Daily Current Affairs 7 January 2024

1.		How did IIT Madras researchers contribute to the production of the anti-cancer drug camptothecin?

They developed a new manufacturing process for camptothecin.

They synthesized camptothecin in a laboratory setting.

They engineered plant cells to boost camptothecin production.

They discovered a new source of camptothecin in the wild.

2.		What is the objective of the 'Gunotsav 2024' initiative in Assam?

To evaluate the performance of government officials

To assess the economic potential of the state

To enhance the quality of education and improve learning outcomes

To promote cultural festivals in the state

3.		Who is Maharashtra's first woman Director General of Police?

Rashmi Shukla

Smita Sarangi

Sanjiv Aggarwal

Vikas Sheel

4.		Who has been appointed as the CEO and MD of NIIFL?

Sanjiv Aggarwal

Raghuram Iyer

G Ram Mohan Rao

Rashmi Shukla

5.		What is the focus of the India-USAID MoU approved by the Union Cabinet?

Space exploration collaboration

Achieving 'net zero carbon emission' by Indian Railways

Enhancing agricultural productivity

Promoting cultural exchange between India and the USA

6.		Who is the Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) from India?

Smita Sarangi

Vikas Sheel

Sanjiv Aggarwal

Raghuram Iyer

7.		What is the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, and when is it scheduled?

An international music festival in Mumbai

A trade exhibition for the automobile industry in New Delhi

A global summit on climate change in Chennai

A cultural exchange program with Asian countries in Kolkata

8.		Which day is observed as National Birds Day in the United States?

January 1

January 5

January 10

January 15

9.		What is Mobile ALOHA, and what is its core objective?

A new mobile operating system; To enhance smartphone performance

A robotic system for bimanual mobile manipulation; Data collection for learning and mimicking activities

A satellite communication technology; To improve global connectivity

A renewable energy technology; To generate power from ocean waves

10.		What are the themes for World Day of War Orphans 2024?

"Protecting Our Future" and "Children First"

"Orphan Lives Matter" and "Standing Up for War-Affected Children"

"Peace and Hope" and "Rebuilding Lives"

"Supporting Orphans Globally" and "Global Solidarity"