Daily GK Update - 9th February 2024 Current Affairs

                  Current Affairs

                                              National Affairs

The central government has ended the free movement regime with Myanmar.

• Union Home Ministry has taken decision to end the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Indo-Myanmar Border.
• This decision to end FMR to maintain demographics along the border regions.
• Under the Free Movement regime, Tribals living along the Indo-Myanmar Border can move within 16 km without the requirement of a visa and passport.

Tata Trusts To Inaugurate India’s First Small Animal Hospital In Mumbai.

• Tata Trusts proudly announces the launch of the nation’s foremost Small Animal Hospital in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai.
• This groundbreaking initiative is a testament to Mr. Tata’s enduring commitment to pet healthcare and veterinary care. Spanning an impressive 98,000 square feet across five floors, this state-of-the-art facility epitomizes excellence in pet healthcare.

                                          International Affairs

Ukraine has removed its top army commander.

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky removed his top general Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi.
• Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi enjoys very high public support in Ukraine because operations to repel Russian attacks were launched under his leadership.

                                                   Economy

West Bengal government presents a 3.7-lakh crore Budget.

• West Bengal government under Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee has tabled the State Budget of 3.7-lakh crore.

The growth rate is going to be 7% in the financial year 2024-25 as predicted by the RBI.

• In the latest round of the monetary policy, India’s central bank Reserve Bank of India has predicted that the Growth Rate is going to be 7% in the financial year 2024-25.
• RBI has also predicted that inflation will remain at 4.5% in the financial year 2024-25.

                                        Awards and Honours

Sports Star Aces Awards 2024

• Sportsman of the Year (Team Sports)- Mohammad Shami
• Sportswoman of the Year (Team Sports)- Vandana Katariya
• Sportsman of the Year (Individual)- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty
• Sportswoman of the Year (Individual)- Rameshbabu Vaishali, Sift Kaur Samra
• Coach of the Year- Rahul Dravid

                                                      Sports

Australia reaches in the finals of the Under-19 World Cup.

• Australia defeated Pakistan by one wicket in the second semi-final of the U-19 World Cup at Willowmoore Park to reach in the finals.
• India will face Australia in the U-19 World Cup final match on 11 February.

1. Where is India's first Small Animal Hospital being inaugurated by TATA Triusts?

(a) Delhi

(b) Bangalore

(c) Chennai

(d) Mumbai

Answer- Mumbai

2. Who was removed as the top army commander of Ukraine?

(a) Lt. Gen. Valeriy Zaluzhnyi

(b) Maj. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov

(c) Col. Gen. Oleksandr Pavliuk

(d) Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi

Answer- Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi

3. According to RBI, what will be the inflation rate in India for 2024-25?

(a) 3.5%

(b) 4.0%

(c) 4.5%

(d) 5.0%

Answer- 4.5%

4. Who won the Sportsman of the Year (Individual) award at the Sports Star Aces Awards 2024?

(a) Rohit Sharma

(b) Neeraj Chopra

(c) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty

(d) Lakshya Sen

Answer- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty

5. India has ended the Free Movement Regime Agreement with _____.

(a) Pakistan

(b) Bangladesh

(c) Myanmar

(d) Bhutan

Answer- Myanmar