Daily Current Affairs 19 January 2024

1.		What is the primary focus of the 'Build for Billions' startup accelerator program initiated by DLabs at ISB in partnership with RBI Innovation Hub and UBI?

Agricultural Innovation

Financial Inclusion for the Informal Economy

Space Exploration Technology

Healthcare Technology

2.		Why did the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) remove Aadhaar as a valid proof of date of birth?

Due to concerns about Aadhaar security

Following a directive from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

Based on a decision by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

A judgment by the Bombay High Court

3.		Who recently became the first batsman to score five centuries in T20 Internationals (T20Is)?

Virat Kohli

Babar Azam

Kane Williamson

Rohit Sharma

4.		What is the objective of the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative introduced by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)?

To promote carpooling among FASTag users

To encourage the use of FASTag for multiple vehicles

To streamline toll collection by ensuring a one-to-one correspondence between vehicles and FASTags

To eliminate the use of FASTag for toll collection

5.		What is the objective of the ICAI Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting, as mentioned in the article?

Recognizing excellence in film production

Promoting excellence in the preparation and presentation of financial and non-financial information

Honoring outstanding achievements in sports

Highlighting achievements in the field of science and technology

6.		In which city is the eMobility Simulation Lab, a collaboration between IIT Madras and Altair, located?

Bangalore

Mumbai

Chennai

Delhi

7.		What is the primary theme of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission's (KVIC) 'Sanatan Khadi Vastra' clothing range?

Modern Fashion Trends

Traditional Indian Methods and Sustainable Fashion

Western Apparel

Sports Clothing

8.		What is the significance of the New Dry Dock (NDD) inaugurated at Cochin Shipyard Limited, as mentioned in the article?

It is a space for cultural events and exhibitions.

It is a hub for financial services and investment.

It is a national pride and an engineering marvel for accommodating large vessels.

It is a new airport terminal for international flights.

9.		What is the name of the scheme launched by Chhattisgarh, providing economic assistance of one thousand rupees to women every month?

Aarthik Sarkari Ladli Bahna Yojana

Mahtari Vandana Yojana

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

10.		Which city recently witnessed the inauguration of the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk, illuminated ahead of the Ram Temple inauguration?

Varanasi

Ayodhya

Delhi

Jaipur