CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2024 FEBRUARY - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2024 February: Questions & Answers for PSC, SSC, UPSC, RRB etc. Examinations | CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ
CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Who was the first Indian to receive an honorary Knighthood under King Charles III?
A) Ratan Tata
B) Sachin Tendulkar
C) Sunil Bharti Mittal
D) Narendra Modi
Ans : C) Sunil Bharti Mittal
2. What is the highest honour bestowed by the Sangeet Natak Akademi?
a) Sangeet Natak Ratha
b) Akademi Purana
c) Akademi Ratna (Akademi Fellow)
d) Natya Natak Samman
Ans : c) Akademi Ratna (Akademi Fellow)
3. What is the name of India’s first human spaceflight program?
a) Chandrayaan
b) Aditya-1
c) Gaganyaan
d) LVM3
Ans: c) Gaganyaan
4. What is the literal meaning of the word “Gaganyaan” in Sanskrit?
a) Lunar Chariot
b) Celestial Vehicle
c) Solar Probe
d) Orbital Station
Ans: b) Celestial Vehicle
5. Who was invited to grace India's 75th Republic Day as the chief guest?
- Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron, the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day celebrations, began his visit with some sightseeing in Jaipur, where he visited a 17th-century fort and an 18th-century observatory.
6. Who won the recently concluded 17th season of 'Bigg Boss'?
- Munawar Faruqui
Season 17 of Bigg Boss ended with a grand finale on Sunday, 28 January 2024. Munawar Faruqui won the show. Abhishek Kumar emerged as the first runner-up, and Mannara Chopra was the second runner-up. Munawar was rewarded with a Bigg Boss 17 trophy, 50 Lakh prize Money, and a new Hyundai Creta car.
7. Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the ninth time?
- Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar at the Raj Bhavan for a record ninth time on Jan 28 Sunday. Along with Nitish, BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha took oath as the deputy chief ministers of Bihar.
8. Which team did East Bengal FC defeat to win the Kalinga Super Cup?
- Odisha FC
Cleiton Silva sparked the celebrations with a fantastic finish to help East Bengal prevail over the holder Odisha FC 3-2 in the extra-time and claim its maiden Super Cup crown. The final at Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday saw an exciting contest as the two teams were locked 2-2 at the end of regulation time.
9. Which company launched an e-bike taxi service in Delhi and Hyderabad?
- Ola Cabs
The ride-hailing platform Ola has introduced e-bike services in Delhi and Hyderabad, while also informing on the prices for the e-bike services. The Ola e-bike fares range from Rs 25 for 5 km, Rs 50 for 10 km and Rs 75 for 15 km, according to a company statement.
10. Which actor received the Padma Vibhushan award?
- Chiranjeevi
Padma Vibhushan 2024 winners
Ms. Vyjayantimala Bali (Art) - Tamil Nadu
Shri Konidela Chiranjeevi (Art) - Andhra Pradesh
Shri M Venkaiah Naidu (Public Affairs) - Andhra Pradesh
Shri Bindeshwar Pathak (Social Work) - Bihar
Ms. Padma Subrahmanyam (Art) - Tamil Nadu
11. Which state government initiated an effort to rehabilitate border villages as part of the Vibrant Village Programme?
- Uttarakhand
The Dhami Cabinet in Uttarakhand has decided to provide more facilities in Nelang and Jadung villages after the Government of India gave them the status of vibrant villages. The cabinet decided to develop these villages as a homestay cluster. These villages are very important because, in the year 1962, the Indian Army defeated the Chinese Army by halting there.
12. Which city hosted the 69th Filmfare Awards?
- Gandhinagar
The 69th Filmfare Awards ceremony took place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Karan Johar served as the host.
13. Who was appointed as the Lok Sabha election in-charge for Uttar Pradesh?
- Baijayant Panda
The BJP has appointed vice president Baijayant Jay Panda as the election in-charge for Uttar Pradesh and national general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam as that of Uttarakhand.
14. Which judicial institution recently celebrated its 75th anniversary?
- Supreme Court of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court of India in Delhi.
15. How many astronauts will be part of the first crewed Gaganyaan mission?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Ans: c) 3
16. National Science Day in India is celebrated on which date?
a) January 26th
b) February 28th
c) March 12th
d) May 11th
Ans: b) February 28th
17. Which scientist is credited with the discovery of the “Raman Effect”?
a) S. N. Bose
b) Homi J. Bhabha
c) C. V. Raman
d) Vikram Sarabhai
Ans: c) C. V. Raman
18. What year did Sir C. V. Raman win the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the Raman Effect?
a) 1928
b) 1930
c) 1935
d) 1940
Ans: a) 1928
19. Who has been appointed as the new Lokpal of India?
a) Justice Lingappa Narayana Swamy
b) Justice AM Khanwilkar
c) President Droupadi Murmu
d) Sushil Chandra
Ans : b) Justice AM Khanwilkar
20. What was Pankaj Udhas famous for?
a) Pop music
b) Bollywood item songs
c) Ghazals
d) Classical music
Ans: c) Ghazals
21. When will the provisions of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023,
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 come into force?
a) July 1, 2023
b) July 1, 2024
c) January 1, 2023
d) December 31, 2023
Ans: b) July 1, 2024
22. What is the name of India’s first septic tank cleaning robot?
a) Swachhata Atom
b) Homosep Atom
c) RoboCleaner 1.0
d) Sanitech Pro
Ans : b) Homosep Atom
23. The Bharat Tex 2024 event, inaugurated by PM Modi in Feb 2024 in New Delhi is related to which sector:
a) Technology
b) Agriculture
c) Textiles
d) Tourism
Ans: c) Textiles
24. According to the Education Ministry, from which academic session onwards should the age of admission to Grade 1 be 6 years?
a) 2026-27
b) 2023-24
c) 2024-25
d) 2025-26
Ans: c) 2024-25
25. What legislation mandates the age of admission to Grade 1 to be 6 years?
a) National Education Policy Act
b) Right to Education Amendment Act
c) Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
d) Educational Reforms Act, 2010
Ans: c) Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
26. What is the name of the country’s longest signature stayed bridge, recently
inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat?
a) Bharati Setu
b) Sudarshan Setu
c) Dwarka Bridge
d) Vishwa Setu
Ans: b) Sudarshan Setu
27. What is the name of the first private spacecraft to land on the Moon?
a) Apollo 11
b) Odyssey
c) Odysseus
d) Artemis
Ans : c) Odysseus
28. Which private company built the Odysseus spacecraft?
a) SpaceX
b) Intuitive Machines
c) Blue Origin
d) Boeing
Ans: b) Intuitive Machines
29. Who emerged as the most popular global leader with a 78% approval rating by Morning Consult in 2024?
a) President of Mexico
b) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
c) President of Argentina
d) US President Joe Biden
answer: b) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
30. What is the total investment in the two new Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station?
a) 20,000 crore rupees
b) 22,500 crore rupees
c) 25,000 crore rupees
d) 30,000 crore rupees
answer: b) 22,500 crore rupees
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31. How many gram panchayats are expected to benefit from the Bharat Net Phase-II – Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited project?
a) Over 5,000
b) Over 6,000
c) Over 7,000
d) Over 8,000
answer: d) Over 8,000
32. What recent change has been approved by the Centre regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in space sector?
a) Increased restrictions on FDI in space sector
b) 100% foreign investment allowed in the space sector
c) Limiting FDI to 50% in space sector
d) Complete ban on foreign investment space sector
Answer: b) 100% foreign investment allowed in the space sector
33. What is the 24-hour emergency helpline service number for the safety of women?
A) 112
B) 100
C) 108
D) 181
Answers: A) 112
34. What is the Raisina Dialogue?
A) A music festival in New Delhi
B) An annual conference on geopolitics and geo-economics
C) A literary award ceremony
D) A sports event promoting cultural exchange
Ans: B) An annual conference on geopolitics and geo-economics
35. What is the theme of the 2024 edition of the Raisina Dialogue?
A) “Tech Frontiers: Regulations & Realities”
B) “Peace with the Planet: Invest & Innovate”
C) “Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create”
D) “Decolonising Multilateralism: Institutions & Inclusion”
Ans: C) “Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create”
36. Which fusion band won Best Global Music Album at the Grammy Awards?
- Shakti
Indian fusion band Shakti has won the Best Global Music Album award at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. The fusion band, Shakti featuring John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, percussionist V Selvaganesh and violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan became Global Music Album Winner at the Grammy Awards, held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, on February 5. (IST)
37. Which veteran politician will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna?
- L. K. Advani
BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani will be honoured with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it an "emotional moment" for him.
38. Which state set a national record by deploying over 26 lakh Smart Prepaid Meters?
- Bihar
After years of sustained efforts, Bihar has created a national record in installation of Smart Prepaid Meters.This was announced by CMD, Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) Sanjeev Hans after the Bihar roundtable on energy organised in Patna on Monday (Feb 5, 2024)evening.
39. Which India-born scientist wrote the initial set of guidelines for hydrogen-powered ships, establishing a milestone in marine technology?
- Padmini Mellacheruvu
Padmini Mellacheruvu, a former engineer associated with cryo rocket systems at the Indian Space Research Organisation helped write the world’s first class rules’ for Hydrogen-powered ships.
40. Who recently took their oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
- Champai Soren
Champai Soren, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha veteran, on took oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand. His swearing-in came after Hemant Soren's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a land scam.
41. Which IIT introduced a sports quota for the first time in undergraduate admissions?
- IIT Madras
In a historic move, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has become India’s first IIT to introduce a sports quota in admissions for undergraduate (UG) programmes. IIT Madras has said that it will offer two supernumerary seats per UG programme, of which one will be reserved exclusively for female students.
42. In which state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone for the NLC India thermal power project?
- Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the first phase of NLC India Talabira Thermal Power Project in Odisha.
43. Who was recently appointed as Secretary of Health and Family Welfare?
- Apurva Chandra
Apurva Chandra, a 1988 batch IAS officer from the Maharashtra cadre, previously Secretary of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, has been assigned the new role of Secretary of the Department of Health and Family Welfare
44. Which state recently announced free bus travel for members of the transgender community?
- Delhi
The Delhi government has announced free bus travel for the transgender community in New Delhi, India. On 5 February, the chief minister Arvind Kejriwal made the announcement, making public bus transport free for the community.
45. Who secured the top spot among all Indians and second globally in the Brand Guardianship Index, compiled by Brand Finance?
- Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, has secured the top position among Indians and second globally in the Brand Guardianship Index 2024, as unveiled by Brand Finance in its latest survey.
46. Which is the largest multinational naval exercise of the Indian Navy?
a) Operation Trident
b) Exercise Varuna
c) MILAN
d) Operation TROPEX
Answer: c) MILAN
47. Who is the current Prime minister of Greece?
a) Kyriakos Mitsotakis
b) Giorgos Gerapetritis
c) Nikos Dendias
d) Katerina Sakellaropoulou
answer: a) Kyriakos Mitsotakis
48. Where did the Khelo India University Games Ashtalakshmi commence?
a) Kolkata
b) Mumbai
c) Guwahati
d) New Delhi
Answer: c) Guwahati
49. Which initiative aims to ensure the safety and quality of food consumed by millions of Indians?
a) PM-CARES
b) PM-KISAN
c) PM-ABHIM
d) PM-JAY
Answer: c) PM-ABHIM
50. Who was awarded the Player of the Match in the Rajkot test?
a) Shubman Gill
b) Sarfaraz
c) Ravindra Jadeja
d) Mark Wood
Answer: c) Ravindra Jadeja
51. Who won the women’s Badminton Asia Team Championships title 2024?
A) India
B) Thailand
C) China
D) Indonesia
Answer: A) India
52. What is the purpose of satelliteINSAT-3DS?
A) Communication
B) Earth observation
C) Meteorological observations
D) Space exploration
Answer: C) Meteorological observations
53. Which rocket was used to launch INSAT 3DS?
A) PSLV
B) GSLV Mk III
C) GSLV Mk II
D) GSLV-F14
Answer: D) GSLV-F14
54. Who has been honoured with the 58th Jnanpith Award?
A) Gulzar
B) Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
Ans: C) Both A and B
55. Which song from the film “Slumdog Millionaire” contributed to Gulzar’s international acclaim?
A) “Jai Ho”
B) “Tere Bina”
C) “Dil Se Re”
D) “Chaiyya Chaiyya”
Ans: A) “Jai Ho”
56. Who is the company operating Paytm Payments Bank?
a) Paytm
b) One97 Communications
c) Reserve Bank of India
d) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Ans: b) One97 Communications
57. Who is the only other Indian cricketer to have taken 500 wickets in Test history before Ravichandran Ashwin?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Anil Kumble
c) Sachin Tendulkar
d) Rohit Sharma
Ans: b) Anil Kumble
58. Who is the current Chief of the Indian Army?
a. Gen Bipin Rawat
b. Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag
c. Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane
d. Gen Manoj Pande
Ans : d. Gen Manoj Pande
59. What did the Supreme Court do regarding the electoral bonds scheme for political funding?
a. Upheld its constitutionality
b. Invalidated the scheme
c. Proposed amendments to the scheme
d. Requested more information from the government
Ans: b. Invalidated the scheme
60. On what grounds did the Supreme Court declare the electoral bonds scheme as violating citizens’ rights?
a. Violation of privacy
b. Violation of the right to information
c. Unfair distribution of funds
d. Lack of transparency in political funding
Ans: b. Violation of the right to information
61. Who has been confirmed as the captain of the Indian cricket team for the 2024 T20 World Cup?
a. Virat Kohli
b. Rohit Sharma
c. Ajinkya Rahane
d. KL Rahul
Ans: b. Rohit Sharma
62. Where is the 2024 T20 World Cup scheduled to be held?
a. India and Sri Lanka
b. Australia and New Zealand
c. Caribbean and the USA
d. South Africa and Zimbabwe
Ans: c. Caribbean and the USA
63. What is the significance of the BAPS Mandir in Abu Dhabi?
a) It is the largest Hindu temple in the Middle East.
b) It is the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East.
c) It is a modern architectural marvel.
d) It is dedicated to promoting unity in the Indian community.
Ans: b) It is the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East.
64. What makes the proposed project at Kochi airport unique globally?
a) Largest hydrogen plant in an airport
b) First Green Hydrogen plant in an airport
c) Most powerful hydrogen plant in an airport
d) First solar-powered airport
Ans: b) First Green Hydrogen plant in an airport
65. What does APAAR stand for?
A) Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry
B) Academic Bank of Credits
C) One Nation, One Student ID Card
D) Digital India Initiative
Answer: Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry
66. What is the purpose of APAAR?
A) To track students’ academic progress and achievements
B) To issue digital ID cards for government schools
C) To facilitate streamlined admissions
D) To promote cultural exchange
Answer: To track students’ academic progress and achievements
67. Which politician inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair at Bharat Mandapam?
- Dharmendra Pradhan
On February 10, 2024, the "World Book Fair 2024" at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, was formally inaugurated by Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who is in charge of education, skill development, and entrepreneurship.
68. Which civilian award was recently announced for Chaudhary Charan Singh, P. V. Narasimha Rao and M. S. Swaminathan?
- Bharat Ratna
After senior BJP leader LK Advani, former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, and eminent agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan will be conferred with the highest civilian award ‘Bharat Ratna’.
69. Which minister virtually inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Nutritional Supplements Testing for Sportspersons?
- Anurag Thakur
Anurag Thakur, Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Information & Broadcasting, Government of India virtually inaugurated Centre of Excellence for Nutritional Supplements Testing (CoE-NSTS) at the esteemed National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on February 9, 2024.
70. Which entrepreneur was recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India?
- Nadir Godrej
Nadir Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director of Godrej Industries Limited (GIL) and Chairman of Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) and Astec LifeSciences Limited has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI).
71. What award was introduced by the government to honour digital pioneers and content creators for their contributions to the country's digital landscape?
- National Creators Award
In a bid to acknowledge the growing influence of digital creators and influencers and champion India's digital economy, the government has unveiled the prestigious 'National Creators Award'.
72. Who distributed over 1 lakh appointment letters to new recruits at Rozgar Mela?
- Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 1 lakh appointment letters to newly inducted recruits under Rozgar Mela, via video conferencing.
73. Along with Mauritius, which country recently introduced India's UPI services?
- Sri Lanka
India has successfully launched its Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius. RuPay card services were also introduced in Mauritius as part of this strategic initiative. The first UPI transaction was carried out by an Indian in Sri Lanka. The virtual ceremony was attended by Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth and Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
74. Which company became the first Indian firm to surpass a market capitalisation of Rs. 20 lakh crore?
- Reliance Industries
Reliance Industries became the first Indian company to reach Rs 20 lakh crore in market capitalisation. The energy-to-telecom conglomerate's market value stood at Rs 20.04 lakh crore ($238.7 billion) on Wednesday, catapulting it into the list of world's most valuable corporations.
75. Which car model recently achieved the milestone of 1 million sales in the Indian market?
- Suzuki Ertiga
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has announced that the Ertiga MPV has reached the one million sales milestone in India in just under twelve years since its market launch.
76. Which state's Disaster Assistance Monitoring and Payment System recently won the SKOCH award?
- Odisha
Odisha’s Disaster Assistance Monitoring and Payment System (DAMPS) has bagged the prestigious SKOCH award. Disaster Assistance Monitoring and Payment System is a digital platform for online processing, monitoring and payment of ex-gratia to the kin of the disaster victims.
77. What is the objective of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
A. Provide free water supply
B. Promote rooftop gardening
C. Light up one crore households with free electricity
D. Enhance public transportation
Ans: C. Light up one crore households with free electricity
78. Where was the recently discovered ancient stone wall located?
A. Pacific Ocean
B. Baltic Sea
C. Mediterranean Sea
D. North Sea
Ans: B. Baltic Sea
79. What city is launching the world’s first air taxi service?
A) Singapore
B) Dubai
C) Tokyo
D) New York
Ans: B) Dubai
80. What was the reason for the detention of the Indian Navy personnel in Qatar?
A) Drug trafficking
B) Espionage
C) Terrorism
D) Illegal immigration
Ans: B) Espionage
81. After the announcement of Bharat Ratna to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, which political party decided to join the ruling NDA alliance?
a. Biju Janta Dal (BJD)
b. Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD)
c. Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD)
d. Indian National Lok Dal (INLD)
Ans: b. Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD)
82. Independent candidates who won the majority of seats in the general
elections are largely affiliated with:
a. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
b. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
c. Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)
d. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
Ans: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) – Party of Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s
83. Where is the New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 being held?
A) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
B) India Expo Centre, Greater Noida
C) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi
D) Thyagaraj Sports Complex, New Delhi
Ans: A) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
84. What is the full form of EPFO?
a) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
b) Economic Protection and Financial Oversight
c) Employment Promotion and Financial Operations
d) Essential Provident Fund Obligation
Ans: a) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
85. Who emerged victorious in the Tennis Chennai Open ATP Challenger finale
held on February 11, 2024?
a) Prajnesh Gunneswaran
b) Roger Federer
c) Luca Nardi
d) Sumit Nagal
Ans : d) Sumit Nagal
86. Which country won the 2024 Under-19 Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup?
A) India
B) Australia
C) South Africa
D) England
Ans: B) Australia
87. What is the primary objective of the Aadi Mahotsav 2024?
a) To promote urban art and culture
b) To showcase the rich diversity of India’s tribal heritage
c) To celebrate international cuisines
d) To focus on modern technological advancements
Ans: b) To showcase the rich diversity of India’s tribal heritage
88. Which Indian Prime Minister, also having served as Deputy Prime Minister, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Union Minister for Home Affairs and Finance?
a) P V Narasimha Rao
b) Dr MS Swaminathan
c) Chaudhary Charan Singh
d) Narendra Modi
Ans: c) Chaudhary Charan Singh
89. Which Prime Minister is credited with opening up the Indian economy during his term?
a) Chaudhary Charan Singh
b) P V Narasimha Rao
c) Dr MS Swaminathan
d) Narendra Modi
Ans : b) P V Narasimha Rao
90. Who is referred to as the “Father of India’s Green Revolution” ?
a) Chaudhary Charan Singh
b) P V Narasimha Rao
c) Dr MS Swaminathan
d) Norman Borlaug
Ans: c) Dr MS Swaminathan
91. What is the primary purpose of the repo rate?
A) To regulate the money supply in the market and combat price inflation.
B) To determine the operating bank rates.
C) To enhance the availability of funds for banks.
D) To stimulate consumer demand.
Answer: A) To regulate the money supply in the market and combat price inflation
92. What does FMR stand for in the context of India and Myanmar?
a. Foreign Ministry Resolution
b. Free Movement Regime
c. Federal Movement Restriction
d. Frontier Management Regulation
Ans: b. Free Movement Regime
93. Who won the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship in 2024?
a. Bangladesh
b. Nepal
c. Bhutan
d. India
Ans : d. India
94. Who introduced the Finance Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Home Minister Amit Saha
c) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
d) Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary
Ans : c) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
95. What technology is the government planning to implement for toll collection on national highways?
a) RFID technology
b) Satellite-based GPS
c) Facial recognition
d) QR code scanning
Ans: b) Satellite-based GPS
96. How will toll charges be deducted under the new system for toll collection on national highways?
a) Cash payments at toll booths
b) Mobile wallet transactions
c) Direct deduction from bank accounts
d) Toll tickets issued manually
Ans: c) Direct deduction from bank accounts
97. Who is the current Prime Minister of Guyana visiting India in February 2024?
(a) Justin Trudeau
(b) Droupadi Murmu
(c) Mark Phillips
(d) Boris Johnson
Ans : (c) Mark Phillips
98. What is the name of the brand launched by the government to provide
subsidized rice directly to consumers in February 2024?
a) Bharat Grains
b) Bharat Rice
c) Bharat Essentials
d) Bharat Food
Ans: b) Bharat Rice
99. The main objective of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill is to:
a) Increase the difficulty level of exams
b) Reduce the number of public examinations
c) Ensure fair and just public examinations
d) Introduce online exams for all subjects
Ans: c) Ensure fair and just public examinations
100. Who became the second Indian cricketer to reach the milestone of 500 wickets in Test matches?
- Ravichandran Ashwin
Details: India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on February 16 Friday became only the second Indian and ninth overall to take 500 wickets in Test cricket. Ashwin accomplished the landmark during the third Test against England in Rajkot, making him only the second Indian after the legendary Anil Kumble to take 500 Test wickets.
101. What space centre was used by ISRO to launch its 16th meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS?
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Details: ISRO launches INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite onboard a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle F14 (GSLV-F14), from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on February 17.
102. Which actor will represent India at the Berlin Film Festival 2024?
- Allu Arjun
Details: 'Pushpa' not only garnered praise from Indian fans but also captivated the global audience. Recently, Allu Arjun was invited to represent India at the Berlin Film Festival 2024, where he discussed the 'Pushpa' franchise and hinted at a forthcoming third instalment. The 74th edition of Berlinale is scheduled to be an 11-day festival that will screen over 380 movies from all over the world, concluding on February 25.
103. Which politician launched the 'Sagar Aankalan' guidelines for Indian port performance index?
- Sarbananda Sonowal
Details: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal on February 16 Friday launched 'Sagar Aankalan' guidelines for Indian port performance index to boost their efficiency and improve competitiveness. The Union shipping ministry has also drawn up an action plan to speed up the implementation of agreements signed at Global Maritime India Summit 2023, an official statement said.
104. Which city now possesses the world's third largest e-bus fleet?
- Delhi
Details: Delhi has become the first city in the country with the most e-buses and the third city globally. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena on February 14 Wednesday flagged off 350 electric buses, taking the number of such buses in the city to 1,650. The national capital ranks third in the world after two other cities China’s Shenzhen and Santiago in Chile.
105. Which country has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India for the exchange of open-sourced digital public infrastructure?
- Colombia
Details: India and Colombia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of sharing successful digital solutions Implemented at population scale for digital transformation. The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Information Technologies and Communications of Colombia. Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, exchanged the MoU with Mauricio Lizcano, Minister of Information Technologies and Communications of Colombia.
106. Which Indian equestrian qualified for the dressage division at the Paris Olympics?
- Anush Agarwalla
Details: Anush Agarwalla, a 24-year-old equestrian from Kolkata, has made history as the first Indian to secure an Olympic quota in dressage for the Paris Games.
107. Who laid the foundation stone for the new All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rewari, Haryana?
- Narendra Modi
Details: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rewari on February 16 Friday and said that this initiative is in line with the government’s commitment to prioritise the public health infrastructure and strengthen citizen-centric health services.
108. Which actor, along with Akshay Kumar, flagged off the 5-kilometre L&T Sea Bridge Marathon from the Atal Setu Bridge in Mumbai?
- Tiger Shroff
Details: Actors Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff flagged off L&T Sea Bridge Marathon from Atal Setu Bridge in Mumbai on February 18 Sunday morning. The 5-km marathon which is said to be the first of its kind event organised over the sea, witnessed participation from a large number of people. The Atal Setu bridge (Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL) was used as the track for the marathon.
109. Which aircraft fighter jet fleet will undergo a comprehensive upgrade in two phases for Rs 60,000 crore?
- Sukhoi Su-30MKI
Details: India's Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet will undergo a comprehensive upgrade in two phases. This includes new radars, mission control systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and integration of new weapons. The aim is to replace Russian systems.
110. What is the length of the Indo-Myanmar border that the Indian government plans to fence?
A) 1,643 kilometers
B) 2,000 kilometers
C) 1,000 kilometers
D) 3,500 kilometers
Answer: A) 1,643 kilometers
111. What was the purpose of the free movement regime (FMR) along the Indo-Myanmar border?
A) To promote tourism
B) Tofacilitatetrade
C) To allow people to venture16 kilometres into each other’s territory without documents
D) To strengthen border security
Answer: C) To allow people to venture 16 kilometres into each other’s territory
without documents
112. Why is the Indian government fencing the Indo-Myanmar border?
A) To prevent wildlife trafficking
B) To curb insurgencies and smuggling
C) To promote cultural exchange
D) To facilitate cross-border trade
Answer: B) To curb insurgencies and smuggling
113. Who leads the alliance government that won the trust vote in the Jharkhand State Assembly?
A. Hemant Soren
B. Champai Soren
C. Ramdas Soren
D. Indrajit Mahatha
Answer: B. Champai Soren
114. Which prominent Indian musicians, who are part of the fusion band Shakti, won the Grammy Award in the Best Global Music Album category for their latest album “This Moment”?
A) A.R. Rahman and Lata Mangeshkar
B) Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain
C) Hariharan and Kavita Krishnamurthy
D) Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal
Answer: B) Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain
115. Which musical instrument does Rakesh Chaurasia, a veteran Indian classical
musician, play?
A) Sitar
B) Tabla
C) Bansuri (Indian bamboo flute)
D) Harmonium
Answer: C) Bansuri (Indian bamboo flute)
116. With which award will LK Advani be conferred in February 2024?
a. Padma Bhushan
b. Bharat Ratna
c. Padma Vibhushan
d. Param Vir Chakra
Answer: b. Bharat Ratna
117. What is the name of the woman robot astronaut that will fly into space ahead of ISRO’s “Gaganyaan” mission?
a. Vyomnaut
b. Gaganyaatri
c. Vyommitra
d. Astronautila
Ans: c. Vyommitra
118. What specific functions will Vyommitra perform to ensure a smooth journey for future astronauts?
a. Operating panels and responding to simple questions
b. Testing life support and communication systems
c. Piloting the spacecraft
d. Conducting scientific experiments
Ans: b. Testing life support and communication systems
119. Where is the Surajkund Crafts Mela held?
a) Surajkund, Gurgaon
b) Surajkund, Noida
c) Surajkund, Faridabad
d) Surajkund, Ghaziabad
Ans : c) Surajkund, Faridabad
120. Who built the historic reservoir in Surajkund in the 10th century?
a) Akbar
b) King Suraj Pal
c) Tomar dynasty
d) Draupadi Murmu
Ans: c) Tomar dynasty
121. Which payment bank faced restrictions from RBI for “Breach of regulatory norms and non-compliance”?
a. Airtel Payments Bank
b. Fino Payments Bank
c. Paytm Payments Bank
d. Jio Payments Bank
Answer: c. Paytm Payments Bank
122. What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2024?
A) Wetlands and Climate Change
B) Wetlands and Sustainable Use
C) Wetlands and Human Wellbeing
D) Wetlands and Economic Development
Ans: C) Wetlands and Human Wellbeing
123. How many Ramsar sites does India have after adding 5 new ones in 2024?
A) 75
B) 80
C) 85
D) 90
Ans: B) 80
124. What is the fiscal deficit target set in the interim budget for FY 2024-25?
a. 3.5% of GDP
b. 4.5% of GDP
c. 5.1% of GDP
d. 6.0% of GDP
Ans: c. 5.1% of GDP
125. What is the status of income tax slabs or rates in the interim budget 20242025?
a. Increased rates
b. Decreased rates
c. No changes
d. Abolished
Ans: c. No changes
126. What was the reason behind Hemant Soren’s resignation as Chief Minister of
Jharkhand?
a) He lost a vote of confidence in the assembly.
b) He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a corruption case.
c) He resigned due to health reasons.
d) He was asked to step down by his party.
Ans: b) He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a corruption case.
127. Who will be the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
a) Hemant Soren
b) Champai Soren
c) CP Radhakrishnan
d) None of the above
Ans : b) Champai Soren
128. What is the term used for the budget presented during the Budget Session before the general elections?
a) Full budget
b) Interim budget
c) Supplementary budget
d) Vote-on-account budget
Ans : b) Interim budget
129. Which state hosted the 2024 Khelo India Youth Games?
a) Maharashtra
b) Haryana
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka
Ans: c) Tamil Nadu
130. Who launched the world's largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector?
Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Details: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 24 Saturday inaugurated the pilot project of the world's largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector in 11 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) of 11 states.
131. Who became the fifth Indian cricketer to score more than 600 runs in a Test series?
Answer: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Details: Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on February 24 Saturday became the only fifth Indian to score 600-plus runs in a Test series.
Jaiswal achieved the feat during the second day's play of the fourth Test against England in Ranchi.
132. Which fintech service recently earned approval from RBI to function as a payment aggregator?
Answer: Amazon Pay
Details: Amazon Pay, the financial technology division of the e-commerce giant Amazon, On February 20 secured the highly sought-after payment aggregator (PA) licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Since the commencement of 2024, licences have been issued to a total of 10 companies. These include prominent names such as food aggregator Zomato, Juspay, Decentro, Mswipe, Zoho, Stripe, and others.
133. Which airline recently launched daily direct flights between Hyderabad and Bangkok?
Answer: IndiGo
Details: IndiGo commences daily direct flights between Hyderabad and Bangkok. Budget airline IndiGo on Monday inaugurated its daily direct flights from Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
134. Which filmmaker was presented with the 'Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award at the Maharashtra Bhushan Awards?
Answer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Details: Veteran filmmaker J.P. Dutta, who has made films such as 'Border', 'LOC Kargil' and 'Refugee', was conferred with the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Raj Kapoor Award for his exceptional contributions to Indian cinema. Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra received the prestigious Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award by the Maharashtra Government’s Cultural Division at the Maharashtra Bhushan Awards for his contribution.
135. Who was appointed as the new vice chairman and managing director of the City and Industrial Development Corporation?
Answer: Vijay Singhal
Details: Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Vijay Singhal was appointed as the new vice chairman (VC) and managing director (MD) of City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) from the outgoing VC & MD, Anil Diggikar.
136. Who flagged off the Astha Special train to Ayodhya from the Agartala Railway Station?
Answer: Manik Saha
Details: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha flagged off an Ayodhya-bound Aastha special train from the Agartala railway station on February 27 Tuesday. “Lord Ram is the symbol of Aastha.
137. Which archer won two gold medals at the Asia Cup Leg 1 in Baghdad?
Answer: Deepika Kumari
Details: Former world number one archer Deepika Kumari returned to winning ways 14 months after embracing motherhood as she bagged two gold in India’s rich haul of 14 medals at the Asia Cup Leg 1 in Baghdad on February 25 Sunday.
138. What age did the Ministry of Education set for admissions to Class 1 as per the National Education Policy 2020?
Answer: 6 years
Details: The Ministry of Education mandates a minimum age of 6 for Class 1 admissions, in line with NEP 2020, emphasising developmental readiness and uniformity nationwide.
139. Which team beat the Gujarat Giants in the playoffs to reach the semi-final of the Pro Kabaddi League?
Answer: Haryana Steelers
Details: Haryana Steelers recorded their first-ever playoff victory in emphatic style beating the Gujarat Giants 42-25 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in their eliminator on February 26 Monday.
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