question 3: Which technology does FASTag, recently seen in the news, use for toll payments?

[A] WiFi Frequency Identification
[B] Infrared Frequency Identification
[C] Radio Frequency Identification
[D] Electrical Frequency Identification

  • Answer 3: [C] Radio Frequency Identification

    Explanation 3: FASTag works on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for seamless toll transactions.

Question 4: Farsi (Persian), recently in the news, is the official language of which country?

[A] Iran
[B] Iraq
[C] Afghanistan
[D] South Africa

  • Answer 4: [A] Iran

    Explanation 4: Farsi (Persian) is the official language of Iran.

Question 5: On which date is the ‘National Startup Day’ observed in India?

[A] 11 January
[B] 17 January
[C] 16 January
[D] 16 February

  • Answer 5: [C] 16 January

    Explanation 5: National Startup Day is observed on January 16 in India, as declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to celebrate and boost the Indian startup ecosystem.

Which is the highest award for sports coaches in India?
  • Arjuna Award
  • Kalidas Samman
  • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
  • Dronacharya Award
 
 

  • Correct Answers Is: 4
    65% got this right
    SOLUTION
     

     

    The correct answer is the Dronacharya award.

    Key Points

    •  Dronacharya Award
      • It is the highest award for sports coaches in India.
      • It was first given in 1985 to Bhalchandra Bhaskar Bhagwat ( wrestling), Om Prakash( Boxing), O.M. Nambiar( Athletics).
      • It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs.
      • This award consists of a bronze statue of Dronacharya, a certificate, ceremonial dress, and a cash prize of Rs. 15 lakh.
      • In 2020 it was given to:
    1. Jude Sebastian for hockey
    2. Yogesh Malviya for Mallakhamb
    3. Jaspal Rana for Shooting
    4. Kuldeep Kumar Handoo for Wushu
    5. Gaurav Kumar for Badminton

    Additional Information

    • Arjuna Award
      • It is given for outstanding performance in sports and games.
      • It was given in 1961 for the first time.
      • It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs.
      • This award consists of a bronze statue of Arjuna, a certificate, ceremonial dress, and cash prizes of Rs. 15 lakh.
    • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
      • It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs.
      • This award consists of a medallion, a certificate, and a cash prize of Rs. 25 lakh.
      • It is the highest sporting honor of India.
      • It was first given in 1991 to Viswanathan Anand for chess.
      • In 2021 it was given to:
    AwardeeSports
    Neeraj ChopraJavelin Throw
    Ravi KumarWrestling
    Lovlina BorgohainBoxing
    Manpreet SinghHockey
    Sreejesh PRHockey
    Avani LekharaShooting
    Sumit AntilJavelin Throw
    Pramod BhagatBadminton
    Krishna NagarBadminton
    Manish NarwalShooting
    Mithali RajCricket
    Sunil ChhetriFootball
    • Kalidas Samman
      • It is a prestigious arts award given annually by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
      • It was first awarded in 1980 to Semmangudi Srinivas Iyer and Mallikarjub Mansur.
      • In 2019 it was given to Surendra Verma( Theatre). 

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