Daily GK Update - 20 January 2024 Current Affairs

                 Current Affairs

                                            National Affairs

PM Modi Inaugurates Boeing’s Global Engineering & Technology Centre Campus near Bengaluru.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Boeing’s state-of-the-art global engineering and technology center campus near Bengaluru.
• The Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre (BIETC) campus, situated at Hightech Defence and Aerospace Park in Devanahalli, boasts a significant investment of Rs 1,600 crore, positioning it as Boeing’s largest such venture outside the United States.

Gole Mela Festival Commenced At Jagannath Temple, Udhampur.

• Udhampur witnessed a glorious spectacle today as the sacred precincts of the Jagannath Temple came alive with the vibrant celebrations of the much-anticipated ‘Gole Mela.‘
• Devotees from Udhampur district and beyond flocked to the temple to partake in this annual religious and cultural extravaganza.

Himachal Pradesh Launches ‘My School-My Pride’ For Education Transformation.

• a progressive move aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, the state of Himachal Pradesh has unveiled the ambitious ‘My School-My Pride’ campaign under the ‘Apna Vidyalay’ program.
• This initiative is set to revolutionize the quality of education in government schools, providing a holistic approach to student growth and development.

                                         International Affairs

Japan’s Moon Sniper Mission lands on the surface of the moon.

• Japan is the world's fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon. Japan's high-precision “Moon Sniper” lander has touched down on the lunar surface in a first for the country.

                                              Appointment

IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary appointed Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal

• IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary has been appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
•  This appointment is a significant development in the administrative reshuffling within India’s internal security apparatus.

                                                     Sports

Carlos Sainz’s Historic Victory in Dakar Rally 2024.

• Carlos Sainz, at the age of 61, has made history by winning the Dakar Rally for the fourth time.
• Sainz, also known as ‘El Matador’, is renowned for his extraordinary skills and endurance in one of the most challenging motorsport events in the world.

Asian Shooting Championship 2024, Jakarta: Yogesh Bags Dual Gold, Lakshay Takes Bronze.

• The Asia Olympic Qualifiers witnessed a remarkable display of skill and precision from Indian shooters, with Yogesh Singh emerging as the star of the event.
• Singh not only secured the individual gold medal in the men’s 25m center fire pistol competition but also led the Indian trio to clinch the team gold. Additionally, other Indian shooters showcased their talent in different categories, contributing to the nation’s successful campaign.

1. Where is Boeing's largest engineering and technology center outside the United States located?

(a) Chennai

(b) Mumbai

(c) Bengaluru

(d) New Delhi

Answer- Bengaluru

2. What Indian state celebrates the annual 'Gole Mela' festival?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Odisha

(c) Uttar Pradesh

(d) Jammu and Kashmir

Answer- Odisha

3. Which country recently became the fifth to land a spacecraft on the moon?

(a) India

(b) China

(c) South Korea

(d) Japan

Answer- Japan

4. Who was officially appointed as the new Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in India?

(a) Vijay Kumar Singh

(b) R. Hari Kumar

(c) Daljit Singh Chaudhary

(d) Dhananjay Shekhawat

Answer- Daljit Singh Chaudhary

5. What is the specific category Yogesh Singh won the individual gold medal in at the Asian Shooting Championship?

(a) 10m Air Rifle

(b) 25m Rapid Fire Pistol

(c) 50m Rifle Prone

(d) Men's 25m Center Fire Pistol

Answer- Men's 25m Center Fire Pistol