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8th January Daily Current Affairs 2023: Hey Guys!! Here is the update about the Daily Current Affairs 8th January 2023 for which we know you will be eagerly waiting. In this article, we have included the Current Affairs 8 January 2023 cover the latest trending updates like Voice of Global South summit, ‘Veer Guardian-2023’, warmest year on record for the United Kingdom, Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival, Digital India Awards 2022, Khelo India Youth Games, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, ‘Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity’.

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08th January Current Affairs Quiz | Today GK Updates

1. Which country will host a special virtual summit, the Voice of Global South summit, on January 12 and 13, 2023?

A. India
B. Nepal
C. Sri Lanka
D. Pakistan

Ans: A

Explanation – In a new and unique initiative, India will host a special virtual summit, the Voice of Global South summit, on January 12 and 13, 2023 as Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra. “The ‘Voice of Global South Summit’ under the theme ‘Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose’ envisages bringing together countries of the Global South to share their perspectives and priorities on a common platform. More than 120 countries are being invited to participate in this Summit.

2. The joint Air Exercise, ‘Veer Guardian-2023’, is set to be held from 12 January 2023 to 26 January 2023. To promote Air Defense cooperation between which countries?

A. India and China
B. India and Nepal
C. India and Japan
D. India and Sri Lanka

Ans: C

Explanation – To promote Air Defense cooperation between the countries, India and Japan are all set to hold the joint Air Exercise called ‘Veer Guardian-2023’ involving the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan from 12 January 2023 to 26 January 2023.

3. Which year was considered as the warmest year on record for the United Kingdom?

A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2019

Ans: C

Explanation – 2022 was considered the warmest year on record for the United Kingdom. The country’s weather agency official released the report showing the latest evidence that climate change is transforming Europe’s weather.

4. Which ministries are jointly organizing the festival called a Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival – Aadi Shaurya – Parv Parakram Ka will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi on the 23rd January 2023?

A. Ministry of Defense
B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
C. Both
D. None of the above

Ans: C

Explanation – The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs are jointly organizing the festival called a Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival – Aadi Shaurya – Parv Parakram Ka will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi on the 23rd of January 2023.

5. Which country’s Department of Agriculture granted the world’s first disease prevention drug introduced for bees?

A. China
B. US
C. Japan
D. India

Ans: B

Explanation – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted a conditional license to a vaccine to protect against the disease, developed by US-based biotech company Talon Animal Health. Also, this is the world’s first disease-prevention drug introduced for bees.

6. Digital India Awards 2022 were given under how many Categories?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 3

Ans: 7

Explanation – President Smt.Droupadi Murmu gives away the Digital India Awards 2022, in 22 Innovative Digital Initiatives held in New Delhi on 7th January 2023. Platinum, Gold & Silver awards have been given to the winning teams under different categories. Digital India Awards 2022 were given under 07 different categories.

7. Which state is hosting the fifth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka

Ans: A

Explanation – Madhya Pradesh is hosting the fifth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games. In this sports event, to be held from the 30th of January to the 11th of February, six thousand players will show their sports skills in eight different cities for 13 days.

8. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is observed every year on?

A. January 6
B. January 7
C. January 8
D. January 9

Ans: D

Explanation – NRI or Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is observed every year on 9 January, this day also commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January 1915.

9. Which of the following has become the longest automatic block signaling section of Indian Railways?

A. Gandhinagar-Mumbai Central section
B. Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section
C. Ghaziabad-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s section
D. Chennai-Mysuru section

Ans: C

Explanation – Deen Dayal Upadhyay section (762 KM) becomes the longest fully automatic block signaling section of Indian Railways. To increase line capacity to run more trains on existing High-Density Routes of Indian Railways, Automatic Block Signalling (ABS) is a cost-effective solution.

10. India’s first-of-its-kind inclusivity festival, ‘Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity’ started in which of the following states?

A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Goa
D. Kerala

Ans: C

Explanation – India’s first-of-its-kind inclusivity, ‘Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity’ began in a glorious ceremony in Goa today. Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, and Minister for Social Welfare, Goa government Subhash PhalDessai were present on this occasion.

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