Weekly Updated Current Affairs 16-23 Feb 2024

WEEKLY UPDATED CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR WEEK 07/52 (16-23 FEBRUARY 2024)
IMPORTANT DAYS
February 15 World Anthropology Day 2024
February 18 'World Whale Day'
February 19 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
February 20 Mizoram Foundation Day, Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day
February 20 World Day of Social Justice 2024
The theme of World Day of Social Justice 2024 is “Global Coalition for Social Justice: Bridging
Gaps, Building Alliances”.
February 21 International Mother Language Day
Theme:- 'Multilingual education is a pillar of intergenerational education'.
February 22 World Thinking Day 2024
The theme of WTD 2024 is “Our World, Our Thriving Future: The Environment and Global
Poverty”.
February 22 World Scout Day
February 23 World Peace And Understanding Day 2024.
February 23 Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2024
BOOK AND AUTHOR
The book “Neeraj Chopra: The Man Who Made History” written by Norris Pritam
Renowned sports journalist Norris Pritam has written a new book “Neeraj Chopra: The Man Who Made History” which
describes the journey of the javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s life from early background to Olympics.
A New Book Titled “Sculpted Stones: Mysteries Of Mamallapuram” Authored By Ashwin Prabhu.
A new book titled “Sculpted Stones: Mysteries of Mamallapuram” has emerged as a beacon guiding readers through the
rich tapestry of history and artistry that defines the ancient town of Mamallapuram.
Authored by Ashwin Prabhu and published by Tulika Books, this captivating exploration invites readers to delve into the
enigmatic world of ancient sculptural art.
Unveiling A Book Titled “Dabbling In Diplomacy” By Prof. S.D. Muni
In his compelling work, “Dabbling in Diplomacy: Authorised& Otherwise, Recollections of a Non-Career Diplomat,”
Professor S.D. Muni offers an unparalleled glimpse into the intricate web of South Asian geopolitics through the lens of
an academic deeply entrenched in the region’s affairs.
PERSON IN NEWS
Imtiaz Qureshi Mohammed Imtiaz Qureshi, a renowned Indian chef and Padma Shri Awardee, passed away at
the age of 93 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Shubman Gill Indian cricketer Shubman Gill was named as the ‘State Icon’ of Punjab by the Chief Electoral
Officer of Punjab for the 2024 Parliamentary election.
KVS Manian K.V.S. Manian has been re-designated as the joint Managing Director (MD) of Kotak Mahindra
Bank Limited (KMBL).
Prabowo Subianto Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo, Defence Minister of the Republic of Indonesia, is set to be
sworn in as the 8th President of Indonesia on 20th October 2024. He belongs to a political party
called the ‘Gerindra Party’.
Shahbaz Sharif Shahbaz Sharif will be the new Prime Minister of Pakistan. Asif Ali Zardari will be the President.
Salil Parekh In a significant move, Salil Parekh, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Infosys,
has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the US India Strategic and Partnership Forum
(USISPF).
Nikhil Joshi Boeing, the American aerospace giant, has made a significant move to enhance its operations
and propel its growth strategy in India by appointing Nikhil Joshi as the managing director of
Boeing Defense India (BDI).
Ilham Aliyev Ilham Aliyev Re-elected as President of Azerbaijan for Fifth Term
Ashish Vijayakar Ashish Vijayakar has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of SBM Bank (India) Limited (SBM Bank India) for a period of 3 years, with effect from
February 17, 2024.
Nawaf Salam Lebanese Judge Nawaf Salam was elected president of the ICJ in The Hague, succeeding US
Judge Joan Donoghue.
Pradeep Kumar ICICI Bank announced the appointment of Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sinha as the Non-Executive Part-
Sinha time Chairman at its recent board meeting.
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1. 'Khajuraho Dance Festival' started in Madhya Pradesh
2. Banana festival is being organized from 20 February 2024 in Burhanpur city of Madhya Pradesh.
3. Neem Summit and Global Neem Trade Fair is organized on 19-20 February 2024 in New Delhi in collaboration with LCAR-
Central Agroforestry Research Institute, Jhansi.
4. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched 'Himalayan Basket' at his residence.
5. Asia's biggest tribal festival 'Samakra-SaramlamaJatara' started in Telangana
6. The 11th International Puppet Festival began at Tagore Theater in Chandigarh.
7. ‘Intuitive Machines’ has successfully landed its lunar lander ‘Odysseus’ on the Moon on 22 February 2024. Space
company Intuitive became the first company to land a private spacecraft on the Moon.
8. The 2024 edition of Mobile World Congress is taking place in Barcelona, Spain
9. Attukal Pongal festival organized in Kerala
10. India's largest defense equipment exhibition started in Pune, Maharashtra
11. Jacintha Kalyan Makes History As India’s First Female Pitch Curator.
12. The Arunachal Pradesh government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Tiger
Conservation Authority (NTCA) to establish the state’s first Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF).
13. Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has signed an MoU with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the purpose of
integration of future weapons and sensors for the Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas'.
14. The Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, inaugurated the ‘Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre’ within the premises
of the Supreme Court of India.
15. Bangladesh observes Amar Ekushey on February 21st, a day to remember the people who died fighting for Bangla to be
an official language in 1952.
16. Rajasthan’s Karauli district has emerged as a new focal point for mineral exploration after the Mines Department
announced the discovery of substantial iron ore deposits.
17. Union Minister of Food Processing Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras inaugurated “SUFALAM: Start-Up Forum for Aspiring
Leaders and Mentors Startup Conclave 2024.”.
18. Legendary Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named the captain of the greatest IPL team of all time,
commemorating the success of the world's most popular T20 league which was launched in 2008.
19. External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar is currently participating in the 60th Munich Security Conference in Germany.
20. The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a draft bill to extend a 10 percent reservation to the Maratha community in both
educational institutions and government employment.
OTHER IMPORTANT NEWS
According to Bureau of Energy Efficiency data, Karnataka is the leading state in EV infrastructure development
 According to data from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Karnataka has emerged as a leader in the development of India's
electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. According to central government data, Karnataka has 3.31 lakh EVs and 5,059
charging stations.
 Delhi has 2.74 lakh EVs and 1,886 charging stations, Uttar Pradesh has 7.45 lakh EVs with 583 charging stations, Tamil
Nadu has 2.20 lakh EVs and 643 charging stations.
 With 4,281 public charging stations, Bengaluru urban district has the highest number of charging points of any district.
 Uttar Pradesh leads the country with 7.45 lakh electric vehicles (EVs), followed by Maharashtra with 4.15 lakh electric
vehicles, Karnataka has 3.31 lakh EV vehicles in the current scenario.
JICA Signed ODA Loan of JPY Yen 232.209 billion with India for 9 projects across Sectors
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) of Japan signed loan agreements with the Government of India in Delhi to
provide Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans of up to Japanese Yen (JPY) 232.209 billion for 9 projects
across various sectors in India.
Morgan Stanley projects India’s GDP to Grow at 6.9% in FY24 and 6.5% in FY25
Morgan Stanley in its research report titled ‘India Economics – Macro Indicators Chartbook: Strength in Growth, Stability
in Macro-Fundamentals’ projected that India’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 6.9% in Financial Year 2023-24
(FY24) and it will be slowed down to 6.5% in FY25.
Tripura becomes the first north-eastern state to start universal health cover
 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha launched the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana (CMJAY) at a mega event along with his
cabinet colleagues and Dr. Basant Garg, Additional CEO of the National Health Authority.
 Garg claimed that Tripura is the first northeastern state and became the 12th state in the entire country to launch
universal health insurance coverage for all on the lines of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-
PMJAY) to provide coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family per year.
Kerala Launched the Kerala Brand Logo & Web Portal

 P Rajeeve, Minister for Industries, Law and Coir, Government of Kerala, unveiled the logo and web portal of the Kerala
Brand to increase the domestic and global demand for high-quality products made in Kerala.
 The logo of Kerala Brand carries the motto ‘Nanma’, a Malayalam expression which translates to ‘Goodness’.
Lara Super Thermal Power Station
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated Stage-I (2x800 MW) of NTPC's Lara Super Thermal Power Station in Raigarh
district of Chhattisgarh and laid the foundation stone of Stage-II (2x800 MW) of the project through video conferencing .
Madhya Pradesh Introduces ‘Bag-Less School’ Initiative
In a bold move aimed at revolutionizing the educational landscape, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced a
groundbreaking initiative – the introduction of a ‘bag-less school’ policy. This policy is set to be implemented once a
week from the upcoming academic session of 2024-25. It marks a significant departure from traditional educational
norms.
Uttar Pradesh To Set Up First Turtle Conservation Reserve.
 The Forest Department in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district, in collaboration with the Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation
India, is initiating a conservation effort.
 This endeavor aims to establish a turtle conservation reserve along the Sarju river, a tributary of the Ghaghrariver. Gonda
district is known for its turtle diversity, making it an ideal location for such a conservation effort.
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan along with Shri Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurates 211 PM SHRI schools in Chhattisgarh
 Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Chief
Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu DeoSai, inaugurated 211 PM SHRI schools in Raipur.
 In addition to inaugurating PM SHRI schools, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced a Digital Library
for Kendriya Vidyalaya and Virtual Reality labs for Navodaya Vidyalaya within the state.
DRDO To Test Indigenous Laser Weapon DURGA-2
 In a notable stride towards advanced military technology, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
is reportedly gearing up to test a real prototype of its indigenous laser weapon system, DURGA-2.
 Directed energy weapons, commonly known as laser weapons, operate by focusing energy through laser, microwave, or
particle beams.
PayPal Registers With Finance Ministry’s Financial Intelligence Unit- India (FIU- IND) Under Anti-Money Laundering
Law
 The FIU imposed a penalty on PayPal in December 2020, alleging non-cooperation and failure to comply with anti-money
laundering obligations.
 This penalty was initially overturned in July 2023, but the court ruled that PayPal must adhere to reporting obligations
under the PMLA as a payments system operator.
 PayPal must now report large or suspicious transactions to FIU-IND and implement stringent customer verification
procedures.
Govt expands National Livelihood Mission with new subsidy provisions
 The government has now decided to include more activities in the National Livelihood Mission (NLM).
 Under this, state governments will assist in breed conservation efforts of horses, donkeys, mules and camels.
 The central government will earmark Rs.10 crore to establish semen stations and nucleus breeding farms for horses,
donkeys, mules and camels.
 Under this, private companies, startups and various groups can avail 50% capital subsidy up to Rs 50 lakh for setting up
fodder seed processing infrastructure.
Sri Lanka To Host Geeta Mahotsav’s 5th Edition From March 1
 The International Gita Mahotsav (IGM), a celebration deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural heritage of India, is set to
embark on a new journey as it finds its foreign soil in Sri Lanka.
 Scheduled from March 1 to 3, the fifth edition of the IGM promises to be a grand affair, bringing together devotees and
enthusiasts from around the world.
India Approves Acquisition Of BrahMos Extended Range Supersonic Cruise Missiles For Navy
 The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos Extended Range (ER)
supersonic cruise missiles for deployment on Indian Navy warships.
 The deal, valued at Rs.19,000 crore, signifies a significant step towards bolstering India’s naval capabilities. The BrahMos
ER variant boasts an extended range of 400 to 500 km, significantly augmenting the Navy’s operational reach.
India Surpasses China As HSBC’s Third-Largest Profit Hub
 India surpassed China to become HSBC’s third-largest profit hub, showcasing a remarkable surge in profitability.
 The fiscal year ending December 2023 saw India’s profits soar by 25% to reach an impressive $1.5 billion.
 In its annual report, HSBC said its India profit before tax rose 19 per cent to $1.51 billion in 2023 from $1.27 billion a year
ago behind Hong Kong and the UK, which are its two largest business regions.
Govt. decides to continue women safety scheme till 2025-26
A meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal of the Ministry of
Home Affairs (MHA) for the continuation of the implementation of the umbrella scheme on "Safety of Women" at a total
cost of Rs 1,179.72 crore from 2021-22 to 2025-26
AYUSH And Tribal Affairs Ministries Launch Joint Initiative For Tribal Student Health
 The Ministry of AYUSH and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs have unveiled a collaborative effort aimed at improving the
public health of tribal students.
 This joint initiative focuses on implementing Ayurvedic interventions to address health issues among over 20,000 tribal
students.
IRCTC partners with Swiggy to offer food delivery at these railway stations
 The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with Swiggy to facilitate the delivery of pre-
ordered meals booked by passengers through IRCTC’s e-catering portal.
 This collaboration aims to enhance convenience and choice for railway travelers. Initially, Swiggy’s services will be
available at four major railway stations – Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam.
CleanMax And Bangalore International Airport Forge Long-Term Partnership For Renewable Power
 Renewable power solutions provider CleanMax and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) have signed a 25-year
long-term power purchase agreement aimed at fostering sustainable energy practices.
 The renewable energy initiative will draw power from a 45.9 MW Solar-wind Captive Power Project established under a
special purpose vehicle named Clean Max BIAL Renewable Energy Private Limited.
 Situated in Jagaluru, Karnataka, the project encompasses a 36 MW solar power plant and a 9.9 MW wind power plant.
Akshayakalpa signs MoU with BII, Samunnati to Finance 1,500 Small Dairy Farmers in Karnataka, TN & Telangana
 Tiptur (Karnataka)-based Akshayakalpa Farms And Foods Pvt. Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding with British
International Investment (BII), and Samunnati Financial Intermediation and Services Private Limited to finance up to
1,500 smallholder dairy farmers in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu(TN) and Telangana.
 This commitment is made through BII’s GBP 200-million Climate Innovation Facility which finances climate-related
projects in developing countries.
 BII is a development finance institution of the United Kingdom(UK) government. Samunnati Financial is a Chennai(TN)
based Agri value chain solutions provider. Akshayakalpa is the India’s first certified organic dairy company.
Uber Partners with ONDC to Expand Mobility Offerings in the Uber Mobile App
 Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Uber India Systems Private Limited (Uber) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to explore an integration with the network to expand the range
of mobility offerings on the Uber mobile application
 Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), is a private non-profit Section 8 company established by the Department
for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of Government of India to develop open e-commerce.
Film Jawan received the Best Film Award at Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2024
Best Film – Jawan Best Actor - Shahrukh Khan Best Actress - Rani Mukherjee, Film- Mrs. Chatterjeevs Norway
Best Director - Sandeep Reddy Vanga Film – Animal Best Film (Critics) - 12th Fail
Best Short Film - Good Morning Best International Feature Film - Oppenheimer
Outstanding contribution to the film industry: Moushumi Chatterjee
Outstanding Contribution to Music Industry: KJ Yesudas
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award in Television
Best Actor - Neil Bhatt "Gum Hai Kisi Ke Pyar Mein" Best Actress - Rupali Jigyasa "Anupama"
Television Series of the Year – Ghum Hai Kisi Ke Pyaar Mein
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award in Web Series
Best Actor - Shahid Kapoor, Farzi Best Actress - Sushmita Sen, Arya 3 Best Web Series – Farzi
DoT Launches ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ Initiative For Transformative Infrastructure Planning
 DoT introduces the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative, calling upon industry leaders to join hands in reshaping
infrastructure planning and design through cutting-edge technologies and collaborative efforts.
 (Department of Telecommunications) DoT’s venture invites Expressions of Interest from diverse stakeholders. Digital
Twin technology facilitates virtual replication of physical assets for real-time monitoring and analysis.
Tata Steel Partners With IIT Bhubaneswar REP To Drive Innovation
In a move aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, Tata Steel recently inked a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park (REP).
South Indian Bank Wins Best Technology Bank Of The Year Award
 South Indian Bank has clinched the esteemed title of Best Technology Bank of the Year Award at the 19th IBA Annual
Banking Technology Conference, Expo, & Citations.
 The bank’s remarkable achievements were acknowledged with a total of six prestigious awards, including three wins,
one runner-up position, and two special mentions.
100-Year-Old Diver Performs At The 2024 World Championships In Doha
 Taghi Askar, a 100-year-old diver from the Islamic Republic of Iran, made waves at the Diving World Championships in
Doha as he took the plunge from the 1m platform.
 Having claimed silver and bronze medals at the inaugural Asian Games in New Delhi in 1951, it has been an astonishing
73 years since Askar first tasted success in the world of diving.
8-Year-Old From Singapore Beats Polish Grandmaster, Sets Record
 An eight-year-old chess prodigy from Singapore, Ashwath Kaushik emerged victorious against the seasoned Polish
grandmaster Jacek Stopa, securing his place in history as the youngest chess player to defeat a grandmaster.
 Ashwath Kaushik, at the age of eight years and six months, shattered the previous age record set merely days before his
triumph.
Chandigarh Unveils North India’s First ‘Pizza ATM’
 CITCO (Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation) introduces a pizza maker near Sukhna Lake,
producing hot pizzas in three minutes, a first in North India.
 The pizza vending machine is the only one operational in India, marking a significant breakthrough. Dr. Rohit Shekhar
Sharma, Founder & CEO at iMatrix Group of Companies leads the project inspired by France.
Japan Commits To Long-Term Engagement In Ukraine’s Reconstruction
 As the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida has affirmed Japan’s
commitment to Ukraine’s long-term reconstruction, labelling it as a strategic investment for the future.
 Japan, in collaboration with the Ukrainian government and various business organizations, co-organized a conference
where Kishida outlined a vision for a comprehensive partnership between the two nations.
REC Ltd Receives ‘Innovative Technology Development Award’ At IIT Madras CSR Summit
 REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a prominent NBFC, has been
honored with the ‘Innovative Technology Development Award‘ at the ‘Building India 2047: Technology for Better
Tomorrow’ CSR Summit, hosted by IIT Madras.
 The recognition highlights REC’s CSR initiative of installing a 2 MW rooftop solar plant at IIT Madras, which annually
generates approximately 3.15 million units of clean energy, contributing significantly to reducing the institute’s carbon
footprint.
President Awards ‘Jeevan Raksha Padak’ To RPSF Constable
The Hon’ble President of India, in a momentous ceremony on Republic Day 2024, bestowed the prestigious ‘Jeevan
Raksha Padak’ upon Sh. Shashikant Kumar, a constable of the Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF).
India’s First Indigenous Spy Satellite By TASL Set For SpaceX Launch
India is preparing to launch its first spy satellite developed by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) aboard a SpaceX rocket
in April. This satellite, designed for discreet information gathering, will bolster the country’s defense capabilities by
providing real-time monitoring and ground control.
ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2024 (YUVIKA): Empowering Future Space Explorers
 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) introduces the “Young Scientist Programme” “YUvaVIgyaniKAryakram”
(YUVIKA) to foster the innate curiosity of children and youth towards space science.
 YUVIKA aims to impart fundamental knowledge on Space Science, Technology, and Applications, particularly targeting
rural areas.
U Tirot Sing’s Bust Unveiled In Dhaka, Bangladesh
 U Tirot Sing Syiem, a revered freedom fighter from the Khasi community, was commemorated for his indomitable spirit
and sacrifice as the Meghalaya government unveiled his life-size bust at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) in
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
 U Tirot Sing Syiem’s legacy is marked by his pivotal role in the fight against colonial oppression. On April 4, 1829, he
initiated a daring attack on the British Garrison at Nongkhlaw, signaling a relentless resistance against foreign rule.
Japan’s 1,000-Year-Old Sominsai Festival Comes To An End
 The Sominsai festival, an ancient tradition deeply rooted in Japanese culture, has recently concluded its final celebration
after a millennium-long legacy.
 Commencing on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year and spanning through the night, it was a spectacle of tradition
and spirituality.
India To Initiate Satellite Based Tolling On Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway

 In a development announced by India’s Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, the nation is set to embark on testing (Global
navigation satellite system) GNSS-based toll collection on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway.
 The GNSS-based tolling system marks a departure from conventional toll collection methods, offering a seamless and
efficient alternative.
India And Colombia Sign MoU On Digital Cooperation
 India and Colombia have 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 aims to foster digital transformation through the sharing of India’s open-sourced Digital Public
Infrastructures (DPIs), particularly focusing on India Stack Solutions.
India Achieves Global Digitalization Milestone As Third Largest Digital Economy
 India has cemented its position as the third-largest digitalized nation in the world, trailing only behind the technological
powerhouses of the United States of America (USA) and China.
 This significant finding is part of the “State of India’s Digital Economy Report, 2024,” unveiled by the Indian Council for
Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), a renowned Delhi-based think tank.
IIT Jammu Develops Sound-Based Anti-Drone System.
 Professor Karan Nathwani from IIT-Jammu has created a groundbreaking anti-drone system that relies on sound
technology.
 Priced at approximately Rs 4 lakh, the system offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional anti-drone technologies.
 Capable of detecting drones, aircraft, and birds within a 300-meter range, the system offers versatility and effectiveness
across various scenarios. With production costs ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 40,000, it remains accessible to a wide
range of users.
WEEKLY OBJECTIVE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ON CURRENT AFFAIRS : FOR WEEK 07/52 (16-23 FEBRUARY 2024)
1. Which state government has recently partnered with the World Bank (WB) to establish a Blended Finance Facility (BFF)
for climate resilience?
(a) Karnataka (b) Maharashtra (c) West Bengal (d) Goa
2. Which Indian state recently signed an MoU with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to establish its first
Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF)?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Assam (c) Rajasthan (d) Madhya Pradesh
3. What type of weapon is DRDO planning to test under the DURGA-2 project?
(a) Plasma Gun (b) Hypersonic Missile (c) Laser Weapon (d) Biological Agent
4. Where were 211 PM SHRI schools inaugurated by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan?
(a) Maharashtra (b) Rajasthan (c) Karnataka (d) Chhattisgarh
5. With whom has IRCTC collaborated to deliver pre-ordered meals via its e-catering portal?
(a) Swiggy (b) Zomato (c) Uber Eats (d) Foodpanda
6. Which organization has provided a $23 million loan for fintech advancement in Gujarat?
(a) World Bank (b) International Monetary Fund
(c) Asian Development Bank (d) International Finance Corporation
7. Which Indian manufacturer is set to supply new high-power radars and close-in weapon systems to the Indian Air Force
as per the clearance by the Cabinet Committee on Security?
(a) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (b) Bharat Electronics Limited
(c) Larsen & Toubro (d) Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
8. India has contributed _________to the poverty and hunger alleviation fund 'IBSA Fund' established jointly with Brazil and
South Africa.
(a) US $ 1 million (b) US $ 5 million (c) US $ 10 million (d) US $ 15 million
9. The INDUS-X Summit, a joint effort between India and the United States in defense innovation, held in
(a) New York (b) New Delhi (c) Deradun (d) Missouri
10. In the global cybercrime report for 2023, what was India's ranking?
(a) 34th (b) 56th (c) 80th (d) 102nd
11. Which institute awarded the two inaugural India-New Zealand Centre Fellowships to University of Canterbury
researchers?
(a) IIT-Delhi (b) University of Auckland
(c) Victoria University of Wellington (d) Indian Institute of Science
12. Which Indian state has introduced the 'Bag-less School' initiative?
(a) Rajasthan (b) Madhya Pradesh (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Gujarat
13. When is World Thinking Day celebrated?
(a) February 20 (b) February 21 (c) February 22 (d) February 23
14. Which institution collaborated with AIIMS for HQ Elbow Replacement Surgery?
(a) IIT Bombay (b) IIT Madras (c) IIT Kanpur (d) IIT Delhi
15. Who has recently launched 'Himalayan Basket'?
(a) Uttarakhand (b) Himachal Pradesh (c) Sikkim (d) Assam
16. Which is the last non-European Union country to recently be granted visa-free access to the Schengen zone?
(a) Kosova (b) Denmark (c) Italy (d) Germany
17. Who has recently launched the indigenous Android marketplace ‘Indus Appstore’?
(a) Paytm (b) Reliance (c) PhonePe (d) Airtel
18. Which is the first North-Eastern state to launch Universal Health Cover recently?
(a) Assam (b) Tripura (c) Manipur (d) Mizoram
19. Who has recently successfully tested the fifth generation aircraft ‘KAAN’?
(a) Russia (b) Israel (c) Turkey (d) Japan
20. Recently Ilham Aliyev has been elected President of which country for the fifth time?
(a) Azerbaijan (b) Argentina (c) Brazil (d) Egypt
21. Who has recently launched ‘DC-8 aircraft’ under the Asian Air Quality or ASIA-AQ Mission?
(a) NASA (b) ISRO (c) SpaceX (d) Jaxa
22. Where was the country's first Skill India Center inaugurated recently?
(a) Jharkhand (b) Assam (c) Tripura (d) Odisha
23. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country's longest railway tunnel on the Udhampur-Srinagar-
Baramulla rail link. The 12.77 km long tunnel, known as ________
(a) T-150 (b) T-50 (c) T-250 (d) T-500
24. The Government of India (GoI) has increased the authorised capital of Food Corporation of India (FCI) from Rs 10,000
crore to__________
(a) Rs 21000 (b) Rs 20000 (c) Rs 15000 (d) Rs 17000
25. Recently the Vadhavan Port get cabinet approval of Rs 76220 crore and also received environmental clearance from the
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEF&CC). Vadhavan Port situated at
(a) Karnatak (b) Gujurat (c) Maharashtra (d) Goa
26. The 14th meeting of the conference of conference on the preservation of migrant species of wild animals (CMS COP14)
has been held from 12 to 17 February 2024 in
(a) Samarkand, Uzbekistan (b) Luada, Angola (c) Tashkent, Uzbekistan (d) Paris, France
27. Malta became the _______ country to join the International Solar Alliance
(a) 120 (b) 119 (c) 115 (d) 111
28. Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) launched by
(a) FAO (b) IMF (c) WHO (d) WB
29. Which Indian state is set to launch the country's first Helicopter Emergency Service (HEMS)?
(a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Jammu and Kashmir (c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Uttarakhand
30. In which location will the three-day Nagi Bird Festival take place?
(a) Patna, Bihar (b) Jamui, Bihar (c) Gaya, Bihar (d) Bhagalpur, Bihar
31. Which organization's Unified Shared Service Centre (USSC) won the first prize at the 9th Global Procurement Summit
2024?
(a) NTPC (b) BHEL (c) ONGC (d) IOC
32. Which company's CEO, Arvind Krishna, recently joined the Board of Directors of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum
(USISPF)?
(a) Microsoft (b) Google (c) Amazon (d) IBM
33. What expressway is set to initiate satellite-based tolling in India?
(a) Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway (b) Mumbai-Pune Expressway
(c) Delhi-Jaipur Expressway (d) Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway
34. Which organization launched the insurance product 'Amritbaal'?
(a) ICICI Prudential (b) SBI Life (c) HDFC Life (d) LIC
35. The Government of India (GoI) through its citizen engagement platform MyGov announced the first-ever ‘National
Creators Award’ with ___________ categories to recognise new-age influencers & creators.
(a) 5 (b) 10 (c) 20 (d) 15

36. Which Mutual Fund company has recently (in Feb ‘24) launched India’s 1st Multi Factorbased Exchange Traded Fund
(ETF) on Nifty Smallcap250 Index?
(a) Nippon India Mutual Fund (b) Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund
(c) Mirae Asset Mutual Fund (d) UTI Mutual Fund
37. Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Karachi (Pakistan) based Matrix Pharma Private Limited to acquire
100% paid-up share capital in ____________________ (company).
(a) Testtexindia Laboratories Private Limited (b) Sisco Research Laboratories Private Limited
(c) Ultra Laboratories Private Limited (d) Tianish Laboratories Private Limited
38. Researchers have recently discovered a new species of marine amphipod in which lake of Odisha?
(a) Tampara lake (b) Kanjia lake (c) Chilika lake (d) Sar lake
39. Where was the 11th International Puppet Festival inaugurated?
(a) New Delhi (b) Chandigarh (c) Bhopal (d) Chennai
40. The SAMAR air defence missile system, which debuted during the Vayushakti Exercise in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, is a
(a) Anti-Tank Missile (b) Surface-to-Air Missile (c) Cruise Missile (d) Air-to-Surface Missile
41. Which institution signed an agreement with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to integrate the Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) of India and the National Payments Interface (NPI) of Nepal?
(a) Nepal Bank Limited (b) State Bank of India (c) Rastriya Banijya Bank (d) Nepal Rastra Bank
42. When is World Anthropology Day celebrated in 2024?
(a) February 15 (b) February 16 (c) February 14 (d) February 18
43. Which company has been recognized as India's most valuable unlisted firm according to the Burgundy Private Hurun
India 500 list?
(a) Parle Products (b) Serum Institute Of India (c) Railtel Ltd (d) Divi’s Laboratories
44. Who recently became the second Indian bowler to take 500 wickets in Test matches?
(a) Ravindra Jadeja (b) Ravichandran Ashwin (c) Jasprit Bumrah (d) Mohammed Shami
45. Which company is in discussions with Tata Group for a strategic alliance aimed at enhancing traffic volumes and
engagement on Tata's digital platform, Tata Neu?
(a) Microsoft (b) Apple (c) Uber Technologies (d) Airbnb
46. Who has recently been announced to honor the 58th Jnanpith Award?
(a) Jagatguru Rambhadracharya (b) Lyricist Gulzar
(c) Javed Akhtar (d) Both A and B
47. Recently ICC has imposed a 17.5 year ban on which country cricketer RizwanJaved for match fixing?
(a) Pakistan (b) UK (c) Bangladesh (d) South Africa
48. Where has the 16th conference of the World Social Forum started recently?
(a) Mexico (b) Nepal (c) Brazil (d) Sri Lanka
ANSWER KEYS
1 d 9 b 17 c 25 c 33 a 41 d
2 a 10 c 18 b 26 a 34 d 42 a
3 c 11 a 19 c 27 b 35 c 43 b
4 d 12 b 20 a 28 c 36 c 44 b
5 a 13 c 21 a 29 d 37 d 45 c
6 c 14 d 22 d 30 b 38 c 46 d
7 c 15 a 23 b 31 a 39 b 47 b
8 a 16 a 24 a 32 d 40 b 48 b

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