Daily GK Update - 09 January 2024 Current Affairs

                  Current Affairs

                                      National Affairs

India launches Green Fuel Alliance with Denmark.

• To accelerate Sustainable Development in the mobility sector, India and Denmark have launched the Green Fuel Alliance.
• The GFAI aims to accelerate collaboration in the sustainable energy solutions sector, aligning with the joint global objective of carbon neutrality.

ONGC discovers Oil Reserves in India.

• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), one of India’s leading energy exploration and production companies, achieved a significant milestone on January 7 by commencing the first oil production from the deep-water KG-DWN 98/2 Block.
• This is the latest discovery of an oil reserve in India.

Archaeological Artifacts were found in a District of Telangana.

• The Mulugu district of Telangana has become the stage for an unexpected archaeological revelation following floods in this region.

India’s First Healthy and Hyegenic Streed Food Market ‘PRASADAM’ has been opened in Ujjain, MP.

• PRASADAM is the first hygienic street food market in India which was opened in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

                                      International Affairs

The USA has launched a historic Moon Lander Mission.

• The USA is sending its second moon mission after 51 years.
• Peregrine-1 lunar lander is the moon mission NASA sent to study the Moon’s surface environment in preparation for upcoming human missions.

Microsoft has launched AI Odyssey to upskill 100,000 Indian Software Developers.

• Microsoft India has unveiled the ‘AI Odyssey’ initiative, aiming to train 100,000 Indian developers in the latest AI technologies.

                                             Appointment

Indra Mani Pandey Takes On BIMSTEC Secretary General Role.

• Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, a seasoned diplomat from India, officially assumed the role of Secretary General (SG) of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).

                                                  Sports

Germany won the United Cup 2024 Title defeating Poland in the Finals.

• Germany’s Alexender Zerev won the United Cup 2024 Title after defeating Polish Tennis Player Hubert Hurkacz.

1. Which two countries have launched the Green Fuel Alliance to accelerate collaboration in sustainable energy solutions?

a) India and Denmark

b) India and China

c) India and Japan

d) India and Saudi Arabia

Answer- India and Denmark

2. What is the main objective of the Green Fuel Alliance?

a) To increase fossil fuel production

b) To promote electric vehicles

c) To invest in renewable energy sources

d) To develop nuclear power plants

Answer- To invest in renewable energy sources

3. What is the name of the NASA lunar lander sent to study the Moon's surface environment?

a) Artemis

b) Orion

c) Peregrine-1

d) Apollo

Answer- Peregrine-1

4. Which country launched its second moon mission after 51 years?

a) Russia

b) China

c) Japan

d) United States

Answer-USA

5. Which Indian company discovered new oil reserves in the KG-DWN 98/2 Block?

a) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

b) Indian Oil Corporation Limited

c) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited

d) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

Answer- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited

                                    Daily Vocabulary

Word and its meaning

Synonym

Antonym

Desiderability: (n.)

 the quality of being wanted or needed; worthiness of being desired.

appeal, attractiveness, charm, allure, desirability.

undesirability, repulsiveness, unattractiveness, distastefulness.

Raison d'etre: (n.)

 a fundamental reason or cause for something; its purpose or justification.

rationale, justification, ground, basis, foundation.

unreasonableness, senselessness, lack of purpose, aimlessness.

Anathema: (n.)

something or someone that is disliked or despised.

curse, abomination, execration, detestation, loathing.

blessing, benediction, approbation, delight, admiration.

Premeditated: (adj.)

 planned or thought about beforehand; not impulsive or spontaneous.

deliberate, planned, intentional, calculated, preconcerted.

impulsive, spontaneous, unplanned, unpremeditated, rash.

Preordained: (adj.)

determined or planned beforehand; destined.

predetermined, predestined, fated, inevitable, unalterable.

open-ended, contingent, changeable, unpredictable, alterable.