Daily Current Affairs 18 January 2024

1.		According to the Edelman Trust Barometer 2024, which sector in India has the highest level of trust?

Government

Businesses

Media

NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations)

2.		Who recently assumed the role of Commandant at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala?

Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty

Mani Shankar Aiyar

Yamini Aiyar

Narayana Murthy

3.		What is Jallikattu, which recently started in Tamil Nadu?

Traditional dance

Harvest festival

Bull-taming sport

Boat race

4.		Why did the Indian government reduce the windfall tax on domestically-produced crude oil?

To increase government revenue

In response to global economic concerns

To discourage crude oil production

As a result of declining crude oil prices

5.		What is the central theme of the India International Science Festival 2023?

Space Exploration

Climate Change

Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal

Biotechnology

6.		What does RBI's draft framework for fintech self-regulatory organizations aim to balance?

Innovation and financial stability

Consumer protection and risk containment

Competition and market standards

Government control and industry autonomy

7.		Which insurance company overtook the State Bank of India (SBI) to become the most valuable PSU?

HDFC Life

LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India)

ICICI Prudential

New India Assurance

8.		Which city will host the year-long 'Ramayan' festival starting from January 18, 2024?

Mumbai

New Delhi

Kolkata

Chennai

9.		Who recently surpassed Viswanathan Anand to become India's No.1 chess player?

Humpy Koneru

Pentala Harikrishna

Praggnanandhaa

Vidit Gujrathi

10.		According to the Global Firepower’s Military Strength Rankings for 2024, which country ranks fourth in military strength?

China

Russia

United States

India