1.

In the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index Report 2023,

what is India's ranking among 139 countries?

a) 44th

b) 54th

c) 28th

d) 38th
India has been ranked 38th out of 139
countries in the World Bank's Logistics
Performance Index Report 2023, showing
significant improvement from its previous
positions of 44th in 2018 and 54th in 2014.
2. In which city will Tata Trusts inaugurate India's first Small Animal
Hospital?

a) Delhi

b) Bengaluru

c) Kolkata

d) Mumbai
Tata Trusts will launch India's inaugural Small
Animal Hospital in Mumbai. This pioneering
effort, led by philanthropist Ratan Tata,
underscores the city's dedication to
enhancing pet healthcare services and setting
a new benchmark in veterinary care.
3. Who has become the new Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand
High Court?

a) Gurmit Singh

b) Pushkar Singh Dhami

c) Ritu Bahri

d) Vipin Sanghi
Justice Ritu Bahri has assumed the role of
Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High
Court, succeeding Vipin Sanghi, as per
the announcement made by the
government in February 2024.

Justice Ritu Bahri was appointed the First

Woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand.
4. Who is referred to as the “Father of India’s Green Revolution” ?

a) Chaudhary Charan Singh

b) P V Narasimha Rao

c) Dr. MS Swaminathan

d) Norman Borlaug
Ans : c) Dr. MS Swaminathan
5. Which Prime Minister is credited with opening up the Indian
economy during his term ?

a) Chaudhary Charan Singh

b) P V Narasimha Rao

c) Dr. MS Swaminathan

d) Narendra Modi
Ans : b) P V Narasimha Rao
6. Which Indian Prime Minister, also having served as Deputy
Prime Minister, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Union
Minister for Home Affairs and Finance?

a) P V Narasimha Rao

b) Dr. MS Swaminathan

c) Chaudhary Charan Singh

d) Narendra Modi
 Ans : c) Chaudhary Charan Singh

Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha

Rao and MS Swaminathan to be
conferred Bharat Ratna
7. With which award will LK Advani be conferred in February
2024?

a. Padma Bhushan

b. Bharat Ratna

c. Padma Vibhushan

d. Param Vir Chakra

Answer: b. Bharat Ratna
8. What is the primary objective of the Aadi Mahotsav 2024?

a) To promote urban art and culture

b) To showcase the rich diversity of India’s tribal heritage

c) To celebrate international cuisines

d) To focus on modern technological advancements

The Aadi Mahotsav 2024, an annual National Tribal Festival, is all set to unfold its
vibrant and culturally rich celebration.

Dates and Venue:

Dates: From 10th to 18th February 2024.

Venue: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.

The event is organized by TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development

Federation of India) under the aegis of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Objective: To showcase the rich diversity of India’s tribal heritage.

9. In the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship, which country
was declared the joint winner with India after a penalty
shootout tied 11-11, leading to confusion and protest?

a) Nepal

b) Bhutan

c) Bangladesh

d) Sri Lanka
Bangladesh was declared joint winner with India in the SAFF U-19
Women's Championship due to a penalty shootout that tied 11-
11, causing confusion and protest.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) accepted the decision to

declare both teams joint winners following a misunderstanding of
tournament rules.

India emerged as the winner of the South Asian Football

Federation’s (SAFF) U-19 Women’s Championship in Dhaka on 8
February 2024.
10. What does FMR stand for in context of India and Myanmar?

a. Foreign Ministry Resolution

b. Free Movement Regime

c. Federal Movement Restriction

d. Frontier Management Regulation

 Ans : b. Free Movement Regime

Government scraps Free Movement

Regime between India and Myanmar to
ensure internal security of country
11. What was the purpose of the free movement regime (FMR) along the
Indo-Myanmar border?

A) To promote tourism

B) To facilitate trade

C) To allow people to venture 16 kilometers into each other’s territory

without documents

D) To strengthen border security

Answer: C)

To allow people to venture 16 kilometers

into each other’s territory without
documents
12. What is the length of the Indo-Myanmar border that the
Indian government plans to fence?

A) 1,643 kilometers

B) 2,000 kilometers

C) 1,000 kilometers

D) 3,500 kilometers
 Answer: A) 1,643 kilometers

Government announced plans to fence

the entire 1,643-kilometer-long Indo-
Myanmar border

To curb insurgencies and smuggling

13. What is the primary purpose of the repo rate?

A) To regulate the money supply in the market and combat price

inflation.

B) To determine the operating bank rates.

C) To enhance the availability of funds for banks.

D) To stimulate consumer demand.

 RBI retains repo rate at 6.5
percent for sixth consecutive time

Answer: A)

To regulate the money supply in the

market and combat price inflation
14. Who is the current Prime Minister of Guyana visiting India
in February 2024?

(a)Justin Trudeau

(b) Droupadi Murmu

(c) Mark Phillips

(d) Boris Johnson

Ans : (c) Mark Phillips
15. What technology is the government planning to implement
for toll collection on national highways?

a) RFID technology

b) Satellite-based GPS

c) Facial recognition

d) QR code scanning
 Ans : b) Satellite-based GPS

Government plans to introduce

satellite-based GPS toll collection
systems on national highways
16. How will toll charges be deducted under the new
system for toll collection on national highways?

a) Cash payments at toll booths

b) Mobile wallet transactions

c) Direct deduction from bank accounts

d) Toll tickets issued manually

Ans : c) Direct deduction from bank accounts
17. The main objective of the Public Examinations (Prevention
of Unfair Means) Bill is to:

a) Increase the difficulty level of exams

b) Reduce the number of public examinations

c) Ensure fair and just public examinations

d) Introduce online exams for all subjects

 Lok Sabha passes Public Examinations
(Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024

Ans : c) Ensure fair and just public examinations

Strict Penalties: The bill prescribes a minimum

imprisonment of three years and a fine of up to ₹1 crore for
indulging in unfair means like leaking question papers, using
electronic devices for cheating, impersonating candidates, and
organizing or abetting such activities.

Wider Coverage: It encompasses not just students and

candidates but also exam officials, coaching centers, and
individuals or organizations involved in facilitating cheating.
18. What is the name of the brand launched by government
to provide subsidized rice directly to consumers in February
2024?

a) Bharat Grains

b) Bharat Rice

c) Bharat Essentials

d) Bharat Food
 Ans : b) Bharat Rice

Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched

‘Bharat Rice’ brand in New Delhi to
provide subsidized rice directly to
consumers.

The rice will be available in 5 kg and 10

kg packs at a subsidized rate of 29 rupees
per kg.
19. Which prominent Indian musicians, who are part of the fusion band Shakti,
won the Grammy Award in the Best Global Music Album category for their
latest album “This Moment”?

A) A.R. Rahman and Lata Mangeshkar

B) Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain

C) Hariharan and Kavita Krishnamurthy

D) Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal

 B) Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain

Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain’s fusion

band Shakti won the Grammy award for Best
Global Music Album for their latest release,
“This Moment.”

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards 2024 took

place in Los Angeles on February 5, 2024.
20. Which musical instrument does Rakesh Chaurasia, a veteran
Indian classical musician, play?

A) Sitar

B) Tabla

C) Bansuri (Indian bamboo flute)

D) Harmonium
 C) Bansuri (Indian bamboo flute)

Rakesh Chaurasia, a veteran Indian

classical flute artist, won dual Grammys
for his collaborative album “As We
Speak” in the Best Contemporary
Instrumental and Best Global Music
Performance categories.
21. What is the name of the woman robot astronaut that will fly
into space ahead of ISRO’s “Gaganyaan” mission?

a. Vyomnaut

b. Gaganyaatri

c. Vyommitra

d. Astronautila
 Ans : c. Vyommitra

'Vyommitra' to undergo an uncrewed

mission in 2024 before India's historic
Gaganyaan manned space flight in 2025.

It is derived from the Sanskrit words

"Vyoma" (meaning Space) and "Mitra"
(meaning Friend).
22. Which military force is scheduled to conduct Exercise Vayu
Shakti-24 on 17 February 2024?

a) Indian Air Force

b) Indian Navy

c) Indian Army

d) Coast Guard
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to
showcase its aerial prowess in Exercise
Vayu Shakti-24, scheduled for 17
February 2024, at the Pokhran Air to
Ground Range near Jaisalmer.
23. What is the name of the portal launched by NCPCR for child
restoration and repatriation?

a) SAFECHILD

b) ChildGuard

c) NameBerry

d) GHAR
The Ministry of Women and Child
Development has launched the GHAR (GO
Home and Re-Unite) portal, as part of its
efforts to fortify child protection measures.
24. In which Indian state was the National Conference on
Promotion of Seaweed Cultivation recently held?

a) Kerala

b) Maharashtra

c) Tamil Nadu

d) Gujarat
The National Conference on Promotion
of Seaweed Cultivation took place in
Koteshwar (Kori Creek), Kutch, Gujarat.
25. When is World Cancer Day celebrated annually?

a) February 4

b) January 4

c) March 4

d) April 4
World Cancer Day, celebrated on
February 4th, underscores the global
effort to address cancer challenges.

The ongoing theme, "Close the Care Gap

26. In which shooting event did Divyansh Singh Panwar secure his
fourth ISSF World Cup gold?

a) 50m Pistol

b) Skeet Shooting

c) 10m Air Rifle

d) Trap Shooting
Divyansh Singh Panwar, at 21, clinched
his fourth ISSF World Cup gold in the 10m
Air Rifle event with a remarkable final
score of 253.7, showcasing exceptional
skill and composure in the qualification
and final rounds.
27. Who is the author of the book "KASHMIR: Travels in Paradise
on Earth," 2024?

a) Romesh Bhattacharji

b) Shamas Faqir

c) Vikram Seth

d) Jhumpa Lahiri
"KASHMIR: Travels in Paradise on Earth" is
authored by Romesh Bhattacharji, an
experienced trekker, providing detailed insights
into the topography and geography of Kashmir
before the onset of militancy.
28. Which Indian state is set to become the first to adopt the
Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after independence?

a) Maharashtra

b) Gujarat

c) Uttarakhand

d) Rajasthan
Uttarakhand is poised to become the first
Indian state to adopt the Uniform Civil
Code (UCC) after independence, as
indicated by recent developments in the
state's cabinet decisions.
29. Where is India Energy Week 2024, India's largest energy expo,
scheduled to take place?

a) Goa

b) Mumbai

c) Gujarat

d) Chennai
India Energy Week 2024, the largest
energy expo in India, is scheduled to be
held in Goa from February 6 to 9, 2024.
30. Where was the first Naturopathy Hospital in Northeast India
inaugurated?

a) Assam

b) Meghalaya

c) Tripura

d) Manipur
The first Naturopathy Hospital in
Northeast India was inaugurated in
Assam, specifically in Dibrugarh.
31. In which city will the World Government Summit be held, and
where Prime Minister is set to address?

a) New York

b) Dubai

c) London

d) Singapore
The World Government Summit (WGS) is
scheduled to be held in Dubai, where Indian
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address
the esteemed gathering on February 14.
32. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of
Yemen?

a) Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak

b) Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed

c) Mohammed Basindawa

d) Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi

Yemen's Presidential Leadership
Council appointed Ahmed Awad
bin Mubarak, the Foreign Minister,
as the new Prime Minister.
33. What is the theme unveiled by Dr. Jitendra Singh for
National Science Day 2024?

a) Innovations in Science & Technology

b) Science and Society: A New Frontier

c) Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat

d) Science for Sustainable Development

The theme for National Science Day
2024, "Indigenous Technologies for Viksit
Bharat," emphasizes India's dedication to
utilizing homegrown technologies for the
nation's advancement, as highlighted by
Dr. Jitendra Singh.
34. The Divya Kala Mela is an initiative aimed at celebrating the
talents and skills of which group?

a) Persons with Disabilities

b) Artisans

c) Entrepreneurs

d) Government Officials
The Divya Kala Mela, organized by the
Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities (DEPwD), celebrates the talents and
skills of persons with disabilities in the vibrant
city of Agartala, Tripura.
35. Which country abolished visa requirements for Indian tourists
from February 4, 2024?

a) Oman

b) United Arab Emirates

c) Saudi Arabia

d) Iran
Iran's decision to abolish visa
requirements for Indian tourists from
February 4, 2024, is aimed at promoting
tourism and strengthening global
engagement
36. In which city was free bus travel announced for the
transgender community?

a) Mumbai

b) Delhi

c) Kolkata

d) Bangalore
Free bus travel for the transgender
community was announced in Delhi, aiming
to address societal neglect and promote
equal rights for marginalized groups.
37. Which institution is leading the development of India’s first
Indigenous 155mm Smart Ammunition?

a) IISc Bangalore

b) IIT Bombay

c) IIT Madras

d) IIT Delhi
The development of India’s inaugural 155
Smart Ammunition is spearheaded by the
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT
Madras) in collaboration with Munitions
India Limited.

This partnership signifies a significant

step towards achieving self-reliance and
indigenisation in the defence sector.
38. What is the name of Google's rebranded chatbot that
positions it in direct rivalry with OpenAI?

a) Artemis

b) Apollo

c) Mercury

d) Gemini
Google rebranded its chatbot from Bard
to Gemini, aligning with the launch of a
new subscription plan.
39. Which Indian state aims to establish an AI hub and make
the internet a basic right for its citizens?

a) Karnataka

b) Maharashtra

c) Telangana

d) Tamil Nadu
Telangana, led by Governor Tamilisai
Soundararajan, plans to establish an AI
hub and ensure internet access as a
fundamental right for all residents.
40. Which organization launched the PACE mission to study
oceans and the atmosphere?

a) ESA

b) CNSA

c) ISRO

d) NASA
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space
Administration) launched the Plankton,
Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission
to study oceans and the atmosphere, aiming to
understand climate change dynamics by
observing microscopic marine organisms and
their interactions.
41. Which country was chosen as the guest of honour at the
New Delhi World Book Fair 2024?

a) Saudi Arabia

b) United States

c) United Kingdom

d) UAE
Saudi Arabia was selected as the guest
of honour at the New Delhi World Book
Fair, reflecting the fair's international
emphasis on celebrating diverse cultures
and literature.
42. Which country won the 2024 Under-19 Men’s ODI Cricket
World Cup?

A) India

B) Australia

C) South Africa

D) England
 Ans : B) Australia

Australia have won the Under 19

Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup
beating India by 79 runs in the final
at Benoni in South Africa on 11
February 2024.
43. Who emerged victorious in the Tennis Chennai Open ATP
Challenger finale held on February 11, 2024?

a) Prajnesh Gunneswaran

b) Roger Federer

c) Luca Nardi

d) Sumit Nagal
Ans : d) Sumit Nagal