Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024 January 4, 2024
1. Which organization recently issued the standard operating procedure (SOP) for summoning government officials in judicial proceedings?
[A] Law Commission of India
[B] Supreme Court of India
[C] High Court of Delhi
[D] Ministry of Law and Justice
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court of India]
Notes:
The Supreme Court of India issued the SOP for summoning government officials after observing that the constant summoning of officials instead of relying on government lawyers runs contrary to the constitutional scheme. The SOP aims to outline guidelines and restrain the overuse of summons power by courts which often pressurizes the government. It states that officials cannot be summoned just because their stance differs from the court’s view. This move brings much-needed reforms to strengthen executive-judiciary coordination by avoiding unnecessary harassment of government officials.
2. Who is the author of recently released the book titled “Why Bharat Matters”?
[A] Amit Shah
[B] Nirmala Sitharaman
[C] S. Jaishankar
[D] Rajnath Singh
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Correct Answer: C [S. Jaishankar]
Notes:
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar released his new book “Why Bharat Matters” at an event in New Delhi. The book examines India’s transformation in foreign policy over the past decade under PM Modi. It also juxtaposes India’s evolution with the Ramayana. Jaishankar outlined how 2024 will be turbulent due to geopolitics but India can face challenges given its strength.
3. What is the name of female cheetah that recently gave birth to three cubs in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Asha
[B] Aadya
[C] Adima
[D] Aasha
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Correct Answer: D [Aasha]
Notes:
‘Aasha’ the female cheetah named by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave birth to a litter of three cubs inside Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. This momentous event marks a major milestone for the cheetah restoration project in India. Authorities are closely monitoring Aasha and the cubs to ensure their healthy growth and development.
4. Which three items from Arunachal Pradesh recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
[A] Adi kekir, Wancho crafts, Changlang textiles
[B] Apatani rice, adi kekir, Tibetan carpets
[C] Adi kekir, Tibetan carpets, Wancho wooden crafts
[D] Khamti rice, adi kekir, Changlang textiles
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Correct Answer: C [Adi kekir, Tibetan carpets, Wancho wooden crafts]
Notes:
Three products of Arunachal Pradesh – adi kekir ginger, carpets handmade by Tibetan settlers and wooden items by the Wancho community – have received the prestigious GI tag recognizing their unique geographical roots. Adi kekir is a famed variety of ginger while Wancho artisans create sculpture figures on wooden items. The GI tag certifies specific products as originating from a particular region to boost their marketability.
5. NATO has signed a contract to buy 1,000 units of which missile defense systems?
[A] THAAD
[B] S-400
[C] Patriot
[D] Arrow
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Correct Answer: C [Patriot]
Notes:
NATO announced signing of a $5.5 billion contract by member countries in Europe to purchase up to 1,000 Patriot air defense missiles to bolster security in view of the threat from Russia. The deal comes as Moscow has unleashed barrages of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine. Patriot systems supplied by nations like the US and Germany have been used by Kyiv to shoot down Russia’s attacks in the 11-month war.
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