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Current Affairs Weekly Q&A PDF – February 2024 2nd Week

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. In January 2024, the 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court (SC) of India led by
Justice ____________issued a set of guidelines for effective functioning of environmental
regulatory bodies and authorities in India.
1) Ritu Raj Awasthi
2) D.Y. Chandrachud
3) Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai
4) Reeta Vasishta
5) Naresh Chibber
Answer- 3) Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai
Explanation:
On January 31, 2024, the 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court (SC) of India issued a set of guidelines
for effective functioning of environmental regulatory bodies and authorities in India.
 The 3-judge bench, led by Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai (BR Gavai), includes justices
Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, and Prashant Kumar Mishra.
i. The SC stated that the bodies, authorities, regulators and executive offices incharge of
environmental duties should function with institutional features and should be accountable,
transparent and efficient in their functioning. Click here to read more
2. In February 2024, the Finance Minister (FM) of Gujarat, Kanubhai Desai presented
Rs ______________ state budget for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25).
1) 2,10,695 crore
2) 3,32,465 crore
3) 4,10,510 crore
4) 5,90,790 crore
5) 6,10,895 crore
Answer- 2) 3,32,465 crore
Explanation:
The Finance Minister (FM) of Gujarat, Kanubhai Desai presented Rs 3,32,465 crore state budget for
the financial year 2024-25 (FY25) in the Gujarat Assembly House in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
i. It was the highest-ever budget presented in the history of Gujarat. The state proposes no new taxes.
Click here to read more
3. In February 2024, __________ became the first Indian state to Pass Bill on the Uniform Civil
Code Bill.
1) Bihar
2) Odisha
3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand

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Answer- 5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
On 7th February 2024, Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Uttarakhand Bill, 2024 which aims to govern and regulate laws related to marriage, divorce, land,
property and inheritance for all citizens, irrespective of their religion.
i. The bill will now be sent to President of India Droupadi Murmu for her assent after which it will
become a law.
ii. With this, Uttarakhand will become the first Indian state to get a common law.
4. Which state government has recently (in Feb ‘24) approved the establishment of the Tadoba-
Kawal conservation reserve?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 3) Telangana
Explanation:
The State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) of Telangana has approved the establishment of the Tadoba-
Kawal conservation reserve in the area situated between Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (located in
Maharashtra) and Kawal Tiger Reserve (Telangana).
i. The board meeting of SBWL was chaired by Konda Surekha, Telangana State Minister for Forests
and Environment.
5. In February 2024, the headquarters of the Confederation of International Tea Smallholders

(CITS) will shift from __________ (country) to India.
1) Japan
2) Nepal
3) China
4) Bhutan
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 3) China
Explanation:
The headquarters of the Confederation of International Tea Smallholders (CITS) will shift from
China to India. The decision was taken during the 25th session of the Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO) Intergovernmental Group on Tea (IGG/Tea) held at Guwahati, Assam for the 1st
time from 31 January-2 February 2024.
i. India took over as the Chair of the FAO IGG/Tea from the United Kingdom (UK) for the next 2 years
(2024-2026) and the session was presided over by Saurav Pahari, Deputy Chairman of Tea Board
India.
 Sri Lanka will host the next IGG session after 2 years in 2026.
6. Which state government has recently (in Feb ‘24) decided to change the Prefix of Vehicle
Registration, State Emblem, and redesigned Talli (mother) statue?
1) Odisha

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2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Telangana, Anumula Revanth Reddy in his 1st cabinet meeting decided to
replace the prefix code of vehicle registration from TS to TG, proposed to adopt a new state emblem,
and a redesigned Telangana Talli (mother) statue.
i. The Cabinet also approved ‘Jaya Jaya he Telangana, Janani Jaya ketanam’, as Telangana’s official song
written by Ande Sri.
ii. Changes in the emblem and statue will be made after consultation with stakeholders, poets, and
people. Click here to read more
7. Which Ministry has recently (in Feb ‘24) launched APAAR through the Common Service
Centres (CSCs) in remote villages of India?
1) Ministry of Rural Development
2) Ministry of Education
3) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer- 2) Ministry of Education
Explanation:
The Ministry of Education (MoE) launched APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account
Registry) through the Common Service Centres (CSCs) in remote villages of India.
i. APAAR, conceptualized under the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), aims for ‘One Nation, One
Student ID’.
ii. APAAR mandates all college/university students to register on the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
platform.
8. In February 2024, the Finance Minister (FM) of Andhra Pradesh, Buggana Rajendranath
Reddy presented Rs ______________ state budget for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25).
1) 4.60 lakh crore
2) 2.86 lakh crore
3) 3.10 lakh crore
4) 4.20 lakh crore
5) 3.58 lakh crore
Answer- 2) 2.86 lakh crore
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh’s (AP) Finance Minister, Buggana Rajendranath Reddy, presented a vote-on-account
budget of Rs 2,86,389.27 crore (Rs. 2.86 lakh crore) for Financial Year 2024–25 (FY25) in the state
assembly in Amaravati, AP.
i. The budget also includes a vote on account of Rs 88,21,580 Lakh or (Rs 88,215 crore) for 2024-25,
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ii. Between 2019-20 and 2023-24, the state government had spent Rs 2,53,000 crore through DBT
(Direct Benefit Transfer) schemes and another Rs 1,68,000 crore through non-DBT schemes. Click
here to read more
9. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the cabinet approval on 8th
February 2024?
A) The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-
MKSSY), a Central Sector sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
(PMMSY).
B) The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Fisheries Infrastructure Development
Fund (FIDF) for 3 years up to 2025-26 within the approved fund of Rs 7522.48 crore.
C) The Cabinet has approved the auction in eight spectrum bands for mobile phone services at
a base price of Rs 96,317 crore
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the following schemes
and initiatives on 8th February 2024:
i. The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY),
a Central Sector sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
ii. The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Fisheries Infrastructure Development Fund
(FIDF) for 3 years up to 2025-26 within the approved fund of Rs 7522.48 crore and budgetary
support of Rs 939.48 crore.
iii. The Cabinet has approved the auction in eight spectrum bands for mobile phone services at a base
price of Rs 96,317 crore to improve the quality of telecom services and coverage for consumers. Click
here to read more
10. Which Department of GoI has recently (in Feb ‘24) unveiled the National e-Governance
Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) Way Forward Annual Report 2023?
1) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
2) Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
3) Department of Justice
4) Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
5) Department of Land Resources
Answer- 1) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
Explanation:
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) under the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has unveiled the National e-Governance Service Delivery
Assessment (NeSDA) Way Forward Annual Report 2023.
i. DARPG organised 3 Regional Conferences on e-Governance in Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mumbai
(Maharashtra), and Guwahati (Assam), respectively.

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ii. A total of 16,487 e-services were provided across States/UTs in December 2023, as against 11,614
in April 2023. Click here to read more
11. In February 2024, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena, approved the
annual budget of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25) with
an outlay of Rs _____________.
1) 8,811 crore
2) 7,100 crore
3) 6,430 crore
4) 5,982 crore
5) 4,230 crore
Answer- 1) 8,811 crore
Explanation:
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, and the Chairperson of Delhi Development Authority (DDA),
Vinai Kumar Saxena, approved the annual budget of DDA, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(MoHUA) for Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25) with an outlay of Rs 8, 811 crores.
i. Revenue targets for FY25 are set at Rs 9,182 crores, reflecting a significant 19% increase from FY24.
12. In February 2024, the 193rd Meeting of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) was
held in New Delhi, Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Labour and Employment,
Bhupender Yadav.
ESIC approved to provide Medical Benefit for insured superannuating workers leaving the ESI
Scheme due to exceeding the wage ceiling, if the worker was under insurable employment for
at least ________ (years) before superannuation/voluntary retirement.
1) 10 years
2) 5 years
3) 8 years
4) 6 years
5) 3 years
Answer- 2) 5 years
Explanation:
On February 10, 2024, the 193rd Meeting of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) was held
in New Delhi, Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Labour
and Employment (MoLE), and Chairman of ESIC.
i. During the meeting, ESIC approved the proposal to provide Medical Benefit for insured
superannuating workers leaving the ESI Scheme due to exceeding the wage ceiling, if the worker was
under insurable employment for at least 5 years before superannuation/voluntary retirement. Click
here to read more
13. Name the country that has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed a protocol to amend the agreement
on nuclear reactor construction at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu.
1) Israel
2) Japan
3) United Arab Emirates

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4) Kuwait
5) Russia
Answer- 5) Russia
Explanation:
India and Russia signed a protocol to amend the 2008 intergovernmental agreement focusing on
cooperation in constructing additional nuclear reactors at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project
(KKNPP) site and new Russia-designed nuclear power plants at new sites in India.
i. The KKNPP in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu(TN) is a joint initiative of India and Russia. This is a flagship
project of bilateral technological and energy cooperation.
14. Which bank has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an MoU with the All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS) for the implementation of the SMART Payment card to provide hassle-free
payments for treatment?
1) State Bank of India
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Bank of India
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 1) State Bank of India
Explanation:
On February 13, 2024, the Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare (MoH&FW) launched AIIMS-SBI Smart Payment Card to provide hassle-free payments for
treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
i. Initially the card was launched for AIIMS, New Delhi. Its services will be extended across all the
AIIMS in India in future.
ii. The validity of the card is 5 years with effect from the date of issue. During the event, State Bank of
India (SBI) and AIIMS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the
AIIMS-SBI SMART Payment card.
15. In February 2024, the Secretary of the Department of Land Resources (DLR), Nidhi Khare
launched the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) in Darrang district of __________
(state).
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Nagaland
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
The Secretary of the Department of Land Resources (DLR), under the Ministry of Rural Development
(MoRD), Nidhi Khare has launched the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) in an
event held in Darrang district of Assam.
i. ULPIN can be described as the AADHAR or fingerprint for land and it is a 14-digit alphanumeric
identification number allotted to every land parcel.

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16. In February 2024, Union Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the budget
estimation of Rs ___________ for the fiscal year 2024-2025(FY25) for the Union Territory(UT) of
Jammu and Kashmir(J&K).
1) Rs 1.18 lakh crore
Answer- 1) Rs 1.18 lakh crore
Explanation:
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance, proposed the budget estimation of Rs
1,18,728 crore (Rs 1.18 lakh crore) for the fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY25) for the Union Territory
(UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
i. The UT Government has proposed the “Vote on Account” or “Interim Budget” for Rs.59,364 Crore,
which includes allocations of Rs 40,081 crore for revenue expenditure and Rs 19,283 crore for capital
expenditure. Click here to read more
17. In which city, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has recently (in Feb ‘24) inaugurated
and laid the foundation stone for multiple developmental projects worth Rs 7,500 crore?
1) Brahmapur, Odisha
2) Pune, Maharashtra
3) Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh
4) Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
5) Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On 11 February 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation
stone for multiple developmental projects worth Rs 7,500 crore in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh (MP).
i. The PM disbursed monthly instalments of Rs 1500 under Aahar Anudan Yojna to 2 lakh women
beneficiaries from specially backward tribes.
ii. On 13 February 2024, PM Narendra Modi announced the launch of ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli
Yojana’, to encourage people to install solar panels on their rooftops for free electricity. Click here to
read more
18. According to the 21st quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) bulletin for October-
December 2023 (Q3FY24) released by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in February
2024, India’s urban unemployment rate (UR) declined to __________ during Q3FY24.
1) 6.2%
2) 6.9%
3) 6.7%
4) 6.3%
5) 6.5%
Answer- 5) 6.5%

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Explanation:
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
(MoSPI) released its 21st quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) bulletin for October-
December 2023 (Q3FY24).
i. As per it, India’s urban unemployment rate (UR) in Current Weekly Status (CWS) terms for persons
aged 15 years and above declined to 6.5% during Q3FY24 which is the lowest level in over 4 years.
 It was 6.6% in Q2FY24, and 7.2% in Q3FY23.
 It was high at 12.6% recorded in the Covid-affected April-June quarter of FY22 (Q1FY22). Click
here to read more
19. In February 2024, the Chief Minister (CM) of Goa, Pramod Sawant presented Rs __________
budget for Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).
1) 26,850.56 crore
2) 12,290.12 crore
3) 30,190.20 crore
4) 42,872.10 crore
5) 15,670.30 crore
Answer- 1) 26,850.56 crore
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Goa Pramod Sawant, who also holds the finance portfolio of the state,
presented Rs 26,850.56 crore budget for Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25) with no additional taxes at
the Goa State Legislative Assembly Complex in Porvorim, Bardez in Goa. It was his 5th budget.
i. The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for FY25 is projected at Rs 1,21,309.02 crore at current
prices with a growth rate of 13.87% as compared to FY24 and a Per Capita Income of Rs 7.64 lakh.
20. Which state government has recently (in Feb ‘24) declared the Gupteswar forest as its
fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS)?
1) Karnataka
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
The Odisha government has declared the Gupteswar forest in Koraput district as its fourth
Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS).
i. The three other BHS sites in Odisha are Mandasaru in Kandhamal district, Mahendragiri in Gajpati
district, and Gandhamardan in Bargarh and Bolangir districts.
21. In February 2024, Kaji Nemu was declared as the State Fruit of ___________.
1) Nagaland
2) Tripura
3) Mizoram
4) Assam

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5) Odisha
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
The Government of Assam has declared Kaji Nemu (Citrus Limon) as the State Fruit of Assam. The
announcement was made by Assam’s Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, following a Cabinet meeting. Kaji
Nemu is also known as the “Queen of all citrus fruits”
i. Kaji Nemu is a medium-to-large variety of lemon that has an elongated, oblong, elliptic, to obovate
shape.
ii. In 2019, Kaji nemu received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag as ‘Agricultural’ Goods.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. In which city, the 2nd edition of the World Defence Show (WDS 2024) was held in February
2024?
1) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2) Delhi, India
3) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
4) Doha, Qatar
5) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Answer- 1) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The 2nd edition of the World Defence Show (WDS 2024) was held at Riyadh International
Convention & Exhibition Center, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 4th to 8th February 2024.
i. WDS 2024 was organised by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), the regulator,
enabler, licensor for the military industry in Saudi Arabia with the theme of “Equipped for
Tomorrow”.
ii. Pune (Maharashtra)- based Munitions India Limited (MIL), Defence Public Sector Undertaking
(PSU) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth USD 225 million for the supply of
artillery ammunition to Saudi Arabia. Click here to read more
VISITS
1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi visit to Goa in February 2024?
A) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth
over Rs 1330 crores during the Viksit Bharat-Viksit Goa 2047 programme in Goa.
B) The PM inaugurated a 100 TPD (Tonnes Per Day) Integrated Waste Management Facility in
South Goa.
C) He laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 100 MLD (Mega Liters per Day) Water
Treatment Plant in South Goa
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C

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5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On 6th February 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Goa and inaugurated and laid the
foundation stone for various projects worth over Rs 1330 crores during the Viksit Bharat-Viksit Goa
2047 programme in Goa.
i. The PM inaugurated a 100 TPD (Tonnes Per Day) Integrated Waste Management Facility in South
Goa.
ii. He laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 100 MLD (Mega Liters per Day) Water
Treatment Plant in South Goa. Click here to read more
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Which of the following fintech startups/Software-as-a-Service providers were recently (in

Feb ‘24) received the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to act as a Payment Aggregator
(PA)?
1) Juspay Technologies Private Limited
2) Decfin Tech Private Limited
3) Zoho Payment Technologies Private Limited
4) Both 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
As of February 6, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted final approval to two fintech
startups namely Juspay Technologies Private Limited(Juspay) and Decfin Tech Private Limited
(Decfin) and a Software-as-a-Service(SaaS) provider Zoho Payment Technologies Private Limited
(Zoho) to act as a Payment Aggregator (PA).
i. The authorisation was granted under Section 7 of Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. Click
here to read more
2. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the 6th Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC) for FY24 released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in February 2024?
A) The Repo Rate was retained at 6.5% for the 6th consecutive time.
B) The Fixed Reverse Repo Rate and the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate are kept
unchanged at 3.35% & 6.75% respectively.
C) The Bank Rate is kept unchanged at 6.25%.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & B

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Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s 6th Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 6th,
7th and 8th February 2024 and decided to retain the repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility
(LAF) at 6.50%.
i. For the 6th consecutive time, the repo rate was retained at 6.5% to maintain a tight surveillance
on inflation. Click here to read more
Category Rates
Policy Repo Rate 6.50%
Fixed Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 6.75%
Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) Rate 6.25%
Bank Rate 6.75%
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 4.50%
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 18%
3. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) received approval from the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) to set up its wholly-owned subsidiary in the International Financial Services Centre
(IFSC) situated in GIFT City?
1) Indian Rare Earths Ltd
2) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
3) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd
4) IRCON International Ltd
5) National Fertilizers Ltd
Answer- 3) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd
Explanation:
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has received approval (No
Objection Letter) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to set up its wholly-owned subsidiary in the
International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) situated in GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance
Tec-City) in Gujarat.

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i. The new subsidiary will serve as an offshore platform for securing competitive funding to push the
growth of the renewable energy sector.
4. Name the bank that has recently (in Feb ‘24) raised USD 300 million through its first-ever
sustainable finance bond issue.
1) YES Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Axis Bank
Answer- 2) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank Limited has raised USD 300 million through its first-ever sustainable finance bond
issue as a part of its overall raise of USD 750 million through Regulation S Bonds.
i. In addition to a USD 300 million bond, it also raised USD 450 million through senior unsecured five-
year dollar bonds with an interest rate of 5.180%.
ii. The USD 300 million Bond has a maturity period of three years at an interest rate of 5.196%.
5. Which bank has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an MoU with Warehousing Development
Regulatory Authority (WDRA) to facilitate low-interest rate loans to farmers and traders?
2) Indian Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Indian Overseas Bank
5) Punjab & Sind Bank
Answer- 5) Punjab & Sind Bank
Explanation:
Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) to facilitate low-interest rate loans to farmers
and traders.
i. The MoU aims to raise awareness and encourage funding against electronic Negotiable Warehouse
Receipts (e-NWRs) to improve agricultural pledge finance in India.
6. Name the bank that has recently (in Feb ‘24) partnered with LeRemitt to enable cross-
border transactions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
1) IndusInd Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) YES Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 4) YES Bank
Explanation:
YES Bank Limited has partnered with the Bengaluru Based fintech startup, LeRemitt to create a
cross-border platform to enable Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to conduct
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i. It will also offer transparency, efficiency, and cost benefits for small businesses involved in global
trade.
7. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) partnered with the Hongkong and Shanghai
Banking Corporation (HSBC) to offer financial support and technological resources to fast-
growing climate technology firms?
1) Amazon Web Services India
2) Google Cloud Platform
3) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
4) IBM Cloud
5) Microsoft Azure India
Answer- 2) Google Cloud Platform
Explanation:
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in partnership with Google Cloud Platform
(GCP) aims to offer financial support and technological resources to fast-growing climate technology
firms.
i. HSBC will be funding about USD 1 billion to climate tech companies selected by Google through its
Google Cloud Ready-Sustainability (GCR-Sustainability) programme by 2030.
8. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) received regulatory approval from the Securities
and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its Inaugural Category II Alternative Investment Fund
(AIF)?
1) Unitech Limited
2) Brigade Group
3) Shivalik Group
4) Godrej Properties
5) Incor Infrastructure
Answer- 3) Shivalik Group
Explanation:
Ahmedabad (Gujarat)-based real estate developer Shivalik Group has received regulatory approval
from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its inaugural fund- Shivalik Investment
Fund as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF).
i. The fund aims to raise Rs. 300 crore through private placement including Rs. 150 Crore Green Shoe
Option.
ii. The fund is sponsored & managed Shivalik Investment Fund Private Limited
9. Name the Financial Institution/Regulatory body that has recently (in Feb ‘24) unveiled
‘Prabhaav‘, the CRISIL’s impact assessment report of the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS).
1) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India
3) Reserve Bank of India
4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
5) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Answer- 2) Small Industries Development Bank of India

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Explanation:
On February 9, 2024, the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) unveiled the CRISIL’s
impact assessment report of the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) namely ‘Prabhaav‘.
i. As of November 30, 2023, 129 Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) were sanctioned out of FFS across
various segments. Click here to read more
10. Which Organisation/Bank has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed a USD 200 million loan
agreement with the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) for the ‘Climate Resilient
Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management (FRERM) Project in
Assam’?
1) World Bank
2) International Monetary Fund
3) Asian Development Bank
4) United Nations Development Programme
5) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer- 3) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) of Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Asian Development
Bank (ADB) has signed a USD 200 million loan agreement (Ordinary Operations) for the ‘Climate
Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management(FRERM) Project in
Assam’.
i. The Loan has a principal repayment period of 15 years and the interest of the loan will be the sum of
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and 0.6% of Proceeds of the loan withdrawn & 0.10% of
expenditure to be financed out of proceeds of the loan.
11. In which of the following countries, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was launched
in February 2024?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Mauritius
3) Kenya
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, along with Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, virtually launched India’s Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) in Mauritius and Sri Lanka.
 In addition to the UPI, the RuPay card service was also launched in Mauritius.
i. Mauritius (African nation) becomes the first country outside Asia to issue cards using RuPay
technology. Click here to read more
12. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent steps taken by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in February 2024?
A) RBI has increased the remuneration ceiling of Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) of banks
from Rs 20 lakh per annum to Rs 40 lakh with immediate effect.

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B) RBI has permitted the branches of Indian banks in GIFT–IFSC to act as a Trading
Member/Trading and Clearing Member (TM/TCM) of India International Bullion Exchange
IFSC Ltd (IIBX).
C) RBI cancelled the licence of Jai Prakash Narayan Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Basmathnagar,
Maharashtra.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
On February 9, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in exercise of powers conferred by Section 35B
of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949, has increased the remuneration ceiling of Non-Executive
Directors (NEDs) of banks from Rs 20 lakh per annum to Rs 30 lakh with immediate effect.
i. RBI has permitted the branches of Indian banks in GIFT–IFSC (Gujarat International Finance Tec-
City International Financial Services Centre) to act as a Trading Member/Trading and Clearing
Member (TM/TCM) of India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Ltd (IIBX).
 It also allowed the Indian banks authorised to import gold or silver to act as Special Category Client
(SCC) of IIBX.
ii. On February 5, 2024, RBI, cancelled the licence of Jai Prakash Narayan Nagari Sahakari Bank
Ltd., Basmathnagar, Maharashtra. With effect from February 6, 2024, The bank ceases to carry on
banking business as defined in Section 5(b) read with Section 56 of BR Act, 1949. Click here to read
more
13. Which bank has celebrated its 88th Foundation day on 10th February 2024?
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Indian Overseas Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 3) Indian Overseas Bank
Explanation:
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a public sector bank, celebrated its 88th Foundation day on 10th
February 2024 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. IOB launched various new products and announced the
opening of 88 new branches across India.
i. IOB launched 3 new RuPay credit card variants: IOB RuPay Classic, IOB RuPay Platinum, and IOB
RuPay Select.
ii. IOB also launched the Freedom Current Account and Saving Account (CASA) variant.
14. Which Mutual Fund company has recently (in Feb ‘24) launched India’s 1st Multi Factor-
based Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) on Nifty Smallcap250 Index?
1) Nippon India Mutual Fund
2) Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund
3) Mirae Asset Mutual Fund

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4) UTI Mutual Fund

5) Birla Sun Life Asset Fund
Answer- 3) Mirae Asset Mutual Fund
Explanation:
Mirae Asset Mutual Fund launched 2 passive smallcap funds namely ‘Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250
Momentum Quality 100 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)’ and ‘Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250
Momentum Quality 100 ETF Fund-of-Fund(FoF)‘.
i. These are India’s 1st multi-factor-based ETF on the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index which aim to
provide investors with sector-agnostic exposure within the smallcap category, employing a unique
blend of factors for wealth creation.
15. Name the company that has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an Rs. 588 crores worth agreement
with the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to strengthen infrastructure and energy projects
in the Damodar Valley region.
1) REC Limited
2) NTPC Limited
3) Power Finance Corporation
4) Coal India Limited
5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
Answer- 1) REC Limited
Explanation:
REC Limited (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited) has signed agreements worth Rs.
588 crores with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), a Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) under the
Ministry of Power (MoP), to strengthen infrastructure and energy projects in the Damodar Valley
region (West Bengal and Jharkhand).
i. This agreement includes a Term Loan agreement, an Escrow agreement, and Hypothecation deeds.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
1. In February 2024, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Economic Outlook raised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to _________ for
FY 2024-25.
1) 6.0%
2) 6.4%
3) 6.5%
4) 6.3%
5) 6.2%
Answer- 5) 6.2%
Explanation:
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Economic Outlook, Interim
Report February 2024 titled “Strengthening the Foundations for Growth” has raised India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY 2024-25 to 6.2%, up from the November 2023
estimate of 6.1%.
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2. Which state government has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an MoU with Google for Artificial
Intelligence (AI)-led Solutions across Sectors?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Jharkhand
5) Karnataka
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with search engine
giant Google to utilise innovative and scalable Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led solutions across sectors
including agriculture, healthcare, education, etc.
i. Google also announced the launching of a state-of-the-art AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Indian
Institute of Information Technology – Nagpur (IIIT-Nagpur), Maharashtra.
ii. Google renamed its free version of the generative AI chatbot Bard as Gemini and launched Gemini
Advanced, the subscription tier of its powerful AI model. Gemini Advanced is a premium service (with
Ultra) that uses the most powerful version of the Gemini model. Click here to read more
3. In February 2024, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) hiked the interest rate on Employees’
Provident Fund (EPF) deposits to a three-year high of ________ from 8.15% for the financial year
2023-24 (FY24).
1) 8.40%
2) 8.25%
3) 8.30%
4) 8.45%
5) 8.50%
Answer- 2) 8.25%
Explanation:
The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has
hiked the interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits to a three-year high of 8.25%
from 8.15% for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24).
i. The decision was taken in the 235th CBT meeting chaired by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav,
Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE).
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
1. In February 2024, ___________ was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare, while Sanjay Jaju was appointed as the New Secretary of _______________
(Ministry).
1) Apurva Chandra; Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
2) Anil Malik; Ministry of Women and Child Development
3) Raj Kumar Goyal; Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
4) Vijay Kumar; Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Anil Malik; Ministry of Labour and Employment
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Explanation:
Apurva Chandra, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), has been
appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoH&FW).
 Sanjay Jaju was appointed as the New Secretary of MIB succeeding Apurva Chandra.
 Before the appointment, Sanjay Jaju has been serving as the Officer on Special Duty(OSD) in
Telangana.
Note- Apurva Chandra has been holding additional charge as the Secretary of MoHFW since January
2024. Click here to read more
2. In February 2024, Olzhas Bektenov became the Youngest Prime Minister (PM) of _____________
(Country).
1) Kyrgyzstan
2) Uzbekistan
3) Kazakhstan
4) Turkmenistan
5) Tajikistan
Answer- 3) Kazakhstan
Explanation:
Kazakhstan’s president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed Olzhas Bektenov (43 years) of the
Amanat party as the new Prime Minister (PM) of Kazakhstan.
 Olzhas Bektenov is the youngest PM in Kazakhstan’s history.
3. Who has been recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed as the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s
Country Director for India?
1) Supak Chaiyawan
2) Mio Oka
3) Sangmin Ryu
4) Shigeo Shimizu
5) Weihua Liu
Answer- 2) Mio Oka
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Mio Oka as its new Country Director for India.
i. Mio Oka will take over from the incumbent Takeo Konishi who has been elevated as ADB Director
General for South Asia.
4. Who has been the first civil servant to be appointed as a brand ambassador for the Fit India
Movement in February 2024?
1) Abhishek Singh
2) Manoj Kumar Sharma
3) Krishna Gopal Tiwari
4) Ashok Khemka
5) Narendra Kumar Yadav
Answer- 5) Narendra Kumar Yadav

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Explanation:
Narendra Kumar Yadav, Indian Revenue Service (IRS) 2009 batch officer, has been the first civil
servant to be appointed as a brand ambassador for the Fit India Movement.
i. Narendra Kumar Yadav is currently serving as an ‘Additional Director GST (Goods and Services Tax)’
in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Who has recently (in Feb ‘24) won the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 People’s
Choice Award by the Natural History Museum, London, United Kingdom(UK)?
1) Sascha Fonseca (Germany)
2) Sandesh Kadur (India)
3) Frans Lanting (Netherlands)
4) Nima Sarikhani (United Kingdom)
5) Florian Schulz (Germany)
Answer- 4) Nima Sarikhani (United Kingdom)
Explanation:
Nima Sarikhani of the United Kingdom(UK) won the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59
People’s Choice Award by the Natural History Museum, London(UK).
i. Nima Sarikhani won this award for his photo of a polar bear sleeping peacefully on a small iceberg.
2. Name the personality who has recently (in Feb ‘24) conferred with the Lifetime Achievement
Award with Gold Medal by the Sports Journalists’ Federation of India (SJFI).
1) Nisha Rani Dutta
2) Rashmita Patra
3) P.T. Usha
4) Kamal Kumar
5) Asha Roy
Answer- 3) P.T. Usha
Explanation:
President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Indian sprinter Pilavullakandy
Thekkeyparambil Usha (P.T. Usha) was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award with Gold
Medal by Sports Journalists’ Federation of India (SJFI) in an event held at the National Sports Club of
India (NSCI), New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The programme was co-hosted by Delhi Sports Journalists’ Association (DSJA), one of the affiliates of
SJFI. PT Usha is the fifth recipient of the SJFI Gold Medal.
3. Which of the following personalities have recently (in Feb ‘24) honoured with the Bharat
Ratna Award in February 2024?
1) MS Swaminathan
2) Chaudhary Charan Singh
3) PV Narasimha Rao
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3

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Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3

Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) announced that two former Prime Ministers(PMs), Chaudhary Charan
Singh and PV Narasimha Rao, and father of India’s ‘green revolution’ Dr MS Swaminathan will be
awarded Bharat Ratna in 2024.
 With this, the total number of Bharat Ratna recipients in 2024 becomes five. This is the
highest number of Bharat Ratnas awarded in a year since its inception in 1954.
Note: In January 2024, GoI announced Bharat Ratna for Former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna
(LK) Advani and Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur (posthumously).
4. Which of the following personalities won the Sportstar of the Year (Male) and Sportstar of
the Year (female) at Sportstar Aces Awards 2024 respectively?
1) Mohammed Shami & Bhavina Patel
2) Neeraj Chopra & Sheetal Devi
3) Mohammed Shami & Rameshbabu Vaishali
4) Neeraj Chopra & Bhavina Patel
5) Sumit Antil & Rameshbabu Vaishali
Answer- 2) Neeraj Chopra & Sheetal Devi
Explanation:
Indian Olympian Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Sportstar of the Year (Male) award at the 2024
Sportstar Aces Awards held at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. The 2024 Arjuna Awardee Sheetal Devi (para-archer) won the Sportstar Aces Award for the
Sportstar of the Year (female).She also won the moment of the year award. Click here to read more
5. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the National Film Awards
regulations, revised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in February 2024?
A) The ‘Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director’ has been renamed ‘Best Debut
Film of a Director’.
B) The ‘Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration’ has been renamed as
‘Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values’.
C) The prize money for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award has been increased from Rs 10 lakh to Rs
20 lakh.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has revised the National Film Awards
regulations and made significant changes, including renaming awards, merging categories, and
increasing prize money.
i. The ‘Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director’ has been renamed ‘Best Debut Film
of a Director’. The award includes a Swarna Kamal and cash award of Rs 3 lakh which will be
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ii. The ‘Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration’ has been clubbed with
‘Best Film on Social Issues’ and ‘Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation’. The newly
formed award is named ‘Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values’.
iii. The prize money for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is presented every year to an Indian film
personality for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, has been increased from Rs 10 lakh
to Rs 15 lakh. Click here to read more
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS
1. In February 2024, Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited (BFHL) received the final approval
from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to acquire the 100%
paid up share capital of _________ (Life Insurance Company).
1) Max Life Insurance
2) Aviva Life insurance
3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
4) Aegon Life Insurance
5) HDFC Life Insurance
Answer- 4) Aegon Life Insurance
Explanation:
Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited (BFHL) has received the final approval from Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to acquire the 100% paid up share capital of
Aegon Life Insurance Company.
i. Aegon Life Insurance is a joint venture (JV) of Aegon NV and Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited
(BCCL), the owner and publisher of The Economic Times.
ii. BFHL is the parent company of Kolkata (West Bengal) based Bandhan Bank Limited
2. Which bank has recently (in Feb ‘24) received approval from Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to infuse the capital of Rs 1,612 crore in Max Life
Insurance Company Limited?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) YES Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 5) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank Limited has received approval from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of
India (IRDAI) to infuse the capital of Rs 1,612 crore in Max Life Insurance Company Limited, the
subsidiary of Max Financial Services Limited (MFSL).
 The transaction is subject to approval of Competition Commission of India (CCI).
i. For this transaction, Max Life Insurance will issue 14.25 crore shares at the price of Rs.113 per share
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3. In February 2024, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) increased its paid-up share in
SBI Cards & Payments Services Limited to __________ from 4.99%.
1) 6.45%
2) 5.02%
3) 6.03%
4) 5.25%
5) 6.50%
Answer- 2) 5.02%
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its paid-up share in SBI Cards & Payments
Services Limited to 5.02% from 4.99%.
 For this purpose, LIC has made Open Market Purchases of about 3,01,084 shares of SBI Cards with an
average cost of Rs.716 per share.
 The total shares of LIC have increased to 47,711,794 from 47,410,710.
4. In February 2024, Japan’s Mizuho Bank Limited & its Subsidiary were set to acquire a _______
stake in Kisetsu Saison Finance (India) Private Limited for Rs 1,200 crore.
1) 20%
2) 12%
3) 16%
4) 10%
5) 15%
Answer- 5) 15%
Explanation:
Japan’s Mizuho Bank Limited (a subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.) and a subsidiary of
Mizuho Bank is set to invest upto Rs.1200 crore in Bengaluru (Karnataka) based Kisetsu Saison
Finance (India) Private Limited by acquiring about 15% of their paid-up share capital.
i. The investment plan was agreed by both Mizuho Bank and Credit Saison Company Limited.
5. In February 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Karachi (Pakistan)
based Matrix Pharma Private Limited to acquire 100% paid-up share capital in
____________________ (company).
1) Testtex india Laboratories Private Limited
2) Sisco Research Laboratories Private Limited
3) Ultra Laboratories Private Limited
4) Tianish Laboratories Private Limited
5) HiMedia Laboratories Private Limited
Answer- 4) Tianish Laboratories Private Limited
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the following on 13th February 2024;
i. CCI has approved the Karachi (Pakistan) based Matrix Pharma Private Limited (Acquirer) to acquire
100% paid-up share capital in Hyderabad (Telangana) based Tianish Laboratories Private Limited
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ii. CCI has approved Ahmedabad (Gujarat) based Adani Power Limited (APL) and Gurugram
(Haryana) based Dickey Alternative Investment Trust (DAIT) to jointly acquire 100% paid-up share
capital in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) – based Coastal Energen Private Limited (CEPL).
DEFENCE
1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the contract signed by the
Ministry of Defence (MoD) in February 2024?
A) MoD has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited to procure 11 Shakti Electronic
Warfare Systems (EWS) along with associated equipment / accessories for the Indian Navy (IN)
at a cost of Rs 2,167.47 crore.
B) The EWS will be designed and developed by Defence Electronics Research Laboratory
(DLRL) Hyderabad, Telangana.
C) MoD also signed a Rs 1752.13 crores contract with the Advanced Weapons and Equipment
India Limited(AWEIL) for the manufacturing and supply of 463 Stabilised Remote Control Guns
(SRCG) for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to
procure 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) along with associated equipment / accessories
for the Indian Navy (IN) at a cost of Rs 2,167.47 crore.
 The EWS will be designed and developed by Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL)
Hyderabad, Telangana, is a laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO).
i. MoD also signs Rs 1752.13 crores contract with the Advanced Weapons and Equipment India
Limited(AWEIL), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP) for the manufacturing and supply of 463 indigenously
manufactured 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote Control Guns (SRCG) for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast
Guard (ICG). Click here to read more
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Which state’s Disaster Management Authority has recently (in Feb ‘24) launched the Novel
Initiative Technological Intervention for Safety of Humanlives (NITISH) device to provide an
earlier alert of natural calamities?
1) Odisha
2) Bihar
3) Gujarat
4) West Bengal
5) Maharashtra

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Answer- 2) Bihar
Explanation:
The Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA) has launched the Novel Initiative
Technological Intervention for Safety of Humanlives (NITISH) device in the presence of Nitish Kumar,
Chief Minister (CM) of Bihar. The device aims to provide an earlier alert of natural calamities.
i. The pendant-like device was developed by BSDMA in collaboration with the Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) in Patna, Bihar.
2. Name the satellite that was recently (in Feb ‘24) launched by the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration's (NASA) onboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to study the earth’s oceans,
air, & climate.
1) GOES 12
2) PACE
3) LANDSAT 8
4) IMAGE
5) LANCE
Answer- 2) PACE
Explanation:
On 8th February 2024, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched “PACE” –
the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem, an Earth-observing satellite to study ocean health, air
quality, and the effects of Climate change.
i. The PACE onboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket was launched to a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) from
Space Launch Complex (SLC) 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the United States of
America (USA).
Note: This was the 4th flight of Falcon 9’s first stage booster supporting this mission, which
previously launched Crew-7, CRS-29, and one Starlink mission.
3. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an MoU with the Embraer Defense &
Security for the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) procurement project of the Indian Air Force
(IAF) in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Mahindra Defence Systems Limited
2) Tata Advanced Systems Limited
3) Larsen and Toubro Limited
4) Alpha Design Technologies Private Limited
5) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Answer- 1) Mahindra Defence Systems Limited
Explanation:
Mahindra Defence Systems Limited and Brazil-based Embraer Defense & Security have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) procurement
project of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in New Delhi, Delhi.
 As per the MoU, both firms will be jointly developing C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft which
will be procured by IAF.
i. The C-390 Millennium is the most advanced military airlifter in the market which can carry a
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4. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an agreement
with the Centre For Development Of Telematics (C-DOT) to develop a 140 GigaHertz Fully
Integrated Transmitter & Receiver Module for 6G?
1) IIT Roorkee
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Guwahati
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Kanpur
Answer- 1) IIT Roorkee
Explanation:
New Delhi (Delhi) Headquartered Centre For Development Of Telematics (C-DOT) and Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee (Uttarakhand), have signed an agreement to develop a 140
GigaHertz (GHz) Fully Integrated Transmitter & Receiver Module for 6th Generation (6G) Cellular
technology and Beyond.
i. The agreement was signed under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme of the
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications (MoC).
5. Name the company that has recently (in Feb ‘24) introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI)
model ‘Lumiere’, to Generate 5-Second Videos.
1) IBM
2) Microsoft Corporation
3) Meta
4) Google
5) Amazon
Answer- 4) Google
Explanation:
Google has introduced a new video-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) model ‘Lumiere’, a Space-
Time Diffusion Model to generate 5-second videos that portray realistic, diverse and coherent motion.
 It deploys a text-to-video diffusion model for generating videos from text descriptions.
SPORTS
1. Which state government has recently (in Feb ‘24) launched the Logo, Anthem, Mascot, Jersey,
and Torch of the 4th edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2023)?
1) Karnataka
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Odisha
5) Nagaland
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
On 8th February 2024, Assam Chief Minister(CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Logo, Anthem,
Mascot, Jersey, and Torch of the 4th edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2023) in an
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 KIUG 2023 is set to be held from 19th -29th February 2024. The Mascot of the KIUG 2023 is
‘Ashtalakshmi’, a butterfly.
2. Which of the following countries have declared as the joint winners of the South Asian
Football Federation (SAFF) Under19 (U-19) Women’s Championship 2024?
1) India and Bangladesh
2) Bhutan and Nepal
3) Nepal and Bangladesh
4) India and Nepal
5) Bhutan and Bangladesh
Answer- 1) India and Bangladesh
Explanation:
The Indian women’s team along with Bangladesh has been declared the joint winners of the South
Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under19 (U-19) Women’s Championship 2024 title.
i. The 5th edition of the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship was hosted by Bangladesh and held from
2nd-8th February 2024 at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal (BSSSMK) Stadium,
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
3. Which country has recently (in Feb ‘24) won the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19
Men’s Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2024 title by defeating India in February 2024?
1) West Indies
2) South Africa
3) Australia
4) England
5) New Zealand
Answer- 3) Australia
Explanation:
The Australian Under-19 (U19) cricket team won the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19
Men’s Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2024 title defeating India in the finals held in Willowmoore Park
stadium in Benoni, South Africa.
 This marks Australia’s fourth ICC U19 Men’s World Cup title. Australia previously won the title in
1988, 2002, and 2010.
i. The 15th edition of U19 Men’s CWC held from 19th January to 11th February 2024 was hosted by
South Africa.
4. Which Ministry has recently (in Feb ‘24) partnered with the Fédération Internationale de
Football Affiliation (FIFA) to promote football in schools across India?
1) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
2) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
3) Ministry of Women and Child Development
4) Ministry of Home Affairs
5) Ministry of Education
Answer- 5) Ministry of Education

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Explanation:
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has partnered with Fédération Internationale de Football Affiliation
(FIFA) to promote football in schools across India by integrating football-related activities into the
education system.
 The partnership aims to distribute 11 lakh footballs across India in a phased manner.
i. Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan has distributed 6,848 footballs to schools in
Odisha as part of the Footballs for Schools (F4S) programme.
5. To which country, India has recently (in Feb ‘24) handed over the Chess Olympiad torch to
host the 45th edition of the Chess Olympiad 2024 in September 2024?
1) Germany
2) Hungary
3) Uzbekistan
4) Georgia
5) Norway
Answer- 2) Hungary
Explanation:
India has officially handed over the Chess Olympiad torch to Hungary, which is set to host the 45th
edition of the Chess Olympiad 2024 from 10th to 23rd September 2024 in Budapest, Hungary.
i. The handover ceremony was held at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi, on
14th February 2024.
6. In February 2024, the United World Wrestling(UWW) lifted the suspension on the Wrestling
Federation of ______________ (country).
1) Russia
2) Ukraine
3) Iraq
4) China
5) India
Answer- 5) India
Explanation:
The United World Wrestling (UWW) has lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India
(WFI) with immediate effect on 13th February 2024.
i. WFI was suspended in August 2023 due to a delay in elections in the organisation.
ii. While lifting the ban, UWW has instructed WFI to conduct the elections of its Athletes’ Commission
before the 1st of July 2024.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
1. Name the personality who has recently (in Feb ‘24) inaugurated the “India Year Book 2024”
and “Career Calling” at the World Book Fair 2024 in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Rajeev Chandrasekhar (MoS of the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship)
2) Sanjay Kumar (Secretary of the Ministry of Education)
3) Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Minister of Education)
4) Sanjay Jaju (Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting)

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5) Ajay Kumar Bhalla (Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs)

Answer- 4) Sanjay Jaju (Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting)
Explanation:
On 10th February 2024, Sanjay Jaju, the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
(MIB) inaugurated the Publications Division’s stall and unveiled its publications titled “India Year
Book 2024” and “Career Calling” at the World Book Fair 2024 in New Delhi, Delhi
i. The 51st edition of the World Book Fair 2024, organized by the National Book Trust of India, will
take place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from February 10-18, 2024 on the theme ‘MultiLingual
India (Bahubhashi Bharat)’.
OBITUARY
1. In February 2024, Mir Mohammad Farooq Nazki, a Prominent broadcaster, poet, and Sahitya
Akademi awardee, passed away.
In which year did he win the Sahitya Akademi award in Kashmiri language for his poetry book
“Naar Hatun Kazal Wanas” (Fire in the Eyelashes)?
1) 1995
2) 1997
3) 2000
4) 2003
5) 2005
Answer- 1) 1995
Explanation:
Mir Mohammad Farooq Nazki, a Prominent broadcaster, poet, and Sahitya Akademi awardee,
passed away at the age of 83 at Katra in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
i. In 1995, he was honoured with the Sahitya Akademi award in Kashmiri language for his poetry
book “Naar Hatun Kazal Wanas” (Fire in the Eyelashes).
2. Which country’s former president, Sebastián Piñera Echenique passed away in February
2024?
1) Argentina
2) Brazil
3) Peru
4) Chile
5) Bolivia
Answer- 4) Chile
Explanation:
Sebastián Piñera Echenique, the two-time former president of Chile and Chilean businessman, has
passed away by drowning in Lake Ranco in Chile after a helicopter crash.
i. Sebastián Piñera served his first tenure as President of Chile from 2010 to 2014.
ii. He was the first conservative politician to be elected as president after the end of military rule in
Chile. He was again made President of Chile from 2018 to 2022.

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3. In February 2024, British-Indian peer, __________ passed away.

1) Shreela Flather
2) Diane Humetewa
3) Juli A Mathew
4) Andrea Miller
5) Suzanne Sykes
Answer- 1) Shreela Flather
Explanation:
British-Indian peer, Shreela Flather passed away at the age of 89. She was a life peer as Baroness of
Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire (Towns in the United Kingdom (UK)).
 She was the first British Asian woman to become a life peer in 1990.
 She was also the first British Asian woman to become mayor in the UK (of Windsor and
Maidenhead) and as the Justice of the Peace.
4. Padma Shri Awardee and renowned Hindi and Maithili writer UshaKiran Khan passed away
in February 2024.
In which year did she receive the Padma Shri award in the field of Literature and Education?
1) 2017
2) 2011
3) 2015
4) 2012
5) 2010
Answer- 3) 2015
Explanation:
Padma Shri Awardee and renowned Hindi and Maithili writer UshaKiran Khan passed away at the
age of 78 in Patna, Bihar.
 She was honoured with the Padma Shri in the field of literature and education in 2015.
i. She was also a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2011 for her Maithili novel ‘Bhamati’,
written in 2010, and published by Samayik Prakashan.
5. In February 2024, the renowned specialist in genetic medicine & Padma Shri awardee
Ishwar Chander Verma (I.C. Verma) passed away.
In which year, Ishwar Chander Verma was conferred with the Padma Shri Award in the field of
Medicine?
1) 2022
2) 2023
3) 2020
4) 2021
5) 2019
Answer- 2) 2023
Explanation:
The renowned specialist in genetic medicine and Padma Shri recipient Ishwar Chander Verma (I.C.
Verma) passed away.
i. In 2023, I.C.Verma was conferred with the Padma Shri (the fourth-highest civilian honour) in the
field of Medicine for Setting up the first Genetic centre in India at All India Institute Of Medical

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Science (AIIMS) in 1968 and Conducted research on the decline in the population of the Onge Tribe in
Andaman & Nicobar(A&N) Islands.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. What was the theme of United Nations (UN) World Pulses Day (WPD) 2024, observed across
the globe on 10th February 2024?
1) Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People
2) Pulses for a sustainable future
3) Pulses to empower youth
4) #Lovepulses
5) Pulses to achieve sustainable agrifood systems
Answer- 1) Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Pulses Day (WPD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 10th
February 2024 with the theme of “Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People.”
i. The 1st ever WPD was observed on 10 February 2019. Click here to read more
2. The 1st round of National Deworming Day (NDD) 2024 was observed across India on
______________.
1) 6th February 2024
Answer- 3) 10th February 2024
Explanation:
The National Deworming Day (NDD) is organised biannually in all states and Union Territories
(UTs) across India to eradicate intestinal worms also referred to as Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH),
among children of age 1-19 years.
 The 1st round is conducted in February and the 2nd round is conducted in August.
i. In 2024, the first round of NDD will be observed on 10th February 2024, with a mop-up day
(MUD) followed by the next day of NDD or on which the state government decides. The day was first
observed on 10th February 2015.
3. When was the first-ever United Nations (UN)’s International Day of the Arabian Leopard
observed across the globe?

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Explanation:
The first-ever United Nations (UN)’s International Day of the Arabian Leopard was observed
across the globe on 10th February 2024 to raise awareness about the critically endangered status of
the Arabian Leopard (Panthera pardus nimr).
i. The Arabian leopard is listed as Critically Endangered on the International Union for Conservation
of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Click here to read more
4. When was the 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) 2024 observed
across the globe by the United Nations (UN)?
Explanation:
The 9th United Nations (UN) International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) 2024 was
observed across the globe on 11th February 2024 with the theme of “Women and Girls in Science
Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability”.
i. The sub theme of IDWGIS 2024 is “Think Science … Think Peace”. Click here to read more
5. What was the theme of World Unani Day 2024 that was observed across the globe on 11th
February 2024?
1) Unani Medicine for Diet and Nutrition
2) Unani Medicine for Good Health & Well-being
3) Unani Medicine for Public Health
4) Unani Medicine for One Earth, One Health
5) Unani Medicine: Opportunities and Challenges in times of COVID-19
Answer- 4) Unani Medicine for One Earth, One Health
Explanation:
World Unani Day 2024 was observed across the globe on 11th February 2024 with the theme of
"Unani Medicine for One Earth, One Health”.
i. The day was observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of social reformer and renowned
Unani scholar Mohammad Ajmal Khan better known as Hakim Ajmal Khan, widely regarded as the
pioneer of Unani medicine in India.
ii. The inauguration of Unani Day 2024 and the National Conference on Unani Medicine for One Earth,
One Health was organized by CCRUM at Pusa, New Delhi (Delhi). Click here to read more
6. The ___________ United Nations (UN) International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism
as and When Conducive to Terrorism (PVE Day) 2024 was observed across the globe on 12th
February 2024.
1) 6th
2) 3rd
3) 5th
4) 2nd

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5) 4th
Answer- 4) 2nd
Explanation:
The 2nd United Nations (UN) International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and
When Conducive to Terrorism (PVE Day) 2024 was observed across the globe on 12th February
2024 to raise awareness of the threats linked to violent extremism as and when conducive to
terrorism and to enhance international cooperation.
 The 1st ever International PVE Day was observed on 12 February 2023. Click here to read
more
7. When was the National Productivity Day 2024 observed across India?
Explanation:
National Productivity Day or National Productivity Council Foundation Day 2024 was observed
across India on 12th February 2024 to mark the foundation day of the National Productivity Council
of India (NPC) and raise awareness of productivity, efficiency, and innovation.
i. National Productivity Day is celebrated as part of National Productivity Week, which is being
observed from 12th to 18th February 2024 with the theme of ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI)-
Productivity Engine for Economic Growth’. Click here to read more
8. When was the International Darwin Day 2024 observed across the globe?
Explanation:
International Darwin Day 2024 was observed across the globe on 12th February 2024 to
commemorate the birth anniversary of Charles Robert Darwin, a 19th-century British Naturalist,
Geologist who was credited with “The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection”.
i. The day recognises Darwin’s contributions to science and promotes scientific development. Click
here to read more
9. When was the International Epilepsy Day 2024 observed across the globe with the theme of
“Milestones on My Epilepsy Journey”?

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Explanation:
International Epilepsy Day is annually observed across the globe on the 2nd Monday in February to
raise awareness about epilepsy, a neurological disorder, its condition, diagnosis, and treatment.
i. International Epilepsy Day 2024 is observed on 12th February 2024 with the theme of“Milestones
on My Epilepsy Journey.”
ii. National Institutes under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment(MoSJE) and Composite
Regional Centre (CRC) for Persons with Disabilities(PwDs) organised several events across India to
mark the observance of International Epilepsy Day on 12th February 2024. Click here to read more
10. What was the theme of United Nations (UN) World Radio Day (WRD) 2024 that was
observed across the globe on 13th February 2024?
1) Radio is You
2) Radio and Peace
3) Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating
4) Radio and Trust
5) New World, New Radio - Evolution, Innovation, Connection
Answer- 3) Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating
Explanation:
The 13th United Nations (UN) World Radio Day (WRD) 2024 was observed across the globe on
13th February 2024 with the theme of “Radio: A century informing, entertaining and
educating”.
i. On the occasion of WRD 2024, Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting (MIB) unveiled revised policy guidelines to enhance the setup of Community Radio
Stations (CRS) in India.
 The guidelines were released during the 2-day Regional Community Radio Sammelan (South)
at Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Click here to read more
CURRENT STATIC BANKING
1. In February 2024, Brookfield Asset Management appointed __________ as the new chief
executive officer of its private equity business.
1) Sachin Shah
2) Anthony Bavaro
3) Anuj Ranjan
4) Jaspreet Dehl
5) Arpit Agrawal
Answer- 3) Anuj Ranjan
Explanation:
Brookfield Asset Management has appointed Anuj Ranjan as the new chief executive officer of its
private equity business as the Canadian investment giant seeks to scale up the unit amid a
challenging period for the broader buyout industry.

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i. Anuj Ranjan will replace Cyrus Madon, who is taking on a new role as executive chairman of private
equity and will continue to be actively involved in the group, which manages about USD 140 billion in
assets globally.
2. Which bank has recently (in Feb ‘24) launched its centenary campaign, marking a hundred
years of its service to the nation?
2) Punjab National Bank
4) Indian Bank
5) Karnataka Bank
Answer- 5) Karnataka Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Bank has launched its centenary campaign, ‘Bharat Ka Karnataka Bank’, marking a
hundred years of its service to the nation.
i. Jointly executed by Havas Media India and Havas Worldwide India, the campaign underscores
Karnataka Bank’s ability to adapt to the changing times while staying true to its core values.
ii. The campaign aims to strengthen Karnataka Bank’s brand awareness, fostering a deeper
connection with customers while also inviting new patrons to be a part of its storied legacy.
3. What is the Main Objective of Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

1) Promote Economic Stability in the World
2) Promoting Free Trade in Asia and the Pacific
3) Fighting Poverty in Asia and the Pacific
4) Fighting Corruption in Asia and the Pacific
5) Funding Infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific
Answer- 3) Fighting Poverty in Asia and the Pacific
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and
sustainable Asia and the Pacific while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
4. The act of signing and transferring the bill of exchange is called_________________.

1) Endorsement
2) Discounting
3) Realisation
4) Dishonour
5) None of the above
Answer- 1) Endorsement
Explanation:
The act of signing and transferring the bill of exchange is called Endorsement.
i. Any holder may transfer a bill unless its transfer is restricted, i.e., the bill has been negotiated
containing words prohibiting its transfer. The bill can be initially endorsed by the drawer by putting
his signatures at the back of the bill along with the name of the party to whom it is being transferred.
5. How many times a Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) is required to meet in a year?

1) at least four times

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2) at least two times

3) at least three times
4) at least one time
Answer -1) at least four times
Explanation:
The Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) is required to meet at least four times in a year. The quorum
for the meeting of the MPC is four members.
 The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Reserve Bank of India is a 6 member body entrusted
with maintaining price stability by controlling inflation.
 MPC shall consist of the RBI Governor as its ex officio chairperson, the Deputy Governor in
charge of monetary policy, an officer of the Bank to be nominated by the Central Board, and
three persons to be appointed by the central government .
 The MPC determines the policy repo rate required to achieve the inflation target.
 Each member of the MPC has one vote, and in the event of an equality of votes, the Governor
has a second or casting vote.
6. The Tagline of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is

_____________.
1) Progressive Insurance, Prosperous India
2) Promoting Insurance, Protecting Insured
3) Promoting Insurance,Protecting India
4) Insurance - Your friend forever
5) Protecting Insured, Protecting India
Answer - 2) Promoting Insurance, Protecting Insured
Explanation:
The Tagline of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is Promoting
Insurance, Protecting Insured.
 Following the recommendations of the Malhotra Committee report, in 1999, the IRDAI was
constituted as an autonomous body to regulate and develop the insurance industry.
 IRDAI, is a statutory body formed under an Act of Parliament, i.e., Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority Act, 1999 (IRDA Act, 1999) for overall supervision and development of
the Insurance sector in India.
7. The term _______________ refers to the date on which a bill of exchange or a promissory note
becomes due for payment.
1) Retirement
2) Grace Period
3) Maturity
4) Realisation
Answer -3) Maturity

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Explanation:
The term maturity refers to the date on which a bill of exchange or a promissory note becomes due
for payment. In arriving at the maturity date three days, known as days of grace, must be added to the
date on which the period of credit expires instrument is payable.
i. However, where the date of maturity is a public holiday, the instrument will become due on the
preceding business day.
8. What is the full form of CASA in which you find in the balance sheet of Banks?
1) Current Associated Savings Account
2) Current Authorised Savings Account
3) Current Actual Savings Account
4) Current Account Savings Account
Answer - 4) Current Account Savings Account
Explanation:
CASA full form is Current Account Savings Account, which is a type of bank account that allows
customers to deposit and withdraw funds, make transactions, and earn interest on deposits. It is a
popular type of account provided by banks worldwide.
9. Which of the following actions will not be taken by the RBI to contain rising Inflation in the
economy?
1) Buying of Government Securities by RBI
2) Selling of Government Securities by RBI
3) Increasing Statutory Liquidity
4) Increasing Cash Reserve Ratio
5) Increasing Bank rate
Answer -1) Buying of Government Securities by RBI
Explanation:
i. Buying of Government Securities by RBI , will infuse cash into the economy causing more
inflation.
ii. Selling of Government Securities by RBI will reduce cash with the public, as people pay money to
buy Government Securities.
iii. Increasing Statutory Liquidity, Cash Reserve Ratio, Bank rate will lead to hike in Interest rates
offered by banks leading to less credit creation and money supply.
10. If a cheque is presented for payment _____________from the date of the cheque,it is called a
stale cheque.
1) after 5 months
2) after 4 months
3) after 3 months
4) before 2 months
5) before 1 month
Answer -3) after 3 months

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Explanation:
If a cheque is presented for payment after 3 months from the date of the cheque, it is called a stale
cheque. It is dishonoured by banks.
11. As of February 2024, India has ___________ Scheduled Public Sector Banks.
1) 10
2) 12
3) 15
4) 20
5) 40
Answer - 2) 12
Explanation:
As of February 2024, India has 12 Scheduled Public Sector Banks. The list of Scheduled Public Sector
Banks is as below
 Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian
Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India,
UCO Bank and Union Bank of India.
12. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) partnered with one of India's leading credit card
issuers - Rupicard?
1) MoneyTap
2) Razorpay
3) Policybazaar
4) Bajaj Markets
5) ZestMoney
Answer- 4) Bajaj Markets
Explanation:
Bajaj Markets, a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv has partnered with one of India's leading credit card
issuers - Rupicard. They are focused on making credit cards accessible to every Indian, irrespective
of their location, income, or credit history.
 This FD-backed credit card comes with several exclusive perks that make it an ideal choice for both
beginners and experienced card users.
13. In February 2024, State Bank of India got the approval of the executive committee of its
central board to acquire a 100 per cent stake held by SBI Capital Markets in SBICAP Ventures
for Rs ___________.
1) 708 crore
2) 510 crore
3) 489 crore
4) 320 crore
5) 650 crore
Answer- 1) 708 crore
Explanation:
State Bank of India has got the approval of the executive committee of its central board to acquire a
100 per cent stake held by SBI Capital Markets in SBICAP Ventures for Rs 708 crore.

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14. In February 2024, Paytm E-commerce changed its name to Pai Platforms and
acquired__________ (company), a seller platform on Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
1) Globus
2) Ebay India
3) Jabong
4) Bitsila
5) Homeshop18
Answer- 4) Bitsila
Explanation:
Paytm E-commerce has changed its name to Pai Platforms and has acquired Bitsila, a seller
platform on Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), gaining share in the online retail business.
 The company had applied for a name change around three months ago and got the approval from the
Registrar of Companies on 8th February 2024.
 Elevation Capital is the largest shareholder in Paytm E-commerce. It is also backed by Paytm Founder
and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Softbank and eBay.
15. Which of the following committees dealt with the MSME sector and recommended an
enhanced role of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)?
1) U.K.Sinha Committee
2) Nandan Nilekani Committee
3) Nachiket Mor Committee
4) Narasimham Committee
5) Raghuram Rajan Committee
Answer- 1) U.K.Sinha Committee
Explanation:
Salient recommendations of the U.K.Sinha Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
constituted by the Reserve Bank of India are in respect of:-
 Amendments in MSME Development Act.
 Enhancing the role of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
 Creating Equity and Venture Capital Fund for MSMEs.
 Effective resolution mechanism for issues of delayed payments.
 Enhancing the usage of Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal for MSMEs etc.
16. Which of the following is not operated by National Payments Corporation of India(NPCI)?
1) Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
2) Immediate Payment Service (IMPS)
3) National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT)
4) Aadhar enabled Payment System(AePS)
5) NETC FASTag
Answer- 3) National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT)
Explanation:
National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) is operated by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI).
i. While Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), Aadhar enabled
Payment System(AePS),NETC FASTag are operated by National Payments Corporation of India(NPCI).

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ii. National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) is a popular electronic payment system used in India that
enables individuals and businesses to transfer funds between banks in a secure and efficient manner.
17. Hitachi Payment Services , a leading White label ATMs (WLAs) operator is a 100% owned
subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd.
To which country does Hitachi belong ?
1) China
2) India
3) United States of America
4) Japan
5) United Kingdom
Answer -4) Japan
Explanation:
Hitachi, Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Tokyo, Japan.
 Hitachi Payment Services is one of the select non-bank entities in India which has been
licensed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to deploy White label ATMs (WLAs) across the
country.With a strong focus in Tier 3 to Tier 6 towns.
 It provides ATM services under the brand name Hitachi Money Spot and currently has over
9000 ATMs.
18. Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited was incorporated based on recommendations
made by the RBI____________________.
1) Siddiqui Committee
2) Rangarajan Committee
3) Narasimham Committee
4) Urjit Patel Committee
Answer- 1) Siddiqui Committee
Explanation:
Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited) was incorporated based on recommendations made by
the RBI Siddiqui Committee.
 Credit Information Companies (CIC) in India are licensed by the RBI and governed by the
Credit Information Companies Regulation Act, 2005 (CICRA)and various other rules and
regulations issued by the RBI.
 As per Section 15 of the CICRA, every Credit Institution (like banks) should be a member of at
least one CIC.
19. After how many years of operation can a Small Finance Bank(SFB) be converted into
a Universal Bank?
1) 5 years
2) 6 years
3) 4 years
4) 3 years
5) 2 years
Answer-1) 5 years

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Explanation:
Small Finance Banks (SFB) are allowed to apply to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a transition to a
universal bank after a minimum of five years of successful operations and meeting other necessary
criteria set by the RBI.
Salient features of Small Finance Bank(SFB):
 No cap on deposit amount
 Focus is on Small borrowers
 Can issue both Debit and credit cards
 Extend 75% of loans to priority sector
 Ensure that 50 % of loan portfolio constitutes advances of up to RS 25 lakh
20. What is the full form of CGTMSE , which is established by the Government of India and SIDBI
?
1) Credit Guarantee Foundation Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises
2) Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Entrepreneurs
3) Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises
4) Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Macro and Small Enterprises
5) Credit Guarantee Finance Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises
Answer- 3) Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises
Explanation:
The full form of CGTMSE is Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises.
 CGTMSE was launched by the government of India to ensure there is collateral-free credit to
the micro and small enterprise sector.
 This scheme is applicable to both existing and new enterprises. the ministry of micro, small and
medium enterprises, government of india, and small industries development bank of india
(SIDBI) in collaboration has established CGTMSE to implement the credit guarantee fund
scheme for micro and small enterprises.
21. Who has been recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of SBI Capital Markets (SBICAPS)?
1) Rajay Kumar Sinha
2) Suresh Kozhikote
3) Amitava Chatterjee
4) Deepak Kaushik
5) Virendra Bansal
Answer- 5) Virendra Bansal
Explanation:
Virendra Bansal has been appointed as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of SBI
Capital Markets (SBICAPS), the wholly-owned subsidiary and investment banking arm of State Bank
of India (SBI).
i. He replaces Rajay Kumar Sinha, who has been appointed as the Whole Time Member (Finance and
Investment) of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for a period of
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22. In which year the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) was established?

1) 1930
2) 1935
3) 1942
4) 1949
5) 1950
Answer- 2) 1935
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions of
the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
i. Recently, RBI has reportedly asked card payment gateways like Mastercard and Visa to halt card-
based commercial payments made by companies and small entities.
 Following this, the card networks have discontinued their services to all non-KYC-ed
merchants and business outlets who might not be authorised to accept card payments until
further notice.
23. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) partnered with the National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI) to offer a credit line on UPI feature?
1) Freecharge
2) IppoPay
3) PayU
4) Instamojo
5) Cashfree
Answer- 3) PayU
Explanation:
Online payments solution company PayU announced the acceptance of ‘Credit Lines on UPI’ feature
on its platform, in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The
integration enables PayU’s merchants to accept digital payments via credit line.
 The enablement of pre-sanctioned credit lines by banks through UPI will empower businesses
and consumers alike, fostering India’s financial inclusion agenda.
24. Which of the following publishes the Monetary Policy Committee Report?
1) Fiscal Stability and Development Council
2) Ministry of Finance
Answer- 3) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is mandated to publish a Monetary Policy Report every six months,
explaining the sources of inflation and the forecasts of inflation for the coming period of six to
eighteen months.

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25. What is the name of the cheque that can only be issued to the person whose name is
mentioned on the cheque?
1) Stale Cheque
2) Bearer Cheque
3) Order Cheque
4) Uncrossed Cheque
Answer - 3) Order Cheque
Explanation:
Order Cheque: In these cheques, the words ‘or bearer’ is canceled. Such cheques can only be issued to
the person whose name is mentioned on the cheque, and the bank will do its background check to
authenticate the cheque bearer’s identity before releasing the payment.
26. Which of the following is India’s sole note issuing authority?

3) Central Government
5) Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Ltd.
Answer -1) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the nation's sole note issuing authority. Along with the
Government of India, RBI is responsible for the design, production and overall management of the
nation's currency, with the goal of ensuring an adequate supply of clean and genuine notes.
CA STATIC GK
1. In which year, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was established?

1) 1966
2) 1950
3) 1955
4) 1959
5) 1962
Answer- 1) 1966
Explanation:
About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
President – Masatsugu Asakawa
Headquarters – Mandaluyong City, Manila, Philippines
Established in – 1966
2. Chilean ___________ is the currency of Chile.

1) Dinar
2) Pound
3) Won
4) Peso

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5) Riyal
Answer- 4) Peso
Explanation:
About Chile:
President – Gabriel Boric
Capital – Santiago
Currency – Chilean Peso
3. In which state Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Maharashtra
5) Bihar
Explanation:
About Telangana:
Chief Minister– Anumula Revanth Reddy
Governor– Tamilisai Soundararajan
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Kinnerasani
Wildlife Sanctuary
Festivals – Bathukamma, Vijayadashami, Bonalu
4. In which state Vansda National Park is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Bihar
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Gujarat
Explanation:
About Gujarat:
Chief Minister– Bhupendra Patel
Governor– Acharya Devvrat
National Parks– Marine National Park, Vansda National Park
5. What is India’s rank in the Logistics Performance Index Report (2023) released by the World
Bank in February 2024?
1) 35
2) 25
3) 29
4) 38
5) 40
Answer- 4) 38

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Explanation:
India has been ranked 38 out of 139 countries according to the World Bank’s ‘Logistics
Performance Index Report (2023).
 India’s rank has improved by six places from 44 in 2018 and sixteen places from 54 in 2014.
6. On 23rd January 2024, Which of the following Indian badminton players have reclaimed the
top spot in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) men's doubles rankings?
1) Lakshya Sen and Srikanth Kidambi
2) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
3) Chirag Shetty and Lakshya Sen
4) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Srikanth Kidambi
5) Prannoy H. S. and Chirag Shetty
Answer- 2) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
Explanation:
On 23rd January 2024, India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reclaimed the top spot in
the Badminton World Federation (BWF) men's doubles rankings.
i. The Asian Games champions reached the world no. 1 ranking for a second time after successive
runner-up finishes in the Malaysia Open super 1000 and India Open super 750 badminton
tournaments.
7. In February 2024, Lieutenant General ___________ became the first woman to be appointed as
the Commandant of Army Medical Corps Centre and College in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
1) Kavita Sahai
2) Madhuri Kanitkar
3) Punita Arora
4) Ganeve Lalji
5) Shaliza Dhami
Answer- 1) Kavita Sahai
Explanation:
Lieutenant General Kavita Sahai became the first woman to be appointed as the Commandant of
Army Medical Corps Centre and College in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
i. Lieutenant General Sahai is an alumnus of Armed Forces Medical College in Pune and was
commissioned in the Army Medical Corps in 1986.
ii. She completed her Doctor of Medicine in Pathology in 1994 and completed her Diplomate of
National Board in Pathology in 1997 from AFMC in Pune, Maharashtra.
8. Which of the following personalities have recently (in Feb ‘24) launched their new venture,
Pi42, a Crypto-INR perpetual futures exchange?
1) Praveen Sharma and Jayanth Kumar
2) Nischal Shetty and Avinash Shekhar
3) Praveen Sharma and Nischal Shetty
4) Avinash Shekhar and Jayanth Kumar
5) Ajay Sharma and Atish Mathur
Answer- 2) Nischal Shetty and Avinash Shekhar

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Explanation:
Nischal Shetty, founder of WazirX, Shardeum and Avinash Shekhar, ex-CEO of cryptocurrency
exchange Zebpay, have launched their new venture, Pi42, a Crypto-INR perpetual futures
exchange.
i. The exchange is making its debut in India today and aims to expand its reach across the key global
markets by targeting the existing over 30 million Indian crypto investors over the next 2-3 years.
ii. Pi42 complies with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) guidelines and has applied for
the approval for Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
9. What is the full form of WIPO ?

1) World Intangible Property Organization
2) Worldwide Intellectual Property Organization
3) World Intellectual Property Office
4) World Intellectual Property Organization
Answer- 4) World Intellectual Property Organization
Explanation:
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property
(IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. It is a self-funding agency of the United Nations,
with 193 member states.
i. Its mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that
enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Our mandate, governing bodies and procedures
are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967.
10. Which country has recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed Temesgen Tiruneh as the Deputy Prime
Minister?
1) Ethiopia
2) Nigeria
3) Tanzania
4) Uganda
5) Ghana
Answer- 1) Ethiopia
Explanation:
Ethiopia's Parliament approved the appointment of intelligence service chief Temesgen Tiruneh as
Deputy Prime Minister, replacing Demeke Mekonnen, who had served in the role for 11 years.
i. In addition, Parliament accepted the nomination of Taye Atske Selassie, a former ambassador to the
United Nations, as Foreign Minister. Mr. Demeke had also served as Foreign Minister since 2020.
11. In February 2024, ___________ became India’s first business conglomerate to cross Rs 30
trillion in market capitalisation (mcap).
1) Mahindra Group
2) Bajaj Group
3) Reliance Industries
4) Tata Group
5) Adani Group

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Answer- 4) Tata Group

Explanation:
Tata Group became India’s first business conglomerate to cross Rs 30 trillion in market
capitalisation (mcap). The shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) jumped 4 per cent, taking its
market valuation above the Rs 15 trillion mark for the first time.
i. The sharp rally in the TCS stock boosted the Mumbai-based salt-to-software major’s total mcap to Rs
30.6 trillion.
ii. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Group is currently India’s second-largest business enterprise with a
mcap of Rs 21.6 trillion, followed by Gautam Adani-led Adani Group, which stood at Rs 15.5 trillion.
12. In which state Amrabad Tiger reserve is located?

1) Telangana
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
About Telangana:
Chief Minister– Revanth Reddy
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, Jannaram Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserves– Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Kawal Tiger Reserve, and Amrabad Tiger
reserve
13. In which year, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was established?
1) 1962
2) 1945
3) 1952
4) 1958
5) 1966
Answer- 2) 1945
Explanation:
About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO):
Director-General– QU Dongyu
Established in– 1945
Headquarters– Rome, Italy
Members– 194 Member Nations, and 1 member organization, the European Union.
14. In which state Mollem National Park is located?

1) Bihar
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Goa
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha

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Answer- 3) Goa
Explanation:
About Goa:
Chief Minister (CM)– Pramod Sawant
Governor– P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
National Park– Mollem National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries- Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
15. Jannaram Wildlife Sanctuary is located in ___________ (state).

1) Jharkhand
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
About Telangana:
Chief Minister– Revanth Reddy
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, Jannaram Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserves– Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Kawal Tiger Reserve, and Amrabad Tiger
reserve
16. In February 2024, ______________ emerged as the first transwoman Travelling Ticket Examiner
(TTE) of Southern Railway.
1) Prithika Yashini
2) S Swapna
3) Mallika Srinivasan
4) Meena Kandasamy
5) Sindhu Ganapathy
Answer- 5) Sindhu Ganapathy
Explanation:
Sindhu Ganapathy, has emerged as the first transwoman Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) of
Southern Railway.
i. Hailing from Nagercoil, Sindhu joined Southern Railway in 2003 and first worked at Ernakulam,
under Trivandrum division in Kerala. She was transferred to Dindigul under Madurai division in 2009.
17. On 8th February 2024, Massive Lava Erupted from Sylingarfell volcano located in _________
(country).
1) Kenya
2) Iceland
3) Australia
4) Spain
5) Brazil
Answer- 2) Iceland

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Explanation:
In southwestern Iceland, a Sylingarfell volcano erupted on 8th February 2024, marking its third
eruption since December, 2023.
i. The fiery display of bright orange lava could be seen from Reykjavik, the capital, situated about 30
miles away. The eruption commenced at 6 a.m. on a mountain ridge in the Reykjanes Peninsula,
18. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed a joint venture agreement with the Oil and
Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to develop renewable energy projects, with focus on offshore
wind?
1) Adani Green Energy Ltd
2) ReNew Energy Global
3) NTPC Green Energy Ltd
4) Tata Power Ltd
5) JSW Energy Ltd
Answer- 3) NTPC Green Energy Ltd
Explanation:
State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and NTPC Green Energy Ltd, a subsidiary of NTPC
signed a joint venture agreement to develop renewable energy projects, with focus on offshore wind.
 The JV, signed at the India Energy Week, envisages building renewable energy projects both
within India and overseas.
 The scope also includes projects in battery storage, e-mobility, carbon credits, green credits,
green hydrogen and its derivatives such as green ammonia and green methanol.
19. In February 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) gifted a _________ (Fighter aircraft) to the
Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) for training purposes.
1) Mirage-2000
2) Sukhoi-30 MKI
3) Jaguar
4) MiG-21
5) Tejas
Answer- 4) MiG-21
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has gifted a MiG-21 fighter aircraft to the Military Institute of Technology
(MILIT) for training purposes which will help enhance practical understanding of various features of
the aircraft,
 The MiG-21 is the first supersonic fighter in service of the IAF and was inducted in 1963. It has
participated in all major conflicts since then. The MiG-21, which has undergone service
upgrades during its lifetime, is slowly being phased out of the IAF and is being replaced by
other fighter jets.
 The MiG-21 fighter jet that has been gifted to the MILIT is a Total Technical Life Expired (TTLE)
aircraft, which means it has completed its design life in terms of the operational hours.
20. Who is the current (as of Feb ‘24) Chairman of Quality Council Of India (QCI)?
1) Vipin Sondhi
2) N Venkateswaran

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3) Mahesh Verma
4) Jaxay Shah
5) Rajesh Maheshwari
Answer- 4) Jaxay Shah
Explanation:
About Quality Council Of India (QCI):
QCI is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Chairman – Jaxay Shah
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
Established in– 1997
21. Who is the current (as of Feb ‘24) Managing Director (MD) & Chief executive officer (CEO) of
Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB)?
1) Pankaj Dwivedi
2) Swarup Kumar Saha
3) Rajendra Kumar
4) Manoj Kumar
5) Gopal Krishan
Answer- 2) Swarup Kumar Saha
Explanation:
About Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB):
MD & CEO – Swarup Kumar Saha
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
22. In which state Papikonda National Park is located?

1) Kerala
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
About Andhra Pradesh:
Chief Minister– Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Governor– S. Abdul Nazeer
National Parks– Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Papikonda national park, Sri Venkateswara National
Park (Biosphere Reserve)
23. Which country is the Largest Cement producer?

1) China
2) Brazil
3) India
4) United States
5) Vietnam

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Answer- 1) China
Explanation:
In 2023, cement production in the United States amounted to some 91 million metric tons. Thus, the
United States was ranked as the fourth leading cement producer globally.
 Cement producer nations: Asia in the lead China produces the most cement globally by a large
margin, at an estimated 2.1 billion metric tons in 2022.
 China's cement production share equates to over half of the world’s cement. India was the
world's second-largest cement producer, with production amounting to a distant 370 million
metric tons in 2022.
24. The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India under ____________
(Article) of the Constitution of India.
1) Article 135 (2)
2) Article 120 (1)
3) Article 124(3)
4) Article 130
5) Article 125
Answer- 3) Article 124(3)
Explanation:
According to Article 124(3) of the Constitution, a person can be appointed by the President of India
as a judge of the Supreme Court if he or she:
 A person must be a citizen of India.
 Must have served as a judge of a High Court for at least five years or two such courts in
succession.
 Alternatively, must have been an advocate of a High Court for at least ten years or two or more
such courts in succession.
25. Which Arab–Israeli War is known as the Yom Kippur War?

1) 6th
2) 4th
3) 3rd
4) 5th
5) 7th
Answer- 2) 4th
Explanation:
Yom Kippur War, fourth of the Arab-Israeli wars, which was initiated by Egypt and Syria on
October 6, 1973, on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur.
 It also occurred during Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting in Islam, and it lasted until
October 26, 1973.
26. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) entered into an agreement with Maharashtra
Natural Gas Ltd (MNGL) for gas leak prevention?
1) Amol Oils
2) Laxmi Industries
3) Josler Hydrocarbons India

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4) Super Itoms Inc

5) Integral Systems And Solutions
Answer- 3) Josler Hydrocarbons India
Explanation:
In a significant move towards environmental conservation and public safety, Maharashtra Natural Gas
Ltd (MNGL) entered into an agreement with Josler Hydrocarbons India, a gas leak detection firm
based in Ahmedabad, which played a vital role in holistically enabling its US based technological
partner Heath.
i. Josler Hydrocarbons has been a partner with Houston based company Heath for over 10 years in
providing leak instruments and services to all reputed Indian companies.
27. Which state government has recently (in Feb ‘24) approved the Healing (Prevention of Evil)
Practices Bill, 2024?
1) Odisha
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
To stop magical healing in the name of treatment, the Assam cabinet has approved the Assam
Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024.
i. The Bill to provide relief to victims of magical treatment in the name of treatment.
28. In February 2024, __________ (city) Civil Defence launched the world's first sustainable
mobile floating fire station.
1) Canberra
2) Dubai
3) Rome
4) Riyadh
5) Cairo
Answer- 2) Dubai
Explanation:
Dubai Civil Defence has launched the world's first sustainable mobile floating fire station. The
initiative reflects Dubai's strategy to constantly enhance its fire and rescue services and raise
environmental sustainability.
i. Engineered to provide high efficiency in safeguarding marine activities as well as enhanced coverage
and swifter response times, the new mobile floating fire station is set to transform maritime
emergency response mechanisms in Dubai.
29. Who has recently (in Feb ‘24) conferred with the 2024 K.P.P. Nambiar Award by the
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Kerala section?
1) S. Somanath
2) Rajeshwari Chatterjee
3) Iravati Karve

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4) Bibha Chowdhary
5) Asima Chatterjee
Answer- 1) S. Somanath
Explanation:
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Kerala section conferred the 2024 K.P.P.
Nambiar Award on Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S. Somanath.
i. Mr. Somanath has been pivotal in steering ISRO’s lunar exploration programme, Chandrayaan-3, and
played significant roles in various Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and ISRO missions.
30. In February 2024, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R. Hari Kumar inaugurated a Precision
Approach Radar (PAR) at ___________ (Air Station) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
1) INS Garuda
2) INS Kohassa
3) INS Hansa
4) INS Kunjali
5) INS Utkrosh
Answer- 5) INS Utkrosh
Explanation:
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R. Hari Kumar inaugurated a Precision Approach Radar (PAR) at
INS Utkrosh in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which will enable “highly accurate horizontal and
vertical guidance to land an aircraft safely in low visibility conditions, such as heavy rain and fog”.
i. He also inaugurated the IUHDSS (Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System)
at Naval Jetty, Port Blair.
31. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) partnered with Indian AI startup Sarvam AI for
voice-based tools?
1) Wipro Limited
2) Tata Consultancy Services
3) Microsoft Corporation
4) IBM
5) Infosys Limited
Answer- 3) Microsoft Corporation
Explanation:
Microsoft Corporation announced that it will be supporting Indian startup Sarvam AI with
developing voice-based generative AI and making its large language models available on Azure.
 The founders of the startup, Pratyush Kumar and Vivek Raghavan, were earlier involved in
developing AI models at the IIT Madras-based research group AI4Bharat.
32. Under which of the following acts, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is registered ?
1) Companies Act, 1956
2) Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
3) Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949
4) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
Answer- 1) Companies Act, 1956

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Explanation:
A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act,
1956 engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition
of shares/stocks/bonds/debentures/securities issued by Government or local authority or other
marketable securities of a like nature, leasing, hire-purchase, insurance business, chit business but
does not include any institution whose principal business is that of agriculture activity, industrial
activity, purchase or sale of any goods (other than securities) or providing any services and
sale/purchase/construction of immovable property
33. In which year, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) was established?
1) 1972
2) 1960
3) 1959
4) 1952
5) 1962
Answer- 4) 1952
Explanation:
About Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO):
Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC) – Neelam Shami Rao
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
34. Who is the current (as of Feb ‘24) Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
1) Rishikesha Krishnan
2) Shailendra Trivedi
3) Biswamohan Mahapatra
4) Dilip Asbe
5) Amitha Sehgal
Answer- 4) Dilip Asbe
Explanation:
About National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI):
Managing Director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO)– Dilip Asbe
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Incorporated in- 2008
35. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) located?
1) Rome, Italy
2) London, United Kingdom
3) Paris, France
4) Geneva, Switzerland
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 3) Paris, France
Explanation:

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About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO):

Director-General– Audrey Azoulay
Headquarters– Paris, France
Establishment– 1945 (came into force in 1946)
36. In February 2024, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that eight Indian Navy
veterans, released by the ___________ (country) government, returned to India.
1) Qatar
3) Oman
4) Iran
5) Israel
Answer- 1) Qatar
Explanation:
In February 2024, The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the eight Indian Navy veterans,
released by the Qatar government more than three months after they were convicted with death
sentences on charges of espionage, returned to India.
i. Notable among them are Captains Navtej Gill and Saurabh Vasisht, Commanders Purnendu Tiwari,
Amit Nagpal, SK Gupta, BK Verma, Sugunakar Pakala, and sailor Ragesh.
37. In February 2024, ____________ from Scotland became the youngest person to reach Mount
Everest base camp.
1) Dicky Dolma
2) Prisha Lokesh
3) Carter Dallas
4) Zara
5) Arishka Laddha
Answer- 3) Carter Dallas
Explanation:
A two-year-old from Scotland, Carter Dallas has become the youngest person to reach Mount
Everest base camp.
i. According to UK-based Metro, Carter Dallas climbed to the south side of Nepal, at an altitude of
17,598 feet above the sea level, on his father Ross' back.
38. In which city, Union Culture Minister, G Kishan Reddy has recently (in Feb ‘24) laid the
foundation stone for India's first digital National Museum of Epigraphy?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Bengaluru, Karnataka
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
4) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
Union Culture Minister, G Kishan Reddy laid the foundation stone for India's first digital National
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 The Archaeological Survey of India is establishing the museum and about one lakh ancient inscriptions
of various languages and periods of time will be placed in it.
39. Which state government has recently (in Feb ‘24) enhanced the 'EV Upyog' portal to
promote Electric Vehicles (EVs)?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government is enhancing the 'EV Upyog' portal to promote Electric Vehicles
(EVs). They are engaging a software development agency to add attractive features to the portal. Chief
Minister Yogi Adityanath intends to host the EV Upyog portal on a cloud server and integrate it with
the Invest UP website.
i. Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Limited (UPDSCL) is hiring a software
development agency for one year to carry out the upgrade.
40. In February 2024, Baramunda Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in _____________ (city) will be
named after BR Ambedkar, a social reformer.
1) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5) Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Explanation:
Baramunda Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha will be named after BR
Ambedkar, a social reformer and one of the architects of the Indian Constitution.
i. Spanning over 15.5 acres of land, the ISBT Baramunda project, spearheaded by the Bhubaneswar
Development Authority (BDA), aims to offer a range of passenger amenities, office spaces, parking
facilities, food courts, restaurants, and commercial areas.
41. In February 2024, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla launched 'Hindi Ka
Gadya-Sahitya' and the third edition of 'Yoga Ke Vividh Aayam' books, authored by ___________.
1) Usha Priyamwada
2) Chitra Mudgal
3) Ramchandra Tiwari
4) Mridula Garg
5) Indira Dangi
Answer- 3) Ramchandra Tiwari
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla Launches Dr. Ramchandra Tiwari's Books on Hindi
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i. He inaugurated the 15th edition of Dr. Ramchandra Tiwari's two books 'Hindi Ka Gadya-Sahitya' and
the third edition of 'Yoga Ke Vividh Aayam'.
42. In February 2024, Pramod Kumar Meherda, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Co-Chaired the 1st INDO-_________ (country) Joint Agricultural
Working Group Meeting organised in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Israel
3) Vietnam
4) Iran
5) Thailand
Answer- 4) Iran
Explanation:
Pramod Kumar Meherda, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
(MoA&FW), Co-Chaired the 1st INDO-IRAN Joint Agricultural Working Group Meeting organised
at NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi, Delhi on 6th February 2024 in his opening remarks welcomed the
Iranian delegates.
i. He emphasized the key points of cooperation between India and Iran by advancing agricultural and
allied activities and strengthening ties.
43. In February 2024, ___________ became the first ever India-born member of the Australian
Parliament to take oath on Bhagavad Gita.
1) Neel Kolhatkar
2) Varun Ghosh
3) Chandran Kukathas
4) Nalini Krishan
5) Zinnia Kumar
Answer- 2) Varun Ghosh
Explanation:
Barrister Varun Ghosh became the first ever India-born member of the Australian Parliament to
take oath on Bhagavad Gita.
i. Varun Ghosh from Western Australia has been appointed as the newest Senator after the Legislative
Assembly and the Legislative Council chose him to represent the Australian state in the Senate of the
Federal Parliament.
44. Who is the current (as of Feb ‘24) Director General of Employees’ State Insurance
Corporation (ESIC)?
1) Pankaj Dwivedi
2) Swarup Kumar Saha
3) Rajendra Kumar
4) Manoj Kumar
5) Gopal Krishan
Answer- 3) Rajendra Kumar

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Explanation:
About Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC):
Director General– Dr. Rajendra Kumar
Parent Ministry– Ministry of Labour and Employment
Establishment– 1952
45. In which state /UT, Dachigam National Park is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Odisha
Answer- 4) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
About Jammu & Kashmir:
Lieutenant Governor– Manoj Sinha
National Park – Dachigam National Park; Kishtwar National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary – Thajwas – Baltal Wildlife Sanctuary; Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary
46. Who has been recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of Sundaram Mutual Fund?
1) Aarti Ramakrishnan
2) Raghuttama Rao
3) Sunil Subramaniam
4) Vikaas M Sachdeva
5) Anand Radhakrishnan
Answer- 5) Anand Radhakrishnan
Explanation:
Sundaram Mutual Fund has announced the appointment of Anand Radhakrishnan as Chief
Executive Officer (CEO). Anand was earlier a part of Sundaram Mutual Fund for eight years from 1996
to 2004.
i. He previously worked as Managing Director and CIO (Equity) at Franklin Templeton India Ltd.
ii. Managing Director Sunil Subramaniam is scheduled to retire in June 2024 after 19 years of
dedicated and invaluable service, and Anand will take over as the Managing Director in July 2024 at
Sundaram Mutual Fund.
47. In January 2024, the Indian X-ray Polarimeter (POLIX), onboard the X-ray polarimetry
mission XPoSat launched commenced its scientific observations.
POLIX was designed and developed by the X-ray Astronomy Laboratory at
_____________(Institute).
1) Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
2) Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational-Sciences, Nainital (Uttarakhand)
3) Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai (Maharashtra)
4) Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru (Karnataka)

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5) Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali (Punjab)

Answer- 4) Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
Explanation:
The Indian X-ray Polarimeter (POLIX), onboard the X-ray polarimetry mission XPoSat launched on 1st
January, 2024, has commenced its scientific observations.
i. A pulse profile of the Crab pulsar is generated from the observations carried out by POLIX during
January 15-18, 2024. The Crab pulsar, a pulsating star, resides near the centre of the Crab Nebula and
spins about its axis approximately 30 times per second.
ii. POLIX was designed and developed by the X-ray Astronomy Laboratory at Raman Research
Institute, Bengaluru (Karnataka). The instrument is built indigenously with the support from Indian
industry.
48. In February 2024, the board of governors of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
(AMPAS) announced a new award for best casting from the ______ (Edition) Academy Awards.
1) 94th
2) 98th
3) 96th
4) 92nd
5) 95th
Answer- 2) 98th
Explanation:
The board of governors of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has announced the
addition of a new category to the Oscars recognising the achievement in casting for films.
 The Academy Award for Achievement in Casting will be introduced to the Oscars beginning
with the 98th edition that will honour the films released in 2025. The first award in the new
category will be handed out in 2026.
49. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an MoU with the PTC Industries Limited to
jointly work on raw materials, components and spares for aircraft and helicopters?
1) Antrix Corporation Limited
2) Mahindra Aerospace
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
4) Brahmos Aerospace Pvt Ltd
5) Lockheed Martin India Pvt Ltd
Answer- 3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation:
PTC Industries Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) to jointly work on raw materials, components and spares for aircraft and helicopters,
in a push for self-reliance.
i. The two sides will share expertise and capabilities in the aerospace sector, with a focus on
indigenising spares, components, shop-replaceable units (SRUs) and shop-replaceable units.
50. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an MoU with the Government of Odisha to
set up an Integrated Electric Vehicles (EV) and EV Battery Manufacturing Project at Cuttack and
Paradip in Odisha?

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1) Ather Energy Private Limited

2) Greaves Electric Mobility
3) ATUL Auto Limited
4) Bajaj Auto Limited
5) JSW Group
Answer- 5) JSW Group
Explanation:
JSW Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha to
set up an Integrated Electric Vehicles (EV) and EV Battery Manufacturing Project at Cuttack and
Paradip in Odisha with an investment of Rs. 40,000 crore.
i. The mega project, the first of its kind in the eastern state, is expected to create 11,000 jobs. The
project consists of a 50 GWH EV battery plant, EVs, Lithium refinery, Copper smelter and related
component manufacturing units.
51. Which country has recently (in Feb ‘24) developed a new ballistic control system for a
multiple rocket launcher along with controllable shells?
1) North Korea
2) Israel
3) China
4) South Korea
5) Japan
Answer- 1) North Korea
Explanation:
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the Ministry of National Defense on the occasion of the 76th
anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang, North Korea on 9th February
2024 .
 North Korea has successfully developed a new ballistic control system for a multiple rocket
launcher along with controllable shells.
52. Name the online bus ticketing platform that joined Open Network for Digital Commerce
(ONDC) in February 2024.
1) eTravelSmart
2) MakeMyTrip
3) AbhiBus
4) redBus
5) Cleartrip
Answer- 4) redBus
Explanation:
redBus, an online bus ticketing platform, has joined Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and
now offers multi-modal transport booking services on its platform in various cities. By integrating
with ONDC Network, redBus now offers metro ticket booking facilities in Kochi and Chennai.
 redBus has also unveiled auto rickshaw booking in Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
53. Which of the following personalities is ‘Not’ awarded with Bharat Ratna Award from GoI?
1) Nanaji Deshmukh

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2) Chidambaram Subramaniam
3) Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
4) S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
5) Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar
Answer- 4) S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Explanation:
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar - 2014 (Sports)
Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar- 2001 (Art)
Chidambaram Subramaniam - 1998 (Public Affairs)
Nanaji Deshmukh (Posthumous) - 2019 (Social Work) Click here to read more
54. Global Financial Stability Report is Published by ____________.

1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2) World Bank
3) New Development Bank
4) Asian Development Bank
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 5) International Monetary Fund
Explanation:
The Global Financial Stability Report, and World Economic Outlook are released by the
International Monetary Fund (IMF).
55. Who is the current (as of Feb‘ 24) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Institution for
Transforming India (NITI) Aayog?
1) Rajiv Kumar
2) BVR Subrahmanyam
3) Bikesh debroy
4) Parameswaran Iyer
5) Amitabh Kant
Answer- 2) BVR Subrahmanyam
Explanation:
About NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India):
Chairperson– Prime Minister of India (Narendra Modi)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
Establishment– 2015
56. In February 2024, the Indian football team dropped 15 places to ____________ in the
Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA) rankings.
1) 109th
2) 102nd
3) 126th
4) 117th
5) 100th
Answer- 4) 117th

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Explanation:
In February 2024, the Indian football team dropped 15 places to 117th in the Fédération
internationale de football association (FIFA) rankings, the worst in seven years, after the recent
debacle in the AFC Asian Cup, where it lost all its three group matches.
i. The Indian team was placed at 102nd in the last FIFA rankings, issued on December 21, 2023. India
also lost 35.63 rating points from the previous total. It now lies in between Togo (116th) and Guinea-
Bissau (118th). The country is ranked 22nd among the Asian nations.
57. Who has been recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)?
1) Sanjay Kumar Jain
2) Pradeep Kumar
3) Ajit Kumar
4) Lokiah Ravi Kumar
5) Sunil Kumar
Answer- 1) Sanjay Kumar Jain
Explanation:
Sanjay Kumar Jain, an Indian Railway Traffic Services (IRTS) Officer of 1990 batch, has taken over as
the chairman and managing director of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)
with immediate effect, a regulatory filing stated on 14th February 2024.
 His appointment was given the nod by the Ministry of Railways on February 8.
58. In which state Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Goa
4) West Bengal
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Goa
Explanation:
About Goa:
Chief Minister– Pramod Sawant
Governor– P. S. Sreedharan Pillai
National Park– Mollem National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary – Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
59. In which state Van Vihar National Park is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Karnataka
4) West Bengal
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 1) Madhya Pradesh

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Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh:
Chief Minister– Mohan Yadav
Governor– Mangubhai C. Patel
National Parks– Dinosaur Fossil National Park and Van Vihar National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
60. Name the Organisation/NGO that has recently (in Feb ‘24) unveiled the Milkyway tablet for
the educational needs of school children.
1) Kaivalya Education Foundation
2) Pratham Foundation
3) Smile Foundation
4) Epic Foundation
5) Azim Premji Foundation
Answer- 4) Epic Foundation
Explanation:
Epic Foundation, a non-profit organization, unveiled the Milkyway tablet, built for the educational
needs of school children. It is the first ‘designed in India’ tablet which is fully repairable and
upgradable.
 Developed in collaboration with VVDN, MediaTek and CoRover.ai, the Milkyway tablet, features
BharatGPT and Bhashini in-built to reach a wider variety of audiences.
61. Which state has recently (in Feb ‘24) received the Union Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare’s award for the best tuberculosis elimination activities?
1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 1) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala has received the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s award for the best
tuberculosis elimination activities.
i. The award is for coordinating National TB Elimination Programme’s activities in the private health
sector in the best manner and for making the maximum registration of new TB cases from the private
sector on the NIKSHAY portal.
62. Name the personality who has recently (in Feb ‘24) received Assam's highest civilian
award, Assam Baibhav.
1) Ranjan Gogoi
2) Jayanth Kumar
3) N. V. Ramana
4) Dipak Misra
5) T. S. Thakur

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Answer- 1) Ranjan Gogoi

Explanation:
Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi was given Assam's highest civilian award, Assam Baibhav,
in Guwahati.
 Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria presented the award to Mr. Gogoi, currently a member of
Rajya Sabha, in the presence of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
 The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh and lifelong medical treatment, the cost of which is
borne by the Assam government.
63. Which of the following ministries grants Maharatna, Navaratana, Mini-Ratna Status to
PSUs?
1) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
3) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
4) Ministry of Planning
5) Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer- 2) Ministry of Finance
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance grants Maharatna, Navaratana , Mini-Ratna Status toPSUs
 The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) under the Ministry of Finance, plays a pivotal role
in formulating policies and guidelines concerning the functioning and performance of public
sector enterprises in India.

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Bank Rate 6.75%

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