Daily Current Affairs 9th January 2024

Q1. On January 3, 2024, who formally assumed the position of Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Western Naval Command (WNC) in Mumbai?
Ans. Vice-Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh
Q2. What is the nationality of Beatrice Chebet, the person who ran the fastest female 5 km world record at the Barcelona Cursa dels Nassos?
Ans. Kenya
Q3. What is the topic of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit, in its tenth year?
Ans. Gateway to the Future
Q4. Who has been named to take Justice S. K. Kaul’s place as the Executive Chairperson of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)?
Ans. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Q5. Which organization hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rs 400 crore Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant, a major step toward strengthening India’s nuclear capabilities?
Ans. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
Q6. In the historic joint venture between ISRO and SpaceX, which communication satellite is scheduled for launch?
Ans. GSAT-20
Q7. Who was just named the European Investment Bank’s president?
Ans. Nadia Calvino
Q8. Who has been named the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH)’s new chairperson?
Ans. Puneet Chhatwal
Q9. Which bank recently successfully completed the issuance of $1 billion for the domestic ESG finance market through a Syndicated Social Loan?
Ans. State Bank of India
Q10. Which nation is hosting the World Cup qualifying for the FIH Hockey5?
Ans. Oman
Q11. Which date is designated as World Braille Day each year?
Ans. January 4
Q12. Which nation, by adopting totally digital Schengen visas for the 2024 Olympics, has made a digital leap?
Ans. France
Q13. Which state has demonstrated its dedication to technology in judicial administration by leading the ICJS entry rates for three years running?
Ans. Uttar Pradesh
Q14. Which state or union territory’s government authorized the creation of a draft committee to create a board for madrasas?
Ans. Jammu and Kashmir
Q15. What is the updated GDP growth estimate for India for the current fiscal year (FY’24) according to India Ratings and Research?
Ans. 6.7%